Cards For Men Challenge # 24

Over on the Cards For Men challenge, they want to see 'Fancy Folds'.  I didn't even know that's what I was doing until I'd finished the card.  I'd been fiddling at my desk for ages and discarded loads of stuff and then got my Rudolph stamps out (from Woodware) and decided to have a play.  This is the result. I think it would make a great card for your brother or uncle etc.  I've been wanting to use this embossing folder for ages, but cut it square instead of leaving it as the usual rectangle.  I am very careful whenever I make a card like this, to make sure it's still going to fit in an envelope.
And I'm obviously in recycling mode, as the red card used is actually from some old file dividers that hubby brought me home from work.  You've got to appreciate a husband that goes through his office, sees some card and thinks, 'Hmm, I know where this should go!'  Well it's better than throwing it away, isn't it?!
This card was quite quick to make, once I'd worked out where to score the fold lines.  But I'll be back tomorrow with a card that was even quicker to make, so pop back soon.
Have a great day, everyone,
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Vicky Hayes23 November 2011 at 15:44

    This is great Jane! You've got your hubby well-trained - mine would think "Here's some card, I'd better throw it away in case she spends hours doing that crafting again!" Thank you for your comment about my son - he does provide us with hours of entertainment, they all do! Vx

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  2. sandra's crafty corner23 November 2011 at 20:05

    Hi hun
    thanks so much for joining us in our fancy folds challenge your card is fab, good luck with the draw,
    hugs sandra DT
    My blog

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  3. Donna Mosley23 November 2011 at 20:46

    Great card Jane, love the image and fab embossing.

    Donna x

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  4. Jean23 November 2011 at 20:47

    Very nice, thanks to a clever hubby. I like the card's clean, simple design, made really unique by the folding you've done. Cool!

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  5. coops23 November 2011 at 22:18

    stunning card jane.the shape is fab and i love the image and embossing ;D

    xx coops xx

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  6. Jane24 November 2011 at 10:07

    Great embossing and fun image.

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  7. Sandy25 November 2011 at 14:14

    A fun Christmas card for a male and a great use of recycled card too, what a great hubby thinking of you like that! LOL he's a keeper!!
    Sandy

    You can view my card here

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  8. Sarn9 December 2011 at 12:20

    Super folded card. Very creative. x

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