Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold Card

Hey friends!  I hope I do justice to this post as the card went in the mail over a week ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it.  Thank goodness for pictures.  I'm hoping they will help me remember how I made this card.  I was so happy with how it turned out, and I hope my brother will like it too.  The card features the new Relaxing Waterside bundle and coordinating Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper which is just perfect for this time of year.  Wouldn't be great to be sitting beachside enjoying the summer breezes?  Oh, yeah.

This fun fold card is a wonderful way to show off your favorite DSP prints too.  I love a card that really showcases the DSP in a fun way.  For this card, my starting point would be using the print with the two-wheeler bikes which is a fun activity for an evening at the beach.  So, let's make the card.

Start with Lost Lagoon for the card base.  This measures 5 1/2" x 7 3/4".  It's scored at 2 1/2" and 6 3/4".  Both of these score lines fold into the center of the card.

Next a piece of the DSP with the bicycles was cut at 4" x 5 1/4".  This was attached to the inner section of the 1" flap on the right side with the bicycles showing when the flap is closed.

Another piece of this same DSP was cut at 3/4" x 5 1/4".  The backside of this print has all the sea birds on it.  This was attached to the outside of the 1" flap for an accent.

Next a piece of Basic White was cut at 2 1/4" x 5 1/4".  This was embossed with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder to give it some interest.  Then it was attached to the left side flap.

The main focal point is on a Basic White layer that measured 3" tall by 2 3/4" wide.  I used a Blending Brush and Crumb Cake ink on the bottom third of the piece and Balmy Blue blended on the upper two-thirds to mimic sand and water/sky.  This was attached to a Lost Lagoon layer that measures 3 1/4" x 3".

The Adirondak chair was stamped with Cajun Craze ink to look like a redwood chair onto a Basic White cardstock piece.  A Blender Pen was used to add a little extra ink unevenly to give it a weathered look.  The book was stamped with Lost Lagoon, and the Cup was stamped with Crumb Cake.  A Blender Pen was used here also to add color to the items.  Then all three pieces were die-cut with the matching dies.  These items were attached to the main piece using adhesive and Mini Glue Dots.

Then it was attached to the left side of the closed card.  Make sure you only get adhesive on the left part of this layer, so it doesn't keep the card closed permanently.    

The two sentiments on the card front are from the same set and were stamped with Cajun Craze ink onto Basic White.  The relax was fussy cut and attached with Mini Dimensionals.  The other was trimmed to fit and attached flat.

The inside of the card is a piece of Basic White measuring 4" x 5 1/4".  There is a strip of the same bicycle print DSP about 1/2" wide attached at the left side.  The sentiments were stamped with both Cajun Craze and Lost Lagoon inks to match the card front colors. 

You can see a little of the backside of the DSP with all the sea birds on it.  I just love this print!  Actually, all of the prints in this pack are wonderful as far as I'm concerned.

To help you visualize the finished card, here is a shot from the top of the card showing the fun fold and the DSP.  This turned out to be a great masculine card for a man that has a beach house on the ocean, didn't it?  Happy birthday baby brother!!  Can he still be called a baby brother when he's over 70?  Hmmm, I've got to think on that.

Hope you like this idea for featuring this outdoorsy DSP and the coordinating stamp set.  It gives off such a relaxing, serene feeling.  I'd like to jump right into that picture, snuggle up into the chair, pick up the book and just relax.  Wouldn't you?

Thanks for stopping in again to see what's new here.  I enjoyed this fun fold so much I've got a start on a few more cards using it.  I hope you enjoy it too.

BTW, since we are now into June, there is a new Product of the Month over at Stampin' Up!   Aren't these little critters just the cutest?  I can hardly wait for my order to get here.  Remember, when you place an order of $75 US or more, you can order these lil' guys for only $5!

If you're looking for a demonstrator, I'd be happy to work with you and answer any questions you might have.  Just contact me at sharoncarr50@gmail.com and I'll get back with you usually within 24 hours.

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon