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Wednesday 20 May 2009

Cute Card Thursday ~ A Sporting Chance

I finally got around to trying out a stair fold card! Been meaning to try it for ages, the Sporting Chance theme over at Cute Card Thursday was the perfect opportunity! I used cute Baseball Connor by Whimsy Stamps, love him! You can see some Whimsy sneak peeks of the fabulous new animal and kids stamps next week on the design team blogs, we each have a day to show a new stamp! I can't wait to see the other stamps made up, so far only seen the images but I promise you will love them! The new stamps go on sale on June 1st!

The stair fold card was based on this tutorial at Ashleys Creative Corner. The netting is rescued from an old trampoline net. The papers are Basic Grey and Stampin'Up. The silver brads are from a SU hodgepodge hardware set.
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Our fabulous guest designer this week is Susie Sunshine many thanks to Sue for joining us this week, her card is adorable.
Please pop over and check out the rest of the DT cards, they are fantastic as always!
Hope you have a great thursday!

43 comments:

Andrea, said...

Oh this is great Deb and perfect images for a stair step card.I love the idea of the 'net' at the back.
I made one of these cards yesterday for another challenge!
Have a good day

CraftyC said...

Just perfect Deb, a fantastic card and you've coloured Connor beautifully! Love the colour, great boy choice!
Managed to get in the garden yesterday - yay!!!
Clairex

Anonymous said...

Wow, amazing Deb.. so clever with the net idea!!
Stunning card, love everything about it and will check out the tutorial.. thanks for the link :)
Hugs, Marlene x

Victoria said...

Super card Deb. Love the stair fold design! The papers are fab and you are so resourceful, recycling the trampoline net!! :-)
Hugs, Vicky -x-

Sandra said...

Morning Deb...what an amazing card!,i haven't tried this fold yet yours looks fantastic....must have a go!.The trampoline net well what a clever idea...you inspire me,thank you for sharing your talent.
Have a lovely day
Take care
San x

amanda stokes said...

Hi Deb!when i saw this on the cct blog it caught my eye so just had to pop over and say how fab it was!
hugs amanda x

Sparkle and Flourish said...

This is fab! Love the stair fold..looks great! And the trampoline netting is an inpsired idea :) Look forward to see what new whimsy stamps are coming ouit.
Have afba day..hope ths un is shining with you..meant to be rainy this aftn :(
Judy x

craftyb said...

Oh WOW Deb...this is what creative cardmaking is all about! you've excelled yourself...I bet Denise loves how perfectly this card showcases Connor! fabulous! bx

Michele Roos said...

OMG Deb this is stunning. This stair fold card is ideal for Baseball Connor. Love the gorgeous colours also. Hope you're having a lovely day. Hugs Michele x

Shari said...

I love your card, Thanks for sharing it!
*Shari*

debby4000 said...

Brilliant card, do love these shaped cards and what a wonderful job you've done.
luv
Debby

Dawn♥ said...

Dynamite looking card! Love it! :)
♥dawn♥

Vicki said...

OMG, it's just fantastic, I love it, how clever of you to think of the design!

Vicki x

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

simply fabulous Deb!
this idea with the net in the background.. love it soo creative.. you know you are going to be cased on that :-)
i sure will
hugs

Sharon said...

You did a great job on the stairgate card, really effective. Lovely image and beautiful papers.

Kim said...

Deb what a darling card! I absolutely LOVE the steps and the netting in the background is an AWESOME touch!!! Way to go!!!! Love it!!!!
Hugs~ Kim

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! Now this is such a very clever design!! Amazing details!! WOW!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

OMGoodness, this is FABULOUS! Love the stair fold design with the netting and the great papers. Connor looks perfect too! Love the details, what a fun card! :)

Jo said...

This is absolutely fantastic Deb!

Ila said...

This is Absolutley Amazing!!..the coloring and design is Fabulous!!..Hugs, Ila

Jacilynn said...

Soo Cute! I absolutely love the netting. Really great idea. THis card Rocks!
Big Hugs Deb!

Joey said...

Hiya Deb, stunning card, I love the whole design, the net looks awesome. Joey.x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

wow wow and trice wow, love it to bits. janex

Crafting Diva said...

Hi Deb wonderful card I love this design minute I saw it on the cute card blog thanks for visting my blog too and leaving me a comment

Rach said...

this is fabulous Deb, what a wonderful idea and so creative.xx

Kristen H said...

Very cool. I like fun folding on cards. This is great, I love the screw looking brads or what ever they are too.

Anne said...

This card is so clever, absolutely amazing! Love everything about it :)
Have a great weekend,
Anne

Sandra said...

Wow! This is some awsome card!
GReat job.

Sandra

Amanda said...

I love this card, thank you so much for giving me inspiration. I never know where to start with a boy card but now you've opened up a whole new avenue for me
Love Amanda

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

Wowsers Deb - I didn;t think you could amaze me more than you do, but you have with this card. Magic.

:) Marcia P

Kathy said...

Fabulous card Deb!! You make the most fabulous boy cards!! I love the inspiration I get for them after visiting your blog!!
Love the colors and gorgeous papers!! This image is simply darling as well and your net idea is just brilliant!!
Hope you have a great week-end :)Kathy

Bubbles said...

Totally and utterly fabulous card Deb, wow I just love it! The fold is great, I must give this a go, fantastic recycling with the net!!
Hope you are keeping well and great to have you back with us for the ASFoS birthday week!
Joanne x

Risa said...

You are so super talented Deb! I love your baseball card and the netting is too cool! Super great job!
hugs
Risa:)

Unknown said...

OMG! What a cute card Deb! Love the star fold thing! Connor looks great as always and the colors are awesome! You sure netted this one! ;)

AmethystCat said...

this card is sooo cute! and, what a fabulous idea with the netting!!! So creative and way to make use of stuff you already have! I need to do a better job of that! awesome!

cats whiskers said...

Just had to leave a comment on this one sweetie as I think it is the most perfect boys card I have ever seen, just love the shape, colours image and of course your fantastic colouring
Hugs Jacqui x

Desire Fourie said...

Deb this is a beautiful version of a step card. Love all the details as well. Hugs from Desire

rozzyb said...

Fantastic card Deb. I look forward to seeing more of your work & working with you, as GDT member at The Crafty Pad over the next couple of weeks
hugs rozzy xx

Unknown said...

This card is to die for Deb! The colors are perfect and the net at the back, how ingenious!

Roberta

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good afternoon Debs i hope you are well hunny and enjoying your bank holiday weekend. Wow you've been so busy since my last visit with so many gorgeous makes, i love all your cards. Hope you are enjoying some nice sunny weather, enjoy the rest of the day, hugs Linda x

Yani said...

Oh Deb, this card is just fantastic! ~LOVE IT~LOVE IT~!!!

JB-Crafting Supplies said...

Oh I just love both of your step fold cards, great idea!

Julie

Rose Ann said...

Oh my goodness...this is a perfect stair fold card, Deb!! The perfect theme, and most adorable images!! AWESOME!!