You Raise Me Up with Guest Designer Franci

Hi there! 

It's Franci here and I'm so happy to be back on the Mama Elephant blog today, with this cute gatefold card..

First of all I created my cardbase by cutting a piece of white cardstock that's 8 and 1/2 inches by 5 and 1/2 inches and folding it at 2 and 1/8 from each side. 

Then I cut another piece of white cardstock that's 4 and 1/4 by 5 and 1/2  and inked it up to create a custom scene for my critters. 

I cut this panel at 2 and 1/8 and glued my 2 panels onto the front panels of my cardbase. You could also decorate the front of your gatefold card directly if you're using a very thick cardstock.

Then I stamped my images from the You Raise Me Up set, colored them with copics and die cut them out with their coordinated dies.

Finally I stamped my sentiment inside the card - I chose one of my favorite from the Inside Birthday Messages set.

I added a couple of sequins here and there and the card is completed! 

Thanks a lot for stopping by today and have a lovely day!

Franci