A tunnel to Christmas & the Crafty Gals Corner 3rd Blogiversary

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
& 3rd Blogiversary BLOG HOP

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click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about all our amazing sponsors, awesome prizes
and BLOG HOP!
... yes, I have BLOG CANDY for a lucky winner

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This post is to share more details about the card I made using the
Last Tree In The Shop digital stamp
from Polkadoodles, one of our generous sponsors this week.

Here is the front of my card.
As you can see, there are some fancy folds hiding inside.



Check out the surprise inside the "tunnel".

 This is a new-to-me style called a tunnel fold card.

I planned my card on my Silhouette Studio mat, using a combination of this tutorial by Jen from Koala T Crafts and parts of a purchased cutting file (details below).
The folded card 4 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" tall.

I printed the image on textured cardstock, heat set then coloured with Wink Of Stella Glitter Pens.  These pens are great for blending too.  I put down a layer of lighter colour, added a touch of the darker shade then blended it out.  I thought the sparkle contrasted nicely with the sad little tree, so added even more by colouring the background with my Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush.

I cut the front panel and matting layers using my Silhouette Cameo.
I scored the fold lines using my scoreboard and burnished them with my bone folder, making crisp folds and hopefully taking some of the bulk away.  I adhered the matting layers in place on the front and inside panels, added the sentiment to the front, then adhered the front and back panels together to complete this fancy fold tunnel card.  The die cut sentiment is several layers adhered together, finished off with a touch of Wink Of Stella Sparkle to match the inside.

*** INGREDIENTS ***
Dr. Digi - digital stamp - Last Tree In The Shop

Wink Of Stella Glitter Pens
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - Vanilla

Kaisercraft - 12x12 patterned paper - Silent Night Collection - Sing Carols
Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #137012
Flip Flap Card Circle by Lori Whitlock
score board
embossing stylus & cake of soap
bone folder
Sizzix Big Shot
Ultimate Crafts - Merry Christmas Script Die
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment

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Sending a big Thank You to Dr. Digi for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for our 3rd Blogiversary & Challenge #155 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

  

don't forget to click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary

and learn more about our amazing sponsors & awesome prizes!

  I look forward to seeing your creations.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #58 - Anything Goes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - December - Anything Goes
as long as it's Holiday related
Come and Get It Challenges - last challenge - Christmas
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - December Challenge - Merry Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - CHNC Challenge 365 - Anything Goes
... as long as it's Christmas, Optional Theme - use the word "Christmas"
Hiding In My Craft Room - HIMCR #332 - Any Holiday
Koala T Crafts - December (final) Challenge - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #275 - Santa or Anything Goes
my little Christmas Tree is waiting for Santa to arrive
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #36 - Anything Goes
optional theme: Christmas Cupcakes