The Paper Shelter ~ Summer Break Challenge

    Hello friends! Welcome to our 2024 Summer Break Challenge at the

 The Paper Shelter. 

We have lots of inspiration for you today as both Team A and Team B are participating in this challenge.

   Our theme for this challenge is

~ Anything Goes ~

Although this is our Summer Break challenge, and I was very tempted to make a summery card, I really wanted to finish off this month with the Christmas in July theme.  So, using Grandma's Christmas Tales, I created this card.😀🤶

The card base was cut using a .cut file from Silhouette.  The background paper is from Graphic 45' called Bells and Bows.

I print and cut Grandma a couple of times and adhered the two cuts to each other with foam squares to add a little dimension.

The verse is from a 'Twas the Night Before Christmas story book. 

I kept the front of the card pretty simple. The holly corners are a print and cut file from Silhouette.  I thought they went well with the background paper.

On the back, I created a mat to write my message and also added a holly corner.

When folded, this card measures 6.5" x 5" and fits perfectly into an A7 envelope.  Having said that, it turned out rather bulky, mostly because I used heavy weight cardstock for the card base. Since I plan on hand delivering this card, it's not a problem, but lesson learnt - use regular weight cardstock for this type of fold as there are many layers to it.

Our Summer Break Challenge runs for 4 weeks, so you'll have plenty of time to make a project and join in the fun.  Before I leave, I would like to invite you to come play along with us.  Remember that The Paper Shelter has fabulous prizes up for grabs. Check out the details below ...

I do hope you will come join the fun and share your projects with us.

You'll find our challenge blog HERE.

I will be back on the 28th of August with our challenge #607.  Until then take care, stay safe and enjoy your Summer.