I've put together some cards following Betsy Veldman's design using her new release from The Greetery. These are the 3 Market Place die sets, that create the sweetest European Market style of buildings. They work great on their own, but Betsy did a wonderful tri-fold card that I tried to recreate.
SOOO many little pieces! I don't mind working with fussy die cut bits, and found it easiest if I kept to a fairly limited palette, which allowed me to cut multiple pieces at one time.
It definitely took a little planning, but I am really happy with the end result - and plan to make a bunch of coordinating tags in the near future.
In addition to the three different building designs, there is a set called Market Place Holiday Festoons - all the little wreaths, bows and a few garlands. There is also a the Market Place Holiday Sentiments stamp set that gives all those wonderful little business signs - such an amazing detail.
After my houses were put together, I cut two hinge pieces that are scored down the middle, that were glued between them to create the tri-fold. I also cut each house out of cream cardstock and adhered it to the back of each one, which not only gave a clean finish to the back, but provided the 'filler' for the windows from the front side.
I was able to put three of these together, to give to some special people in my life. Not sure if they're quite done, I may add a little gold or white spatter, or possibly a little glitter.
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