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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

GROWING IN UNITY!

Here we are again...GROWING IN UNITY!  Thank you for coming by today!

So, a friend of mine wanted some simple cards for her daughter to write quick notes to send off in the mail.  Now, if you are as old as me, do you remember those tri-fold cards?  You write on the inside of the card... the outside was decorated...then when you folded the card (tri-fold), it became an envelope...remember? And, to top it off you put a sticker on the ends to keep the card closed.  Okay, maybe you don't remember, and I'm probably the only one who remembers these...ha! 

Anyway, this tri-fold card has to be simple, because there is no envelope to hold anything inside. 
In a sense, these are really CAS cards

Well, here is my rendition of these tri-fold cards...since I couldn't put any embellies, all I could do was stamp and color.  The white card in the back of this picture is the full card opened up; the Crushed Curry card in the middle has one end of the card folded; and the Bermuda Bay card up front has it completely folded.  You could see how they each have an area to write the address and place a stamp on it...ready to go.
From Unity and {ippity} Projects

All Unity Wood Slide Stamps Used: Owl Journal Box 'Who are you?"; Retro Bubble Frame; Tell Me About; Flowers from Neverland;, Itsy Bitsy Giggles; Linden Branch; Wispy Grass; Burberry Tree; Shade Tree;
C/S: SU Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Neenah Solar White
Ink: Copics

Again, I appreciate that you came by today...while you're here please leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for a Unity prize!


P.S.  Come back tomorrow to see another 'metal' creation that I made!

26 comments:

StampinCathy said...

OMGosh!!! I just love these tri-fold notes. I forgot about these, but I might just have to make a few of them. Love all the stamps you used. I remember using the wax seal on them too.....Are you that old?

stampjourney said...

These are so cute! And I do remember tri-fold cards. My grandmother used to order a ton of them from Current magazine and then she would send a note to me on them for special occasions or just to say hello. When I was little, I would peel off the little sticker closure and addit to my sticker book. Thanks for bringing back a great memory!

Suzi said...

SOOOO Cute & such a good idea!!! I'm old; I remember them. I think there are still some precious moments ones in the bottom of my scrap closet. LOL

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

What a FABBBBBY idea:) I remember these (so that makes us both old!!???). What a great set of cards! I am totally going to remember this for my next project!! TFS:) YOU are AMAZING!

jennifer mitten said...

These are adorable! Great idea...

Michelle said...

I remember these too!!!! GREAT idea bringing these back! Very cute!

Julie Ranae said...

This is such a creative idea, Jen....love how you used the images, too!

Tanya said...

What a great set of cards- I loved tri fold cards as a kid(and I remember the Current Card catalogue)! I will be using this idea in the future!!!

Angie Blom said...

these are fantastic Jen.. love the colours and the images.. amazing cards.

Toni K said...

I so remember those! Love these!

Maria said...

What a cute idea!! I do think I remember doing that long ago! OH, challenge maybe at some point??? LOLOL!!!!

Aleks said...

That is such a neat idea! Thanks for sharing, they're super cute!

Unity Stamp Company said...

Go JEN GO! You are doing AMAZING! Thank you SO VERY MUCH for representing Unity so BEAUTIFULLY! I can't tell you enough how much we appreciate it! :)

Gwen said...

This is such a clever idea! Hadn't thought about that kind of card/envelope for a long time! Thanks for bringing them back!!

Cindy said...

Oh what a cute and great idea! Thanks for sharing!

Cindy R
cindy4pg@yahoo.com

Julie Campbell said...

Oooh! Yes! I remember those! :) What a GREAT idea! I love it!

Joni M said...

I remember tri-fold cards! I love how your cards came out, and using the lable stamps for the address spots is brilliant!

Anonymous said...

I recall tri-fold cards!! Cute Set!

farmhouse-story said...

this is new to me and i'm old:) thanks for sharing-its lovely:)

Rachel B said...

Wow Jen, these are so cute. I can't wait until tomorrow to see what you have up your sleeves!

AJ said...

fun stuff Jen!! LOVE it!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

AWESOME group of cards, Jen! Your friend is lucky to have you!!!

FibreJunky said...

Oh no, I remember those! And, um, are you calling me old?? (yeah, I know...if the shoe fits...)

Those would be great to make for a child to take to mail home from summer camp.

Emily Keaton said...

These tri-folds are adorable!!! Awesome idea :)

Stephanie Zito said...

These are so wonderful! I do remember those cards and look at you - you made some! Your colouring is amazing!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I totally remember those and I love it. Will have to remember that one!!! Thanks for the inspiration!