Astrid's ICAD Swap: Part 1

A few weeks ago Astrid McLean organized an ICAD swap.  ICADs are 3x5" index cards that you use to create a piece of art.  Twenty three people signed on to the swap.  We each were assigned 2 people to make a card for.  If we wanted to we could also make a folder to hold the card.  Every one has been having a great time making the cards and receiving their cards.  Both of mine went to the UK and I was delighted to hear that one arrived today!  Since it's been delivered I can show you what I created and sent off.

 

 

This is the card.  I inked the card with forest green, sage, and brushed corduroy DI.  Then I fussy cut a garden fairy from a Prima paper stack.  The saying comes from the same stack and I cut it apart and inked it with vintage photo DI.  I cut some flowers with the Tattered Florals die and added them  with some sparkle centers.  Some little stick on flowers and a rub on bee completes the card.

 

 

The background you see in the photo is the folder.  Here is a picture of the inside with the card in the pocket.

 

 

 

I used paper from Graphic45's Secret Garden collection for the folder.  I cut it so that I was able to score the center and fold up the pocket.  I added some leaf trim to the top and a die cut medallion with a butterfly in the middle.  Some fussy cut butterflies are attached on each side panel.

 

 

 

 

The outside of the folder has a label I die cut.  It is also from the Prima stack and it says Fairy Whispers.  I put eyelets in the middle and a ribbon to close it.

 

 

I had so much fun participating in this swap.  I'll share my second ICAD when I know it has arrived in its new home!

 

Thank you so much for visiting today.  I welcome all of you with great pleasure.  I hope you have a wonderful day.