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Friday 24 January 2014

Follow the Fold!



Well... follow the sneak peek, in any case!  

Guys and Dolls fans will now be humming irrepressibly as they go (apologies for that), but the rest of you are invited to hop over to The Artistic Stamper, free of earworms, to see the folded tag that's over there for your delectation.

(Sorry, I've written quite a lot of posts in a row now, trying to clear the decks in order to do my tax return - aaaaagh!! - and I think I'm losing it slightly!)







I think I'd better call it a day, and just leave you to be tempted over to see what unfolds (again, sorry!) over at the Artistic Stamper Creative Team Blog... hope you have fun!

You gotta know when to hold'em
Know when to fold'em
Know when to walk away
Know when to run
From The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

(Just in case the first earworm didn't get you.  I really think it's time for me to go now... I know when to run!)

42 comments:

Julie Lee said...

Well, Alison, long ago when I was a young Drama teacher, I directed a production of 'Guys and Dolls' and every one of those songs has a place in my heart! It's a great show with some amazing numbers, so don't worry, it's not so much an earworm for me as a happy memory of some great kids acting and singing and having lots of fun! Now I think I'm losing myself down Memory Lane so I'll nip over to see what you've been up to! Julie Ann xxx

Dianne said...

Two Magpies in a row, :O). Gorgeous, love it all ready, going to see it now.. ((( BIG HUGS )))

Dianne said...

WHAAAA< you must be tired, ah bless, I could find the post I'll try tomorrow, get a good rest, busiest woman in blog land,^-^ ((( BIG HUGS )))

massofhair said...

Tons of work on your project but full of georgeousness:-) xxx

Nan G said...

Good luck with the tax thingy. ;) Fab sneak peeks. The full reveal is even more wonderful!

Marci said...

Such a foresty ish (?) card for your Mom. Lovely greens and wonderful stamping. Great idea tucking the flap under the metal foliage. Any Mom would be thrilled to receive a card made with love like this. Happy Birthday to her. Sounds like you deserve a rest!

Mona Pendleton said...

So very pretty Alison! Lovin' all the shimmery goodness!

Gaby Bee said...

Beautiful sneak peeks, Alison. I love how you create your art.

Thanks for your kind visit!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Gaby

Brenda Brown said...

A beautiful card for your Mum, I bet she loved it.
hugs {brenda} x0x

froebelsternchen said...

I can't imagine from where this fantastic pieces are all coming ... not just from your brain and your hands - directly from the heart I believe!

Redanne said...

I love Kenny Rogers and I love this beautiful creation for your Mum. Anne x

Astrid Maclean said...

Just been over, LOVE the colours!

Margie said...

Aaargh! You got me there with Kenny Rogers! I'll be singing that all day now. Love the tag though - gorgeous colours. Bet you don't have half as much fun with the old tax return LOL. Margie x

Cestina said...

Oh what a great clip. Love that song....going to look at my card now (though I can see it on the mantelpiece :-))

Sue said...

This looks lovely, I'm on my way over. Have a great weekend (inspite of the tax return) Sue xx

Ana K. said...

Hi Alison, wonderful card, your mom will be very happy! I love green and metal flowers and the inside is just magnificent!

Lisa Minckler said...

I have just spent the most wonderful amount of time scrolling up and down and back again, looking at the glorious colors in your posts and the incredible photographs of the closeups and all the tiny little details. My eyes are dancing at the way you create and truly drive my hands and mind to want to create. I knew starting off the morning with you and coffee would be the perfect combination. :)
Have a truly wonderful weekend Alison and hugs to you.
Lisa x

Mrs.B said...

Just popped over to have a look at this gorgeous tag. Beautiful colours and such a lovely array of stamping inside.
Good Luck with the Tax Return, glad I'm not the only one putting off till the last min.
Avril xx

cathylynn said...

What else can I say other than this is one beautiful card. Your Mom had to be delighted with this.
All so scrumptious!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Paper Profusion said...

It's gorgeous Alison - bet your Mum treasures it! Love the hidden bug and your clever closure as well as all the yummy inking. Sorry I've been absent - I've not been well. Hoping to catch up soon. Nicola x

Jennie Atkinson said...

Fabulous Alison - I have just been over to ASBlog for the details. Such a stunning piece and I love the closure. Jennie x

PS Loads of gals in our group wanting to do Guys and Dolls - but not enough guys! Always loved it.

Terry said...

A beautiful treasure for your Mum! Love all the colors and stamping as always! Taxes, I put off to the end - every year! Enjoy the weekend!

Netty said...

Beautiful colours and so pretty. Enjoy the weekend Alison, hugs Annette x

maj. said...

Adorable card, Alison! Love the color combination.

pearshapedcrafting said...

Fabulous colour! Off for a proper look! Chrisx

Cocofolies said...

Totally and entirely Fabulous...!!! I have only this word in mind for tonight Alison, that's so gorgeous!!! :) Hugs, Coco xx

Dorthe said...

This looks so magic, Alison,- I will enjoy it ,I`m sure-- and about the tax return... I wish you best of luck with the work!!! I`m so happy that I have closed my shop, so I don`t have to do that myself anymore :-)
Have a fine weekend-dear.
xo

Meggymay said...

Looks beautiful so far, will go see the whole post.
Yvonne

May said...

Looking fabulous as always off for a closer look... Hugs May x x

Anonymous said...

It is absolutely beautiful and I hope your dear Mum had a beautiful birthday.
Wishes
Lynne

Dianne said...

Hello Miss Alison, I'm so excited to get to see the whole thing, like I said PERFECTION in the making, thanks for sharing..((( BIG HUGS )))...

barbarayaya62 said...

ALison i've pinned yesterday your project and now I want to say you that it's wonderful in every details! Fab fab fab!!!!! BArbarayaya

Annie said...

Saw the whole project over at TAS. Love it, stunning colours and stamps.

TFS Annie

Mary Elizabeth said...

Hi Alison,

I'm slowly but surely making my way to everyone's blog. It's Saturday morning. I have my second cup of coffee and I am settled back to enjoy one of my favorite blogs. Hope you are having a great weekend!

Love this card. What a brilliant idea to use the lower foliage as a closure! Fabulous colors too (the blue patina is such a wonderful shimmery addition. Katy's large flower and Tim's flourish are the perfect backdrop for your sentiment to your mom :) This combination of words and pictures truly made me smile. -- Mary Elizabeth

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Great sneak peak... off to see more.

Michelle said...

Ear worms? LOL!
Even when tired and stressed, you still manage to bring a WOW! Factor to your projects. Lovely work!

PetraB said...

Had a proper prak and it looks gorgeous.

Gerrie Johnnic said...

What a post! All that fab art to drool over. I saw you won something but can't remember where, sorry for that, but congrats

Shirley said...

Just popped back from looking and wow. Everything looks beautiful when closed but when opened it just cries Spring is on the way. Fabulous stamped detail

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Hello warmer days! This is beautiful in and out!

Margaret said...

Oh, I love this! How smart to use the lovely metal flowers as the closure, and I love the hiding bug!

Thanks also for the education on earworms. One of my dearest friends is notorious for giving them to me and now I know what to call them!

Kezzy said...

Wow wow wow absolutely gorgeous stunning folded tag. I really loved the colours you used and the stamping is awesome :-) Kezzy xxx