Monday, August 18, 2025

DTC Challenge #198 - 3-2-1 Recipe "Mix It Up" with TSOT Sketch Challenge #677 for Inspiration

This is my Design Team project for Double Trouble #198 using the 3-2-1 Recipe "Mix It Up" (3-layers, 2-patterned papers, 1-sentiment) and combining it with our Sister Challenge, Try a Sketch on Tuesday (TSOT Sketch #677) which starts on August 19th. This card will not be entered in TSOT challenge due to the backlinking rule but used as an example of combining the two challenges for inspiration and how easy it is to participant in both challenges. 






Twisted Sister says, "Let's be cool and take this fan-tastic opportunity to cool off, and use my optional twist and create a fan-fold card using TSOT's Sketch Challenge #677 above. Here are two tutorials in two different sizes for creating Fan Fold cards: Patty Dolan's A2 Tutorial and Lisa Curcio's A7 Tutorial 

This was such a fun card to put together and I chose to do a Christmas card. First I sized and printed the sketch to an A2 and used that as my pattern for the different panel cuts...that procedure saved me many cuts. 

My fan was decorated with foliage and pinecones to add more dimension to the card... undecided on what pinecones and foliage to use several cuts were made using cardstock and patterned paper. After completing the front of the card the balance of cuts were placed on the inside corner against one of the patterns in the fan.  A sentiment was added bordered with evergreen cardstock.  

Please hop on over and join us at Double Trouble, have fun with our 3-2-1 Recipe "Mix It Up" and play along with our optional twist and dare while earning additional chances to our random draw. Check out the Design Teams inspirations, optional twists and dare for inspiration and let us see what you create... hope to see you there.

Then hop on over to our sister challenge, Try a Sketch On Tuesday to check out the Design Teams inspiration, and you may want to consider using their sketch with our 3-2-1 recipe.


Also entered at the Following Challenges: 
Double Trouble's alternate challenge for another chance at DTC random drawing was shared with Creative Creases #106 "Anything Goes, Fun Fold"
Christmas Crafts All Year Round (Songs of Christmas:Pinecones and Holly Berries) 
The Neglected Stuff "8/25" Neglected Stuff Used: Christmas paperpack & dies 


CTMH Products Unless Specified Otherwise
Design Papers 
     Evergreen (Used 3 of the patterned papers)
Cardstock 
     Vanilla, Evergreen, Acorn, Chocolate and White Daisy
Stamps 
     Sentiment: D1629 "Just to Say"
Dies 
     Ultimate Crafts "Wild Branches & Pinecones" 
     Ultimate Crafts "Rustic Christmas" 
     Penny Black "Jolly Holly" 
Inks/Pens 
     Memento "Evergreen" Ink 
Other 
     3D Thin Foam Tape 

13 comments:

Alyson Mayo said...

Those patterns are perfect together and I love the non-traditional colours for Christmas :)

Melanie R said...

What a beautiful holiday card, Sue! I love the patterns you selected and the way you enhanced your card with the little details.

Johanna said...

A beautiful Xmas card and those papers are lovely. I like how you did your inside section too.

Melanie Hungerford said...

Very pretty, and such a nice touch to add to the inside too.

Darlene said...

WOW this is awesome! Love the fancy fold and your choice of colors/papers is perfect! Beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Neglected Stuff challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Neglected Stuff Co-Owner
NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE

Kampin' Karen said...

Suzanne, what's not to love about pine cones and evergreen branches. You've made me want to join in the fan fun fold at Double Trouble! I'm glad you entered your fun fold in the Creative Creases Challenge.
Karen, DT

Kellianne said...

Sue I love your card! I really like pine foliage and your pattern paper and die cuts are so beautiful! This fan fold stuff is really unique! :)

Deanne Saunders said...

Pretty card!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Debbie Mageed said...

Wow, your fan-fold card is gorgeous! I really love the papers; they are so pretty and quite nontraditional for Christmas time. Thank you for participating in the Creative Creases Challenge! We hope you can join us again soon. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Debbie, DT
Secrets To Stamping

LeslieT said...

Just beautiful and one I need to try! I love that fan fold design, and your choice of papers is spot on! Thanks so much for playing with us this month over at Creative Creases Challenge!
LeslieT, DT

lauren bergold said...

Such a pretty card and a wonderful take on the sketch. So happy you could join us for The Spirit of Christmas Past at Jingle Belles!

Ellibelle said...

Such a great sketch and gorgeous card! So nice to see you at my Crafty Wednesday challenge, thanks so much for joining in!

Stamps-N-Lingers said...

BEEE-U-T-FULL! I love this - it's such a great fun fold and I love your paper choices and colors! :) Thanks so much for joining our Fun Fold challenge at Creative Creases - and I hope we'll see your beautiful creations again soon. Appreciate your support!