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Friday, March 25, 2011

Quick and Easy Focals - Tags!

Today's focal is a simple one that started with a tag.  This particular one came from a book by Paper Pizazz, but you can make your own tags as well.  This card is a gate-fold card that started with a black and white striped base.  The tag was emphasized by the multiple mats.  A scalloped square was cut out of white paper with a Spellbinders die.  This was put on the diagonal against a rectangle of burgundy corregated cardboard that was matted with black cardstock.  This forms an overhanging piece for the gatefold card.  The tag is then glued at a jaunty angle and finished off with a bit of black ribbon.  Here is a scan showing the focal piece a bit better:

Pretty tags can be made ahead and kept on hand for those times when you need a card at the last minute.

2 comments:

Jennifer M. said...

This is a very nice card Cheryl! Very simple and elegant. The saying on the tag focal is a nice saying too. Great Job! ;)

Becca Sadler said...

Cheryl, I really like the sophisticated appeal of this card! Great job!