A "Mountain of Trouble"

I knew I was in trouble when I learned about the Mountain Fold Challenge taking place over at Mark's Finest Papers.  Those who know me best are well aware that I rarely try anything new, but I was really encouraged to give this one a try.  I need to spread my wings a bit more (so to speak) in the crafting world.  I'm glad I gave it a try.  This is what I came up with:

I used Emma's Shoppe from Crate Paper, which is my all-time favorite line ever.  It's a precious commodity now, and I had to order more of it (get this.....from both Australia and the UK).  I now have enough of it that I don't have to hoard it for the rest of my life.  I used several of the patterned papers from this lovely line, a green brad (inside the tag that I tucked in the pocket), stickers from this line (as well as one from October Afternoon), the "so very" stamp is from PTI and the other stamps are all from another shop I don't care to mention because the shop owner doesn't appreciate me "sprinkling my religion" on my blog posts, which I will ALWAYS do!  I wrapped my card with a super sweet wide pink and cream gingham ribbon from my stash, added a small baker's twine bow and button to gather the ribbon, and then I machine stitched it all together.  I know, there's a lot going on here.

I love making pocket cards so that you can tuck in a tag (as I've shown here) and also so that I can add a gift card when I give it to someone.  I just LOVE all the soft, sweet pastel colors because they make me think of Spring and they're just so uplifting and fun.

I will be sharing my Mountain Fold card in a few challenges, and I hope that you will be sure to play along as well.  It's always more fun when everyone joins in the fun.  I also love how the stamped sentiments worked together and really added something sweet and worked so well on the little journalling stickers, as well as on the tag.

I'd really appreciate hearing YOUR thoughts on this card.  It's not often that I try new things, so I'm like a child who needs encouragement.  LOL  I see so many amazing folds, techniques and ideas on other crafts' blogs, but I rarely take the time to actually give them a try.

Mark's Finest Papers - Challenge #12 - Layered Mountain Fold Card - I tried my very best to follow the tutorial.  The first photo best shows the mountain fold; and Heaven knows I used plenty of layers...LOL.  This was a true "challenge" for me, and I've really missed playing along at MFP.

Choux Choux Paper Art - Challenge #5 - Easter/Spring - This card is definitely a celebration of Spring.  I just love all the fun, bright pastel colors and floral paper.

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Theme: Springtime - I love using bright, fun pastel colors and floral paper to help celebrate Spring.

Craftin' Desert Divas - Photo Inspiration - These are the beautiful colors of Spring, and I really enjoyed using them in my project.

Fun Cuts - "Q" Is For Quad - Use four of something - I used FOUR different patterned papers on my card.  I used yellow gingham, a floral print, green print background, and a green floral on the tag.  I enjoy mixing patterned papers.

Thanks so much for visiting me today, and please stop back by again soon.  I'm always so very grateful for your visiits to my blog.  May God bless your week, everyone.  Whatever mountains you have to climb, may God always guide and bless you along the way.

Hugs,
Karen