Life is Special

My friend and neighbor is facing surgery and possible cancer, so I made her a special card using a stamp that she  bought me several months ago.  It's not Stampin' Up!, but it's a very nice sentiment that I thought fitting.  This design is called a 'Gatefold' card.  It opens in the center instead of the usual top, bottom, or side.   The center flower is a Level 2 Hostess stamp from the new Summer Mini Catalog and matches the scallop circle punch.  The circle is cut using the Circle Scissor Plus, and the large scallop is the scallop circle #2 Die, cut with the Big Shot Die Cut Machine.  I love using this machine.  It is so versatile. 

     The sentiment on the front is from the Curvy Verses stamp set.  The inside of the card uses the new Presto Patterns Specialty paper, also found in the Summer Mini.  This paper is white on white, and meant to be colored to match your project.  I cut out the scallop envelope die and then sponged the ink on the front of the envelope and inserted the card with the friend message.
      I'd love to know what you think of this card.  Please feel free to leave a comment.  I do moderate them, but your comment will get posted.
     Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping,

Twila