The moral of the story is, here I am the night before graduation and the project I began 6 long months ago is finally finished. I have to say, I am very proud of the final product. Despite all the hurdles along the way, the colour scheme still managed to fall into place--I found the perfect patterned paper to tie it all in together. Without further adieu, here are the photos...
The front
The inside, open view
A side view, to see the accordion folds
Close-up of the front design elements
Close-up of the greeting inside
Here are the details...
Design: Adapted from "A Handful of Thanks" found in the book "Pop-Up Cards" by Sandi Genovese, Published by Lark Books, 2008. The front cover layout design was inspired by MOJO145 from the Mojo Monday Blogspot.
Paper: Miscellaneous card stock, pattern paper from Cosco
Stamps: Close To My Heart "A Little Everything" and "Doodle Alphabet"
Ink: Close to My Heart black and white daisy
Other: Slice "Words and Expressions" Design Card; Stampin' Up "Spiral" border punch