Tri-Panel Spanner card in three versions!

Hi Stamper Friends!
Today I have something for the more avid crafter! This is an easy to make, spectacular to look at card that will have your recipient amazed at your talent!  The secret is a couple easy cuts on a normal card and a hidden window sheet!  Curious?  I have three of them for you and can't wait to show you!

I have pictures of them all but I think a short video explaining the construction process will help you see the pictures differently and understand what you're looking at. Have a look....

Here's the card version featuring the Tropical Oasis suite which is in the 2020 Mini Catalog. I love dreaming about a warmer, tropical climate in what continues to be winter in Montana!

First panel, the outside of the card:

Second panel, opening up first flap:

Inside of card, opening up second flap:

The first card I made of this style was actually the one below, using the "Pressed Petals" suite and Positive Thoughts stamps with Nature's Thoughts dies, found in the Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog. I tried to use it all including Washi tape elements!

Outside of card:

Second panel:

Third panel, inside the card:

The last one of these I did is making use of the "Come Sail Away" suite in the Annual Catalog. I wanted to try my hand at one of these style of cards for a man. I knew between the Designer Series Paper, the stamps and the dies, I would have lots of elements to decorate my card with.  Here it is:

First panel, outside of card:

Second panel:

Third panel, inside of card:

When it comes to actually using this card, I will either add some more white card stock to this panel for writing or will write on the back of the card. My husband is a Navy Veteran so that's who will get this one!

I hope you enjoyed seeing the variations of a simple yet dramatic card with use of a hidden window sheet and all sorts of panels to decorate with DSP and more. I will for sure be making more of these! Anyone out there think this will be the next card they try? I hope you do!

Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration! We are in the home stretch and online shopping is still a great option when you are waiting out the Coronavirus at home. Stamping is indeed great therapy and we all need that more than ever these days. Click on "shop now" on the right and be sure to contact me if you have any questions or need help with an order.

Keep calm, stay safe and keep stamping!
Sarah