Thinking of You Today

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

This is probably the fastest and easiest card I've ever created.  I saw something similar on Pinterest that I used for my inspiration.

Here's how to make this card.

• Mat 1 (solid purple) = 5.25" x 4".  Stamp sentiment just below vertical center.
• Mat 2 and Mat 3 (purple polka dots) = 4" x 3" before punching.  Punch the top of each with EK Success Zigzag Punch.  The glue the punched part back on to the mat creating the wavy zigzag design.  Attached mats one on top of sentiment and one below sentiment.  Cut excess mat off.
• Button = Martha Stewart punch.  Bow is Friendship Thread purchased at Walmart.
• Sentiment = My Pink Stamper stamp set. (no longer available)

Inside of card

Inside of card.

• Mat 1 (solid purple) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.5" x 3.25".
• Zipzag = from EK Success punch.  Punched using left over polka pot paper used on card's front.

BBTB2 Amethyst Color Birthday Cake or Cupcake

The folks at Bitten by the Bug 2 (BBTB2) have a new challenge.  This week the challenge is to create an Amethyst (purple) colored birthday cake or cupcake.  As always, the card must be made using a Cricut Cartridge. 

Here is my card: 

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Card uses Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge

My card uses a birthday cake cut found in the Create a Critter 2 cartridge.

Here is how my card was created:

• Mat 1 (light purple) = 4" x 2.5".  Mat has been embossed using Cuttlebug folder "Spots and Dots."
• Mat 2 (purple polka pots) = 4: x 2.5".  Paper is from Canvas Home Basics "Purples Cardstock."
• Mat 3 (darker green) = 2.75" x 2.75".  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.  Mat is mounted with foam tape.
• Mat 4 (lighter green) = 2.5" x 2.5".  Mat has been embossed using Cuttlebug folder "Swiss Dots."  Edges and raised embossing has been inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.
• Cake and Stand = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; <PtyMky><Icon> on page 75 of the folder.  Gold stickles has been added to the candle flames.  Liquid Pearls Lavender Lace has been added along the center of the cake.  Edges of some layers have been inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.  Cake is mounted with foam tape.
• Ribbon = purchased at Michaels.
• Accents = White gel pen and Liquid Pearls Lavender Lace added to bottom of card front.

Inside of card

Inside of card:

• Mat 1 (purple polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (solid purple) = 4" x 3.5".  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

On a Fence

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Card uses Cricut Give a Hoot cartridge

I can't remember if I saw something similar to this fence on Pinterest or if I dreamed it, or both.  I went back thru my Pinterest "pins" and couldn't find what I thought I was looking for.. anyway, here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (solid green) = 5.375" x 4.125" (5 3/8" x 4 1/8")
• Mat 2 (beige / fence) = 5.25" x 4" - before punching.
• Fence = to create the fence, use Mat 2 and punch along the top with EK Success Zig Zag punch.  Then take the zig zag and glue it back on the top to make the pointy part of the fence.  I used a brown colored pencil and a ruler to draw the lines down the fence (every 1/4"), creating the panel look of the fence.  I then went over the entire fence cut with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink using long brush strokes.
• Flowers and Grass = cut at 1.75" from Cricut Give a Hoot cartridge; <Deer1><Border>, on page 30 of the folder.   I cut an addition set of tulip tops and mounted on top of first set with foam tape. 
• Ribbon = purchased at Walmart. 

Inside of card

Inside of card.  The flowers and grass you see where originally cut too small for the card's front, so I just added them here.

• Mat 1 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Flowers and Grass = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Give a Hoot cartridge; <Deer1><Border>, on page 30 of the folder.  

Ahoy! Whale Card

Cards in Envy Challenge!

It's the 3rd Monday of the month - time for a challenge from Cards in Envy.  Our challenge this time is to create a card using Polka Dots and/or Stripes.

Cards in Envy Polka Dots and/or Stripes Challenge.
A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".

I created a card using the Buccaneer Imagine cartridge for my paper colors and the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge for my whale and message bubble images.

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (big red polka dots) = 4" x 2.5".  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (blue stripes) = 4" x 2.5".   Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (solid black) = 3" x 3".  Mat has been embossed using the Cricut Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.  Top and bottom of mat has foam tape to allow attachment over the ribbon underneath.
• Mat 4 (solid red) = 2.5" x 2.5".   Mat has been embossed using the Cricut Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Whale image = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Whale>; page 41 of the folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Whale is mounted with very thin foam just to slightly lift from mat underneath.  The foam tape used is about the same thickness as cardstock.  Water spout on whale has Stickles "Diamond" applied.  White gel pen used to color in whale's eyes.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of whale inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Message Bubble "Ahoy" image mat 1 (black) = cut at 1.3" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Cow><Phrase>, on page 60 of the folder.   Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Message Bubble "Ahoy" image mat 2 (beige) = cut at 1.2" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Cow><Phrase>, on page 60 of the folder. Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.  One side of the message bubble is mounted with foam tape, the other was taped directly to the mat.
• To get the "Ahoy" on the message bubble:  I left the message bubble on my Cricut mat after is was printed and cut.   Using the Cricut Craft Room software (free software), I typed the word "Ahoy" in the center of the bubble image.   Text font used is from the free Cricut Craft Room Basic Images.  I did a solid fill of the text using the black color from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.   I sent my Cricut mat back thru the Imagine using the "print only" feature.
• Accents added:  black velvet ribbon from Michaels in center of card.  Four half gems (blue) also from Michaels.

Inside of card.

To create the inside of my card:

• Mat 1 (big red polka dots) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Mat 2 (beige) - 4.75" x 3.5".  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 

Pinwheel Girl

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Car Decals cartridge used.

Card created using Cricut Car Decals and K&Company "Ancestry" paper.

Here's how I created my card:

• Mat 1 (red) = 5.375" x 4.125".  [ie:  5 3/8" x 4 1/8"]
• Mat 2 (blue pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry."
• Mat 3 (red border on bottom) = .25" x 4".
• Girl = cut at 3" from Cricut Car Decals cartridge; <Girl3>, page 43 of folder.  I cut the shadow out of beige <Girl3-s>.  I cut a red layer for glasses and smile <Girl3>.  And I cut a black layer for dress and girl outline <Girl3>.   Girl is attached with foam tape.
• Pinwheel = cut 1 inch square.  From each corner, cut to center about 3/4 of the way.   Fold every other cut to center and glue down.  Add a brad to center.  The blue stick on pinwheel is just blue cord I purchased at Hobby Lobby.  Cut cord to size and glue one end to girl's hand, one end to pinwheel.  Pinwheel is attached with foam tape.
• Bows in girl's hair = from Recollection's flower punch.  Viva Deco Pen "Blue" added to center.
• Sentiment "Celebrate Everyday" = from Hero Arts stamp set.
• Accents = Dots on girl's dress are Liquid Pearls dotted across the cut.   Red blouse on girl is red Stickles.

Inside of card.
The top portion was covered accidently :-)

Inside of card - and a mistake.  I hadn't intended to cover both the top and bottom of inside.  Mats were taped on top portion incorrectly, so I had to make another set of mats for the bottom portion.

Both top and bottom are same:

• Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry."
• Mat 2 (solid beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Mat 3 (solid red border on bottom) = .25" x 3.5".

Terrace Tree

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4"
Cricut Bloom Lite and Cricut Wild Card cartridges used.

Card made using Cricut Bloom Lite and Cricut Wild Card cartridge.

Here's how I made this card:

• Mat 1 (tan pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry" pack.
• Mat 2 (blue terrace) = cut at 5" from Cricut Wild Card cartridge; <Argyle><Icon-s>; on page 33 of folder.  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry" pack.
• Tree = cut at 4.5" from Cricut Bloom Lite cartridge; <Tree 1>.  Paper colors used were 1) solid green card stock 2) K&Company "Ancestry" pack for leaves 3) solid beige card stock for pot.  Pot image is ink using Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Tree image is attached with foam tape. 
• Butterfly and small flowers = from Martha Stewart punches.  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry" pack.
• Accents = center of leaves as well as trim on pot has Liquid Pearls "Bisque" applied.  Butterfly punch and flower punches also have Liquid Pearls "Bisque" on them.   Colored pencils were used to outline the leaves.

Inside of card.

Inside of card:

• Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry" pack.
• Mat 2 (solid beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.
• Flower and butterflies = from Martha Stewart punches.  Paper from K&Company "Ancestry" pack.
• Accents = Liquid Pearls "Bisque."  Colored pencils were used to outline flower and butterflies.

Happy Birthday Human - Robot Card

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut cartridges used:  Boys Will Be Boys and Industrial Glow Imagine

Card created for Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown - Cards for Kids

Here is how I made this card:

• Mat 1 (red dot pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink. 
• Mat 2 (green dot pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink. Edge of circle cut-off after attached to card.   
• Mat 3 (larger green circle) = 3.5" x 3.5".    Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Edge of circle cut-off after attached to card.  
• Mat 4 (smaller green circle) = 3" x 3".    Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Robot = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; <Robot>; page 64 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Edges of robot inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink.    Robot is mounted with foam tape.
• Letters "Happy Birthday Human" = cut at .5" using Cricut Craft Room Basic text (free).  Beige colored cardstock used.
• Accents = Liquid Pearls "Platinum" used to create robot's mouth and also used to accent "Birthday" letters.  Silver Stickles and Glossy Accents used to create the silver parts of robot body.  White gel pen used around some of robot body parts.  Black pen used to create dots on "Happy" and "Human" letters.

Heritage Telephone

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Bottom corners of card base are rounded at 1/2".

My card was created using the Cricut Heritage and Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridges.

Here's how I created my card:

• Mat 1 (red polka dot) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry.  Bottom corners of mat 1 are rounded at 1/2". 
• Mat 2 (dark blue) = 5.25" x 1.25".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry. 
• Mat 3 (brownish pattern) = 5.25" x 1".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry. 
• 3 Buttons = punched from Martha Stewart punch.  Bows tied on buttons are Friendship Thread (purchased at Walmart in children's craft section).
• Telephone = cut at 2" from Cricut Heritage cartridge.  <Phone1-s> found on pate 44 of folder.   Glossy accents has been added to dial buttons.  Phone outline using colored pencils.   Phone attached with foam tape.
• Sentiment "Hello" = from TPC Studio "Greetings" stamp set.
• Edges of all mats inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Cards in Envy Sketch Challenge #1

Cards in Envy Challenge Time!

The folks at Cards in Envy are hosting a sketch challenge on the first Monday of each month, beginning February 4, 2013.  

Cards in Envy Challenge #1.  

 Our first challenge is to create a card using the following sketch:

 

Here is the card I created using the Cards in Envy Sketch #1:

 

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (yellow spotted) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
• Mat 2 (green flower pattern) = 5.25" x .75".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
• Bee = cut at 2" using "flip feature" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  <HeartBee> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.  Bee is mounted with foam tape. 
• "Bee mine" = cut at 1" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  <HeartBee> <Phrase> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge. 
• Hearts on lower right corner = extra hearts from Bee - cut at 2" relative size & flip feature.  <HeartBee> <Layer-s> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge. 
• Accents = Liquid Pearls "Biscue" used to create bee trail between bee and hearts.  Edges of mats and all images inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

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Want to play?  ~ pretty please? ~

The rules are simple ...

• Create a card using the Cards in Envy Sketch that can be sent in a regular, postage paid envelope
• You are free to use any images, stamps, cut outs, die cuts and embellishments that are no thicker than a penny
• Please link back to your post and not your blog
• Please no back linking
• Please post a link on your blog to Cards in Envy

I can't wait to see what you create!!

 

~ Marilyn ~

This card was also entered in the BBTB2 challenge.

Teddy Bear Parade - Pumpkin

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Bear from Cricut Teddy Bear Parade cartridge

Teddy Bear Parade - Pumpkin Bear created using Cricut Teddy Bear Parade Lite cartridge and K&Company "Halloween and Fall" paper.

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (green with skeleton pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from K&Company "Halloween and Fall."  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (tan with swirl pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Paper from K&Company "Halloween and Fall." Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (on bottom / green with skeleton pattern) = 1.5" x 4".  Paper from K&Company "Halloween and Fall." Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Top of mat punched using Martha Stewart Drippy Goo.
• Bear and Pumpkin Outfit = cut at 3" using Cricut Teddy Bear Parade Lite cartridge.  Some of pumpkin outfit from K&Company "Halloween and Fall."  Edges of pumpkin outfit inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Bear is mounted on card with foam tape.
• Accents = Bear's eyes colored with white gel pen.  Mouth and freckles on bear drawn using color pencil.  Liquid Pearls "Peacock" used on side of bear's basket.  Felt ribbon glued to bottom of card from Michaels.  Purple button added to upper left of card from Hobby Lobby.  Purple Friendship Thread wrapped on upper right of card purchased at Walmart (in children's craft section).

Inside of card.
Spider web created using Martha Stewart punch

Inside of card.

• Mat 1 (beige) = 5" x 3.5".
• Mat 2 (beige spider web) = 5" x 3.5".  Spider web created using Martha Stewart punch.  Mat 2 taped to underside of Mat 1.