Monday, February 4, 2013

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.

20 comments:

  1. Your card makes me smile every time I see it Marilyn. The Bee and the way you have done your sentiment is so cute and such a wonderful take on the sketch. I look forward to seeing more of your lovely work over the coming weeks for Cards in Envy DT. xx

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  2. Danie, I had the same comment - I get such a smile when I see this sweet card!

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  3. That card is perfect with all those colors. The cricut mak such cute cards. It will be fun working together.

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  4. I am loving the Valentine theme with colors that aren't so traditional! I am excited to work with you, and be inspired by you!

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  5. That bee is adorable. I really like the happy feeling this card creates. Your interpretation of the sketch is wonderful!

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  6. hehehe! Adorable!!! I love this little bee and the colors!

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  7. Aw, he is simply bee-utiful! What a fun Valentine's Card. Nice job!
    ` *•.¸*•¸Thank You For ¸•*¸.•*´
    .•:*¨`*:•.Joining Our Design Team!.•:*¨`*:•.
    ♥ Denise @ Cards in Envy

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  8. How aborable this card is!!! I love the sketch and your take on it. Your bee is just adorable and I love that you used your Imagine to print your papers! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  9. I just love bugs on cards - the non-traditional colors on this make him super cute

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  10. So fun, I love this adorable bee and you made it in to such a cute valentine. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

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  11. Cute, cute. I love this little bee. Great Valentine card. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  12. Love your little bee - what a cute Valentine. The hearts on his antennae are sooo cute and I love the pearl flight path. Thank you for joining us this week at BBTB2!
    Susan

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  13. What a precious little bee.... a darling card for sure. thanks for joining us this week at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  14. Bee -utiful Valentine's card!Great take on the sketch and such a cute bee.Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.
    Jayne x

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  15. Congratulations on your DT Spot..
    What a FABulous card...
    This is such a sweetie...LOving your colours too.
    Chrissyxx

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  16. What a cute little bee. This is such a happy card

    Caroline

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  17. This card is so cute! Adorable little bee!

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  18. HOW CUTE!!! I still cant believe I havent cut this bee out yet...GASP!!! =) I love that you used your Imagine! I LOVE mine and I dont see many use it anymore =(

    Thanks for playing over at BBTB2!

    hugs,
    Sarah

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