Monday, March 4, 2013

Cards in Envy Sketch #2

It's the first Monday of the Month! 

Time for Cards in Envy Sketch #2! 

Our challege is to use the following sketch to create an A2 sized card.

Cards in Envy Sketch #2 Challenge

Here is the card I created from Sketch #2:

Thinking of You Flower Pitcher Card
Created using Cards in Envy Sketch #2
I created my card using the Cricut Country Life and Imagine Ancestry cartridges.   Here is what I did:
  • Mat 1 (darker pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
  • Mat 2 (lighter pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge.  Upper right hand corner torn to expose mat underneath.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
  • Mat 3 (darker pattern on bottom) = 4" x 1.5".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge.  Top of mat punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
  • Flower vase and flowers = cut at 4" from Cricut Country Life cartridge.  <Pitcher> found on page 60 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge.  Flower vase mounted with foam tape.
  • Sentiment (Thinking of you) = CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.  Sentiment mat cut to size.
  • Accents = Liquid Pearls "Bisque" added to flower vase and sentiment mat.  Bow on flower vase created using Friendship Thread (found at Walmart in children's section). 

Inside of card.
Flower image from Cricut Country Life Cartridge.
  • Mat 1(darker pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress ink.
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Flower = cut at 4" (relative size) from Cricut Country Life cartridge.  <Pitcher> found on page 60 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Ancestry cartridge. 
  • Accents = Liquid Pearls "Bisque" added to flower. 

9 comments:

  1. You did a fabulous job with this sketch. I love your flowers and pitcher. The colors are so springy and cheerful. Great work.

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  2. This card is just adorable! I really like the pitcher and flowers, and the colors you used make me long for springtime.

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  3. yay! I just love when the insides of cards are done too!

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  4. Love the details of your bright and cheery card Marilyn! The flowers and the pitcher are awesome! Your choice of patterned papers and colors is fabulous!
    ~sandy
    visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

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  5. I love all the textures you've brought into this design with the various coordinating papers. The little addition of the pearls is a sweet addition. Great take on the sketch!
    `*•.¸*•¸You Are An ¸•*¸.•*´
    .•:*¨`*:•Awesome DT Member!.•:*¨`*:•.
    ♥ Denise @ Cards in Envy

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  6. Such a warm and cozy card - this reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen table!

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  7. Marilyn this card has me smiling! Your combination of papers and the sweet jug of flowers are so cheerful and I love the way you sectioned off the bottom of your card with the second paper to match the corner. A great take on the sketch and a great card! xx

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  8. There's something just so charming and inviting and country-ish about this card Marilyn! I like it :)

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  9. You are just amazing with your cricut, the paper pattern combos always work so well together, I am so inspired when I visit your blog!

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