Saturday, August 31, 2013

OWH VCMP - Love Card

The fourth challenge at OWH VCMP is to create a love card using OWH Sketch #29.

Cricut Cartridge:  Sweethearts
Designer Paper:  DCWV "Old World Stack" 12" x 12" pack.
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Sweethearts cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (cream pattern) = 5 1/4 x 4".
  • Mat 3 (black border) = 2 1/4" x 5 1/4".
  • Mat 4 (tan pattern) = 2" x 5".
  • Mat 5 (black under tree) = 2 3/4" x 3 3/4".  Mat mounted with foam tape.
  • Mat 6 (blue pattern) = 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".

  • Sweetheart Tree = cut at 3" from Cricut Sweethearts cartridge; [Tree] found on page 39 of the folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for faux stitching on hearts.  Tree cut 3 times to create chipboard effect.
  • Sentiment "You & Me" = from CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".

OWH Sketch#29

OWH VCMP - Triple Die Cutting

The third challenge for the OWH Labor Day VCMP is to make a card using triple die cutting.  Seongsook's blog provides a tutorial for using dies (which I don't own).  So, I accomplished the same cuts by creating a SVG file and cutting it with my Cricut.

Cricut Cartridge:  Winter Woodland
Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Signature Christmas" 12" x 12" pack.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge
Card Recipe:
Nested SVG rectangles:
  • Mat 1:  4" x 5.25"
  • Mat 2:  3" x 4.25"
  • Mat 3:  2" x 3.25"
Solid gray mats:
  • Mat 1:  5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Mat 2:  3.25" x 4.5"
  • Mat 3:  2.25" x 3.5"

  • Snowman = cut image and shadow at 2 3/4" from Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge; [Snowman] found on page 46 of the folder.  Snowman cut 3 times to create a chipboard effect.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (polka dot pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".




OWH VCMP - Spell OWH

The second OWH VCMP challenge is to create a card with elements that represent each letter of Operation Write Home.

Cricut cartridge:  Create a Critter
Designer Paper:  Echo Park "Dots & Stripes" 6" x 6" pack.
Sentiment:  Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.
  • O = orange twine and bow
  • W = water
  • H = "Hello" sentiment

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (brown shimmer) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (brown polka dots) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Orange Bow & Twine = from Sew Easy floss.
  • Fish Bowl/Water/Sand/Seaweed = cut image and all layers at 4" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fishbowl-s] found on page 43 of the folder.  White gel pen used to create faux stitching around the bowl.  Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink used on edges of seaweed image.

  • Fish = cut image and shadow at 3/4" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fish] found on page 43 of the folder.  I cut the image 3 times to create a chipboard effect.  Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink used on edges of fish.
  • Sentiment "Hello" = from  Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.
Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
  • Seaweed = cut at 3/4" (real dial size) from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fishbowl-s][Layer 3] found on page 43 of the folder.

OWH VCMP - Christmas Card

Today starts the Operation Write Home (OWH) Labor Day Virtual Card Making Party (VCMP).  First challenge is from Nancy who wants us to make a winter or Christmas themed card for OWH following  a sketch.

Cricut cartridge:  Mini Monograms
Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Signature Christmas" 12"x12" pack.
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Classic Christmas" stamp set.
Ribbon:  from Michaels


A2 Sized Card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (snowflake pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Inchies = cut image and shadow at 1" from Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge; [sqresclp-s] found on page 128 of the folder.  I used three different designer papers all from the same pack.  A good tip from Nancy when attaching to your card is to start with the center inchie first.  After attaching all the inchies, I trimmed off the inchies that extended off the edge.

  • Mat 3 (slider under sentiment) = cut image and shadow at 1 1/4" from Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge; [sqreslot-s] found on page 131 of the folder.  Mat is mounted with foam tape.
  • Sentiment "Noel" = from CardzTV "Classic Christmas" stamp set.
  • Ribbon = from Michaels.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".
  • Mat 2 (snowflake pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
  • Corner Mats = these are the two trimmed off pieces from the front of the card.


Nancy's Original Sketch

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

MCCR - Just Because


The challenge today at My Cricut Craft Room is to create a "Just Because" card.  I created a card with the scarecrow boy from Simply Charmed cartridge.  The leaves are from a punch and are intended to look like he's throwing them.

Cricut cartridge:  Simply Charmed
Designer CS:  K&Company "Ancestry" 12" x 12" pack.
Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Charles" folder.
Punches:  Martha Stewart (fence punch) and Maury (leaf punch).
Sentiment "Nuts about you!":  My Pink Stamper "Punny-licious" stamp set.
Face Stamp:  Peachy Keen Stamps "PK-400" Everyday Character Face Assortment.
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Simply Charmed

Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (blue pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 3 (black border) = 3 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 4 (brown pattern border) = 3" x 4".
  • Fence = from Martha Stewart punch.  Sentiment stamped before embossing with the Cuttlebug "Charles" folder.  Top of fence inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

  • Scarecrow Boy = cut at 4" from Simply Charmed cartridge; [Scarecw1] found on page 57 of the folder.  Image cut twice to create chipboard effect.  Image is mounted with foam tape.  Pink chalk used to create his cheeks.  White gel pen used for faux stitching on his shoes.
  • Face on Scarecrow Boy = from Peachy Keen Stamps "PK-490" Everyday Character Face Assortment.  White gel pen used to color in his eyes.
  • Sentiment "Nuts about you!" = from My Pink Stamper "Punny-licious" stamp set.
  • Leaves = from Maury punch.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (brown pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.25".
  • Leaves = from Maury punch.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

I Love You S'more

The challenge this week at Fantabulous Cricut is to make a camping theme project using the Cricut.  I made a card using the 3 Birds on Parade cartridge.

  • Cricut Cartridge:  3 Birds on Parade
  • Designer Paper:  K&Company "Ancestry" 12" x 12" pack.
  • Sentiment:  My Favorite Things "Flopsey Goes Camping" stamp set.
  • Twine: American Crafts.
  • Accents:  Stick-on black beads purchased at Michaels. "Crystal Stickers Glitter Dome."
  • Punches:  Cloud punch by Fiskers.   Border punch by EK Success.
  • Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".
Cricut 3 Birds on Parade
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (red-ish pattern) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (brown pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Corner torn on upper right corner and inked by rubbing black gel pen along edges.
  • Mat 3 (red-ish pattern border) = 1.5" x 4" (before punching).  Edge punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop. 
  • Mat 4 (blue pattern border) = 3/8" x 4".
  • Twine:  made by American Crafts.

  • Bird with Stick and Marshmallow:  cut at 2.5" from Cricut 3 Birds on Parade cartridge; [Camper] found on page 57 of the folder.  Image cut 3 times to create a chipboard effect.  Black gel pen used for faux stitching along hat brim and bird's wing.
  • Mat 5 (under sentiment) = 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" (cut to size of sentiment).  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
  • Sentiment "I Love You S'more" = from My Favorite Things "Flopsey Goes Camping" stamp set.
  • Stamped Image "Flame and Logs" = from My Favorite Things "Flopsey Goes Camping" stamp set.  Image colored using colored pencils.  Accented with Stickles.
  • Clouds = Fiskers punch.  Clouds inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Black gel pen was rubbed along edges of clouds.
  • Black Domes = stick on Glitter Domes purchased at Michaels.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (red-ish pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.25".
  • Stick with Marshmallow = cut at 2.5" (relative size) from Cricut 3 Birds on Parade cartridge; [Camper][Layer 2-s] found on page 57 of the folder.

MCCR - Fall Cards

The challenge today at My  Cricut Craft Room is to create a fall card using the Cricut. 

Cricut cartridge:  Simply Charmed
Design Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Reunion" 6" x 6" pack.
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (orange) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 3 (brown fence border) = 1 1/" x 3 3/4" after punched.  Fence from Martha Stewart punch.
  • Sentiment "you're the best" = from Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.


  • Tree = cut at  3 1/2" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [Tree3-s] found on page 55 of the folder.
  • Pumpkins = cut at 1 1/2" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [PmknPtch] found on page 60 of the folder.  Faces on pumpkins from Peachy Keen PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment stamp set.  White gel pen used for stitching.  Image is mounted with foam tape.
  • Extra leaves on ground = cut at 3 1/2" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [Tree3-s][Layer 4] found on page 55 of the folder.

Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (orange) = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".
  • Mat 2 (yellow pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 4 5/8" x 3 1/2".


  • Pumpkin = cut at 1 1/2" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [Pumpkin-s] found on page 60 of the folder.  Face from Peachy Keen PK-450 Wide Eyed Kids Face Assortment stamp set.  White gel pen used for stitching.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Cards in Envy - For the Birds

Welcome to another Cards in Envy Challenge!  For this challenge we are to create an A2 sized card (5.5" x 4.25") that has something with a bird as the main theme.  Only requirement is that the card is 1/4" or less in thickness in order to fit in an envelope.

For my card, I chose to create a tri-fold (S-Fold or Z-Fold) card.   My bird image is from the Cricut cartridge Birthday Bash.

Designer Paper = My Mind's Eye "Sky's the Limit"; 6" x 6" pack.
Cricut cartridges = Birthday Bash, Elegant Edges.

A2 sized card
Cricut cartridges:  Birthday Bash; Elegant Edges
Front Flap:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 2" x 5 3/8".
  • Mat 2 (red striped) = 1 7/8" x 5 1/4".
  • Zig Zag = from EK Success border punch.

  • Scallop:  cut image and shadow at 3 3/4" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; [Scallop1-s][Oblong] found on page 23 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.
  • Bird with Envelope:  cut at 3" from Cricut Birthday Bash cartridge; [Bird3] found on page 34 of the folder.  Bird's body embossed with Cuttlebug "Charles" folder.  White and Black gel pens used for stitching.

Center Flap:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 2" x 5 3/8".
  • Mat 2 (note book pattern) = 1 7/8" x 5 1/4".
  • Zig Zag = from EK Success border punch.


Inside Flap:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 4" x 5 3/8".
  • Mat 2 (note book pattern) = 3 7/8" x 5 1/4".
  • Zig Zag = from EK Success border punch.
  • Sentiment "Hello" = from Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

My Wonderful Friend

Here's a friendship card made using Operation Write Home Sketch #186.

Designer Paper:  K&Company "Ancestry" 12" x 12" pack.
Cricut Cartridges:  Country Life and Elegant Edges.
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set.
Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Houndstooth" folder.
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Country Life
Cricut Elegant Edges
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (brown solid) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (brown pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 3 (brown solid border) = 3 1/4" x 4"
  • Mat 4 (blue pattern border) = 3" x 4".
  • Mat 5 (brown solid border) = 1 3/4" x 4".
  • Mat 6 (red pattern border) = 1 1/2" x 4".
  • Punch border = Martha Stewart punch.
  • Mat under Hen = cut at 3" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; [Branch][Shadow] found on page 38 of the folder.  Mat has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Houndstooth" folder.

  • Mat (brown under sentiment) = 2" x 1 1/8".
  • Mat (blue pattern under sentiment) = 1 7/8" x 1".
  • Mat (tan pattern under sentiment) = 1 3/4" x 7/8".
  • Sentiment "My wonderful friend" = from CardzTV "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set.
  • Hen = cut image and shadow at 2 1/4" from Cricut Country Life cartridge; [Hen1] found on page 43 of the folder.  Image cut 3 times to create chipboard effect.  Black pen used to create eye of hen.  Layer too small to cut from Cricut cartridge.
  • Corner (blue pattern) = cut to fit from paper scraps.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Hen = cut at 1 1/2" from Cricut Country Life cartridge; [Hen2] found on page 44 of the folder.


Operation Write Home Sketch #186

Christmas Wishes

I found a new-to-me challenge called 52 Card Christmas Throwdown.  The challenge this week is to create a Christmas card that includes holly.

Designer Paper:  Recollections "Sugar Plums" 12" x 12".
Cricut Cartridges:  Pretty Pennants and Joys of the Season
Sentiment:  Scrappy Mom's "Winter Wishes" stamp set.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Pretty Pennants
Cricut Joys of the Season
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (green) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (tan pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 3 (green border) = 1 3/4" x 4".
  • Mat 4 (red pattern border) = 1 1/2" x 3 3/4".

  • Pennant = cut at 3 3/4" from Cricut Pretty Pennants cartridge; [Banner2] and [BnrFrme2].
  • Holly = cut at 1" from Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge; [Holly-s] found on page 69 of the folder.
  • Sentiment "May all your Christmas Wishers come true!" = from Scrappy Mom's "Winter Wishes" stamp set.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (red pattern) = 3 3/4" x 5".
  • Mat 2 (tan pattern) = 3 5/8" x 4 7/8".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 3 3/8" x 4 1/2".
  • Zig Zag = from EK Success punch.  Stickles added as accent.
  • Red Bulb = 1" circle punch of designer paper.  Stickles added as accent.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Enjoy the Simple Pleasures

I found a new (to me) challenge called Flutter By Wednesday.  The requirement on this site is to create cards that include a butterfly or fairy.  This week's challenge includes a sketch that I really like.  Bet I use this one more than once.

I also made the card into a Friendship Card which can be used in the Operation Write Home Midweek Throw down challenge.

Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Reunion" 6" x 6" pack.
Sketch:  Flutter by Wednesday
Sentiment:  My Favorite Things "Flopsey Goes Camping."
Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Birds and Swirls" folder.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (blue / white dots) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 3 (black border) = 2 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 4 (red pattern border) = 2" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 5 (black vertical banner) = 2 1/4" x 4 1/4".
  • Mat 6 (pattern vertical banner) = 2" x 4".
  • Mat 7 (black behind sentiment) = 2" x 3".
  • Mat 8 (beige with sentiment) = 1 3/4" x 2 3/4".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Birds and Swirls" after stamping sentiment.

  • Sentiment "Enjoy the Simple Pleasures" = from My Favorite Things "Flopsey Goes Camping" stamp set.
  • Butterflies = from Martha Stewart Punch.  Center of butterflies accented with Liquid Pearls.

Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".
  • Mat 2 (pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 3 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
  • Butterflies = from Martha Stewart punch.
Flutter by Wednesday Sketch #248

Fabulous 29th Birthday

My daughter-in-law-to-be will be turning 29 on Tuesday.  The card I created uses left-over CS scraps from projects of her upcoming wedding. 

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Forever Young cartridge
Cricut StoryBook cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (orange and white polka dots) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (orange) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Divine Swirls" folder.
  • Mat 2 (brown border) = 1 1/2" x 3 5/8".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
  • Sheer Ribbon = from wedding stash.  I believe it was purchased at Hobby Lobby.

  • "fabulous" = cut image and shadow at 1" [cut using relative size, actual size is a little more than 1/2"]  from Cricut Forever Young cartridge; [Flower7][word feature] found on page 70 of the folder.
  • Shoes = cut at 1 3/4" from Cricut Forever Young cartridge; [Heels1] found on page 54 of the folder.  Half pearls added are from Michaels.  Image cut 3 times to make a chipboard effect.
  • Gift with Flower = cut at 1 3/4" from Cricut Forever Young cartridge; [Box] found on page 53 of the folder.  To make the green leaf behind the flower, I cut a second lid in green and trimmed to the leaf portion.  Center of flower accented with Stickles.  Image cut 3 times for make a chipboard effect.
  • "2" "9" = cut at 1" from Cricut StoryBook cartridge.  Images cut 3 times each to make a chipboard effect.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (orange) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
  • Sentiment "May all your Wishes come true!" = from Scrappy Mom "Hooray for Birthdays" stamp set.
  • Sentiment "Happy 29th" = from Scrappy Mom "Hooray for Birthdays" stamp set.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

MCCR - Fruit Cards

Today the My Cricut Craft Room design team was challenged to make a card with fruit using the Cricut.  I used the Simply Charmed and Elegant Edges cartridges.

Design Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Cambridge Court" 6" x 6" pad.
Cricut Cartridges:  Simply Charmed and Elegant Edges
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots."
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Simply Charmed
Cricut Elegant Edges
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (pink) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (flower design) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 3 (blue banner) = 2 3/8" x 4 3/8".  Banner embossed using Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
  • Mat 4 (pink banner) = 2 1/4" x 4 1/4".  Banner embossed using Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
  • Scalloped Circle = cut at 2 1/2" from Cricut Elegant Edges; [Crcle2-s] found on page 50 of the folder.
  • Sentiment "Sweet Cheeks" = from Scrappy Moms "Designer Choice" stamp set.
  • Strawberries and Bowl = cut image and shadow at 2 1/4" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [StwbyBwl] found on page 47 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching on strawberries and stems.  Image mounted with foam tape.
  • Twine = Friendship Twine purchased at Walmart in the children's craft section.  Bow and twine are secured with scotch tape on backside and a drop of white glue on the front under the bow.
  • Flowers = Martha Stewart punch.  Center of flowers is Liquid Pearls.
Inside of Card

Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (pink) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3 1/2".

  • Strawberry = cut at 1 1/4" from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge; [Strwbery-s] found on page 47 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching on strawberry and stem.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Cards in Envy - Rev It Up!

Welcome to an another Cards in Envy Challenge!  For this challenge we are to create an A2 sized card (5.5" x 4.25") that has something with an engine - like a car, truck, motorcycle or an airplane - the choice is yours.  Only requirement is that the card is 1/4" or less in thickness in order to fit in an envelope.

For my card, I chose to create a submarine.   And of course it had to be yellow - that way I could sing "we all live in a yellow submarine . . ." while it was being made.

Designer Paper = Echo Park Dots and Stripes Bundle of Joy - Boy; 6" x 6" pack.
Cricut cartridge = Life is a Beach


A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge

Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (yellow solid) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (blue solid) = 4 7/8" x 3 5/8".
  • Mat 3 (blue chevron pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 4 (blue solid) = 4 5/8" x 2 5/8".
  • Mat 5 (blue / white polka dots) = 4.5" x 2.5".
  • Mat 6 (blue border with sentiment) = 7/8" x 2 5/8".  White gel pen used for stitching.
  • Sentiment "Best Fishes" = from My Pink Stamper "More Punny-licious" stamp set.  Sentiment has been heat embossed.


  • Submarine = cut at 2" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; [Submarine] found on page 58 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.  Back end of submarine has foam tape (where it extends off of the mat).
  • Starfish = cut at 1.75" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; [Starfish] found on page 65 of the folder.  Starfish has been inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Mod Podge Dimension added to top.
  • Seaweed = cut at 2.25" (real dial size) from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; [Seaweed-s] found on page 69 of the folder.  Seaweed inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue solid) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (yellow striped) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 3 (white) = 4.5" x 3.25".


  • Anchor = cut at 1" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; [Anchor] found on page 76 of the folder.  Turquoise twine has been wrapped around and glued to card.

Need more inspiration?  Head on over to Cards in Envy to see all the great cards made by the Design Team.  I can't wait to see your card!

This card also entered into the Paper Playtime Use Yellow Challenge.