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.

4 comments:

  1. Marilyn I am loving this fabulously fun fold and the patterns of your papers teamed with this cute bird. It's so cute.

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  2. The chick's heels are just too stinkin' CUTE! The fun fold is great, too!

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  3. Super cute card Marilyn. The chick is really cute and I love the striped paper background.

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  4. Adorable card Marilyn! I think you make each card so special by decorating the inside as well. I used to do that for the longest time then got away from it when I started making so, so, so many cards for the clients and caregivers at work. I really should get back to it for family cards at least .. you've inspired me. xoxo

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