Monday, October 21, 2013

Cards in Envy Challenge - In the Spotlight


Welcome to another Cards in Envy Challenge!  For this challenge we are to create an A2 sized card (5.5" x 4.25")  that "Spot Lights" an item or area on your card to make it stand out.  For example, maybe on part of your image like one flower or the face you make a circle of light or what looks like a light on just that part of the card.  Only requirement is that the card is 1/4" or less in thickness in order to fit in an envelope.

Here's is my "Spotlight" card"

Designer Paper = American Crafts
Cricut cartridge = New Testament, Accent Essentials
Sentiment = CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.
Twine = from Michaels



A2 sized card - 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut New Testament cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (gray striped) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 2 (black border) = 2 5/8 x 5 1/8".
  • Mat 3 (tan pattern border) = 2 1/2" x 5".
  • Mat 4 (black under image) = 2 3/4" x 4".
  • Holy Family Image = from Holy Card; 2 1/2" x 3 3/4".  Image was scanned in color and photo shopped to black and white. 
  • Spotlight = 1" circle cut using Cricut Accent Essentials and center point feature; [Accnt3s] found on page 34 of the folder.  Black shadow cut at 1" from Cricut Accent Essentials; [Accnt3s][Shadow] found on page 34 of the folder.  Image is mounted with foam tape.
  • Sentiment "God bless you" = from CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.
  • Twine = from Michaels.


  • Cross = cut at 1 1/4" from Cricut New Testament cartridge; [Joseph1][Crosses] found on page 23 of the folder.  Cross attached with twine.


Inside of Card

Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (white) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (gray stripped border) = 1" x 3.75".
  • Cross = cut at 1 1/4" from Cricut New Testament cartridge; [Joseph1][Crosses] found on page 23 of the folder.  Cross attached with twine.

5 comments:

  1. Marilyn, you did a fabulous job with this card. I love all of your layering.

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  2. gorgeous card!!! LOVE LOVE your image highlighting!!

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  3. WOW! Excellent instructions, wonderful spotlight, gorgeous design. You rocked this one big time!! You also showed others that you don't NEED to color an image to get something as beautiful as this spotlight card. Well done!

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  4. Beautiful card! I love how Jesus just shines. What a perfect image for the spotlight challenge. Wonderful job!

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  5. Perfect paper and backing. Your spotlight is wonderful.

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