Monday, October 14, 2013

Giraffe Birthday Card

Third of 40 Birthday Cards for my daughter! 

  • Cricut Cartridge:  Create a Critter.  Winter Frolic.
  • Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Up and Away".
  • Sentiment:  Inkadinkado "Humorous Birthday" stamp set.
  • Punch:  EK Success Scalloped Scallop.
  • Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Stickles.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter
Cricut Winter Frolic

Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (dark green) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (green pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
  • Mat 3 (dark green under giraffe) = 4.75" x 2.75".
  • Mat 4 (green pattern under giraffe) = 4.5" x 2.5".
  • Scallop Border = created using EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
  • Mat under giraffe image is mounted with foam tape.
 
  • Giraffe = Cut at 4.25" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Giraffe] found on page 47 of the folder.
  • Scarf on Giraffe = cut a 1.25" [real dial size] from Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge; [Beaver][Layer-s] found on page 35 of the folder.  Scarf accented with Stickles.
  • Sentiment "Happy Birthday!" = from Inkadinkado "Humorous Birthday" stamp set.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (dark green) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Mat 3 (border) = 1" x 3.5".  Top has been punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  As always, I welcome and appreciate your comments!

~ Marilyn

 



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