Celebrate the Season

Hello, Friends!


The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Celebrate the Season.  You can make any card you like as long as it celebrates a holiday this time of year!

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a couple of images from the Silhouette store as well as an OWH Sketch. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Operation Write Home Sketch #2: http://operationwritehome.org/ss-sketch-challenge-2-ribbon-tutorial/
• Digital Paper from LaBoutiqueDeiColori: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBoutiqueDeiColori
• Children Sneaking Downstairs image from Silhouette Store:  Design #69877
• Window Blinds image from Silhouette Store:  Design #19600
• Twine:  purchased at Walmart and is called Friendship Twine; found in children's craft section

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Wouldn't That Be Sweet

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Wouldn't That Be Sweet.  You can make any card you like as long as it features something sweet - candy, cookies, cupcakes, etc.  I decided upon candy canes for my something sweet.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I found a similar card on Pinterest  that inspired me when creating this card and used OWH Sketch #31.  The images are from the Silhouette Store. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Pinterest inspiration :  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ec/67/77/ec67774af2a205d01920a25bea345bc9.jpg
• Operation Write Home Sketch:  http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/2010/08/s-sketch-challenge-31.html
• Digital Paper from SimplyGraphicStore: https://www.etsy.com/people/simplygraphicstore
• Jar image from Silhouette Store:  Design #61854
• Candy Cane images from Silhouette Store:  Design #52326
• Ribbon and holly images from Silhouette Store: Design #51366
• Mistletoe images from Silhouette Store: Design #71736
• Sentiment font = smileheart

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Thank You

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy are Thank You cards.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The background is digital paper purchased through Etsy.  The tag, butterfly and sentiment are from the Silhouette Store.  The banner and butterfly are mounted with foam tape.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The butterfly wascopied from the from of the card and sized down for inside of card.


Sketch:  http://www.ipalamountain.com/2012/07/sketchbook-saturday-challenge-70/
Digital Paper:  from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigiScrapDelights
Tag, butterfly, sentiment from Silhouette Store:  Design #59913

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

Just Pumpkins

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Just Pumpkins.  We are making cards that include pumpkins or pumpkin colors.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I modified sketch #31 from OWH to make my card.  The twine on the banner is called Friendship Twine and can be purchased at Walmart in the children's craft section.  The squirrel and pumpkin are svg files purchased from Etsy.  The designer paper is digital paper also from Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card.

Recipe for this card:

• Operation Write Home Sketch:  http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/2010/08/s-sketch-challenge-31.html
• Digital Paper from SheryKDesigns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheryKDesigns
• Squirrel and Pumpkin from JenCraftSupplies:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenCraftDesigns
• Sentiment font = curlyShirley
• Twine:  Friendship Twine purchased at Walmart; found in children's craft section

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Purple & Green

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Purple and Green.  You can make any card you like as long as it features the purple and green colors.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a 2013 sketch #4 from Cards in Envy (our challenges back then included sketches).  The sentiment "You Rock" is from the Silhouette Store.  Piglet is from Etsy.  The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Sketch #4 from Cards in Envy :  http://cardsinenvy.blogspot.com/

• Digital Paper from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/EniPixels
• Sentiment from Silhouette Store:  Design #42894
• Piglet image from Etsy = https://www.etsy.com/shop/SVGsilhouette

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Frame It!

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Frame It.  You can make any card you like as long as it has a frame.

Here's mine:

A2 card = 5.5" x 4.25"

Instead of using a square, oval or circle for a frame, I decided to use a life preserver.  The vintage ship was found via a Google search.  The life preserver and anchor are both Silhouette images.  The twine (rope) was purchased at Walmart.  You can find packages of Friendship Twine there in the children's craft area.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• No sketch this time.  
• Digital Paper (denim colors) from FantasyGraphicImages: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FantasyGraphicImages
• Digital Paper (wood colors) from PointandPoem: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pointandpoem
• Life preserver and anchor images from Silhouette Store:  Design #84409
• Sentiment font = always in my heart

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Little Peanut

Hello, Friends!

I'm working on baby items this morning!  There have been so many babies born this year - almost all of them girls.  My mother use to tell me years ago that when you see lots of girl babies, it was a sign of peace coming.  I know it's a wives tale, but one can hope.

I began by making this adorable elephant.

Link to purchase elephant below

This cuddly stuffed elephant is 12 inches tall.  The baby stats were added with a sublimation process.  And I added a pink bow around the neck.

Here's the card that was added to my gift:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The digital paper background was purchased from Etsy shop WhiteAnemones,  The elephant was purchased from the Silhouette store.  The font is computer generated to fit my card.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Personalized elephants can be purchased: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarilynsDiaperCastle
• Digital Paper from WhiteAnemones: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteAnemones
• Elephant image on card from Silhouette Store:  Design #5341
• Sentiment font = CurlyShirley

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Good-bye Summer, Hello Fall!

Hello, Friends!


The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Good-bye Summer, Hello Fall.  We are making fall or autumn cards.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I didn't use a sketch this time.    The leaves and acorn are from the Silhouette Store. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• No sketch
• Digital Paper from ShopNeverMind:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopNeverMind
• Leaves and acorn images from Silhouette Store:  Design #69492
• Sentiment font:  Rochester

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Etch-a-Sketch Card

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I'm working on birthday cards.  I have a slew of birthdays coming up next month.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

This card was made using rounded corners.  The images are from the Silhouette store, I made them all in black outlines - since that's how an etch-a-sketch works.  The buttons are multiple white circles mounted on top of foam tape.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• No sketch this time.  
• Red and white card stock
• Balloon images from Silhouette Store:  Design #47583
• Confetti ribbon images from Silhouette Store:  Design #17667
• Sentiment font = always in my heart

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

For the Kids

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called For the Kids.  You can make any card you like as long as it's clearly made for a child.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a sketch from OWH when creating this card.  The robot is from the Silhouette Store. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Sketch #28 from Operation Write Home :  http://operationwritehome.org/ss-sketch-challenge-28/
• Digital Paper from BetsyRainbow:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/178818036/robot-paper-pack-robot-digital-paper?ref=hp_rv
• Robot image from Silhouette Store:  Design #19476
• Sentiment font = robotech

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Hip to Be Square

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Hip to Be Square.  We are making cards that are square or have square shapes.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a sketch from OWH when creating this card.  The flower and sentiment are from the Silhouette Store. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Sketch #6 from Operation Write Home :  http://operationwritehome.org/ss-sketch-challenge-6-with-heart-doily-pocket-tutorial/
• Digital Paper from AMBillustrations:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMBillustrations
• Flower image from Silhouette Store:  Design #75954
• Sentiment from Silhouette Store:  Design #58317

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Wings

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Wings.  We are making cards that feature something with wings. 

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a sketch from Mojo Monday when creating this card.  The bee is from the Silhouette Store and is mounted with foam tape. The background paper is all digital paper.

I was going to add a sentiment like "You're the Bees Knees", but really couldn't decide where to add it.  It just didn't look right on the banners.


Recipe for this card:

• Sketch #444 from Mojo Monday :  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2016/04/mojo-monday-444.html
• Digital Paper from HuckleBerryHearts:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/HuckleberryHearts
• Bee image from Silhouette Store:  Design #42813

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Bee-u-ti-ful Birthday

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The background is digital paper purchased through Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card. The bumble bee and honey combs are from the Silhouette Store.  The banner and top of bee are mounted with foam tape.

Inside view

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The bee and honeycomb were copied from the from of the card and sized down for inside of card.


Sketch:  http://www.ipalamountain.com/2012/05/sketchbook-saturday-challenge-60/
Digital Paper for top banner:  from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigiScrapDelights
Digital Paper for bottom banner:  from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMBillustrations
Bumble Bee Image:  from Silhouette Store #42813
Honeycomb Image:  from Silhouette Store #126581
Font:  Bee-u-ti-ful Birthday = Bellota

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

It's a Heat Wave

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called It's a Heat Wave.  We are making Summer cards or cards with hot colors such as orange, yellow, hot pink, etc.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The whale and water spout images are from a Lawn Fawn stamp set and is mounted with foam tape.  The background paper is all digital paper.


The sentiment "Thanks a ton!" was computer generated and sized as needed to fit my card.

Inside view of card

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Stripes

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Stripes.  We are making cards with stripes in any theme.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The honey pot, flowers and bees are all from the Silhouette Store.  The honey pot and two flowers are mounted with foam tape.  The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

The sentiment "You're So Sweet" was computer generated and sized as needed to fit my card.

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Happy Camper

Digital Paper:  from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Prettygrafikdesign
Camper Image:  from Silhouette Store #9850
Car Image:  from Silhouette Store #16902
Camp Fire: from Silhouette Store #17730
Tent and Tree:  from Silhouette Store #3047
Direction Sign:  from Silhouette Store #41795

Font:  You Make Me a Happy Camper = Milkshake

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The background is digital paper purchased through Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card. The camper, car, tent and tree, direction sign, campfire are from the Silhouette Store.  The car and camper were offset and are mounted with foam tape.  The campfire is highlighted with Wink of Stella.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The little tent and tree were copied from the from of the card and sized down for inside of card.

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

Ducks in a Row

Digital Paper from Etsy:
Duck digital paper:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigiScrapDelights

Font:  doctor Soos Bold

Sketch #440 from Mojo Monday:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2016/03/mojo-monday-440.html

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25

I used the digital paper found on Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card. The striped panels as well as the sentiment circle are mounted with foam tape.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The inside ducks were copied from the front of the card and sized to fit.  The outer (larger) rectangle is sized to 5" x 3.75".

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

Cats on a Fence

Digital Paper from Etsy:
Fence Background digital paper: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pointandpoem
Paw digital paper (fill colors on cats): https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalMagicShop

Tree Images:  from Silhouette Store #9899
Cat Images: from Silhouette Store #32862
from Silhouette Store #26102 (inside of card)


Font:  happy birthday = Amanda

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used the digital paper found on Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card. The cats, trees and moon are from the Silhouette Store.  I cut three copies of each cat and glued one on top of the other.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

Hey, Chickie!

Digital Paper from Etsy:
Heart Background digital paper: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMBillustrations

Grass Images:  from Silhouette Store #56521

Font:  Hey, Chickie! = CurlyShirley

Chicken Image from Etsy:  Tutuomg https://www.etsy.com/listing/253886175/svg-chicken-red-yellow-hen-farm-cuttable?ref=shop_home_active_86

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used the digital paper found on Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card. The chicken image is also from Etsy.  Grass image is from the Silhouette Store.  The chicken, grass and sentiment banner are mounted with foam tape.  I use twine to tie a bow (purchased at Walmart / Friendship twine found in children's craft section).

Inside View

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The chicken and grass was copied from the front of the card and sized to fit.  The outer (larger) rectangle is sized to 5" x 3.75".

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

It's a Great Day for a White Wedding

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called It's a Great Day for a White Wedding.  We are making wedding or anniversary cards.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The His & Her towels are images from the Silhouette store are are mounted with foam tape.  The background paper is all digital paper.


The sentiment "tying the knot" was computer generated and sized as needed to fit my card.

Inside view of card

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

No Girls Allowed

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called No Girls Allowed.  We are making masculine cards.

Here's mine:

The compass stamp is from Hot Off The Press.  The compass and sentiment banner are mounted with foam tape.  The background paper is all digital paper.


The sentiment "happy birthday" was computer generated and sized as needed to fit my card.

Inside view of card

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

All Star Birthday

Digital Paper from Etsy:
Cars digital paper:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/223519538/30-off-sale-cars-digital-papercars?ref=hp_rv

Star Images:  from Silhouette Store #45000

Font:  Happy Birthday = Arial

Sketch #141 from From the Heart:  http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2016/02/29/i-heart-card-sketches-with-a-twist-141/

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used the digital paper found on Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card.  The star images are from the Silhouette Store.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The inside flowers was copied from the front of the card and sized to fit.  The outer (larger) rectangle is sized to 5" x 3.75".

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn

Tea Pot Birthday Card

Digital Paper from Etsy:
Tea Time digital paper:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/267411658/80off-tea-time-digital-papers-teapot-tea?ref=hp_rv

Tea Pot and Cup Images:  from Silhouette Store #39314

Font:  Happy Birthday = Arial

Sketch #141 from From the Heart:  http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2016/02/29/i-heart-card-sketches-with-a-twist-141/

Here's my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used the digital paper found on Etsy.  The sentiment is computer generated and sized to fit my card.  The tea pot and tea cups are from the Silhouette Store.

Inside view of card

Inside view of card.  To create, I just made rectangles and pattern-filled with the digital paper.  The inside flowers was copied from the front of the card and sized to fit.  The outer (larger) rectangle is sized to 5" x 3.75".

Thank you visiting! ~ Marilyn