OWH VCMP - Cards 4 Kids

The 7th OWH VCMP challenge is to make a kiddie card using the following tic-tac-toe board:

I chose to go from bottom left diagonally up to the upper right:  Embossing, Punny Sentiments, Using Punches or Dies.

Cricut Cartridge:  Boys Will Be Boys
Designer Paper:  Recollections
Sentiment:  Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals" stamp set.
Punch:  EK Success Scalloped Scallop.
Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Mesh" folder.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (blue / white polka dots) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 3 (white border) = 4" x 1" (final size after punching).  Top punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.
• Sentiment "Fishing you a great day" = from Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals" stamp set.

• Fish and Fishing Pole and Round Mats:  cut images and shadow at 2 1/4" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; [Fishing] found on page 71 of the folder.  Fish has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Mesh" folder.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.  Fish is mounted with foam tape.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (blue / white polka dots) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Mat 3 (white) = 4.5" x 3.25".

Train Hugs

Here's a card with a train from the Cricut cartridge Boys Will Be Boys.  This could be used for a Thinking of You or for a Birthday card.

Cricut:  Boys Will Be Boys
Design Paper: Recollections
Other: Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (purple) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (chevron) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 3 (chevron border) = 1" x 3 1/2". 
• Baker's Twine = the Paper Studio
• Sentiment "Big hugs!" = from CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.

• Train = cut image and layers from Cricut "Boys Will Be Boys" cartridge; [Train] found on page 60 of the folder.  Image is mounted on foam tape.  White gel pen used for stitching. 
• Accents = white half gems added to center of wheels and as smoke coming out of train stack are from Imaginisce.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (purple) = 5" x 3 3/4".
• Mat 2 (chevron) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
• Mat 3 (beige) = 4 1/2" x 3 1/4".

Bitten by the Luv Bug

The challenge this week at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge is to create something with a bug on it.  There are so many Cricut cartridges with adorable bugs, but I decided to use the bug found on the Cricut cartridge Boys Will Be Boys.

Design Paper from Recollections Primary Pin Dot.
Card base has corners rounded at 1/2".



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (blue polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Zig zag border = from EK Success punch.  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Sentiment "Bitten by the Luv Bug!" = from CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

• Bug and Yellow Background = cut image and background at 2 3/4" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; found on page 53 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.  The white wing of the bug has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
• Hearts = from Martha Stewart punch.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Hearts = from Martha Stewart punch.

Cards in Envy Sketch #6

Cards in Envy Sketch #6

For this challenge we are using Cards in Envy Sketch #6. We are free to interpret the sketch in any way we wish as long as the basics of the sketch can be seen in our finished design.

I used the card sketch to create two children's birthday cards.

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Card 1 - Rocket Ship


A2 sized card = 5.25" x 4"
Boys Will Be Boys Cricut Cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (stars pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Corners rounded at 1/2 inch.  Paper from My Mind's Eye Party Time stack.
• Rocket Ship = cut at 3" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; <Rocket> found on page 32 of the folder.  Rocket is mounted with foam tape.
• Ribbon = from Michaels.
• Silver brads = from Imaginisce.

Side View of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (orange) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/2 inch.
• Mat 2 (lime green) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Corners rounded at 1/2 inch.

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Card 2 - Elephant With Balloons


A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter 2
Cricut Elegant Edges

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (light green) = 5.25" x 4".  Mat has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Happy Birthday" folder.  Two corners are rounded at 1/2".
• Mat 2 (pink scallop) = cut at 3" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; found on page 21 of the folder.
• Mat 3 (polka dot pattern) = cut at 3" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; found on page 21 of the folder.  Paper is from DCWV Mainstreet Stack.
• Elephant with Birthday Hat = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; found on page 76 of the folder.  Faux stitching on elephant's ears created with white gel pen.  Blue gem on hat is from Michaels.  Elephant is mounted with foam tape.
• Balloons = cut at 1.25" from Create a Critter 2 cartridge; found on page 77 of the folder.  Balloons were cut twice to get the different colors.  Gel pen used on balloons for stitching.  Glossy Accents added to balloon cuts.  Twine and bow attached is Friendship Twine from Walmart.
• Ribbon = from Michaels.

Inside of Card
Cricut Create a Critter 2

Inside of Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (light green) = 5" x 3.75".  Two corners rounded at 1/2".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Two corners rounded at 1/2".
• Ice Cream Cone = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Create a Critter 2; found on page 76 of the folder.  Colored pencil used to accent cone part of image.  Top of ice cream cone has white gel pen stitching.

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Here is Sketch #6:


Cards in Envy Sketch #6

ODB Water Challenge

Our Daily Bread : Challenge for June 2013 is Water

Ahoy!  Out to Sea!

Cricut Cartridge:  Boys Will Be Boys and Life is a Beach.
Card Stock:  Recollections Primary Pin Dot Card Stock.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (red) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (white) = 5" x 3.75".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder.
• Mat 3 (red border) = 4 3/8" x 2 3/8".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 4 (blue and white polka dot) = 4.5" x 2.5".

Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

• Sailboat = cut image and shadow at 3" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boy cartridge; found on page 77 of folder.  Red portion inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Image is mounted with foam tape.

• Twine = from the Paper Studio.  Knot is glued to card to prevent it coming off.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card.

• Mat 1 (blue and white polka dot) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.5" x 3.5".

Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge

• Helm = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; found on page 76 of the folder.

 

 

  

Birthday Bike

Have a Rockin' Birthday!

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (green) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (yellow pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from My Mind's Eye "Sky's the Limit" pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (chevron pattern) = 5" x 2.255".  Paper from My Mind's Eye "Sky's the Limit" pack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.
• Mat 4 (black border) = 5" x .25".
• Bike = cut at 3" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; found on page 34 of the folder.  Stickles added to pedal.  Bike mounted with foam tape.
• Brads = from Imaginisce.
• Sentiment "Have a ROCKIN' Birthday" = from Scrappy Mom's "Hooray for Birthdays" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (chevron pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from My Mind's Eye "Sky's the Limit" pack. 
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.5".

Rockin' Birthday

Have a Rockin' Birthday!

Dump Truck
A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys Cartridge
Cricut Elegant Edges Cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (polka dot) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Paper from K&Company Itsy Bitsy Baby Boy pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 & 3 (blue stamp shapes) = cut at 3" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge  found on page 37 of folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink.
• Dump Truck and Round Mats = cut image and shadow at 3" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; found on page 28 of the folder.  White gel pen and glitter gel pen used to create stitching on truck.  Truck shadow inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  Headlight on truck has Stickles topped with Glossy Accents.  Truck is mounted with foam tape. 
• Sentiment "Have a ROCKIN' Birthday!" = Scrappy Mom's "Hooray for Birthdays" stamp set.
• Brads = from Imaginisce.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (car pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from K&Company Itsy Bitsy Baby Boy pack. 
• Mat 2 (yellow) = 4.5" x 3.5".



Operation Write Home Sketch #172

I used Operation Write Home sketch #172 to create my card.

Happy Birthday Human - Robot Card

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut cartridges used:  Boys Will Be Boys and Industrial Glow Imagine

Card created for Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown - Cards for Kids

Here is how I made this card:

• Mat 1 (red dot pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink. 
• Mat 2 (green dot pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink. Edge of circle cut-off after attached to card.   
• Mat 3 (larger green circle) = 3.5" x 3.5".    Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Edge of circle cut-off after attached to card.  
• Mat 4 (smaller green circle) = 3" x 3".    Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Mat edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Robot = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; <Robot>; page 64 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Industrial Glow.  Edges of robot inked with Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Ink.    Robot is mounted with foam tape.
• Letters "Happy Birthday Human" = cut at .5" using Cricut Craft Room Basic text (free).  Beige colored cardstock used.
• Accents = Liquid Pearls "Platinum" used to create robot's mouth and also used to accent "Birthday" letters.  Silver Stickles and Glossy Accents used to create the silver parts of robot body.  White gel pen used around some of robot body parts.  Black pen used to create dots on "Happy" and "Human" letters.