Cards in Envy Sketch #4 |
And here is the card I created:
A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25" Flowers from Cricut Bloom Lite cartridge |
Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, I thought I would use Cards in Envy Sketch #4. My card uses designer paper from K&Company "Ancestry." The flowers are from Cricut Bloom Lite cartridge.
Here's how I made my card:
- Mat 1 (larger solid turquoise) = 5.25" x 4". Bottom corners rounded at 1/2".
- Mat 2 & 3 (blue pattern) = 2.5" x 1.75" each. The bottom mat has one corner rounded at 1/2". Edges of the mats are inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. Paper from K&Company "Ancestry."
- Mat 4 (larger blue pattern) = 2.5" x 3 7/8". Bottom mat corner is rounded at 1/2". Edges of mat are inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. Paper from K&Company "Ancestry."
- Mat 5 (smaller solid turquoise) = 3.25" x 4.25". Bottom corners of mat rounded at 1/2".
- Mat 6 (flowery pattern) = 3" x 4". Bottom corners of mat rounded at 1/2". Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
- Flowers = larger petals cut at 1.75" from Cricut Bloom Lite cartridge; <Flwr 10-s>. Flower is embossed using Cuttlebug "Mash" folder. Smaller petals cut at 1.5" from Cricut Bloom Lite cartridge; <Flwr 10-s>. Edges of petals inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. Center of flower is a flower button with Friendship Thread tied through it. Buttons purchased at Michaels. Friendship Thread purchased at Walmart.
- Sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" = from Hero Arts "Celebrate Everyday" stamp set.
Inside of Card Pattern paper from K&Company "Ancestry" |
Inside of card.
- Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5.25" x 4". Paper from K&Company "Ancestry." Bottom corners of mat rounded at 1/2".
- Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5". Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. Bottom corners of mat rounded at 1/2".
- Flower = from Martha Stewart punch. Edges of inner petals inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. Center of flower is gem from Imaginisce.
I love your paper choices, and I love that you decorated the inside as well, this is a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI really like that paper! The layered flowers are such a nice touch and the way you inked the edges of the layers adds a lot to the card. Very nice, Marilyn!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Marilyn! I love, love, love the colors on this one!
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I would loveto be the Mother who receives this card. The colors are fabulous and your take is totally perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love all of the blue and the inside!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit partial to aqua, so when I saw this beautiful card I couldn't help but smile. I love your choice of papers teamed with those gorgeous flowers. Beautifully Done! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the vintagey feel you created here.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, this card is so elegant and lovely!Such beautiful colors. ~andrea
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