Thursday, July 4, 2013

Home is Wherever I'm With You

My card is made using the Cricut Handy Man cartridge.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Handy Man Lite cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (white) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (checkered) = 5" x 2".  Paper is from My Mind's Eye "Cambridge Court" 6x6 pack.  Cloud window made using Fisker's punch.  Flower patterned paper added to bottom side to show through behind house.
  • Mat 3 (flower pattern) = 5" x 1".  Paper is from My Mind's Eye "Cambridge Court" 6x6 pack.
  • Colored mats were taped to the white mat, then all three mats were embossed together using Cuttlebug "Divine Swirl" folder.
  • Mat 4 (blue under sentiment) = 2 7/8" x 2 7/8".
  • Mat 5 (beige under sentiment) = 2.75" x 2.75".  Mat embossed using Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
  • Sentiment "Home is wherever I'm with you" = from Close to My Heart "Home Sweet Home - Stamp of the Month" stamp set.


  • House = cut image and shadow at 2" from Cricut Handy Man cartridge; found on the folder.  Shadow cut three times to create a chipboard effect before attaching to card.   Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink used to color chimney.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
  • Cloud = from Fisker's punch.  Cloud punched twice to make a thick image.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3.75".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
  • Cloud = from Fisker's punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

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