Framed With Circles

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Framed With Circles.

Here's mine:

Inside view of card:

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Blowing in the Wind

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Blowing in the Wind (Fall Leaves)

Here's mine:

A2 sized card

I used digital paper to create my design.  The fox, leaves and acorns were purchased from Etsy.

Inside view

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Baby Blue or Pretty Pink

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Baby Blue or Pretty Pink.  We are creating cards with two options:  either Baby Blue or Pretty Pink colors.

Here's my card:

I found the umbrella image in the Silhouette Store:  Design #53802.  The text is created using CurlyShirley font.

Inside view of card:

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Patriotic Please

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Patriotic Please.  We are using Red, White and Blue colors

Here's my card:

I used sketch #256 found on Operation White Home.

Inside view of card:

My card was created using OWH sketch #258:

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

White on White

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called White on White.  This is an any occasion card that has a white background and all white elements.  No colors!

Here's my card:

I used Birds and Swirls embossing folder for the background.  Added a white dove and white heart with a gem stone on top.  Lastly I tied a white ribbon around the card.

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

You're the Man

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called You're The Man.  This is an any occasion masculine card.

Here's my card:

Added the neck ties to the inside of the card:

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Favorite Color Combo

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Favorite Color Combo.  My favorite colors are turquoise and pink.

Here's my card:

I used sketch #40 found on Paper Play Sketches web site.

And added more pink butterflies to the inside of the card.

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Motherly Love

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Motherly Love.  We are making cards that reflect a Mother's Love.

Here's mine:

The cat and kitten image is an svg file.  

Inside view of card

More about this card:

• Cat and Kitten image: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuskyRoseCrafts
• Paw print image:  Silhouette Store design Id:  #40751

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Pretty Pastals

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Pretty Pastals.  We are making cards using only pastal colors.

Here's mine:

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I left a sentiment off this card to allow it to be used for any occasion.    

Recipe for this card:

• Embossing on butterflies:  Mesh from Cricut

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Flowers and Fantasy

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Flowers & Fantasy.  We are making cards with flowers and a fantasy character such as a fairy or unicorn.

Here's mine:

The fairy and flower are from the Silhouette Store.  The sentiment is computer generated.  

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Fairy and flower image from Silhouette Store:  Design Id #59378
• Sentiment font :  Smoothie Shoppe
• Sketch from OWH:  Sketch #161
• Glossy Accents used on fairy wings.

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Black & White - with a smidge of color

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Black & White - with a smidge of color.  We are making mostly black and white with just a smidge of another color.

Here's mine:

The ring images are from the Silhouette store.  The sentiment is computer generated.  

Recipe for this card:

• Peep images: Design Id# 37930
• Sentiment font :  alex Brush

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Keep It Simple

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Keep It Simple.  We are making simple cards.

Here's mine:

The peeps are svg files.  The sentiment is computer generated.  

Recipe for this card:

• Peep images: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SVGstop
• Sentiment font :  berrylicious

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Roses are Red, Violets are Blue.  We are making cards that use only Red and Blue.

Here's mine:

The vintage truck and flowers are a free svg download.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The designer paper is digital paper also from Etsy.  

Recipe for this card:

• Digital Paper from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMBillustrations
• Vintage Truck and Flower image:  http://cuttingforbusiness.com/2017/01/27/free-svg-vintage-red-truck/
• Sentiment font :  arial

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Be My Valentine

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Be My Valentine.  We are making cards that say Happy  Valentine's Day or Be Mine.

Here's mine:

The hearts are from the Silhouette Store.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The designer paper is digital paper also from Etsy.  

Recipe for this card:

• Digital Paper from Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMBillustrations
• Candy Hearts from Silhouette Store:  Design #38140
• Sentiment font :  mf I love glitter 

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Pink and Gray

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Pink and Gray.  We are making cards that use the colors Pink and Gray.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

The teddy bear is from the Silhouette Store.  The sentiment is a svg file purchased from Etsy.  The designer paper is digital paper also from Etsy.  

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Digital Paper from PolpoDesign: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolpoDesign
• Teddy Bear from Silhouette Store:  Design #8020
• Sentiment from KristinAmandaDesigns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristinAmandaDesigns

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Snow Birds

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The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Snow Birds.  We are making cards that feature snowmen, snow scenes, snowflakes, but also includes birds.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card

The penguins and snowflakes are stamps from Lawn Fawn.  The sentiment is computer generated to fit my design.    

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Penguins and Snowflakes :  Lawn Fawn Winter Penguin
• Sketch:  OWH sketch #9
• Sentiment font :  Christmas (free font on dafont.com)

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Celebrate the Season

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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

Hello, Friends!


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