Cards in Envy Challenge #5 - Stitch It Up

Cards in Envy Challenge - Stitch It Up!


It's the 3rd Monday of the Month.   Our challenge this month is to create a card using stitching - either real or faux.

Here is the card I created:



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

My card was created using the Cricut cartridges Kate's Kitchen Imagine and April Showers Lite.

Here is how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (pear pattern paper) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (light green) = 5.25" x 2".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Mat top punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop.  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Sides and bottom faux stitched with color pencil.
• Hello Frame & Mat = Frame cut at 1.14" from Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Mat under frame (beige)  cut at 1.2" x 1".  Frame faux stitched using white gel pen.
• Apple = cut at 3" from Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Edges of apple inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Apple faux stitched with color pencil and white gel pen.
• Pear = cut at 3.25" from Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Pear image was flipped before printing and cutting.  Edges of pear inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Pear faux stitched with color pencil   Pear is mounted with foam tape.
• Worm = cut at 1.75" from Cricut April Showers cartridge.  Paper colors from Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Beige card stock added behind worm's eyes.  Worm edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Bow on worm is Friendship Thread (purchased at Walmart in the Children's Craft area.)  Bow is tied around worn neck and glued on.  Worm is mounted with foam tape.
• Sentiment "Hello" = from Hero Arts Everyday Sayings stamp set.



Inside of card.
Small pear created using Kate's Kitchen Imagine cartridge.

 

• Mat 1 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".   Mat faux stitching created using colored pencil.
• Pear = cut at 1"  from Imagine Kate's Kitchen cartridge.  Edges of pear are inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Colors on pear are accented using colored pencils.

MCCR - June 100 Cricut Cart Blog Hop

June 2013 -  100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

Welcome to My Cricut Craft Room's June 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop.  Collectively the design team and guest designers use over 100 different Cricut Cartridges in their projects during this hop.

You should have started at My Cricut Craft Room, if not please start at the beginning.

 

 

My card uses the following cartridges:  April Showers, Block Party, Bloom, Country Life, Meow and Songbird.  

 

A2 size card = 5.5" x 4.25".

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (aqua pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (checker border) = 1" x 5.25".  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.  Top punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop.

 

Trees = from April Showers Cartridge

 

• Trees = cut at 3.5" from April Showers.  One tree is cut using "flip" feature.  Base of tree was embossed with Cuttlebug "Distress Stripes" folder.  Top of tree inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack.

 

Cat and Clothes Line = from Meow Cartridge

• Cat and Clothes Line = cut at 1.75" from Meow; .  Cat and Clothes Line are mounted with foam tape.  Twine and bows are from the Paper Studio.  Since this was such a small cut, some of the images didn't cut well.  The stripes and dots on the socks as well as the cat's nose and eyes are hand drawn.
• Cloud = from EK Sucess punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.

Wash Tub and Scrub Board = from Country Life
Blue Bird = from Songbird

• Wash Tub and Scrub Board = cut at 1.5" from Country Life cartridge; found on page 61 of the folder.  The lines on the scrub board are hand drawn.   Bubbles in tub were created using Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.  Image is mounted with foam tape.
• Socks = extra socks cut from Meow cartridge (see above).
• Blue Bird = cut at .75" from Songbird cartridge; found on page 25 of folder.  I trimmed the bird from the image to use on the card.  Image is not "flipped", I just used the backside.  Blue stickles added to bird.

Dog and Food Bowl = from Block Party
Flowers = from Bloom

• Dog and Food Bowl = cut at 1.25" from Block Party cartridge using "flip" feature; .  The blue colar was hand cut and added to image.  Liquid Pearls used to made dog tag.  I dragged ink across dog to create the image color.
• Flowers = cut at .75" from Bloom cartridge; .  Top of flower is Viva Decor pen.  Actual flower top was too small to cut.  Petals on flower are ink with a green gel pen.

 

Inside of Card
Bird and Sign Post = from Songbird
Sock = from Meow

 

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (turqoise) = 5.25" x 4".
• Mat 2 (checkered) = 4.25" x 3.25".  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.
• Bird on Sign Post = cut at 3" from Songbird; found on page 65 of the folder.  Sign cut three times, once in brown, once in turquoise and once in blue.  Blue bird has blue stickles.  Bow is from the Paper Studio.
• Sock = extra cut from Meow cartridge (see above).
• Sentiment "Hang in there!" = from My Pink Stamper "More Punny-licious" stamp set.

Your next stop is Shelly!

Here's the line up:

1. Start My Cricut Craft Room
2. Julie - http://www.thecricutchirp.com/
3. Marilyn - http://marilyncricutcards.blogspot.com/
4. Shelly - http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/
5. Amanda http://amandaslovemanifested.blogspot.com/
6. Dee - http://craftfavorites.com
7. Erica http://ericasprojects.blogspot.com
8. Felicia- http://sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com
9. Summer http://www.summerscraps.com/
10. Faith Abigail- http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
11. Luisa - http://lepaperstudio.blogspot.com/
12. Cindy - http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com
13. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
14. Vivian- http://Vivijdesigns.blogspot.com
15. Kathy U - http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/
16. Crafting Blog Events http://craftingblogevents.blogspot.com

Cards in Envy - Sketch #5

Time for another Cards in Envy Sketch challenge. 

Cards in Envy rules:  Cards in Envy is for cards that fit into a regular first class postage envelope. The most common size being the A2 (5.5 inch x 4.25 inch) OR a square card ( 5 inch x 5 inch or SMALLER). And please remember no lumpy bumpy embellishments. A good rule of thumb is--only one layer on foam tape, no buttons on foam tape, flatter flowers (paper flowers are good), no rosettes, no super thick buttons or brads, etc. If all layers and embellishments together are thicker than 1/4 inch then it's not a card for Cards in Envy.  

This time we are to make a card using the following sketch:

Cards in Envy Sketch #5

Here is my interpretation of the sketch:



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge
Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge

Card recipe:

• Mat 1(solid brown) = 5-3/8" x 4-1/8".
• Mat 2 (pattern) = 5-1/4" x 4".  Echo Park This & That 6x6 paper pad.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (solid brown) = 3-1/4" x 3".  Mat attached with foam tape.
• Mat 4 (yellow pattern) = 3" x 2-3/4".  Echo Park This & That 6x6 paper pad.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 5 (stripped border) = 4" x 1".  Echo Park This and That 6x6 paper pad.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Boy with Airplane = cut base and shadow at 2-1/2" from Cricut A Child's Year cartridge; <Airplane> found on page 69 of the folder.
• Sun (yellow pattern) = cut base and shadow at 1" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Sun> found on page 52 of folder.
• Sun (solid orange) = cut base and shadow at 1-1/4" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Sun> found on page 52 of folder.  Sun attached with foam tape.
• Sun shapes together = right side trimmed before attaching to card with foam tape.
• Accent = brown brad added.



Inside of Card
A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge

Inside of card.

• Mat 1 (solid beige) = 4-3/4" x 3-3/4".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (yellow pattern border) = 4-7/8" x 1-1/4".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Wings = cut at 1" from Cricut A Child's Year cartridge; <shift><Icon><Airplane> found on page 69 of the folder.

Cards in Envy Challenge #3 - Things With Wings

Cards in Envy Challenge - Things with Wings!

It's the 3rd Monday of the Month and the folks at Cards in Envy have challenged us to make a card using the theme "Things with Wings."

Here's the card I made:

Things with Wings
A2 size card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I made my card using Cricut cartridges April Showers and Best Friends Imagine.

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (green checked) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Best Friends.  Mat edge inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (black) = 4.25" x 1.75". 
• Mat 3 (solid green) = 4" x 1.5".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Best Friends.  Mat edge inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  
• Mat 4 (black) = 3.75" x 3.25".  Mat is attached using foam tape.
• Mat 5 (yellow pattern) = 3.5" x 3".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Best Friends.  Mat edge inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Bird and Bird Cage = cut at 3" from Cricut April Showers Lite cartridge.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Best Friends.  Edge of cage inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Sentiment "Super TWEET" = from My Pink Stamper Punny-licious stamp set.
• Ribbon = from Michaels 1/8" ribbon.  Bow tied using Bow Easy in middle of ribbon.   Ribbon attached on back of mat with scotch tape.

Inside of card.

Since I used a black card base, I added a liner to inside of card.

• Mat 1 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".

OWH Sketch #157

To help me create my card, I used Sketch #157 from Operation Write Home.

I'm also entering this on Our Daily Bread - Things That Fly

My Love

A2 sized card:  5.5" x 4.25".
 

Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
 

Mat 2 (dark brown) = cut at 5.2" x 3.9" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; <Oblong> <LaceEdge> on page 44 of folder.  Original size of cut was altered using Cricut Craft Room (free) software.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
 

Mat 3 (music pattern)  = cut at 5.1" x 3.8" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; <Oblong> <LaceEdge> on page 44 of folder. Original size of cut was altered using Cricut Craft Room (free) software. Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
 

Mat 3 (dark brown / small oval) = cut at 2.1" x 1.5" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; <Oblong> <shift> <Ctrus1> on page 64 of folder. Original size of cut was altered using Cricut Craft Room (free) software. Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
 

Mat 4 (turquoise pattern / small oval) = cut at 2" x 1.4" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; <Oblong> <shift> <Ctrus1> on page 64 of folder. Original size of cut was altered using Cricut Craft Room (free) software. Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
 

Butterfly = cut at 1" from Cricut April Showers Lite cartridge; <Buttrfly>.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.

 

Sentiment "My love" = from CartzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

 

Accents = Edges of all cuts inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Ribbon from Michaels.  Viva Decor Pearl Pen used to make accent on butterfly as well as trail from butterfly (turquoise color used).

 

Edges of card rouned at 1/2" using Corner Chomper.

 



Operation Write Home (OWH) sketch #4 used for this card.

I Can Do All Things

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13

A2 sized card.

Flower - April Showers Cricut cartridge, cut at 4 inches
Paper colors - Imagine More Cricut cartridge

Sentiment - CardzTV "Rejoice" stamp set
Ribbon - Michaels

Inside of card.

Stamp - Stampabilities Barrell of Stamps "Spring"

Smiley Worm Card

The Cricut Chirp Challenge 3 :  "A Buzzing Bug Bow

August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012

• Use any sort of bug
• A bow (ribbon or twine)
• You must use a Cricut Cut

Card made using April Showers Cricut cartridge and Imagine More Cricut cartridge (paper colors only).

Flower & flower pot - cut at 4 inches
Worm - cut at 2 inches.

Face on flower from Peachy Keen PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment.

Sentiment from Inkadinkado set.
Card accented with Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen.
Ribbon from Celebrate It - Dollar bin at Michaels.

Butterflies from Martha Stewart punch.

Inside of card.  "God loves you!" sentiment from Cardztv "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.