Giraffe Birthday Card

Third of 40 Birthday Cards for my daughter! 

• Cricut Cartridge:  Create a Critter.  Winter Frolic.
• Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Up and Away".
• Sentiment:  Inkadinkado "Humorous Birthday" stamp set.
• Punch:  EK Success Scalloped Scallop.
• Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Stickles.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter
Cricut Winter Frolic

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (dark green) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (green pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 3 (dark green under giraffe) = 4.75" x 2.75".
• Mat 4 (green pattern under giraffe) = 4.5" x 2.5".
• Scallop Border = created using EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Mat under giraffe image is mounted with foam tape.

 

• Giraffe = Cut at 4.25" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Giraffe] found on page 47 of the folder.
• Scarf on Giraffe = cut a 1.25" [real dial size] from Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge; [Beaver][Layer-s] found on page 35 of the folder.  Scarf accented with Stickles.
• Sentiment "Happy Birthday!" = from Inkadinkado "Humorous Birthday" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (dark green) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Mat 3 (border) = 1" x 3.5".  Top has been punched with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  As always, I welcome and appreciate your comments!

~ Marilyn

 



OWH VCMP - Spell OWH

The second OWH VCMP challenge is to create a card with elements that represent each letter of Operation Write Home.

Cricut cartridge:  Create a Critter
Designer Paper:  Echo Park "Dots & Stripes" 6" x 6" pack.
Sentiment:  Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.

• O = orange twine and bow
• W = water
• H = "Hello" sentiment

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (brown shimmer) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (brown polka dots) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Orange Bow & Twine = from Sew Easy floss.
• Fish Bowl/Water/Sand/Seaweed = cut image and all layers at 4" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fishbowl-s] found on page 43 of the folder.  White gel pen used to create faux stitching around the bowl.  Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink used on edges of seaweed image.

• Fish = cut image and shadow at 3/4" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fish] found on page 43 of the folder.  I cut the image 3 times to create a chipboard effect.  Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink used on edges of fish.
• Sentiment "Hello" = from  Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3 3/4".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
• Seaweed = cut at 3/4" (real dial size) from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Fishbowl-s][Layer 3] found on page 43 of the folder.

Thankful Worm

I used sketch #182 from Operation Write Home to create this thank you card.

Cricut:  Create a Critter cartridge
Design Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic."
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 5 1/4" x 4".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.
• Mat 3 (turquoise) = 5" x 3 1/4".  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Mats 4 - 8 (beige) = 3" x .75".  Mats embossed with Cuttlebug "Floral Screen."  Inside of embossing folder inked with turquoise ink before embossing.
• Mat 9 (beige under sentiment) = 2 3/4" x .5". 
• Sentiment "Many thanks!" = from CardzTV "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set.
• Baker's Twine = from the Paper Studio.

• Worm = cut at image and shadow 2" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Worm] found on page 65 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.  Chalk used to create cheeks.

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (blue pattern) = 1" x 3.75" before punching with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.

• Worm = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Worm] found on page 65 of the folder. 
• Face on worm is from Peachy Keen PK-450 Wide Eyed Face Assortment.  White gel pen used to color in eyes.

Operation Write Home
Sketch #182

Treasure You

I Treasure You!

Cricut Life is a Beach
Cricut Create a Critter
Cricut Elegant Edges

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (pattern) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Paper from Authentique "Summer" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (blue) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Paper from Authentique "Summer" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat under Treasure Chest = cut at 3" from Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge; found on page 36 of the folder.  Mat is mounted with foam tape.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Wave Border = cut at 1.25" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; found on page 45 of the folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for stitching.

• Treasure Chest = cut at 2" from Cricut Life is a Beach cartridge; found on page 75 of the folder  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for the stitching.
• Sea Weed = cut at 1.25" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; found on page 43 of the folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for the stitching.
• Sea Stars = cut at .25" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge: found on page 41 of the folder.  Brown colored pencil used to make accents.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".

• Fish = cut at 1" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; found on page 43 of the folder.  I only used the first cut and the first layer cut.  Paper from Authentique "Summer" 6x6 pad.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  Black gel pen used for eye and stitching on tail of fish.

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.

MCCR - Water Things

The theme for My Cricut Craft Room today is Festive Water Things.  I created an underwater scene card using Cricut cartridges Create a Critter and Life is a Beach.



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Create a Critter
Life is a Beach

 Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (light blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Mat has been embossed using Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder.
• Water = cut at 5 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of the folder.  I cut on at 5" that was too small, so I just layered that underneath, which created the multiple waves.  Top of Water is inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  Paper is from Recollections Primary Pin Dot Card stock.
• Sand = Cut two at 5 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of the folder.  You'll need two because one is too short to fit card.  Top of Sand inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.



Close up of Fish and Water Bubbles



• Fish = cut at 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of the folder.  I opted not to use Layer 2 or Layer 3 for my fish.  Tail of fish has Liquid Pearls. 
• Water Bubbles = cut two at 1/2" and one at 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of folder.  (top layer for the sand dollar) I used the same light blue paper as the background.  I added Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to top and let dry overnight before adding to the card.  Once is dries it becomes clear and has little air bubbles in it.  Fish is mounted with foam tape.



Close up of Sun



• Sun = cut at 1 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 52 of the folder.  Outer edge of sun has Stickles added to it.  Sun is mounted with foam tape.



Close up of Treasure Chest



• Kelp = cut at 1 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 42 of the folder.  Edges inked using Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink. 
• Seahorse = cut at 1 1/4" using the "flip button" from Create a Critter found on page 42 of folder. 
• Starfish = cut at 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 41 of folder.  I didn't use the layer for mine.  Starfish has Liquid Pearls added.
• Treasure Chest = cut at 1 1/2" from Life is a Beach found on page 75 of the folder.  Gold Stickles and Liquid Pearls added.  Treasure Chest has one layer of foam tape on bottom and two layers of foam tape on lid.
• "Jewels" in Treasure Chest = bling from my stash.  Purchased at Michael's.



Close up of Star Fish



• Coral = cut at 1 1/2" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of folder.  Purple Stickles has been added to it.
• Seahorse = cut at 1 1/4" from Create a Critter found on page 42 of folder.



Inside of Card
Create a Critter
Life is a Beach

 Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Coral = cut at 1 1/4" from Create a Critter found on page 43 of folder. Purple Stickles has been added to it.
• Starfish = cut at 3/4" from Create a Critter found on page 41 of folder. I didn't use the layer for mine. Starfish has Liquid Pearls added.
• Anchor = cut at 1 1/2" from Life is a Beach found on page 76 of the folder.

Inspiration for this card came from Live Love and Scrap.

MCCR - All Time Favorite Projects

Welcome to May's My Cricut Craft Room's All Time Favorite Projects Blog Hop!

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Below are some of my favorite projects. 


#1 - Diaper cake - Under the Big Top. Uses Cricut cartridges Create a Critter and Sugar and Spice. Elephants on top are made using baby wash cloths.




Under the Big Top Diaper Cake
Create a Critter
Sugar and Spice

# 2 - Dinosaur Diaper Cake.  Uses Cricut cartridges Create a Critter, Paper Doll Dress Up and Dinosaur Tracks.



Dinosaur Diaper Cake
Create a Critter
Paper Doll Dress Up
Dinosaur Tracks


# 3 - Owl Time Out Stool - Uses Create a Critter and Imagine Best Friends cartridges.



Owl Time Out Stool
Create a Critter
Imagine Best Friends


# 4 - Baby Decor Shadow Boxes.   Uses Create a Critter and Sugar and Spice Lite cartridges.



Baby Decor Shadow Boxes
Create a Critter
Sugar and Spice


# 5 - Monogram Hairbrushes with Shrinky Dinks Charms.  Uses Storybook and Imagine Best Friends cartridges.




Monogram Hairbrushes
Storybook
Imagine Best Friends

# 6 -  Lost Sock - wall art for laundry room. Created using Cricut Meow Lite cartridge. Colors from Imagine Best Friends cartridge.



Lost Sock Wall Art
Meow Lite
Imagine Best Friends



# 7 - Super Hero Shelf - A Place to Hang My Cape.  Published in Cricut Home Decor Idea Book.  Uses Create a Critter, Paper Doll Dress Up and Plantin Schoolbook.





Super Hero Shelf
Create a Critter
Paper Doll Dress Up
Plantin Schoolbook

# 8 - Beware! - Uses Mini Monsters and Imagine Better Together.



Beware!
Mini Monsters
Imagine Better Together



 

# 9 - Birthday Card - Uses Create a Critter 2.




Birthday Card
Create a Critter 2

#10 - Happy Mother's Day! - Uses Bloom Lite cartridge.




Happy Mother's Day
Bloom Lite


Next go to Julie's Blog at the Cricut Chirp!

Blog Line Up:

• MCCR Favorite Project's Blog Hop - My Cricut Craft Room
• Sandy - Scrapbook Blessings
• Marilyn - ~ Marilyn's Cricut Cards ~
• Julie - Cricut Chirp
• Cindy - In Love with Paper!
• Faith - Faith Abigail Designs
• Luisa - L.E. Paper Studio
• Viviana - Crafting Designs by Viviana
• Erica - Erica's Projects




Bone-Jour!

Operation Write Home - VCMP 2013 - Make a Card from a Photo

A2 size card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (maroon) = 5.25" x 4".
• Mat 2 (pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from Authentique Hope.
• Photo of Dogs = 3" x 4"; trimmed with extra white edge. 
• Bone = cut at 1" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge: found on page 34 of folder.
• Sentiment "Bone-Jour!" = from Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals" stamp set.

Inside of Card
Cricut Create a Critter

Inside of Card =

• Mat 1 (maroon) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Fire Hydrant = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; found on page 35 of folder.

Say Cheese!

Operation Write Home VCMP 2013 - Add Googlie Eyes

What's inside that black hole?  Don't worry.  Put a smile on your face - say cheese!

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (brown polka dot) = 5.5" x 4.25".  Paper from Echo Park Bundle of Joy Boy pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (brown border at bottom) = 5.5" x 1".  Mat embossed with the Paper Studio Stripes folder.
• Cheese = cut at 3" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Mouse-Accessory-s> found on page 37 of folder.  Cut a second image for background without the holes (hide contour features found on the Gypsy and Cricut Craft Room).  Image embossed with Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder.
• Black Hole = cut an oval at about 2" and trim off the bottom to create the "hole" look. 
• Google Eyes = .5 mm size.
• Sentiment "Smile!" from Cardztv "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.  Mat under sentiment cut freehand to size.

Inside of Card
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (brown polka dots) = 5.25" x 4". Paper from Echo Park Bundle of Joy Boy pack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Cheese = cut at 1.25" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Mouse-Accessory> found on page 37 of folder.
• Mouse = cut at 2.75" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge: <Mouse> found on page 37 of folder.  Polka dots on mouse stomach is from Echo Park Bundle of Joy Boy pack. 

Heartfelt

Heartfelt Thanks

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5.5" x 4.25".  Paper from DCWV The Crafty Stack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (multiple pattern diagonal) = cut several 1" strips of pattern paper.  Attached to 4.75" x 3.5" cardstock at an angle.  Trim pattern paper that extends past base cardstock.  Mat 2 embossed with Cuttlebug Geometric Rings folder.
• Postage Stamp with Heart = using Gypsy or Cricut Craft Room = cut at 1" <Snail-Accessory> from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; found on page 67 of folder.   In center of postage stamp image, added heart at .25" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Turtle-Phrase-s> found on page 64 of folder.  Before cutting, remove extra contour lines from Postage Stamp image.  Add a solid color behind image once cut.   Image embossed with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  Punch a small hole through one corner for twine.  Mount with foam tape.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Twine = from The Paper Studio.

Side view of card
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Inside Card:

• Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3.75". Paper from DCWV The Crafty Stack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Postage Stamp with Heart = using Gypsy or Cricut Craft Room = cut at 1" <Snail-Accessory> from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; found on page 67 of folder. In center of postage stamp image, added heart at .25" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Turtle-Phrase-s> found on page 64 of folder. Before cutting, remove extra contour lines from Postage Stamp image. Add a solid color behind image once cut. Image embossed with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.

Entered on Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown Thank you

Cards in Envy - Challenge Paper Strips Instead of Ribbon

Cards in Envy Challenge - use paper strips instead of ribbon. 

Here is my card:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Bow Ties from Create a Critter cartridge

I used my Cricut Create a Critter cartridge to create the bow ties.  Here's how I made this card:

• Mat 1 (checker pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack.  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.
• Mat 2 (solid beige) = 3.25" x 3.25".  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.
• Mat 3 (light green & tan circle pattern) = 3" x 3".  Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack. Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.
• Bow Ties = cut at 2.5" (real dial size) from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Hedgehog><Layer3>; on page 62 of folder.  Edges of bow tie inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.  Center of bow tie is glued to card, edges have foam tape under them.  White stitching created with white gel pen.
• Buttons = from Martha Stewart punch.  The twine on buttons are two different colors (beige and light green) of Friendship Twine (purchased at Walmart in children's craft section.). 
• Mat 4 (maroon strip under sentiment mat) = 4" x .25" (approximately).  White stitching created with white gel pen.
• Sentiment "Happy Father's Day" = from Hero Arts stamp set.
• Mat 5 (beige under sentiment) = cut to sentiment size.  Edges have been paper pierced and faux stitching in brown created using a colored pencil.  Edges of mat are inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.

Inside of card.

Inside of card.

• Mat 1 (checker pattern) = 5.25" x 4". Paper from DCWV Mainstreet Stack. Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.
• Mat 2 (solid beige) = 4.75" x 3.50". Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen.
• Bow Tie = cut at 2.5" (relative size) from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Hedgehog><Layer3>; on page 62 of folder.  Faux stitching created with white gel pen.

* Inspiration for this card came from a Pinterest photo that led me here. 

Ahoy! Whale Card

Cards in Envy Challenge!

It's the 3rd Monday of the month - time for a challenge from Cards in Envy.  Our challenge this time is to create a card using Polka Dots and/or Stripes.

Cards in Envy Polka Dots and/or Stripes Challenge.
A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".

I created a card using the Buccaneer Imagine cartridge for my paper colors and the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge for my whale and message bubble images.

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (big red polka dots) = 4" x 2.5".  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (blue stripes) = 4" x 2.5".   Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (solid black) = 3" x 3".  Mat has been embossed using the Cricut Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.  Top and bottom of mat has foam tape to allow attachment over the ribbon underneath.
• Mat 4 (solid red) = 2.5" x 2.5".   Mat has been embossed using the Cricut Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Whale image = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; <Whale>; page 41 of the folder.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Whale is mounted with very thin foam just to slightly lift from mat underneath.  The foam tape used is about the same thickness as cardstock.  Water spout on whale has Stickles "Diamond" applied.  White gel pen used to color in whale's eyes.  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.  Edges of whale inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Message Bubble "Ahoy" image mat 1 (black) = cut at 1.3" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Cow><Phrase>, on page 60 of the folder.   Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.
• Message Bubble "Ahoy" image mat 2 (beige) = cut at 1.2" from Create a Critter cartridge; <Cow><Phrase>, on page 60 of the folder. Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink.  One side of the message bubble is mounted with foam tape, the other was taped directly to the mat.
• To get the "Ahoy" on the message bubble:  I left the message bubble on my Cricut mat after is was printed and cut.   Using the Cricut Craft Room software (free software), I typed the word "Ahoy" in the center of the bubble image.   Text font used is from the free Cricut Craft Room Basic Images.  I did a solid fill of the text using the black color from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge.   I sent my Cricut mat back thru the Imagine using the "print only" feature.
• Accents added:  black velvet ribbon from Michaels in center of card.  Four half gems (blue) also from Michaels.

Inside of card.

To create the inside of my card:

• Mat 1 (big red polka dots) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Buccaneer Imagine Cricut cartridge. Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 
• Mat 2 (beige) - 4.75" x 3.5".  Edges of mat inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. 

Baby Chick Card

A2 sized card.

Mat 1 (stripped pattern) = 3" x 4.25".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge.
Mat 2 (light green) = 3" x 4.25".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge.

Zigzag mats = created using EK Sucess punch.

Baby Chick = cut at 3" using Cricut Create a Critter, <Chick> on page 53 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge.

Egg Shell = cut at 2.25" using Cricut Create a Critter cartridge, <Shell> on page 53 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge.

Sentiment "Babies are such Sweet BEGINNINGS." = Cloud Design "Simple Thoughts - Baby" stamp set.

Accents = edges of chick and shell inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.  Chick and top of shell mounted on single layer of foam tape.  Bottom shell mounted with double layer of foam tape.

Inside of card.

Mat 1 (light green) = 5" x 3.75". Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge.

Bees Knees

"S" fold card.

Card base is created normally, 5.5" x 4.25".   Fold top back over on top of itself to create the "S".

Paper is from K&Company "SW Meadow".

Mat 1 (sunflowers) = 5.25" x 4"
Mat 2 (yellow design) = 5.25" x 1 7/8"
Mat 3 (green behind bee) = 2.5" x 2.5"
Mat 4 (sunflowers on top of green mat) = 2.25" x 2.25"

Bee = cut at 2" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge, <Bee>, page 68 of folder.  Antennae on bee accented with gold Stickles.

Open view of card.

Sentiment = "You're the Bee's Knees" from Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals".

Mat 1 (solid green) = 2.5" x 2.5"
Mat 2 (yellow design) = 2.25" x 2.25"

Card Scrap 39 - Cupcakes and Kisses

4th card from Card Scrap #39: Card created using Card Scrap sketch. 

A2 sized card.

Mat 1 (dark purple) = 4.5" x 3.25". Embossed with Cuttlebug Divine Swirl folder.
Mat 2 (teal) = 4" x 2.75". Embossed with Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder.

Lady Bug  = cut at 1.2 inches from Create a Critter Cricut cartridge, <LadyBug2>, page 62 of folder. Paper colors for lady bug are from Enjoy the Seasons Imagine cartridge.  Lady bug is mounted on foam tape.

All edges and lady bug have Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.
Accents = Glossy Accents added to spots on lady bug image.

Inside card.

Mat 1 (white) = 5" x 3.75"; edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.
Mats 2 (dark purple) = 2.25" x 1.5".

Cupcake = cut at 1.2 inches from Create a Critter cartridge, <Cupcake>, page 36 of folder.  Paper colors for cupcake are from Enjoy the Seasons Imagine cartridge. 

Accents = Glossy Accents added to cherry on cupcake.

Sentiment = "Cupcakes & Kisses" , maker of stamp set unknown.