Thank You Card

Another flower power thank you card.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".
Paper colors from Cricut Imagine "Imagine More" cartridge.

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5.25" x 4".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Flower Petals - Color 1 (beige pattern) = two at 1.25" x 1.25", one at 1" x 1", one at 1.25" x 2.25".
• Flower Petals - Color 2 (diamond pattern) = two at 1.25" x 1.25", one at 1" x 1".
• Flower Petals - Color 3 (polka dots) = two at 1" x 1", one at 1.25" x 1.25".
• Round corners at 1/2" and ink edges with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink. Attach all petals with ATG except the 1.25" x 2.25" petal. Trim off petals that hang off edge of mat. Emboss mat with attached petals with Indentz Vine folder.
• Petal sizes (left to right) = Diamond pattern and beige pattern = 1.25" x 1.25".  Polka dot and beige pattern = 1" x 1". Polka dot and diamond pattern = 1" x 1". Beige pattern with sentiment = 1.25" x 2.25". Last three Diamond pattern, beige pattern and polka dot are all 1.25" x 1.25'.
• Stamp sentiment "Thanks" on 1.25" x 2.25" petal. Attach with foam tape.  Add Liquid Pearls to accent the sentiment.  Sentiment from TPC Studio Greetings stamp set.
• Punch flowers from Martha Stewart punch and attach to centers of petals. Add Liquid Pearls to centers of punched flowers.

Side view of card

Inside of card:

• Mat 1 (polka dot) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.25".
• Flowers = from Martha Stewart punch. Centers have Liquid Pearls.

Inspiration for this card came from Laura Lipe.



Cards in Envy Sketch Challenge #1

Cards in Envy Challenge Time!

The folks at Cards in Envy are hosting a sketch challenge on the first Monday of each month, beginning February 4, 2013.  

Cards in Envy Challenge #1.  

 Our first challenge is to create a card using the following sketch:

 

Here is the card I created using the Cards in Envy Sketch #1:

 

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".

Here's how I made my card:

• Mat 1 (yellow spotted) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
• Mat 2 (green flower pattern) = 5.25" x .75".  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.
• Bee = cut at 2" using "flip feature" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  <HeartBee> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.  Bee is mounted with foam tape. 
• "Bee mine" = cut at 1" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  <HeartBee> <Phrase> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge. 
• Hearts on lower right corner = extra hearts from Bee - cut at 2" relative size & flip feature.  <HeartBee> <Layer-s> found on page 31 of folder.  Paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge. 
• Accents = Liquid Pearls "Biscue" used to create bee trail between bee and hearts.  Edges of mats and all images inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

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Want to play?  ~ pretty please? ~

The rules are simple ...

• Create a card using the Cards in Envy Sketch that can be sent in a regular, postage paid envelope
• You are free to use any images, stamps, cut outs, die cuts and embellishments that are no thicker than a penny
• Please link back to your post and not your blog
• Please no back linking
• Please post a link on your blog to Cards in Envy

I can't wait to see what you create!!

 

~ Marilyn ~

This card was also entered in the BBTB2 challenge.

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.

Perfect Harmony

A2 sized card.  All cuts and paper colors from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.

Mat 1 (black) = 5.25' x 4"
Mat 2 (striped) = 5" x 3.75"; paper found on page 38 of folder; edges inked with Tim Holtz "faded jeans"
Mat 3 (black) = 4.75" x 3.5"
Mat 4 (music) = 4.5" x 3.25"; paper found on page 38 of folder; edges inked with Tim Holtz "faded jeans"

Piano with frame = cut at 3" from Imagine More; page 9.  The single note layer had Glossy Accents added to it before it was mounted on card.

Layers:  "perfect harmony", single note and piano and mounted on a single layer of foam tape.

More about paper mats:

I cut a rectangle from stock images found on the Imagine.   Using the 2:3 rectangle, I set the size at 4.2" and then color filled with the paper colors I wanted.   From there, I cut the papers down to needed mat sizes (see above).

The edges of all pattern mats were inked with Tim Holtz "faded jeans".  

Also, I cut two of the piano & frame image.  One image was cut with all layers and one without layers.   The image without layers was added to the card first.   Then I added the layers I wanted to standout on top using foam tape.  

Layers added and mounted with foam tape:  sentiment (perfect harmony), single note, piano.   I used the double note on the inside of the card.

Inside of card.

Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75"
Mat 2 (music) = 4.75" x 3.5"; paper found on page 38 of folder; edges inked with Tim Holtz "faded jeans"
Mat 3 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.25"; edges inked with Tim Holtz "faded jeans"

Image = double notes are from the layers associated with the piano cut; Glossy Accents added to image before adding to card.

There's Snow One Like You

Operation Write Home:  VCMP Challenge #3

A2 sized card.

Mat 1 = 5.25" x 4"
Mat 2 = 5" x 3.75"

Trees : cut at 3.5" from Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge, page 37 in folder, <Trees>.  Paper color used for trees is from Cricut Imagine More cartridge.

Sentiment:  "There's Snow one like you!" from Scrappy Mom's "Winter Wishes" stamp set.


Snowflake stamps:  Stampabilities Barrel of Stamps "Christmas"

Accents:  Snow on bottom and on tree tops:  Liquid Applique.  Stickles added to tree on far right.  Third tree also mounted on foam tape.

Inside of card.  

Mat = 5" x 3.75"

Toad-ally Fabulous

Operation Write Home card

Cricut Cardz Challenge #114 "Critter Cuties"

August 15, 2012 - August 28, 2012

A2 size card.

Frog and lilly pad - Create a Critter Cricut cartridge, 3 inches
Paper colors - Imagine More Cricut cartridge

Sentiment - My Pink Stamper "Punny-licious" stamp set
Accent - Googly Eyes on frog.  Frog also heat embossed.

Inside of card.

Dragonfly - Create a Critter Cricut cartridge - 2.5 inches

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"

Have a Hoot

Cricut Cardz Challenge #114 "Critter Cuties"

August 15, 2012 - August 28, 2012

A2 sized card.
Owl on left was cut using the "flip" feature.
Owls - Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge, cut at 2.8 inches
Mat behind sentiment - Elegant Edges - cut at 2 inches and trimmed
Paper Colors - Imagine More Cricut cartridge
Fench - Martha Stewart punch
Sentiment - "Have a Hoot!" - Scrappy Mom "Amusing Animals" stamp set
Sentiment - "Have the Happiest Birthday!"  - My Pink Stamper stamp set

Ribbon - Michaels
Accent - Googly Eyes

Inside of Card.

Stamp - Studio G
Accent - colored in stamp using colored pencils

Make a Big Wish

Cricut Cardz Challenge #114 "Critter Cuties"

August 15, 2012 - August 28, 2012

A2 sized card. 

Paper colors:  Imagine More Cricut cartridge.
Seal and stand under seal:  Create a Critter Cricut cartridge, 2.5 inches
Balloon:  Create a Critter Cricut cartridge, 2.5 inches.

Sentiment:  Studio G
Mat under sentiment:  1.5 inches x 2.5 inches

Card Mat 1:  5.25 inches x 4 inches
Card Mat 2:  5 inches x 3.75 inches

Accents:  Cuttlebug Swiss Dots (on balloon), Glossy Accents (on seal stomach)
Balloon string:  from Walmart (Friendship floss)

Inside of card.

Mat 1:  3.75 inches x 4.75 inches
Mat 2:  3.5 inches x 4.5 inches

Stamp:  Studio G

Accent:  balloon and package colored with colored pencils

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.