Sunday, September 1, 2013

OWH VCMP - Sketch #188

The sixth challenge is to create a card using OWH Sketch #188.

Cricut Cartridge:  Pretty Pennants
Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Dolled Up" 6" x 6" pack.
Sentiment:  My Pink Stamper

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Pretty Pennants cartridge
Card Recipe:
Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
Mat 2 (polka dots) = 5 1/4" x 4".
Mat 3 (denim pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".

Banner 1 (small polka dots) = cut at 1" x 5" from Cricut Pretty Pennants; [Banner1].  You'll need to size using either your Gypsy or The Cricut Craft Room.
Banner 2 (large polka dots) = cut at .75" x 4.5" from Cricut Pretty Pennants; [Banner1].  You'll need to size using either your Gypsy or The Cricut Craft Room.
Banner 3 (black) = cut at  .5" x 3.25" from Cricut Pretty Pennants; [Banner1].  You'll need to size using either your Gypsy or The Cricut Craft Room.
Brad = from Cloud9
Sentiment "I miss you so much!" = from My Pink Stamper stamp set.

Inside of Card

 Inside of Card:
Mat 1 (denim pattern) = 5" x 3.75".
Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".

OWH Sketch #188

OWH VCMP - Peace, Love, Joy

The fifth OWH VCMP challenge is to use the masking tape block stamping technique.  This technique involves placing masking tape on your stamping block and then inking it when stamping.

Cricut Cartridges:  Winter Woodland
Designer Paper:  DCWV "Old World Stack" 12" x 12" pack.
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Home for Christmas" stamp set.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 = 5 1/4" x 4".  White card stock stamped using the masking tape block technique.  I used painter's tape and inked it with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
  • Sentiment "Peace, Love, Joy" = CardzTV "Home for Christmas" stamp set.

  • Trees = cut at 3 1/4" from Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge; [Trees] found on page 37 of the folder.  Trees cut twice to give more depth.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (golden pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 1 (white) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".

Saturday, August 31, 2013

OWH VCMP - Love Card

The fourth challenge at OWH VCMP is to create a love card using OWH Sketch #29.

Cricut Cartridge:  Sweethearts
Designer Paper:  DCWV "Old World Stack" 12" x 12" pack.
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Sweethearts cartridge
Card Recipe:
  • Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
  • Mat 2 (cream pattern) = 5 1/4 x 4".
  • Mat 3 (black border) = 2 1/4" x 5 1/4".
  • Mat 4 (tan pattern) = 2" x 5".
  • Mat 5 (black under tree) = 2 3/4" x 3 3/4".  Mat mounted with foam tape.
  • Mat 6 (blue pattern) = 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".

  • Sweetheart Tree = cut at 3" from Cricut Sweethearts cartridge; [Tree] found on page 39 of the folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for faux stitching on hearts.  Tree cut 3 times to create chipboard effect.
  • Sentiment "You & Me" = from CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card:
  • Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Mat 2 (beige) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".

OWH Sketch#29