Sunday, April 27, 2014

Graduation Cards for the New Chef

Hello, Friends!  Excitement in our family as my granddaughter Rachel graduated from Pastry School.  She was definitely the cutest little chef in the graduation ceremony!  So very proud of her.

Here's a couple of graduation cards I made for the occasion:

Card #1

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Inside of Card
Card #2

Shape Card.  Fits into regular A2 sized envelope
Inside of Shape Card



Monday, April 21, 2014

April Showers

Hello, Friends!  The current challenge at Cards in Envy is to create a A2 "flat" card using the theme "April Showers."


  • April Showers Themed Card - A2 size and flat.



  • Paper colors, images and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry.  Top mat is mounted with foam tape.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.



  • Inside of Card.
Thank you for visiting my blog today!  ~ Marilyn

Friday, April 11, 2014

Grasshopper Greetings

Hello, Friends.  The challenge this month with Our Daily Bread is to create a card with an insect.  I chose to create a card with this cute grasshopper from Miss Kate's Cuttables.

A2 Sized Card = 5.5" x 4.25"

  • Grasshopper image from Miss Kate's Cuttable's.  Grasshopper cut 3 times to create a chipboard effect.  Edges inked with blue chalk ink.
  • Paper colors from Doodle Pantry.
  • Banner and grass purchased through the SIL store.  
  • Sentiment from Doodle Pantry.
  • Flower from Mauvy punch.  Center has Liquid Pearls.
  • Inside of card decorated with same paper colors and grasshopper image.
Thank you for visiting my blog today! ~ Marilyn