Snow Birds

Hello, Friends!


The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Snow Birds.  We are making cards that feature snowmen, snow scenes, snowflakes, but also includes birds.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card

The penguins and snowflakes are stamps from Lawn Fawn.  The sentiment is computer generated to fit my design.    

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Penguins and Snowflakes :  Lawn Fawn Winter Penguin
• Sketch:  OWH sketch #9
• Sentiment font :  Christmas (free font on dafont.com)

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Celebrate the Season

Hello, Friends!


The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Celebrate the Season.  You can make any card you like as long as it celebrates a holiday this time of year!

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I used a couple of images from the Silhouette store as well as an OWH Sketch. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Operation Write Home Sketch #2: http://operationwritehome.org/ss-sketch-challenge-2-ribbon-tutorial/
• Digital Paper from LaBoutiqueDeiColori: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBoutiqueDeiColori
• Children Sneaking Downstairs image from Silhouette Store:  Design #69877
• Window Blinds image from Silhouette Store:  Design #19600
• Twine:  purchased at Walmart and is called Friendship Twine; found in children's craft section

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn

Wouldn't That Be Sweet

Hello, Friends!


The newest challenge at Cards in Envy is called Wouldn't That Be Sweet.  You can make any card you like as long as it features something sweet - candy, cookies, cupcakes, etc.  I decided upon candy canes for my something sweet.

Here's mine:

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

I found a similar card on Pinterest  that inspired me when creating this card and used OWH Sketch #31.  The images are from the Silhouette Store. The background paper is all digital paper.

Inside view of card

Recipe for this card:

• Pinterest inspiration :  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ec/67/77/ec67774af2a205d01920a25bea345bc9.jpg
• Operation Write Home Sketch:  http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/2010/08/s-sketch-challenge-31.html
• Digital Paper from SimplyGraphicStore: https://www.etsy.com/people/simplygraphicstore
• Jar image from Silhouette Store:  Design #61854
• Candy Cane images from Silhouette Store:  Design #52326
• Ribbon and holly images from Silhouette Store: Design #51366
• Mistletoe images from Silhouette Store: Design #71736
• Sentiment font = smileheart

Thank you for visiting! ~ Marilyn