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Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Spring Card

Designer: Vernetta

Tools and Supplies
Cuddlebug
Sizzix Bigz Die: Tree 3-D
D'vine Swirls Cuddlebug Embossing Folder
Bird Call Cuddlebug Embossing Folder
MS Icicles Edge Punch
Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks: Silver Gray, Blue
ColorBox Ink: Sky Blue
Cricut
Cricut Cartridges: Winnie the Pooh, Freshly Picked
Studio G Stamp: Spring
VersaMark Ink
Zing Embossing Powder: Black Glitter
Flower Shaped Buttons/Brads
Cardstock for grass -- two different colors
Adhesive

1) Cut out tree using the Sizzix die and the Cuddlebug. Emboss tree top with D'vine Swirls folder. Emboss tree trunk with Bird Call folder. 2) Punch 2 strips of "grass" using the MS punch and two different colored green pieces of cardstock. 3) Hand draw some clouds and chalk them with the Pebbles chalks. Cut out and ink with ColorBox ink. 4) Cut a sun using your Cricut and the Winnie the Pooh cartridge. Cut the sign from the Freshly Picked cartridge. Stamp and emboss the word "Spring" onto the sign. 5) Use the flower shaped brads/buttons to embellish the tree. 5) Ink edges to give pop. Layer and secure with adhesive.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Elegant Card Using Metal

Designer: Elizabeth Currie-Matsko

Tools and Supplies
Fuschia Colored Metal Sheet from local supply store
Cuddlebug
Embossing Folder
Embossing Ink
Embossing powder
Heat Tool
Stamp Sentiment
Cardstock
Handmade Fabric Flower

1) Cut cardstock and metal sheet to desired size. 2) Using Cuddlebug, dry emboss metal sheet with desired embossing folder. Adhere embossed metal sheet to card cover. 3) Adhere handmade fabric flower to center of card front. 4) Stamp sentiment on a piece of cardstock cut to the size of the sentiment and heat emboss. Adhere to front of card.