Zebra Birthday Card

It's been a long time. I'm going to try to do better... This card is 4.5x6". I used the Zebra from the Create a Critter cartridge.

There are two zebra stripe pattern papers on this card. I round punched the corners. I used "Happy Birthday" embossing folder. I also tied a small knot on the embossed part.

I finished the inside using the same pattern papers and added a white mat so a greeting could be added later.

I faux dotted the inside mat as well as the outside around the black zebra stripe to break up the white card base.

Easter Chick Fun Frame Card

You need double sided paper to complete the look as well as some ribbon and some Easter Chick embellishments. The finished look forms a frame around the flower in the center.
 
Card base is 9" x 6" scored and folded at 4.5". I used a solid colored mat that measured 4.25" x 5.75".
 
Using double sided pattern paper cut a piece to 4" x 4"
- using Martha Stewart scoring board, score on diagonals at 5/8" and 1 3/8" on each side. - NOTE: if using a different scoring board dimensions may vary!
- fold the 1 3/8" side in and then fold back at 5/8"' on all four sides
   
I used a "Happy Easter" sentiment at the bottom center.
 
I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder to emboss about 3/4s of the mat which ended about 1/4" above the greeting and add a ribbon across the card where the Swiss Dots end.
 
Inside mat measurements:
5.5x4" on one side of the pattern paper
4.5x3" on white.
 

Makes a cute and fun card for any occasion! Enjoy!

Design inspired by France Martin at www.frenchiestamps.com

Graduation Card

I used the Locker Talk cartridge and cut the grad cap at 2.25" with a white shadow. I used the D'vine swirls embossing folder. the card is 4.25x5.5". The gray mat is 4x5.25". The inside mat is 4x5.25 for blue and 3x4.25 for white. I faux stitched the grad cap, sentiment and white mat on the inside.

 

 

Pink Bunny

This little bunny will make any little girls Easter! She is made from two hearts, two large circles, 1 medium circle, and 3 small circles. The ears are upside down leaves all cut from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. I added a pink ribbon to the top. I used Swiss dot embossing folder on the pink in the ears, face and nose. 

Design inspired by Mary at www.cardztv.com and Traci Lord via Dawn5377 (YouTube) 

Flower Fun Frame Birthday Card

This is a fast and fun creative card. A fun folding technique is used on this card - you need double sided paper to complete the look as well as some ribbon and fabric flowers (you could also use an embellishment instead of the flowers). The finished look forms a frame around the flower in the center.
 
 
Card base is 9" x 6" scored and folded at 4.5". I used a solid colored mat that measured 4.25" x 5.75".
 
Using double sided pattern paper cut a piece to 4" x 4"
- using Martha Stewart scoring board, score on diagonals at 5/8" and 1 3/8" on each side. - NOTE: if using a different scoring board dimensions may vary!
- fold the 1 3/8" side in and then fold back at 5/8"' on all four sides
- add a flower to inside with a brad - I used 3 layers of "studio g" paper flowers I got at Walmart.
  
I used a "Happy Birthday" sentiment at the bottom center and embossed it using versa mark and embossing powder.
 
I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder to emboss about 3/4s of the mat which ended about 1/4" above the greeting and add a ribbon across the card where the Swiss Dots end.
 

I adhered the mat to the card base and then adhered the  square/diamond to the top.

Inside mat measurements:
5.5"x4" on one side of the pattern paper
5"x3.5" on the opposite side
4.5"x3" for the white mat

 
Makes a cute and fun card for any occasion! Enjoy!



Design inspired by France Martin at www.frenchiestamps.com

Astronaut and Rocket Birthday Card

This card features an Astronaut who just got dropped off at the moon to explore. There are many techniques used in the card, from chalking, faux stitching to foam pop-ups to add dimension. Here's how to recreate...
 
The card base is 9" x 6", scored and folded at 4.5". The card opens upward
 
The cloud mat is 4" x 5.5"
I faux stitched the card base on the edges and edges of mat

I cut the Astronaut and rocket from the B is for Boy cartridge at 3"

I cut a 4” circle for the moon from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge, and embossed it with the "spots and dots" cuttlebug folder

I added some gray chalk to moon to make it more realistic and adhered it flat to card in the corner, cut off access moon

I added foam to both the rocket and astronaut, and adhered them to card
I Stamp the “Happy Birthday” sentiment directly to the pattern mat, you could also stamp on a solid colored base and adhere it to the card if your pattern paper is darker.
 

Inside:
Pattern mat is 4" x 5.5" and the white mat is 3.5" x 5"
I chalked the edges of the white mat and adhered it to the mat and then to the card.
I faux stitched the card and mat edges, then stamped the sentiment inside "may all your wishes come true".  To finish it up I added blue dots to the white mat edges.