Sketch Challenge # 206 at FCCB

I am going to call this post a "Tale of Two Cards". First this is the card that I posted for the challenge. I used Cricut cartridges,  George and Basic Shapes and Ribbons and Rosettes.

 Here is the inside. Sometimes I don't finish the inside when I am not using the card right away. I like to personalize the inside with my message, but since I was using this one I went ahead and finished it.

 Here's a tip. I like to write my message on another piece of card stock so if I mess up I can start over and not ruin my card. I then adhere it to the inside.

Now for the tale. I originally made another card for the challenge, but was never really happy with it. It looked OK and followed the design of the sketch, but there was something about it I did not like. Since I needed a wedding card I decided I would use the sketch and see how it turned out. I am so glad I did because I think it turned out beautiful.

This time I cut my card base as a 5x5 square.  I think that is what made the difference. Before I made the card base A2 size. 

The first step was spraying the white card stock with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist. It's hard to see it in the picture, but in real life it added a lot to the card. Then I ran it though the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dot folder.  Because of the square shape the folder was not wide enough to cover the whole card which worked out perfectly, because that is where I ended up stamping my sentiment.

The heart border was cut from silver paper using the Ribbon and Rosettes cartridge. I had to trim it down because it was a little too wide. I adhered it to the card and used white seam binding for the bow. 

The next step was embellishing the rectangular piece from the card design. It's two layers of paper, one silver and the other white. I stamped the black dot border using the Fiskars celebration stamp set. I used this stamp set for all the stamping on this card. The intertwining hearts are cut using the silhouette feature from George and Basic Shapes in silver paper. For the Mr. and Mrs. I used Thickers "Lark" by Dear Lizzy.

The finishing touch, four square rhinestones at each corner.  I used pop dots to elevate this off the base for more dimension.

And now you my be wondering about the other card. Well here it is. So you be the judge.

Hope you will link your project using the sketch at FCCB. Good luck and have fun. And if it doesn't turn out right the first time try again. Maybe sometime in the future this card will be just right for the occassion. Thanks for looking and leave a comment. Let me know which card you like.

Bye, Bye for Now

KIM

WEDDING DAYS Challenge # 165

This weeks challenge at FCCB is to make a wedding project or gift. I have used the Celebrate with a Flourish cartridge to make a card with a wedding cake.

I cut the white card stock base at A2 size and rounded the corners. The patterned paper is from DCWV Luxury Stack  8x8 pad.  I cut the cake at 4" and cut off the candles.  I then ran it through the Cuttle bug using Swiss Dot folder.  Instead of using the raised dots I turned it over and used the indentions.  I filled them with Crystal Stickles.  I had some trim leftover from a project and it was enough to drape onto the cake like icing.   I used a white Prima flower and a green gemstone for the top. For dimension I placed the shadow down and then popped the cake up off the shadow.

The stamp is one from the bargin bin stamped in Staz On Jet Black.  The paper was shiny and I wanted to make sure the sentiment stayed on the paper.  The sheer green ribbon is another leftover piece.

Hope you join us this week for our wedding challenge.

Bye, Bye for Now, 

KIM

WEDDING BLISS FCCB #121

My wedding card was made using "Paper Doll Dress Up".  I used the bride and groom cuts on page 30 and 31.  I only cut out the clothes, top hat and veil.  I wanted a more grown up look.  Cutting out the paper dolls looked too childish to me. My cut was 2 1/2".   

I used my white gel pen and Black Diamond stickles on the tux and Crystal stickles on the gown.

The stamp I used for the sentiment was something I had but I don't know who it's by. I think it was a generic stamp.

The ribbon is from Walmart. It was left over from when I made the wedding favors.  You may remember them from an earlier post. I made the bow tie and sash from a small piece.

I think it turned out cute.  Wish me luck in the challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.

Bye Bye for now

Kim