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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Cards...not my strong suit

So I know I had said I was going to post about "Love Day" today, but I realized that I haven't gotten a decent picture of the 2-page layout, so we're going with the 3 cards I've made recently. I try and be creative, but really, cards are not easy. I just haven't been able to figure out how to really jazz up a card, but not have it look like a complete mess. Here are the last few attempts I've had at card making:






First up is the card I made for my sister-in-law. I wanted to put her age on the front, but I think my mistake was making the numbers too big, and not leaving more room to embellish around it...it's a learning curve:


Numbers and balloons were cut using the Celebrations Cart



Next up is a Baby Shower card I made for my friend who's due a month before me. I like this one a little better, but I still think I could have done more...maybe a thicker ribbon perhaps?!?! If you look closely, the blue mat on the front is embossed with tiny hand & footprints:


B-A-B-Y was cut using the New Arrival Cart


Lastly, this is the card I made for my Gram's birthday. It says "Tutu," which is what my son calls her (it's Hawaiian for Grandma). Instead of creating layers for this card, I decided to cut out the frame in white and color it in, just to do something different...did it work???


"Tutu" was cut from George & Basic Shapes (welded together with Design Studio), the tulip frame was cut from the Stretch Your Imagination Cart (I think).



I've created a new birthday card, but it hasn't been given yet, so I'll wait to post that one...I have to say, the more I practice, the better it's getting. Still have a long way to go though! Happy Crafting all, and thanks for stopping by. You can always contact me at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com

8 comments:

  1. Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. Don't worry about your cards, they look great. I've learned over time that a handmade gift will trump anything you can buy.

    Natasha
    craftingwithnatasha.blogspot.com

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  2. You did a fine job on your cards, and As time goes you will be having fun making cards!! I found you through Momo. come by and visit my blog sometime and if you like what you see you could follow me as well!! Have a Great Week!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    Rexann

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  3. Your cards are great! I found you through Momo. I hope you stop by my blog and visit me!

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  4. Thank you all for your kind words! And I agree Natasha, I love to give and receive handmade items the most! Thank you for coming by and following my Blog...I look forward to seeing what projects you all are working on too!

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  5. I think you did a great job considering you don't think do great cards! Momo sent me!

    Mary
    http://marys-crafty-scraps.blogspot.com/

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  6. these cards are great!!

    http://lovecupcakesandjesus.blogspot.com/

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  7. The cards look good! I really love the one you made that said Tutu and I'm sure Tutu will love it also. I found your blog through Momo. I am a new blogger also, since March. Count me in as a new follower and I invite you over to my blog as well!

    Mahalo!
    Susan
    http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  8. Sending you love from the link up party.

    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2011/04/more-thursday.html

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