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Showing posts with label Stretch Your Imagination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stretch Your Imagination. Show all posts

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Mini Mod Podge

While I'm waiting for photos to be printed for one of my current projects, I thought I'd give another mini-album my attention. I bought a pre-cut, 5 page Christmas tree chipboard album at Michaels Craft Store, and decided to use Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the tree. With a few swipes of the sponge brush and little mess, the paper was on and I could easily cut away the excess with a craft knife.




Before Mod Podge:




After Mod Podge:




Now onto the fun part...embellishing!


Cover:



Page 1/2:



Page 3/4:



Page 5/6:




Page 6/7:





Embellishments were cut using the Doodlecharms & Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridges. All photo mats are cut to fit a standard wallet size photo.



If you are interested in purchasing THIS particular album, or would like something similar, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com



Happy crafting!!!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Engagement Card

One of our close friends has decided to tie the knot, and this weekend we're going to their engagement party! I wanted to show the happy couple how happy we are for them by MAKING the card, instead of picking out a store bought creation...and this is what I came up with!


Materials: Base - Standard 5x6.5 blank white card Main layer - Red Cardstock Bride/Groom - Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridge, Base (cut in black) & Layer (cut in white) @ 5" Best Wishes - Cricut Classic Font 4"x2.5" (using Design Studio)