Card Challenge

I have set a goal of 52 Card posts this year one for each week. Okay I know I am behind, but I have until the end of the month to post 4. I am also going to try and post one file give away (png, pdf, gsd, wpc, etc.).

Hope you have a great 2012.

Fly Like A Butterfly

Because this is an Easter/Birthday gift, I will not see it on the wall. Thought someone out there might like to have the WPC file. I do have a GSD file but it has not been cleaned up or cut. If you would like it, just let me know in a comment.

Cupcake Card

Well it has been a while since I have had time to craft. I miss how much it relaxes me. I have quite a few birthdays this month. I did several version of the above card. This is the first version so it had a few flaws.

When I cut the Happy Birthday with my Craft Robo, I used inside lettering for the other card. Love getting two projects from one cut.

Sorry the inside is so blurry; I did not see the blur until I upload the picture. Of course the card was long gone by then. I used The Glitter Stack paper by DCWV and held the bottom flap closed with two glitter brads. The blank side of the tag hold my sentiment.

I had this idea for a reverse flap to write on for the inside of the other card. I still don't like how it turned out for cutting and folding. I'll have to work on that template some more. Sewing the flap closed was a boo boo, But with added sequined flowers, it turned a mistake into an okay project.

Couple of things about this project. Do not mix the sides of the template or you will have to trim. (see the picture above). Here are the PDF template and the GSD template. Please remember they are not for resale.

Wedding Shower

This card and envelope were made for a wedding shower. I designed this card with my Craft Robo. I used white card stock for the first cut and the silhouette couple was cut from black card stock. Fisker punch for the trim on the front of card and inside for a finishing touch. I was in a hurry and did not design an edge. I printed a scatter of hearts on the front corner of the envelope. I hope Lisa liked the card.

It bugs me about the trim. I will share the GSD file in the future when I fix the border.

Paisley Elements

When you do not get any feedback, you never know if anyone out there likes what you are doing. I hope some one like this file. It is not glued together yet, because I am not sure how I am going to use them.

For a challenge on the UK Scrappers, I created the paisley file with my Craft Robo. You can download the GSD file.

Jungle Theme Baby Shower

This is my word book. It is a card for a baby shower tomorrow. I designed the colored background paper and it is included in the GSD file. The "Born to be Wild" graphics by Shelly Comisky can be found at pccrafter.com.
I used my Cuttlebug to emboss each page. It dressed up the back side enough to leave them plain.
Each photo spot is raised with a pop dot. Since this is going to be given at the baby shower ultra-sound pictures will be placed on each page.
I punched holes with my Big Bite and tied ribbon on the rings after I assembled the album.Maybe I'll make another one for a girl. Here are the GSD file which includes that blue background paper: B ; A ; B ; Y For those of you without a Craft Robo I am working on a PDF file.

Graduation Box

Here is a small graduation box made with my Craft Robo. The tassel is attached to the hat at the top with a small brad. It is 1 1/2" by 2 1/2". Just right for a graduation 2009 key chain. I am still trying to get the hang of changing RM 5.1 into DXF  and other compatible files. But for those who can use a GSD file, Here is the file.  Because I hate to waste paper, there are two boxes on one 8.5 x 11 sheet.

The box pictured was cut with a light weight card stock about 32 lb. Only because at the time I could not find heavier card stock in black. Be sure to slow down your machine because it has some very delicate cuts. I used a small white scrap square to back the inside of the graphic area. You could use clear transparency.

Birthday Wishes

Not enough time to work up the card for this layout. Here is a happy birthday wish I cut with my new Gazelle. I am loving it so far. I will post the works and mat in GSD, WPC, and DXF in a couple of days. So if you are interested in the freebie, please check back.

Special Delivery Card

Again, I could not find a graphic I liked that could be use to sale. So I designed a stork for this project. I used paper from DCWV The Summer Stack for the plaid. Cuttlebug embossed the white back ground with hearts using Love Language Combo (hearts). 

Cuttlebug scalloped edge on the bottom of the back page. The cover is trimmed 1/2" on the bottom to revel the scallop. I used my new Gazelle for the cutting out all the goodies. I had a hard time getting it to cut. I was ready to box it up and send it back after a week of fighting with it. But as you can see I finally succeeded. A few more tries and I just might sale my Craft Robo, which I still dearly love.

I used the negative of the above cutouts for the inside. I want to make a few changes, then I may post the GSD file for the title. Hope my daughter likes the card. 

Toad-ally Awesome

This cute little basket this a GSD file by Ruthan from Uk Scrappers site. I added frog graphics from Laurie Furnell and Carolee Jones for this collection from pccrafter.com.

I found some cute frog mints, but the box was not very attractive. I stapled a topper for the baggy to give it a new look. They help get you hopping and gets the frog out of your throat.

When I saw a package of green M&M's, I just had to make these Frog-a-licious Pills. They will give you all the things listed without giving you that green tint to your skin. LOL

Can anyone that reads have too many bookmarks?

I forgot to take pictures before I gave it away.  So thank you Jolynn for helping me out. Hope you liked them.

Sister Birthday Card

Today is my sister's birthday. I designed this card just for her. I hope she has a wonderful day.  Here is the GSD file.

Valentine Card

Using a ding bat, I created a GSD file that can be foun on the UK Scrapbooking site. I altered the picture to make a back view. The card opens at the top. Ding bat is from dafont.com.

Sweetheart Ipod

I saw this on FamilyFun.com.  I know it’s not a new idea, but I did make a GSD template for a box, instead of just wrapping the front. I also changed the Reese cups for pink caramel Kisses. Inside is a box of Sweetheart Kisses.

A pink 1/4" eyelet with re-enforced backing is perfect for the earphone connetion. A knot is too bulky, so I taped the end of white cording to the inside flap. The white cording was left over from the 4 in 1 hats I made for Christmas. Helpful Hint:Thread a bead onto the long cord.  Put a dab of hot glue holds the short cord; slid the bead over the junction. It hold the cords together and covers you hand work nicely. I also used a dab of hot glue to attach the cord to the caramel Kisses.

Love

Just a little something I created for Valentine's day. I used Vibrant paper from Walmart and white card stock. I will add a couple embelishments, but wanted to share file. I created in Craft Robo 4.4 . Here is theGSD file.

Bag in a Box

 I love the bags made by Andrea but I could not wait to make my own version. Although the lighting was not the best for glitter foil paper, I couldn't wait to make this santa bag in a box. The belt is an 11" x 3/4" light weight paper threaded through a slotted silver brad. I hot glued on the buttons so I did not have to cut off the backs.

This version is thanks to Laurie Furnell. I adapted her snowman wrapper graphic into a wrap for my bag in a box. Snow glitter was added by brushing on clear glue. Curly yarn for the scarf and top knot. I have inclued the PDF and GSD files; and my alterations for the tab are also inclued.

Christmas Star

 Just sharing this star with those of you who can use the GSD template file. I must warn you I have updated to RM 4.4, but I am working on getting back a copy of the older version. I would appreciate some feedback on the type of files everyone is using. 

Interlocking Card

Have you ever finished a fun project and forgot to take a picture? This card was designed for friendship week for Andrea. I did not take a picture, but after several months of international wandering was returned. It took a lot to get the interlocking and folds just right. So to save you the head ache, I am including a PDF file. The cute kite flying duck is from Laurie Furnell's Just Ducky Collection. Graphics for the card below are from Cowgirl Up by Tina Ledbetter. Both can be purchased at pccrafter.com.

Here is the GSD file for those of you with a Craft Robo, Wishblade, or other. This card fits in a business size envelope.

Here's a seed packet filled with candy corn. The graphics can be found on pccrafter.com. The stitching graphics by Stephanie Spice.

The poem on the back is thanks to Nancy Kochsmeier. Printed several copies on a separate sheet and cut these and cut by hand. Here is the GDS template for the seed packet. This is an older file so I think everyone can use it. Here is a png for those of you how cut by hand.

Peek-a-boo Boxs

These peek-a-boo box measure 2”x2”x1”. They are just right for a small birthday gift or a special treat. Graphics from pccrafter.com were printed on to 67 lb. cardstock with registration marks. Thank you Brenda Quintana for sharing your drawn template with me. Here is the GSD template for this cute little box. I have emailed Brenda for her link, and will post it as soon as she sends it.

Request for template are too many; here's the link for word document from Brenda. Here is the link to she sent me for her blog.

Bottled Mail From USA

Add an extra surprise to a postal package by bottling your contents. I picked up a few things to send a package to a friends son in Iraq. I turned the Pringles into a cowboy hat, made a tic-tac-toe board, added my own packaging to the rest with the help of graphics from pccrafter.com. I used a GSD template for the covers of the mini Warm Delights. Here's my results:

My eyes were bigger thank my package. I will just have to put together another package in a couple of weeks and send the left overs. he he he