Shaped Card from Lacy Labels

The new Cricut Lite Lacy Labels cartridge is great for making shaped cards.  I simply welded the shadow layers together and then used the decorative layers for the front of the card.

Here is the label that I used for the card.  It is the shift which creates the bottom layer on the label.  You need to check "real size" to get an accurate 5 1/2 inch size for an A2 card.

If you set the slider bar at 5 1/2 inches the base will actually be 5.782 inches.  The sizing appears to be based on the first layer of the labels.

After the shape is added to the mat at 5.5 inches you need to change the width to 4.25 inches.  Then copy, paste and flip a second image and slide it over into position to form the card.

In order to make the card shape perfect so the layers will work nicely you should place the shapes at 1.75 and 6.00 on the X axis and then add a third shape to create the weld at the seam.  Be sure that weld is checked on all three shapes.

The sentiment is from the Wild Card cartridge but you can substitute a sentiment from another cartridge if you do not have Wild Card (however, this cartridge has been spotted on clearance at Walmart lately for $23 and it is well worth it!).  Remember, the sizing of the sentiments on this cartridge is based on the size of the card so a setting of 5 1/2 inches actually produces a cut about 2 1/2 inches high - you can use the handles to get the size and shape exactly as you like for your card.

I also added an extra page with the sentiment partially off the mat so I could cut an extra bird to layer on the sentiment.

The other layers of the label must be adjusted to fit the altered card shape.  Simply use the "handles" to make width and height adjustments.  Here you can see the mat with all of the cuts for the card set up to cut at the same time.

The papers are cut to fit in the areas for each part of the design.  This is a very efficient way to  create cards.

Here are all of the pieces.  I cut the greeting a second time so I could trim off the little bird in the same pink glitter cardstock as the flower.

Here is the scored and folded card base.  I left the little dip to make it easy to see the score line and to add a bit of interest at the fold.

The patterned paper I used for the first layer is from K & Company.

The frame layer is cut in Core'dinations gemstone cardstock.  I used the Creative Memories Precision Point Adhesive pen on the back.

Here is the card with the frame layer added.

The words, flower and bird are all cut in DCWV glitter cardstock.  I use multicut (2 times) to get a clean cut in the glitter cardstock.

I added this pretty sequin flower from Creative Charms on top of the flower cut on the frame. 

These sequin flowers are one of my favorite items from Creative Charms.  Here is a LINK to the page on their site where you can find the flowers.  They are available in a variety of colors and are currently on sale for 99 cents for a set of six in two sizes - a great deal!

I decided the card needed just a bit more bling so I added some gradient gem stickers in two sizes.

Many of the labels on this cartridge will work as shaped cards.  They are fun to make and just a bit more interesting than putting the label on a plain card.

If you would like to use my file for making this card you can download it at this link.  I'd love to see how your card turns out if you make one.

Shaped Card


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