Cindy Loo Card Topper

This card is another simple design I made using an image from the Cindy Loo cartridge.   I adapted  the shape and hid some of the interior cutting lines to create a card topper. 

I began with this basically square image of a lace design.

On the right you can see the original image and on the left the image I created by hiding some of the interior cutting lines.  When the lines are hidden an area for a sentiment to be added is created in the center.

The preview screen shot comparing the two images was taken on a blank page.  This screen shot shows the "hidden" lines (they will change to very pale blue when they are hidden).  (To hide a line in Design Studio, select it by left clicking directly on the line - it will turn pink or red.  Then right click and choose "hide selected contour" from the bottom of the drop down menu).

I adapted the design to fit an A2 card nicely by altering the width to 3.75 inches and the height to 5 inches (this will give a 1/4 inch border around the design).

This preview shows the final design that I cut.

Here is the cut design on my nice new mat (every so often you just have to start a new one!).  For an intricate design like this I use multi-cut 2 to get a clean cut.  In Design Studio you set multi-cut under the Preferences menu - you can choose 2, 3 or 4 times.

 I cut the design in Core'dinations gemstone cardstock in a pale yellow called "citrine."  The purple base card is textured Bazzill cardstock.

The newly created center area is perfect for adding a sentiment and some embellishments or a stamped image.  I cut the "hello" with the Cuttlebug "Everyday Greetings" embossing and die set.  I tried some DCWV glitter cardstock (on the right) but the shade was a bit too pale so I then cut the sentiment from my new Core'dinations glitter cardstock in a purple called "Elegance."  This glitter cardstock is very sparkly and does not have the glossy shine that you find on the DCWV glitter cardstock.

 I added a couple of sparkly purple butterflies from the "Dream Garden" collection at Creative Charms - you can see the various butterflies and flowers they offer at this LINK.

 I think these little butterflies are so pretty with the sparkle of the gems on their wings.

Here is one more view of the card.  There are so many variations possible using this concept.  If you make a card like this I'd love to see it!

I hope you have a great weekend - I am a bit behind on email and messages due to circumstances but will catch up by Monday...

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