Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Card Recipes


I  wanted to share the details about the cards I did with Creative Charms and Cosmo Cricket paper and embellishments.  I made these cards while I was at my Dad's and I had just a few supplies with me.  Sometimes you can be more productive and creative when your options are limited.


I brought along a selection of Creative Charms embellishments, the Cosmo Cricket "DeLovely" papers, chipboard and stickers, some coordinating solid cardstock, paper trimmers and adhesive.  While I was at my Dad's I bought the "Cherish" Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page set.  I worked on a tray table while we watched the football game (unfortunately the home team lost).


The DeLovely papers are bright and cheerful in shades of pink, yellow, green and teal blue.  As a Cole Porter fan, I enjoyed the clever way each paper has a "De" name.


The papers are all two sided and there is a reminder to look at the other side printed along the bottom of each sheet!  It is sometimes difficult to choose between the two sides but if you are making cards you can use both (or just buy more paper...).

Here are the details for each card - all cards are A2 (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch piece of cardstock folded to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card)

Card # 1


Card base - Pink Passion Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued), "DeLirious" paper layer cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, "Sweetness" cardstock sticker, adhesive chipboard (4 pieces, layered) and Creative Charms pink gradient gem stickers.



Card #2


Card base - Pink Passion Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued),  teal cardstock layer from Martha Stewart value pack cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, "DeLightful" paper layer cut at 5 x 3 3/4 inches, "Capture the Moment" from DeLovely elements sheet, matted with Pink Passion cardstock, Creative Charms green butterfly brads from 3D Sparkly Garden Brads.


Card #3


Card base -  teal cardstock from Martha Stewart value pack, "DeLirious" paper layer cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, yellow strip of three circles cut from DeLovely border sheet, "It's All Good" from DeLovely elements sheet, matted with Pink Passion cardstock, Creative Charms loopy flower from pink Groovy Petal Medley, flower brads, pink gradient gem stickers.



Card #4


Card base - Pixie Pink Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued), "You make me Happy" (matted with teal Martha Stewart cardstock)  and flowers from DeLovely elements sheet, Turtle from adhesive chipboard and Creative Charms pure blossoms in amber and green, flowers from the Seasonal Medleys (which also include pure blossoms), and pink gradient gem stickers.



Card #5


Card base - Yellow textured Bazzill cardstock (from value pack), "DeLectable" paper layer cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, "Life is Lovely" from DeLovely elements sheet matted with Pink Passion Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued), and Creative Charms daisies from the  Seasonal Medleys, sparkle buttons, and pink gradient gem stickers.


Card # 6


Card base - Yellow texture Bazzill cardstock (from value pack), Pink Pixie Stampin Up cardstock (discontinued) layer cut at 4 x 5 1/4 inches, "DeLuxe" striped paper layer cut at 5 x 3 3/4 inches, "Bloom" from DeLovely elements sheet, 1/4 x 5 inch strip of pink floral paper from "DeLectable" paper, caterpillar from adhesive chipboard and Creative Charms flower brads and pink gradient gem stickers.


Card #7


Card base - Pink Passion Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued),  bright yellow cardstock layer cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, "DeLectable" paper layer cut at 5 x 3 3/4 inches, 3 1/4 square of "DeLuxe" paper punched with Martha Stewart "Cherish" Punch Around the Page set, floral medallion from DeLovely elements sheet, Creative Charms large pink gradient gem brad.



Card #8


Card base - Pixie Pink Stampin' Up cardstock (discontinued),  teal cardstock layer from Martha Stewart value pack cut at 5 1/4 x 4 inches, "DeLuxe" paper layer cut at 5 x 3 3/4 inches, 3 1/4 square of "DeLicious" paper punched with Martha Stewart "Cherish" Punch Around the Page set, flower and medallion from adhesive chipboard and Creative Charms  pink gradient gem stickers.




In other news...there are three new Seasonal Mini Cartridges - Winter Lace, Gingerbread House and Trim the Tree  The images are not on the Cricut.com site yet but you can see them at Stamps Alive!  Terri is great to order from and she has a very attractive price for the set of three. The intricate snowflake cartridge is a must have for me and I may "need" to get all three!

I am finally back home - the past few months have been full of travel and I am so happy to be able to stay home for a while!  There is a lot to catch up with and also some new and exciting things that I will be working with and sharing soon.  I hope you have had some of the beautiful weather we have had for the past few days - maybe it will last for the trick-or-treaters this weekend!

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6 comments:

  1. Another beautiful array of cards, the creative charms embellishments really do compliment the papers. I love those butterfly brads.
    Kim xXx

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  2. Wow Diane, these are all fabulous cards. This paper line and Creative Charms are definitely made for each other. I love how wonderfully they compliment each other and can definitely see how much these charms would work with any paper line. TFS
    Marcie

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  3. So gorgeous! I don't know if I could survive, though, with limited options! ;)

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  4. Wow! What a set of bold, bright and beautiful cards!

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  5. As always love your posts!
    But I wanted to also say
    Thank you! for the mention and the compliment!
    Right back at you!
    Thanks again for helping the forgetful person who doesn't download right away!!

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