DOILY CARDS

When I first saw this Sizzix - Jim Holt Alterations-On the Edge die, I never dreamt that it would make such a pretty card.
To make these cards, line this die on the edge of your card, and cut through both layers at one time. Then decorate the middle. I found these cute bird decorations from Wal-Mart on sale (4 to a pack), and it makes 4 of these pretty cards. I decorated around the birds with some flowers. You can also cut the doily design at the bottom of the card.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

WEDDING CARD

This was a fun wedding card to make, and so unusual. I made this using a 5 /2" x 5 1/2" card. Embossed half of the card.

 

To make the Tux...cut the paper to halve the card size. Cut down the middle of the paper from the top, and fold down the corners to make the lapel. Use enhancements  for buttons, and dress with a  bow tie.

 

For the dress.... (1) use three hearts (two large, one smaller). (2)Score them as diagramed below. (3) Emboss one of them (the one that will go on the inside). (4)Then fold and attached  the embossed heart inside the other.

 

Attach the bottom half of the dress next to the finished tux on the card. Invert the small heart above the large heart, and attach a ribbon between the top and bottom part of the dress. Now "dress up" the dress with flowers and pearls.

 

BABY CARDS

I love these baby cards. If you want the template for the little girl's dress, follow this link:

http://stampington.com/the-studio/tempting-templates/free-tempting-template-Darling-Dress

If you want the template for the little boy's romper, follow this link. She doesn't have it posted, but she will be glad to send it to you via email, if you ask.

http://animalscraps.blogspot.com/2010/01/stylish-baby.html

It's fun to use your imagination with these cards. You can decrease or increase the size to fit any envelope of your choice. I made mine to fit a 4 3/4" x 5 3/4" Invitation envelope.

IRISH CARD

ERIN GO BRAGH

Translation: Ireland forever or Ireland till the end of time

 

It's sometimes fun mixing textures when making a card. This card was made using a free standing lace harp pattern. Instead of embroidering it on water soluble stabilizer, as you would, I embroidering the free standing lace harp pattern onto felt to hold the shape of the strings. I then proceeded to cut out the harp design from the felt, and was able to attach it on a decorated card.  I then cut the card on the right side of the harp, to make the harp sit right on the edge of the card.  On the inside of the card, I added a dark green border, which shows when looking at the front of the closed card, completing the look.  In the center of the shamrock I added just a little bit of sparkle with a green rhinestone. 

 

BOX

I am so excited about this little box.  This was cut from the Spellbinder’s Grand Caliber Hexagon Petal Box die. It’s as clever as can be. You just cut and fold! I enhanced each petal with some sparkly paper to add more flair. The box measures about 3 1/2 inches, and is just big enough to hold a pair of earrings as a gift,  hold a party favor,  add a small card on the inside, or use it on a package as a unique tag. I see endless uses for this unique box.

INSIDE POCKET CARD

This card has a pretty floral design on the front. I displayed some pretty 3D flowers on an embossed frame.

But the most fun and unusual part of this card was making a pocket on the inside to insert a message.
The insert can be removed out of the pocket.

This can be very useful if you can't decide what type of card you want to make it, and want to finish this card at a future date.  At that time, you can tailor make it for the right occasion, typing a message, and finishing off the card. Besides...it's really pretty too.

MARTHA STEWART CIRCLE EDGE PUNCH

I made these bag toppers using the Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch. You can cut doilies using a selected Martha Circle edge punch of your choice,  in a variety of 7 sizes (up to 12 inches) so that it will fit any size gift bag.

After cutting out my doily, I folded it in half, and make a slit just long enough to fit over the bag handle. Then I decorated this doily using layered flowers.

These doilies were made with three different circle edge punches. They are also of different sizes. There are many different cartridges now that can be used with the Martha Stewart circle edge punch. And what a great way to use them.