Card Class #2

After the great success of our first class, a second card making class was scheduled for August 14.  The ladies decided they wanted to do Christmas and Halloween cards.  Again, we pre-cut all of the elements and most everything was just assemble and glue.  We increased the difficulty level just a bit, since they had already cut their card making "teeth" in the previous class.

The Christmas cards are all top folds and are 4 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide.  The first two were constructed on a white card and the third on an ivory card.  The text on the first two was computer generated and then cut out or punched.

This was the easiest card and was the one we started the class with. 

Cricut cartridge:  George & Basic Shapes (scalloped circle)

Paper:  Red with the white dot - Me & My Big Ideas (background); white card stock (white strip and circle); Bazzill guacamole (scalloped circle).

Other materials:  1/4 green satin ribbon (Offray); Holly leaves with berries brad (Falalala - Making Memories)

Cricut cartridge:  Accent Essentials (snowflake).

Paper:  Blue with White Snowflakes (Penny Black - Snowflakes); Recollections light blue card stock; white card stock.

Other:  Making Memories brad with blue "bling."

I fell in love with this card and totally scraplifted it from Suzanne at http://www.thepapervariety.blogspot.com. 

Cricut cartridge:  Create-A-Critter.

Paper:  Anna Griffin #AG1459 (background mat); burgundy card stock (mat); black, light brown, tan and burgundy card stock (reindeer).

Other:  Color Box topaz ink (to brush the edges of the background mat); 3/8" green ribbon (with gold edge); red "bling" (nose); rubber stamped and gold embossed greeting.



Our final card of the class was the most difficult ~ it involved lots and lots of layers!   However, the end result was fantastic; everyone did such a good job on their cards.   Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with ideas for cards?  Well this card was one of those middle of the night inspirations!

Cricut cartridges:  Paper Doll Dress Up (all cuts unless otherwise indicated); Grass & Bushes (ZooBalloo); Walkway (Mickey & Friends).

Paper:  various solid colored card stock from my paper scraps.

Other:  Chalk and colored pens.

This card was built in layers -- each layer flips open to reveal another treat.  The first layer is the fence with the pumpkin.  The second layer is the tree, tombstones and black cat; and it lifts to reveal the walkway to the haunted castle.  This card is 8 1/2 tall x 5 1/2 inches wide.

Remember . . . you can click on the photos to take a closer look!

Crayons & The Cricut

We have a very good friend who is a VPK (voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) teacher.  Ms. Evie is the kind of teacher every parent wishes their child would have!  She is kind, caring, nurturing and would do anything to help her kids succeed and learn.  She helped us lay a strong foundation for our 1st grader to build upon.  Not only is she an amazing teacher, but a very dear friend.  Evie loves to decorate her classroom and make it inviting and fun for her kids.   When I stumbled across this idea sheet in my crafting files I knew I needed to make it for her!

I ran across this crayon wreath idea sheet at a Hobby Lobby a number of years ago.  The instructions are not wonderful, but I was able to make it work with a little tinkering.  Your basic supply list is:  three boxes of 24 count crayons (I used Crayola), two wooden embroidery hoops (an 8" and a 12"), tons of hot glue, ribbon, embellishments (if so desired) and wire for a hanger.

Separate the wooden hoops.  Remove the screw that holds the hoops together, hot glue ends together.  (Note:  I'm not really sure why they have you do this step.  You could just tighten the screw and leave it in.)  Paint the hoops (Optional.  I left mine the natural wood color.)  Once dry, center the smaller hoop inside the larger hoop.  Lay out your crayons with the points facing in or out, whatever you prefer.  Once you have them arranged to your liking, start hot gluing them to the wooden hoops.  Add your embellishments and a pretty bow.  Attach a wire loop or hanger to the larger hoop, on the reverse and TA-DA!  The perfect gift for your favorite teacher!

The embellishments were cut using my Cricut (of course!) and are from the Locker Talk, Doodlecharms (apple) and Plantin Schoolbook (letters) cartridges.

Card Class #1

Several of our friends (my Mom included), have been bugging Dee and I about teaching a card class.  This has been going on for several years now and we finally decided to do just that.  So in early July invitations went out to the naggers our dear friends inviting them to join us for a two hour card class.  Most of these ladies have never made cards before so we started with the basics.  Dee and I assembled the kits prior to the class so all they had to do was stick things down -- no cutting or planning required.  We made four cards in the first class -- a birthday card, two all-occasion cards, and a thank you card.  We laughed, we created, we snacked and we laughed some more.  It was a resounding success and the group decided that they wanted to do this at least once a month!  So stay tuned . . . more cards are coming!

Cartridges used:  "Just Because" Cards (mat); George & Basic Shapes (letters and stars); and Calligraphy Collection (inside greeting).

Paper used:  Bazzill Dark Brown and Splash; K & Co. Classic K Bailey Brown Paisley Flat Paper; and a plain ivory card stock.

This card was based on a design created by Alisa Bangerter in Paper Crafts Card Creations Vol. 6.

Cartridge used:  "Just Because" Cards.

Paper:  plain card stock from my "stash" and a green gingham (source unknown).

The tag reads "When life gives you lemons . . ." and the inside message continues with " . . . trade them in for limes and make margaritas!"

Cartridge used:  Plantin Schoolbook (squares).

Paper used:  ivory card stock; K & Co. scraps from Classic K Mango paper pack and another Classic K paper pack -- don't have the name, sorry; Bazzill Basics Brown (scraps) and teal (scraps - company unknown).

Based on a card designed by Heidi Van Lear published in the July/August 2010 issue of Paper Crafts Magazine.

Cartridges used:  "Just Because" cards (white mat); Walk in My Garden (topiary top, stem and pot).

Paper used:  Bazzill Basics brown (card, flower pot and stem); Basic Grey euphoria/eden (base mat); DCWV Nana's Nursery:  Baby Girl paper pack (polka dot); white card stock (white mat).

Based on a card designed by Catherine Doucette published in the March/April 2010 issue of Paper Crafts Magazine.