Friday, April 1, 2011

A Card for some Challenges

My VERY First Electronic Cutter Free Card

Well here is my first project that I am posting.  I whipped this up really fast and didn't even use my cutter....shocker!  I ALWAYS use my electronic cutter.  I figured I would give it a try to make a card the old fashion way :)  I made this card for a friend who's birthday is coming up.  She always wears black and white and if she does wear a color is seems to always be pink.  I look at this card and it screams Kristy lol. 

I apologize for the not so great picture taking I am excited to post this but the lighting isn't that great. 
        (Ok to be honest I am not the BEST at taking pictures either but this one is a little worse than most :) )

I was wearing a red shirt so some of the silver paper or highlights looks red....ooops.
Here is a close up of the flowers and I love making these.  I used glittery shear fabric and patterned paper with a gem brad in the middle. 

Flower Info.
For the black and white one I used 2 size flower punches and inked the edges in between some of the layers I added the fabric I didn't use any adhesive just the Zots glue dots.

For the pink small flower I used sparkly fabric again and just a 1/2 strip of paper.  I scored the paper every 1/4 of an inch and accordion folded it.  I then straightened out the paper and glued just a sliver of the edge to the side of the fabric I cut to about 1 inch.  I then re-accordion folded the strip and curved it into a circle and put a Zot in the middle of that to keep it in place.
Here is a close up of the flowers.


 *Just a note...your paper trimmer will cut through A LOT of the thin fabrics so you can get a more accurate cut.

Here is a list of the challenges I bravely entered
This card is my entry for these challenges:
Pause Dream Enjoy - Pink, Black & White Challenge
365 Cards - Day 28 - A Card inspired by someone you know
Digi's By Phooka #6 - Flower Power
Polly Craft #86 - Friends
Lindascreativity - Creative Sisters Monday Challenge #4

10 comments:

  1. Lovely card. Love the pp that you have used - nice designs and colours. Lovely blooms :)

    Thanks for playing along with us at 365cards this week :)

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  2. Stunning flowers!! I love going 'old-school' without the electric cutters sometimes too -- Really makes ya use your creativity!! :)

    I also wanted to say thanks for your kind comment on my blog today !! :)

    I'm your newest follower,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  3. Love your card. Thank you for playing in my Pink, White, & Black challenge. Also, I love entering challenges too so I smiled when I saw your list of challenges you entered this card in. Good luck! Hugs, :) Janis

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  4. Fabulous card - the flowers are gorgeous.
    Thanks for playing along with us at Allsorts this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  5. Ha! I've got a friend of mine that also weared fro a long time only black/white and hot pink too))!(her name's not Kristi - no LOL, she's Tanya) Like your card - especially fab flowers!
    I'm glad that spotted your newly born blog! Happy crafting and happy blogging!)

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  6. Beautiful, Theresa! Thanks for playing in the "mix and match" challenge at 365 Cards!
    Aloha, Kim Mc
    365 Cards DT

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  7. Me encanta como interpretaste el sketch!
    Un gran trabajo.

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  8. way to go making one awesome card!! and without the use of a cutter :)

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  9. Super pretty! I would love to have you link something up to my blog hop! Come check it out, it is all about trying something new.
    http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-hop-new-season-new-skill.html

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