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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 4, 2021 4:40:16 GMT
For Mondays this month, I'll be giving you a list of card "ingredients"-- measurements for all the paper elements you're going to need to put together a clean and simple card. Then, you can either assemble your card according to the instructions/photo, or play around with the arrangement as you see fit. I will be putting the card photo and any assembly instructions in a SPOILER BOX in case you would like to try assembling your card with just the ingredients. It also keeps my photos from taking up all the space on your screen until you're ready to see them. Of course, as with all recipes, you should feel free to make alterations, additions, and other adjustments as you see fit-- just try to make sure we can get a sense of the original in your creation. (If I'm making egg rolls, please don't make a chocolate cake. LOL.) As a twist/added challenge: break out those stamp sets that haven't seen ink yet! If you are not a stamper, then use some other supply that hasn't yet been opened-- a new paper pad, a new pack of embellishments, etc. If you are playing for points, grammadee has scoring instructions as part of the printable list. If you complete all FOUR of my recipe challenges this month, give yourself 31 bonus points, because why not?Cardtober #4 RecipeNote that all measurements are given as LENGTH by HEIGHT; however, this will really only matter if you use a patterned paper that has a specific orientation, so you may want to consult the recipe image before cutting. Measurements are imperial; if you need them converted to metric, let me know and I will get out the magical conversion calculator.This card is an A2 (4.25" x 5.5") vertical card. I recommend selecting patterned paper first so you can more easily coordinate your cardstock and base. Ingredients* One A2 card base (I used a pre-cut white one; you can make your own) * 4"x5.25" solid colored cardstock (A in the photo) * 4.25"x2" patterned paper (B) * 4.25"x .25" colored cardstock (C) * 4.25"x .5" patterned paper (D) * 2.25" x 3.5" colored cardstock (E) * 2" x 3.25" white cardstock (F) Directions
 This assembly is pretty straightforward. My patterned paper (D) looks like two strips, but that's just the pattern on the paper. The white cardstock (F) is your focal panel. Feel free to use an image if you prefer, rather than a sentiment. I finished the card off with just a few star sequins, but there's plenty of room for more embellishments if you'd like. Here are a couple of variations of the card that I made.   |
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Post by azcrafty on Oct 4, 2021 6:21:04 GMT
This is such a fun challenge Eddie-n-Harley. I haven't seen the card yet, I want to play first and see your design after that. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 4, 2021 11:56:06 GMT
This is such a creative and fun idea! I haven’t looked at the image of your design yet, either. I want to play with the possibilities first.
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Post by grammadee on Oct 4, 2021 14:21:47 GMT
What a cool challenge! Thanks for the "Spoiler" to fill in the details!
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Post by jjpeapea on Oct 4, 2021 15:38:36 GMT
Thank you for the challenge, Eddie-n-Harley . I resisted looking until after I made my card. It was so fun clicking on the spoiler and seeing the example. I do admire better the examples and how they reveal the patterned paper. If I find time I might make a card arranged more like the examples.  |
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Post by grammadee on Oct 4, 2021 15:59:22 GMT
Thank you for the challenge, Eddie-n-Harley . I resisted looking until after I made my card. It was so fun clicking on the spoiler and seeing the example. I do admire better the examples and how they reveal the patterned paper. If I find time I might make a card arranged more like the examples. But your card is GORGEOUS! Very festive. Love to see the different arrangement. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 4, 2021 19:27:18 GMT
Your card is beautiful and festive, jjpeapea ! I am determined to try to get birthday cards made for at least some of the challenges this month. Like jjpeapea, I waited to see what the card was like until I had made mine.  |
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Post by iowagirl50147 on Oct 6, 2021 22:12:51 GMT
Color is a little wonky; it's been hard to a get good pictures with cloudy days. Great challenge  |
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Post by angel97701 on Oct 7, 2021 3:32:46 GMT
Using up scraps from past Christmas layouts to make cards. Two of this recipe, with a little twist to use a die cut within the dimensions. Inked the edges to give them more definition. The stamp has never been used, others from the set have, so I think that qualifies as new.  Christmas#4Cardtober by Neva Cole, on Flickr |
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Post by jjpeapea on Oct 9, 2021 11:05:01 GMT
scrapnnana so close without peeking! Just shifted a bit. And perfect festive colors and image for a birthday. iowagirl50147 very pretty colors and images, just lovely. Penn State fan here, will you be rooting for the Hawkeyes today? I LOVE the part of the game where everyone waves to the kids in the hospital. Gets me every time. angel97701 yes, my goal is also to meet lots of challenges with Christmas cards. I like how you turned it on the side. Your cards are very elegant, such lovely colors.
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Post by iowagirl50147 on Oct 9, 2021 14:44:56 GMT
jjpeapea--no Iowa Hawkeyes are allowed in this household!!! We're Iowa State all the way! Go Clones!! Best of luck in Iowa City today. The wave is so awesome. They do great things at the U of I hospital.
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Post by nylene on Oct 9, 2021 22:20:31 GMT
Thanks for the challenge Eddie-n-Harley . What a fun idea for a challenge. I didn’t look until after I had cut everything, but didn’t like any of my designs so looked at yours for ideas. I have very few sentiment stamps and none that would fill that larger size so I used a new die set and cut a branch with acorns (which didn't fit together very well..from China) to fill the rest of the space. I hope that's ok.  Cardtober #4 Happy Fall jjpeapea , I love your design. I think it turned out great. The deep red fits perfectly with your warm wishes. Very pretty and unique. scrapnnana , your stamping is always so impressive. I love the little cupcakes that match your papers. Beautiful, classy card. iowagirl50147 , I love the colors on your card. I am very partial to deep purples and this really stands out to me. Lovely job. angel97701 , you have love in the gallery. |
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Post by azcrafty on Oct 11, 2021 23:35:17 GMT
I got my card done finally...playing cath up backwards. I haven't picked...and didn't check back until I was done with my card. Eddie-n-Harley love your samples and your sentiment is so fun. Playful challenge. jjpeapea cute card, like your arrangement of the paper pieces. scrapnnana such a cheerful card and love how you added all the Nuvo drops to create interest. iowagirl50147 pretty colors. angel97701 nice Christmas cards nylene great color combo and love that branch with the acorns. Love how you off set them. I love how everyone had a different take on this. flic.kr/p/2mzQAHU |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:05:37 GMT
Thank you for the challenge, Eddie-n-Harley . I resisted looking until after I made my card. It was so fun clicking on the spoiler and seeing the example. I do admire better the examples and how they reveal the patterned paper. If I find time I might make a card arranged more like the examples. Wonderful! I got the idea for this challenge because I'd written down some dimensions with no reference image and no instructions, and when I cut out the pieces, I couldn't make it work. (I eventually had to go hunting for the reference image.) So major props to you for assembling your card from just the ingredients! Christmas is a good choice, too-- I love the peppermint paper, and that's a cool sentiment! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:08:06 GMT
Your card is beautiful and festive, jjpeapea ! I am determined to try to get birthday cards made for at least some of the challenges this month. Like jjpeapea, I waited to see what the card was like until I had made mine. Oh, that's lovely! Great colors. And are those the liquid pearls? I've never seen them used like that, and I think it's neat! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:09:20 GMT
Color is a little wonky; it's been hard to a get good pictures with cloudy days. Great challenge Love it! That purple is so striking. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:10:50 GMT
Using up scraps from past Christmas layouts to make cards. Two of this recipe, with a little twist to use a die cut within the dimensions. Inked the edges to give them more definition. The stamp has never been used, others from the set have, so I think that qualifies as new. Nice! I like the switch you made for the rectangular image and mat. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:15:30 GMT
Thanks for the challenge Eddie-n-Harley . What a fun idea for a challenge. I didn’t look until after I had cut everything, but didn’t like any of my designs so looked at yours for ideas. I have very few sentiment stamps and none that would fill that larger size so I used a new die set and cut a branch with acorns (which didn't fit together very well..from China) to fill the rest of the space. I hope that's ok. I LOVE how you used the die to fill in the space! Good choice! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 12, 2021 2:18:11 GMT
azcrafty, love your take on the card! Your die cuts work particularly well.
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Post by katiekaty on Oct 16, 2021 17:29:38 GMT
My version includes three strips—2 card stock and one pattern paper. I have no idea why when I was cutting that I was so certain there was three strips and they were all 1/2 inch wide! I wanted a masculine feeling card so kept that in mine when I made it using blue, green and brown colors. The twist was a new package of green enamel dots.  |
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Post by jjpeapea on Oct 19, 2021 0:23:18 GMT
nylene those branches complete the card beautifully. They're a great focal point. katiekaty, very masculine! I like how you made those different colors all go together. The dots polish it off.
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 19, 2021 0:50:47 GMT
nylene, your card turned out really cute, and I love the oak branch! katiekaty, I think your vertical strips are a fabulous take on this, and it really is a wonderful card that could be given to anyone.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 21, 2021 3:12:56 GMT
My version includes three strips—2 card stock and one pattern paper. I have no idea why when I was cutting that I was so certain there was three strips and they were all 1/2 inch wide! I wanted a masculine feeling card so kept that in mine when I made it using blue, green and brown colors. The twist was a new package of green enamel dots. Great masculine card! That's something I really struggle with, so good job! |
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