Easter Cards - Religious for the troops

 

Here's the last of the cards for the troops. All the card bases are cut using Cricut Cartridge Sophie and large floral paper that looks stunning die cut (but would've stayed in my stash forever because I wouldn't have used it.) I used the text inserts from The Paper Cut for the inside of each card.

 

First I stamped the Blessings stamp (Michaels crafts 25 cents) but it needed something more. I had a Stampin' Up! stamp that says Easter Wishes on my table. Using the masking technique I was able to stamp just the word Easter. Using a clear block helped with placement. The top inside stamp is from Micheals as well. The verse is from Stamp La Jolla.

Here's the Easter Wishes stamp used fully and the same inside stamps.

 

I decided to switch it up this time and place the verse on the outside and a stamp I use at Christmas time for the inside.... It's true...Jesus is the reason for the season since he died on the cross for our sins. Amen.


La-Vie

Action Wobble Chocolate Easter Bunny Card

What? You've been waiting for another clip from the CLDU vault? Wait no longer... if you'd like to see the bunny wobble and hear my voice watch the quick ditty above.

Making projects for charity is a great stress reliever and it's an excellent way to try new techniques and whittle down your stash. I was able to off load some things that I never thought I could use and just couldn't throw away (can I get a witness?!). This card base was from a class. I never finished the card and now it has a new home and purpose!

The stamp is from Stampin' Up! in a set called Eat Chocolate. I thought it was so fitting for an Easter card with a chocolate bunny on the front. The ink is from Clear and Simple Stamps - Espresso Your style hybrid ink.

I was so hungry I took a bite out of this card LOL. Naw, this cut is available on Cricut Cartridge Easter 2010. I cut the bunny from DCWV or Bazzill brown cardstock (sue me...I can't remember). The red bow is American Crafts foil cardstock. The card based were cut from cardstock donated to me from a crafty friend. It's from a variety of name brands such as Basic Grey. There is a delicate border cut on the edge of each card using the Sophie Cricut cartridge. An action wobble is what makes the magic happen with you touch or flip the bunny. So much fun! Hope the troops and their familes love it as much as I do!

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Easter Wishes Card for Troops

I am loving this little bib card (4.24" x 5.5") that I got as a kit from The Paper Cut (bib overlays kit festive variety). The bib can go on the outside of the card or the inside. I decided to use it on the outside (except for one where I made a little oopsy and have to go without...LOL). I thought it would be a great little whimsical card to send to children of the troops.

With the main message at the top of the card, there's plenty of space for a hand written message. That's also the reason I decided to place the little girl on her Easter egg hunt at the bottom right. This card style can be used for any event or occasion with stamps. embossing or die cut images.

Which one do you like best? I love the crispness of the embossing on the white bib the most.

Supplies:

• The Paper Cut - bib overlays kit festive variety
• DCWV Glitter cardstock - blue
• Bazzill Basic - White cardstock
• Stampin' Up! - Easter Wishes: All Holiday, Girl: Easter Blossoms
• Cuttlebug - Once Upon a Princess (set)
• Martha Stewart - Scalloped Circle Layering punch
• The Paper Studio - 1.25" Circle punch
• Clear & Simple Stamps - Espresso your style hybrid ink

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Religious Easter Cards for the Troops

 

I'm back with two more card styles from the 52 I donated to Humble Hearts for Hope for the troops. These two cards were cut from one of my all-time fav Cricut Cartridges - Sophie. It was offered to members of the Cricut Circle last year. There are so many beautiful cards on this cart that I wanted to jump for joy!

 

The first card is smaller than A2. The front window is cut out so I created a base from DCWV white dotted cardstock. The stamp is from Michaels crafts for 25 cents!! Inside I used a stamp from Stampabilities. Ink: Espresso your style, Clear & Simple Stamps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For this second Sophie card, (A2 size) I decided to use the stampabilities card on the front. I hand cut the inside layer from beige cardstock from my stash. The inside was stamped with 2 different stamps. the cross with the swirls was another 25 cents stamp from Michaels crafts. The verse is from Stamp La Jolla.

 

 

CRAFTY TIP: paper that is not your style in its original form may look better die cut as a decorative card or embellishment. In this case, the cardstock I used for these cards was donated to me by a good crafty friend. It was 12x12 watercolored type cardstock with one huge flower on it. Although I wouldn't have had a use for it in it's original form, it really makes for a pretty card front and back. The flower and pattern covers the back of the card as well.

Stay tuned for more Easter cards....

I really appreciate all of the kind comments you leave me. It really warms my heart! Thank you.


La-Vie

Easter Flip Card Using Tim Holtz Distressed Inks and Markers

One of my goals this year was to create and post videos. Here's my first one! I am looking for a video editing software that's easy to use, inexpensive... any ideas crafty friends?

Another goal I have for 2013 is to do more charity work. I donated 52 cards to Humble Hearts for Hope, a local non-profit that supports military families and troops deployed from our area. They needed Easter cards (secular and religious). I made them earlier in the week and wanted to share them right away! My first card is a flip card. The video shows the card in action.

I made several of these cards and used different colored eggs on each. However, I colored the chicks with their eggs exactly the same each time.

Supplies:

• swing card base and basic instructions - repeat impressions
• Easter stamp - Hampton arts
• Sending Springtime Smiles, Easter egg and happy Easter stamps - Stampin' Up! Easter Blossoms (used the masking technique to only stamp "happy")
• Black ink- Ranger Archival ink
• Colored ink - Tim Holtz Distressed Ink - spun sugar, wild honey, spiced marmalade, peeled paint, salty ocean, mustard seed
• Markers - Tim Holtz Distressed markers - spun sugar, tumbled glass, shabby shutters, tattered rose, mustard seed
• Pen - Sakura souffle pen - orange

I love knowing that this card will make someone's day and spread love across the world and back.

I decided to enter this card into a challenge! For more info and to enter check out Creative Kuts: Easter Card or Layout Challenge

La-Vie

Sandy Hook Ele. Snowflakes (post 4)

Happy Birthday to my 8 year old daughter Zora!!

 

 

Here are the final Sandy Hook Ele. snowflakes. Together with my past 3 posts they show a complete set. I'm hoping these flakes bring them joy.

 

This set of snowflakes really made great templates (masks) once it was cut out using the fit to page function. Now I can use chalk, spray ink, ink pads etc. to create this snowflake pattern on 12x12 paper for a layout. I'm going to do it too. You'll see my post later in the month. I'm determined to try every tool and concept I have in my craft room this year. You wouldn't believe what I've had for 2 or 3 years and have never even opened. Anyhoo, I digress...

 

 

 

Cricut Cartridge Graphically Speaking - I made this one double sided using DCWV glitter cardstock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both of the above are from Cricut Cartridge Joys of the Season using Bazzill cardstock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the final two are from Cricut Cartridge Sophie. The black and white is from DCWV (all dressed up stack? Don't quote me...)

 

 

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-3.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-2.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowfalkes-post-1.html

 

 

La-Vie

Sandy Hook Ele. Snowflakes (post 3)

 

My crafty charitable donations were kicked off this year with these snowflakes for Sandy Hook Ele. in CT. There will be 4 posts in all to share the different types me and my 2nd grader made to cheer up the survivors and create a winter wonderland in the school along with children and families across the country. The National PTA was instrumental in getting the word out and mobilizing this effort.

 

 

 

These 3 snowflakes were cut from Cricut Cartridge Pooh and Friends. The cardstock is pink DCWV glitter cardstock and the snowflakes are double-sided. The circle is the negative cut and the positive cut (shown below) remained. Waste not, want not!

 

 

 

 

 

The next snowflake is double-sided but a little differently. The main image was cut from DCWV white glitter cardstock (silver glitter) and the back side is plain white. Using the same cardstock but in pink with the silver glitter I cut the layer for the snowflake correctly on the top image and too small on the bottom (but I went with it anyway...no need to waste it. Every snowflake is unique!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last post of snowflakes next time... stay tuned.

 

 

La-Vie

Sandy Hook Ele. Snowflakes (post 2)

Here are some double-sided snowflakes we made for Sandy Hook Ele. in CT to help create a winter wonderland in their new school. It's a nationwide PTA project in schools and homes in support of the survivors.

 

 

The first two snowflakes are cut from Cricut Cartridge A Child's Year and DCWV Glitter cardstock. In order to make the snowflakes double sided (for hanging from the ceiling or placing in windows) I used the flip feature to make sure all the facets matched up. Even with using flip, the pieces only fit together perfectly one way. It was a challenge getting them lined up and stuck together with terrifically tacky tape and zots glue dots.

 

 

 

This next one is one of my favs from Damask Decor. It's a tag so it already had a nice hold for hanging in it. Although the camera angle doesn't show it well, the white cardstock and silver glitter from DCWV is brilliant.

 

 

 

This one cut from Designer's calendar and American Crafts foil cardstock in hot pink, looks like a hand cut snowflake like the kids make in school.

 

 

Check back for more snowflakes...

 

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-4.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-3.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowfalkes-post-1.html

 

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Sandy Hook Ele. Snowfalkes (post 1)

 

When a tragedy like the one at Sandy Hook Ele. in CT happens it's so shocking and unbelievable. It touched me deep in my soul. I wanted to do something to help and I wanted my daughter (a 2nd grader) to help. I didn't know what to do. I felt helpless. My heart soared when the national PTA put out a call for schools and families to make snowflakes to create a winter wonderland atmosphere for the children when they returned to a new school in January 2013. I knew that was something we could do. I felt good knowing we could bring a smile to the children and faculty's faces.

 

My daughter operated my original expression while I manned the E2 and Imagine. It was exciting.

 

 

Surprisingly, Cricut has many, many unique snowflakes to cut across multiple cartridges. The snowflakes I am revealing today are from an oldy but goody - Speaking of Winter. This particular snowflake is a tag. A snowball tag that makes an "S" for Sandy Hook. I liked it because it already has the hole to hang it from. Using the fit to page option the tag was cut at over 11" which was perfect.

 

 

 

Here's another tag with a mitten cut outs. I used patterened paper from my purge box. It's a great way to whittle down the stash in the most satisfying way!

 

 

I loved this one because it's a snowflake inside of a snowflake. These cuts provide 2 extras - scraps that are beautiful shapes and a mask to use spray colors with to make my own snowflake patterned paper.

 

 

 

My next few posts will be show more of the snowflakes. Love is in the details....

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-4.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-3.html

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/sandy-hook-ele-snowflakes-post-2.html

La-Vie