Saturday, July 7, 2012

Damask Birthday!

 Custom Charm with Cricut and Shrinky Dinks!
 Matching Envelope

Sweet Sentiment for a Special Day.

Hi Everyone!

So glad to finally get back here and post this for you.  These past few weeks have been crazy busy.  I haven't had the energy to create or blog at night.  I have had just enough energy to enjoy some of my favorite blogs and leave comments on wonderfully inspiring projects.  So thanks to all of your for your lovely inspiration!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for my SIL.  I wanted a charm to add to the card and just couldn't find the right thing.  So I decided to make a charm with my Cricut and some ink jet Shrinky Dinks.  It really could not have been easier.  I cut the image at about 3" - it shrunk to about 1" after using the heat tool.  (Make sure to punch a hole in it for the ribbon before you use the heat tool.)  Then I applied two coats of Glossy Accents (one of my absolute favorite products).    The card and envelope I made with the Cameo using images from the Silhouette Online Store.  I also used some Michaels ribbon and diamond bling for some sparkle.  The back of the envelope and inside of the card are decorated with hand doodling using a pink metallic Gelly Roll pen and a wonderful wood stamp from Hero Arts.  The sentiment on the front is a studio g stamp and Stampendous Blushing Pink embossing powder.

If you like what you see please leave me a comment.  It means a lot.  Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!

I am linking this to the below blogs - please check them all out for some inspiring projects:
Jaihart - Sundays are Lovely
Tuesday Throwdown - Summertime
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes
Create With Joy - Friendship Fridays

8 comments:

  1. Hi Marie, this is so elegant and such a wonderful sentiment. I'm sure she will absolutely love it. Have just bought a cricut but have yet to get to grips with it.
    Thanks for your visit to my blog, I am now following you too hun.
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  2. Wow, this is so elegant and beautiful!! I love the colors, the design and the matching envelope!! The shrinky dink charm is fabulous!! This is absolutely gorgeous :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  3. What a Lovely Card!!Love the matching envelope!!Gorgeous Ribbon!Saw it at Jaihart.New Follower

    Migdalia

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  4. This is a beautiful card! I love pink:) You really came up with a great idea for your charm, brilliant! The envelope is just as pretty as the card too.

    I just found your blog. So I am now your newest follower, I would love for you to visit me. I don't post real often but I adore new friends.

    Pam at
    http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  5. This is so beautiful! The damask design is exquisite and I love the super bright pink, festive ribbon, shrinky dink charm, and matching envelope. :o) Your SIL will absolutely love this! Thank you for your sweet comment! I am thrilled to be your newest follower, too! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  6. So cute. I love the pink color. You new blog is pretty, too.

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  7. Visiting from Jaihart. Nice creation. The Damask has a nice flourish look to it.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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