2 More Cards!

I'm back for my second post today!  I love getting cards done, makes me feel productive :)
This card I actually completed 2 days ago, but just put the finishing touches on it to fully complete it.
It's a pocket card that, originally, was going to be a graduation card, but I decided to leave off the graduation cap so it wasn't specific to just graduation.
I cut the owl from my Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge, drew in the eyes and added green glitter to it's feathers and the leaves of the branch.
For the strap across the front, I got the idea from an image I found on Pinterest, but didn't pin it and now can't find that item...so I had to go from memory.
I realized after putting it all together that buttons would have worked better for the string tie than brads...but I don't have any buttons so I did the best I could with the brads.  I left a little gap underneath them so the cord would fit when wound up.
Once the string is unwound, the straps open up and the card flips open.
I forgot to make some "fake money" so I used a piece of journal paper to represent the money pocket :)
I added some brown stitching to the scalloped border to give it some detail.  This card turned out great, and I really like it!  I hope to make more of them for other occasions since it's so cute!
This card is entered in the following challenge:
    Charisma Cardz #11-Pocket Card

For my next card, I went black and white with a touch of color:
It's a really simple card, but so elegant :)  I cut out the black frame around the image with my cricut and then used some scalloped scissors on all the panels to mimic the black frame.
I colored in the bluebell image with my pencils, then added some silver paint dots around the frame and on the sentiment panel.
I added a butterfly from my awesome find at the dollar store.  Had a little trouble getting it attached...since it's normally on a stick, there ends up being a knob on the back causing there not to be a flat part to attach to the card.  So I used some liquid glue to attach a small piece of cardstock so that would create a flat surface.  I realize now that using hot glue would have worked better...but pulling out my glue gun would have been a lot of work...I chose the lazier route :)
This card is entered in the following challenges:
    Pixie Cottage #113-Sketch (Easter/Spring)
    My Craft Spot #49-Spring Scallops
    Celebrate the Occasion #55-Welcome Spring
    Stampin' Sisters in Christ #131-Spring

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

10 comments:

  1. Such an elegant card Emily.Love the touch of colour.Your other card is fab too.Thanks for playing along at My Craft Spot.
    Jayne x

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  2. Love the cut and fold of this card. Very usual, and refreshing. Thanks for joining us this week at CTO

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  3. Amazing pocket card, great details and papers!
    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week!

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  4. I love that little butterfly. This is so pretty. Thanks for sharing with the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.

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  5. Aweasome job! Thanks for playing along with CTO!! www.scrappyrae10.blogspot.com

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  6. What great cards! I love the fun way the first opens up - and the second is so fresh... just perfect for spring!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  7. Both your cards are really beautiful, love the LO with your pretty image! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO for your "Welcome Spring" Challenge :)

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  8. Oh this is a brilliant pocket card! Love it!!

    Thank you for joining us at Charisma this week! xx

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  9. What a lovely card! Thanks for playing along with Charisma's Pocket Card challenge this week!

    Lisa xox

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  10. super cute card, goodluck at charisma this week.

    hugs Clare x

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