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Friday, April 15, 2011
Who's in the mood for Easter? Me, me, me!!! I even decided to whip up a little Easter card last night, so I thought I'd share it with you. I made this for Emily's 1st grade teacher, who is just wonderful. This was pretty simple to make, and probably took me about an hour, which is FAST for me!! I'll give you all of the cut sizes and info below, so you can make one yourself if you'd like. And don't forget to leave a comment for another chance at this week's blog candy - a collection of Liquid Pearls and Stickles.
Oh, and since I've had about a dozen emails asking me where to buy Liquid Pearls, I will say this. I now carry them for my local peeps to buy when they're here for classes and crops. If you're not local, but are purchasing a kit that needs to be shipped, I would be happy to add these to your order. I just don't sell them individually online because I can't keep up with the demand, shipping, etc. Anyway, if you do want to add them to your order, just email me at moniquegriffith@yahoo.com. They're $2.50/bottle, and here are the colors I currently have in stock: Silver, Ruby Red, Peacock, Lavender, Baby Blue, Flamingo, Rouge, Ocean Blue, Platinum, Petal Pink, Buttercup, and Bisque.
Here's the info for this Easter card. The card itself was cut from A Child's Year at 6 1/2" - and it cuts the bunnies right out of the card. How cute is that? The word "Easter" was cut from Designer's Calendar at 1 3/4". I cut it in 3 different colors, and just off-set them to give that shadowed look. Finally, the cross was cut from the Easter seasonal mini cartridge at 3 1/2".
When you open up the card, you'll see kind of a card within a card. I tend to do this whenever I make window cut cards, so that you can still see through the front of the card, but doing this allows you to write inside of the card without having the writing show through to the front. Ok, so the inner large white mat measures 6" x 4 1/2". Then the brown "inner card" is cut at 5 1/2" x 8", and folded to 5 1/2" x 4". Inside of the brown inner card is one more white mat, which measures 5" x 3 1/2".
I inked pretty much everything, including the inside edge of the cut out bunnies. And I forgot to take a picture of it, but I took the bunnies that cut out, and I inked them too and then glued them onto the envelope. Btw, I was able to use a standard 5 x 7 envelope. Most of the cards that you can cut from the ACY cartridge will work with a 5 x 7 envelope if you cut the card at 6 1/2". It's a super simple and adorable way to start making a card and then you can add little embellishments to it - I highly recommend trying it out!
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- Monique Griffith
- Rocklin, CA, United States
- The Monique Griffith Design Team consists of 4 Cricut Designers: Monique, Wendy Lawrence, Susan Rees and Becca Rees. We specialize in making Cricut Project Kits that you can make on your own with your Cricut, learning more about your bug in the process. You just need your Cricut Expression, the required cartridge(s), and a few basic tools. The directions come with a Cricut Cut Chart that shows you line by line exactly what you'll need to cut on your machine, with all of the settings for each cut. There are also well-organized written instructions and color photographs. We pride ourselves on our detailed designs, and on teaching others how to most effectively design with the Cricut. Currently, we have have downloadable directions on sale for only $5, and there are over 50 projects to choose from.
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88 comments:
I am so glad you showed the bunny cutout card! I was thinking earlier I wanted to make some for Easter, but they look so small in the book! They are just the right size! Great idea, too, putting them on the envelope!
As always, thank you for sharing your creativity!
Blessings, Donna
grandma4five
thanks for this lovely card, I have this cart so I will be doing for card-lifting. It is so nice to actually see what the cut looks like you can not always tell by looking at the icon in the booklets
upnurse at aol dot com
This card looks soo cute. I will be honored to scraplift it.
I love this card! I like the silouette affect of the bunnies and the colors as well. So cute!
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wow great!
Greets Sabina
Lovely card! and very nice colors!
TFS
LOVE this card, I think Im going to make one for my grandma and aunt! Thanks!
Danielle
wilkinsons2@gmail.com
I love the cut out idea I have never tried it I love the way following other's blogs can inspire you. TFS
Very clever. Love all the different components to the card. And thanks for the chance to win!
anndiehl@centurytel.net
Really beautiful card. Your perfect pearls look like you used a store bought pearl. You are so talented.
I love how you did this card and will probably scraplift the idea.
Always such adorable projects. Love these papers too.
This is just too cute for words!
This card is so pretty. And I love your choice of colors.
Such a cute card! Love it! I was just wondering yesterday if there was a cart with a cross on it....gonna have to get that one! I improvised and did my own creation of a cross on my Easter treat baskets! They're on my blog......check them out! http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
Shelley
shelleymace21@gmail.com
Adorable card!!! TFS!
This card is absolutely adorable.
I am going to make one this morning. In fact I have several people that I know that would enjoy it so I think that I will do a production line. Thanks so much for the wonderful cut details. You are so creative. BIG HUGS TO YOU!
Fantastic Easter card. May have to scraplift - so glad I have these carts.
What a cute card! Thanks for sharing!
SouthernMrs
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How cute is that! I love your card within a card idea, and I'm definitely going to have to check out the cards on the ACY year. So adorable!
The teacher is gonna love this card. It's so warm and adorable. The bunny cutouts are perfect.
Super cute! Love it!
xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com
What a cute card. Who thought to layer a card within a card - genius!! Thanks for the giveaway - I love stickles and would love the liquid pearls too.
carilee5@hotmail.com
I LOVE this card and the "card inside a card" idea!!! Fabulous!! Thank you for yet another beautiful project!
Luv the card and the paper... BG is one of my absolute fav lines out there!!! :))
ADORABLE card, love the colors you used.
Kathy
salido99@msn.com
I thinks this is a super cute Easter Card not had to put together. TFs
Luria
I love that it cuts the bunnies right out! Cute, cute card!
jdmnrd541@gmail.com
Beautiful card! Love all the layers, as well as yout paper choices. (Hopscoth: perfect for a card with Easter bunnies!) Thanks so much for sharing!
I am so impressed! Your inside is actually as pretty as your outside! You really did a nice job and under an hour? Even more impressed.
I LOVE this bunny cutout card. Love how you inserted a secondary card inside so that you could write a sentiment. So timely too, for the Easter season. TFS
Kathleen in NJ
kmurphy614@gmail.com
It's beautiful! Just like everything you create. I think I may try making it tonight! Thanks Monique!
Thanks for the detailed instructions and sizes. Good to know 6 1/2 will fit in 5x7 envelope. I have ACY but have never used it. The card feature looks great.
Am really enjoying the daily projects on your post. Glad you are back to yourself!
I am not famaliar with liquid pearls. Do you just squeeze out a dot and it hardens?
Thanks,
Molly
That cutouts actually looked like chocolate, what a cute design and more surprises inside.
I have this cart but have not used it yet. Now I am inspired to try it out. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
What a cute card. I love the bunnies! I love, too, that you have the cross inside to keep the meaning in Easter. TFS!
Such a beautiful card!
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net
I hope Emily's teacher appreciates all your hard work. Beautiful card!
adorable easter card
I need to make some Easter Cards and this is perfect. thank you
Cute card!!
This is a very pretty card. Thanks for sharing it with us and for providing us an opportunity to win some goodies!
This is just beautiful Monique! Thank you so much for the idea.
Love all the layers in this card and it's a great example of adapting a design to do so much more.
the card is beautiful. Her teacher is going to love it.
I love A Child's Year cartridge. Thanks for the great Easter card idea!
-Mandy
hull.mandy@yahoo.com
Thanks for shareing the bunny cutout card from ACY. I was looking for an idea for toppers on treat bags for my grandsons Easter school parties. I needed something sweet but easy since I am not off work until Friday and the bags are needed for Thursday. It is so easy to forget those hidden cuts on the cartridges that are so perfect.
That cartridge is fabulous and you do the most beautiful projects with it. Your card is so cute as always!
thedhillonz@hotmail.com
Thanks for this card and for the measurements. It is so cute and just in time... Your daughter's teacher is going to love it.
I'll have to look up that cut on my Child's Year cart. You made it so cute, I can't resist! TFS
Beth Anne in PA
woody42997 at aol dot com
1st time at your sight...how wonderfully amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your gifts and talents.
pam4pma@gmail.com
Very cute card! LOVE the bunnies!
so thats how to make a card with a cut-out in the front. I should have thought of that!
Very nice Easter card! As always, you did a great job.
tcsobotka at charter dot net
I love your card. Thank you for including detailed directions!
I love it...and so will her teacher! I need to get that BG paper pack...my wishlist is never ending. TFS!
Carol aka cyimbugbitten
bugbitten at hotmail dot com
What a great tip for the card within a card.
Good morning Monique-I love surfing your blog. I just found your free instructions for the in bloom kit-thankyou. I am going to adapt it for my topiary pictures from Disney World this spring.
Love your creativity and positive attitude.
I be walking for you as well as my other breast cancer warriors in our race for the cure this september!
Thanks
Kate
gorgeous card. . . the colors are beautiful and the bunny's!!!!
this card is hopping cute, what a great idea and so glad you included the cross inside. Just ran across you blog, so happy I found it. I do cardmaking with senior citizens weekly, and am always looking for fresh ideas.
Love the idea of a card within a card. I'm going to try this!
Love the vintage feel of this card-the font really does it! I just love the whole design! Kudos!
Love the vintage feel of this card--the font and the rabbit image really are a great pair! Love the whole design! Kudos!
clever card within a card idea, i'll have to try that with the cut outs. :)
love this card!! So cute!
As always your card is just adorable! Thanks for sharing!
jarendubois@yahoo.com
Great card and great idea with the inner card. Thanks for sharing!
Love the Bunny card. Also thanks for being willing to send out pearls if needed with a layout.
Great card...love those bunnies...ACY is such a fab cartridge! TFS!
~Sharon C.
Wonderful cards! Thanks for sharing. papermemories4u @ yahoo .com
Beautiful cards again! Thanks for sharing your great talent with us.
circlebenterprises.blogspot.com
WOW what a beautiful card. TFS
Really cute card Monique. Why do you do a card w/in a card rather than just attach the brown to the backside? Just curious.
Cute card - I'm going to have to try one.
mmlmn at polarcomm dot com
Love this Easter card. Inspired me to look more at my ACY cartridge.
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