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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Happy birthday card using Picturesque and Paper Lace

Good morning, friends!

This is late going up because I am scrambling at the moment. I have a make-up test this morning that I found out about yesterday evening. Not much studying has been done and I am more than a little panicked! I thought I was going to take my test on Wednesday, so I am a little unprepared to take it this morning :-( Anyway, fingers crossed it goes well.

Oh by the way, I did make an 'A' on my Economics test I had before I left. I found that out yesterday as well. I cannot believe I did so well. I was sure I had made a low 'B' or something. It is the most boring class ever too!

Ok, so today is lesson #2 of cardmaking with your Cricut. Today's card is made using Picturesque and Paper Lace again. Today's technique is making a shaped card. Sometimes you just don't want the plain Jane A2 size, but don't want to pull out DS or Gypsy to weld a new shape. Well, some cartridges already have some cards ready to cut. Some of the are shapes, but some are still rectangular, but have interesting pieces and parts. The card feature on Picturesque has interesting pieces and parts.

This dragonfly card is very simple to make and can be used for many different occassions. I just love anything with dragonflies or butterflies, so I have cut both cards from this cartridge at some point.

I used Bo Bunny Double Dot paper and Papertrey Ink ribbon. The card is cut out at 4 3/4".
Happy Birthday is from Paper Lace and is cut out at 3/4"
The dragonfly's wings are cut at 2 3/4"

Thanks so much for stopping by! I am off to study some more as my test is in an hour and a half!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

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38 comments:

  1. AnnMarch 8, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I too love butterflies and dragonflies. Love the coloring and make have to look into PICTURESQUE.
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  2. Maureen ReissMarch 8, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love this card!! Soooo pretty!! Good luck on the test.

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  3. CathyMarch 8, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Love the dragonfly card,as well as the untraditional card shope.TFS
    Cathy
    mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

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  4. BeebeebabsMarch 8, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Very nice card

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  5. SHELLEEMarch 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Love the double dots and the extra surprise flap when the card is opened! Good luck on the test!
    Shellee

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  6. KimberliMarch 8, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Good luck on your test!! Your card is so pretty, I love the different shades of purple!!

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  7. snappy scrappyMarch 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Very pretty...love the purple and the double dot.

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  8. Scrapper69March 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Good Luck on your Test Melanie! Your card is lovely.... I like the color combo.... :o)

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  9. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I also love dragonflies. This card is beautiful. Anyone would feel special receiving it. Good luck on your test.

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  10. EmilyMarch 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    So cute! I love all of the polkadot paper :)

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  11. Sandy from UkiahMarch 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Love your beautiful card... I know you will do great on your test. So sad you didn't have time to teach me how to make that PERFECT... :-(

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  12. PurpleLadyBugMarch 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love the colors! Good luck on your test :)

    kperlic@hotmail.com

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  13. SherriC.March 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I Love this card Melanie!!!! I love the purple paper.....good luck on your test!!!

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  14. A Cup of Cold WaterMarch 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Congrats on you last test and good luck on the up-coming test! Cute card! Thanks for the info on shaped cards on the cartridge
    Thanks for sharing
    Susan

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  15. BethAnnMarch 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Good luck with the test Melanie! I can't believe you found the time to share this beautiful card, when you have so much else to do. Thank you! BethAnn M.

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  16. KySunShineMarch 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Love it my favorite colors too.

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  17. AJoyMarch 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I hope your test went well for you!

    I love butterflies too! Cute card.

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  18. LuriaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    This a very pretty card and it is in my fravorite color purple. TFS

    Luria

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  19. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Great card love butterflies and dragonflies too! Good Luck on your test today and congrats on your A !!
    I so appreciate the card class because I love everything you do so despite your busy schedule thanks for all you do and you do it with lots of passion and love.

    Joan Smith

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  20. NorthwoodszooMarch 9, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Pretty in Purple, Picturesque and Paper Lace!

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  21. lynny_tinMarch 9, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Good luck on you test today! You can do it! Very cute card! Lynn

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  22. KateMarch 9, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Very pretty! I hope you did well on your test!

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  23. MarjorieMarch 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Thinking of you today with your test!

    Very pretty card. I love dragonflies and butterflies also. I like to make double wings on them so that it looks like they are really flying. The colors that you used are so pretty together.

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  24. motherloves3March 9, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love dragonflies and butterflies and use them a lot on my cards. Yours is beautiful.

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  25. JenEMarch 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love your card! Love that you used purple (my fave!) for the dragonfly too! So springy :)
    Good luck on your test!

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  26. ConniecrafterMarch 9, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    very pretty, I love the papers and the faux stitching!

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  27. KayceeMarch 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Adorable!!! With the three pages on the inside, it could even be a mini-album. :D Thanks!!!

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  28. DonnaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Congratulations on your A grade! Boring - yes, necessary - absolutely!

    I love tri-fold cards. Leaves me the room for stamped sentiments and lots of room for writing.

    Love the Dragonfly on the front!

    Blessings, Donna
    grandma4five

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  29. Kim.March 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Congrats on the 'A' and I hope the other tests went as well.
    Love the card, the dragonfly is beautiful as is the colours.
    Kim xXx

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  30. Connie GageMarch 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love this card a lot....so neat.

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  31. Peg TothMarch 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love it! Thanks.

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  32. ShelleyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love the dragonfly and the colors....and the dots too! :)
    Hope you did well on your test.

    Shelley
    shelleymace1@gmail.com
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com

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  33. Rebecca's Card HobbyMarch 10, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I hope you did well on the exam. Love the colors you used on this card.

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  34. Memories by RenaeMarch 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love dragonflies and love the card.

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  35. MimiKatMarch 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    The purple colors are beautiful, my daughter's favorite color is purple and this will be her birthday card in June, Picturesque is one cartridge I need. Great Job on your school grades, amazing multi-tasking and we appreciate the effort. Thank you

    Kat
    cricutcardcreating.blogspot.com/

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  36. gloriosaMarch 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Wow, the elegant ledges and damask decor are fabulous, love the designs you created. Thanks for your giveaway,

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  37. Tracy TMarch 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Pop up features are really nice, colors are just beautiful just in time for the summer. Great giveaway...p.s. good luck on your test.

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  38. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    LOVE that Paper Lace -- how elegant!

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