Today I have a project made using the Florals Embellished cartridge and the Funky Blossom stamp set. I realize there is a lot going on here, but the layout is quite simple. I thought I could get away with the multitude of patterns.
I wanted to give you guys a quick tip today as well. Whenever you are wondering what size I cut something with my cricut, do the eyeball test. What do I mean by that? Well, with most cricut cartridges all you have to do is set the dial to how tall you want the cut and it will cut it with that height. Now, I mainly make A2 sized and 5" x 5" sized cards ( I occasionally do a 4" x 9", but I will tell you when I do that). The one above is an A2 vertical, so if you eye ball the cut above it looks like it is about 4" tall. All you would need to do is set your dial at 4" and you should be ready to go!
Also, I know most of you do not have an Explore yet. However, that does not mean you cannot play around with the Design Space and use it as a tool. I highly recommend using it to find cuts to use. Just plug in butterfly in the search and you will come up with tons and tons of results.
Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about. It says there are 366 images of butterflies! Did I mention it is in color as well? You will find things you already have on cartridges and have totally forgot about!
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| The background is stamped. |
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| I used a mix of Basic Grey paper. |
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| I added a little bit of pen work to the sentiment as well. |
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| I do not often have the inside decorated, but when I do I will post it. These images are from the Funky Blossoms stamp set. |
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OMG your card is out of bound gorgeous....I am in love with your whole idea WOW!! Girl as the Queen of Flowers you did one awesome job with all the flowers. the colors rock and so does all your paper choices....wow such a happy, happy card and girl you just made my day with the sentiment on the inside so I wish it right back atcha.
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK!! Love your comments about the Explore it's so awesome just a super fun Cricut!! I Love it so much!!
Lovely card.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Pretty Butterfly card with the wonderful flowers added.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
AWESOMW card!!!!! And it looks so elegant. The colors are beautiful and you make awesome paper.you not only rock nut your paper designs really rock. Thanks for sharing your many many projects.
ReplyDeleteI have this cartridge but haven't really played with it. It does look complicated that's why it's not my to reach cartridge. But I like your butterfly card. It makes me want to try this cartridge again.
ReplyDeleteFlorals Embellished is one of my favorite cartridges! I love the layers on the cuts, and your combination of patters is outstanding. I'm always afraid to mix things too much, and you may just push me out of my "rut"! Thank you. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! That was the first that came into my mind when I saw your card.
ReplyDeleteWOWZA! This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd the colors you chose are perfect.
Wow!!! This is gorgeous. Would love to know the size you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card,as always. Sometimes I look at them and I would like to copy them.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A SPECIAL CARD! Haven't been using my Cricut all that much but this makes me want to get it out and cut some butterflies!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel and hope you are doing better. God Bless!
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Mstgane
Ann
What a great looking card. The butterfly and flowers are too much. The different colors work together, bold and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMary O'Neal
What a GORGEOUS card! I love the pretty colors and beautiful butterfly!
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I just live butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Luria
Great card - love how you used the stamp to make the background.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
Beautiful card! This inspires me to take another look at Florals Embellished.
ReplyDeletewow your card is beautiful, I've always wanted that cart.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually like a lot of pattern mixing, but this is really pretty! thekimmiefiles at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! And thanks for the tip about using Design Space to find images; I love that the images are in color!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Thanks for sharing your time, talents, ideas and tips with us.
ReplyDeletegreat card. You always amaze me because your little extra touches really make the card...like a little pen here a little this there. Love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Melanie!! Great layout. Yes, there's a lot going on, but it's just the right amount!!
ReplyDeleteM. & Emmi-Cat
Absolutely gorgeous card, the butterfly is amazing. You are incredible and I just can't get over how lovely this card is. TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card.....love to study how you mixed patterns and colors....awesome on this card!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I have Florals Embellished, but haven't cut this image yet. I sure will now!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! I have that cartridge and have yet to use it. This might get me to try it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love how you stamped the inside also@
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, cheerful card! I love your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors and flowers you added....
ReplyDeleteNice!!! Love the butterfly and all the colors and patterns you used together.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I have this cart and didn't even know what it was capable of doing!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a gorgeous card! I like how you made the background and the butterfly is beautiful! Thanks for your tips.
ReplyDeleteWOW I really don't like this set very much and you made me rethink it. This is just gorgeous!!!!
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