Hello Doodle Bugs! DT Amber here on the blog today to show you an exclusive file that was reserved for members of Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Space Facebook group. Being part of other groups you get to see loads more of inspiration from other members.
DT Shirley here sharing a little easel card with you today using the super cute file, "Seashell Narwhal" which can be found here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60&products_id=1127
MATERIALS
Shimmer Cardstock by Recollections in aqua and green
Glitter Cardstock by Core'dinations in red, dark pink, orange, teal, purple, yellow and tan.
Plain cardstock in gray, light blue and black.
Various sized white pearls.
Three orange gems (optional for flower accents).
Glue, tape runner, foam tape.
Inks and chalks for accents on paper piecings.
I created the base for my easel card in Design Space by welding the blue pieces of the shell together as seen here.
I created the base in this order: 1. The smaller blue shell piece flipped horizontally. 2. The larger blue shell piece flipped horizontally. 3. The smaller blue shell piece flipped horizontally. 4. The smaller blue shell piece in original orientation. 5. Line the pieces up one over the other so they overlap slightly as seen in my screenshot, then weld them together. 6. Add fold lines at the halfway point and the mid point of the bottom section as shown. 7. Size this base piece to 8 1/2 inches tall. 8. I manipulated the pink so it would fit into the bottom section. It is 1 3/4 inches by 4 3/4 inches. This will be the piece where you will glue the sentiment. The base was cut from aqua blue shimmer cardstock by Recollections. I sized my paper piecings so they fit nicely on the card base. Mine is 6 1/8 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide. The sentiment is from Cricut and is 1 1/4 inches by 3 inches. The shell pieces, sand coral and sentiment are cut from glitter cardstock by Core'dinations. The base layer was cut from the aqua shimmer cardstock and the seaweed was cut from green shimmer cardstock by Recollections. The narwhal is cut from regular cardstock and attached with foam tape.
Side view
As a final touch I added five various sized pearls in a swirl starting about one inch above the sentiment. The large pearls are what will support the card when it is open. Three small orange gems were added to the flower.
I hope you enjoyed my project and thanks for stopping by. ~ Shirley
I unzipped the svg cutting files and pasted them on my computer in a new folder. I then uploaded the svg files to Cricut Design Space and cut out my patterns for my tear bear with my Cricut Explore. I also cut the daisy flower, Angel Wings, Halo, clouds and the box frame.
Speaking of the box frame. Its just a regular square box lid fit and cut using the score line in Cricut Design Space. This box is on the Tags, Boxes and More 2 Cartridge.
I tore my bear out of mulberry paper using a process called Tear Bear. I then chalked all of my pieces with Colorbox chalk and added details using black and white Signo gel pens.
For my box frame I used cardstock from Doodlebug Designs.
I chose Bo Bunny Scrapbook Paper for my snow background and the base of my snow globe. I love Bo Bunny!
After using my Cricut Explore to cut out my tear bear patterns and that of the snow globe.
I focused on these fluffy bears! I tore them out of thick mulberry paper and chalked the pieces with Colorbox in Cyan, Purple and Charcoal. (Ink and chalk.) I used pink Peebles chalk for the cheeks, inner ears and paws.
I used black and white gel pens and Frost White Colorbox ink for detailing these bear embellishment faces.
I then assembled all of the pieces using Fabri- Tac. I took one last soft brushing to the fur to make them look even fluffier! I love paper crafting!
I took the layers to make this 3D. I cut out a circle of acetate sheet to make a clear window. I taped all around the edges using 3 layers of foam tape so it'd fit my polar bears and shaker mix. I used Spare Parts, blue stones and shave ice by Stampendous for my mix. Yes, it shakes! Let is snow!
I then attached the circles and added a small box to the back so it would stand up. I attached the base, and to complete my project I embellished with more spare parts and gemstones.
Trailer
This is a gift for my sweet sister. This is her first winter as a mother. <3
Thanks for your visit today! It was my pleasure sharing this Cricut project with you. Happy Crafting!
I purchased this wreath from Joane Fabrics at 50% off during black Friday. I knew that I wanted to use it as a gift for my Mother in law. I also knew that I wanted my children to do something for it as well.
I chose a cute bear from Kadoodle Bug Designs. I chose to make this cute bear black. I made him real big to look right on this 22 inch Christmas wreath.
I made my design in Cricut Design Space and cut my tear bear pattern with my Cricut Explore. I tore my bear out of mulberry paper to give him a furry appearance.
To involve my children. I stamped their hands in black tuxedo Momemto ink onto white cardstock. I thin cut out their prints and wrote their name in white Signo ball gel pen onto each hand.
I used the cricut cartridge "Holiday Cakes" image Mittens to cut out my mittens. I then used twine to attach each mitten to a hand. Like when you flip over a mitten you see a tiny hand. I attached Stampendous shaved ice to each mitten cuff with Fabri tac.
Its hard to believe its Christmas Eve Eve! Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas!
