In like a Lion

My share today is my first as a Design Team member at Fantabulous Cricut for the Challenge Me Monday #102 - In like a Lion.  Please use the link above to check out creations by other DT members for some inspiration.

I found many lion images on several Cricut cartridges.  I decided to use the <Lion>, plus all layers and shadow feature found on page 57 of Create a Critter cartridge cut at 3". 

I also used the <Leaf> on page 51 of the Create a Critter cartridge cut at 2" and used 6 leaves on my card.  The tree is actually the <Branch1> found in the Winter Woodland cartridge, page 38 cut at 2-1/2".  The last cartridge I used was Simply Charmed for the <Sun2> found on page 50 with layer 1 cut at 1-1/2"

This card is a 6" X 6" card.  I used a light blue base, and sponged clouds onto the background with Heavenly blue ink.  I tore 3 strips of garden green paper and used an old Close to My Heart stamp called Scratches and garden green ink onto the torn strips.  I also sponged garden green around all 6 leaves.  The sun and lion have sunflower ink sponged around edges.  The lions mane was ran through my Cuttlebug using the tiny bubble folder.  I then used my Micron black pen to add outline details.  Layer all pieces as shown in the photo working back to front.  All paper, stamps, cloud stencil from Close to My Heart.

For other finishing details... I found some green buttons and added Bon Bon colored twine from Doddlebug design to 5 buttons, made a bow with the twine as well.  And last of all, I stamped my sentiment on white cardstock and mounted to brown cardstock.  I wanted to make it look like a sign hanging from the tree, so I punched tiny holes in the top corners, added same Bon Bon twine.  A brown brad went into the trunk of the tree to hang the sign on.

 I hope you enjoyed my card and thanks for stopping by today. 

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Snow Fun and Snow much Fun!

After being snowed in since last Tuesday ( I am an Office Manager at an Elementary school, Wednesday-Friday were Snow Days.  I do not report to work if Admin. building is closed). So, I am like Yippy Skippy, I can play in my craft space, designing and creating cards for my blog and some of the challenges.  But, being the responsible person I am...work before play, I spent Wednesday doing bills, filing and prepping for taxes. Well our home ended up without power for over 40 hours Thursday and Friday. Tried to work by candlelight, but I was so cold.  I spent two days huddled in front of our fireplace with a warm blanket, reading and finishing two books instead. So, I am thankful that I was actually able to complete this card in time to enter it into the Fantabulous Cricut, Challenge Me Monday #94 - Snow Fun.  Crystal blue, dark blue and lavender is one of my favorite winter color combinations.  I hope you enjoy my Snow Fun card.

For this card cut as follows:
Base of card A2 Crystal Blue

Swirl paper 3-3/4" x 4-1/4" Dk B

1 x 1-1/2" message tag Lavender

Cartridges used:

Doodlecharms - cut <snowmn> using the border feature on White CS at 2-1/2".  Note:  I also cut a second border, cutting the two end snowman out.  Using mounting tape, mount them on top of the border piece for added depth.

Winter Woodland - cut <snowflk-4> Lavender CS - three at 1-1/2" and two at 2"

To complete this card:  I used three additional pieces of White CS, varies heights and  tearing the paper at varies angles. Using Crystal Blue ink, I sponged around the edges of the snowmen and the torn White CS.  I tied Dark Blue and Lavender fibers around the necks of the snowmen, added brads for buttons and to the tag.  The snowflakes have hand sewn sequins and beads.  Layer all pieces together as shown in the photo, working back to front.  The stamp and all ink and papers from my stash of Close to My Heart products.

Wait, there's more...

My second card is one I created to enter into the My Craft Spot, Monday Challenge #41 - Snow much Fun!  I love digging through my stash of papers, elements, stamps, etc...being inspired with old items that have been long forgotten.  What's old is transformed into a new creation.  The color combination is so beautiful, I wanted to create something with a little more elegance.  I give you "Winter Greetings".

For this card cut as follows:

Base of card - A2 Brown

Cut the other three layers 1/4" smaller than the underneath layer  (Twilight, Creme Brule and a snowflake pattern paper - all from Close to My Heart)

Stripe pattern paper 1-1/2" x 5-1/2", also from Close to My Heart.

1" circle Creme Brule for Winter message

Cartridges used:

Winter Woodland - cut <Branch1>, <Branch1-s> and layers at 1-1/2".  Also, cut <Gloves>, <Gloves-s> and layers at 2-1/2"

To complete this card:  I sponged the snow and gloves with Twilight ink and stamped the greetings over both pattern paper and the circle tab.  Layer all pieces together as shown in the photo, working back to front.  Finishing touches include Glossy Accents to the berries on the branch and the snowflakes on the gloves.  I also found some itty bitty buttons in my stash, which I added white floss to. White floss also to hang the gloves loosely over the branch.

Catch the Frenzy!