One of my favorite ways to get started creating a card is to simple CASE a card I see.
When you CASE a card it means to Cope And Share Everything. You can do this with a card you see in the catalog, or one you see on Pinterest.
What I find myself doing is CASEing a card, but adding a few extra items, or removing a layer. Then the card ends up being my own creation.
It is always a good idea if you copy the card exactly to give credit to the original post, project or person you got the idea from.
For todays card I first CASED a card from the Annual Catalog, and then I showed you how I stepped the card up to create something similar.
CASING THE CARD: Card #1
The first card was cased directly from the Annual Catalog. This card was the one of the first card I saw in the new catalog that I wanted to create.
It was hard for me to stick to the layout but I did it.
Mint Macaron Cardstock:
8-½” x 11″ , Cut at 4-¼” , Score at 5-½”
Punch out end of fish for lemon leafs
Basic White Cardstock:
2″ x 4-¼” – Stamp sentiment w/ Calypso Coral Ink
Crushed Curry Cardstock:
Use Fish Builder Punch to punch out small fishes and then trim end. (Ink the edges of the lemon)
Pattern Paper: Tea Boutique:
3″ x 4-¼”
Stepping Up The Design: Card #2
Now for the my second card I stepped it up!
I used a stencil and ink to create a background which turned out awesome. I love it.
The Tasteful Texture embossing folder was perfect for the lemons. I’m sorry to say this embossing folder is retired.
The last change I made to the card design was to use a different piece of patten paper.
Mint Macaron Cardstock:
8-½” x 11″ , Cut at 4-¼” , Score at 5-½” – Use Stencil & Mint Macaroon Ink to create background
Punch out end of fish for lemon leafs – Use Embossing Folder
Basic White Cardstock:
2″ x 4-¼” – Stamp sentiment w/ Mint Macaroon Ink (Sentiment me from Hope & Prayers Stamp Set)
Crushed Curry Cardstock:
Use Fish Builder Punch to punch out small fishes and then trim end. (Ink the edges of the lemon, Use Embossing Folder)
Pattern Paper: Tea Boutique:
3″ x 4-¼”
The final touch for both of these cards were the envelopes. For the first card I did a liner on the inside of the card, and for the second card I added some pattern paper to the flap.
You can purchase any of the supplies I used in today’s project in my online store or by clicking on the photos below.
I am currently working towards to a new type of account on Facebook by doing several lives. I would love for you to join me over there by simple visiting my page HERE.
I’m also collecting something called STARS which is way for you to show your support to me as a creator. I appreciate you being apart of my Crafty Community. Thank You!
