Sunday, July 14, 2013

Thinking of You Using a Card Map


When I just can't seem to create a card from scratch, I use card maps.  I used this card map by Create with Connie and Mary.  Using card maps can be a challenge, but the rewards (creating your own card) are worth it.  I give myself an F on this my first try.  But wait to you see my second card!




Stampin' Up! Products
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
  • Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/4"
    • Circle is cut from a 3 1/2" die
    • Banner measures 3 5/8" x 5/8"
    • Strip measures 4" x 3/4"
  • Old Olive and Rose Red ink
  • Curly Cute and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets
  • Elegant Butterfly hand punch
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals
Other Products
  • Circle die 3 1/2"
Oh....I forgot to mention - this card took over 90 minutes to create.  Whatelse was I going to do on a rainy afternoon?
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I walked away from my desk and later decided I needed to give it another try.  This card was in dire need of an overhaul.  This card took less than 15 minutes.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3" x 5 1/4"
    • Scallop circle die 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Strip measures 3 7/8" x 7/8
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Banner measures 3 7/8" x 7/8"
  • Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (retired)
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5"
    • Circle is cut from a 3 1/2" die
    • Banner measures 3 5/8" x 5/8"
    • Strip measures 3 3/4" x 3/4"
  • Old Olive and Rose Red ink
  • Curly Cute and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets
  • Elegant Butterfly hand punch
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals
Other Products
  • Circle die 3 1/2"
  • Scallop circle die 3 3/4"

1 comment:

Mary said...

Ah yes, sometimes it's best to let it simmer for awhile and come back too, had to do it many a time myself ;). Both cards are pretty, but I must admit I like the second better too.