I had so much fun with this one! Yay for sparkle and my favorite color... purple.
So, I wanted to have a cute little mask on my card, but I couldn't find the kind I was looking for on any of my Cricut cartridges. I just found a simple line image online. I printed it and used it as a template for cutting one by hand. Since it's a simple shape it didn't take long. I added some Lavender Stickles around the edges to give it a little more fun, and it is up on Pop Dots.
For the paper behind the mask I wanted to create my own glittery polka dotted paper. I cut it down, and punched the bottom border using the Eyelet Lace border punch from Stampin' Up. Then I got out Stampin' Up's Dot Dot Dot stamp and my Stamp-a-ma-jig. I stamped the dots twice using Versa Mark, then I poured on my Stamp N Stuff Embossing Powder in Green Tinsel. It's made by Stampendous and I buy mine at Michael's. I LOVE the stuff :)
For the sentiment along the bottom I used my wonderful SP & Company Mix & Match Sentiment sets. You can spell SO many things with them. It's a lot of fun to pick your words and create your own phrases. The words "wishing you a" and also "Mardi Gras" are from Mix & Match: Occasions. The word "marvelous" is from the set Mix & Match: Friends.
Of course I added little details like doodling and some fun ribbon from my stash too. Here are some sizes for you. The big purple layer is 5 and 1/4 by 3 inches. The green polka dot layer is 5 by 2 and 3/4 (remember this is AFTER punching it.) The layer the sentiment is on is 5 and 1/4 by 1 inch.
Have a fabulous, and very crafty day! I really appreciate all of you that take the time to stop by my crafty little corner of the world :)
7 comments:
Amber,
I love it, the colors are great
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Stacy
That mix and match friends is amazing!! I can't get over all the different ways you are able to use it! The card is wonderful - LOVE the PURPLE!! :-)
Amber, your mardi-gras card is amazing! I never would have thought to use purple and green together, but the colors look fabulous!
Your mardi gras card is adorable! Love that little glittery mask.
This is great! Love the polka dots!
What a festive card! I absolutely love it! Great job!
I love it! Such a great job, TFS! :)
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