Friday, September 10, 2010

Graphic 45 with Cricut Pears

Yep, I used the Cricut for these! The pear cuts are from Joys Of The Season and I think they really set off the images nicely.

I went with some K & Company Wild Saffron paper for the cards. *okie uses a very sad voice* I think I have almost used up the last of that pack, actually I had bought two of the packs a few years ago. I even bought a third to do a giveaway on my blog long ago.

I used borders from my border stash and inked the them with some Chestnut Roan.

On the vintage label for this one I went over part of the lettering with Diamond Stickles. I like how it makes the lettering stand out more. I double matted the labels. I used the Perfect Layers 1/8" edge to make the mats. OMG! I SO LOVE PERFECT LAYERS!!

You can also see where I did do the faux stitching on the pear and leaf. I wasn't going to use the shadow cut but after trying it on the card I thought it made the pear stand out more.

This label was a little larger and I do like the pears on there, but they are more the color of oranges to me. On some of the lettering on this label I used a Sakura Stardust Glitter clear pen. If you haven't tried some of these you really should! They come in a pack of two and I think they are only maybe about $2.

These Graphic 45 cards are super simple guys, so if you have a chance to pick up a sheet of this paper I highly recommend it!

18 comments:

  1. All your vintage samples are beautiful! I love how diverse your creations are. TFS.

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  2. Aw... that's really cute!! I have some Wild Saffron pack left too... I am going to try to make something! Your cards are so pretty!!!

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  3. Okie
    I love your cards.I so want the vintage sheets they are cool.Hope
    I can find some did you get at a scrapbook store or on line.

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  4. I don't know which ones I like better. The pear cards or the ones with the polka dots!

    If I wasn't concentrating on Christmas cards for CFS right now I'd have to lift this one!

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  5. Love this project. They would be great framed and hung in your kitchen.

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  6. I love these cards and you make it sounds so simple. Can it possibly be? I'm sure you know that Above Rubies Studio gave your blog a shout out today. You are a great blogger (I almost wrote blooger!) and so fun to keep up with. Thanks!

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  7. Okie you rock! These are excellent! Well done.

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  8. The are just awesome!! Love them both!!! :)

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  9. I love these cards!.. Oh the colors are so awesome!

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  10. Cool cards LOVE the look of them. I have a question about the matting. What is perfect layers? You have great color choices. Thanks for Sharing Mindy1qc@msn.com

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  11. Beautiful cards! got a pack of the Wild Saffron online at joanns.com during the founder's day sale. So they still have it on sale if you want to get more.

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  12. Another Wonderful Card Okie! LOVE IT! :o)

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  13. Oh what a perfect "pear" of cards! I love this vintage look. The pears, coupled with the grunge look of the papers really give this an authentic feel. Another beautiful job Okie!

    =)

    Hugz,
    Carol

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