Holiday Cards Blog Hop – Scandinavian Cricut Cartridge Dove Card
Welcome to the Holiday Cards Blog Hop! I hope you enjoy looking at the different creations from everyone. Be sure not to miss the blog hop line up/list at the end of this post. You won’t want to miss the GIVE AWAY either!
Today I decided to use my Cricut Expression 2 along with the Scandinavian Christmas Cricut cartridge.
I tried to keep this card fairly simple. I took a 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper and cut it in half to create two 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards. I’m only using one card today though. I used a Martha Stewart Loop punch on both ends of the red and white plaid paper and then I cut that piece right down the middle.
After I put everything together the way I wanted it I realized that the wording behind the dove really competed with the overall look of the card. I didn’t want to radically change the card but I knew something needed to be done. What I think turned out to be a nice fix was to cover the worded paper with vellum, that way you can still see the wording but it’s more subdued. About gluing vellum…so many companies claim to sell adhesives that don’t show through vellum but I don’t think any of them really do a good job. To be fair, I have not tried them all! 😉 Maybe there is one out there that could work. What most people do is use whatever glue they like and then cover the glued area with some kind of design element. Here, I covered the glued vellum with the looped punched paper.
I brought out the bling, string and anything…yes, I will stop rhyming now. Don’t be afraid to take your pretty bling and cut it! Isn’t that shocking? Well, that’s what I did. I cut it and flipped and moved swirls to the areas where I needed them. Yes, those swirls look beautiful in the package just as they are but are you going to hang the package for display or make what’s in the package fit your project needs? I know, I know you’re going to hang the package. You crack me up.
I used a Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Kiwi
I leave the bling on the clear backing and manuver it around my image until I determine how I’m going to lay it out.
The stamp I used is from the Joy’s Life Wintery Puns stamp set.
Hop Over and See What These Ladies Have Created
Joy: https://joyslife.com – You Are Here
Amanda: http://www.whiteruffles.blogspot.com
Anne: http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com
Annette: http://www.aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com
Christine: http://www.stampynwifesspace.blogspot.com
Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Martha: http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com
Melisa: http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com
Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Susie: http://www.thedieshaveit.com
Tracy: http://www.thepickledowl.blogspot.com
GIVE AWAY TIME!!
Leave a comment to be eligible for a chance to win the Scandinavian Cricut Cartridge or a set of Joy’s Life Wintery Puns stamps!
I’ll use Random.org to choose a winner on Saturday, December 10, 2012. Good Luck!!
Congratulations to the Winners:
The Winner of the Scandinavian Cricut cartridge is:
Susan says:
DECEMBER 3, 2011 AT 10:36 PM
I like the rhymes Joy! Your post crackes ME up! I do like your card, very pretty! I have not used Pearl Pens but after seeing how it really popped out the green I’m going to give them a try. I’m off to hop…thanks for sharing your project and hosting the hop! Susan cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com
The Winner of the Joy’s Life Wintery Puns stamps is:
reneehere13 says:
DECEMBER 4, 2011 AT 5:09 PM
Love your Joy’s Life site! I’m basically new to all of this. Today’s the first time I’ve explored any site, blogs, and links in this much detail. I am so glad to feel your passion for creativity and am inspired!! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve made a copy of your great cartridge checklist and am thrilled to begin the organizing of my cricut cartridges and card making supplies. Thanks for the inspiration!
I hope you enjoyed this post and have a nice time hopping to the other blogs and checking out their crafty creations!
Oh, I love the neutral colors with that splash of red…so festive! And of course….alll the bling!
I have time to do this blog hop, ( dancing here)! … I am a follower JOY!!!!
I am finished !!! What amazing talent on this blog hop!!! Holy Thunderen.. I am so inspired I have ideas coming out the Ying Yang… lol… Thank you Joy for putting together such an amazing blog hop, this is only the second one I have ever done and I enjoyed it immensely… I can’t wait to get some of your stamps!!!!!! I am a stamp fanatic
http://www.scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.com
Great job as always. You always have such beautiful detail!!
Hi Joy
Beautiful card, loving this cart the images look so clear. Great choice of papers and embellies that work so well together. Sorry I haven’t been by in a while I have some health issues to contend with at the moment.
Kim xXx
Cute! Love the pops of red. Super excited to see what the DT has come up with. Hoping to sneak in some crafty time later if Mr. Grumpy doesn’t have other plans!
Joy love your card. It is beautiful. I love coming to your site. Love your wit!
mary beth
great hop thanks Joy!
mbchoj at aol dot com
Beautiful card! Love the dove! Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.
scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com
WOW! All the creative projects out there helped me decided what I’m gonna do for my Christmas cards this year! YEAH!!!!
I know I’m a bit behind on that so this hop sure helped… LOVE your card Joy! The paper is very pretty and I like the twine….
Thanks for letting me HOP ALONG!
Theresa
I like the rhymes Joy! Your post crackes ME up! I do like your card, very pretty! I have not used Pearl Pens but after seeing how it really popped out the green I’m going to give them a try. I’m off to hop…thanks for sharing your project and hosting the hop!
Susan
cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com
You have some of the best ideas and the best giveaways!!! Thanks for sharing!
Jeannette
I just found your website and I am so glad I did! I look forward to all of your wonderful posts. Thank you for all your helpful information!
Great hop Joy, there are some very talented ladies! Thanks again, I had fun!
Susan
cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com
Love the card! Beautiful idea!
Janet
I just found your site .. Love your card !!! Thanks for the Christmas idea ! I love the scandinavian look.
Love your Joy’s Life site! I’m basically new to all of this. Today’s the first time I’ve explored any site, blogs, and links in this much detail. I am so glad to feel your passion for creativity and am inspired!! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve made a copy of your great cartridge checklist and am thrilled to begin the organizing of my cricut cartridges and card making supplies. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your card!
Love the card-the glitter adds the touch I never would have thought of-and that’s why I love your posts!!! Thanks for a chance to win the cartridge.
Awesome card. I LOVE the paper you used. Thanks for sharing.
beautiful card ,great idea for christmas card thanks…
wowww wonderful project ideas in your blog hop amazing girls works…
soo pretty! love the paper choices and the bling.. I am a new follower and love your site.
Love your card. The dove is adorable and I love the bling on it.
Laiony
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
What a lovely card using the cricut. I love the bling bling. Love the dove!
The card is so pretty. I like the idea of putting vellum over paper to tone down the paper. I do not yet have a winter cartridge, nor the stamps with winter sayings. I would love the win those items! Thank you for having giveaways.
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Beautiful Card!! I love the colors you used and it is a very elegant card! Thanks for the chance to win!
hperks24 at yahoo dot com
Beautiful card. I can never do simple that elegantly.
Hi Joy! I am enjoying your blog. This card is so pretty!
Hi KatDancing!
Thank you! 🙂
~Joy~
love this card thanks it is simple but so elegant
upnurse at aol dot com
I would love love love the stamps. They’re so stinking cute!!!
So very pretty! The bling swirls are so pretty, and I love the papers you chose, too!
I’m wondering if you have lots of “Joy” stuff for the holidays! A friend of mine, who’s daughter’s name is Joy, has a huge plywood cutout proclaiming that it’s her house on their front lawn during the holidays! I think their son Jacob might feel a little left out!
I think it’s wonderful to be joyful, though!
Thanks for all you share!
Love it-the bling, the card, all of it!!!
Very nice card. I love vellum myself so I really enjoy seeing the different ways other people use it. I also liked how you explained your steps. Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway.
Love the papers you used! Great card. Thanks for this opportunity!
April
I love anything with a bird on it and this is one locvely dove. Like the vellum and bling always makes things better.
Really beautiful card! I like the vellum and the dove is really pretty.
The dove card is beautiful! Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas you share. Always something new and awesome!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your ideas and the opportunity to win the cartridge.