Here are some graduation cards I created using the Imagine cartridge Greeting Cards Inside and Out.
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I created this card and bag following the basic design on the cartridge. The only things I changed up were to stamp 2013 to the banner circles and add black stickles to the "grad" portion of the phrase and to the banners. Oh, and I used the first card layer on the bag instead of the card. |
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Here is the inside to the basic card. |
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For my next card, I wanted it to look more masculine. I didn't use the Imagine to cut the card base and it's first layer. I printed them, and then cut them using a paper cutter. I pop dotted the center rectangle on after first cutting the swirls off. I then pop dotted the banner portion pieces on (cut using the Imagine). |
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For embellishments, I hand drew two lines around the center frame and stamped "2013" to the center of the banner. I then added them onto an A2 sized black cardstock base. |
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Here is what the inside of this card looks like. I added the back portion of the card base to the inside (cut using a paper cutter and corners rounded) in order to have somewhere to write. I then covered the cricut logo by off centering the sentiment on top of it. |
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Of course, if I made a masculine looking version, I NEEDED to make a feminine one too! This is my "shabby chic" version of the card. |
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On this card, I used ALL the layers as intended. Personally, I didn't see the need to have the card front offered as a separate layer. If you are going to cut and layer the card as intended by Cricut, I don't think it is necessary. BUT, if you are going to layer the card with embellishments, it could be NECESSARY as in this case. For embellishments, I first stitched two black lines around the rectangular portion of the frame. I then added a black seam binding wrap around and bow. Next, I added a hand cut lace banner imitating the original banner portion. I stitched these pieces on to the card layer to keep them in place. I then added the circle to the banner and stitched on a coordinating button. Had I not had the extra layer to wok with, all of the stitched and ribbon could be seen on the inside front portion of the card. But since I had the layer, I simply added it to the card front and all of it is now hidden. I also inked all of the edges in antique linen distress ink. |
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Inside of the "shabby card". I inked it and added a button created from the circle banner piece. |
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Since I created a hand cut lace banner to the front of the card, I used the layered portion on the back stamped with 2013. |
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Here is what the card and all the layers look like once you select the layer button and print and cut. Confusing, I know! Just remember the title of the cartridge "Greeting Cards Inside and Out" and it makes more sense. |
There are lots of different ways you can use the cuts on this cartridge.
You can cut the card with the layers combined. The cut would create a card that looks like #1.
You can select layers and then delete them all to just cut the first card layer as shown by the #2. You could then add it to a cardstock base. My second card would be a close example of this.
You can select layers and mix and match the pieces. My first example would be an example. I used all the layers as intended on the card, but used the first card layer (#2 in the pic) on a gift bag to create a matching set. You could also use cuts #7 & #8 to create a cute gift tag for the bag.
You can cut all the layers and embellish away to create a unique and more personalized card like my third example.
As you can see, this card can be quite versatile and has a card for just about every occasion. Why not break it out and see what you can come up with? Already made a card from this cartridge? Please add a link to your creation. I would love to see it!
FANTASTIC!!! AWESOME job!!
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Migdalia
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Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to have to break out this cartridge as I need to make a grad card. Thanks for all the inspiration -- love your cards and bag!!
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your graduation projects! The piggy banks were so cute, and this card is great, the aqua & grey are terrific!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colors. I really need to hook my Imagine back up and start using it again. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, Renee! Looooove the lace banner. TFS! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! I just got this cart from Ebay,I made the take out menu you did at mania,Came out GREAT!!!! Cricutjoy
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