Card - Road Trip

Hi, I hope everyone has had a great weekend. With Spring in the air (apart from all this rain), and because a few friends of mine have just embarked on a road trip, I thought I'd show you another card made for Scrappy-Go-Lucky using Summer Vacation. You should head over to their blog. There is a prize of AU$100 up for grabs to be spent in the SGL store. It's easy to enter, but you'll have to be quick - the comp. closes in 24 hours - 12 midnight Monday Perth time.

For this card I chose a modern Winnebago - then added a touch of sixties flower power. The van is cut at 2 3/4".

For the background, using the Cri-Kits gel pens, a subtle background of maps, signs, and arrows is drawn in gold glitter.

To add definition to the van and words, Cricut Ink Markers were used to draw the images first. Then, without unloading the mat, hit "Load Paper" again, replace the marker with the blade-housing, "Repeat Last", then cut. The same technique can be used with the Cri-Kits Gel Pens for a more subtle outline.

I used some scrunched up stripey paper for curtains .....

and old x-rays make perfect tinted windows.

I inked around the edge to give some definition and shadow, and drew in lines for door frames, etc. I then added some ink and glaze on the tyres - and of course some glitter.

This cute little bike is from "Everyday Paper Dolls" (page 57). It is cut at 1" and adhered to the background..

The van is then attached using foam dots.
Enjoy....
Luv, Tereesa.

Card - Birthday Bikes 2

Hi Everyone, I have had an overwhelming response to this card, and many requests for the full instructions. I like to answer every email personally, but thought I would also post the instructions here as it is so popular.

Cardstock –
Green – 15cm x 10.5cm

White – 15cm x 10.5cm
             12.5cm x 7.5cm

Bike is from Every Paper Dolls cut at 6cm

The green card is cut up 2cm from the bottom and 2cm in from each side (stopping 2cm from the top (this should give you a cut of a 3-sided rectangle in the centre of your card). It is then scored (up from the bottom) at 3cm / 5.25cm / 7.5cm between the cut edges. This is then folded as shown below.

Before putting the card together, line up the 2 larger pieces of card and punch a tab from the middle top. The smaller piece of white card is then attached to only the bottom section of the cut rectangle, making sure it doesn’t overlap. The two large pieces are then attached with adhesive applied to the bottom and two sides only.

The bike is adhered to only the middle fold at the front.
Attach some ribbon to the top of the small piece to make it easier to pull up.

Your finished card then slides open, making it easy to line up where you would like your sentiments.


Unfortunately I don't have step-by-step photos for this particular card, but if you click here, there are full instructions with step-by-step photos for the Pop-Up Bunny card. Although it is a larger, portrait version, the basic cuts and folds are the same.

Hope this helps.
Luv, Tereesa.

Card - Birthday Bike

Hi, I have found another card made last year for a friend's birthday. As he was getting a bike, I thought this pop-up birthday bike card would be fun for him.

The bike image is from Everyday Paper Dolls, and the background is stamped to add a bit of interest.

When you pull the tab on top of the card - the bike pops up and secret messages are revealed inside.

A side view - you can see I have stamped above and written below the pop-up bike. This card can be adapted for any celebration. Click here to see the Easter Pop-Up Bunny.

Don't forget, if you would like full instructions for any of my cards, please contact me and they will be forwarded directly to you.

I hope you are all having a great week.

Till next time,

Luv, Tereesa.

L is for Lancer!

I am so proud of my son Joshua. He turned 16 yesterday, passed his Learners test, and has already saved enough and bought himself a car (Mitsubishi Lancer). I wanted his birthday card to reflect this, and after a few modifications, this is what I came up with.

This car is cut from Everyday Paper Dolls. The image is actually a Formula One car (long front), so with a bit of trimming on the front and back, it somewhat resembles a Lancer (I hope). Josh was eager to get his windows tinted, so I have used old x-rays for these windows.

This jolly "happy birthday" is from Celebrations, and highlighted with Kindyglitz.

A banner to show the world he is 16.

Joshua with his baby.

Happy Birthday Josh!!! and Congratulations on your licence.

And................

Card - Fisherman

Hi all, Sorry for the delay between posts but I have been suffering from the dreaded flu (as well as withdrawal symptoms from my craft room LOL). My son's birthday is in a couple of days so I had better get busy and create something for him. But, before I start that, I wanted to show you this cute little fisherman card I made for my Dad.

I used the Gypsy to duplicate him, then flip him, then I welded the two heads together at the very top. This is hidden with the hat which was added later. Unfortunately I forgot to get a photo of this, but the card opens upwards.

SU Crystal Effects was used to make the fish scales and fishing line shimmer.

Now - for those of you who were brave enough to have a guess at the number of nappies used in the Nappy Cake, Shelley has confirmed that the correct answer is...........60 !!! It's hard to believe, isn't it.

Below are two gorgeous cards that Shelley made for her two mums for Mother's Day using the Forever Young and Mother's Day cartridges.

That's it for me tonight. I'll be back soon to share the birthday cards I hope to finish tomorrow.

Take care,

Luv, Tereesa.