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Create A Critter 2 Contest - Squirrel Card


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Design by: mrsdilkes1403 (6 Projects)
Project skill level: moderate
Project time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Project tags: Fall Thanksgiving Thank You Cards Holiday Cards Outdoors Animals Seasonal Cards Cards Friend Cards Playful

I am so excited about the new Create A Critter 2 cartridge! The first Create A Critter was by far my most favorite/used/loved cartridge! So here is my entry for the design contest. I don't think this little squirrel could get any cuter!

CRICUT ®: WHAT WAS USED

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED

  • card stock
  • adhesive
  • ribbon
  • "fall themed" scrapbook paper
  • dark brown ink
  • Cricut Craft Room software
  • scallop punch
  • circle punches 1" 1 1/14"
  • "thankful for you" stamp

Project Cut Files

STEP-BY-STEP How-TO INSTRUCTIONS

I have provided the cut file I made using CCR to make the tri-fold card. File includes all of the pieces I used on the card except the rectangular background pieces on the two flaps and the scalloped circle with the stamped sentiment.
Cut out all pieces in the file.
Use the dark brown ink to ink all the edges of the layers
For front flap, red card stock was embossed and inked and embellished with dark brown ribbon. Squirrel was attached with foam tape for added dimension.
The second flap was covered with orange leaf motif scrapbook paper. Tree was adhered to flap and embellished with scalloped circle stamped with sentiment.
Center inside of card was covered with more "fall themed" scrapbook paper (cut is included in CCR file)
Give to someone special and make their day! :)
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Step 1

I have provided the cut file I made using CCR to make the tri-fold card. File includes all of the pieces I used on the card except the rectangular background pieces on the two flaps and the scalloped circle with the stamped sentiment.
Cut out all pieces in the file.

Step 2

Use the dark brown ink to ink all the edges of the layers

Step 3

For front flap, red card stock was embossed and inked and embellished with dark brown ribbon. Squirrel was attached with foam tape for added dimension.

Step 4

The second flap was covered with orange leaf motif scrapbook paper. Tree was adhered to flap and embellished with scalloped circle stamped with sentiment.

Step 5

Center inside of card was covered with more "fall themed" scrapbook paper (cut is included in CCR file)

Step 6

Give to someone special and make their day! :)

Awards
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SHOWCASED - A FEATURED PROJECT
SHOWCASED - A FEATURED PROJECT
PRIZED - PROJECT FAVED 25+ TIMES
PRIZED - PROJECT FAVED 25+ TIMES
CELEBRATED - PROJECT FAVED 50+ TIMES
CELEBRATED - PROJECT FAVED 50+ TIMES
  • PRIZED - PROJECT FAVED 25+ TIMES

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OMG, that is adorable!!

Published on November 01, 2012 by Valerie700662 Flag Comment As Inappropriate