Graduation Card (got the idea from another blogger)

She used black and white, I used Navy and White  and changed a few things. I changed the front
up a bit.  
Cartrudges used Plantin Schoolbook, Storybook, Cindy Loo

Paper used Wausau Metallic Blue and White
White metallic Oval cut  from Plantin Schoolbook @ 5" ran through my Xyron Adhesive Machine and added clear glass beads for some extra bling.
Navy Blue metallic Oval cut from Plantin Schoolbook @ 5 1/2", add White Stitch Marks with Souffle Pen

All flowers were cut from Plantinschool
2 white flowers cut  @ 1  1/2"
1 navy flower cut @ 1 1/2"
2 navy flowers cut @1"
1 white flower cut @ 1"
2 white flowers cut @ 3/4"
1 navy flower cut @ 3/4"
1  navy leaf cut @ 3/4" with Shadow key, stitched white marks on leaf with Souffle Pen
1 white leaf cut @ 1/2"
I used Viva Decor Pearls Pens to the Center of the assembled flowers in colors Ice White and Blue
I assembled the flowers using glue dots plus alternated the color and size, then slipped the leaf just slightly under the middle flower.

Navy Square Dollie was cut @ 5" from the Cindy Loo Cartridge and then cut in half. I ran through Xyron Adheasive Machine and attached to the left front of the card.

Cut on white strip of cardstock 4  3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Ran the strip through my Big Shot Machine using Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Folder. Attach to Right from side of card.

Fonts made with Storybook Cartridge cut @ 3/4" I wanted the font to be a little more chunky so I cut it with the shadow feature.  I stitched all the Fonts with Souffle White Pen. Attached with Zig Glue Pen.

24 comments:

Doodlebugs said...

that is very different, its cool

Crystal said...

This is a GREAT GRAD Card...I had to zoom in and look cause those beads looks AWESOME!!! How fun, what a great touch for sure!!!

Kate said...

I have got to find me some of those pens! I love the centers of your flowers. The card is gorgeous!

paperscissors said...

love all the detail and unique embellishment!

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

So nice! I love how unique it is!

Myrna said...

Chris
This is a ''fantabulous" card.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Men are hard to make cards for so I was glad to be able to kidnap that idea for the wallet.
My sewing machine is 30 years old but it is a Sears Kenmore. I would just look for ones at second hand stores or whatever you have in that line. Look for ones that have different stitches. They are so much fun to experiment with. I have a couple more stitched ones to finish but am having a hard time finishing them and getting them posted.
Love your site.
Myrna

Jennifer said...

Hi Chris,

How are you feeling? I miss you...did I tell you how much I hate moving?!

Great card! I especially like the flowers. It's going to be a long summer with my craft room in boxes. I'll have to live vicariously through you when I'm lucky enough to make it over here. :)

Take care,

Jennifer

Jennifer

Besthobbyeva said...

Great card. I love the colors. Funny they are my old High School colors.

June Houck said...

Very classy, Chris. Thank you for being a loyal follower of Cuttlebug Challenge blog!

June Houck

Shelley said...

Thank you for becoming a follower at my blog and leaving a comment. Good luck on the giveaway!
Shelley
http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com

Kel said...

great card! fancy! thanks for sharing!

jeffo 'n lisa said...

I love the colors. It's my alumni week and our school colors are royal blue and white. I can see making this card with a slight color change. I especially love the "bling"!

Bonnie McLain said...

Thanks so very much Chris for joining in the CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE.... I love your card ... and the colors and design are outstandingly fun... What a great graduation card for some really lucky person. Thanks for sharing with us... and hope to see more of your work there too..

Anonymous said...

This is such a wonderful graduation card!!!

`Thanks` for joining in with the cuttlebug challenge!It`s a real pleasure:)

Terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

Joanna said...

This is very pretty, and I love those flowers! Thanks foe sharing with us! :)

Jodie R said...

I am in awe! Beautiful card! It is so intricate!

Scrappin_3rdeeschik said...

Great colors. I love how you layered the flowers and added bling to the center of the card. Very creative. TFS your talent with us.

sucor said...

Great card, thanks for the inspiration. I need to make a grad card too.

Lolis said...

Love your card! The glass beads look beautiful! Great job!

Mari AKA Momo said...

I love this card! The colors are awesome and the flowers give it such a nice touch! XOXO Momo

Mary Jean said...

very nice! I love it!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Fantastic card!!!!

Wanda said...

What a great card. Any graduate would love to receive this. I really like the way the glass beads look. Wow... Thanks for joining us on Cuttlebug Challenge

Meda said...

How classy! LOve the dots on the letters!