A Year of Card Techniques - (December - Metallic)

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Welcome to... 

Can you believe it's month twelve of a Year of Card Techniques?

Here are the links in case you missed a month:
January HERE            February HERE            March HERE            April HERE           
May HERE                 June HERE                   July HERE                August HERE
September HERE       October HERE              November HERE

Be sure you've hopped and commented on each month for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Stampin Up or Blitsy.com. (Winner's Choice)

This last month of the year, we are focusing all our attention on metallics, whether it's foil, embossing powder, inks or cardstock, anything metallic and since it's December we just had to make it holiday too.

Now on with the projects.

Now... don't go getting excited. I didn't get far with this. My water spilled all over my table, getting my Scor Tape and this really cool (and kind of expensive... to me) foil wet. Lesson. Put your beverage, whatever it may be AWAY from your workspace or maybe drink wine while you work. I believe I may never have put that darned glass down, had it been wine...

But, all is well. My daughter needed a birthday card. The little girl (not so little... she's almost 12!) has her birthday 3 days away from Christmas! So... I started with these items. (Thank you, Anna Griffin kits!!!)

I love that these Anna Griffin things (from HSN) no... this isn't an advertisement!!!! have almost everything you need! This silver element made the perfect banner for the card.

There always something to play with, whether it's the positioning or not enough of something...

This one's not enough of something. READ: SOMETHING'S MISSING!!!!

And so... with the added Baker's Twine, I believe it's good! Super Duper simple! and easier than all getouts, since I still haven't plugged in my machines upon my return (omg... it was back in the beginning of LAST month!!! I have to get moving and get stuff unpacked!!!) from the Scrapbook Expo (where I got the original foil I was going to use...!

And that's that! Ok... so it's not quite Christmas, but... I forgot it was supposed to be I figured you all might be inundated with everything Christmas and thought I'd throw this in the mix!

Please be sure to come back and visit us next year, where we have a whole 'nother Year of Card Techniques for us you to learn! And with that being said... here is the final lineup of the year (for the Year of Card Techniques, of course! because we all know I can't shut up...):

Theresa

Lisa (You are HERE!)

Kim (Up Next...)

Jearise

Sharon

Claudia

Amanda

Debbie

International Day of Peace Blog Hop

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International Day of Peace... What does that mean to you?

I know in some schools, they are focusing on anti-bullying campaigns. Students are making posters, hanging ribbons, and speaking out.

Some people are focusing on the peace within themselves... Me? I'll be on a pool deck, working with some wonderful officials. It is very peaceful there my husband thinks it's chaotic... don't ask...

Peace, peaceful, peacefulness... What is more symbolic than the Butterfly? So I made this great birthday card for my friend Kim I've known her since I was 18, and I'm not going to tell you how OLD I am... Her favorite color is purple, and I decided to add BUTTERFLIES! And yes... Her birthday is on National Day of Peace. What better way to show her PEACE?!? so I gave her some wine, too!

I cut the Anna Griffin Layered Butterfly Card with my Cricut Explore Air... but first "Let me take a Selfie"... hahaha... I couldn't resist! That's how my mind works! I flipped (mirrored) it, so I could let the Cricut do the writing on the inside!

I just L-O-V-E this feature! (This is done with the Metallic Purple pen...) And I just L-O-V-E all the sentiments that come with Anna G's stuff! I mean... yeah... I could make my own, but WHY???? When I have all these wonderful scrolly things that she's already created???

Moving on... I inked up a storm on the correct side of the butterflies. You do know the "outside" is the correct side, right? Ok then. I inked and inked until I had it blotchy in all the ways I wanted... (see the above photo!)

*** btw... this is just a note to self*** SELF! Be sure to use painter's tape or something next time so everything that you don't want getting inked on your card else can stay pristine!

I know you all read that...

Then... I cut a piece of patterned paper to fit the inside. Yes, yes, yes. You can cut the inside using the images from the cartridge. But, I don't want to waste all the paper (the trim and stuff the Cricut uses to hold onto the mat) that gets wasted. I'm way to cheap frugal for that.

Then I adhesived it all up (ATG'd the outer edge and Zigged the frilly stuff all throughout) and slapped that baby on. And Voila! It's done...

Um. No. It's not. It doesn't look like it's quite complete... So... I Zigged a little more (just around the butterflies) and added some purplish glitter... and... Voila!

NOW It's done!

I also squeezed in a little time to finish off some mummy hands... They're wishing you a Day of Peace, too! and just a little LOVE to Hang Loose!

Thanks for stopping by today, your next stop is Jearise.

Remember... Be sure to comment on each of the hops, in order to qualify for the giveaway! Good luck to you all, and Peace be with you! Enjoy everyday, and wish EVERYONE... PEACE!

Here's the lineup in case you get lost along the way.
Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.katydidcards.com
Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com
Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Sharon ~ http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com
Connie ~ http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Nana's Scrap Spot ~ www.nanasscrapspot.com
Lisa ~ http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com