Sunday, April 6, 2008

DCM - Shrink To Fit Challenge


Here is my DCM card. I decided to cut the top half so as to enhance the focal point - (hope this is not considered cheating, lol). So this is how I made it! (By the way the camera has arrived!)

Materials:

White cardstock
Red, Brown, Yellow and Green leftover cardstock
Inspiration thick mulberry paper
Anita's Outiline stickers Mothers Day Flowers


How To:

  1. Cut a white blank cardstock to measure the same size of the envelope. Find the middle and draw a circle. Cut the upper half using a craft blad.
  2. Stick co-ordinating cardstock to the sticker and then stick to the mulberry paper.
  3. Use a black permanent marker to draw the sentiment and then stick to card.

I must say this was a difficult challenge for me as I do not like a lot of white spaces. Would love to hear what you think!

15 comments:

Penny said...

It's very pretty and a clever design to enhance the focal point! :)

Rosanne said...

Lovely card, I like how you trimmed it around the focal point.

Andrea C (Frog) said...

Wow what beautiful cards you have made, i enjoyed looking round your blog.

Andrea x

Beth said...

I wasn't sure about leaving blank spaces either but this looks really classy!

tracie said...

beautiful card, I love the way you've cut round the top - fab :-)x

Anice said...

Great idea to cut it out. Lovely card.
Anice xx

Crafting Queen said...

Thank you for your kind words. I am sorry to hear your grandmother is unwell, hope she gets better soon.

This is a lovley card and I like the fold.

Kathy said...

oh I love this idea - it looks wonderful, really stylish. I wish I could cut as neatly as you've done here!

Cheryl said...

Such a beautiful card! You've ispired me to try some more unusual shapes for my cards.

Jo said...

Lovely card. Great idea to cut around the top :o)

Chris Steer said...

Love the unusual shape!
Chris x

My Paper World said...

That's beautiful! I love the pretty flowers!

Paula said...

All you cards are just lovely! I enjoyed going through your blog. You have done a great job!

Julie said...

I think you did a great job with this challenge, sweet little card

Unknown said...

As always Very nice indeed.. Keep it up JOS