I enjoy the results of a recessed window card and decided to try it again with a Fall theme. It takes me a long time to complete one of these cards, but I think the results are worth it!
A tutorial and video can be found at SplitCoastStampers for the recessed window card. I followed the cutting directions given in the video. The card was cut 5 1/4 X 10 3/4, scored at 5 1/4 and again at 5 1/2. The little created spine will help the card lay flat.
After a little blogging, I decided to incorporate several Cricut cuts and enter the card in several challenges. First I needed a barn. The challenge is to use the barn from the Cricut Old West cartridge, but I do not have that cartridge. I located this cute barn on Everyday Paper Dolls and cut it out to go inside the created window. Next I needed pumpkins and leaves for a couple more challenges. It was a lot of chirping going on as the Cricut Expression cut pumpkins and leaves of different sizes and papers. Why not add a tree and maybe throw in a wheelbarrow? The card began to take shape!!
Trying to think of a good title or sentiment, I glanced through a recently purchased Cricut Pooh Font Set cartridge. I found this on clearance for $15.00. Love those good buys!! One of the creative features on this cartridge is Wood and I thought this font would look good with my old barn/country theme.
Cricut Cartridges:
Everyday Paper Dolls - Barn cut 2 3/4 inches; Leaves cut in varying sizes 1 inch to 2 1/4 inches; Wheelbarrow cut 3 inches
Stretch Your Imagination - Pumpkins cut in varying sizes 3/4 inch to 2 inches: Tree cut 4 1/2 inches
Cricut Pooh Font Set - Wood feature -Fall - each letter cut 3/4 inch
Cuttlebug - Divine Swirls - Pumpkins; Distressed Stripes -Tree
Paper - Recollections Autumn. I enjoy this double-sided paper which was purchased last year.
Versa Magic ink and lots of Pop-dots!!
Challenges:
BBTB2 - Barn - Old West
Cooking with Cricut - #2 Pumpkins
Fantabulous Cricut - #32 Falling Leaves -- Use at least 1 leaf
Frosted Designs - Die Cuts
Hope you enjoy this card! Thank you for viewing and your comments are always appreciated!
