Friday, February 3, 2017

Guest Designer Kimberly Sisco

Hello, all!
I am excited to share a Valentine's Day card with you. And it is my pleasure to be guest designing for Miss. Kate Cuttables. When I found that I would be creating this card for the month of February I knew exactly what I wanted to create. This card features the following cut files from Miss. Kate Cuttables: Zoo Fun Bundle, Wild About You title, and Nested Hearts.

I include all the measurements for this cute little critter peek-a-boo card. I included a process video (at the end of this post) which shows how I assembled my card. I hope you enjoy!






This card measures 5" x 7" and I used a kraft cardstock for my card base. It is a larger card but I think a child would love this cute critter card.


I used my Cricut Explore for all the die cutting and Cricut Design Space to create the design. These files include a JPEG, PNG, and SVG so that it can be used with most electronic die cutting machines. I created a single panel (left) from kraft cardstock; I find this makes creating dimensional cards easier to assemble. The pink card is my main panel where my little critters come to life. I lined up a heart from the Nested Heart file which created this peek-a-boo frame.





These are the hearts that I created from the Nested Heart file. They are the same size as the heart cut outs on the main panel. I used embossing folders to add texture. It is amazing what a difference this made. These hearts measure 2.19" x 1.95". Using my main pink panel as a template I adhered the hearts to the kraft panel; I show this process in the video.


I wanted to add a layered accent panel for the front of my card. I used the Straight and Slim font in Cricut Design Space to write 'Valentine'. I offset the cream cardstock to the right (when layering; see above photo) to create interest.





For my sentiment I used the Wild About You title. I love all the layers with this sentiment. I used my Xyron Create-A-Stick to adhere the words to the shadow. The title measures 2.4" x 2.3". And it includes some fun tropical leaves.


I just smile when I look at these little critters which are from the Zoo Fun Bundle. I used the PNG file that is included in the bundle and the Print then Cut feature in Cricut Design Space to create my critters. I used Glossy Accents on the eyes and nose to bring them to life.

Here is the process video or watch on YouTube:


It was my please to create this card for Miss. Kate Cuttables; be sure to visit her store for awesome cut files.

Happy Crafting,
Kimberly

25 comments:

  1. I can't even say how much I love this card! And thank you for the awesome tutorial, so helpful! Thanks for being a great guest designer :D

    Jenny ~ Miss Kate DT

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    1. Thank you so much for having me. It was an absolute pleasure.

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  2. SUPER duper cute. Love all those little critter popping through. Thanks for being Guest Designer!

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    1. Thank you! I had a blast creating this card. It was a pleasure to guest design for Miss Kate.

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  3. Kimberly, I love, love, love this card! What a fantastic job! And thanks for sharing all the steps in the process. Did I mentioned how much I love this card? ;-)

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  4. What a wonderful card! I love the heart cut outs with the animals peeking through and the different embossed backgrounds. Cute!

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  5. This card absolutely adorable! Love it!

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  6. Love your card - thanks for guest designing!

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  7. to darn cute....thanks so much for being a guest desginer with us
    ~Cathie MKCDT

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  8. OMG! I love this so much!! If you don't know follow my blog than you don't know I am all about wild animals!! I just adore these cutie pies!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Scrappy hugs, Connie Can Crop MKC DT

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    1. Thank you! I love those wild animals myself.

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  9. Wow! You did an amazing job! Love your card and tutorial.

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  10. This is so cute - thanks for sharing!

    Sherri - DT

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  11. Your card is fantastic!!!!! Thanks for joining us at KC.

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  12. Oh my gosh Kimberly I am loving this card so much those stinking animals are so cute great idea with the EmBoss background Hearts I like that. Thank for Guess designing for us. Smoochez Gloria ~MKCDT~

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  13. Oh my gosh Kimberly I am loving this card so much those stinking animals are so cute great idea with the EmBoss background Hearts I like that. Thank for Guess designing for us. Smoochez Gloria ~MKCDT~

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