Birthday Card for Male Using CTMH Tommy Paper and Cricut Artiste Cartridge

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #68 - Step Card

Hello to all my fellow crafters!  I hope everyone is doing well and finding time to craft.  I have been feeling under the weather with migraines; so it has been tough finding time that I actually feel like crafting.  I really want to create more, not less; but apparently the timing isn't right.  The weather is already hot here in Southern CA, in the 90's.  I hate to see what it is in July and August.
 

I am very excited about Challenge #68 at Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week.   This is my favorite card to create.  I just think there are so many options with a step card.  It is very easy to make once you start creating them.  I love the side step card the best - at least today.  LOL!!  I have the right to change my mind, don't I?  You know how we have a favorite scrapbooking item today and it changes again tomorrow when we find something else we love more. Our sponsors this week are Bugaboo and SK Digis. 

 

 

Our Guest Designer this week is Helen Nile.  Be sure to check out her blog as well as the other DT who work every week to provide you with inspiration for your crafting.  We would love to have you join us for another wonderful challenge.  If you haven't tried creating a step card, just try it.  You will be so glad you did.  Click on Side Step Card for a tutorial or Center Step Card if you prefer this one.

See my Tutorials Page for more free tutorials. 
 

For my Side Step Card; I use a 6 x 12 page.  I use 1 inch for the first mountain fold (2 inches from one side or the other), then a valley fold at 2 inch for the second one (2 inches from same side as the first one).  Another mountain fold at 6 inches next to the 2 inches on the side.  I do another 2 inch mountain fold at 7 inches.  I use Norma's tutorial; but with measurements just a little different than the one's she shows on this tutorial.  I printed off the sketch and refer to it each time I make a Side Step Card.  I hope this helps to encourage you to try your hand at creating one of these beauties.  They are so much fun.

 

 

I used Bugaboo Edward Springtime for my image on this card.  I wanted one for a male; but I also wanted it a little quirky, not serious.  I love this CTMH Tommy Paper packet for male creations.  There are several wonderful designs in this paper pack; so be sure to check it out.  I love these Pinwheels made from the Cricut Artiste.  They actually work by using a brad in them.  Just don't place any glue or 3D foam tape in the way of the prongs; so they will move freely.  The buttons are a pretty shiny green with a flourish design on them; but they are not clear on these pictures. 
 

Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cuts - Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Paper - CTMH Tommy

Cardstock - CTMH Honey

Image - Bugaboo Edward Springtime

CTMH Markers

Honey, Topiary and Cotton Candy Light

Copic Markers

E02, E25, C2

Ink behind image - CTMH Sky

Ink for inside sentiment - CTMH Cranberry

Brads - CTMH Cranberry (While Supplies Last)

Buttons - La Mode

Sentiment inside top - CTMH Hooray Bouquet (D1491)

Sentiment on front and two inside (middle and bottom) - Free from Hannelie at Desert Diva

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Men's Cards

Craft-room Challenge - Here Comes The Summer

Crafty Sentiments - Fun In The Sun

Deep Ocean Challenge - Welcome Summer

Die Cuttin' Divas - Refreshing Summer

Loves Rubberstamps - Summer Theme

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Crafting For All Seasons - One For The Guys

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - For The Men In Our Lives

Fab N Funky - Animals

Inky Impressions - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge - Summer Fun

Pollycraft Challenges - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - Masculine Cards

Aud Sentiments - Summer

Cute Card Thursday - In The Summertime

DRS Designs - The Great Outdoors

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Use a Digi Stamp

Brown Sugar - Summer

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes or Add Some Embossing (I did Anything Goes)

Creative Corner - Summertime

Digi Haven - Flowers

Fairy Tale - Happy Birthday

Inspire Me Friday's - Anything Goes

Jellypark Challenge - Masculine

Pattie's Creations - Summertime Fun

QKR Stampede - Summer Fun

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Stampin For The Weekend - Anything Goes

Stampin With The Dragon - Anything Goes

2 Sisters - Summer Fun

A Gem Of A Challenge - Male Birthday With Sentiment

Color Me Creative Challenge - Colors Of Summer

Craft Lovin Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Di's Digis Designs - Show Us Summer Fun

Little Claire's - Male Theme

Catch The Bug - Photo for Inspiration (Edward having a picnic and celebrating.)

My Sheri Crafts - Birthday

The Hobby House - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - Happy Birthday

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or Create A Fat Page Card

Catered Crop - Die Cuts/Punches

Eureka Stamps - Summertime Fun

Heart 2 Heart - Use Colors That Make You Happy

House of Gilli - Bright Colors/Anything Goes

Pause, Dream, Enjoy - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - 3D Creations

Be sure to check out all the specials going on this month and don't for "While Supplies Last" which can change daily.  CTMH adds new items regularly.  Click link.  It can be found under Shop on my CTMH website at http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com.

Stamp of the month - Only $5 with a $50 purchase.  See Specials Tab above for click on link.

Patriotic Stamp sets - June and July only.  Found under Specials Tab above or click link.

Oklahoma Relief for tornado victims - See Specials tab or click link.

My Monthly Specials - Found under Specials Tab or click link. 

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 Have a blessed and happy week! 

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!!