Hi fellow bloggers, crafters and friends. It is a beautiful fall day in Southern CA! Yes - Fall is finally here. I hope this finds everyone happy and having a great day. Please continue to remember the people on the East Coast in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. I heard there are still many people without power and/or gas. American Red Cross is taking donations if anyone wants to help. FYI: CTMH is donating $1 for each of the November 50% special purchases this month to American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy. (See special below or on the side bar.)
The challenge this week for Tammy's Scrapin Corner is Challenge #36 - Anything Goes; which starts today. Our sponsors are: Sassy Studios and Eureka Stamps. This is my first card as a new member of the DT. I am so excited to be part of Tammy's team. Our Guest Designer this week is Bettina L. Be sure to check out her blog.
This is my first Easel card and I have combined the Gateway card with the Easel card. Here is the tutorial for the Gateway Easel card on Card Making Magic by Christina. I thought it was a cute idea; so I tried it. It wasn't hard; but it's like creating two cards. It took me a little longer to create this one. I hope you enjoy my creation. Christina has a lot of really great tutorials and videos on her blog. Be sure to check it out.
I used both the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and the Cricut Artiste Cartridge for making this card. I chose the paper Clementine as it is my favorite right now. There are several designs with this paper packet. CTMH markers are so great for coloring the small parts of an image. They have an end that is small (not quite fine point) and a regular medium point end. I tried coloring the bench with other markers and they were too big to fit in the small space for the little curves.
Gateway Easel Card Using Eureka Stamps - Best Friends Sitting Image
Completely Closed
Completely Open
Side View
Supplies used for this card:
Die Cuts from both Cricut Art Philosophy and Cricut Artiste Cartridges
Card base - both Gateway and easel card cut at 6 x 12.
Cardstock for base cards - CTMH Colonial White
Cardstock - CTMH Dutch Blue, Pacifica , Sorbet and White Daisy
Image - Eureka Stamps - "Best Friends Sitting"
Image - Eureka Stamps - "Best Friends Sitting"
Paper - CTMH Clementine Paper Packet
Ink for Sentiments - CTMH Sorbet
Sentiment - Both from CTMH "A Friend Like You" (B1410)
Glitter for butterflies - CTMH Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1313)
Image edges inked in CTMH Pacifica markers
Clear Bling - Want2scrap.com
Colored bling - Recollections
Adhesive - Tombow
Foam Tape
CTMH Markers
Bench - Pacifica
Girls clothes and shoes - Sorbet and Sorbet Light
Boys clothes and shoes - Sky and Sky Light
Girls hair - Honey and Honey Light
Copic Markers - (CTMH doesn't have the basic colors yet.)
Skin - E000, E00
Boy's hair - E25
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
- Make It Monday - MIM #115- Anything Goes
- Anything Goes Challenge - Challenge # 79 - Anything Goes (5 of 5)
- Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
- Through The Craftroom Door - Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes
- Cards By Lady Anne - Sentimental For Friday - Anything Goes
- Cards By Lady - Anne/Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
- Creative Moments - Challenge # 3 - More Than One Fold/Anything Goes
- Digi Stamps 4 Joy -#54 Bingo (No Green, no buttons, no embossing, no punch, no Halloween)
- Divas By Design - Challenge # 60 - Let's Get Cute
- Flutterby Wednesday - Challenge # 213 - Anything Goes with Butterfly or Fairy
- My Mums Craft Shop - Challenge # 83 - Sentiments
- Penny's Paper - Crafty - Challenge # 101 - Lots of Layers
- Word Art Wednesday - Challenge # 53 - Gives Thanks
- 365 Cards - Day 253 - Thrift Thursday (Free paper packet and clear bling is over a year old.)
- Forever Friends - Anything Goes
- Milk Coffee Challenge - More Than One Fold
- My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Anything Cute
- Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
- Simply Create - Linky Party # 10
- ATC And Cards With Attitude - Challenge # 26 - Add a Sentiment- Anything Goes
- Crafty Catz - Challenge # 158 - Anything Goes
- Fat Pages & Cards With Attitude - Challenge # 26 - Add a Sentiment - Anything Goes
- Hotshot Crafts - Challenge # 13 - Butterflies
- Inspire Me Friday's - Challenge # 84 - Anything Goes
- Simply Create Too - Challenge # 26 - Use Your Stash
- Allsorts - Week 180 - Young At Heart
- Colour Me Creative Challenge - Challenge # 56 - All About Kids
- My Sheri Crafts - Challenge # 098 - Give Thanks
- One Stop Craft - Anything Goes
- Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes
- Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge # 7 - Anything Goes
- Corrosive Challenges - Challenge # 162 - Flutter By
- Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge # 45 - Anything Goes
- Glitter n Sparkle - Challenge # 6 - Things With Wings
- One Stitch At A Time - Challenge 139 - With Thanks
- Pile It On - Challenge # 46 - Let's Be Thankful
- Robyn's Fetish - Challenge # 133 - Anything Goes
- Scraper's Delights Paper Crafts - Anything Goes
- Scrappy Frog - Give Thanks
- Sentimental Sunday's - Challenge # 128 - Thanks/Thanksgiving
- Eureka Stamps - Challenge # 14 - Scripture or Inspirational Sayings
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate all the lovely compliments and hope to see you again real soon. Take time to look around my blog. I have tabs at the top to make it easier for you to find what you need. Check out the specials for the months and my clubs where you can earn free gifts.
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!
I love those cricut cartridges so much.
ReplyDeletethis is a very cute card, the colors are amazing.
Thank you for another great Designer Week
hugs Tammy- owner of Tammy Scrapin Corner
Hi Tammy, Thanks for the compliment and for visiting my blog. Thanks so much for the awesome challenges every week. I am sure everyone loves them. It is such a blessing to be part of your team. I hope some of the team members creativity rubs off on me and I can be like them when I grow up. LOL!! Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteLovely card. Cute image and very well colouring.
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Arhana
Hi Archana. It is nice to see you visiting my blog. Thanks for the wonderful compliments. It is nice to be on Tammys Scrapin Corner DT and to work with you and the other team members. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteI love it, Gloria! Super clever to make an easel card into a gatefold.
ReplyDeleteHi Jayma. Thanks for the wonderful compliment!! I appreciate your support in visiting my blog. I don't see you here often enough. LOL. Thanks again for all the great information you shared in our team meeting. I really appreciate you participating. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWow gorgeous i love it, Great ideas fab images and great colours . Thanks for joining us at Glitternsparkle hugs Trisha x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments Trisha. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a terrific day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a great fold Gloria,love the image, colours and papers, fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at ATC’S and cards with Attitude..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Thank you Chrissy for your great compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a super week! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat an adorable creation! Super cute image, and love all the different layers. Those butterflies are just gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining us at The Corrosive Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasmine for your wonderful compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a fantastic week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a great easel card you have made, I love the way you have the opening too. Thank you for sharing with us at Lady Anne's. I hope we see you again.
ReplyDeleteLove ~ Lady Anne xx
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Hi Lady Anne. It's always nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the compliments and for visiting my blog. I love your challenges. Have a wonderful week!! Hugs, Gloria
Deletewonderful creation, thanks for joining in with our Anything goes challenge at CRAFTY CATZ x carol
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol for your compliment. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a super week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a lovely shape! And a very nice card too! Thanks for sharing at One Stitch at a Time and good luck with the challenge. Judy x DT
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy for the sweet compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a lovely day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWow, you aren't kidding that there is way more to see over here! Nicely put together, Gloria. Fabulous job! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amie. I am so happy you dropped by. Thanks for the comliment. It was a fun card to make. See you on the team page. LOL!! Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWow what a fantastic card! I love the design and the image :) Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week x
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth for the wonderful compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a lovely week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteLove your easel card, great design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at TTCRD this week.
Huggs
Sandi
Thanks Sandi for your compliments and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a super day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteLove your easel card and how it opens. Thank you for playing along this week at OSAAT. I sure hope to see you back again very soon. Good Luck in the challenge!!!
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CraftyGirl OSAAT DT
craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
I appreciate your support. Thanks for the compliment. Have a sensational week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThat is a very clever way to make an easel card almost into a mini album. You have done such a great job coloring and everything is sweet and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by with this wonderful work of art.
Psalm 91 Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
You are so sweet Carole. Thanks for your loving and kind words. I appreciate you stopping by my blog. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteYour card is absolutely darling. What a blessing that you have shared this beautiful card with us in our challenge. It's really sweet, and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful art soon. What a treat!
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Word Art Wednesday
Hi Karen, So nice to hear from you again. I think you will like my card for next week; so be sure to check back on Monday, Nov 19. I plan on entering it in Word Art Wednesday; so I am sure I will see you again. Have a blessed week! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGreat card! Thanks for joining us at the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tara for the compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a fun/new-to-me fold! Thanks for sharing with us @ My Sheri Crafts challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marge for the super compliment and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a terrific week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a fabulous card, love the digi as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Lady Annes and I hope we'll see you again soon!
Hugs
Laurian
Thanks Laurian for the lovely compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a fantastic week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a clever idea! Thank you for joining us at Glitter n Sparkle this week!
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Glitter n Sparkle DT
Hi Claire, Nice to see you again. Thanks for the compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a terrific week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous....I'm lovving it! Greate folding!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at DVC
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Thanks Eva for the great compliments!! I appreciate your support in visiting my blog. Have a super week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGorgeous easel card. Thank you for joining My Heart Pieces Challenge this fortnight. Marlene DT
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your support in visiting my blog. Thanks for the wonderful compliment. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGorgeous bright colours thanks for playing at Divas by design this wk hugs rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebekah for the sweet compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a fantastic week! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGorgeous design and I love all the details you've added.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Penny's
Helen x
Thank you Helen for visiting my blog and your lovely compliment. My mother's name is Helen. Have a fun week!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGreat card!! Love the image and the papers! The colouring is of course stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnd WOW, look at all those challenges you're card is entered in.. Good Luck!! :)
Thanks for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle!
Toni - DT
Thank you Toni for the fabulous compliments and for visiting my blog. I love challenges; but it is time consuming reading all the rules and linking them. LOL. Have a terrific week! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteHi Desire!! There's the lady with so many hats. LOL!! I appreciate your support whether you are visiting as you or for another DT team. Ha! Thanks for the wonderful compliments. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique design. I love making Easel cards but you added such a nice twist. Love those images too...Great job! Thanks for blessing us with your artwork at Word Art Wednesday. God bless, always!
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Hi Jo Ann, Nice to hear from you again. Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments and for visiting my blog. I appreciate your loving support. Have a fabulous day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteGreat easel card and the use of your stash
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at 365cards!
~Michelle
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DeleteFabulous card! I love your design.
ReplyDeleteI saw your card on MIM and had to drop by for a closer look. I'm number 96.
--Cheryl--
Hi Cheryl, Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for taking time to visit my blog and for the wonderful compliment. Have a fantastic day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteHi Gloria, such a sweet image and a great shaped card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin.
Sarah
Thank you Sarah for the wonderful compliment and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWow!Cool card! Thanks for participating in our PENNY'S PAPER CRAFTY challenge!!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~
Thank you so much Deanne for the wonderful compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a lovely day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThanks Desire for your sweet compliment. Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a gorgeous card. Love the fold. Your images are adorable too. Thanks for playing along with us at PCJ and good luck in the challenge. Hugs, Gale
ReplyDeleteThank you Gale for the lovely compliments and for visiting my blog. Have a fabulous day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a beautiful card you have made for the Eureka! Stamps challenge this week. So glad you joined in the fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristie for the lovey compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a terrific day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteVery Sweet Gloria.I am sorry you were facing trouble to link up your creation.Thank you for joining with us at My Heart Pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely compliment and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a sensational day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteVery beautiful card! sweet, original, nice colours. Thanks for playing with IDIC this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Valou for the great compliments and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteFantastic POPS of color :) Thank you for joining us at Friday Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI invite you to share at the ANYTHING GOES chalenge here: http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2012/11/spark-your-creativity-now-challenge-3.html
Lots of joy,
Corrinne
Thank you Corrinne for the compliment and for informing me of another challenge! LOL!! Have a fun day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteSaw your card on MIM and had to stop by to tell you how adorable it is!! Love those glittery butterflies!! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara for stopping by and for your sweet compliment. Be sure and leave the number of your creation at MIM if you have one so that I can visit yours too. Have a terrific day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteAwrsome card. I will have to try it. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hugz,
Christine Dt At Robyn's Fetish.
Thanks Christine for the lovely compliment. I appreciate your support in stopping by my blog. Have a sensational day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a sweet, sweet card! Love the shape of it! Wonderful job on it! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a wonderful compliment Sandy. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a fantastic day!! Hugs, Gloria
Deletesuch a oretty card love the paper and the colours thanks for joining us at glitter n sparkle and good luck emma xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely compliment. I appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Gloria
Deletethose are stunning butterflies, thanks for joining Simply Create
ReplyDeleteHi Trish, Nice to hear from you again. I just sent you an email because my password wouldn't work to get my prize on your store. Thank you for your compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteReally cute card and such a sweet image! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,
hugs
xxalisonxx
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DeleteThis is a really cute card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CMC. Hope to see you back soon.
Jenn
DT
Thank you Jenn for the lovely compliment. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a terrific weekend! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a clever card, love the gatefold/easel card combo. Delightful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with MIM this week.
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Hugs, Sandy
Thanks Sandy for the lovely compliments. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a terrific weekend!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteStunning! Such a wonderful creation. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week! Best, CG
ReplyDeleteThank you for the compliment. I appreciate your support. Have a lovely day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteAwwww so pretty card. I love your fold, it's looks amazing Gloria.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at One Stitch At A Time this week.
Hugs Nataliya
Hi Nataliya. Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for your wonderful compliment. I appreciate your support. Have a fabulous day! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteThis is lovely. Thank you for joining us at HSC for our butterfly challenge
ReplyDeletehugs Sarah x
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DeleteThank you Berni for the lovely compliment. Another lady with multiple hats. LOL!! I love it!! Have a super day!! Hugs, Gloria
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jack for your compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a fabulous day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteVery pretty, love the colour scheme! Thank you so much for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges this time, hope to see you again soon! Elaine DT -xxx- p.s I have candy if you would like to pop by and enter http://sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/new-yummy-papers-candy.html
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine for stopping by my blog and for you wonderful compliment. Have a terrific day!! Hugs, Gloria
DeleteWhat a gorgeous easelcard! Lovely image combined with te perfect paper!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Forever Friends monthly.
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