Monday, March 8, 2010

Scalloped Easter Egg Card (more details)


Today is my first day as Guest Designer for the Everyday Cricut blog.  You may be arriving here after reading the Simple Card Monday post.  If you are starting on my blog, you should hop over to Everyday Cricut first to see the card and the video explaining how to create the shaped card in Design Studio.  (Here is a LINK to the post).  Then come back here for the additional information, the second video and the file.




There are many ways to combine the eggs and the layers for different looks


You can layer the gemstone side over the plain reverse side,

...or layer the solid side over the shiny gemstone surface.

 I decided to use the gemstone side for all three layers (card base, solid blackout and decorative top layer).

 

The cardstock is a bit wider than 12 inches to allow for the printed label on the front.  After I cut my first decorative egg and solid layer, I flipped the paper to cut the second set.  I aligned the corner to the top left and loaded the mat from the opposite direction. (I flipped the cardstock so the egg shapes would both be cut from the same side of the sheet of cardstock - I did check to be sure that the eggs were symmetrical so my layers would work properly).


I enjoyed using this lovely gemstone cardstock by Core'dinations and I wanted to make the best use of each 12 x 12 sheet.  I cut all of these card pieces and then I looked at my cardstock and figured out how to trim it to create additional projects.


I trimmed the side with the two egg cutouts (left side in photo above) at about 4.25 inches from the edge (just far enough to get a straight edge).  Then I cut another strip at 4.25 x 12 inches and trimmed one inch from the end to create a vertical A2 card base.  I trimmed a two inch strip from the areas below the egg cutouts and trimmed the cutout from the egg with the overall design (with the flowers attached) at 5.25 inches to use as a frame.


These are the "scrap" pieces left after trimming - you can punch some shapes from the solid areas before discarding the scraps.

Here is the link to download the file.  There are endless variations possible with the colors and patterns you choose for the various layers of this card.  I hope you have fun making it.

Scalloped Egg Shaped Card

22 comments:

  1. I love these scalloped egg cards, they are adorable. Tfs

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  2. Love the tutorial. Plan to refer to it often.

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  3. Great cards! I enjoyed the video this morning too.

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  4. LOVE that you are Miss March! Would like for them to keep you until December! :-) Thanks so much for the easy to understand video and terrific ideas! Will have to spend all my free time at your blog!!
    SusanJ

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  5. What a beautiful project!!! You just amaze me with all the wonderful things you can do with Design Studio!!!

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  6. Thank you for sharing these cards! Your video has inspired me to re-introduce myself to my Design Studio and make Easter cards for my grandchildren. I'm looking forward to your posts.

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  7. Thank you so much for your detailed tutorials/ videos. I have a Mac and am taking One on One classes with Apple to learn how to use it effectively. I don't have Design Studio but do have a Gypsy. Can I do the same things you are doing on DS on my Gypsy?--but I don't think I can download any of your files as they are made in DS?--or is there a way to do that? Thank you for your time.

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  8. Thanks for the cut file. I can't wait to try this!

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  9. Diane: I love your Easter eggs. Do we need to have the Easter cartridge to use your so generously shared file?

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  10. Thanks for the video...it explains a lot! You are sooo super helpful when it comes to the DS! I can't wait to make an egg card now! :)
    (scrapper1969)

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  11. Although I play with the program quite a bit I still learn something new every time I watch your wonderful videos.

    Betsy

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  12. Thanks for the file and tutorial!

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  13. Congrats on being the guest DT member, really great tutorial and great cards, love them all!

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  14. Thanks for the tutorial and for showing us how to use DS.

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  15. Thanks so much for posting your cutfile and tutorial. I love your blog and appreciate all the work you do for us.

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  16. Cute cute cute! Thanks for showing with DS also. I have NO idea how to use it but I can use my G somewhat. Thanks!!

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  17. Great card and tutorial!! Thanks so much. I am learning so much from you and can't wait for your next post.

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  18. All I can say is Wo0000000W!

    cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

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  19. I think this is your best project yet. The tissue papered eggs are so beautiful. I also like the ones that were dyed with the vinyl on.

    I think today is a 12+
    cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

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  20. Thank you so much for the video and file. I will soon be receiving the Easter cart, and this is a great idea to use to make Easter cards. I'm trying to learn how to use DS, and all your videos are so helpful.

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