Well, here's the secret! Abby posted this tutorial at the The Paper Variety on how to make shaped cards which can basically be designed out of any shape cut from a Cricut cartridge that has a blackout or shadow function.
I learned this little secret a while ago. I do use my Gypsy a lot to weld shapes together but it does take some thought. The shape needs be flipped and lined up correctly in order to make an even fold but sometimes, the shape you want to use really can't be welded properly.
I made this Basket Full of Eggs card using the shadow function from Doodlecharms since the shape of the basket would make for a hard weld.
Here's what the inside of my card looks like by using the shadow function key, scoring for a flap and adhering together. Easy Peasy!
Hope this shaped card tutorial inspires you to make your own unique shaped cards. Maybe for our Egg-ceptional challenge this week? The only limit is your imagination.
Love this tutorial! Seems so easy, yet why didn't I think of it? LOL! Great job Abby and thanks for sharing Holly.
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could kiss you! I had the same question of how is everybody doing this! I can't thank you enough and I am making a bee line after this message is written to my craft room..I just may fall in love with my cricut. Thank you for giving me enthusiam!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card and it appears so easy. Am going to give it a try this weekend. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, I've always had to weld my together with the Gypsy, this is sooo much simplier, thanks!!!
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Thanks for this.As I have many cartridges I will have a plethora of designs to chose from.
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
Excellent video. Great job Holly!
ReplyDeleteI did it, I freakin did it!!!! I am submitting it to this weeks FCCB challenge and taking out the one already there in case you can't submitt 2...thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the video. You have helped me so much. I also needed the Shape Cards for Dummies explanation. Now I understand.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! The tutorial was simple and easy to follow. Create a Critter is the first one that came to mind to try this out with; I will try one now. Thanks a million :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteThis one of the best shaped card tutorial inspires you to make your own unique shaped cards. Everything is perfect in this card. I will try to make it.
ReplyDeleteLove these!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo nice. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHoly moley! You're a genius! I could just hug you right now!! Thanks!!!
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