Thursday 15 April 2010

Up, Up and Away!

Just before Easter I made a hot air balloon-shaped card .svg file using Inkscape, at the request of my mum. I've now managed to cut the card out using the Cricut and it just about stands up (I was a little worried about the dimensions but it turns out it's OK). I've just entered it in The Craft Barn competition for shaped cards!

Because I already had some amazing Webster's Pages paper (already used on cards for Mum and Dad) that featured hot air balloons, I decided to use them with this card shape to make a 'Bon Voyage' card in a vintage style.

However, I don't know anyone who's going away any time soon... so I guess I'll have to keep it!


By the way, if you'd like the .svg file, send me a message and I'll email it to you.


7 comments:

  1. really like it, colours and patterned paper work well.

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  2. After seeing what you lovely things you and your mum creates, I really need to practice more on my cricut too. I did download scal recently, so ok you've given me the push I need :) Fabulous, fabulous card - it really shows how much effort and love you've put into it.

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  3. Thank you Sandra - even I think I don't use the Cricut enough compared to some people. But I am pleased with the shape of this one!

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  4. Lovely Balloon! How lucky you are that you have no one to give it to at present.. means you get to keep it and enjoy it!

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  5. WOW lovely Card.. It's a beautiful file...

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  6. It looks like it might go up! I’m really wanting a cricut now, it’s just amazing what you can do with it!

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  7. What a lovely card, very unusual (but great) shape. Thank you for playing with us at the Barn
    isa

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