Monday, April 25, 2011

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop- April

Hi friends,
Today, I'm participating in:

This month the challenge is to create a card for a boy/ man. I've got lots of those at home so I'm usually in need of the kind of card I've got for ya today.
Here's my card:
card size: 3 x 3" (updated)
Yes, I actually made this card! As you know CAS is my kryptonite, but it was so awesome to make a card speedy quick! It's one layer, one sentiment, one hand-made embellishment! Easy peasy! I embossed the edge the card, & did a little faux stitching. My boys are always getting hurt playing sports & just being boys, so I can't waste a band-aid on a card, so I made my own :)


Here's how quick & easy it is to make:
Step 1: (I used scrap paper, but you'll use whatever color you'd like your band-aid to be.)
I used this punch & punched 2 shapes. Cut the ends off of 1 to create the center part of the band-aid. If you don't have this punch, cut out a rectangle from cardstock & round all the corners.

Step 2: (This step is optional & not necessary if you're using pattern paper)
Run your pieces through the CB Swiss Dots embossing folder (you want the DEBOSSED side)

Step 3: Ink the edges & add foam adhesive to the center piece & adhere to the larger piece.

Tah Dah! You're done :)

Thanks so much for peeking today. I think we all need easy ideas for those pesky boy cards! I'm off to join you in the hop! If you'd like to join me, you can start at Nichole's blog---> Here.
Gotta Go!




 The 411
Stamp: Everyday Button Bits- PTI
Ink: Fresh Snow- PTI, Creamy Brown-ColorBox
Paper: Kraft cs- PTI, Dotty Biscotti- PTI
Other: Punch- Scor-Pal, SU, White gel pen, foam adhesive

34 comments:

  1. Adorable little bandaid! How fun!!

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  2. So cute and a clever idea. Love the bandage and thanks for the tutorial :) Love your card!

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  3. What a cute get well card! Love the embossed frame.

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  4. What a sweet get well card and so stylish! Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  5. So cute!
    My guys would want one of these for every stubbed toe or banged elbow...
    because band-aids just make the boo-boo's better!:)

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  6. Such a clever idea!!! Love it!

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  7. very cute card! love your band-aid :)

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  8. So cute and so easy!!! LOVE it! Thanks for the tutorial! :)

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  9. Awesome card Karli! Yep CAS is the way to go on those difficult to make for a boy/man cards.
    Hugs,
    Kristina

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  10. Super cute and EXTREMELY creative!

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  11. OH my word this is sooooo fabulous! I love it! Thank you so much for the tutorial--how sweet of you to share.

    S

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  12. Wow - this is so creative! Great design!

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  13. What a great idea for a boys get well card. I always tend to think of flowers for get wells, but they don't really work for men do they?! This is a great alternative!

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  14. Very clever on the bandaid. ;-) Great job!

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  15. Cute card, love the bandaid. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  16. OMG.......that is adorable!!! I wonder if I could use my corner chomper to get the same effect if I don't have that punch. You know you've inspired me to try it!

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  17. awesome idea & tutorial, karli!!!

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  18. Awwww, isn't that the cutest! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. This is so darn cute. What a great idea!

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  20. What a great idea and what a cute CAS card, love it :)

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  21. Such a cute idea. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  22. Stitching & a bandaid--perfect!

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  23. I can't believe you thought to make a bandaid! That is so clever and very realistic too! Just perfect for those little boys (of all sizes and ages).

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  24. How smart!! Great use of your existing tools!

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  25. What a cute idea! Thanks for the tutorial on making the Bandaid.

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  26. How simple, yet simply awesome at the same time! Thanks for the tutorial on how to make the band aide...I'm totally going to have to try that! Your card is just really cute :)

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  27. OMG - how awesome is this?! I'm scrolling down, looking for your latest D2D creation - at this rate, I'm NEVER leaving your blog!!

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  28. this is so wicked! i am going to try this once i get my distress inks! Thanks for the inspiration!

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