Feb. 2010 sketch

[tulip918]

Do you have cards made for all your friends and loved ones? I know I don't. This month, we have chosen 2 card sketches to inspire you to get those cards made. Our rules are pretty simple.... Use the sketches and the cutter files to inspire a project. Then post your completed project here. The sketches by Becky Fleck of Pagemaps (http://www.pagemaps.com) The cutter files are provided by our very own Chris Durnan. I can't wait to see your cards. Rosalie

[tulip918]

You will find the cutter files attached. Rosalie

[tulip918]

I forgot to tell you.... Darcy has envelopes in the store to send those cards to our loved ones. You can make them and send them. What a concept! :D Rosalie

[tulip918]

Oops, Pardon the mistake. The GSD is missing. We are working to fix that, you should have it soon. Thanks. Rosalie

[Games]

So I made this quick card (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=56&pictureid=540) to go with Crystals hot cocoa file. I used the border peace but stretched it out. I used stickles on the snowflake and glitter pens for the swirly tops and around some of the words. Thanks for the great files ladies. Thanks for looking. :)

[rpcrafter]

Wow, you are quick Ginger! Very nice card.

Renae
rpcrafter

[ewoobenjamin]

Cute card Ginger - you ARE quick!

[Games]

Thanks! Speedy is not my norm, lol. ;)

[lisaavolio]

I needed to make a card today to go with a decorated cookie tin, so I decided to use one of these sketches. I didn't use Chris' new files, but I saved them for another time. What a good feeling- to have it done already, so early in the month. Now I can play with the Grab Bag files. ;)

http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=543

And the cookie tin- http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=542

Lisa

[bzyPTmom28]

Great job Lisa and you are super quick getting this done already-looks great!

[ewoobenjamin]

Cute cookie tin and perfect card to go with it.
Esther W-B

[ChrisDurnan]

wooohoo!! The GSD is up. ..

and you guys are quick. Cute projects!!

[Games]

Great gift and card Lisa. Coach will love it. :)

[Sandra from NC]

Great cards!

[aussie_caz]

Here's mine

Believe Card (http://visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=26&pictureid=544)

I have used some more of my paper pack from the Paper Temptress, thanks Chris and Patricia!! I used some of Chris's files as supplied and created a cutter file from the card sketch.

[aussie_caz]

Ginger and Lisa, your projects are fantastic!

[ewoobenjamin]

That's very pretty Caz, great card!
Esther W-B

[Games]

Very Pretty Caz! Isn't that paper awesome? I love mine too.;)

[ChrisDurnan]

Oh wow. that is beautiful. I sent the link to Patricia to see!

[bzyPTmom28]

Gorgeous job Caz--lovin' that pretty paper!

[paminsd]

Nice job Lisa and Ginger. I posted this on the Valentine challenge, but it is this sketch challenge too, so here it is again. LOL
Pam in SD

[paminsd]

Caz, I love your card. I was looking all over wondering where that file was...then I read your post, you created it! You are just too smart! LOL
Pam in SD

[ewoobenjamin]

Beautiful card Pam. I love those colors together.
Esther W-B

[tulip918]

Caz and Pam

Very Cute cards! Caz.... Would you be willing to share the file? Rosalie

[aussie_caz]

thanks for the lovely comments! and here is the file. I created it at 4X4" or therabouts, but cut it at 3.5" square to fit on my card :)

only in KNK format so far :)

okay... I have successfully got in into SVG and EPS format (attached in a zip), but when I export to DXF and then load into Robo Master, it says "no valid data" What's that mean ????

[paminsd]

Caz, I'm the one with Funtime WPC, darn. I can import a DXF flile, but I don't know what to do with it!LOL If anybody knows then let me know.
Pam in SD

[aussie_caz]

Pam, here is a WPC file.. can you test it for me, I have no idea if it works or not :)

[gadgetgrl]

okay... I have successfully got in into SVG and EPS format (attached in a zip), but when I export to DXF and then load into Robo Master, it says "no valid data" What's that mean ????


Caz, Ungroup the object and then save or export as DXF Robomaster didn't like it grouped.


Hope this helps...

Tina

[paminsd]

Thanks Caz, I'll try to cut it in a few minutes. Thanks!
Pam in SD

[aussie_caz]

Caz, Ungroup the object and then save or export as DXF Robomaster didn't like it grouped.


Hope this helps...

Tina

Thanks Tina, I will give this a go :)

[aussie_caz]

nope, I cannot get it to work.... I couldn't upgroup as it wasnt a choice so I went to arrange/break path instead.... still no joy :(

[ChrisDurnan]

I think in KNK it is breakpath. .. I will try to get in there and see if I can work it out to an AI and go from there. :)
Thanks for sharing caz.
Enjoy!
Chris

[aussie_caz]

I might have it cracked... I opened in AI and then exported and it worked... had to resize as it came in teeny tiny :) but hopefully it worked

anyone wanna test it out?

[ChrisDurnan]

opening in AI is the way to go because it will minimize the nodes as well. So you can export but have to make sure you ungroup before you do.

I forgot you had AI. :-)

[paminsd]

Caz, it worked for me! I love it. Thank you so much. Here's my quickie...using the leftover Bo Bunny papers from my projects last night. The Love title was a file that came with my Funtime.
Pam in SD

[aussie_caz]

Whoo Hoo!! gorgeous card Pam and I am so pleased that the conversion worked :)

[paminsd]

Thanks to you Caz! :D
Pam in SD

[paminsd]

You know my youngest adult son really can be helpful when I'm stumped, he could be a designer...he's still making funny vinyl things to stick on computers, farm machinery...etc. LOL He really likes helping me make tiles too.
Pam in SD

[rsmobley85]

You girls have all made some beautiful cards. Loved seeing them all.

Caz, Thanks for the addition of the file. I havent had a chance to play with the Feb challenge file yet. Thanks so much

Sharon

[bzyPTmom28]

Great cards everyone--beautiful!

[tulip918]

Cards are not my strong point. Here's my example....http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=45&pictureid=559 I used paper scraps from my box (I love that about cards)

I used the file that CAZ provided! It cut beautifully.

I also used the bird from Happy Bird day (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=16244&cat=0&page=1)

Rosalie

[ewoobenjamin]

Very pretty cards Pam and Rosalie (and great way to use up those scraps).
Esther W-B

[aussie_caz]

Cards are not my strong point. Here's my example....http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=45&pictureid=559 I used paper scraps from my box (I love that about cards)

I used the file that CAZ provided! It cut beautifully.

I also used the bird from Happy Bird day (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=16244&cat=0&page=1)

Rosalie

Lovely cards Rosalie, I am pleased that my file cut well for you :)

cheers, caz

[rpcrafter]

Here is my card. I used Chris's heart border strip from CD00659 to combined this with the Valentine weekly challenge too. The scallop is from the sketch challenge. I just had to use this lion paper though. It is soooo cute. The metallic heart paper and the lion paper are from a paper pack by K& Company.

Front
http://visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=31&pictureid=560

Inside
http://visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=31&pictureid=561

Renae
rpcrafter

[Games]

Great cards ladies.

Renae your links did not work for me. So, I fixed them. Cute paper.

[paminsd]

Great cards girls!
Pam in SD

[ChrisDurnan]

those are cute.

thanks for the fix Ginger!

Enjoy!
Chris

[rpcrafter]

Renae your links did not work for me. So, I fixed them. Cute paper.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Ginger! What did you do to fix them? I am never sure how to put links in.

Renae
rpcrafter:)

[Games]

I just copy and paste the links, opened your album, opened each page and copy and paste the link. The link is seen.

You can also, insert the link by highlighting the word "front" click the world with the chain link on it and paste your link. This just hides the link in the word.

[lisaavolio]

:cool: So that's how you do it! I want to try that next time. It seemed like magic to me.

Lisa

I just copy and paste the links, opened your album, opened each page and copy and paste the link. The link is seen.

You can also, insert the link by highlighting the word "front" click the world with the chain link on it and paste your link. This just hides the link in the word.

[rpcrafter]

I just copy and paste the links, opened your album, opened each page and copy and paste the link. The link is seen.

You can also, insert the link by highlighting the word "front" click the world with the chain link on it and paste your link. This just hides the link in the word.

Hmmm! That is what I thought I did. When I clicked on the link it took me to my album, so I thought it worked. I will just have to keep trying. I like the tip about the word link to hide the path though.

THANKS!
Renae
rpcrafter:)

[Games]

Thats good. I thought I posted this before we had a power flip today. Not good for posting. :mad: Glad it went.

[bzyPTmom28]

Ok, I used the sketch to make DH's Valentine card--I found these cute clear stamps at Hobby Lobby and just adored the little froggies. Here's my card, inside and out! I used pink glitter paper for the scallop and swirl design, I popped up the MY on the lettering and used a nestie flower to put the frog on.

[ChrisDurnan]

he's so cute Sheri!

[rsmobley85]

Aw! I just love frogs. That is as long as they dont jump on me. Or I will scream like a girl. :D LOL!

Sharon.

[aussie_caz]

Ok, I used the sketch to make DH's Valentine card--I found these cute clear stamps at Hobby Lobby and just adored the little froggies. Here's my card, inside and out! I used pink glitter paper for the scallop and swirl design, I popped up the MY on the lettering and used a nestie flower to put the frog on.

love the sentiment! gorgeous card!

[ewoobenjamin]

Adorable card Sheri!
Esther W-B

[luv2bmamaw]

I love that frog! Is it a rubber stamp, or clear? Hubby will love this one!!:D

[Games]

Great card for your love.


She said a clear stamp from hobby lobby.

[cmargm]

What wonderful cards everyone has made. Here is my take on the sketch challenge. I used one of the swirls from the challenge for the bird's tail, a font for the other swirls, and punches for the flowers.

2013

[bzyPTmom28]

Ohh--really nice card--I love the bird and the swirly!

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful Card, and very creative with the birds tail.

Love it!

Sharon

[Games]

Great bird, I love the paper. I just love green. :D

[luv2bmamaw]

Great card for your love.


She said a clear stamp from hobby lobby.

Ohh I see, I overlooked it...:p Thanks for keeping me straight GG! :D


Beautiful card, cmargn! Love it!

[paminsd]

Very pretty, love the bird with the flourish for the tail!
Pam in SD

[Sandra from NC]

Very pretty, love the bird with the flourish for the tail!
Pam in SD

ME TOO!!! The card is lovely!

[Sandra from NC]

Here is mine. Finally had time to work on it today:).

Sympathy Card (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5&pictureid=605)

I made this card for a co-worker whose brother died of cancer this month. I used Chris' Spring Swirls file (CD0057) and Shelly's Art Sentiments Variety File (SS0007). The Dove charm is from www.acharmingplace.com (http://www.acharmingplace.com). the paper at the top is Teresa Collins' Damask paper and I inked the edges with Colorbox Charcoal Chalk ink - need to use a darker black ink on it instead.

Oh - the spring file cut beautifully even after reducing the size to 4x4 to fit my card.

[Games]

Looks great Sandra. I always struggle with sympathy cards.

[paminsd]

Very well done Sandra.
Pam in SD

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful Card Sandra.

Sharon

[bzyPTmom28]

Beautiful card Sandra--Sympathy cards are difficult-I try to make some "ahead" because I'm usually so sad if I have to make one, it's hard to do a nice job.

[ChrisDurnan]

:)


wooohooo thx sandra!

[lisaavolio]

I decided this could be adapted to a layout (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=607), but I needed to fit a 2nd photo on the page.

I used the challenge files for the swirls. The small one is just the center section, which ripped slightly when cutting and had to be trimmed or tossed. :o The scallop edge is actually an eyelet ribbon from CD00520 Ribbons 3, cut in blackout style.

I like this even better than the card I made at the beginning of the month. My heart is not into card making, but I'm trying. All your cards really help me!

Lisa

[aussie_caz]

Cute page Lisa!

[Games]

great job Lisa. ;) prettty blue.

[ChrisDurnan]

Wow very Cool Lisa!
Love to see your work.

and everyone's.

Thanks for joining in guys!
Enjoy!
Chris

[rsmobley85]

Love it Lisa,

That blue just pops.

Sharon