Friday, October 18, 2024

Embellishment and Die Cuts!


 Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is add embellishments!  I've added some faux metal pieces and gems to this car themed card!

Interested in how this was made; check out this video below to see how I created this.  Lots of great Cricut Tips and Embossing Tips in this video!  Also, how did I make that metal piece???

 Come share your projects with us at Cut It Up.  Remember to include a die cut for this challenge!

Inside of card

Material List:
Digital Designer Paper: Steampunk from Digital Delights (retired) 
CTMH Cardstock (retired)
Aluminum Foil
Scrapbook.com Clear Double Sided Adhesive Sheets  https://tinyurl.com/uxfv8scb
Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades Mini Mechanics Embossing Folder  
Ranger Big and Bossy Embossing Ink
Hampton Art Embossing Powders:  Gold, Copper
PSX Embossing Powder Detail Platinum (No longer available?)
Honey Bee Gems
Adhesives: Score Tape; Fabri-Tac
Cricut Design Space: Design and Cut; Offset
Cricut Access/Images: Steve Sartorio; mmaker.me; MagicArtLab; Viktor Losev; Yvenin Dawn Originals
Cricut Standard Mat Cricut Maker

This is off to the following challenges:  

Can You Handle the Pressure:  AG with Embossing Folder
CD Sunday Plus:  AG using a USB, CD or Digital
Creative Artiste:  AG Mixed Media
Crafty Calendar:  AG
A Cut Above:  AG with a die cut
Aud Sentiments:  Embossing and/or Fall + a Sentiment (embossed silver piece)
Cardz 4 Guys:  T is for texture
Creative Knockouts:  Use your fav embellishment  (I love brown pearls/gems!  I also love homemade embellishments like the gears.)
Daring Cardmakers:  Wheels

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects. Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut!

Thanks for stopping by!  Make yourself at home and feel free to peruse other posts/pages, leave a comment, and/or check out my Pinterest and YouTube Channel.     
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20 comments:

  1. VickiOctober 18, 2024 at 12:52 PM

    Cute card, Katrina. Love those gears and how you made that foil background is awesome. Thanks for sharing at A Cut Above's October, "Double, Triple the Die Cut Fun" Challenge.

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  2. HeatherOctober 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM

    That's right, no one should have to drive a boring car!! Great card! Love the metal gear; so edgy!

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  3. Darlene October 19, 2024 at 8:35 AM

    WOW ... what an awesome card Katrina! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner

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  4. ArleneOctober 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM

    Fantastic guy card with the car and faux gears. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas this month. Arlene, DT.

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  5. PamelaOctober 19, 2024 at 5:06 PM

    Your metal embellishments are great! A lovely card.
    Pamela
    CD Sunday Plus DT.

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  6. Deanne SaundersOctober 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM

    Beautiful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  7. megOctober 20, 2024 at 3:59 AM

    Absolutely brilliant, thank you for joining in at CD Sunday Plus

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  8. Margarets designer cardsOctober 20, 2024 at 7:04 AM

    Great card, I agree life is to short to drive a boring car, only I am too old drive the car I would love to have driven which is an F1
    Thank you for joining us
    Margaret
    CD Sunday plus DT

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  9. BettaOctober 20, 2024 at 12:45 PM

    A really nice card. I love the phrase and I love the embellishments too!!!
    Thanks for stopping by A Place To Start !
    Bettascrap DT

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  10. djOctober 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    T is for texture!! Yes!! Fantastic!! Thanks for playing along with our "T is for_______" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz...your card full of texture rocked both the masculine element and our T theme!!
    Deb Horst, DT #C4G358

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  11. CarolOctober 21, 2024 at 5:48 AM

    A super card Katrina. Sadly I don't drive anymore but that doesn't stop me from admiring a good car when I see one.
    Carol xx
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  12. Michelle N.October 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM

    A perfect card for all the gearheads! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!

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  13. Chana MalkahOctober 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM

    Great card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner

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  14. GerdaOctober 23, 2024 at 9:58 AM

    What a fabulous card!! I love the metal gear!! Love it!!
    Have a great day,
    Gerda

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  15. KathyOctober 24, 2024 at 9:33 AM

    I just love that car silhouette! Thanks for joining in with this week's challenge at The Daring Cardmakers

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  16. AngelnorthOctober 24, 2024 at 3:07 PM

    Great masculine card, love the combination of elements. Thanks for joining us at Daring Cardmakers this week!

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  17. JocelynOctober 25, 2024 at 11:13 AM

    A great card. I love the giant cog embellishment too. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  18. Julie BOctober 26, 2024 at 1:21 PM

    Super masculine card, love all the cogs and the DP you used. Thanks for linking up at Cardz4Guyz. :)

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  19. Dawn PhillipsOctober 28, 2024 at 2:28 PM

    I love that sentiment. I've driven some very fun classic minis over the years. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4guyz. Love Dawn x

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  20. EllibelleNovember 4, 2024 at 8:46 AM

    What a great masculine card, so beautifully designed!
    Thanks so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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