MACM - Circle Window Card with Vellum
Good morning, all!I had so many questions about this card, I just had to make a video on it. :) I also decided to have it do double duty and I use this week's MACM as my Color Inspiration card. Such pretty autumn colors, right? :)
I'll be back tonight to post the selections for this week's round-up. I have an eye appointment this morning so I don't have the time to the post them now. Forgive me!
I also wanted to point you guys over the the Garden Girls blog over at TwoPeas. Today was my day to post a little something, so I have a few more cards over there. They use more of the AC Flair that I used for this month's card club, so now if you buy the flair, you'll have plenty of ideas on how to use them! :)
Have a wonderful day and I'll catch you guys tonight!
Watch in high quality here (click on "watch in high quality" below the video).
Supplies: Say It With Scallops stamp set, Polka Dot background stamp, Chocolate Chip and So Saffron card stock, vellum, Winter White detail embossing powder, Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon, Bravo Burgundy and Pumpkin Pie markers, and Scallop Sqaure punch (Stampin' Up!); VersaMark ink; Coluzzle.
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posted on September 22, 2008 6:27 AM by Kristina |
48 Comments posted in Cards, Challenges, Color Inspiration, Make a Card Monday technique(s) used: circle card, coluzzle, embossing, knot, vellum |
Thanks for MACM! I just love your circle cards.
This is wonderful! I am definitely going to have to make a circle card now! I am in love! Thanks for the great videos!
Hugs!
Thanks so much for sharing!! I actually made this card a couple of weeks back when you first posted the idea. I love it! I have a question for you about it, though... how do you put the sentiments or writing inside? If you write inside, it will show through the vellum - and lose the sweet "look" of the card. For mine, I went to WAY too much trouble and did a pocket of sorts inside, so the sentiment was hidden on a tag inside - leaving just solid cardstock showing through the vellum. (Hard to explain, I know.) Anyway, just curious to know what you do with the inside. :)
Thanks!
Love your card Kristina.
I'm thinking I NEED a Coluzzle now.
Thanks for sharing...I really look forward to MACM.
Good morning Kristina!
I love this card so much that I will try one and post it to my blog.
BTW: I love the way your hair looks, how you did it?
Super fun card...and I loved the song this week! :)
Awesome video Kristina! You looked adorable this morning...I hope that was to impress your eye doctor!
I am so happy we got to see exactly how you made your card. Thanks so much for helping us out!
I'm off to Vegas, tomorrow early, early YIPPEEE!!!! I need stamping money LOL! Have a great day.
~Donna
Yea! Obadiah! I'm slowly converting you to the musical ways of the J-Dub. Mwahaha! This is just the beginning. Soon...you'll be featuring Angus in MACM.
No really...RESPECT THE HORNS!
Thanks Kristina for this video. I learn many ideas.
that isn't vellum - vellum is a thin parchment made out of calfskin, originally used before paper in east europe for scribes. to write one bible you needed about 140 calfs to make all the vellum. also vellum isn't transparent it's white.
loved the song
Yep, you're right about the vellum. However, the paper I used on this card is known as "vellum" within the crafting industry. When you go to a craft store and ask for vellum, you will be directed to what I used.
How do you get such nice cuts with your Coluzzle?? I bought one from Stampin' Up earlier this year and my cuts are always jaggedy. Am I cutting it wrong or did I get a bad blade? :)
I LOVE this card. You totally inspired me to buy a Coluzzle but it is kind of hard to use. You make it look effortless. Do you have any tips?
i luved your expression when you remembered "Old Olive"!!!
Beautiful! I was debating whether to get SU markers last night and wondered if you had them, and then you made a card with them! You sold me!!
Thanks!
Great card and vid this week! Loved it, bet we'll see circle cards all over the net today!
Lori - are you using the special colluzle mat when you cut? It's almost impossible to get a good cut without it. Other than that it's a practice thing, or maybe try changing your blade? HTH!
I love your cards, and MACM is a weekly highlight :-)
I also have to ask you about the t-ruler you are using. Where did you get it? I ould love to get one ot my own...
what a great card. I have been questioning the colluzle cutting system, just wondering if and how to use it. This was so helpful. Think I am going to order it now!
Super cute! Love your videos!
sensational card love those cirlce cards.....love the music too thanks for sharing cya :)
Thanks so much for the great video! And the great card I cant wait to try this out:)
Three things:
1. You look sooo pretty in this video!
2. I love the card, you're beyond talented.
3. Awesome song! I've never heard of the artist, thanks for showcasing him :)
Love Mondays! And I too often get "WWKD" thoughts (what would Kristina do) LOL
Love the card! I thought I'd try your card this week but use different colors. I needed a baby shower card. I love your colors though. Thanks for the inspiration that you are to all of us card makers.
As always--you do not disappoint. LOVE this!!
Fantastic card, Kristina. I love this version of Outkast's fun dance tune. More mellow, but the perfect relaxation song! Thanks!
Great card! I've been wanting to make a circle card and you just inspired me to go ahead and try it -- I'm wondering how I'll mail it, so something else to figure out! Had to crack up at the song -- I kept thinking when I read the "preview" that there couldn't be two songs with same name but it really grew on me! You're so much fun!
I completely forgot about embossing on vellum!!!! I've been meaning to try that, and now I'll need the polka dot stamp too! Very cute!
Cute card! But the thing I noticed most is how awesome your teeth look these days. Work it, girl!
love your cards and videos! thanks for sharing.
I too would like to know how you handle the sentiment inside without it showing through the vellum and "mucking up" the look of the vellum.
I just wanted to let you know that I love your card this week, but mostly I loved the song!! I am always looking for good covers songs and this one was amazing!! :)
You are multi-talented! Not only can you create fantastic cards but you are great at making videos too! I love your tutorial.
Is the polka dot background still available? And is it SU?
Lastly, just curious, have you ever tried Creative Memories custom cutting system for your circles and ovals? You do a great job with the coluzzle but I just wondered if you have tried CM's? (I have both systems and LOVE CM's) I know everyone has a preference but I just wondered if you had tried it.
I'm going to subscribe to your blog - you are quite an inspiration to me - a fairly new stamper! :)
this is great... i too was wondering about the details when you first posted a card like this. thanks for sharing... here is the one i made:
http://meliketocraft.blogspot.com/2008/09/macm.html
now my mom has a cute birthday card.
--cheers
Hi
Just wanted to let you know you have been tagged!
Jane
I loved your use of vellum on this card. And who knew we were in for a history lesson on vellum. I think most people in the paper crafting industry are fully aware that it is "paper vellum" and not vellum made from mammal skins (who would want that on there card anyway?).
Vellum according to Wikipedia-
Today, because of low demand and complicated manufacturing process, animal vellum is expensive and hard to find. A modern imitation is made out of cotton. Known as paper vellum, this material is considerably cheaper than animal vellum and can be found in most art and drafting supply stores. Some brands of writing-paper and other sorts of paper use the term "vellum" merely to suggest quality, when it is actually not vellum. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vellum)
Such a pretty card. Very simple and sweet. That is what I like about your cards. They're simple and cute and very easy to make!
Oh? another thing?......your hair is getting long. Don't cut it Kristina, you should let it grow long that way you can have long sexy wavy hair. Something different for the fall, don't ya think??
Take care! Happy Tuesday!
Speaking of "Vellum" did you use the Cardstock or paper Vellum and what is the main difference in the Su version of both. I never know which to buy from SU.
I really like the card, but when I see the circle cards. I wonder how you send them, or are they a hand delivery kind of thing?
Jutta
Kristina, I love your circle cards :) I recently bought a coluzzle set because of seeing you use it! But as I was watching this video i was wondering, wouldn't it look nicer if the vellum was glued onto the front of the card underneath the frame so that it looks nice and neat on the inside too? Just a thought :) Love your blog!
~Vanessa
Hi, i've put a link to your blog in mine. i hope you don't mind.
Alejandra from Spain
Visit me!! (scrapovertherainbow.blogspot.com)
Thank you so much for MACM! I just love your simple, graphic style!
Hi Kristina
Very nice card. After seeing your circle vellum card for CI #19, I made one for my nephew, but I used a disney patterned vellum (from EK Success). For the insert, I cut out folded white (or you can use coloured paper to enhance your vellum pattern or embossing) paper with circle #2 of the circle colluzle. That way your message inside will not spoil the vellum design.
I sent the card in a square 12.5 cm envelope. It fit in well. I made the envelope from the WS Design square envelope template.
Hope the above helps some of you.
Cheers
Angela
here is a link to my blog with my card - thanks again for the inspiration and instruction!
http://decoratingmylife.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the info on this card - I love it!!
Hi
I love your videos, and look forward to it every week. I love your simple yet creative style, and your music selection rocks! Ever thought of creating something on acetate? I am so dying to see what you will do! I have been toying with the idea for a while, but I am so worried I am going to melt the acetate or something if I emboss it, or smear the image if I stamp it. Help!
Cheers
PF
Hi Kristina. I have been a silent stalker of your blog for a long time. I just love your circle card. Thank you! I'm off to buy my Coluzzle!
Louise
Perth, Australia
Love your cards!
I am unable to view the video and would really like to see the technique for this circle card. It is stunning!! HELP..........
PU-LEESE put the video back on...I got my coluzzle all ready but need a "refresher"
Thanks!!!