Dream Big Card

I knew once I saw this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches I just had to make this card! It's going to a special girl but I can't reveal who just yet.

I went out of my comfort zone and used 4 different pattern paper packs to make this card! It's going to be part of next Saturday's Card-A-Thon class and I hope my attendees enjoy making it as much as I did!

Supplies Used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted)
Paper: Colonial White Cardstock, Lollydoodle B&T, Laughing Lola B&T, Frosted B&T, Heartstrings B&T
Stamps: Your Own Kind Of Wonderful (D1627)
Ink: Gypsy, Cotton Candy
Other: Cricut Artbooking Cartridge, Scissors, Thin 3D Foam Tape

Thanks for looking!

~Michelle Battitori

P.S. Here's the sketch:

Graduation Card

My dear husband volunteered me to make a graduation card for a friend who recently received her Master's Degree. I was a little stumped on what to do so after browsing Pinterest I found THIS ONE and knew I had to CASE it (Copy and Steal Everything).

I started by cutting Champagne Cardstock at 10" x 7" and scoring on the 10" side to create a 5" x 7" card. I cut Black Cardstock to 5" x 7" and embossed it with the Quatrefoil folder. I did the same thing with the 3" x 3" Black Cardstock piece I used for the cap.

The neckline on the gown took me a minute to figure out but once I realized it was a pennant/triangle shape it came together pretty quickly. I used Cricut Design space and the Artiste Cartridge for my card. You could do the same thing with the Cricut Craft Room and any triangle shape.

I finished off the card with a homemade tassel and a bit of stamping using the Happy Couple (D1539)  and Card Chatter - Love (retired) stamp sets. I used some Opaque Pearls from my stash as a mock pearl necklace.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

~Michelle Battitori

Pre-K Graduation Layout

Yesterday was the last day of school for my kindergartner and 3rd grader. As I was going through their papers I realized I never did my daughter's pre-K graduation layout! Bad mommy!! So today's layout features my baby girl!

The metal frame around the top middle photo was originally cream colored. I thought it felt a bit lost so I decided to color it with my ink pad and sponge. I'm glad I did because now it puts the focus on my sweet baby after she received her "diploma!" The title was made using the Cricut Craft Room and Art Philosophy Cartridge font. I welded the letters and lengthened them to fit my space perfectly. I love that I can do that!!!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Sophia
Stamps: none
Ink: Hollyhock
Other: Twinkle Brads, Foundry Frames, Cricut Art Philosophy, Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots, Sponge, Paper Piercer, Sophia Level 2 My Stickease

Mojo Monday 244 & Graduation

We are attending a friend's graduation celebration this evening so I thought I would make a fun graduation card for the new graduate. The recipient, Joey, is a great guy that loves to rock so I figured his card needed to be a little grungy.

The inside of the card also features a pocket to hold his gift. The white cardstock is just a filler at the moment.

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Typeset Level 2, Vineyard Berry Cardstock, Colonial White Cardstock, Brown Bag Cardstock

Stamps: Blue Ribbon, You & Me (retired special)

Ink: Bamboo, Cocoa, Vineyard Berry, Juniper

Other: Edge Distressor, Kraft Border Stickers, 3D Foam Tape

I really liked the way it turned out! The card is 5 x 7 and uses Mojo Monday sketch 244. If you'd like to make a card similar here are my cutting dimensions:

• Base Card: 10" x 7" scored at 5" along the 10" side.
• Mat Layer: 4 3/4" x 6 3/4"
• Pennant Mat: 5 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Pennant B&T (pattern paper): 5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Mat Square: 3" x 3"
• Stamped Mat: 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Here's the inspiration sketch for your viewing pleasure:

Mojo Monday 241

Recently Jeanette Lynton, the founder of CTMH, had a blog post about using background stamps. I was inspired by the artwork she shared as well as this week's Mojo Monday sketch to create this card:

I plan on using it for a graduation card this summer. The card size is a standard A2. Here are my measurements if you would like to re-create:

Grey Wool Cardstock: 4" x 5 1/4"

White Daisy Stamped Piece: 2 7/8" x 4 1/4"

White Daisy Circle: 2 3/4" (Cricut Cut)

Black Scallop Circle: 3" (Cricut Cut)

Here is the sketch:

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: White Daisy Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Grey Wool Cardstock
Stamps: Diverse Backgrounds, March SOTM - Potential (retired)
Ink: Amethyst, Black
Other: Edge Distresser, Sponge, Bitty Sparkles, 3D Foam Tape, Ribbon (Simple Memories)

Clean & Simple Graduation Cards

It feels like forever since I created something new! In reality it's only been a week but boy has that week seemed super long! Anyway, to kick off my weekend I wanted to share some quick and easy graduation cards for two of my cousins.

They have already graduated and had their parties so yes, I am a bit behind in getting these out but that's OK. Better late than never right?

I normally struggle with one-layer cards but lately they have been inspiring me. There is something about the design and white space that is just catching my eye!

These two cards were inspired by fellow CTMH consultant, Jeanie Burch. To create them I used the You & Me stamp set and chose colors that match their high school colors. On the red/yellow card I stamped the flourish in Honey Ink and gently rolled the edges in Cranberry before I stamped. I also did a little shadow stamping on the "dreams" sentiment by stamping it in Honey, inking it in Cranberry and then stamped it a tiny bit up and over from the original stamping.

Thank you for looking and CONGRATS Jeff and Evan! I look forward to hearing about your college adventures!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Colonial White
Stamps: You & Me
Ink: Honey, Archival Black, Cranberry