Monday, April 15, 2013

One of a Kind: PDE & PPT Ch# 8


Pause Dream Enjoy
 (PDE) Ch# 8 FRIENDSHIP

Begins: Monday, Apr 15
Ends: Sunday, Apr 28
Prize sponsored by TSQ Royal Castle Shoppe
"Royal Friends" Stamp Set
(must have a USA address)




Paper Playtime (PPT) Ch#8 More than 1 Fold
Begins: Monday, Apr 15
Ends: Sunday, Apr 28
Prize sponsored by Lucy of CTMH
(must have a USA address)





I made my very first EVER Side Step Card for these challenges today!
I found that Lori Whitlock has several different types of step cards in the online Silhouette Store, so I downloaded a few of them and thought I'd give them a try.
One of the many things I love about my Cameo, is that when it made the cut for this side step card, it cuts several dashes along the fold lines (instead of one short cut in the middle) and this makes the  cardstock want to fold exactly how it should. Another wonderful thing about this cut file is that not only does it cut and perforate the fold lines, but it also has the pattern paper mats already sized to fit this card! Way cool. They've thought of everything!

Here's what I did.....

First I cut the side step base, pattern papers, inked around the edges, and adhered to my card.

  • Pattern papers from K&C "Lion Sleeps"
  • Pink paper inked with Stampin' Up "Cameo Coral"
  • Turquoise paper inked with Close To My Heart "Lagoon"


Then I imported some Lettering Delights Fishy goodness into my Silhouette software. 
I placed the colored and grouped SVG off to the side of my mat (so it wouldn't cut); 
copied that; 
pasted the copy on my mat;
ungrouped the copy that was on my mat;
and slide the different colored layers around for cutting.



Got my mat all lined up with the colors....



Oh, I'm already having fun and excited about this card and it's not even done yet!

I pieced everything together adding some Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink here and there... and then.... voila!


Ticket stamped image and sentiment are both from Cardz TV Stamps "Ticket Talk 2" stamp set inked with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

This was so easy! I bet I'll be making more of these Side Step Cards real soon!

Thanks for stopping by everyone. Have an awesome Monday! :) Janis

Shop Cardz TV Stamps with Mary... HERE
Shop Stampin Up with Raven... HERE
Shop Stampin Up with Deb... HERE
Shop CTMH with Lucy... HERE

Entered:
Card Mania - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Punches and/or Diecuts (Mon)
Craft Your Passion - E3 Adorable Animals (Mon)
Crafty Bloggers Network - MSIO - (April) Anything Goes (Mon)
My Craft Spot - W, 1E - Anything Goes (Mon)
Brown Sugar – E2 - Step or Easel Card (Fri)
Card Crafter's Circle - 3E, C10 – Die Cuts and/or Dry Embossing (Fri)

33 comments:

  1. Great card layout and fun, colorful designs. I'm VERY impressed by how you laid them all out to cut...super organized!
    Creative Wishes
    Claire S
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  2. Too stinkin' cute Janis. Love the cheerful colors and the overall look and feel of your stairstep card. Great job as always.

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  3. Really cute card..the images are just so sweet!

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  4. Super cute card! Look at that adorable puffer fish!!!

    Hugs,
    Stacey

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  5. This is just too cute, love the fold and the scene!!!

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  6. What a cute and fun scene card Janis. Love it.

    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥

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  7. Totally cute scene!! A fabulous & fun card!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥

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  8. Oh my goodness this is adorable!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    Hugs,
    Raven

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  9. Love your side step card Janis! I want to make one of these - I can necer think of what images to use -- yours turned out great! TFS

    Lucy
    http://love2createitall.com

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  10. Oh my gosh Janis your side step card is amazing and your scene is so stinkin' cute I love it so much. WOW you certainly have the best imagination then combine with such talent ends up being one fantastic card and project. WOW!!!

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  11. Janis I am having a problem locating your videos for your side step card I know you have a step by step video and for the life of me I can't find it. HELP thanks darlin'

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  12. I absolutely love this, Janis!! The design is so awesome!! I love the entire scene you've created!! What a fabulous card my friend!! Have a great day :)

    Hugs, Lisa
    Paper Playtime DT Sister
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Like the style of your card. Not made a side step card before. Your theme & colors are bright & cheerful.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    PDE DT

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  14. Oh my goodness!! This is totally awesome Janis!!! I so love those fish!! And the colors are fabulous!!!! :)

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  15. Fabulous card! The scene is awesome and love the quick tutorial. Thosse just starting with the silhouette will find this helpful!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  16. Ditto on what I said before....
    Thanks for linking up this AWESOME card at Cut it Up Challenge.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥

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  17. Super cute card!! Can't wait for my Cameo to arrive!! Love this card!!

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  18. This is so adorable! Love the step card and all the cute add ons! Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot.

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  19. What a great under - the - sea card, and so happy you've jumped into the side-step card pool! They're a blast to make! Yours turned out great.
    Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenges!
    Evelyn

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  20. This is adorable.
    Anita
    DT Sister

    THanks also for joining us this week at Craft Your Passion Challenges!

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  21. What a smashing bright and fun card.

    Love those images.

    Thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar. Good luck.

    Tracey DTxxxx

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  22. Beautiful step card with fabulous fun images .Thanks for sharing on Card crafter's Circle .

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  23. Great job on your first side step card. I need to make one of these too. I'm loving the cuts from your cameo. Makes me want to put one of those on my wish list. Fabulous card Janis. Love the colors. Thanks for playing along at Cut It Up Challenges!

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  24. Super cute, love the colors. Cut It Up DT

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  25. A very cute card!
    Love the vibrant colors :)
    Thank you for joining us at Card Mania Challenge and Good Luck!!!

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  26. This is so adorable. Love the bright, flirty colors.
    Anita
    DT Sister

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  27. This is totally AWESOME!!!!! :) Thanks for joining us at Cut It Up!

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  28. What an adorable card.
    Thanks for joining us over at Brown Sugar. Hope we see you again next week.
    Hugs,
    Linda
    Brown Sugar DT

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  29. Super cute...thanks for joining Brown Sugar!

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  30. This is so cheerful and fun! The bright, bold colours are fabulous!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  31. Janis this is gorgeous, so expertly finished and vibrant.

    Thank you for joining us at Crafty Bloggers Network this month
    Claire x
    (DT member)

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