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Friday, March 25, 2011

Smile....it's your birthday!

As I had my lunch today, I was going through junk mail and found this flyer from Sprint.



I thought it would be great to use this technique on a card.  Their copy had score lines, but Inkscape was not cooperating and didn't convert the dashes for me, so I created the file with straight cuts.  
Here's my card: 



The finished card measures 5x7.  When I imported into SCAL, I ungrouped and removed the square, the corners were rounded and that's not what I wanted.  I then scored the top of the window so it's easier to lift.
Make sure to use heavy cardstock and not thin paper.  I used DCWV Summer stack double sided paper and the blue polka dot is from Target dollar bin.  I cut off the prongs off the flower brads and adhered them with Fast Grab Glue.  The ribbon is from Michael's and I inked the edges with Studio G chalk ink.  Each window has a clear button embellie by Making Memories RAKed to me: "smile", "sweet", "cutie"....inside of the card says:  ....it's your birthday.

 I'm sharing the SVG file and I will have the GSD and DXF file for you late on Friday.
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26 comments:

  1. MelissaMarch 25, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    How clever to take a piece of junk mail and come up with this creation! Love it! ...I think a little birdie told me that today is your birthday? HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOLIE! Enjoy your day!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  2. EstherMarch 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Very clever idea, love this card!

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  3. VickiMarch 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May all your wishes come true. Love your card. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. LoriMarch 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a great idea.....I love seeing what creative minds come up with!! Love it!

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  5. bcrimingerMarch 25, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Awesome, happy birthday!

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  6. Tammy DMarch 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What a great card and an awesome idea. I'll say it again. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  7. Favorite FavorsMarch 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Great card! Love the idea!!! And btw HAPPY BIRTHDAY xoxo :D

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  8. Susan SMarch 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    you're awesome. love this card

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  9. jordiegirlMarch 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Birthday - great card.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Nice card!

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  11. ShersL84bedMarch 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Absolutely love this idea. Thank you for sharing your file.

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  12. DIANA L.March 25, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Super card love the color and the way the little doors open.

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  13. marilynMarch 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    thanks for sharing...what a cute idea!

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  14. lovemypaperMarch 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Very nice card!

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  15. TrishaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks for this wonderfully creative file!

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  16. TamboMarch 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This is such a cute card. I have to go make a birthday card today for my friend. I think I will try this out. You did a nice job.

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  17. JeanetteMarch 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Very clever - I love it. Thank you for sharing it with us. Jeanette

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  18. CBHMarch 26, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Mar. 26, 2011. Thanks again.

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  19. Lisa R.March 26, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Love interactive cards! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. GabyCreates.comMarch 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    You are a Genious!!

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  21. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Great card design! Way to use junk mail!

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  22. MarjorieMarch 27, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Hi. I popped over here from Penny Duncan's site as I saw your blinkie on her site. Thanks for sharing this neat file. Blessings to you.

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  23. patchworkhenMarch 29, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I like this card, can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!

    blessings, patchworkhen

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  24. Deanna's CreationsMarch 30, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love the card!...Looked at your other pictures, the cake is awesome!...

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  25. teachdanzApril 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    You are amazing!! I don't have scal or mtc but wish I did just so I could make that card too:-)

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  26. Sarah Magill-StraisfeldApril 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Great job!

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