Monday, May 3, 2010

Teacher Card! - Episode~25

Good morning my blogging friends! I filmed this video lastnight for a couple of viewers who had questions about using the markers w/the gypsy & they wanted to see me actually cutting from the gypsy to my cricut! I usually don't show how I cut anything out on camera, because, I only have 10 minutes for my video & I mainly want to focus on teaching different techniques that this little AMAZING machine can do! I want to use my Gypsy to it's fullest potential, that's why I am constantly using it & teaching myself how to use it better! So for my card today, it is a "Teacher Apprection" card for Anthony's teacher! He wanted me to make a card that he can color in! So this was the PERFECT opportunity to use the markers in my cricut! Anthony was SO excited that he got to use my "Stampin up Pastels" chalks & my "Copics" to color in his card! It was sooo cute watching him because he is such a Perfectionist that he reminded me of "ME"! As soon as he was done coloring, he said "Something's Missing" that's what "I" say ALL the time!! lol.... So he wanted me to write that he was "Grateful" for his teacher, THEN I remember about that stamp set from PTI!! I think it came out ADORABLE & Anthony did an AWESOME job!!! I hope you enjoy it also as much as I did! :) I am a PROUD MOMMY!


Anthony wanted me to take a picture of his card "BEFORE" he decided to outline it & add the "Grateful" stamp! He wanted to have a "Before" & "After" picture! lol....


Here is his "AFTER"! Now my son was happy with the finished card!:)
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!! Don't forget your teachers this week, let them know how much they are appreciated!! Have a GREAT day my friends!:)

Supplies Used:
Gypsy
Create a Critter Cartridge
Cricut Markers
TEACHER & Grateful Stamp & white cardstock -PTI
Stampin Up Pastels Chalk -Stampin Up
Copic Markers
Face Stamp~Everyday Character Faces -Peachy Keen Stamps

35 comments:

  1. Emma, super cute! Your son did a good job with the coloring! Question, what size did the card out to be and what size envelope did you use?

    Sandra :)

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  2. Thank you Emma for doing a cricut marker video for us. Wow I’m going to have to try this. Anthony did a wonderful job with he’s card! Love it:)

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  3. Very cute, what a great idea :) Love that your son colored it in, Great Job!

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  4. Great card Anthony, your colouring is fantastic. Your teacher will love it.
    Thanks Emma i am finally understanding the 1 and 2 page thing on the Gypsy now.

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  5. This is such a cute card! Good job Anthony!! :)

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  6. Adorable card Anthony! Great job and I know your teacher will LOVE it. You are so handsome.

    Thanks for helping him with this creation mom.

    xoxo
    ♥Tracy

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  7. Very cute card. I love the outlining. I do have a question....Would this same technique work for make words for titles??? Would the key be using a slightly smaller size on the original, like when you layered. I hope I'm not rambling, but do you understand what I'm talking about? Thanks!

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  8. Sandra, the card size landed up being 4 3/4 x 5 & I had a square envelope that was 5 1/2 x 5 1/2!
    You can size it to make it fit into a regular A2 size envelope!
    hugs,
    Emma:)

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  9. SUWEET card! He sure looked happy in the "before"... I can only image how he'll look giving to his teacher! :)

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  10. Hi Patti,
    Absolutely, it can work for words, titles~etc. just size it how ever you want! Now keep in mind, you don't want to size it toooo tiny (ex.1/2inch) because of the markers are a little thick! unless you can fine thinner markers! Hope this helps!
    hugs,
    Emma:)

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  11. Oh my, that card is so special.... I'm sure Anthony's teacher will be thrilled when she/he gets it!

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  12. What a great idea of Anthony coloring the card himself! He's going to make his teacher's day!
    Great job once again!

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  13. Super cute!!! I love how Anthony colored it! Everything turned out so adorable. I know his teacher will LOVE it! I'm also glad to know that I used my markers the same way you do, if I do it the way you do then I know I'm doing it right, whew :). I figured the key was to not unload the mat, so that the images could line up perfectly again.

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  14. Hey, what a handsome young guy you have there, Emma !!! Anthony, you rock !!! :D GREAT card with very useful ideas. Thank you Emma and Anthony. Hugs, Martha C.
    mcaballerobrito@hotmail.com

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  15. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW GREAT JOB ANTHONY!!! ....and EXCELLENT job Mommy! ;o)

    Perhaps I'll have to FINALLY get some markers!

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  16. Hi Emma,
    You are so amazing! I can't keep up with all of your posts. If I ever break open my Cricut I will have your wonderful blog to turn to! Your boys are so cute! Anthony did a great job on his card!
    Big hugs, Janice

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  17. So cute. I know the teacher will love it! I would treasure it.

    I also love the new layout of your blog. Very easy to find things.

    Thank you for showing how you did your designing on the Gypsy.

    Marjorie from TX (so good to be back in TX)

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  18. That is soooooo stinkin' cute! And I know your son's teacher is gonna love it. Every time I watch another one of your videos I want a gypsy so badly. Maybe it will be my next major purchase.

    Your work is awesome Emma.

    ~ Hugs, Heather ~

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  19. Thanks Emma. This was a great video. And the card is SOOO CUTE !!! How great to craft with your children, right ?!
    I can't wait for my gypsy to arrive !!!

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  20. Well done Anthony ! Thanks for this Emma I always wondered how the markers worked , I'll now have to add them to my wish list to have a go myself ! Have a great week !

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  21. WOW! Thank you so much for this video!I have the markers-but have really only tried them once-then never used them again-you have inspired me to get them out!!! Your son did a spectacular job coloring his card-how sweet!

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  22. Thanks for showing the gypsy attached to the cricut, it's made much more sense to me now (I think I was confusing myself- not hard to do!!).
    I haven't used my markers for ages, I can see I am going to have to get them out now.
    Another great video. Thanks.

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  23. You make a great design team. Anthony, I know both your mom and your teacher are proud of you. As a retired teacher I know how much it means for a student to take the time and effort to help in making a gift. Great job!!

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  24. You are brilliant! I am looking at the card, wondering how in the world is she cutting that thing out?? It took me forever to figure out what you were doing... which explains why you are doing videos, and not me :) Love your son's coloring.

    Thanks - can't wait to see what you do next!

    Michelle

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  25. like mother like son, lol


    tell anthony i said way to go and kuddos to him.
    xoxo

    beso y abrazo

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  26. What a fantastic card! I am sure his teacher will be so happy to receive it! - disneygirl in Tucson

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  27. Thank you so much Emma, the card was great, I just love the markers. Anthony you sure did a wonderful job on your teachers card, I bet she will really like it. I would if I was your teacher.

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  28. Thank you Emma. I've had those markers for over a year, they came with my Cricut and I've had no idea how to use them! I'll have to give them a try. Great job, Anthony, your outlining was the perfect addition!

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  29. Emma your son did a great job making the card for his teacher. You are so good with the gypsy . I am still learning and you are great teacher. Plan on using the gypsy with my markers. have agreat evening

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  30. Wow Emma! It looks like Anthony will be following in his mother's footsteps! I bet he will be a designer when he grows up, as he definately has the basics! Big hugs to both, Viv xxx

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  31. Very nice card Anthony! I'm sure your teacher will love it!
    Emma, I'll bet it's fun having your kids create with you! TFS

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  32. The Happy StamperMay 5, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Super cute card & your son is just a pro at coloring! I am sure his teacher will treasue this special card. TFS...
    Big Huggs,
    Gale The Happy Stamper :)

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  33. Awww Emma this was so cute what a great mom you are :) Tell the boys they did an awesome JoB!!

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  34. Love that card you made and your son is so adorable he was so cute at it did need something and it did and now is perfect.

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  35. HOW ADORABLE, Emma!! These are so sweet.. just like you!! You are doing such an awesome job.. !!
    Big Ol Hugs! Lots of Love, Kathy

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