Bitten by the Bug 2 – Bon Appetit

Today starts a new challenge on Bitten by the Bug 2 that focuses on food. I used it as a chance to use a new technique called an Iris Shutter Card.

This card starts with a closed center.

Then a lever on the side opens the center.

Just like a camera shutter to reveal a surprise inside.

I had been wanting to try this technique ever since seeing it on some card sites, but all of them used a physical die for the various parts used. Not only are the dies expensive, but I don’t like getting a physical die when I have my Cricut to use. Then I discovered the Lori Whitlock site and they had a lot of these cards as svg files. This one is the 5 x 7 Iris Shutter Card Oven and can be found here. It was pretty easy to put together following her video. I changed the front up a little and now that I have the basic elements, I can make more with different fronts. The patterned cardstock was from a DCWV stack called Nana’s Kitchen. I did flatten the center image so that it was a print and cut, but you could easily swap out for a sentiment too. The front sentiment is from a Club Scrap set called 50’s Kitchen.

So find your own fun food themed project to make on your Cricut and link it up over at Bitten by the Bug 2 by February 28th. Get some inspiration with the other designers there and have fun – Denise.

14 thoughts on “Bitten by the Bug 2 – Bon Appetit”

that looks so complicated – it’s magic. Love the effects of the oven — looks so delicious!!!

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 28, 2021 at 5:27 pm said:

Thank you.

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I haven’t seen one of these before! How fun! I’m going to have to try one too. (I am a fan of literally anything Lori Whitlock makes! I have lots of paper she designed for Echo Park in my collection and have bought a few of her SVGs.)
🙂
Michelle

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 25, 2021 at 4:04 am said:

Thanks Michelle.

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Thank you for the information about the shutter eye! Like you I have been wanting to try it, but I prefer to use the Cricut over a die. This card is super cute- you did an awesome job!

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 24, 2021 at 2:10 pm said:

Thank you Cynthia. I am going to try one with a few more stabilizing tabs to see if it opens a little smoother, but overall it I really like it.

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I love, love Lori Whitlock’s cards/images! They are so unique and fun. After seeing your card, I am going to have to try one of these! I just love this card.

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 18, 2021 at 9:36 pm said:

Thank yo Caroline. I had to watch the video a couple of times, but after the first one, it is pretty easy. I made another for my husband and did the center as a washing machine.

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Cool card! I’ve never tried the shutter card. It’s awesome.

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 16, 2021 at 3:55 am said:

Thank you.

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oh my goodness Denise, I have been wanting to try one of these! you are so good at the kinetic/special folds department, this looks fantastic! you rocked this challenge. thanks

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Denise at thecraftyledger.blog on February 15, 2021 at 5:17 pm said:

Thanks Alicia. That is why I sometimes feel more crafty than artsy, but I love putting things like this together. I highly recommend one of her cuts vs. getting the physical die. And now I know what my family birthday cards will be this year, lol.

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