Catch a Falling Star!

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, never let it fade away...."  I love that song!  And it was my inspiration for this card.  You see, I was in Target (buying all those school supplies for the boys) when I found these glitter papers.  It was on an end cap in the DYI section (which was by the school supplies).  A pack of four was only $2 and I've been wanting to try them with my Cricut and die cutting.  But before I impulse buy, I try to think what am I going to use this for and am I really going to use it?  The pack that I picked up had both gold and black glitter sheets.  I instantly thought of stars for the gold, which made me think of that song.  Pockets...what if I made a pocket for the inside of the card for a gift card or cash?  Wait, I have a friend moving soon - I can make the card for her!  And so I spent $2 on a pack of glitter paper from Target.

Ok, some of you may be asking, "What song are you talking about???"  Catch a Falling Star was originally sung by Perry Como in 1957.  Click here, to hear the original song.  I was introduced to the song from the movie, Never Been Kissed. Click here to here that version.

Original Cricut Design

Here's my original Cricut design.  I didn't have the pack of glitter paper with me when designing - I thought it was gold and silver.  I cut out the design using the Cricut and it was an epic fail.  More likely from user error than design or machine.  First, my mats aren't in the best of shape.  One needs more sticky and the other I re-purposed the sticky using a DIY method, but it was too strong. When I tried (very carefully) not to rip every thing, it happened any way.  When I used the other mat, the paper didn't stick and went every where.  I was able to get the black card background with the gold writing done, but ended up having to use my paper cutter to clean up the edges.  I probably need a new blade as well...

Finished card with envelope.

So I was able to savage a few of the small glitter stars, the pocket and the background.  I have a set of star dies, so I cut a few of those out of the gold glitter paper.  I made a basic black A2 side folding card to adhere the panels.  I noticed the pocket that I cut wasn't big enough.  So I cut a larger rectangle from the black glitter card.  I assembled the card and added some gold glitter for the tail.  I used the left over star dies to decorate the back of the card and envelope.

The card didn't go as planned, but I love how it turned out! Below are some images of the finished project - what do you think?

Front of card.

Inside of card - I love how the star is tucked into the pocket.  You know, like you're putting it in your pocket!

Showing the functionality of the pocket.

Close up of inside of card.  Use a gold glitter gel pen to write a note inside!

Back of card.