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Mixed Media Scroll book

It's been a while since I've done much with mixed media, but this was a fun project and definitely something I'll be doing again.  

Way back when, I remember as a child building a cardboard TV with a scroll and filling the paper on the scroll with pictures.  And we'd have our own fun evening switching out the scrolls and laughing at our art.  Now, as an adult, it's a fun way to use digital images for backgrounds and the base for some mixed media painting and texture.  

You'll find all the details for this project, once again, on The Artistry!  I'm up for doing this project again and likely, sooner rather than later.  For a peek at all of my projects on The Artistry at Creative Fabrica, you can find them here.  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll find some creative inspiration today!  

Tea Party

This Round Teapot from Simply Crafty SVGs is a fun make.  It's perfect serving as the focal point for a Mother's Day Tea.  It looks like porcelain with the glossy photo paper panels and other details. 

 The floral element printed on the panels for the base of the teapot can be found at CreativeFabrica.com.  It's such a sweet element.  Using a paintbrush and some Nuvo - pale gold, some additional details were added for the top and on the panels for the spout and handle.  

Another file, the Lots of Hearts Treat Cup was used for the teacup.  The panel was also printed on glossy paper and some gold trim added as well.  The handle was a resized version of the teapot's panel pieces.  

No Tea Party would be a party without treats!  Using the Serving Trays file, at original sizes, the smaller tray is just the right size to hold several tea bags or powdered drink mixes. 

Treats?  Of course!  Fill the larger tray with mini cupcakes, cake balls, bite-size cookies, etc!  

Panels for both of these trays are prints of miniature dollhouse wallpaper.  It's perfect to complete the setting for this project. 

I'm very happy that this project is featured this week on the Simply Crafty SVGs blog.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hoping you have some creative time blocked out this week and through the weekend!  Enjoy!  

Vintage Stationery Box

This was a very quick make, which will be high on my list for a quick gift in the future.  The FlipTop Box is from Simply Crafty SVGs.  You'll find the box here.  Assembly is easy - just refer to the video on the website.  Be sure to add a closure for a more finished look.  I didn't have the right size magnet, so a hook and loop circle was used. 

I used paper from an old stack from The Paper Studio called, The Haberdashery. I chose this paper for the kraft paper on one side and the collaged images on the other.  It was perfect for the look I was hoping to achieve and did.   Not sure if you'll find it in the store any longer, but there are similar digital vintage collage versions on the internet.  

I wanted to include some notecards and a pen in the box for a quick gift and found a couple of Dad's old fountain pens (still in working order).  The antique floral image was found on the internet and was a free download.  I printed ten notecards on ivory parchment paper.  Added ivory envelopes and tied the bundled cards and envelopes with some organza ribbon.  The pen was placed in a cream colored box designed by Sandy at Simply Crafty SVGs (Glitter Pen Box).  It was a perfect fit for the pen.  

When you've filled the interior of the box with your goodies, add a ribbon and a small tag.  

Hope you'll have some creative fun in the days to come, if not today!  Enjoy!  And as always, thanks for stopping by.  

 

 

Another Spring gift

Just a quick post this morning. 

Need a super quick project for a gift this Spring?  This one fits the bill.  Using the Round Candy Box from Simply Crafty SVGs again... cutting just the box bottom pieces.  Using SCAL5 I filled the pieces with the the Pretty Pastel Gingham digital paper (from Creative Fabrica*).  Then added a Floral Seamless Border  (Creative Fabrica*) and set that image to print.  No need to stretch.  It fits the side wall piece perfectly and because it's a seamless border, it aligns perfectly at the back.  

Assembly video is here.  Print and cut 3 images from  Vintage Printable Seed Envelopes, Set 1   Add heirloom seeds noting the kind on the back of the packet and seal shut.  These vintage images are also from Creative Fabrica*. Add a ribbon.  Arrange the packets in the box as desired using a 2 1/2 inch foam round and some moss and your gift is ready for gifting!  

All cuts were made using the Skycut C24 using SCAL 5 Pro software.  AC cardstock was used for the box and the seed envelopes.  

Hoping you've scheduled some creative time this coming week!  Happy Crafting!  

 

*All files from Creative Fabrica do use an affiliate link.  I receive a small amount for each purchase at no extra cost to you.  

"pewter" planter

I decided to give Simply Crafty SVGs Round Candy Box another go.  Last time, I used the box to make the pocket watch for the Wonderland Hat (found here).  This time, using only the bottom pieces, it's a planter hosting a small gathering of pansies from Maison Gregoria. * 

 

A renewed relationship with an often forgotten tool, the paper crimper was used on the "wall" of the box.  I added a band at the top and bottom of the box.  Added a couple of brads to secure the bands to the box for a little more strength.  

Sandy's assembly video is pretty straight forward for the basic put together of the box base.  The bands I used were  1/2 inch wide and about 1/2" longer than the box side.  glue them to the top and bottom of the side of the box.  For a little extra ornamentation, 2 brads were added to each of the bands where the ends meet and cross.  Once the bottom of the box is completely assembled, a coat of Lumiere (by Jacquard) in Pewter was applied.  Let that dry.  

I decided some flowers were in order and pansies seemed to fit the bill.  The studio is still in transition and a few of my coloring tools aren't available, but we made do with some paint crayons for color on white cardstock.  They turned out okay, but the colors aren't quite as bright as I would like.  The next bunch will be much brighter in color - yellow and purple, I think.  Jamie's tutorials for coloring, shaping and assembling are thorough - so be sure to take a look at the step by step tutorials he has.  I have enough flower and leaf cuts left to make another pot of pansies next week.  

I had a 3 x 2 inch round piece of styrofoam.  I cut the styro to about 2 1/2 inches so it would slide into the box and fit snugly.  No extra glue to secure is needed.  Add some moss and arrange the flowers, buds and leaves.  

 

*affiliate link used for this file.  A small amount will be paid to me if you use the link and purchase the file.  There is no additional cost to you.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you'll have some creative time soon!  

Another Tiered Tray just for Spring!

There were a few challenges in this project, but they were worth it.  Check out the details on The Artistry.

Just a note: 
New boxes created for the "books" using Blender and Pepakura and that ladder?  Well, it's 3D and not just stacked layers of paper since the original file was created for use with a laser cutter.  Ummm, I don't see one of those in my future anytime soon.   Grateful for new basic skills and hoping to expand those in the near future.   

Easter Egg Box with a Twist!

This project was so fun to make!  I wanted the box to have a little more interest both inside and out and I love how it looks!  

You'll need 3 cutting files from Simply Crafty SVGs and the foiled leaf pattern from FunLurn.com.  

Easter Egg Box
Bunny in a Basket Card (Bunny, grass, eggs)
Easter Chick Treat Box (chick)

Foil Leaf Pattern (FFF02 Foliage Pattern) found in the free library at FunLurn.com.  You will need to register on the site and verify your email address to have access to the files in the library.

Ready to get started?
You'll need cardstock  - 3 sheets for the egg box (I used the same color for the top, bottom and panels)
Scraps of assorted colored cardstock for the elements on the inserts
Electronic Cutting machine and software (Skycut C24 and SCAL5 Pro)
adhesive
Foil Quill and foil (standard [fine] point and adapter for your machine)
Foil (Spellbinders Glimmer System foil - brushed gold)
Ink ( assorted colors) 
cotton swab
embossing folders

Cut the egg top and bottom pieces.  (I resized and cut at 75% of the original size) You can assemble those while you let the machine do the foiling.  

To do the foiling, I used SCAL5 and placed a copy of the foiling pattern on the mat.  Change the foiling pattern from CUT to DRAW.  No need to resize the foiling pattern.  Import the panels to the mat. Resize to 75%.   Ungroup,  set the bottom pieces to the side for a few minutes.  Delete all but one of the top panels and place the remaining top panel on top of the foiling pattern.  Highlight the top panel and foiling pattern and Select PATH > INTERSECTION.  The panel color will go clear and you should be able to see the pattern inside the panel.  GROUP and then copy and past 5 additional panels on the mat.  Check preview to make sure that the pattern is set to draw and the outer edge of the panel is set to cut.  

Unhide the bottom panels and set them off to the side a bit, but on the mat so they will cut when your cut the top panels.  Get your mat ready by placing your paper and the foil in place while your foil quill is heating up (for best success, allow the quill to heat for about 15 minutes).  

When it's ready, let the foiling begin.  It shouldn't take too long - two sets of panels took about 15 minutes at the draw settings for my machine.  I was nearly able to put the box together by the time the machine had finished.  Remove the foil without removing the mat.  Replace the quill with the blade and cut the panels.  

I randomly added some flowers to each of the top panels, using two shades of ink using a cotton swab.  5 Petals and a center.  The colors are pretty subtle and are perfect for the effect I wanted to achieve.  

Adhere the panels to the top of the egg.  I chose to use a basket weave embossing folder for the bottom panels and swiped the ink pad across the embossed pieces.  Adhere to the bottom of the box.  

Resizing the elements for the inside of the egg was the most difficult part of this project.  I still wanted the detail, so resizing to 75% for most of the items was spot on.  A couple of others needed a little more nudging to make them the right size for the inside of the egg.  It really helped to measure the egg to determine the length of the strips that would support the elements.  The grass and egg piece are adhered together, using some foam tape and squares for some added dimension.  The chick is adhered to the front of the strip and the bunny to the back with the paws attached to the front.  

You can add some colored shreds to the bottom and back of the box.  Set a few jellybeans or chocolates and place the top on the egg.  You're Easter Egg Box is  now ready for gifting!  

If you decide to make one of these, or something similar,  please feel free to share your make with the Simply Crafty SVGs Creator's Group on Facebook or tag #simplycraftysvgs on your other social media accounts.  We'd love to see your work!  Happy Crafting!  

 

 

 

Wonderland Themed Hat

Spring is on hold for the moment.  More snow in the forecast, but Spring is definitely taking a hold in the studio this month.  

Using the Victorian Top Hat and Round Candy Box file from SimplyCraftySVGs.com, I added a few more fun details to decorate the hat.  

The roses are found in the Top Hat file.  I reduced the size of the round candy box to make the pocket watch and added a couple of beads to create the fob.  The hands of the watch are an old die and there's a brad holding the hands in place.  The clock face is a file from CreativeFabrica.com and the "crocheted" lace edging is a file from SVGCuts.com

Using the rabbit in the Spring folder of the SCAL library, changed things up a bit and only using the rabbit's ears added those behind the rosette with printed hearts on it.  

Add a band of tulle and tie in a trailing bow at the back.  Sprinkle a few extra hearts around the brim as a finishing touch.  

The hat stand is included in the Top Hat file.  There's so much you can do with this file -- I'm looking forward to creating another version of the hat in the near future!  

Hope you'll have some crafting time soon.  

Files used in this project:  
Victorian Top Hat
Round Candy Box
Battenburg Lace and Crocheted Lace 
Clock Face - Template 17

Farm Fresh

This was such a fun project to make.  The original design is from Simply Crafty SVGs.

This antiqued version of the milk can is fairly easy to replicate and I hope you'll enjoy making one too.

The supply list is pretty basic:
Milk Can SVG
Cardstock (Sea by Bazzill)
glue
acrylic paint (Off White, Black)
paper crimper
foam brush
ground cinnamon
Clear Acrylic sealer (optional)
Printer

Cut the following pieces for the can:  
Lid pieces
Can pieces (handles optional)
Bottom panels (the top decorative panel pieces were not used)


Assemble the lid and can as directed in the video.  BUT do not put the decorative panels on yet.  

Once the can has been assembled, using the foam brush, dry brush some of the off white paint on the sides for some highlights.  

Dry brush the bottom decorative panels with the white paint. 

Once the paint has dried, crimp each of the decorative panels.  Glue the panels to the can.  They should fit snugly between the seams.  




Add the ring pieces that have also been dry brushed.  

If desired, add a label.  This was created in SCAL 5 and the "Farm Fresh" was printed and then the label was cut using the print2cut feature of the SCAL software. 

Using a small amount of black paint and the corner of a foam brush, create some "rust" areas using the paint on the label.  While the paint is still wet, add a little ground cinnamon to a few of the wet areas.  Brush some of the excess cinnamon away if desired.  Let the paint finish drying.

Repeat the process for the can and lid to add some "rust" as desired.  Let the paint dry.  

Lightly spray the can and lid with the clear acrylic spray.  Let dry. 

The finished can stands about 6 inches high.  It's perfect for displaying a bouquet of spring flowers or filling with treats for a gift.  Or it can stand on its own on a shelf or in the kitchen window.  Enjoy! 

 

Mardi Gras Gnome

Fun adaptation of the Gnome file from Simply Crafty Svgs.  The details on their blog today!  Signboard my own design and the Beads Please clip art and paper from two Mardi Gras collections found at Creative Fabrica.com.  

all pieces matted in #SCAL5 Pro and cut with the #Skycut.