These were so fun to make and add a breath of color (and Spring) to the sign. Perfect to use in March and April.
I enjoyed learning a new (to me technique) using the SCAL5 Pro software and the Skycut cutter/plotter was spot on when it came to the print 2 cut images. For all the details on how to make the circle mandala from a square one, check out the article now published on The Artistry.
This file from Simply Crafty SVGs can be put together quickly. To dress it up a bit, emboss the decorative panels and lantern using a scoreboard. Add some printed vellum with a few of your favorite photos and to take it a bit further, add some leaves and "flowers" on twine and wrap around the lantern. Be sure to add a tealight to the box for an extra special touch... and your lantern is ready to gift.
After putting away all the holiday decor, things were looking a little bare. Even the snow has melted! But, this fun banner was a great start to some wintery January crafting!
All the details for creating this layered banner and the layered snowflake (using SCAL5 Pro) are at Creative Fabrica's The Artistry.
Winter made an all too brief appearance last week. But the few inches of snow we did get were welcomed with lots of gratitude.
I came across this sentiment set that was perfect to make some small planner and hot chocolate gift tags. I really liked this set. You'll find it at Katie Pertiet Designs.
I wanted to print it it on Kraft and use a mini safety pin to attach it to the gift or slip into the rings on the planner.
There are only 2 of these left. They were fun to make!
When the cold air hit -- and the furnace couldn't quite keep up, this one landed in the planner!
for this one, I used a tag shape found in the SCAL 5 library and the font is A Little Mixed up from Creative Fabrica. I added a shadow layer, set that to cut and the rest of the tag is a Print 2 Cut. It was fun. It's printed on kraft -- and backed with a reverse cut. And once again, the print 2 cut was spot on. Love that camera feature on the Skycut!
Happy Crafting!
While 2021 was filled with lots of ups and downs, it was also a new start in many ways.
My Top 9 projects created for Creative Fabrica:
Over the course of the year, I was able to explore new techniques, use new products and explore a new cutting machine and put a twist on a few of the old techniques.
To explore any of the photos in the collage above, go to my Author page at Creative Fabrica. You'll find it here. All of the articles for the year are posted there. My crafting stash came in very handy and while we made a few new purchases, for the most part, we were able to stick to a pretty austere crafting budget over the course of the last 12 months.
I'm looking forward to exploring additional techniques and creative play in 2022 and hope you will be able to do the same. Keep nurturing that creative part of your being in the months to come! It's time!
today's the last day of the Reveal. It's kind of sad and even sadder that I didn't finish my 12th tag as planned. It's still sitting in several pieces and not fully assembled.
So instead, I'm sharing a duo I made using a couple of new word stencils that can be used for lots of different occasions on both cards, wood and canvas and even in a new journal I plan to start after the first of the year. I'm looking forward to exploring some new ideas in that area in 2022.
I pre-treated the wood by brushing on a light coat of Mod-Podge and let it dry overnight. Then using the stencil, a foam brush and some tube paint (it's thick), I created the stenciled piece. I love how they turned out and I'm excited that there is a set of these now hanging on the tree.
another faux corrugated cardboard snow dude. He was a fun one to make too. Added a little brown ink this go round for a different look. Everything cut on the Skycut using SCAL 5 Pro. The paper crimper by Fiskars is definitely a tool I'll be keeping around for the long term.
This particular guy is a a great scrap buster too!
Hard to believe that we're coming to the close of this year's tags. I know mine have lacked a bit this year... but I'm blaming it on lack of energy and surgery!
At any rate, here's tag 10 -- a 2 layer pine cone. Both layers were cut in the lighter paper. Using Timber Brown Staz-On ink pad, I swiped the top layer with the ink. Adhered the 2 layers together and topped with a bit of mica dusted on it.
Really hoping today's tag doesn't jinx the storm that is supposed to be here a little later this morning. We're actually expecting some white stuff called SNOW today.
The sentiment is foil quilled on a tag from the Library. The snowman is 3 circles of different sizes unioned together. The hat is made using basic shapes as are the other decorative elements. A little bit of shading with the edge of a marker for a little more definition. I also added an arrow shaped reinforcement at the hanging hole.
Super simple and quick tag. Next time, I'll use a color or designer paper for the tag. It wasn't a particularly good "eye" day when I was making this one. Will be very happy when surgery 2 is done and the healing cycle has completed and I can get my new glasses. Mid-January isn't too far away, is it?
This tag is a little different. it's definitely dimensional.
The frame file is from Creative Fabrica - designed by the Gentleman Crafter. Christmas Dictionary words and a retired stamp from SU. The background plaid paper is from an old stack -
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