AC cardstock Tropical pack was the perfect collection of colors to create this interchangeable clock face for our Summer version.
We used the same Layered Tree file. Added a slightly larger bottom layer to accommodate the longer clock hands we selected to use with this version. The colors are vibrant and bright, though it's a bit hard to determine in this photo.
All the details for creating this version of the Layered Tree clock face can be found here on The Artistry. The Winter and Spring Clock faces are also available on The Artistry, in this article.
Our HOME sign gained another interchangeable dimensional element. We've now got elements to take us through the month of August. Hand-painted using watercolor markers, inks and brushes. Love how it turned out.
This 5-inch +dimensional sunflower was a perfect choice to add to our elements that decorate our foyer HOME sign for August. It's made from sketchbook paper which cut beautifully on the Skycut! It was also fun to add color to for a one of a kind look as well.
You'll find all the details on The Artistry, here.
All files for this project and previous elements are from CreativeFabrica.
Snowflake, Heart, Celtic Knot, April Showers/Boot, Strawberry Truck, Watermelon/Lemonade, Beach Scene - tutorials for these and other projects can be found here. Thanks for stopping by. Have some creative fun today and every day.
I couldn't leave the spinner cards alone and decided to try another one - this one with a birthday theme.
The Reindeer Spinner Card and the Cupcake Center Panel Card files are from Simply Crafty SVGs (links below). The candle lights up too.. and if you pull the slider just enough to close the circuit, the candle light flicker!
The Chibitronic blog has some great examples to look at and I snagged this idea from there. To create the card, you will need to resize the cupcake (and decorative pieces) a bit. I used vellum for the flame on the candle. The vellum will allow the light to shine through.
I cut all the pieces for this card from 110 lb cardstock. Plan on a little bit of time to create the circuit if you've not created one before. Follow Eiko's video (here) for step-by-step details on how to sew the conductive thread to the light and to the circuit. It's a very important part of the process.
The circuit:
For this card, I did used another battery instead of the CR2016 recommended because I was out of that size. Since making this card, I've been able to pick up a couple of extra batteries to have on hand as I have several other ideas for a few upcoming cards and batteries will be required!
Once you've got things assembled, turn that cupcake around and get ready for some fun!
The sentiment is a self-designed cut I created in SCAL 5 Pro and cut using the Skycut.
You'll need: Chibitronic LED light (white was used in this project) Copper tape with adhesive backing conductive thread foam tape CR2016 battery Heavy duty double sided tape Bearly Art Glue Decorative paper (1 8.5 x 11 inch sheet) 110 lb cardstock for card base and circuit layer and sentiment. scissors paper piercer electronic cutting machine Reindeer Spinner card (Simply Crafty SVGs) Cupcake Center Panel Card (Simply Craft SVGs) vellum (transparent) yellow, orange and red alcohol markers
Thanks for stopping by. Hoping you're enjoying some creative time this week as well.
Hats off to all the graduates of 2022 and those who may finally be able to walk the line after the COVID closures. Congratulations!
This card using images from Creative Fabrica was fun to put together for a relatively quick print and cut card using SCAL 5 and the Skycut C24.
Where's the pop-up?
BONUS: The slot is just the right size for a gift card!
Details for making the card are on The Artistry. Hope you'll enjoy the process and find a few more ideas to celebrate this milestone occasion for your graduate.
We got a bit of a headstart on some Father's day pieces for next month. For this project we used files from SimplyCrafty SVGs and papers and embellishments from the Gentlemen Folk from NitWit Collections* . We LOVE the plaids and stripes included in the collection and wanted to showcase them in all three of our pieces.
The Tool Caddy - SCAL 5 and the pattern fill option allows you to just fill a shape with the image and print only the pieces you want. It was fun to add the images, do the print and even print an embellishment or two from the collection. We made a coupon book using the shirt images in the collection to join the candy in the tool caddy as part of the gift. Print and cut is made super simple using SCAL and the Skycut. All the cuts were spot on! Assembly instructions are really easy to follow on Sandy's videos. Be sure to watch them if you have any questions.
The Dad Easel Card - again we used pattern fill for several of the elements and cut an extra DAD to add a little more interest to the card using an off white as the "shadow" for the word DAD. We used another wordstrip for the inside of the card. Oh, and we did use brads -- but cut off the prongs and glued them in place with E6000 to ensure a good hold.
The Tie Gift Box is probably the fastest piece of the three to complete. The belly band is a 1 by 12 inch strip of the color of the base of the box. The box top and panel are filled using the pattern fill option in SCAL. Print and cut!
Pop up the wordstrip from the digital collection and add a tie clip to the edge of the wordstrip to finish it off. The tie clip is a piece I found in my Dad's box. I'm sure that T will like it too.
I'm happy to share that these are also showcased on the blog at SimplyCraftySVGs.com.
There's a lot happening around here. Our oldest grandson is graduating from high school this year and we are so happy for him and his family. College is on tap next year and he's excited to pursue a degree in graphic art. He's a very talented artist.
We decided to do a little more than a card - and this turned out very nicely, I think.
Word is he liked it too!
And the shaker box on top is pretty cool too.
We did make a short video.
The shaker box was created in Blender and is one piece... no foam sides. I really like the closed sides and I have a feeling you'll be seeing more of these in the future or shaker cards and items.
You can add die cuts and more to the shaker to make it fun and if you don't mind it being opened, roll up a few bucks like scrolls and set inside the shaker as part of the gift.
This project was also featured on Simply Crafty SVGs blog. You can find it here.
We have a BIG graduation coming up next year. It will be wonderful to see this journey come to fruition. So creating this explosion box will be her focus piece for the next few semesters as she finishes up and prepares for the walk to get her degree.
This project is a feature piece on The Artistry. You'll find more details and a short video here.
The quill pen and inkwell are not found among the files at Creative Fabrica. However, I was able to create the inkwell using Blender and Pepakura. It was so much fun to see this one come together once I got the sizing right. I made the writing piece using basic shapes in SCAL 5. Both pieces were cut using the Skycut. A little embossing and some Mod Podge strengthens the paper a bit and adds some sheen.
The push button sound module by Invite by Voice really adds a pop to the box. You can actually activate the module by simply pressing down on the lid just a little bit or press directly over the button on the inner layer as indicated.
We chose the flamingo theme because one of her professors asked each student in the class to identify their spirit animal. She's always love the bird and it has been her spirit animal through this education journey and also helped her emotionally as she has had to go through some serious health issues (non-COVID) the past 2 years. There was a time we didn't think she would be able to finish, but with lots of determination, she continued and carried a full load and has done very well overall.
As always, thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll be spending some time in your creative space.
I loved making multiples of this card, Congrats Graduation Card, designed by Sandy at Simply Crafty SVGs.
I switched things up a bit... removing the diploma and adding another pop-up. The stamp set is from Simon Says Stamp and the dies were also purchased. The CELEBRATE was created in SCAL 5 Pro using a chunky font and a shadow layer.
With Mother's Day just around the corner.... well, you know, I couldn't stop at just creating one card this go round. I made two. Both using stamps! Coloring with markers and inks. A little bit of fussy cutting and some layering.
I love my stamp jig... makes for near perfect sentiment placement every time when stamping a stack!!
The wildflower stamp set is Unknown. The doodle flowers are from Fun Stampers Journey. Sentiments are from Stampin' Up and Unknown source. Cuttlebug (Dotted Swiss) embossing folder. Colored Cardstock from Bazill.
Now it's time to tackle all the birthday cards! I think I counted 10 in the next 2 weeks! Time to get a move on.
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!
I'm really hoping that June will bring lots of sunny days and we'll be indulging in some of our favorite summer treats this summer.... thus, the reason for this element for our indoor Home sign.
You'll find all the details for creating this on The Artistry. And don't forget to check out the other elements for the sun we've made so far. Additional articles can be found here.
Indulging in my passion for paper art.... can't wait to share more paper art fun in the near future.
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