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winter chill

This cute box is from creatieve papier uitspattingen, a European company specializing in 3D paper crafts.  Corina has created some beautiful files and is easy to cut using the eclips2 and eCal3.  

The box is large enough to hold a small gift like some mittens, gloves or a silky scarf; a sweet treat or even a gift card. 

This is a quick cut and glue project.  Add a little inking to the edges of the panels.  The inside of the bottom of the box has a clean finish and if I were to make it again, I would cut one more base piece to make it a little sturdier.  

I used a stack of Holiday prints for the panels and FSJ's 12 x 12 Forest Green paper for the box top and bottom.  Scotch Quick Dry glue.  FSJ Forest Green ink and a blender tool.  

Thanks for stopping by!  Hoping you're enjoying some creative time this weekend and are making a bit more time available in the near future.  

 

 

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Noel

Loving the layers in this card  - the last version of our cards for this holiday season. 

Created in eCal3 and cut with the eclips.  The flower measures an inch! 

You'll need:
eclips2
eCal3
White cardstock for all the cuts
12 x 12 Colored stock for card bases ( cut to 5.5" square card base)
Poinsettia SVG (a file in my SVG folder, no attribution given)
Spectrum Noir markers (DR5, DR6, JG6)
mini domed jewels (stash)
Glaze (FSJ)
Lineco glue
Scor Tape
Glue dot

Cut all the elements.  Weld the letters together for the base.  Cut another layer of letters -- I chose to unlink them and cut separately.  Glue the letters to the welded layer.  I started with the L and left the O to glue on last.  Set aside to dry.

I used the markers to color the flower.  Blend both reds together on the bottom layer, use the darker of the two reds for the middle layer and the lightest red for the top layer of the flower.  Glue the layers together and using a drop of the glaze, add the jewel.  Set aside to dry. 

Cut card bases.  I'm using a 5.5 inch base for these cards as they will be hand delivered.  Glue the letter layer to the base, using a glue dot, attach the flower.  Add a sentiment to the inside of the card.  Use a clear adhesive sticker to close the card and deliver to your recipients! 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Wishing you all the best as you continue to create during the month!  #eclipsecalmaker

Cards of the season

This card inspired by this Z-fold card made by Lisa (found here) is our primary Christmas card for this year.  I love how it turned out.  I didn't have the dies for the label or anything I felt was quite similar, but I did have an SVG set of nested labels I'd gotten from Penny Duncan a few years ago in my SVG vault of files.  So, opening eCal3 and gathering all the needed files, I got started on creating my own z-fold version of this card.

You'll need:
eCal3
Sizzix eclips2
cardstock (script print-paperstudio, black-FSJ, white-Neenah 110 lb)
bone folder
adhesives (scor tape, Lineco glue, glue dots)
White or holographic gel pen
Nested Labels (Penny Duncan)
Bethlehem and Nativity SVGs (123rf.com)
Sentiment stamp

due to the fact that Penny holds the copyright and is the creator of the label file, I can't share my SVG file with you.  these were fun to make and once all the pieces are cut, it's very rewarding to put them together and see the final results.  I know our friends and family will enjoy them this year. 

Thanks for dropping by today.  Hoping you're enjoying some creative time in your craft space this month.  #eclipsecalmaker


 

12 Tags Overview

The 12 Tags of Christmas Challenge has come to an end.  Over 60 tags were shared on the eclips/eCal FB page.  I hope you've taken a few minutes to browse the album and take a peek at all the creative shares over the last 12 days.  If not, the album on the page is always available for viewing by members of the group. 

Details regarding all the tags I created for the challenge are in the links below.   

tag 1: https://bit.ly/2OjLU9K

tag 2: https://bit.ly/2P1t78u

tag 3: https://bit.ly/2OlUTrd

tag 4: https://bit.ly/2zjyMfu

tag 5: https://bit.ly/2zkQW0u

tag 6: https://bit.ly/2Di0VYI

tag 7: https://bit.ly/2QdoTY1

tag 8: https://bit.ly/2Ol6KWu

tag 9: https://bit.ly/2SE0Kvk

tag 10: https://bit.ly/2SGxljU

tag 11: https://bit.ly/2SFx1lv

tag 12: https://bit.ly/2CWI3gP

Hoping your creative time continues through the upcoming holidays and provides your heart the nurturing it needs.  Thanks again for dropping by. 

#eclipsecalmaker

 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 12

My final tag for this series is another prim looking tag. 

This prim tag was very quick and easy to complete.  Using the basic shapes library,  create 2 snowmen and add the facial features using the print2cut print feature.  Create 2 hats and the sentiment, cut using the print2cut print feature.  Add a little glossy accents to the eyes, a little white gel pen on the hats.  Place on the tea stained card base.  All pieces are cut using Sizzix' eclips2 and eCal3 software.   Add a bit of burlap ribbon, tied with a bit of twine. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
Cardstock (tea-stained and black, orange)
ink
blending tool
white gel pen
twine
burlap ribbon
glossy accents
adhesive

Thanks for joining us and hope you've been inspired to do a little crafting as well.  Have a wonderful holiday season!  Be sure to drop by the Facebook page to see the full range of tags for this Challenge and projects that other makers are creating for this upcoming holiday season! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 11

 

Today's prim angel is tag #11.

Using basic shapes create the angel and wings.  The heart is also from basic shapes.  Cut the angel, wings and tag base using some tea-stained cardstock.  Emboss the wings, add some mica and metallic rubs to the wings.  Wrap a bit of twine around the head for a halo.  Add a knotted piece of twine for the arms and glue a prim heart on the knotted "arms."  Create your sentiment using a script font.  Add a shadow layer and cut.  Add some bling -- and spritz some mica over all. 

 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3
cardstock (white and tea-stained)
metallic rub
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
pop dots
adhesive
unbleached cheesecloth
sequins
printer

Thanks again for dropping by.  Be sure to check out the eclips/eCal page on FB to see what the other #eclipsecalmakers are doing!  You won't be disappointed! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 9

It's day 9 of the 12 Tags of Christmas!  At our house, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without some gingerbread.  This version has no calories! 

The tag, ginger and sentiment were all made using eCal3 and the tag was set to print2cut print and the shadow print2cut cut.  The tag base was made using a white piece of cardstock.  The Gingerbread man was also done on white paper and colored using inks and a blending too.  Using an embossing folder, emboss the base using a crimping tool.  Repeat  for the gingerbread man.  Ink all the edges.  I added some brads to the X's for the eyes (quick and easy eyelashes) and the heart shaped brads  we added before adhering the ginger to the card base.  Finish as desired -- unbleached muslin and some twine.  Red jute bow on the ginger's neck. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
White cardstock (2 8.5 x 11 sheets)
Gingerman shape (Basic Library - eCal)
brown inks (2 shades)
blending tool
Paper Crimper
adhesive
brads
jute
unbleached cheesecloth

Join us on the Facebook page for more tag ideas using the eclips and eCal software!  Happy crafting! 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 8

Have you been watching the FB page?  Lots of wonderful reveals this week.  We have some amazing makers!

Today, I'd like to share my 8th tag. 

another base of tea stained paper, a little bit of stenciling  using a doily cut over the print2cut printed tag.  The altered heart shape from the basic shapes library is filled with a digital paper pattern and also used the print2cut print feature in eCal.  I wet the back of the paper very lightly and scrunched the paper a bit for a little more texture.  Lightly inked the edges and added the stitching with a black ultra-fine Sharpie.  Wrap the heart with some twine and add a silver heart and glue in place.  Spritz with a bit of mica for a little more shine.  My photo doesn't show it well. 

You'll need:
tea-stained paper (1 8.5 x 11 sheet)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3
digital paper
lacy doily  (SVG Cuts)
Printer
Sharpie
unbleached chesecloth
twine
ink
blending tool
Mica (Mixed Media Supplies) in water - to spritz and add a little bit of shine. 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 7

Yesterday's tags by the rest of the #eclipsecalmakers were awesome!  Did you check them out?  If not, take a peek here. 

Today's tag is dimensional and has a bit of a prim look. 

The star is found in the basic shapes library of ecal -- and using the nodes tool, I altered the shape a bit. Fill the shape with a pattern using some digital paper.   To add some dimension, you can add some paths and set to score. When you've printed and cut the shape, you can fold along the scored lines.  I added a small box under the center of star and glued that to the tag.  Wrap the tag with some loosely woven material.  Add a button and some twine to finish.  

You'll need:
Cardstock (1 sheet 8.5 x 11 inch)
Sizzix eclips2 and software eCal3
ink
blending tool
Mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
Printer
hot glue

This tag uses the Print2Cut Print and Print2Cut Cut features in the software.  Scoring is a breeze with solid lines and the kiss cut feature. 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 6

Today marks the half way point in our #eclipsecalmaker 12 Tags of Christmas.  I hope this will become an annual event.  It's been so much fun! Check out what our other gals are creating on the Facebook page. 

Such a simple tag.  This one uses a tea stained sheet of white paper. Once again, use the Print2Cut Print feature in eCal3 (and in previous versions) for the sentiment.  I used pattern fill for the stocking (from the Basic Shapes library) on the right.  The stocking on the left is colored using the eBrush and Spectrum Noir marker. Color the holly and heart using markers. Add a couple of pop dots to add a little more dimension and tie a bit of twine around the cheesecloth. 

You'll need:
Tea -Stained cardstock *(1 8.5 x 11 inch sheet)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3 software
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
eBrush (SN adapter)
Spectrum Noir markers
Digital paper
Blending tool
ink
Glue/adhesive
Glossy Accents
Unbleached cheesecloth, twine
Tea bags, water, ground cinnamon, water, foam brush

*Tea-staining your own cardstock is easy.  I use about 2/3 cup of boiling water and 3 regular size teabags and an 1/8 tsp of ground cinnamon for a little deeper color (and it smells good, too).  Let steep and cool a bit. You can dip the paper, but I prefer to use a foam brush and sweep across the paper.  After that has partially dried, I add a few drips and while the drips are still sort of "puddled" I use a lid or the bottom of the mug to create some additional markings.  Let dry.  If necessary, using a dry iron (no steam), press the paper to flatten.  You can also sprinkle with a little bit of water and wrinkle the paper.  Just be careful not to tear it.  Because I was doing some print to cut, I wanted a smooth paper for this one. If you want to wrinkle your paper, consider scanning and printing.  You can add some additional depth and texture with ink and a blending tool or the eBrush and markers. 

Hope you'll drop back again tomorrow!  Happy Crafting!