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Spinner Card ala Gnome

Making this card was a challenge for me.  The circuit involved more than just copper tape, a battery and a light.  This also involved some conductive thread which I hadn't used previously.  

I did watch a few videos to make sure that I understood the way the circuit would work .... and it did!  I was ecstatic when the slide switch turned the light on!  Use this link  to view the video as YouTube isn't playing nice and letting me embed the short today. 

The Gnome All Occasion Treat Box is a new release from Simply Crafty SVGs ... and the bonus included with the basic gnome pattern comes are the 12 different elements for decorations!  Of course, if you have your own ideas, you can add those to personalize the gnome even more.  It was very easy to resize the gnome and have it become the focal piece for this project.  

I used the Reindeer Spinner Card from Simply Crafty SVGs as the base for the card.  Digital papers used on the card front and inside of the card are from NitWit Collections (Farmhouse Collection) and pulled a few pieces or cardstock, vellum and dotted paper from my stash.  

The circuit was created following details in Eiko's post for a spinner card I found on the Chibitronics blog.  Following the directions in the video, cut three pieces of the image you plan to use for the spinner.  Cut two panels for the card and the card base.  One of the card panels will become the card front.  The other will be used for the circuit.  The card base will be adhered to the back of the circuit panel.  (Click on the image below for a full size view)

I will have a  more detailed step by step assembly post added in a week or so.  So please stay tuned.  

 

Mix it Up Floral Wreath

 

This wreath was a little out of the box for me.  Who'd have thought the poinsettia file would work for this make?  I really like the outcome.  Three digital patterned papers are mixed up in each of the blooms. Details for making this are on The Artistry.  You'll find the post here.   Hope you'll hop on over there and take a peek.  

Floral files:  Poinsettia (leaves and ferns included) and Filler Flower are from Maison Gregoria.  Patterned papers from Creative Fabrica.  

Assembly of the flowers is very easy and quick.  Only three blooms were used for the wreath, but a total of 9 blooms were made using 3 12x12 sheets of photo paper.  And 2 sheets of green for the foilage.  The filler flowers were cut using one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white sketch paper.  

The wreath is currently hanging in our foyer...a matching wreath will be hanging on the door this weekend.  A great welcome to usher in the month of June!  

Thanks for stopping by.  Hoping you are enjoying a wonderful creative week.  Take care and keep on crafting!  

Graduation pop-up card

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.  

 

Have a creative sort of day!  

Father's Day

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.  

We used the Tool Caddy, Dad Easel Card and the Tie Gift Box.  

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.  

*graphics by www.nitwitcollections.com under License #115854

FAMILY PHOTO:  SAM CRUMP PHOTOGRAPHY.

Countdown to Graduation

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.  

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!  

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.  

Baseball tiered tray decor

Despite the fact that Spring Training is currently in lock out, baseball is still on the minds of those that love the sport in out family.  It was fun creating these pieces to share the spirit of the game with them.  

You'll find all the details for creating most of these pieces on The Artistry.  Click here.  
And there's a free file associated with this project -- so be sure to pick that up.  

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.