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.
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.
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!
Do you still send Thank You cards after the holidays? I try to get a stack of cards done before the holiday rush and have them ready to mail right after Christmas. Getting them done early this year was a must since surgery #2 is scheduled for Christmas week.
You'll find all the details at https://www.creativefabrica.com/the-artistry/card-making/layered-holiday-thank-you-card/ Also, this card can be created in a photo editing program and doesn't require a cutting machine. You can print the card as a single layer and trim with your paper trimmer, adhere to a card base and voila! You've got your thank you card ready for personalizing and sending off.
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 -
Had to remember what day it was. They're just speeding by with so many last minute things to get done in the next couple of weeks.
Today's tag -
didn't quite turn out as planned. Creator error. I didn't use the correct setting on the printer and the ink didn't dry like it should have on the transparency. Oh well, it still adds a little bit of charm to this simple tag. The base is embossed and some turquoise Staz-On ink is dragged along the surface to highlight the embossed snowflakes.
Tag shape from the library, Buffalo check from CreativeFabrica, Embossing folder from Provo Craft
My cutting machine was acting up a bit so doing the print 2 cut option didn't go quite as planned, so I just stuck the transparencies to the cardstock with a tiny bit of vellum tape where it wouldn't be particularly noticeable.
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Loving the way blocks for this turned out. The dovetail quilt blocks provide a perfect setting for signatures or in this case, words of gratitude. The paper piecing was easy, but this project also features some embossing done on a metallic sheet - the Skycut and SCAL5 Pro software made it so easy to accomplish. For all the details, head on over to The Artistry!
Just a quick note for early this week....
Today was supposed to be a busy day of paper piecing... didn't quite happen as planned due to the change of weather and a whopper of a migraine! However, the day wasn't a total loss. I did get a dozen of these tags done and they'll be perfect for the bags of treats we plan on sharing with the grands for Halloween.
The papers are from Creative Fabrica as is the font. Shapes are from the SCAL5 Library with the exception of the scalloped circle. That is a Penny Duncan file. The wave piece was created in SCAL5 using the wave command. The skycut machine made quick work of all the cuts and the "Trick or Treat" Print 2 Cut was spot on again. Once all assembled, a quick spritz or two of mica spray added just a quick touch of iridescence to each of the tags.
Hoping your Halloween crafting is coming along and if you've already moved on to one of the next holidays, keep on crafting! Enjoy your time and nurture your creative soul!
It's definitely time to trim the tray again. This time with a Halloween theme. Lots of great spooky stuff at Creative Fabrica -- and while these are pretty simple items.... they definitely are fun to make.
You'll find all the details for a few of these items at The Artistry.
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