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spook-tacular!

Zombie Wedding from SVGCuttingFiles.com was perfect for this year's anniversary celebration for our oldest son and his wife.

 

The paper-pieced figures were eBrushed using Tombow Markers and a few glossy highlights were added using SN Clear Sparkle pen and Journey Glaze from Fun Stampers Journey.  one 12 x 12 sheet was enough to cut both figures.  I left the cuts on the mat and masked and sprayed until all the color was applied. 

My card is made using 1 piece of  8 x 11 white stock and a 2nd piece measuring 6 x 8 1/2.  Fold the full sheet of card sso it is 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches.  Score the 1/2 sheet 1/2 inch from the left side.  Crease.  Apply some adhesive to the scored 1/2" and adhere to the back outer edge of the card so it will measure 11" wide.  You will be folding this to  meet the center of the card. Do not close.

Since my patterned papers had lots of black in them, I decided to use some additional black to frame the larger background piece.  Add a smaller rectangle with backing to the front of the card at an angle.  You'll need some foam tape under the heads and upper portions of the figurines when securing them to the front of the card.  They make quite a statement I think. 

I created a sentiment using Cherry Swash and Funky Mother fonts.  I wanted the curl on the Cherry Swash "S" to be on the bottom of the letter, so I flipped it horizontally and vertically.   The O's are merged and the command Union in the eCal3 software make them one. I created 2 inset shadows in different colors (green and white) and 2 eyes as well.  After a little fiddling and a test cut, I decided to do a print to cut with the sentiment.  The eyes were cut separately and glued in place.  I think if I were to do it again, I would probably add a white stroke to all the lettering and maybe not weld any of the letters together.  I did like the layered look of the first test cut, however, the Have a and Anniversary didn't cut cleanly enough for my liking.  It was a paper issue, and not the machine or software.  I've had success before cutting 1/8" high letters with no difficulty at all.... this paper just didn't cut clean. 

To make this even more unique, I added a recordable audio button (light sensitive) to the card.  This proved to be a bit of a challenge with the button I purchased and the software isn't compatible with MAC or with Windows 10.  We were able to find an older PC with Windows 7 and complete the recording.  There are other recordable buttons on the market.  You might want to check a few of those if this is something you would like to try.   

Once the button was secured in place, adhere the edges of the back piece at the top and bottom.  You can leave the edge at the center fold open if desired.

 

 

Supplies used*:
1 - 12 x 12 cardstock, Whipped Cream (Fun Stampers Journey)
Zombie Wedding (SVGCuttingFiles.com)
Sizzix eclips2 / eCal3 software
2- 8 x 11 cardstock, white (stash)
Patterned paper (stash)
eBrush
Tombow Markers
Journey Glaze
Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen (clear)
Scor-Tape (1/4")
Lineco Book Binding Glue (Amazon)
Recordable audio button (Invitebyvoice.com) and audio file (Tubular Bells Ringtone  was a free download)

No affiliate links are used in this post.  I am not being compensated by any company/entity. 

 

Hope you have some crafting and/or creative time planned into this week's schedule!  Nurture your heart today! 

 

quick gifts

SimplyCraftySVGs has some simple but cute mason jar boxes available.  They are easy to put together and make for a quick gift box. 

Two of the grandsons are starting fresh with a new list of "jobs" at their house.  Their mom wanted something similar to this that she saw on Pinterest.  I created a stencil and etched on the bottles and then using the Mini-maker, I etched a couple of tags.  Love the way this project turned out. 

The etching doesn't show well on the glass, but it's there! 

8 1/2 x 11 cardstock (Fun Stamper's Journey)
12 x 12 sheet for panel (from stash)
Lineco glue
Sizzix eclips2 / eCal 3

pint size mason jar
vinyl /  removable shelf liner
transfer tape
Armour Etching cream

wood tag (Craftparts.com)
Mini Maker laser etch machine

fall decor - it's a start

SVG Cut's latest kit offered this Geo Pumpkin!  L O V E it!  Easy to put together and only 3 12 x 12 sheets of paper plus another 1/3 for the stem. 

You can find the whole collection here.  Or just the pumpkin here. 

 

It's perfectly sized to replace the "O" in my HOME 3D letters also from SVG Cuts. 

Paper from Fun Stampers' Journey
Lineco Book Binder's glue
Tombox Markers
eBrush by Craftwell
Fairylights (optional)
Sizzix eclips2/eCal3

Stem and top of pumpkin were sprayed lightly using the eBrush for a little more texture and color on the whipped cream paper. 

No affiliate links are used in this post. 

 

b-day construction

It's T's birthday week.  He was all smiles and laughter when he saw his birthday sign yesterday! 

And the birthday banner make in his honor too.

The large sign designed with the SCAL software (SCAL 5 Pro) for the sign since it needed to be tiled due to sizing and the banner was all done on eCal3 using shapes from the library and a font on my computer.  And cut using Sizzix's eclips2.  Vinyl applied to a piece of yellow foam core from Hobby Lobby

Paper from Fun Stampers Journey and AC Cardstock.  Lineco glue and some ribbon from my stash.  Vinyl from Paper Studio (HL)

 

 

 

paper quilt 1

Oh!  How I wish my eyes would cooperate and let me cross-stitch again, but I tend to go cross-eyed anymore regardless the size of the stitches... so I'm falling back on some paper quilting to ease that "itch" if you will. 


This 12 x 12 paper quilt was fun to create and I'm excited to share this quick tutorial and background file with you.  The shoes are available in Hazel's Wicked Witch SVG Collection at SVGCuts.

You'll need:
Cardstock - 2 butter cream fromFSJ and similar textured piece from AC Cardstock
eBrush, SN adapter and Spectrum Noir markers
Sizzix eClips2 and eCal software (or your preferred electronic cutting machine)
Hazel's Wicked Witch SVG Collection (shoe, buckle optional)
SVG paper quilt background (my design for you to download and use - personal use only)
stamps (whatever's in your stash)
embossing powder (Ranger fine detail white and black)
Versamark inkpad
Heat gun
Weave embossing folder
Embossing machine (Big Kick from Sizzix is my go to)
Blending tool (optional)
ink
pop - up dots, scor tape, Lineco quick dry glue

Open your machine's cutting software, place the background SVG on your mat (download link in the supplies list above).  In this case, I created a 10 inch square and arranged my "patches" on the square.  Open a second page (mat) and place the shoes on the mat,  resize to and copy and paste 9 shoes on the mat.  You can also cut the buckles, but I chose not to for this quilt.  Make legs and stockings to fit.  Play around with basic shapes to get what works best for you. 

Cut

Emboss the patches using a weave embossing folder.  Color the patches as desired.  I used Spectrum Noir markers and the SN adapter with my eBrush.  It made pretty quick work of things.  If desired, spray again along the edges for a little more depth.
I wanted a light texture on the windows of my framing mat.  So I used the blending tool and some ink to add a little bit of color along all the cut edges and outside of my 10 inch square. 


Color the shoes with the eBrush and a black SN marker.  The color is smooth and blends well (no streaking). You can heat emboss using stamps and embossing powder as desired.  Color the stockings and stamps as desired. 

Glue the stockings to the shoes.

Now, it's time to assemble.  Center the 10 in square on the 12 in backing piece of textured cardstock.  I used pop-up dots on the back of the patches and place in their respective places in the 10 in mat.  Glue the shoes in place as shown or however you wish.  As an afterthought, I glued some brads in place I had from a long ago collection from StampinUp.  They were perfect since they have little stars on them. 

Frame as desired.  Paper quilt 2 up next!  

happy hi!

Been a little quiet around here.... but I've been able to spend a little bit of time crafting  Definitely not as much as I would like, but some. 

I did want to share this with you... My Scrap Chick offered this freebie this week in their newsletter.  Love it!  It's quick and easy using the eclips2 and eCal2 software to cut* and a stamp and blending some inks. 

*This card started from a 12 x 12 white piece of cardstock. 

Hoping you have some crafting time scheduled on your calendar soon!  Happy Crafting! 

 

 

more for the 4th...

This file from SimplyCraftySVGs is fun and quick!  Sandy's assembly video is great too!  Sandy has lots of other fun files to choose from and a large assortment of free files as well. 

Sizzix' eclips2 and software, eCal2 made cutting a breeze.  Cardstock from Fun Stamper's Journey and AC Cardstock. 

 

Once the pieces are cut, you can add a little more color and depth using the eBrush and Tombow markers.  I also smudged some color on the red panels on the box.  The tealight box inside the box is perfect and easy to put together and I envision a few more boxes with adaptations in my future.  I think I might use a taller tealight like the ones that Sandy used in her sample next go around....   

Have a wonderful holiday!  Happy Crafting and nurturing your heart in the process! 

Love at Home

"There is beauty all around When there's love at home." *

I purchased some wood shaped houses a while back and I decided I would use them for this last post of May. 

You'll need:
Wood Houses in graduated sizes (Fun Stampers Journey)
Digital Journal Pages (Mixed Media Supplies)
Doily stencil
Digital photo editing program (Photo Shop Elements)
Digital cutting machine and software (Sizzix eclips2, eCal2)
American Typewriter (light) Font
Souffle Polymer Clay (Gold)
Modeling Paste
Acrylic Medium (or Gel Medium)
Gesso
Digital paper (This & That Collection from Echo Park)
Foam brush (1 inch)
Glossy Accents or Hot Glue Gun
Craft knife
Scissors
Xyron X with permanent adhesive
Sandpaper
eBrush, TB adapter
Tombow markers
Ink

Prep your wood. Apply a thin coat of Gesso and let dry. 


This piece has an oops!  I started out doing a transfer and it didn't work out as planned -- so this piece has been sanded and a second light coat of Gesso was added. 

Open your photo editing program and open the journal pages you want to use.  I created a new file and set the size to the same size as the largest house.  Copy and paste a small portion of the desired journal page into the new file as a new layer.  Using the Type Tool, create your text.  Adjust size if needed.   Repeat for the other two houses adjusting the size of the base layer. 

Print the papers for the houses on copy paper.  Print the digital paper from the Echo Park collection on cardstock (110 lb). 

Using the acrylic medium, apply a thin coat to the wood and burnish the journal page prints to the houses.  Trim with the craft knife as needed.  Let dry.

Using the stencil and the modeling paste stencil on the largest house as desired.  You can repeat on the other houses if you'd like.  Let the modeling paste dry thoroughly. 

With the eBrush, lightly spray some color around the edges of the houses.  You'll get some color on the modeling paste, but that is fine. 

Using the cutting machine, cut the lettering using American Typewriter  as desired.  My lettering is just a bit over 1 in high.  Apply adhesive to the back of the lettering by using the Xyron X and permanent adhesive.  Apply to the houses. 

Soften the clay according to manufacturer's direction.  Use a texture plate and add a little texture to the clay.  Cut in to the heart shape using a cutter or a template.  Bake according to the manufacturer's direction.  Let cool.  Attach the heart using some Glossy Accents or hot glue gun. 

Cut some strips from the digital paper.  Measure and trim as needed.  Using the ink or the eBrush, add a little color along each of the edges to soften the colors just a bit. Using some double stick tape, or glue, apply the "roof" to each house. 

 

*(Love at Home, Text and music: John Hugh McNaughton

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have oodles of fun in your creative endeavors! 

Spring in 3D

Hi everyone.  Thanks for stopping by today.  It's time to get caught up on a little crafting and I'm happy to say, it's been pretty productive. 

A while back, My Scrap Chick came out with their version of some 3 D letters.  They're small, portable and fold flat for storage!  You can buy the letters separately or bundled.  You know me, I had to have them all! 

I really wanted to get them cut and put together in one sitting, so I decided to just use a single color for each letter.  One 12x12 sheet will do it for each 4 inch tall letter and were cut on my Sizzix eclips and eCal2 software. 

I used paper from an AC Pastel cardstock pack.  To embellish the front panel and the inside back panel. 

I used a stamp from the Flower Swirls Stamp Set and some black ink.  It was a nice contrast on each of the panels and looks really nice.  I left the back panel plain, but it could certainly be decorated.

These are simple to put together - go quickly and I used Scor-Tape to adhere all the pieces. 

(No affiliate links were used in this post and no products were supplied by manufacturers for review)

 

 

Blessings beyond Measure - Altered Heart

I'm excited to be back for another Mixed Media Design Team post.... I hope you'll find this a fun project!

Not your traditional colors for this time of the year.... but oh, these digital journal pages were perfect for my "faux wood" heart.

(no affiliate links are used in this post, however, I have received some materials from Mixed Media Supplies to use in this post_)

You'll need:
cardboard
paper template, pencil, ruler
masking tape.
printed journal pages (Mixed Media Supplies)
Scissors
Craft knife
Mod Podge® (matte - PlaidOnline.com)
Foam brush (1 inch wide)
digital cutting machine (for words - Sizzix® eclips2 & eCal2)
Lumiere paint,
Mica (blue - Mixed Media Supplies)
Journey Glaze (Fun Stampers Journey)
Glue (Scotch® Brand Quick Dry)

Open the digital journal pages from Mixed Media Supplies.  I did resized and used only one page per printed sheet.  The images were perfect and the resolution was not distorted when I resized to a full sheet printed either landscape or portrait format. 

Cut desired sentiment on your cutting machine.  I chose blessings beyond measure for mine.  Be sure to weld all the letters together if you want one solid word.  The "s" in mine is separate...

Draw a heart shape on the paper.  Cut the shape out and trace onto the cardboard.  Cut the shape using the craft knife.  I didn't want open edges on the sides, so I used masking tape to "seal" the edges as shown in the image below.




Using the paper template, create your design to piece using the printed papers. Number each section and because I something get things turned around, I added an arrow pointing to the top of the cut. 

Cutting one piece from the template at a time, I placed the journal page face down and the template piece face down and traced.  Cut using fine tipped scissors or a craft knife.

Apply a bit of Mod Podge on your cardboard and place your journal page piece in place.  Make sure all edges are sealed.  You can apply a light coat of Mod Podge to the top of the journal page now or wait.  Repeat as needed using the remaining template pieces and Mod Podge. 



Let dry overnight.  Apply a coat of Mod Podge over the entire front of the piece.  Let dry.  I had a couple of areas that I wanted to add a little more distress to, so I sanded them just a little to add a little more distressing.

The Lumiere paint was next and with a small brush, I put a little bit here and there and around the edges of the entire heart for a little 'glow.'  I also use the paint on the lettering.  Let dry.  Glue the lettering as desired on the front of the heart.

Add some additional bling if desired with some mica and small accent pieces using some Glaze.  Let dry and sign your creation!




Hope you'll be spending some time in your crafting space this week... Be sure to stop by the MixedMediaSupplies blog for more designs from the team this month.  I'm sure you won't be disappointed.