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2022 Tags - #3

Keeping it super simple on this one....  Print 2 cut simple!  Back with an additional layer for a bit more sturdiness.  

The image is from a fun Christmas Collection Creative Fabrica, The images included were created and meant to be used for sublimation purposes.  Don't let the word "sublimation" turn you away from using these or similar images for other things if you don't have a sublimation printer or access to one. 

This project was cut using the Skycut C24 and set up for the print 2 cut process using SCAL 5 Pro.  Cutting using the Skycut and SCAL software is always spot on - never off. 

Add a little "shimmer" to the highlights on the image and you're done!  Add a ribbon or some twine for hanging.  

Thanks for stopping by... be sure to stop by our Facebook page and see the other tags that are being shared by other creative makers!  

2022 Holiday Tag Reveal - Tag 2

Our Facebook group is having so much fun -- and if you haven't taken a look at the tags that were posted yesterday, you might want to stop by and take a peek.  You'll find the group here.  Today's Tag #2 has a couple of steps  1)Print and cut the tag filling a concave rectangle shape (rectangle and oval -- back minus front) with a little buffalo plaid from a collection I found at Creative Fabrica.  Make sure that shape is set to print only. Center the shape over the tag shape and line up with the bottom of the tag.    Foil the sentiment using a single line font or a font with a narrow line.  The standard foil quill point works well.  

Since the tag is printed on white cardstock, I inked the plaid edges with some Black Licorice ink, leaving the remainder of the tag without any inking.  

The snowflake has an added shadow which will be cut.  The snowflake is set to draw and foiled.  Once the foiling is complete, cut the shadow layer and pop up with a bit of foam tape.  Add a length of ribbon to finish off the tag.  The SCAL software and Skycut are perfect companions for creating holiday tags again this year...  

Thanks for stopping by!  Hoping your holiday crafting is going well.  

It's time for our 2022 Holiday Tag Reveal! Tag 1

Tag 1 for this year was inspired by a find in pinterest.  Using SCAL to design and cut on the Skycut C24.   AC cardstock in  Kraft for the base.   The sentiment Merry and Bright is foiled using the foil quill and the standard point.  The holly and berries are from the SCAL library, also cut in Kraft and colored using alcohol markers.  Tied off with a bit of twine.  The pine bough stamp is stamped using Versamark embossing ink.  

These are super easy and quick to make ...  thanks for stopping by today. 

Come on over to our Facebook page -- and see all the other fabulous tags our makers are creating!  

4 in one

It's so nice to find a file that can be adapted several ways.  I've shared a few of the ideas in this article now being shared on The Artistry.

3 of the four versions of this silhouette are made in paper.

The shaker versions were fun to create and while they require a little extra time, they are definitely worth it.  Shaker candy from Kat Scrappiness, Queen and Co and my stash.  

Paper versions are cut using the Skycut C24 and using SCAL 5 Pro. 

The fourth is from wood.  So much fun and we're looking forward to adding the laser cut wood version to our entryway tree. 

You'll find all the details for creating these fun holiday ornaments/tags here.  

 

Plaid Pumpkin Centerpiece

Just a quick note for this week:  

Check out all the details for this 3D plaid pumpkin!  It was a FUN project!  

https://www.creativefabrica.com/the-artistry/paper-crafts/plaid-pumpkin-centerpiece/

 

Stack of cards

The number of this November/Thanksgiving stack of cards continues to grow as T has decided he wants to share a few as well.  Do I mind?  Of course not! 

Pinterest inspired, but with a slightly different take, this card is cut on the Skycut using SCAL 5 Pro and shapes from the Library and a few different techniques I thought I'd like to try.  Lots of enjoyable "play" time.  

I used the back minus front command in SCAL to create the leaf cuts  (I now have nearly a hundred white leaves ready to color to use in a future large shaker project).   I used two separate sentiments created using fonts and the p2c option offered in SCAL.  (Both fonts are from Creative Fabrica) for this stack of cards.

It was fun adding the score lines for the leaf cuts using a shadow cut as a panel behind the card front face.  

The panel was colored using distress inks.  Once the panel was adhered to the back of the card face, I flecked some gold shimmer on the card face and the shadow layer.   Once dry, the card face and panel were adhered to the larger panel and then to the card base.  

These are pretty quick to assemble once the stock was printed, cut and pieces colored.  This month's stack jumped from 12 to 20.  I've already figured in that we'll be adding this number to the our Christmas card list as I begin that process next month. 

Hoping you will be enjoying some creative time in the next few days if not sooner.  Enjoy and thanks again for dropping by.   

More Halloween ....

The Frightful Flower from SimplyCrafty SVGs has joined this year's Halloween decor and I'm loving it!  It's definitely worth the time to cut, color, ink and assemble. Here's my version.

Isn't it fun?  The flower petals are hand painted -- well, I let the Watercolor ink from Poetique just run on some wet areas of the cardstock.  The edges are inked with distress ink for a little more definition.  Erase any pencil lines if you need to.  I used them to create a basic shape for the colored area of the petals.  

The face of our flower has just a little bit of inking and I did leave one of the pieces off (dripping blood).  

I added additional texture to the leaves using the backside of a craft knife... inked the entire leaf using Distress Inks and a blending tool.  

Three leaves were used for this version of the Frightful Flower.  The file does include 3 different leaf patterns for you to mix and match for your own special version of the file.  

For the easiest way of assembling this project, be sure to watch the video here.  Just scroll down the page for the video.  TIP: Be sure to pull your embossing folders, inks and a spritzer filled with diluted mica for another layer of interest before you begin to assemble.  

 

All papers from AC Cardstock and Stampin' Up!  
Skycut C24 and SCAL 5 Pro
Green wrapped wire
Hot glue gun, clear glue sticks
Poetique Watercolor Ink refill (Argyle Red)
Waterbrush, flat and fine
Distress Inks, blender tool
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
Silver Pearl Ex
Rubbing Alcohol
Mister spray bottle
Brown moss

 

more Halloween decor

The Topsy Turvy Cake file from Simply Crafty SVGs was the perfect base for this fun project.  It also pairs really well with the Shrunken Head Candlesticks found in this post.  

It was fun using a digital striped paper (from Creative Fabrica) to fill the pieces for that section.  The SCAL 5 software makes it so easy and the Skycut cuts a printed image perfectly!  We added a "stripe" of light gray marker along each side of the stripe.  This adds a little more depth to the striped pattern on the paper.  

Assemble the cake as demonstrated in the video found here.  We used Bearly Art Precision Craft glue to adhere most of the pieces in this project.  

The "eyes on you" border was created in SCAL 5 and is simply a series of duplicated circles evenly distributed on a long narrow rectangle.   The union command was used to make it all one connected piece.  Cut.  Ink the edges with some mid to dark gray ink.  Create additional circles in slightly smaller sizes for the remaining 2 pieces of the eyes.  Assemble.  Add some white gel pen details if desired.   and coat lightly with some glaze.  We used Mod Podge Collage Medium.  Let dry and then using some narrow double stick tape, adhere to the edge of each of the cake layers after assembling the cake.  We made 5 strips (23 circles) measuring 11.5 inches in length cut on the diagonal and used most of the strips to decorate the edge of the cake layers.  

The "It's Show Time" marquee is simply 3 pieces of paper cut to the width of the top layer.  2 white and 1 black slightly larger in size.  You can cut the text on both pieces of white -- however, we chose to use it only on one piece.  Sandwich the black between the two white pieces.  We added a toothpick to each end and slid the picks between the border and edge of the top cake layer.  

Since we plan to fill the cake box with some goodies for our upcoming family dinner, we decided to add some weight and strength to the cake base.  We cut an extra bottom for the base and filled a sandwich bag with about 1/2 cup of rice.  Seal the bag and carefully stuff into the base.  Add an additional circle under the doily piece.  This will add a bit more strength to the entire base and stiffen the edges a bit.  

The cake with the marquee in place is nearly the same height as the candlesticks... so together, they work quite well.  

Hoping you're enjoying some creative time in your space this weekend.  Enjoy and relax!  Crafting is a great way to destress.  

Thanks for stopping by!  There are a couple of additional ideas coming together here ... can't wait to share in the next week or so.  

2022 Three Tags of Fall - Tag 1

It's time for the annual 3 Tags of Fall reveal.  After perusing Pinterest for a little bit, I found a couple of ideas that I thought would translate to paper very well.

Using the library in SCAL5, the elements for this tag were created.  The tag shape was made using the vertical rectangle, a half circle.  These two elements were "fused" using the union command once the half circle was elongated a bit and centered on the upper edge of the rectangle.  A small circle (.10) was added and centered in the upper portion of the half circle.  Front minus Back was used again.  If you want a reinforcement for the tag, you can create on in a different color or in the same paper you used to cut the tag.  

The tag frame was created using two vertical rectangles and the Back minus Front command.  some foam tape was added to the back of this piece and then attached to the tag base.  Edge all the pieces with some black ink.  

The flowers are created using stars from the library.  Place two stars together, shifting one star slightly to the left or right.  Use Union to create the petals.  Cut two petals for each flower. Color and ink the edges.  For the flower centers, cut a solid circle and a frame.  Emboss the flower center and using some off white ink, ink the edges of the circle frame.  Using a paper piercer, curl some of the petals.  Attach the flowers using some pop dots.  Add some twine for a little interest if desired.  

Stop by the eCal-SCAL Facebook page to see all of the wonderful tags that are being created for this year's Reveal.  

shrunken heads candlesticks

These candlesticks were fun to make using files from Simply Crafty SVGs.  

Combining the following files: 

Smiling Jack-o-Lantern (using the stand and panels only)

Skull Head Candle Holder (just the skull and panels)

Round Candy Box (use the base only - and alter the depth of the side)

Using your cutting machine and software, cut the stand and panels at 100%.  Emboss, foil and ink as desired.  Assemble according to the video found at the link above for the Smiling Jack-o-lantern.  Set aside.

Cut the skull head and panels at 50%.  Emboss and ink the panels as desired.  Assemble the skull.  If desired, add a piece of vellum behind the open areas of the face and side piece 3.  We chose to add the vellum to the back of the panel pieces.  Assemble according to the video that accompanies the Skull Head Candle Holder page.  Glue the skull to the top of the stand.  The tabs at the top of the skull will be adhered to the base of the round candy box.

Cut the round candy box at 75%.  Cut one extra bottom circle for a little more stability if you wish to fill the base and add your battery operated light in the base.  The side of the base should be 7/8" in height.  Cut another piece that is the same height and long enough to go around the base.  If desired, cut a 1/4-inch strip as a decorative piece.  Once you've assembled the base according to the assembly instructions, add the last circle to the inside of the base.  Adhere this piece to the top of the skull, centering it.  

If desired, add a 4-inch diameter circle to the top of the candy box base.  for a little more stability, we created a "box"  and glued it to the base.  There was enough surface to adhere the circle to the top and provide the platform for the shreds and battery operated candle we added as our finishing touch.  

I'm looking forward to getting the rest of our Halloween decor out in the next couple of days and adding these candlesticks to the mix.  Hope you'll be able to carve out some creative time in the next few days and nurture your spirit!  Have fun and thanks for stopping by.