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Sweet Birthday Treats

This was fairly quick and easy to make using the eclips2 and eCal3 software. And best of all, gluten free, sugar-free, and 0 carbs! 

You'll need:
Donut Fun (The Cutting Cafe)
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal software
DIY Audio Card EZ Sound Module (Invite By Voice)
Happy Birthday.mp3 ringtone (Zedge.com)
Cardstock (white, pink, kraft brown)
Transparency for box window
Distress Ink and blender tool and pads
Adhesive (glue and scor tape)
Glitter (stash)

Assembly:

• The card base is a sheet measuring 8.5 x 16.5.  Score at 5.50, and 11 inches. You will have 3 sections to the card.
• Create your sentiment for the inside of the card before adding the sound card to the center portion of the card base.  This will make it so much easier.  Add any other details to the card inside as desired. (I've left the sentiment off for personal reasons)
• I made the card front using basic shapes to create a "box front" with a layered banner.  This card front is just slightly smaller than the card front 8.25 x 5.25. The donuts are reduced to 80% and all pieces are cut using the eclips2.
• Ink the edges of the donut pieces.  Adhere the 'frosting" to the base and add a few sprinkles using some snowy glitter*.  Let dry. 
• Prepare the box top.  Adhere the transparency to the back of the box top and add the banner to the front.  Set aside.
• Record the sound module according to manufacturer's directions.  It's really so easy. For this particular card, I chose a free ringtone from Zedge.com  Replace the "block" until you have the sound module installed in your card.
• Assemble the card front and adhere.  Place the donuts on the card base front, add the "box" top.  I used scor tape to adhere the box front.  You could use a foam tape if you wanted a little more height to the project.
• Now place your sound module in the card.  Make sure that the area with the small triangular cuts is on the fold as it provides the "trigger" to start and stop the play of the module.  Apply some score tape to the top and bottom edges of the card base.  Remove the release tape and the shield from the module (it may start playing).  Fold the right third of the card over to the center, lining up the edges and secure to the tape.  Fold the top over to "close" the card. 

 

Happy Crafting vibes to you!  Hoping you're planning some time in your crafting space this coming week! 

tendonitis vs crafting

And the tendonitis is winning at the moment.  So bummed!  And a visit with the specialist is still a month out!

Every now and then, I can get a few minutes in - ice and then a few more minutes.  I did sneak in a little bit of time to create this playful "get well" card for my brother-in-law who just had some shoulder surgery. 

I used eCal3's library of basic shapes to create the band-aids and fill a card shape. I used a square and a half circle to form the sides of the band-aids.  Place a few circles and center a square over the bands and you've got the shape. Add a few other details as desired. Group all the pieces in the band-aid and then set the lines to Print2Cut Print.  Copy and paste to fill.  Print and then follow the step by step directions to cut your card base to size. 

Color with a couple of swipes of a Tombow marker, the coloring is done.  Adhere the card front to the base, add your sentiment and it's ready to deliver.

I think I'll print a full page or two for future cards. I imagine we'll need a few more cards this coming winter. 

Hoping to be able to share a few more projects in the coming weeks.  Hoping you've set aside a bit of time in your studio or craft room.  Celebrate your creative spirit! 

 

 

Fall Anniversaries

I fell a little behind and found quick and easy way to create a cute card.

These 4 cards were quick and easy - just a few pieces of cardstock, a couple of stamps, a little ink ...and some tape. (click on the image for a larger view)

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You'll need:
Stamps are retired sets from Stampin Up!  (Outlined Occasions, Because I care),
Inks from Stampin Up and FSJ;
Paper - AC Cardstock
Scor-Tape

For each card:
*The card base is cut 4.5 x 11 inches.  Score at 5.5 and at 6.5.  Crease the 5.5 in a mountain fold and the 6.5 mark in a valley fold. 
Cut 2 additional pieces of colored stock at 4 x 4.25 and 3.5 x 3.75.  Cut  3 pieces of white or off white stock at 3.75 x 4 and 3.25 x 3.5 and .75 x 4.

*Use your electronic cutting machine to make quick work of these cuts!  1 12x12 piece for the base and colored pieces.  About a 1/2 sheet of 8.5 x11 for the 3 white cuts.  I used the eclips2 and eCal 3 to make my cuts. 

Stamp the narrow strip multiple times with the floral stamp.  Set aside. The smaller white piece is also stamped in the lower left corner.  Stamp off if desired for a little more muted effect.  Stamp the sentiments in the upper right hand corner. 

Pair the smaller color and white stock and adhere to make one "framed" layer.  Repeat for the remaining white and colored stock.  Center and adhere the smaller layered pieces to the larger pieces and adhere to the front of the card.  Center and adhere the floral strip to the left side of the card.

Open the card.  Add some tape to the area between the score lines and secure. 

Personalize the inside of the card as desired. 

Thanks for stopping by and sharing a bit of your time here today.  Looking forward to sharing some additional ideas and makes with you in the very near future! 

 

It's in the book.

SVGCuts' Attic Treasures Kit has one of my favorite go-to files. The book.  It's so versatile and can be made for any occasion.  Today's project is for a birthday and could also be used to celebrate meeting a reading goal.

You'll need:

Attic Treasures SVG Kit (SVGCuts.com)*
12 x 12 cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah)
EZ Sound Module (Light Activated) from InviteByVoice.com

Audio file (about 2 minutes long)
Adhesive, Lineco Glue, Scor-Tape, Foam Mounting tape
ink
blending tool
Scoreboard, bone folder
Electronic Die Cutting Machine (Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3)
Optional - printables

Cut all pieces needed for the book as well as an embellishment pieces.  I added an image to the spine of the book and used the print 2 cut feature in the eCal software before cutting. Ink the edges of all the book pieces for an old book look if desired.  My sister says this book looks "ancient!" 

Cut another piece at 4 3/8" x 5 1/4" to cover the sound module.  Use a 1/2 inch punch to create an opening for the sound module sensor. 

Lightly score the "pages" on the sides of the box in 1/8" increments and add a little ink with the blending tool to highlight the lines. 

Assemble the book and "pages" as shared in the assembly video here. Decorate the book cover as desired.  I chose not to use the panels in the file for this project or other decorative elements provided in the folder.

Following the directions included with the sound module, record your audio.  Remove the backing from the module and place in the box. 

Decorate the 4 3/8" x 5 1/4" piece of cardstock as desired. Apply some foam mounting tape to the back.  Do not remove the release paper.  If desired add a 2nd layer of tape. Set this layer in place and remove the sensor.  Close the book. 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hoping your creative time is filled with a little magic!  Enjoy. 

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playing with eCal3

There are lots of commands I haven't used previously, but it sure was fun to do a little playing to create this sun.... and the best part is that I can size as needed  -

 

Supplies:
Cardstock, white 110lb Neenah; Bazzill texture, yellow; unknown smooth, blue
Tombow markers
Craftwell's eBrush with TB adapter
WRMK's Foil Quill, fine tip pen with D adapter for the eclips
Spellbinder's Black Foil
Sizzix eclips2 and eCal3
Scor-Tape, 1/4 in wide

I also used some black foil and the foil quill to add the "You Are So" to the vellum cloud piece. 
Tombow markers and the eBrush added the fun coloring to the word "amazing" and some highlights to the sun.

Object to path is a great tool to use for things other than text.  Adding a series of shapes (narrow triangles in this case) to another shape (the circle) is so simple and made quick work of the sun. 

 

The cloud piece was made using a horizontal rectangle and half circles and the Union command. 

More playing time coming in the next few days! 

 

You Are

I first started making these cards in 2011.  Over the years, I've changed them a bit - However, I really do like this new iteration -- and part of that is because I'm able to use the scans from some of my gel prints and have added a new feature to these very special personalized cards -- an EZ Sound Module from InviteByVoice.com.  The module allows additional opportunities to personalize for the perfect final touch.   

You'll need:
EZ Sound Module (InviteByVoice.com)
Print Shop® (or another editing program)
Fonts (I used a few for this one, Noteworthy, Edwardian Script, Andrea, CK Emily Hand, Century Schoolbook, Calibri)
Cardstock (8.5 x 11 for printables, 12 x 6 for card base)
Digital scans (I used gel prints for mine) -or designer paper
Scor-Tape
Bone folder and score board
Paper Trimmer

Printer
Optional:  Electronic Die Cutting machine (eclips 2 and eCal3 software) for inside sentiment

The set up for the card front is pretty easy in PrintShop®.  Just create a Headline with the letter U.  Adjust fill, shadow and stroke as desired.  Create another headline with the word ARE, rotate to the left 90 degrees and adjust sizing as needed.  Adjust fill, shadow, and stroke to match the U.  Create a text box and begin typing in your descriptive words.  Once you have your box filled, you can highlight individual words and change the font within the box.  You can print 4 card fronts per 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of cardstock.  I used white, but I have also used an offwhite and marbled vellum as well for the card base.  Once printed, cut the cardstock, trimming to the size needed.  

Next:  Score the 12 x 5.5  piece of cardstock at 4 inches, 7 .5 inches, 8 inches and 11.5 inches along the long edge.  Fold and crease with the bone folder along each line well. 

  Add sentiments, embellishments and personalize now.  The "Thank you" sentiment was created, print and cut in eCal3. using the eclips2.  The letters are filled using an original gel print pattern.  I printed a 3.5 x 4.5 copy of my scanned gel print and added the thank you cut to that and trimmed it just a little bit more. 

Following the manufacturer's instructions add your music to the EZ Sound Module and secure to the inside back piece with the button facing up by removing the release paper on the back of the module.    The folds allow some "breathing" room for the module and the card will nearly fold flat when it is put together. 

Apply some double stick tape on the last 1/2 fold and line up the edge with the first fold at the 4 inch mark and secure. 

I'm using a free ringtone download  snippet of Bette Midler's The Wind Beneath My Wings. TIP: You can move the play button and place exactly where you need it for best access to fit the card size. 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hoping you're set aside a few hours for some creative time this week.  We'll catch up with you again soon! 

Celebrate your creativity today! 

 

 

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


 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 4

It's day 4 of the 12 Tags of Christmas Challenge on our eclips/eCal Facebook page... have you take a peek at all the fun ideas being shared?  If not, you might want to drop in and check it out.

Here's my tag...

a fun and quick file for bit of paper piecing from Creative Kuts.  It was offered as a freebie when joining their new FB page a few months ago.  All of the pieces were cut from white cardstock and colored with ink or markers.  I used a blending tool as well. 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips and eCal software
SVG files (reindeer)
Tag shape from Basic Library
White cardstock
Markers (Tombow)
Ink (Stampin' Up, Fun Stampers' Journey)
Glue, pop up dots
Glossy Accents
white gel pen
Ribbon

The print2cut printed title also uses the new drop shadow feature available in eCal3 (be sure to set the shadow to print2cut print too).  Add a shadow layer and make sure you check that print2cut cut layer. 

2018 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 1

 

With Christmas just around the corner,  this #eclipsecalmaker 12 Tags of Christmas Challenge is getting things off on the right footing!

Today's tag is called Christmas Peace and it has a surprise - it lights up with the help of the Chibitronic LED.

 

You'll need:
Sizzix eclips 2 and eCal software (I'm using eCal3)
White 110lb cardstock (Neenah)
Digital paper
Printed Vellum
Chibitronic LED, copper tape, battery (as per manufacturer's direction)
Scor Tape
sequins (optional)
Glue

Using basic shapes (triangle and a rectangle) create a tree.  Copy it two additional times.  Adjust sizes as desired.  The tag is found in the basic shapes library (mine is oversized and measures 3.5 inches x 6.5 inches). Then place one of the trees in the desired spot on the tag to cut out. Cut 2. 

Using the pattern option in the color palette, fill the other two trees with digital paper as desired and set the two trees to print2cut print.  Use the preview option to make sure that all of the pieces will cut as desired -- if not, then create a shadow set at 0.00 and change the color to none and the stroke to none. to the trees you have set with the print2cut print command.  The shadow should be set to print2cut cut. 

NOTE:  Your print2cut print layer should have the stroke set to none.  If your machine is calibrated correctly, you should be spot on with your cuts and no white will show around the cut edges. 

I cut a rectangle of vellum to put under the tag with the cutout.  Adhere in place.  If desired, add the LED and battery.  Mine is pressure sensitive and will light when a slight amount of pressure is applied to the left tree.

Glue a second tag to the back for more stability and to hide the LED circuit. 

Add a bit of ribbon to decorate and create a hanger if desired. 

Thanks for dropping by... stay tuned, Tag 2 will post tomorrow!