We've already had our first snow of the season here -- and it's been on the cold side since the month started! However, seeing all the fun tags that the FB group gals have been creating, sure warms this girl's heart! Be sure to drop by and share your thoughts and ideas!
It's definitely hot chocolate weather here.... I've had this file FOREVER! :) It's from MyScrapChick. I did add a small gingerbread cookie (from the library) for a little more interest. The snowflakes have been "painted" with Wink of Stella. I used a white paint pen to "stitch" on the circle beneath the snowflakes. The mug paper is from a retired stack from Stampin Up ... the rosy color was perfect to use as a background for this fun mug which was resized a bit.
You can add a personalization to the "chocolate" as it's a pull and slides all the way out.
Thanks for stopping by - and I hope your creative time lifts your spirits as much as my time does for me.
Grandbaby 13 arrived a bit early... it's baby shower time! I used the Photo Popup Card SVG File from Simply Crafty SVGs for them. All 30! Mom and Dad sent several pictures for us to choose from. I chose one that used the portrait option and using SCAL 6 Pro I was able to use the Clip Path command and insert the pic right into the blank photo file piece. Once the file and photo were grouped, I could copy and paste as many as I needed to fill a page. These were printed on photo paper and I let them dry for 48 hours before cutting them.
Some woodland background digital papers from Creative Fabrica as well as the black and white silhouette of a baby gnome were used. I used the pattern fill option in the SCAL software and filled the panels with the image and printed the panels on buttercream textured paper.
I set up the gnome in png format as a print to cut option... sizing to fit on the front panel of the card. After printing, I hand-colored each gnome using the colors in the photos we had and then set things up in SCAL to finish the print 2 cut. This was a great stress relieving activity after a very stress-filled week. ;)
The base of the card was cut using some Mossy Meadow from Stampin' Up. I guess the humidity was still a little high and the first couple of cuts didn't cut as smoothly as I'd have liked, so I did some additional test cuts and finally got some settings that worked much better.... and finished cutting all the bases.
Details for the shower are on the back of the vertical pop up piece.
Assembly for the card is very easy.... and it folds flat enough to fit in a standard invitation envelope for mailing. Feel free to watch the video found here (scroll down the page a bit) to see just how easy it is!
This tag is pinterest inspired! I wanted at least one circle shaped tag in this set. Using kraft colored paper, I created a scalloped back and a circle front. The circle front is crimped. Both of these pieces are inked for additional color and texture. For the larger heart, I used the foil quill to foil the word dream in black foil. The flower is from the SCAL basic shapes library, but is not cut using the small center. The stem and leaf are handcut. The leaf was also crimped for some extra dimension. I added some clear Nuvo drops to the brown marker center of the flower. The smaller hear is stamped with an old Stampin' Up stamp and inked on the edges as is the small pink heart. All paper is from AC cardstock.
Using some watered down ink, I added a few splats to the hearts. I had some metallic gold wax and added a little bit of that in a few places on the tag. I used some twine to finish the tag.
Fun to make and likely will be on the repeat for the future for a few gift bags later this year.
We have quite a few birthdays coming up in the next few weeks. LOTS of birthdays! Pinterest offered the inspiration for this card.
I love the retro look in the way the triangle shapes are organized. This was the first card I cut on the new machine (#skycut) and I was amazed at how quickly the machine cut everything but the card base. It was probably less than 1 1/2 minutes from start to finish.
A little inking around each of the triangles. The word "birthday" is a stamp from a Tim Holtz set, embossed with white detail embossing powder from Ranger. The enamel dot is from FSJ. Paper is from SU, FSJ, Bazill and AC.
This card is so adaptable for other occasions as well. Change out the words, papers and even the font if you'd like to suit the occasion. Looking forward to making a few with some of the digital papers I have in my stash....
Off to cut and make a stack! Hoping you have some creative time planned in the next few days! Enjoy!
Today is the final reveal... Another simple tag and using stamps from my stash.
Find a fun snowflake and place on your tag and if desired, using the eCal software, choose path and back minus front. Design your sentiment. It's a little difficult to read Christmas on this one... sorry about that. Use the foil quill to draw and then cut the tag. I cut a second tag for the background piece.
Stamp the tree. I chose to use a color that would give a faint image, then added some background color. Add a little snow to the branches if desired using a white gel pen. Add some sparkle. Set aside. (Stamp is from SU, retired)
Stamp the front of the tag. (Snowflake stamp is from Pink and Main, retired) I decided to heat emboss with some detail white embossing powder,
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)
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!
Life gets a little crazy around here with birthdays in the spring and with 10 grands I need to come up with something a little different for each.
Since I started the year with Holden's interactive card, I figured I'd best get designing a few more for the rest of the grands that have birthdays coming up on the calendar. It's going to be a busy Spring!
This card is inspired by a card I saw on Instagram (MFT Stamps). Reminds me of a fairy tale. How about you?
eCal3 has a gradient tool and it makes it easy to add colors to make the perfect sky! You can save your presets too! Fill a rectangle using the gradient tool and set it to print to cut. Create a shadow layer, set as print 2 cut cut layer. I made the castle turret using basic shapes and using the pattern fill, and also set that as print to cut. I used one of the unicorns from a Crafting Desert Diva digital set -- resized to fit. You can also fill the hills and trees using patterns from your digital paper collection OR use scraps from your patterned papers. All pieces are cut using the eclips2. Have a stash of foam squares for added dimension ready -- you'll need them! I used the eBrush and Tombow USA markers to add a little shading to the clouds and to the 'hills."
If desired, create a sliding tab mechanism and attach the braid to the slide. Pulling the slide will pull the braid up a bit inside the turret. Pulling the end of the braid lengthens the braid for the interactive component. I added a couple of layers of primary colored card stock to add a little bit of contrast and secured to a card base.
I know the stamping is a little messed up.... dang it all! Will try a little more blending to see if I can fix it for a more shaded look.
Thanks for taking a few minutes out of your busy day and stopping by. Hope you have some creative time scheduled on your calendar and soon! Enjoy! We'll be back again soon... there's more Spring birthdays ahead!
Single layer cards have been a challenge at times, but this one went together quickly! And it was FUN!
You'll need: Crazy Birds Stamp set (Sizzix - Tim Holtz) Water color pencils Card Stock staz-on ink (gray) ink pad (light brown) watercolor brush Sentiment stamp (Be a Blessing Collection - Latina Crafter) Stencil (Puntos - Latina Crafter) eBrush background stamp (retired-Stampin' Up!) Sharpies Sakura gel pen
Stamp the bird on your card stock. You can go ahead and fill with color as desired. I used watercolor pencils and a watercolor brush to blend the colors. Let dry. If desired, highlight here and there with a Sakura gel pen.
You can stamp and cut a second bird as a mask. Spray the back with repositionable adhesive and lay the mask on the bird.
Now the rest of the fun begins. For my background, I chose a "wordy" background stamp and using some brown ink stamped it on the card - with the mask in place.
Next I picked 3 complimentary colors of markers and using the eBrush and the Puntos stencil added a bit of color randomly... moving the stencil as needed.
I also used a marker to edge the cardstock and trimmed it just a tad - this will be matted and placed on an A4 card base for gifting to someone special.
Hope you'll make some time to do something you enjoy this week. Have fun and do something creative!
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is just what is needed when you're moving across the country and there's another holiday coming up quickly.
and this is perfect if you have some scraps you can use too... (most of my papers are still packed away! So grab your eBrush, some markers and let's get started!
You'll need: Teresa Collins acrylic paper (Wanderlust Gold dots -- I used the silver back side of the paper) Gray/white/black card stock (card base and number cut outs)Electronic die cutting machine - use a font from your library for the numbers stamp Happy New Year sentiment metallic thread in silver paper piercer and guide
eBrush (SN and SP adapters); silver sharpie and black marker
Design and cut your numbers. I cut the top layer once and a shadow layer 2x. Stack the shadow layers and adhere together. Using the ebrush spray black. Set aside. Spray the top layer silver and then stack on the top of the shadow layer. You can adhere with a drop of glue if you'd like. Set aside.
Cut a piece of the acrylic paper and the black cardstock to 4.25 and 5.50 inches. With the black on the bottom and silver dots face up, use the paper piercer to create a zig-zag pattern in the upper left and lower right corners. Using the metallic thread, stitch the two pieces together. Secure the threads by weaving on the back side of the black paper. Place the numbers in order on the front of the stitched card and stitch the numbers in place. The numbers may swing a little if you like or you can secure them with a glue dot or small bit of tape. Mine or hanging free and move when the card is moved.
Once you've secured the numbers to the card front, secure the front to the card base. Add the sentiment to the lower front of the card, one on the inside and it's ready for delivery!
We're so excited to ring in the new year in our new home along the Wasatch Front! Wishing you the best the new year has to offer and lots of creative time as well.
Time to get started on some Christmas cards! I'll be packing up the craft room soon -- so not much time left. Need to get a move on!
I've been wanting to create some Bendi cards for a while -- I was so happy when I saw this set from Dreaming Tree recently! Thanks, Leo and Kyle for another great kit to work with!
Hoping you'll like my version as much as I like theirs.
You'll need: eBrush SN, SP and AD with foam cushion hack Markers (Sharpie, Spectrum Noir, Stampin' Up Classic) White cardstock electronic cutting machine and software Ode To Joy (Bendi card by Dreaming Tree) Versa Mark Ink White embossing powder embossing folders as desired (for "wall" and tree) Cut n' Buss Glue, pop dots (platform and plates) mini-half pearls (colored with deep red marker) background stamps (CTMH retired; Stampin' Up! and unknown) heat gun
For this project, I cut all my pieces in white cardstock since I wanted to create some fun texture and to play with color using the eBrush.
Emboss the "wall" and the tree with the desired embossing folders and the Cut n' Boss. Spray with colors as desired. Embellish as desired.
Using a gold sharpie, color the top layer of the sentiment, (Ode to Joy) and the centers of the O's and D. Set aside. Color the ribbon and bow layer with the gold marker as well.
Using the Versamark ink and a stamp, stamp the layers of the presents, sprinkle white embossing powder generously to ensure coverage. Tap off the excess. Heat emboss the paper. Add the desired color using the eBrush. Wipe off any excess color so the white embossed area shows through. Repeat for the other two layers and the windows.
Using the Assembly video available here, complete the process of putting the card together.
Here's another picture of my completed project. I'm in love with it. I'm hoping to get a dozen or more of these cut and completed shortly.
Hope you'll have some time to spend in your craft room soon! Wishing you some happy creative time.
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