#TBT Crafts Layouts

Happy Thursday crafty friends,

I know I am super late posting this, but wanted to share a couple of past projects with you. This is a layout I created a while back using my Cricut Expression and my Stretch Your Imagination Cartridge. The letters were from the Hello Kitty Font Cartridge. But other than that…all of the cuts were from the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. Including the little puppy dogs. For those of you that follow my blog, you know one of my favorite things to do is “dream up” these little pieces I call cartridge critters…little piecings designed with cuts from my different cartridges. I try to use only the cartridge an my expression to find cuts to create these characters….to see more, you can visit my page: Cartridge Critters Gallery HERE

So here is a look at the layout.

Here’s a closer look at one of the super cute puppy dogs.

Here’s the cake

The cute little puppy dog topper.

And last but not least, the other puppy dog.
To see the original post for more details, GO HERE.

Here are just a couple more piecings that I have been working on.

I am hoping to get some more done over the holidays and be ready to launch my new site fully with recipes for them. So until then, I hope these have inspired you.

I haven’t been blogging too much lately as I am busy getting ready to share with you once again for my 25 days of Christmas-Holiday and Year Round crafting event. So stay tuned, you won’t want to miss out.  Until then,

1st Christmas Cards of 2014

Hello crafty friends,

Today is my turn to share over at the Pazzles Craft Room Blog. Our assignment was to create two cards that are the same, but one easier and faster for quick reproduction and the other with a little more zing. These are my first cards of this 2014 Christmas-Holiday season.  So let’s get started. Here is a picture of both cards.

For the main card base, I used the Side Step Fold file from the craft room. I cut them both in kraft cardstock. I then used my DCWV Performance stack and found some lovely cream note paper. So I cut a cream mat for the main area of the card and then cut the rest of the mats in the patterned paper. I then turned to the library and found the fun Christmas Lamp file. I cut them out in black cardstock.

I then cut the flames out and inked them to give them a bit of a "glow". I then cut out the garland and cut extras to line the bottom two steps on each card. I used my Red Stickles glitter glue to add the little holly berries. I then turned to my sentiment and typeset my sentiment in my Pazzles software. I then used the print n' cut feature to print the sentiments out on my printer and then cut them with my Pazzles. For the frames, I grabbed the Flourish file and made a frame from it. For this card I simply layered the sentiment on to the frame and then added some pearl accents. I used my foam tape to give it a little lift.

For the "fancier" version, I took it a step further and embossed it with black embossing powder. If you look at it, you can see how it makes the lamp look a little more "realistic" (see the pic below).  I also embossed the frame with Gold embossing powder on the fancier card.For the fancier card I also used the Day 9 poinsettia file and added some poinsettias to the card. I used three layers of the poinsettia flower and two layers of leaves and hand pieced them together. I also inked the edges of the mats on the fancier card and added some gold gems to the centers of the poinsettias. This makes the card a little more special.

Here’s a closer look at the gold embossing on the frame. I love the rich look it gives.

Here’s a closer look at the embossed lamp post. The texture really makes it look much more realistic. Turned out really pretty…I think.

Either way, both cards are perfect for sending to those you are thinking about this season.

Supplies Used

Craft Room Files

Side Step Card

Christmas Lamp

Flourish

Day 9 Poinsettia

Other Supplies

DCWV Performance Stack

Kraft Cardstock

Champagne Cardstock

Black Cardstock

Honey Mini Ink Pad

Saddle Mini Ink Pad

Gold Gems

Pearls Gems

Gold Embossing Powder

Black Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink Pad

Red Stickles

Be sure to head over to the Pazzles Craft Room and check out what the other designers did. There are some fantastic cards on there and I am sure it will inspire you to get your craft on. BTW….Don’t forget about the Pazzles 99 Inspiration Vue special. If you are in the market for a craft cutter and you need to give your secret Santa a hint…this is one fantastic deal!!!!

Well, that about covers it for today. Be sure to come back by tomorrow for another fun and inspiring project!!!! Until then,

Scarecrow Treat Boxes With Video and Freebie

Happy Monday crafty friends,

I hope you are enjoying the start of your week.  Today I am sharing this super cute little scarecrow treat box I recently made. I also created a video to show you how to assemble it. I also made a little boy version. The files were from PCW and I used my Pazzles Inspiration Vue to cut them out.

Here’s a closer look at the little girl version. For the patterned paper, I used some paper from the DCWV Sweater Weather Stack. The rest of it is Bazzill cardstock. I created a How-To Video showing how easy it is to assemble these little cuties.

http://youtu.be/ivF9V4MeQf8

Here’s a side view of the little box. The patterned paper panels are from the Fall and Halloween Basics Stack from DCWV. This stack is an 8.5 x 11. You need to check out my video on how I made the hemp cord from May Arts curly.

Here’s just a shot of the other side.

Here’s a view of the little boy scarecrow. His patterned paper was also from the DCWV Sweater Weather Stack.

Here’s a side shot of the little boy box.

One last look at both boxes. They were really easy to assemble. Be sure to head over to You Tube and check out the video!!!!

Products Used For These Projects

Pazzles Inspiration Vue

DCWV Sweater Weather Stack

CTMH Enchantment Ink Set

CTMH Adventure Ink Set

CTMH Basics Ink Set

CTMH Basics Ink Set

May Arts Hemp Cord

Bazzill Cardstock

CTMH Watercolor Pencils

CTMH Blending Pen Tombow Liquid Adhesive Tombow Tape Runner

Fine Tip Black Pen

Also, don’t forget to head over to my Facebook page and like and comment for a chance to win the latest set of Print n’ Cuts from PCW! I will be drawing a winner tomorrow!!!

Lastly, Here is a simple little Pumpkin Free Cut file for those that still need to finish up some Thanksgiving decorations!

CLICK BUTTON to download. Free through 11-23-14 only!

Well, that about covers it for today! Be sure to stop back by again as I will be sharing some more fun and inspiring projects! Until then,

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner & Another Chance To WIN!!!

Happy Friday crafty friends,

Hope you are getting ready to wrap up your week and looking forward to some crafty time. With some holidays on the horizon, it’s that time of year to get your craft on! This week I showcased some new Print n’ Cuts that are available at PaperCraftingWorld.com.

Everyone was invited to head over to my Facebook page and like it and leave a comment for a chance to win these four new print n’ cut files. So instead of picking just one lucky duck, I picked two…

Shauna and Teela, please reach out to me via facebook pm or email and I will be happy to send you your files….WHOO HOO!!! Can’t wait to see what these lovelies create with them!

Alas, I don’t want to leave anyone out, so I wanted to share some new print n’ cuts and another chance to win.

Here are three more super cute and fun Print N’ Cuts now available at PCW! Just head over to my Facebook page and be sure to like it and leave a comment for a chance to win these three! I will pick a winner on Tuesday the 18th. so head over there and leave a comment!  CLICK HERE

BE SURE TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE TOO. 

If I get to 2K Likes on my Facebook Page HERE, I will give one away to EVERYONE!!!!

High Quality PNG, JPG Formats. Also Includes PDF for those who may want to hand cut. All the detail work has been done for you. Just Print N' Cut!!!

Bear As Elf  PNC

Bear In Stocking  PNC

Dog With Santa Hat & Present  PNC

Again, be sure to head over to my Facebook page HERE. Comment and LIKE for a chance to win these!!! I will pick a new winner on Tuesday!

SNEAK PEEK FOR TOMORROW

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow and check out this super cute project. Includes a "How-To" Video and a great tip for curling your hemp-jute!!! Don't miss it! Until then,

Happy TBT Crafting Sunflower Fall Layout

Happy Throwback Thursday crafty friends,

I do apologize that I haven’t posted too much this week. I have been busy doing a lot of “behind the scenes” type stuff and getting ready to share my 25 Days of Crafting with you. This will be the fourth year doing this and I am looking forward to it. More on that later, but for today, I wanted to share a pretty layout I made with a wonderful Fall theme.

I used some wonderful Pazzles Craft Room files and then some lovely DCWV Autumn Melody papers. I also used some Tim Holtz-Ranger Distress Stickles for the centers of the sunflowers. Get all the details on my original post: HERE

One of the pretty butterflies.

Don’t forget to head over to my facebook page: HERE and like it and leave a comment on the new print n’ cutz files from PaperCraftingWorld.com. I will be drawing one lucky winner tomorrow!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to come back tomorrow when I announce the FB winner, debut some new files and another FUN video with project! Until then,

New Print N’ Cuts At PCW. Freebie & A Chance to WIN!!!

Happy Sabbath crafty friends,

Hope you are enjoying your day of rest. I wanted to share some super fun new Print N’ Cuts now available at PCW. They were created for those that have electronic die cut machines with the print n’ cut feature. They are created in high quality .png and .jpg files. You will need to know how to use your printer, cutter and corresponding software to print then cut these. There is also a PDF file for those that use that file format. The PDF file can also be used for those that would like to hand cut them. The .png version is also perfect for those that do digital scrapbooking. These are the first of hopefully many new ones. Just in time for your Christmas and seasonal card and craft making.

Christmas Fun Bear PNC	Bulldog w Antlers PNC
Bear w Ornament Standing PNC	Bear w Ornament Sitting PNC

All of them have both a finished piece as well as separate pieces. The finished piece is already assembled. The separated pieces are for those that want to have a more layered, traditional paper pieced look.

Here’s a layout…all digital created with the Christmas Fun Bear PNC 

So how about a freebie. Download it and give it a whirl so you can see how easy and fun they are to work with.

Free Print N’ Cut Christmas Fun Title. Formats: PNG, JPG and PDF.

Available free through 11-13-14
Sorry, free link expired.

ALSO Head over to my Facebook Page, Like the Page and Comment to Win the 4 new pnc's!

CLICK HERE

Well that about covers it for today. As always, thank you so much for stopping by and sharing some of your crafty time with me. Be sure to come back tomorrow for another fun and inspiring crafty project! Until then,