Happy Fall Y'All Shape Card

Hi everyone!

Happy Saturday.  I hope you all have a great weekend.  Today is relaxing and crafting and tomorrow is a family spaghetti dinner for my mommom's birthday!  Oh and of course watching football tomorrow!

I get so many comments and questions about the shape cards I put together that I thought I would trying my hand a mini tutorial.

Bear in mind this is the first time I am trying this so it may be a little squiffy.  WARNING....this post is very picture heavy.  If you just want to see the card please scroll pretty much to the bottom of this post.

So Kadoodle Bug Designs brought out this adorable freebie and I knew that I had to work with it and thought this would be a good first time tutorial.  The freebie shown below is still available in the store so be sure to check it out....

I'm going to be working in the Silhouette software.  I made this card a little taller than normal but once I factored in the stem,  I wasn't too concerned.

I opened the file and it opened with the cuts all separated...

From there I put the pieces together on how I wanted it look...

Next I resized it to how big I wanted the card...

I selected the whole thing (#1) and then selected the offset feature (#2)...

The offset shape will look like this...

What I do next is cut the offset shape, create a new drawing and paste.  From there I copy and paste to create the second base shape.  Select the shape (#1).  Right click and select Flip Horizontally (#2).  From there the shape will flip and that will eventually be the back of the card...

Put the shapes together so that they join where you want the fold of the card.  From here you will select both pieces (#1) and then select Weld (#2)...

The base of the card has been created :)

After that you will want to separate and cut all the pieces out.  Now for me the tricky part....getting the pieces in the right place on the card.  I hate this part especially working with letters.  Always put the card together before gluing everything down....

Once you are happy with the placement of the pieces.  Get your inking and gluing on :)

The end result.....

As for the rest of the card.  Papers came from my stash.  I used Stampin Up Write Markers in So Saffron and Old Olive and Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Spiced Marmalade.

I decided after doing all the screen shots that I would add a blackout cut behind the pumpkin.  I will show that in the next tutorial.

So how did I do?!  Hopefully I wasn't too confusing.  Would you like to see more, please let me know.  If get enough people to like this post then I will continue on doing tutorials when I can.

Thanks so much for visiting.  

Have a fabulous crafty day!

The Cutting Cafe Inspiration Day-Chevron

Hi everyone!

How are you all doing today?!

I'm here today for Inspiration Day over at The Cutting Cafe.  Regina has asked us to work with Chevron.  In the store there is Chevron Background Cutting File, Chevron School Background Printables and Chevron Fall Background Printables.

I decided to work with the Chevron Background cutting file...

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash

Superman cut is from the Silhouette store

Jaded Blossom-Super Hero stamp set and Flag Dies 2

Black gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Thanks so much for visiting and be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe and The Cutting Cafe's Blog for all of todays inspiration!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Honeybearz Designs Design Team Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to the Honeybearz Designs Design Team Blog Hop!

Well hopefully you have arrived here from the incredibly talented Mindy.  If not, then make sure you go back to Honeybearz Designs so that you can start at the beginning with Lisa.  You definitely don't want to miss a thing!

This month we are showcasing layouts.  

Such a new thing for me making layouts but I have been enjoying myself learning and getting inspired.

So for my layout I went with a 12 x 12 single page.  I used papers from Echo Park Dots & Stripes Soda Fountain Collection and Doodlebug Designs Snips & Snails.  All of these products can be found at Honeybearz Designs as well as the Swiss Dot Star Buttons.

Additional Items:

Papers are from my stash and Core'dinations

Shining Star from Scrapping Bug Designs

Color Box Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan

Inkadinkado Chalks

White gel pen

Black gel pen

Circle and Scallop Circle are from the Silhouette store

Thanks for hopping by and be sure to check out Honeybearz Designs store for all your scrapbooking needs!

Next is the fabulous Tricia!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost...

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Mindy ~ http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com

Ashley ~ http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Tricia ~ http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

Leandra ~ http://scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com

Michelle ~ http://designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/

Hooray! Card

Happy Thursday!!

A day closer to Friday!  WOOT WOOT!

I wanted to share a card I made.  Didn't make it for anything specific just wanted to make some cards.

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash and Echo Park Dots & Stripes

Eat Sleep Cheer

Border came from the Silhouette store
Eat Sleep And Cheer from Scrapping Bug Designs

Jaded Blossom-Flag Dies, Flag Dies 2 and Miscellaneous Fun

Craft string

White gel pen

Black gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

ColorBox Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan

Thanks so much for visiting!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

The Cutting Cafe Inspiration Day

Hi everyone!

Are you all enjoying your week?!

Today is inspiration day over at The Cutting Cafe blog!

Regina asked us to showcase the Welcome Fall, Autumn Days or Acorn Shaped Card.

I went with the Acorn Shaped Card....

This is about as clean and simple as I can get.  I just love shaped cards :).  

Papers are from my stash and My Mind's Eye.  The embossing folder is the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots. I wanted to add a bit of color so I add Orange Truffle twine from Trendy Twine.  The sentiment comes from Jaded Blossom Thanksgiving Wishes and the ink was Stampin Up Early Espresso!

Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe's Blog to see all the inspiration today!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Boo To You

Hi everyone!

Happy Sunday.  Are you all enjoying your weekend?!

I wanted to share a shape card that I created using Scrapping Bug Designs freebie for this week.

Papers are from my stash.  The face comes from Peachy Keen Stamps Monster Mash Face Assortment and the twine is from Trendy Twine.  I finished the card with white highlights and faux stitching done with my Gelly Roll white gel pen.

I offset the shape and welded two together.  I seem to be into the shaped font cards lately, they are so much fun to make.  It also makes for great practice if you are new to welding shapes together.

Thanks for visiting!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

The Cutting Cafe Inspiration Day

Hi everyone!

Today is inspiration day over at The Cutting Cafe's blog.  Regina asked us to showcase the Halloween Trio, Happy Halloween Word Shaped Card or the Fall Word Shaped Card.

I decided to go with the Halloween Trio :)

Here is what I created...

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash and K & Company 

Jaded Blossom Flag Dies

Halloween twine from Trendy Twine

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot

Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe's Blog to see all the inspiration today!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

The Cutting Cafe Inspiration Day

Hi everyone!

Today is inspiration day over at The Cutting Cafe's blog.  Regina asked us to showcase the Rain Boots Shaped Card.

Here is what I created...

Recipe:

Rain Boots Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe

Papers are from my stash and Echo Park

Krazy For Kraft and Chocolate Truffle twine from Trendy Twine

Jaded Blossom Friendly Kisses stamp set

White gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe's Blog to see all the inspiration today!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Kisses Treat Bag

Hi everyone!

Happy Tuesday.  Did you all enjoy the holiday weekend?!  I know I did :)

Today I'm sharing a treat bag I made.

I just love these 3 x 4 clear bags from Jaded Blossom.  They are perfect for Hershey Kisses!  And I can't stop making these treats :)

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash

Chocolate & Kisses from Treasure Box Designs

Jaded Blossom-3 x 4 clear bags and Chocolate Lovers stamp set

Peachy Keen Stamps January Stamp Of The Month set

Pink Sorbet twine from The Twinery

E000 Copic Sketch

Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks Shimmers

White gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

I am submitting my treat bag to....

Jaded Blossom Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Peachy Keen Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Halloween Spooktacular Banners For Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the Halloween Spooktacular Banners For Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Day 2. To see my banner from yesterday, click here.

Yesterday and today (September 1st and 2nd), 30+fantastic papercrafters have come together to create Halloween-themed banners.They will then donate these banners to Ellen (CardMonkey), who works as Admissions Coordinator at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), www.pediatricspecialty.com.

PSC is a long-term care facility for special needs children who are medically-fragile and/or technologically-dependent. The babies, children and youths at PSC range in age from birth to 21, and are admitted from all over the country.

Some are infants, born prematurely and before their lungs have had a chance to mature. Others have serious birth defects,illnesses or injuries from accidents that cause them to need tender loving care in a home-like environment -- many for their lifetimes.

If you are coming from Sandie's Blog, you are right on track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Ellen.

Our banners are meant to cheer the young patients, their families, and the staff at PSC. Here is the banner that I made and will be sending to Ellen to decorate a child's room:

So sorry for the quality. Just wouldn't let me take a good picture.

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash

Ghost Kids from My Scrap Chick

Font is from the Silhouette store

Grape Fizz twine from Trendy Twine

Silver and Lavender Atyou Spica

White gel pen

Now the hop wouldn't be complete without some blog candy that Ellen is giving away....

This Hop is two days (Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2), and on each day you will see different banners. Be sure to visit on both days to see the truly inspirational work of these generous bloggers, and leave some love (comments) on as many sites as you can – because if you do, you can increase your chances to win some Spooktacular blog candy from these kind sponsors:

$25 Gift Certificate to Madge's Scrappin Lounge

(http://madgesscrappinlounge.storenvy.com/)

 $15 Shopping Spree to Scrapping With Lisa Designs

(http://scrappingwithlisadesigns.com)

Lucy Kelleher (http://lucyk.ctmh.com)

$10 Gift Certificate toward any CTMH product

Donated by Lucy Kelleher 

Independent Consultant for Close to My Heart 

Special entry requirements: To enter to win, you will need to leave a comment on Lucy's blog (http://love2createitall.com/) and become a follower of her blog. For an additional entry, "Like" her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH. 

Limited to U.S. entrants only, sorry.

http://stampinup.net/esuite/home/debiweid/

 $10 Gift Certificate toward any Stampin' Up product

Donated by Debi Weidleman

Independent Consultant for Stampin' Up. 

Limited to U.S. entrants only, sorry.

Two Cricut Cartridges ("Pretty Pennants" and "Mini Book") 

Donated by Erica's Craft Room

http://www.shop.ericascraftroom.com/

$25 Gift Certificate to Paper Temptress

http://papertemptress.com

To qualify to win one of these great prizes, please leave a comment on (Hop Hostess Ellen ♥ CardMonkey's) blog site and answer this question: 

What was your most memorable 

Halloween costume, and how old were you 

when you wore it?

In your comment, please leave a way for her to reach you if you're randomly picked to win one of the prizes!  Leave additional comments (leave ♥love!) on as many banner makers’ sites as you’d like for extra chances to win!  

Prize winners will be announced on Monday, September 3 on the CardMonkey site, where there will be a round-up of all of the Spooktacular banners for 2012.

Thanks for hopping by!

Your next stop is Lucy's Blog!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost...

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.ie/search/label/banner%20hop
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Yvette ~ http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Jamie ~ http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Nancie ~ http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Erica ~ http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/
Jearise ~ http://lorbyworld.blogspot.com
Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Lisa T.- http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
Robin ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Jessica S ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
Lori A ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Jenny D. ~ http://www.yogimemories.blogspot.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com
Beckie ~ http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Scrappin Madge: http://www.thescrappinlounge.com
Jennifer R ~ http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Debbie T ~ http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.co.uk/
Tami McD ~ http://tamboscreations.blgspot.com
 Susan ~ http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/