Give a Crafter a Cookie: Merry Christmas

New challenge up today at Give A Crafter a Cookie.

I decided to make this box card by SVGCuts using Echo Park's

Merry Christmas line.

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!

Give a Crafter a Cookie: Trick or Treat

It's new challenge time at "Give a Crafter a Cookie":

I picked another card by SVGCuts.

Slowly working my way thru all those wonderful

files.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

PDE Linky Party: Autumn Wishes

Today is a new challenge at PDE Linky Party: Pumpkins.

Seriously, one of my favorite things to do is play with fall colors. 

I'll make just about anything!!!!

This adorable barn card is from SVGCuts. 

I chose it because it's simple to make

and still looks adorable. I have made so many cards with 

pumpkins on them I needed to reach for something new as well.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Supplies:

--Scrap paper from BoBunny's Serenade line

--Two-toned cricut cardstock (best invention ever)

--Die cut tag

--Stamp by My Craft Spot

--Brads from another BoBunny line from long ago

PDE Linky Party: Apples

Hello there! Today's challenge at PDE Linky Party is: APPLES

I reached for the Autumn Box card collection from SVGCuts 

for this project. Cute, right?!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!

Supplies:

PP: Carta Bella - Autumn Collection

Authentique - Flutter (wood grain side)

AC Cardstock

Prismacolor White Chalk pencil

Give a Crafter a Cookie: FOR YOU

It's time for a new challenge at "If you give a crafter a cookie". Follow the link for more

challenge inspiration and sponsor information.

So many pretty ideas in this photo!!!

I went with SVGCuts "Country Market" box card. I've been meaning to 

make this for quite some time. It can be used for so much!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

SVGCuts file - Country Market

Authentique Collection: Homestead

AC Cardstock - Earthtones

Faux Pearls

Brads

Stamps by My Favorite Things

Chalk Ink

Don't forget . . . Glue!!

Haunted Fairy Cottage

Today I have something very special to share with you. From the moment Mary with SVGCuts released this Fairy Cottage I knew I wanted to make it a Halloween project.

I originally envisioned a "gnome home" but finding miniature gnomes at the last minute proved to be a bit difficult. Maybe next year. . .

This project is rather time consuming, but not particularly difficult. The hardest part to assemble was the tiny skeleton and little twigs. This project takes time and I did it in four different stages. Stage one was organizing the paper I wanted with the svg file. Organizing the svg files into SCAL3 (or any other cutting software) takes time. Stage two was cutting it all out and keeping it organized. Stage three was assembling the house. Yes, this part alone took me about 4-5 hours. Stage four was the diorama. Overall this took many hours over the course of several days. Be patient and have fun!

I think my favorite detail is the spider on the door.
It's actually part of the patterned paper.

The basket is actually a nest. 

I used Rose Gold Stickles on the window.

The pinecones, pumpkins, and "nest" basket
are from Hobby Lobby.

Any  type of bling here adds to the house.

The tiny skeleton (less than 3") was tedious
but worth it.

The witch is actually a button. I poked a hole in the side to
insert the loop of the button.

Tips you might find helpful:

You will need over 15 different open pages on your svg cutting software. Refer often to the cutting menu/pdf file. It can prove most useful. Don't forget to save it once you have it organized. You never know when your computer or software program will decide to crash.

Go crazy with you paper choices. I chose Bobunny's Wicked for the house. I loved mixing up patterned papers for the two sections. Also, I used the lightest yellow card stock I had (Paper Accents Textured Citronella) instead of vellum.

Over a year ago I invested in Authentique's Flutter in which the one side is wood grain. I bought 25 sheets from CreateForLess and it has proven useful for 3-D projects that you want a genuine "wood" look and feel. It is also rather thick paper and holds up well. Also, 3-D projects take a lot more paper than scrapbooking and card making so I invest in bulk often, especially with solid colors.

Invest in a LOW heat gun. A high heat gun dries far more quickly. The LOW heat gun gives you a few more seconds which can prove most beneficial when working with paper. I don't use the heat gun for everything, just for sealing and places that prove difficult to keep together with conventional craft glue. For Halloween projects, it can also look like spider web's.

Local craft stores are packed with "crafty project" items in bulk, like the tiny pumpkins and pinecones. My extras all came from Hobby Lobby. Have fun shopping!

Supplies:
BoBunny's Wicked paper
Authentique Flutter (wood grain paper)
Paper Accents Textured Citronella (glass windows)
AC card stock Chestnut
Light Green Card stock (from ??)
Scotch Create Tacky Glue
Low Heat Glue gun
Black and White card stock
Bling (roof piece)
Halloween button (witch on side of house)
Ribbon (along bottom of house)
Rose Gold Stickles (window)
Paper Piercer
Craft extras (Fall section) from Hobby Lobby
Brown ink
Silhouette Cameo with SCAL3

SVGCuts:
Fairy Cottage
Spooky Silhouette

Diorama kit from Hobby Lobby

PDE Linky Party: Flower Box Card

Hello there!!! It's PDE Linky Party time!!! Every Friday our design team posts new projects for your inspiration and the theme is always "Anything Goes".

This wonderful spring box card is from SVGCuts. It also makes a great spring decor for the house.

Thanks for stopping by today!

The die on the front is from Verve die and stamps.

Silhouette Challenge: Robin's Nest Box Card

Hello there! It's the 22nd and so it's time for me to post my reveal for Silhouette Challenges.

If you are already a follower of SVGCuts online, then you probably have seen these popping up everywhere. Lots of details and pieces but so worth it.

By the way, I rarely give away my box cards. They are made more for decor for my house.

Tip: Invest in a neutral glitter spray. It can really spruce up and change your cards, but more specifically your die cuts.  The nest is sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Bronze. I love how it made the nest look a little more real.

I also happened to take its photo in early morning light. Worked out well, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Supplies:
--Paper: Teresa Collins Nine & Co.
--Cardstock Yellow: 2 different shades
--Cardstock Green
--Cardstock White
--Cardstock Brown - 2 different shades
Brads (flowers)
Watercolor pencils (flowers)
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Bronze

Challenge#1

Starts March 1st, 12016

Ends March 31st, 2016

Click HERE to link up!

Valentine Cards with Puzzle Pieces

Hello!

I made my son's valentine cards for his class. 

I used SVGCuts valentine file.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Paper:
--EP 8x8 Dots & Stripes
--White Cardstock

Twine
My Craft Spot Tiny Stamps

PDE Linky Party: Be Mine

Is it Friday already? Well . . . . time for another project with PDE Linky Party "Anything Goes". If you made it, it's eligible to be linked up.

Paper, yarn, sewing, cards, layouts, knitting . . . whatever.

I made this card using files from SVGCuts.  The original idea came from Bridget Mann on SVGCuts design team.

Supplies:

Paper:

--BoBunny's "Pincushion"

--Cardstock (guess at the color "pink") *snort*

Stickles

Lime Green Twine

MCS: Love you to the Moon

Welcome to Day 4 of my reveal using My Creative Scrapbook's kit for January.

This card's format came from SVGCuts as well. (See day 2 for the first card).

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

MCS: You make me Smile

Day 2 of this month's reveal with My Creative Scrapbook: a card!!!

The design of this card comes from SVGCuts . . . one of my favorite sites.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
MCS: January's Main Kit
Cardstock: Baby Pink and Charcoal Grey
Main Kit buttons
Twine (my stash)

PDE Linky Party: Boxy Snowman

Hello there! Merry Christmas!!! To those of you escaping the hustle and bustle to check your computer . . . welcome!

Not only is it Christmas, but's it's Friday and my day to post with PDE Linky Party.

This particular project I've been wanting to make since last Christmas/winter. I was greatly inspired by DT member Kathy Helton at SVG Cuts.

By the way, you don't make 3-D projects to use up scraps. 3-D projects take a lot of paper, therefore making you scraps for other crafty things. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

P.S. - Below are all the files I used to make this project. They are not the same as Kathy Helton, but it is all about being creative and making something your own (plus using the files you have).

Supplies:

SVG Cuts files:
Christmas Open House - nose, hat and arms
Christmas Cuddly Friends - eyes and mouth
Bedtime Stories - "pumpkin" to make snowman head
One-piece Boxes - body

Other supplies:
Christmas buttons (HL)
Raffia
Mistletoe brad
Evergreen punch
Red and White twine (HL)
Snowflake embellishment
Scotch Quick-Dry Glue
Low-heat Glue Gun

Paper:
Fancy Pants: Timbergrove
--Flurries, Elements and Powder
AC Cardstock - White
AC Cardstock - Charcoal Grey (hat)
AC Cardstock - Cocoa Brown

KBD: Please Santa Don't Be Late

Hello there! I must confess, I have a lot of Fall Decor items that I handmade but not a lot of Christmas decor. 

Soon to be rectified!

This project is actually two projects combined. First, the clock face and background is part of an advent calendar from SVGCuts. I did have to do some tweaking in SCAL3 to make it fit on the plaque stand from HL.

Secondly, the 'bear in the present' are from Kadoodle Bug Designs.

I did minimal decorating after all that. For whatever reason you care to name, this project took me two days to put together. Most of my decor items don't take me that long so I guess my creative streak was on snooze.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Supplies:
Paper:
Teresa Collins: Tinsel and Company
AC Cardstock
Black Pearls (clock)
Spellbinders dies
Clock and background pattern - SVGCuts
"Bear in the present" pattern - Kadoodle Bug Designs
Handmade bow using Christmas red crinkle ribbon
Wreath embellishment
Wooden stand and plaque from Hobby Lobby

Beware!!! PDE Linky Party

Hello there! Today I'm here to show you my project for the PDE Linky Party's challenge: Halloween colors.

There were just so many possibilities with this one for me. Since I'm on a box card and 3-D "kick", I just stuck with that.

I reached for a SVGCuts file this time. This card was so easy to put together.

Try it!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Supplies:
Paper:
--AC Cardstock: Black (two sheets) and Graphite (dark grey)
--AC Cardstock: Butterscotch
--AC Cardstock: Autumn yellow
--Cardstock - Dark Orange
--Cardstock - Light Kraft (label)
--Canvas Corp: Spooky Diamonds on Kraft
--Canvas Corp: Spooky Crows (backside)

October Afternoon sticker
Halloween Brads (from somewhere)
Stickles - Gold
Recollections Black Glitter Glue (did not care much for this bottle)
Embossing folder
White gel pen (dot on eyes)
Brown and white chalk (details)
Glue

PDE Linky Party: Spider Street

Hello there! It's PDE Linky Party time with the theme: Anything Goes.

No brainer, right??

I'm having fun this week playing around with tags. I actually pulled out many different tools and styles for this one. I was hugely inspired by this card from Pinterest.

The silhouette witch is from SVGCuts. The flower is a combination of Spellbinders and a punch. I even got to dig out my Coordinations paper by embossing, then distressing, for a really cool effect.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

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Supplies:
SVGCuts file (witch)
Embossing folder
Sanding tool
Coordinations orange/black paper
Authentique Patterned paper
Ribbon die cut and stamp by My Craft Spot
Flower Punch
Spellbinders flower die
Pearls
Ribbon

PDE Linky Party: 3D project

Hello there! Today I am sharing with you my project with PDE Linky Party's challenge: 3-D.

Since I'm also on ScrappingBugDesigns' DT, I thought I would mesh the two together today.

I love to make 3-D projects. I have not been able to make much right now because we are moving to Dallas soon. Most of my energy these days is trying not to make a mess in my office, plus the constant search for a new home consumes me.

My creative side insists on still being active, if only for a little bit each week.

I combined two of my favorite sites with this project. The two are nothing alike but it's still fun trying to mix them. The box with the arrow is from SVGCuts.com. The crow, pumpkin and ghosts are all from ScrappingBugDesigns.

The arrow on the box is originally designed to be a true "box" holding tiny lights. I needed/wanted this to be a little simpler than that so I just layered the arrows.  I also removed the original "happy birthday" that was on the front of the box using SCAL3. It was super easy to put together.

The crow and pumpkin were simply my choices from SBD. Choose anything you want, any theme and you have yourself a cute box for any occasion!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you are inspired!

I purposely took this photo in front of a cobweb. Nice touch right?

Both of the ghosts' faces were made using Peachy Keen stamps.

Supplies:
Paper:
--Authentique Patterned paper
--Maybe some Teresa Collins thrown in there
--AC Black Cardstock
--AC Smoke Cardstock (crow)
--AC White Cardstock (ghost)
Brads by Teresa Collins
Peachy Keen Stamps (ghost faces)
Chalk ink
Glue

PDE Linky Party: Anything Goes

Hey there! It's Linky Party time!! This week's theme: Anything Goes!!

This card is from SVGCuts. Beautiful, isn't it? Made it for my sister who likes pink.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

BoBunny Paper

SVGCuts box card file

Die and stamp from My Craft Spot

Enamel heart dot

Pink gems

Smore's Box: PDE Linky Party

Hello and welcome to my blog with this week's link party challenge with PauseDreamEnjoy.

I was greatly inspired by SVGCuts design team to make this cool smore's box that I made using "Camp Firefly" and "Camp Smore" from their selections.

I am also entering this into the Die Cuttin' Diva's challenge for this week - The Great Outdoors.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to join us this week at PDE's Linky Party!!

Supplies:

Paper:

--AC Cardstock - Coffee

--AC Cardstock - vanilla

--Cardstock: red and orange

--"Farmhouse" PP

Low Heat Hot Glue Gun

Twine and Ribbon

Stamp faces: Peach Keen Stamps

Transparency

Bling

Happy Birthday To You

Hello there! Today I'm here to share with you my fabulous birthday box for a special someone. 

I chose a U.S.A. theme simply because this is for a previous exchange student and his birthday is coming up. He will be spending it here in the U.S. with us!!!! Super excited to see him again! It's going to be filled with U.S.A. themed goodies. *Shhhh*

The box is from SVGCuts - Country Market. The arrow is meant to hold LED lights, but I chose not to do that part. It was easy to make and it's perfect for anyone with any theme.

I am also entering this into the DL Art: Red, White, and Blue challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:
Paper:
--BoBunny - Anthem (the whole thing)
--AC Cardstock - Vanilla (backdrop of arrow)
Bo Bunny cardstock sticker
Glue
Silhouette Cameo