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Valentine Lace Shaped Card and Altered Valentine’s Day Frame – This Week’s Cutting Cafe Design Team Projects

23 Jan

It’s Inspiration Wednesday and that means a new design team project for The Cutting Cafe!  This week the four files we were to choose from were so fantabulous that I could not just pick one!  So  I made two things! The first is a card using the Heart Lace Shaped Card Template Cutting File and A Love Story Sentiment Printable Stamp Set for the inside sentiment.  The outside sentiment came with the card file.

This file is a cutting file but with all of the files at The Cutting Cafe, you get many options.  I used the PDF and just printed it onto red cardstock.  I did not cut out the inside circles (which would have created the lace effect).  I liked the way the bold outlines looked.  I just Stickled a few hearts, added mesh bling trim, a ribbon slider and flat back pearl, and the sentiment.  For the inside, I used the circle version of the sentiment I chose.  It came in various formats (another plus with many of The Cutting Cafe files).  I punched it with a Fiskars punch, and put it on a circle cut out with an EK Success punch.  The inside heart is just a smaller version of the card.

Heart Lace Shaped Card - The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

Heart Lace Shaped Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

Heart Lace Shaped Card Inside - The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

Heart Lace Shaped Card Inside – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

My altered frame used the Valentine Mini Sentiments Backgrounds Printable Stamp Set.  I used the Happy Valentine’s Day version in color.  The stamps also come in black and white versions.  The paper I covered the wood frame with was a bit mod 60’s but I liked it.  I added some pearls, roses, glittered butterflies,and hearts.  I think it is cute and I liked the way it turned out.  This was a bit different for me but I like it.

Altered Valentine's Day Frame - The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

Altered Valentine’s Day Frame – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

The other files we had to choose from were the Fun With Hearts Printable Stamp Set and the Valentine Window Card Tops Template Cutting File.  All of the files this week will give you many options for your Valentine’s Day projects!  Don’t forget to visit the Cutting Cafe’s Blog later today to view all of the great projects from the rest of the design team.  Thanks for stopping by!

Here is my YouTube video with more information on my projects and the products used.

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Hershey Kiss Treat Box – My Design Team Project for The Cutting Cafe

16 Jan

It’s Inspiration Wednesday yet again (it does happen weekly you know) on The Cutting Cafe’s Blog!  Be sure to stop by to see all the fabulous designs.  This week’s theme was Valentine’s Day.  We had a few files to choose from and I chose the Hershey Kiss Treat Box file.  This was very easy to make.

You don’t need to have a cutting machine as all the files at the Cafe come in PDF format as well as multiple cutting formats.  I printed the PDF on cardstock and patterned paper (for the lining) and hand cut the pieces.  Once cut, all I had to do was glue it together and decorate.  Simple and easy!

I love the white chocolate kisses and for Christmas they have peppermint chips in them and come in a red striped foil.  For Valentine’s Day I think the swirl is raspberry.  So, in the vein of the white chocolate kisses, here is my project.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hershey's Treat Box Front

Hershey’s Treat Box Front

Hershey's Treat Box Side

Hershey’s Treat Box Side

Hershey's Treat Box Back

Hershey’s Treat Box Back

Hershey's Treat Box Inside

Hershey’s Treat Box Inside

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Tri-Fold Valentine Card for The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

9 Jan

Today is Inspiration Day over at The Cutting Cafe!  That means new projects will be featured on the blog from the design team later on today.  I am excited to see all of the other designer’s projects!  This week we were given the task of using the Feb. 14 Printable Stamp Set.  I love all of the wonderful images in this file.  But because I used to do puzzles a lot, I was drawn to the puzzle images and used this for my project.  I also used one additional new file the Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzle Printable Set and Colorbok paper and die cuts, K & Co. layered stickers, Spellbinders dies, and  a Martha Stewart Punch.  I also wrote the sentiment and inside middle copy.  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit the blog for new inspiration!

Tri-Fold Valentine's Card - The Cutting Cafe Feb 14 File

Tri-Fold Valentine’s Card – The Cutting Cafe Feb 14 File

The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card First Two Inside Panels

The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card First Two Inside Panels

The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card Three Inside Panels

The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card Three Inside Panels

 

 

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Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album for Scrappin’ Queens of 2013 YouTube Hop

6 Jan

Today was the beginning of the Scrappin’ Queens of 2013 YouTube Hop and I must say I am so honored to have been asked to be a part of this amazing hop!  I was a part with 10 other amazingly talented ladies.  The hop will be open all week but the prize qualifications close Friday and winners will be chosen on Saturday.  I made a box for a friend so watch the video below and then see more detailed pictures below the video.  If you wish to participate in the hop, I will put the links to the ladies pages below that.  Start at the beginning and follow the directions in order to be eligible for some great prizes.  Thanks for stopping by!

Leopard Print Altered Box

Leopard Print Altered Box

Leopard Print Altered Box Top

Leopard Print Altered Box Top

Leopard Print Altered Box Created Flower Embellishment

Leopard Print Altered Box Created Flower Embellishment

Leopard Print Altered Box Inside Top

Leopard Print Altered Box Inside Top

Leopard Print Altered Box Mini Album

Leopard Print Altered Box Mini Album

Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album

Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album

Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album Top View

Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album Top View

SCRAPPIN’ QUEENS OF 2013 YT HOP PARTICIPANTS:

scrapdaworld – http://www.youtube.com/user/scrapdaworld –**GO HERE FIRST if you didn’t start here**–

staplem1 – http://www.youtube.com/user/staplem1

shtanah- http://www.youtube.com/user/shtanah

gemzisle- http://www.youtube.com/user/gemzisle

sewgoodall- http://www.youtube.com/user/sewgoodall –***YOU ARE CURRENTLY HERE***

proudmommy702-http://www.youtube.com/user/proudmommy702 –***GO HERE NEXT***

leasy46- http://www.youtube.com/user/Leasy46

scrappingcarol- http://www.youtube.com/user/scrappingcarol

nursetara04- http://www.youtube.com/user/NurseTara04

sscrafter1- http://www.youtube.com/user/sscrafter1

scrapassion01- http://www.youtube.com/user/scrappassion01

RULES TO ENTER THE OVERALL GIVEAWAY:

Leave a comment and subscribe on ALL of the players Scrappin Queens of 2013 video’s if you want a chance to win one of the main prizes.

 

 

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Join Me for the Scrappin’ Queens of 2013 YouTube Video Hop Sunday, January 6, 2013

5 Jan

I will be taking part in a special YouTube video hop with a group of talented ladies.  I am super excited to share in this endeavor!  I will have a giveaway along with several others who are participating.  Hopefully you will join us!  Check out the video promotion…

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My First Project for The Cutting Cafe Design Team – 2013 Alarm Clock Goal Calendar!

1 Jan

Well it is finally here…my debut project for The Cutting Cafe!  Yea!  I decided to do something for the new year and made a 2013 Alarm Clock Goal Calendar.  You can write down a goal or two each month and make short notes on the progress on the monthly journal cards and they each have an encouraging sentiment.  This project is made using several files from The Cutting Cafe that I will add links to below.  I hope I do not put you in picture overload, but I just want to show it all.  I really love my project.

My favorite color combination is black and gold so I went with that and white accents.  I used metallic papers and sentiments from The Cutting Cafe files and a couple of my own I just typed out, some flowers misted with Perfect Pearls in iridescent Gold, and some square bling and a jewel brad.

Visit http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/ to see all the design team projects on Wednesday, January 2 and check out my YouTube channel for a giveaway in honor of my first design team project!

Without further ado, here is my project:

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Front View

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I used the following five Cutting Cafe Files:

Alarm Clock Shaped Card Template File

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/02/this-alarm-clock-shaped-card-template-cutting-file-is-approx-45-by-5-inchesthe-set-comes-with-2-circle-words-2-extr.html

It’s About That Time Printable Stamp Set

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/02/its-about-that-timeprintable-stamp-set.html

Everyday Greetings Set 2 Printable Stamp Set

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/03/everyday-greetings-set-2printable-stamps.htmlveryday Greetings 2 Printable Stamp Set

Everyday Mini Words with Sentiments Printable Stamp Set

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/06/everyday-mini-words-with-sentimentsprintable-stamp-set.html

2013 Calendar Printable Stamp Set

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/02/2013-calendar-printable-stamp-set.html

Thanks for visiting and check out my giveaway on my YouTube channel in honor of my first project!

P.S.

In case you wanted to see the sentiments on the Journal Cards, here are some photos of them:

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Jan. and Feb.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Jan. and Feb.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Mar. and Apr.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Mar. and Apr.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for May and June

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for May and June

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for July and Aug.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for July and Aug.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Sept. and Oct.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Sept. and Oct.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Nov. and Dec.

TCC 2013 Goal Calendar Clock Journal Cards for Nov. and Dec.

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Happy New Year! Get to Know Me Better and YouTube Subscriber Giveaway!

1 Jan

Hello Everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful New Year’s!  I did with just my hubby and me.  We stayed in this year and enjoyed a great dinner and each other’s company.  Now I am up making videos and creating.  Over on YouTube, I responded to a craft tag started by The CoCo Martha who is a very funny and talented lady who I enjoy watching.  She posed nine questions for people to answer to help the crafting community know them better.  Below is my video answering those questions.

Next, I am doing my first subscriber giveaway on YouTube and the second video explains all about it.  I am so excited!  Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out my site tomorrow as I will have my first project for the Cutting Cafe’s Design Team posted!  WooHoo!

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Blinged Out Girl’s Flats

28 Dec

I have a friend who has a six-year-old granddaughter who loves bling – glitter, rhinestones, foil – it does not matter as long as it is shiny or sparkly. I recently got a pair of flats covered in crystals and she just loved them and wanted to keep them  on her shelf. Not! For Christmas we got her an outfit with lots of bling and matching accessories. So, I decided to bling out a pair of flats for her with my i-Rock to go with her outfit. My intention was to cover the entire shoe with rhinestones, but the process was taking too long. After a couple of hours, I settled for a few rows and an initial on each shoe. She loved them just the same. I used the pink/black/clear i-Rock rhinestone pack. Here are some before and after photos.

Flat Shoes and IRock Supplies

Here are my tools!

Blinged Out Flats Sides

The finished product.

Blinged Out Flats Front Close Up

Closer Shot of Front

 

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New Design Team Member for The Cutting Cafe!

17 Dec

I am thrilled to announce that I was selected to be a part of the design team for The Cutting Cafe!  I am so excited.  This is my first design team and I cannot wait.  Many thanks to Regina Easter, the owner of The Cutting Cafe for selecting me.  Please visit the site for great cutting files and images!

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/

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Advent Calendar Box

1 Dec

Watch my video on how I created an Advent Calendar Box.

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