The Sewgood Crafter

This past weekend, a few of my crafty YouTube friends and I decided to get together and meet.  We spent the weekend getting to know each other, shopping, and crafting.  It was great!  I enjoyed it so much!  One of the things we did was bring was a card, a hand made item, and a scrappy gift for each person.  I saw a video from MsLiberty25 on YouTube where she showed a cupcake stand and cupcake boxes she made for her entry for the Graphic 45 design team call.  She included a tutorial and I just had to make one, or in this case four.  I need to make one more for me!

Paper Cupcakes and Cupcake Boxes

This was a labor intensive project but it turned out beautifully.  Each of the cupcake tops is made from one inch flowers punched out from an entire 12 x 12 sheet of paper.  They are attached to half of a styrofoam ball with pins from the sewing notions wall.  Here are some individual photos of the cupcakes which are actually boxes (the tops come off)…

I made the Cupcake Box with Lid Template Cutting File from The Cutting Cafe to hold the cupcakes.  Unfortunately, I re-sized the box but the top came out too big as I did not re-size it correctly.  I did not have more paper or more time to re-do the tops so I had to add adhesive to help the tops stay on.  I cut out the top using the circle shaped cutout and I used old packaging to add an acrylic window.  I used circle sentiments on the lid and front from the All About Cupcakes Printable Stamps File also from The Cutting Cafe.

Next I made very quick cards using the Cupcake Printable Stamp Set 1…

Thanks for stopping by!  Here is the video…

40 New Age Lane Birthday Card!

It is Inspiration Wednesday at The Cutting Cafe and our theme this week was home.  We had two files to choose from, the Welcome Home Printable Stamp Set, or the House Shaped Card & Envelope Template Cutting File, which I used.  My cousin turned 40 this past weekend and was home for her big one, so I made this card for her.

I tried a new technique with my Silhouette Cameo on this project.  I used the fill feature in the Designer Studio to fill in the yellow polkadot pattern, the and the red elements on the card.  Then I layered the pieces onto the house shape front piece and sent it to my printer.  I hand cut it but could have gone a step further and used the print and cut feature, a nice feature wit the Cameo.

Here are a few more pictures…

40 New Age Lane Card Inside

40 New Age Lane Birthday Card – Close Up

40 New Age Lane Birthday Card – Close Up Roof

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to head over to the Cafe blog later today to see all of the design team projects for this week.  Be sure to leave a comment so you can be eligible to win three files of your choice in next week’s drawing.

The video…

My hubby asked me to make a couple cards for him.  Of course I waited until the last minute as it was a busy weekend.  So I kept them simple.  I thought I would share them.  Thanks for stopping by!

Thank You Card

Baby Card

Baby Card Inside

The video…

Baby Brag Book

It’s time for another project for The Cutting Cafe!  This week we had the theme of baby!  This fit right in for me as my staff person I made the baby shower items for, had her baby so I decided to use the Diaper Shaped Card & Invite Set Template – Cutting File, and the Baby Boy Hershey Kiss Bottoms Printable Stamp Set to create this brag book for her.

I used my Zutter Bind It All for the first time (I have had it over a year!)  It was really easy to use.  I kept the embellishments very simple on the inside.  I just used stickers since I had to make sure the book would close.  I really liked the way it turned out.  Here are more pictures…

Be sure visit Inspiration Wednesday at the Cutting Cafe Blog later today to see all the projects from the design team.  Make sure to leave a comment to be eligible for the drawing next week for three free files!  Thanks for stopping by!

Here is the video…

Other baby files we could have used this week:

BABY BOTTLE TREAT BOX TEMPLATE – CUTTING FILE

BABY BOTTLE TREAT BOX 2 TEMPLATE – CUTTING FILE

BABY BOTTLE SHAPED CARD TEMPLATE – CUTTING FILE

BABY BOTTLE SHAPED CARD 2 & INVITE SET..TEMPLATE – CUTTING FILE

View Finder Reel Card, Envelope, and Framed Card

This week at The Cutting Cafe, we got to work with a file that I am excited about.  I actually asked Regina if she would create a Viewmaster reel and she did!  Thanks Regina!  It is a wonderful file and includes a card, reels, and sentiments and labels.  The actual title of the file is the VIEW FINDER REEL FUN SET and it is indeed fun!  Be sure to visit The Cutting Cafe Blog for Inspiration Wednesday!  My fellow design team members will have plenty of projects for you to see!  Plus, leave a comment and you will be eligible to win three free files in next week’s drawing!

View Finder Reel Card and Envelope

I made two projects.  The first is a card and envelope for my cousin’s birthday.  I used a piece of Anna Griffin gold foil and cream zebra print paper.  I love it.  The view reel is an overlay to the word reel.  Here are a couple more shots…

Next, my hubby’s birthday is coming up this week, and I wanted to do something other than the traditional card.  So I made a viewfinder 8 x 10 framed card…

View Finder Reel Framed Card

I used Simple Stories patterned paper and solid cardstock to create the reel and mat so to speak.  I created thumbnail photos with a free thumbnail maker I found online an inserted them in the reel frames.  I love it and hope he does too.  Here are a few more photos of it…

Thanks for stopping by.  As usual, here is the video…