I was the winner of a 1500+ Subscriber giveaway from NurseTara04 on YouTube! I was so excited. I just received my prize package and there was so much in the package! I am one happy camper! There are plenty of goodies I will be putting to use. Here is my video showing my winnings. Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed day!
Even though it is February and there is snow in my area, Spring is in the air at The Cutting Cafe! This week the design team was given a choice of Spring files to work with. Be sure to visit the Cafe Blog Wednesday afternoon to see all the wonderful design team projects.
Since I had not done a word shaped card before, I took the opportunity to try out the Sunshine Shaped Card Template file. It was easier than I thought.
Sunshine Birthday Card made with the Sunshine Shaped Card file from The Cutting Cafe
I hand cut the word as well as the card background (easy to do without an electronic cutting machine). I used grey card stock for the the actual card and layered the word in paper from DCWV’s Lemon Flower stack. I used a chipboard sun and printed the sentiment out on my computer and punched it out with a circle punch. Then, I just added flowers, a ribbon bow, and flat back pearls and there you have it a lovely card. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to sign up to follow by email to the right of the screen!
Side view Sunshine Birthday Card made with the Sunshine Shaped Card file from The Cutting Cafe
Close up detail Sunshine Birthday Card made with the Sunshine Shaped Card file from The Cutting Cafe
Other Spring file choices for this week were:
One Spring Day Printable Stamp Set
Here’s a quick video…
It is Wednesday which means Inspiration Day at The Cutting Cafe!
This week we had an assortment of files to choose from which are listed below. Since my friend’s baby shower is coming up, I decided to use the onesie file. Of course both me, the godmother, and my friend love animal print. I had to add some on the card! Thanks for stopping by! My YouTube video is also below.
Little Fashionista Onesie Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project
Little Fashionista Onesie Card Inside- The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project
Little Fashionista Onesie Card Matching Envelope – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project
Onesie Shaped Card Template:
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/06/onesie-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html
Overalls Shaped Card Template:
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/06/overalls-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html
Assorted Crown Templates:
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/05/assorted-crown-templates-cutting-files.html
Butterfly Shaped Card Template:
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/03/butterfly-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html
YouTube Video
Here is my first exploding box! Take the top off and the sides fall to reveal the inside design and message. I decided to do this for the design team call for Sweet Nothings Stamp Company, which is a digital stamp company. The image I used is Love Letter Sophie and I colored her with both Copic and Spectrum Noir markers. I have her popped up on a part of a doily.
For the box I used the new valentine line of paper from My Mind’s Eye called Lucky in Love and I used roses and metallic stickers from Michael’s. I added white trim and flat back pearl trim from my stash, and hot pink glitter ribbon from Michael’s. I thought the color combination was great and I really love the way it turned out. Thanks so much for visiting. Please feel free to follow on the right side of the screen!
Exploding Box Front View
Exploding Box Top View
Exploding Box Side View
Exploding Box Front – Love Letter Sophie Image
Exploding Box Close Up Detail
Exploding Box Inside
Exploding Box Inside Close Up Detail
Here is the video response I did to the call on YouTube…
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 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
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.
I am participating in a swap on YouTube that is hosted by Markisha who is Staplem1 on YouTube. There were two group choices. We could choose to do Parisian or Shabby Chic. It had to be an A2 sized card with at least three embellishments, a sentiment, and had to be finished both inside and outside.
Love Note Valentine Card Swap Entry
The paper I used is a line called Sincerely from Trinity Paper Arts. Below are a couple other views and my YouTube video in which I show some other papers in the collection and give more information on the products used. Thanks for stopping by and please feel free to leave a comment and follow my posts by signing up on the right side of the page!
Love Note Valentine Card Swap Entry – Inside
Love Note swap close up detail of the rosette, bling, and embossing.
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 Side
Hershey’s Treat Box Back
Hershey’s Treat Box Inside
The Scrappin’ Queens of 2013 YouTube Hop has ended and prizes are being drawn today! Thanks to everyone that participated! It was a very fun event and I had a ball!
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
The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card First Two Inside Panels
The Cutting Cafe Feb. 14 File Card Three Inside Panels
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 Top
Leopard Print Altered Box Created Flower Embellishment
Leopard Print Altered Box Inside Top
Leopard Print Altered Box Mini Album
Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album
Leopard Print Altered Box and Mini Album Top View
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