This is a Cricut Cut file for as 5 1/2" x 4" card with a pocket on the inside.
You can find the cut file here.
The hippo is a hand-drawn item from Jenn (isn't she just the best!?)! She colored her up on the computer with her Bamboo...I say it is amazing! If you want her, the hippo is available in my store all colored and ready to go for your project! Paper is Heidi Swapp, ribbon is Joann Craft Essentials, Jewels are Kaiser.
For the next week Frosted Designs is doing a tri-challenge along with Practical Scrappers and Stuck on U Sketches. If you participate in all three challenges and become a follower, you will be qualified to win a prize at each site. All three of us will be giving a prize out - but only those who complete all three challenges can qualify for a prize. You can either do all three challenges on one project or one project for each challenge...That is up to you! This is my attempt at all three projects together!
Paper and chipboard heart is Heidi Swapp, Tree limb and leaves are cut from Gypsy, Owl is hand-drawn my Jenn and I used watercolors/dove blender for color, Ribbon is DCWV (green), Making Memories (red), and misc fiber. Owl is for Frosted Designs, Three ribbons for Practical Scrappers, and the card was based off the Stuck on U Sketch.
I hope you stop by and play with each of the sites!
I have been seeing mug cards everywhere, from galleries to stores...so I thought I would give one a try! This is a cut file from George and can fit on the 12x6 mat. I currently have it on the 12x12 so be sure to change your mat size if you want it on the original Cricut. The cut file is here: Mug Cut File I used double sided cardstock for mine, but you could cut two (one paper up, one paper down) and glue them together to achieve the same look. Once cut, place glue along the bottom edge and up the side to form a pocket and insert envelope or packet of your choice!
This week at Practical Scrappers the challenge is to use punches. I used a Fiskars scallop border punch and circles (cut from Cricut). All paper is K&Co and ribbon is American Crafts.
Come over and check out all the DT examples and submit yours!
I have been loving my Sure Cuts A Lot! Welding letters and creating shadows has never been easier for me! This is a font that I downloaded from the internet and cut through SCAL using my Cricut...I just get so excited about the possiblities! :D
This week at Frosted Designs, the challenge is to make it layered/make it pop! I incorporated SPCC's challenge in this week too...aren't the colors from the challenge beautiful together!? I can't wait to see what you layer/pop - click here to join us at Frosted Designs!
The scallops are Spellbinders, Ribbon American Crafts, Pearls are Michaels brand, Cardstock is DCWV, and pattern paper is K&Co.
This week at Practical Scrappers the challenge is to use office supplies. I used staples and a file folder!
The paper is K&CO, Ribbon is American Crafts, Button is Autumn Leaves, Jewels are Kaiser, Stamp is Heidi Swapp, and cuts are from Cricut.
Paper is DCWV, Stamps are Technique Tuesday
Well, this little piggy is for my neice...she now has the Swine Flu. Since I had just sent her brother's card, I figured she'd need a little more girly version. Poor little thing. My poor sister is cleaning her heart out trying to stop this from spreading - seems there just isn't much you can do to prevent it once it is in the home. I hope the cards at least makes them laugh a little...
Pig is hand-drawn by Jenn and colored with Copics. The green bits are Glitter Dome stickers by Mark Richards.
This week at Frosted Designs, the challenge is to use a Marquee. My nephew has the Swine Flu (h1n1) so I couldn't resist making him a pig card!
The marquee's were cut from my Cricut using the Gypsy Wanderings, the embossing was done with cuttlebug folders (I went over the swirls with my Cat's Eye Chalk Ink). The pig was hand-drawn by me and colored with Copic markers, Ribbon is JoAnn Craft Essentials.
Are you interested in being a designer for Practical Scrappers?
Here's what you need to do to enter: Go over to the Practical Scrappers blog -Put a link to your blog in Mr. Linky (the DT call is at the bottom of the page) -Participate in at least 2 of our challenges in October -Make sure you are a follower -Send us an e-mail at practicalscrappers@gmail.com telling us why you want to be a designer for us and if you are on any other design teams The Design Team will be expected to complete projects on a weekly basis. The deadline to apply is October 30th at 5:00 ET. Good Luck!
Over at Copic Creations, the challenge this week was Pumpkins! This is my first time attempting one of the Copic Challenges, all the entries are so amazing - a very talented group over there!
My pumkins are another hand-drawn creation by Jenn! I used DCWV paper, bling from Zva, twine, and Copic Markers
This card is for the SPCC It's Finally Friday Challenge! This week Deanne was the guest host...you should check out her work, she is one of my daily reads! The challenge was to use flowers. I wanted to keep this card cute but simple as it is being sent to one of our 2nd grade friends who is receiving treatment out of state for Cancer. My kids and I thought it would be fun to send her a card a week just so she keeps receiving mail, something to look forward to!
Paper is Heidi Swapp and K&Co., stamp is Daisy Bucket Designs.
This is one of my Cricut Cut Files, it can be found at the side, Swing Card.
Bosses day is just a few days away! I was very excited to spot a box of thin mint cookies at Costco...but they were Holiday wrapped...thank goodness we are scrappers, right!? :D I covered the Holiday box in paper from American Crafts, a la Carte collection and then made a matching card! I hope she likes it!
This is another drawing by my amazing sister, Jenn! I figured, we go all out turkey with this guy! The look on his face just makes me giggle every time I pull out this card! Love it.
Paper is DCWV and Hopskotch by K&CO. Henry is colored with Copic Markers (R29, R39, E47, E57, Y11, Y13, YR04, Y17, C1, BG10), Ribbon is by The Paper Studio, Cuttlebug embossing folder, and Cat's Eye Ink.
My fabric is the red/white checked and I covered the outside of the card and then stitched it on. The stamp is by inkadinkado and is colored with Copic markers and I added crystal white flower-soft for snow flakes. The jewels are Recollections and the ribbon tag is Making Memories. Paper is American Crafts.
Click HERE to come over and join the challenge!
This is a hand-drawn turkey gone chicken! I know he was suppose to be brown but the yellow just begged to be used...so we will label this turkey chicken (for now)! This is something my sister agreed to draw for me (she is just the best!)! I have to tell you, I could get use to this "I need a ...." and it just magically ends up in my inbox! So...what do you think? I have a few more coming so stay tuned! Who knows, maybe he will even be available someday!
Paper is Heidi Swapp , Stamp is from Studio G, Copic markers (R29, R39, YR04, Y13, Y11, Y17, BG10, C1)
This week at Practical Scrappers the challenge is to use decorative scissors! This is my second entry for the week...come over and check out all the amazing examples and visit the Message Board too!
Copic markers, Paper - Pink Armadillo (paper Studio), and Basic Grey
Stickles, Diamonds, Jewels - Icons, Stamps - Stampendous, Tinsel Trees
This week at Practical Scrappers the challenge is to use decorative scissors! How long has it been since you have dug yours out!? I know it had been a long time since I had seen mine! Pull them out and come join in the fun!
Paper is DCWV- Dress Up Stack, Ribbon is EK Success, Acrylic letters are by KI Memories, and clear heart is Heidi Swapp.
I have been looking for this guy (he is a moose named Riley!) and I am so excited to have him (along with another one) in my collection! I ran across a new stamp company called Hanna Stamps a couple weeks back and I knew right away that I had to give them a try! I colored him with Copic markers and then went back in and put flower-soft on his face/neck area to make him look fluffy...isn't he just to cute!?! I think he'd be perfect for Sleep-over invites! You will have to pop over to their site to see the other stamp sets they carry I really adore them!
This is for the SPCC #18 challenge.
This week at Frosted Designs the challenge is to use at least one flourish.
Card details:
Caldron and frog are from Cricut, Paper Doll Dress Up
Caldron was cut at 6", twice in black, and once in vellum (I used Copic markers to color the vellum) (Acc 3)
Frog was cut at 3 1/2" (Acc 1 with Shift)
Letters are from Cricut, Life's a Beach at 3/4"
I used the Gelly Roll Glitter pen to trace the letters
Stamp Flourish is by Autumn Leaves (used 3 times)
Paper is Daisyd's Spooky collection
For those of you who know me or follow my blog much, you already know my addiction to monkey's...they are just to hard for me to resist! This is a stamp from Stampendous and I just adore him! The tree and grass are Cricut cuts and the tree is fun-flocked :D