It's Your Day

I am back with another project from the Wrap It Up Cricut Cartridge!  ScrapbookPal.com has this cartridge and many others for $39.99 with FREE shipping on orders over $25 in the continental US!  This is one of my favorite cartridges because it has so many boxes and coordinating images...endless possiblities!

The box, card base, sentiment, and castle are all cuts from this cartridge!  You can download my Cricut Design Studio file through this link:  Wrap it Up Princess Project

Supplies:

Die Cuts: Wrap It Up (Provo Craft)

Machine: Cricut Expression with 12x12 mat (Provo Craft)
Software: Cricut Design Studio (Provo Craft)
Embossing: Polka Dots 5x7 Cuttlebug Folder (Provo Craft)

Cardstock: Taffy (Creative Memories)
Pattern Paper: Fabulous Tone-on-Tone Paper (Creative Memories)

Pen: White Gel (Sakura)

Sticker: Birthday (SRM)
Ribbon: Baker's Twine (The Twinery) & Misc.
Ink: Wisteria, Yellow Cadmium, Rose Coral (Cat's Eye Chalk Ink)

Jewels: Vintage Gem Stickers - Clear & Gradient Gem Stickers - Clear (Creative Charms)


For Cricut Cuts without Design Studio:
Castle for front of card:
Castle Main - 4" (light pink)
Castle + Shift - 4" (yellow)
Castle + Layer - 4" (light pink)
Castle + Layer (Shift) - 4" (purple)
Ink pieces and layer with foam adhesive
Card:
Castle + Card - 4" (pink cardstock)
Manually trim white cardstock and emboss with polka dot folder
Sentiment:
Flower Shape (middle row first key) + Phrase (Shift) - 2" (purple)
Box:
Castle + Boxes - 9-1/4" (pink cardstock)
Manually trim yellow paper to fit behind castles
For Bow:
Trim six 1" x 6" strips, punch holes on each end and in the center of each strip.  Place a brad in the center hole then create a loop on each end and place the holes under the main brad.  Continue building and then fan out.
Cut two 1/2" x 6" strips and curl around a paintbrush end.  Adhere in the center of the bow then add a jewel to cover.
Add ink as desired.

You can see more of the cartridge images HERE.

Happy, Happy Birthday to you!

This Jillibean Spotted Owl line is just so adorable, I couldn't resist :)  The little owls, the banners, the printed sentiment paper...yes, ADORABLE!  I have been buying the 6x6 pads which are so perfect for making cards! 

Speaking of 6x6 pads...I recently found a bunch at Claudia and Company which is an amazing online store filled with LOTS of great paper companies!  I do not know why one of you didn't tell me about them before!!  Seriously, I love what they carry (they even have The Twinery!) and I love that they also make 6x6 Sampler Packs so I can try companies that I haven't tried before as well as afford a variety of different packs! :)  No, I am not being given anything to rave about them - I am just THAT EXCITED about them! :)  Go check them out...it is so worth a browse!

:) 

Anyway, back to my card... 

Supplies:

Cardstock: White (The Paper Studio) and Royal Blue (Creative Memories)

Patter Paper: Spotted Owl (Jillibean Soup)

Punch: Tag Maker, Circle Maker, and Scallop Circle Punch (Creative Memories)

Pen: Blue Dual-Tip Pen (Creative Memories)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Sticker Blue (Creative Charms)

Adhesive: Foam Squares and Hummingbird Tape Runner (Creative Memories)

Twine: Blue Bakers Twine (My Mind's Eye)

Isn't that owl adorable!?

Hey Julie-I think your smiley faces are spreading on me, just look at all of them in this post! 

Kung-Fu Live

Gannon found a new demo on the PlayStation store called Kung-Fu Live.  It uses the Eye Toy so that the individual playing can actually be in the game.  The game even shows you how to pose so you can be in the comic book clips.  The game photos were take from my camera against the TV screen and the main photo was Gannon in action!  Such a clever way to game! :)

Supplies:

Cardstock: Gray (Bazzill)

Pattern Paper: Hello Sunshine (Lily Bee)

Die Cuts: Hello Sunshine (Lily Bee)

Punch: Border (EK Success)

Chipboard: Red and Black Alphas (Lil Davis)

Button: Black (Autumn Leaves)

Pen: Black Dual-Tip (Creative Memories)

Twine: M (The Twinery)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Stickers Clear (Creative Charms)

Family

I have been going through my older stash of photos and today I am bringing you a new layout with photos of my kids from 2002!  Gannon was just a little peanut and Hannah was still in her phase where she actually enjoyed her brother...boy I miss those days!  :) 

For this layout I used P K Sticky Tape to add strips of Tropical Rain glitter!  I love how Sticky Tape can be added anywhere on a layout and you can coordinate those strips with different colors of glitter!

Supplies:

Glitter: Glitz in Tropical Rain (P K Glitz)

Adhesive: Sticky Tape (P K Glitz)

Paper: Family (Momenta)

Sticker: Emily's Gardern Clear Layered (Momenta)

Twine: The Twinery

Ribbon: American Crafts

Punch: Border (EK Success)

Today is my last 'official' post as a P K Glitz designer. I want to extend a great big "thank you" to Janelle and Tammy for all the opportunities, wonderful leadership, and all the fun playing with the P K Glitz team and products!  I have had an amazing time!

Shopaholic

One of my PC Sketch Rejects :)

Supplies:

Cardstock: Black (Creative Memories)

Pattern Paper: Delight Shopper Diva 12x12 Additions (Creative Memories)

Stickers: Delight Shopper Diva 12x12 Additions (Creative Memories)

Punch: Circle Maker and Corner Maker (Creative Memories) and Border (EK Success)

Jewels: Black (Recollections)

Adhesive: Foam Squares (Creative Memories)

Thanks

I am so super excited to have a couple of my cards featured on the Nikkil Sivils Blog today!  Click here to check it out!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Green and White (Creative Memories)

Pattern Paper: My Sweet Cherry Pie (Nikki Sivils)

Punch: Circle Maker and Scallop Circle Maker (Creative Memories) Around the Edge (Martha Stewart)

Ink: Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

Twine: (The Twinery)

Ribbon: Yellow (Creative Charms)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Stickers - Red (Creative Charms)

Sticker: Thanks (SRM)

Pen: White Gel (Sakura)

Sticky Paper and Punches!

I love the look of glitter, there is just something about the way it changes the entire look and feel of a project!  One of the easiest and quickest ways I have found to use glitter is with the P K Glitz Sticky Papers, Sticky Tapes, and Wonderfilm.  The best part is that you can use your die cut machines and punches with the Sticky Papers and Wonderfilm!

For this card, I punched out the open scallop circle shape with Sticky Paper, peeled the paper off to expose the sticky side, then added P K Glitter Glitz in Tropical Rain!

Supplies:

Glitter: Glitz in Tropical Rain (P K Glitz)

Adhesive: Sticky Paper (P K Glitz)

Cardstock: Textured (Momenta)

Pattern Paper: Cuddle & Coo (Momenta)

Punches: Corner Maker, Scallop Circle Maker and Micro Friendship Maker (Creative Memories)

Sticker: Alphas (Jillibean Soup) and Banner (Momenta)

Ink: Dark Brown (Cat's Eye Chalk Ink)

Marker: Brown Dual-Tip (Creative Memories)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Stickers-Blue (Creative Charms)

Baker's Twine: Lemon Drop (The Twinery)

Ribbon: Misc

For You

Using some of my favorite...Jillibean Blossom Soup!

Supplies:

Cardstock: White (The Paper Studio)

Patter Paper: Blossom Soup and Spotted Owl 6x6 Paper Pads (Jillibean Soup)

Punch: Circle Maker (Creative Memories), Scallop Circle (The Paper Studio), Border (EK Success)

 Ink: Chestnut Roan (Cat's Eye Chalk Ink)

Adhesive: Foam Squares and Hummingbird Tape Runner (Creative Memories)

Ribbon: Stella and Rose Hazel Collection (My Mind's Eye)

Brad: Stella and Rose Hazel Collection (My Mind's Eye)

Stickers: Black Mini Kraft Alphas (Jillibean Soup)

Misc: Twine

Nothing but trouble!

Ya...just look at Gannon's face in this photo and tell me the title isn't fitting!  He isn't fooling anyone, is he!?  I do love that he tries to pull off the "angelic" look eveytime I pull out my camera :)  Such a HAM!

Supplies - All Creative Memories:

Discover Rock Grunge 12x12 Additions

Spiced Cider Cardstock

Circle Maker

Corner Maker

Black Dual-Tip Pen

Foam Squares

Click HERE for full product detail and instructions!

Interrupting with some Momenta love!

I came home to two BIG boxes of happy mail!  Just look at all this:

Most of this is from the new releases and the lines are just ADORABLE!  If you haven't had a chance to see them, be sure to check out the MyMomenta blog.  I have been updating it each week featuring the new lines!

I didn't clear out nearly enough room for all these goodies, so I am going to have to spend today rearranging (which we all know I love doing)!  I can't wait to organize and play! 

Momenta also sent me a couple "Free to be Me" bags...

Aren't they adorable!

Be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to win one for yourself!  

I will randomly pick one winner next week.

Happiness (in green shoes)

Hannah loves green...everything green. You can only imagine my surprise when she found these green shoes. She loved them so much, how could I have said no!?

Supplies - All Creative Memories:

Cheerful Designer Print Paper

Cheerful Tone on Tone Paper

Cheerful Paper Ribbon

Cheerful Paper Buttons

Cheerful Title Stickers

Cheerful Paper Tags

Scallop Circle Maker

Foam Squares

Wavy Tearing Tool

For full project details click HERE

My Wall!

I finally finished all of my IKEA frames and got them hung on the wall!  Of course, this wall is opposite all of the windows in my living room, so getting a photo without glare is impossible...at least for me! 

I have plenty of room for growth, though I am liking it as it is right now. 

a gift for you

I know I have been on a spritzing roll, but I really can't get enough of my Ritzy Ditzy Glitz sprays!  For this card, I punch out six stars and sprayed two small and two large with three colors; Garnet, Copper, and Bronze!  I love how I can customize to get a color all of my own and more importantly, one that compliments my project!

Supplies:

Ritzy Ditzy Glitz in Bronze, Copper, and Garnet (P K Glitz)

Cardstock: White (Creative Memories)

Pattern Paper: Tree Love (Nikki Sivils)

Punch: Star Maker and Loveable Mini Pocket (Creative Memories) and Corner (Martha Stewart)

Ribbon: American Crafts

Pen: Brown Dual-TIp (Creative Memories)

Ink: Dark Brown (Cat's Eye Chalk Ink)

Sticker: Sentiments (Creating Keepsakes)

Another Flower Tutorial!

I know, this is the third flower tutorial this week...but it is my last one (for now)!

This tutorial is using the Scallop Circle Maker, Friendship Micro Maker, and the Embossed Star Maker (which is not pictured).

Scallop Circle Maker Flower Tutorial

Creative Memories has a punch called the Scallop Circle Maker which is quickly becoming one of my most favorite tools.  It seems I am pulling this punch out with every project I have been doing :)  My favorite feature is that it has two different punch modes; a solid scallop or one with holes punched...you can even combine the two for a third look!  Just so many ways to use it!

I have a tutorial below to create flowers using the punch!

Another variation:

For these flowers I used the two larger layers (the one slice and the two scallops cut out) of the Scallop Circle Flower I did previously, then punched three small flowers with the Friendship Micro Maker (pictured below). I placed a small Foam Square in the center of the Scallop Circle then applied one small flower, then placed a second small Foam Square in the center and then applied another small flower. I placed the third small flower on top with the tape runner.

Rolled Flower Tutorial

I am so excited that my Flower Shadow Box is being featured on Jillibean Soup today!  Click here to check it out!

Here is the tutorial for the flowers made in this post:

Supplies:

Paper: Blossom Soup 6x6 Paper Pad (Jillibean Soup)

Punch: Scallop Circle Maker (Creative Memories)

Adhesive: Foam Squares (Creative Memories)

Jewel: Gradient Gem Sticker Red (Creative Charms)

Misc: Hot Glue, Toothpick

In my shadow box I sprayed the flowers with Bronze Ritzy Ditzy Glitz from P K Glitz to give them some shimmer!

I have more flower tutorials coming on Thursday and Friday :)

Game On!

The Wrap It Up Cricut Cartridge has so many great cuts!  It has boxes and cards of all kinds, even sentiments!  ScrapbookPal.com has this cartridge for $39.99 right now...click HERE to check it out!

I created this game controller card by cutting the game card at 4-1/2" in black, cutting the game card with shift on at 4-1/2" in black and then again in yellow.  I used foam squares to pop up the yellow controller parts and place red jewels in the other control openings!  I used the Sakura White Gelly pen to create dashes along the edges.

Supplies:

Die Cuts: Wrap It Up (Provo Craft)

Machine: Cricut Expression with 12x12 mat (Provo Craft)

Cardstock: Texture (Momenta)

Pen: White Gel (Sakura)

Sticker: Birthday (SRM)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Stickers - Red (Creative Charms)

Birthday Boy

I love the colors of this card and of course the big puffy racecar sticker from Momenta!

Supplies:

Cardstock: White (The Paper Studio)

Pattern Paper: My Sweet Cherry Pie 6x6 Pad (Nikki Sivils)

Sticker: Puffy Racecar (Momenta), Birthday (SRM)

Buttons: Autumn Leaves

Punch: Corner Maker (Creative Memories)

Marker: Brown Dual-Tip Marker (Creative Memories)

Misc: Twine

Cupcake Shaped Word Art + CM Freebies!

I had several emails asking about the image from the inside of this card.  The cupcake shaped text is one of my Word Art files that I created.  You can click on the image below to download:

This will also be on my Word Art page.

I have also been creating Word Art for Creative Memories for their Freebie Fridays! 

Be sure to check them out each Friday, this is what was up for this week:

Click HERE to be taken to the Freebies!

I love this life

JessicaSprague.com offers  "One Buck Wednesday" where you can get select digital packages for a $1.00!  This week I picked up the Echo Park's Life Is Good Paper Pack 1 and Life is Good Elements Pack!  I have been wanting to try the Echo Park papers, so I thought that this was a great opportunity to do so :)

Supplies:
Software: StoryBook Creator Plus 3.0 (Creative Memories)

Digital Paper: Life Is Good Paper Pack 1 (Echo Park)

Digital Elements: Life is Good Elements Pack (Echo Park)

Font: 2Peas Barefoot Professor (Autumn Leaves Font CD)

Bloom Shadow Box + Word Art!

When I was little my Grandmother use to give me catalogs to cut strips from to make paper beads for bracelets and necklaces, something that I always loved doing.  I remember sitting on her couch for hours cutting, rolling, and gluing!  Of course now that we have amazing scrapbook papers, the rolled paper beads are so much prettier!  I created the paper beads for the center of my flowers with Jillibean Soup's Blossom Soup line:

Click on the sentiment below to download:

Supplies:

Ritzy Ditzy Glitz in Bronze (P K Glitz)

Cardstock: Cream Bling (Bazzill)

Pattern Paper: Blossom Soup 6x6 Mini Pad (Jillibean Soup)

Jewels: Gradient Gem Stickers in Red, Green, and Orange (Creative Charms)

Punch: Scallop Circle Maker (Creative Memories) and Border (EK Success)

Adhesive: Foam Squares (Creative Memories)

Misc: Hot Glue, 10-5/8x10-5/8 White Shadow Box (From Target)

I have a tutorial for these flowers coming soon!

Frenemies?

This is one of my favorite layouts!

Journaling:

Definition: Someone who is both friend and enemy, a relationship that is both mutually beneficial or dependent while being competitive, fraught with risk and mistrust.

You two. Where do I even begin? The relationship between the two of you isn’t easy. You are the best of friends and the worst of friends. You love each other and repulse each other and usually in the same breath. You argue and fight on a daily basis. You both find each other’s faults and pick on them. You figure out what annoys the other and dwell on it. It is a constant battle, each and every day. You can’t stand to be together, yet you don’t dare be apart! But I see the uncontrollable bond that holds you together so tightly even though you don’t. I see the love that you share that you both deny. I see the importance that you guys have in each other’s lives and at some point you will each see it too.

It is just my hope that it is soon!

Hannah and Gannon Saugatuck, MI 10/2010

You can click HERE for full product detail and instructions!

Supplies - All Creative Memories:Hummingbird Paper Pack
Hummingbird Paper Embellishments

Hummingbird Paper Ribbon
Circle Maker
CCS Circle Patterns
Wavy Rotary Blade