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Card Challenge

2012-01-14T10:10:00.002-07:00

I have set a goal of 52 Card posts this year one for each week. Okay I know I am behind, but I have until the end of the month to post 4. I am also going to try and post one file give away (png, pdf, gsd, wpc, etc.).

Hope you have a great 2012.

ZigZag Birthday Card

2011-10-06T22:33:00.004-06:00

I know it is a little Springy for this time of year. I need a birthday card that would brighten my friends spirits. These word seem to be just what I wanted to say. Graphics are "More Love" by Joy Hall.

Hope she likes it.

Any Occasion Card

2011-10-03T18:06:00.005-06:00

I have some square envelopes that I picked up on a great buy. So I decided to make a few cards to go in them. This was a quick and very easy card to make. The graphics are from pccrafter.com. Unfortunately, the graphics on that site are not for sale at this time. I applied glue to the hearts with a toothpick and then added Martha Stewart's glitter. It seemed to work well, but if you have a better way, please post.

Check out the 3D effect. Hope they fit in the envelopes. OOPS!

Diaper Tricycle

2011-05-22T22:18:00.003-06:00

Here is a diaper tricycle that I made for a little girl. I found that using size 1 diapers make it possible to keep the tricycle in tack a little longer. The Disney bibs were just too cute and really added with the scooter graphic.

The attached card is an extra ATC card.

ATC Swap Challenge

2011-05-11T23:38:00.002-06:00

So I am still working on tear bears. This ATC met the requirements of embossed. I added chalk edge of a Martha Stewart flower to make it stand out against the yellow background.
This was just a computer generated graphic by Laurie Furnell "In My Garden" that I purchased at pccrafter.com. I added a little glitter and pop dots to her and the bird houses.

Fly Like A Butterfly

2011-04-24T06:00:00.000-06:00

Because this is an Easter/Birthday gift, I will not see it on the wall. Thought someone out there might like to have the WPC file. I do have a GSD file but it has not been cleaned up or cut. If you would like it, just let me know in a comment.

Tear bear Fishing Card

2011-04-16T06:00:00.003-06:00

This is a tri-shuttle card. Still have some work to do on the tear bears, but I am not giving up. Graphic is "Bearing All Seasons" by Colleen Perry found at pccrafter.com, and altered to a tear bear. This was a birthday card and below is the present.
I left the Plano sticker on the case so he would know the brand. I added a matching larger tear bear with a "Go Fish" tag and list of flavors of jellybean inside. Now he can taste and guess the flavor.

Here is the original graphic.

Tear Bear Wedding Card

2011-04-10T19:49:00.005-06:00

The wedding theme was a mountain cabin setting. Bears are one of the couples favorites. I discovered a new process to create a tear bear. Still working on it, but I think this is better than my first one. I embossed the background with "Love Language" Cuttlebug embossing folder. It turned out pretty good. I hope they liked it.

Cupcake Card

2011-02-21T19:41:00.005-07:00

Well it has been a while since I have had time to craft. I miss how much it relaxes me. I have quite a few birthdays this month. I did several version of the above card. This is the first version so it had a few flaws.

When I cut the Happy Birthday with my Craft Robo, I used inside lettering for the other card. Love getting two projects from one cut.

Sorry the inside is so blurry; I did not see the blur until I upload the picture. Of course the card was long gone by then. I used The Glitter Stack paper by DCWV and held the bottom flap closed with two glitter brads. The blank side of the tag hold my sentiment.

I had this idea for a reverse flap to write on for the inside of the other card. I still don't like how it turned out for cutting and folding. I'll have to work on that template some more. Sewing the flap closed was a boo boo, But with added sequined flowers, it turned a mistake into an okay project.

Couple of things about this project. Do not mix the sides of the template or you will have to trim. (see the picture above). Here are the PDF template and the GSD template. Please remember they are not for resale.

2010-10-09T06:00:00.001-06:00

Above is the front and back cover for an exercise notebook. I used graphics from "Sugar Plump Faries" by Carolee Jones found at pccrafter.com. Below is a close up of the front cover.

First two flaps.

Inside front cover.

Middle and back flap.

Inside back flap.

Below are several pads I put together for the inside pockets: exercise log, food and water log, aerobic log, note pad and the bookmark.

2010-10-03T06:00:00.001-06:00

Hope this bookmark help to keep someone inspired to stick with their exercise and diet. Graphics are from the "Sugar Plumb Faries" collection by Carol Jones at pccrafter.com.

I post the notebook with pads and goodies to also help the fight.

Baby Pram ATC

2010-08-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

These artist trading cards were made using my Gazelle. I cut the same pattern out of six sheets and mix and matched them for this creation. I have not made it into a GSD yet. But I did share the WPC file for free with the Bosskuts forum.

Tear Bear ATC

2010-08-14T06:00:00.000-06:00

Here is the first attempt at making a tear bear. It's an ATC for a swap on the message board at pccrafter.com. I hope to get a lot better and post my progress.

Pioneer Bonnets

2010-07-24T06:00:00.001-06:00

I was asked to sew 11 bonnets that were cut out and ready to go. I had no instructions, not all the parts, and definitely not enough material. So I got creative and patched two together out of the scraps. How's that for fitting the pioneer theme?

I was told to use pop bottles for the visor. They were awful. Thank goodness for Walmart. I pick up plastic placemats for $1 and cut two visors. It worked great. I could not find any help on the web, so I put together some I learned through this process. I did not realize the picture was so blurry until after they were gone.

Here is a PDF with tips and more pictures to help you if you decide to take on a bonnet project.

Tote Bag

2010-07-10T06:00:00.001-06:00

Inspired by the gift I received in May from Annie, I created my own version. I made covers for Tic Tac, stress lotion, emergency repair kit, and post-it note. The paper was double sided K & Company, Sea Grass designer paper.

Wedding Invitation

2010-07-03T21:53:00.004-06:00

Thought I would share the latest creation in Adobe Photoshop. They wanted oval fun photos on their announcement. I really like the black and white background. She had them printed as a 5x7 postcard. They turned out great. The website was very reasonable, http://www.nextdayflyers.com . If you are looking to have something printed I would recommend you check them out.

Granddaughters' Photo

2010-06-24T06:52:00.008-06:00

Above this the before picture of my granddaughters showing me the back of their Easter dresses. Below are a couple of changes: cropped, tilted, and color change. I only have Adobe Photoshop CS2, but I love the program.
I think I'll frame the sepia one. They look like they are praying. What do you think?

Blank Card

2010-06-19T06:00:00.000-06:00

With the help of a Cuttlebug embossing folder, this card went together fast. I printed the check pattern on the bottom section of a quarter card size area; attached the ribbon, pearls and saying. The inside is blank but has a blue and white layer of 24 lb paper to set off the writing area.

This card was for Suntalee's very special day of going to the temple. She looked so beautiful and happy.

School Thank You

2010-06-10T07:16:00.006-06:00

This thank you card was easier than I thought to put together. I used a 6"x 12" sheet folded on the 2", 4", 8", & 10". From the edges it is cut 1 1/2" between the 2" and 10" fold. Graphics used for this card are by Teresa Kogut when she was designing for pccrafter.com. Her sets have been discontinued. Cardstock is from DCWV paper.

The edges of the base is chalked on all folds to give it an aged feeling. Letter rub-on transfers for a chalkboard look. I also put more transfers on the corner of the envelope.

Wedding Shower

2010-05-29T06:00:00.000-06:00

This card and envelope were made for a wedding shower. I designed this card with my Craft Robo. I used white card stock for the first cut and the silhouette couple was cut from black card stock. Fisker punch for the trim on the front of card and inside for a finishing touch. I was in a hurry and did not design an edge. I printed a scatter of hearts on the front corner of the envelope. I hope Lisa liked the card.

It bugs me about the trim. I will share the GSD file in the future when I fix the border.

Sham Apron

2010-05-22T06:00:00.001-06:00

Here is an apron I put together out of a quilted pillow sham for Mother's day. I sure hope my Mom likes it. I think it turned out pretty cute.

I picked up the quilted sham on sale at a quilt shop between Salt Lake and Provo.
I trimmed around the edge as close as possible. Then cut strips on the bias of the material for the strap, ties and part of the pocket. The trim pieces from the corners on the top of the apron were used to make the pocket. I picked up metal strap piece at Walmart for .$.75.
There was very little left over.

Won Prize

2010-05-16T09:34:00.007-06:00

On the Hugswap board at pccrafter.com , Nanc posted a very fun game. Here is the prize I won. WOW... It is amazing. I am posting several pictures so you can see how cute this project turned out. Thank you Annie, you did a wonderful job

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Paisley Elements

2010-03-16T23:14:00.006-06:00

When you do not get any feedback, you never know if anyone out there likes what you are doing. I hope some one like this file. It is not glued together yet, because I am not sure how I am going to use them.

For a challenge on the UK Scrappers, I created the paisley file with my Craft Robo. You can download the GSD file.

A Zion Family

2010-03-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

Too often we don't look for peace and tranquility in the things that surround us. If you look close enough you can find Heaven in the everyday things. But if we don't see the blessing and only see the stuff, we will have a hard time finding happiness. This was the topic a couple of Sunday's ago. It stuck with me and inspired this little ditty that I turned into a card.

Look for Heaven in all you see

Joy and Happiness is for free

But if you only see the “Stuff”

It will never be enough.

Jungle Theme Baby Shower

2010-03-04T23:12:00.006-07:00

This is my word book. It is a card for a baby shower tomorrow. I designed the colored background paper and it is included in the GSD file. The "Born to be Wild" graphics by Shelly Comisky can be found at pccrafter.com.
I used my Cuttlebug to emboss each page. It dressed up the back side enough to leave them plain.
Each photo spot is raised with a pop dot. Since this is going to be given at the baby shower ultra-sound pictures will be placed on each page.
I punched holes with my Big Bite and tied ribbon on the rings after I assembled the album.Maybe I'll make another one for a girl. Here are the GSD file which includes that blue background paper: B ; A ; B ; Y For those of you without a Craft Robo I am working on a PDF file.

God's Four Letter Words

2010-02-21T12:39:00.004-07:00

Using left over paper from another project, here's a spring card. I used Nestibilities and chalked around the edges.

February Swap Cards

2010-02-13T18:26:00.002-07:00

These cards are just the cutest. I received them in a swap challenge on pccrafter.com from Shelby. I just had to share them.
You can see it in the picture, but there are raised parts for added dimension.

Quick Valentine Treat

2010-02-06T15:49:00.003-07:00

Using the graphics from Simply Spring by Shelby Comiskey at pccrafter.com, this box of Valentines were done in less than an hour. By putting "To My Friend", she can just hand them out. Or there is room on the inside for a personal message.

Valentine Card

2010-02-06T06:00:00.002-07:00

I really liked this saying from Laurie Furnell's new graphic collection. I threaded ribbon around a cut out heart and used pop dots for dimension. Graphics can be found on pccrafter.com.

Thrifty Card

2010-01-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

So I challenged myself to take paper I did not care for and turn it into something I liked.
This pack of cards was .25 cents at Michael's. It is a nice heavy weight of cardstock.

The black left over scrap from another card was used for a frame. I secured the paper into place with two pieces of tape. Then I add my favorite adhesive ATG tape gun and attached it the card.

I cut the saying with my Cuttlebug using a Nestibilities die, embellished with a bow. What do you think. Not to bad and I used paper I would not consider using.

Baby Boy Card

2010-01-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Redesigned the stork card for a boy. I used Swiss Dot folder for my Cuttlebug for the background of the white. Inside is the negative of the rattle and blocks that spell boy. I cut everything with my Gazelle this time. I have not quite got the hang of converting WPC files into GSD.

I will be posting the final of the wedding announcements.

Valentine Slider

2010-01-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

This cute candy slider is a quick project for Valentines day. I used the instructions from Dawn's Stamping Studio(here). Only I added a slip on band and graphics from pccrafter.com.

Wedding Invitations

2010-01-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

I was asked to create a wedding announcement for January with colors of white, black and red. They want a snow theme. I worked up these three selection to for a start. It will be fun to see what we end up with. Below I have given you closeups:

This Cuttlebug embossed selection has a band embellished with a snowflake cut with my Craft Robo.

This is a gate card. The white to the back is where the announcement would peek through or a picture of the couple. It is embossed with hearts and embellished with a heart brad and a snowflake cut with my Craft Robo.

This selection was embossed with swirls linked hearts and words from Cuttlebug "With Love", charm and red ribbon.

Vellum embossed snowflakes for the closure seals on the envelopes were printed black and then embossed with opaque power.
I will post the final announcement once it is complete.

Diaper Centerpiece

2010-01-06T13:25:00.004-07:00

This was a quick picture of a diaper three wheeler. I did make a couple of adjustments to this but did not get a picture before I gave it away. You can find them for sale here

Young Scrapper

2010-01-03T06:00:00.002-07:00

Granddaughter was chosen for student of the week just before Christmas. She needed a poster of her favorite things. It is simple but I think she did a great job for a second grader.

Snowman Soup

2009-12-22T17:00:00.004-07:00

Thanks to the graphics from Laurie Furnell at pccrafter.com, this cute little card was a snap to make. I printed a quarter card front with a tan background and snowman. On the other half of the card I printed the inside and the extra snowman for the front.

Using my Cuttlebug and the Swiss Dot embossing folder to give the front dimension, I cut the extra snowman out and used pop dots to raise him off the page. I picked up snowman marshmallows from Walmart. Plastic wrap holds the marshmallows in place and covered wire closes the wrap. Spoon is mounted with a pop dot.

Punched two hold through the package of cocoa, topper and front of card. The ribbon hold all three together. I made these for my granddaughter's teachers. Hope they like them.

Faux Snow Crystals

2009-12-09T06:00:00.001-07:00

For the box below on yesterdays post, I made faux snow crystals. You start with two pieces of styrofoam and rubbed them together. The crystals have lots of sparkle but I did not like the bits of larger chunks that are in the crystals. I am still trying to find a solution. So if you have one please post.

Noverber Challenge Card

2009-12-08T07:20:00.005-07:00

On the November Card Swap organized by Mary (MEW) on the pccrafter board, this is my creation. The lid slides up the ribbon to reveal the card set and a few goodies inside. Graphics are Contemporary Christmas with a little glitter added. I used the punched snowflakes from the bottom trip for the top embellishment and red flakes for the inside. I hope my swap partner liked them. I did try making some of the faux snow for the box. I'll post a close up of the snowflake tomorrow.

Noverber Challenge Card

2009-11-23T22:34:00.003-07:00

I signed up to come up with an idea for a November Challenge on UK Scrappers site. I challenged everyone to use the welding and matting functions in the Robo Master program or in Inkscape. Here is one the mats I created.

Hint: I ran the cut swirl mat through my Xyron and sprinkled Martha Stewart glitter. It worked great. I also used graphic from pccrafter for the center quote.

I tried making the homemade snow and used it on the other mat I designed. Sorry no picture. I did not like the way the snow turned out. It was a little to lumpy for my liking. I will have to work on a new method for making snow. If...no when I come up with something I like, I'll let you know.

Think Pink

2009-10-31T06:30:00.000-06:00

This was breast cancer month. I did these two cards for a swap using graphics from Heart & Soul by Laurie Furnell. The Perfectly Paisley Cuttlebug folder was used for the background and dimensionals to raise the stripe paper and parts of the card. The picture below was the first card I made; you can see how the embossing folder really adds.

Often you never get to see what they did on the inside. Thought you might like to see this one.

Cow Birthday Card

2009-10-24T06:00:00.000-06:00

One of my sisters loves cows. Here is the cutes little cow by Kim B's Designs. I almost did not make the mail, but thanks to this cute cow, the card was done in no time. Happy Birthday Deb.

Faux Magazine Cover

2009-10-17T06:00:00.001-06:00

This really is a picture of my sister-in-law, with the help of Fake Magazine Cover. I made this cute Birthday card for her. I cut the red inside with my Gazelle in just a matter of minutes, mounted it on white and then black. I think it turned out perfect with the front of the card.

It is great for the cowboy in your life, but they do have other covers.

Corvette Birthday Card

2009-10-10T06:00:00.000-06:00

Here is a birthday card I made for my niece to give to her boyfriend. He loves corvettes. The paper I mounted the picture on is "Once Upon A Time". I used velvet ribbon and rhinestones for embellishments. I cut the Happy Birthday with my Craft Robo. The hardest part was finding a picture she liked.

Thank You Cards

2009-10-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

Thanks to the very talented artist at pccrafter.com. I needed a couple of quick cards to take for the weekend, and not much time to craft and get ready to go. These cards were ready in a snap. I use Print Shop when I'm in a hurry. It is very user friendly and great for someone just starting. Here's the instructions for each:

1. Open graphic program (use quarter card setting if available)

2. Size graphic to fit the front or on an 8" x 11" use the bottom left corner

3. Print card, cut and fold card.

I added pre-adhesive pearls and brads to the card above.

I cut graphic on white card stock and cut around it with decorative scissors. I chalked the edges of graphic and mounted on red card stock. Tied a bow and attached with glue dot.

This is one of my favorite fall graphics, as you will remember here. I printed two cut the our and counted with dots for dimension.

Variety Bee Cards

2009-09-29T06:00:00.002-06:00

I thought this little bee was so cute. It is from the "Thinking of you" collection by Cara Bradshaw at pccrafter.com. The first one I added a Cuttlebug "Hi".

I used a Quickkut Cookie Cutter and a Cuttlebug thank you.
Added puff pen on the dots and a button.
This is a gate fold card with dimensional dots.

Gate fold is very easy. I will be adding a tutorial with weekend for a gate fold birthday card.

Pocket Stationary File

2009-09-23T20:13:00.004-06:00

I added distressed ink around the stationary white portion on the inside and added a couple embellishments on the inside. The picture below is a little blurry, but I have already given it away.

Here is the PDF file for the pocket stationary.

Pocket Fold Stationary

2009-09-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

Here is a new version of the pocket tag card. I turned the card and folded just a little differently. I used a Fisker corner punch, rivets set with my Crop-a-dile, ribbon, flower brad, and some left over stickers from easter die set.

I have a PDF file I will post tomorrow night. It makes a nice stationary note instead of a card. I used light weight designer paper from DCWV. I used various sayings to make a tag set and inserted it into the front pocket. I added a brad and ribbon tag. I added flower brads to the inside sayings to add dimension. The back portion is not a pocket for opens for a half sheet of stationary.

Birthday Purse

2009-09-19T06:00:00.000-06:00

Isn't this the cutest purse you have ever seen. It was a birthday gift from Little Bits of Everything . Thank you Sara! I love it.

Pocket Fold Card

2009-09-08T06:00:00.000-06:00

Remember these pocket tag cards. They are really easy to make out of a 8.5"x11" sheet of decorative paper. You just pop in the tags and embellish the front. I used graphics from"Simply Spring" by Shelly Comisky at pccrafter.com. I added a couple of flower rivets to hold the layers in place. I have a new twist that I will be posting shortly. I am working on a tutorial now. Hope to have it posted by next weekend.

Thank you Elvis

2009-09-02T06:00:00.002-06:00

There is a nurse's aid, in the health center where my sister-in-law is being cared for, that walks the halls singing Elvis songs. He has really been a big help in her care. Thought I would share the card I made for him. Picture is from album cover. I used Cuttlebug script folder to emboss the front flaps and Nestibilities Dies for the white and red mats. The cute star snaps. I received in a swap.

75th Annivesary Card

2009-08-22T06:00:00.000-06:00

Well it has been a while since I have posted. Family emergency has taken me away. It is still on going but I did not want you to think I had abandoned my blog. I will be posting as often as I can. Please bear with me. Thanks for visiting my blog. Take a look around. Hope you find something you like.

I did this card for a couples' anniversary of 75 years. It has lots of layers even though you can see them. This is the only picture I had, but thought you might like to see it. Graphics are Buzz Bunnies by Lori Gardner from pccrafter.com. I tried to give you the link but I think it has been discontinued.

Monocolor Cards

2009-07-03T07:00:00.010-06:00

Thought I would share the cards I worked up for a monocolor swap:

The lettering was done with my Gazelle and a sparkle gelly pen. The font was Romanticly Yours.

This card fits into a standard small business envelope. I used Accent corner brads for the embellishments. The lettering was again done with Gazelle and Bayscript font.

The card below was embossed with Cuttlebug folder, and dusted with a touch of purple chalk.
I used paper by DCWV. The small star button are layered on top of the larger buttons with glue dots. You guessed it, all cards' lettering was done with my Gazelle and some kind of gel pen. The font below is a font by pccrafter.com. Accent brad was also added.

Quick Birthday Card

2009-06-27T07:58:00.004-06:00

This card can be made in a matter of minutes. Use a Cuttle Bug folder to emboss the flower and lightly chalk the embossing. Find a picture with a cute face and cut just the face out. Add a cute graphic with dimensionals and attach a bow.

Brillant Blog Award

2009-06-23T20:57:00.004-06:00

Thank you so much Charlene and Kathe for this award. It is really an honor to have this recognition from you both. I admire your talent and love what you have done with your blogs. You are both very caring and giving. It's an honor to call you friends.

Honesty and integrity are charactor traits I take very seriously. I would like to pass this award on to the following blogs:

Lori - Encouragement From the Heart- Lori is such an inspiration to me. She has such a wonderful way with words. Whenever I feel down, I know I can vist Lori's blog and it will help to lighten stress. Thank you Lori, you are truly a sistah and angel here on earth.

Pam - Pam DeLefors Designs - She does not know how much I admire her designing talent. She is so giving, and not just in the blogging world. I am so glad I wandered on to her blog. Thanks Pam.

Thena - Thank you Thena for giving me motivation to start working with Photoshop. I have learned a lot from you and I love you quick wit too.

Andrea- The Paper Purse- She has the cutest ideas. But most of all she never gives up. I only wish I lived close enough to join her yoga class. Thanks Andrea.

I think the last person will be posting her blog soon. I'm sure to have a link in the near future. Cyndi thank you so much for your kindness and making me feel like I matter. Hugz to you and the other mb chicks.

Paper Wallet

2009-06-20T09:07:00.006-06:00

One of our students won state competition and is headed to nationals in Tennessee. This paper wallet holds a twenty dollar bill for her to spend on her trip, a tag to attach to her suitcase for easy sighting, and good luck sentiments.
I used specialty paper from K&C's Happy Trails. Stickers are semi-transparent with a bit of glitter. Magnet clasp was attached with two strips of card stock threaded through the opening and glued together. I tried my hand at top stitching for an accent on the outside. Sorry the bottom picture is a little blurred. The wallet was delivered, before I had a look at the photos. Of course I cut all of this out with my Gazelle. I think the file still need a pit of tweaking before I share. But I am pleased with the results.

2009-06-18T22:23:00.003-06:00

By request here is the tissue box I made a while back with graphics from Susan Seals called "Roses". They can be found at pccrafter.com Below is another version of the same template. I printed the top one on plain paper and laminiated one side before folding the box. The one purple box is printed on cardstock, no lamination. Here is the png template for the box. I did work this up for my Craft robo.

2009-06-14T20:44:00.004-06:00

Here is my take on the Graduation Gift Card Holder by Alicia Coulombe from Splitcoast Stampers for the Gazelle. I made glue flaps and inside covers. All is cut with my Gazelle by Bosskuts.

Get Well Gel Embossed

2009-06-10T06:19:00.009-06:00

Gazelle by Bosskuts gets the credit for this card. It is amazing machine. I'm still on the learning curve. Secured the corner with brads. Dimensionals were used under the get well.

The scroll was two cuts. The front scroll was cut in half for freedom of placement.

To make this card I used a Gelly Roll Stardust pen. The font is Edwardian Script. If you are intested here is the WPC file. I put the pen in first and selected only the font area. Then I selected everything but the font and cut. I can do a PDF if someone wants to convert to a GSD.

As you can see I'm back up and running in the camera department. Yeah!

2009-06-06T08:42:00.002-06:00

Congrats Katz Designz on your Blogoversary! Stop Here and check your her blog. She does the most amazing composition and planner books. Here is one of my favorites.

Hello Friend

2009-05-31T08:00:00.006-06:00

Graphics for this card are from Simply Spring by Shelly Comiskey and Spring is in the Air by Marie Cole, found on pccrafter.com. I used Cuttlebug die cut Friends Forever. Pop dots were used to give dimension to the cute little duck and Aleene's Paper Glaze for shine and dimension on the water splash.

Camera is still not charged. I had to use my video camera. You don't realize how much you use something until you can't find it. I must have left the charger at my daughters. Hope I find it soon.

Love Story

2009-05-29T19:50:00.001-06:00

I just had to share this. Hope you like it too. Can you tell I can't find my battery charger. :(

Get Well

2009-05-23T17:15:00.008-06:00

The graphic is from "You are an Angel" at pccrafter.com. First layer was ran through the Cuttlebug with Swiss Dot folder. Second print was cut out around girl and glue dots were attached to the back to give some dimension. Fisker corner embossing punch was used on the corners. Touch of ribbon with add as a slider for the front tag. A gel sparkle pen gave an added touch to the flowers on her dress and to the stars in the lettering.

Graduation Box

2009-05-16T06:00:00.003-06:00

Here is a small graduation box made with my Craft Robo. The tassel is attached to the hat at the top with a small brad. It is 1 1/2" by 2 1/2". Just right for a graduation 2009 key chain. I am still trying to get the hang of changing RM 5.1 into DXF and other compatible files. But for those who can use a GSD file, Here is the file. Because I hate to waste paper, there are two boxes on one 8.5 x 11 sheet.

The box pictured was cut with a light weight card stock about 32 lb. Only because at the time I could not find heavier card stock in black. Be sure to slow down your machine because it has some very delicate cuts. I used a small white scrap square to back the inside of the graphic area. You could use clear transparency.

Loving Tribute to Grandma

2009-05-12T18:03:00.005-06:00

She always had the time for you

She knew what cards you hold

If you chanced to shop with her

Opinions were quite bold

You always knew she loved you

Just the way you are

Knew an education would

Take you very far

In generations she'll live on

through memories we shared

I hope and pray you know her love

And that she really cared. ~Dixie

I used Adobe Photoshop to combine her two pictures with the picture of her great-great granddaughter for her memorial program. I think she would like it. She is loved and missed by all.

Mother's Day Box

2009-05-05T05:59:00.010-06:00

I know this is last minute, but my brother is incharge of handing out 70 mother's day surprises in church. So here is my contribution. I used My Mother My Friend by Joy Hall from pccrafter.com. I cut and folded these two by hand, but my Craft Robo or Gazelle would sure make it a lot easier.

Birthday Wishes

2009-05-03T23:04:00.006-06:00

Not enough time to work up the card for this layout. Here is a happy birthday wish I cut with my new Gazelle. I am loving it so far. I will post the works and mat in GSD, WPC, and DXF in a couple of days. So if you are interested in the freebie, please check back.

Window Art

2009-04-25T14:12:00.005-06:00

Using window cling and graphics byLori Gardner With All My Heart at pccrafter.com, I made this to cover my front entry window. Th hard part was trimming the over lap of the sheets. If I do it again, I think I will use a metal ruler and x-acto knife and trim it like you do wallpaper.

Special Delivery Card

2009-04-19T06:00:00.001-06:00

Again, I could not find a graphic I liked that could be use to sale. So I designed a stork for this project. I used paper from DCWV The Summer Stack for the plaid. Cuttlebug embossed the white back ground with hearts using Love Language Combo (hearts).

Cuttlebug scalloped edge on the bottom of the back page. The cover is trimmed 1/2" on the bottom to revel the scallop. I used my new Gazelle for the cutting out all the goodies. I had a hard time getting it to cut. I was ready to box it up and send it back after a week of fighting with it. But as you can see I finally succeeded. A few more tries and I just might sale my Craft Robo, which I still dearly love.

I used the negative of the above cutouts for the inside. I want to make a few changes, then I may post the GSD file for the title. Hope my daughter likes the card.

Flower Card Swap

2009-04-18T06:00:00.002-06:00

Although my time is very limited, I joined in a card swap on pccrafter.com. I used the same set of graphics for both cards. They are by Marie Cole. I embossed both with my Cuttlebug and added buttons, bling and ric rac. I also inclued matching envelopes.

Toad-ally Awesome

2009-04-11T06:00:00.000-06:00

This cute little basket this a GSD file by Ruthan from Uk Scrappers site. I added frog graphics from Laurie Furnell and Carolee Jones for this collection from pccrafter.com.

I found some cute frog mints, but the box was not very attractive. I stapled a topper for the baggy to give it a new look. They help get you hopping and gets the frog out of your throat.

When I saw a package of green M&M's, I just had to make these Frog-a-licious Pills. They will give you all the things listed without giving you that green tint to your skin. LOL

Can anyone that reads have too many bookmarks?

I forgot to take pictures before I gave it away. So thank you Jolynn for helping me out. Hope you liked them.

Bunny Box

2009-04-04T22:52:00.004-06:00

I had this idea for an Easter box. I was going to try and sell it on Ebay. Since most of my graphics do not allow that kind of use, I had to draw my own. It took quite a while to draw it with my right hand, but I think it turned out cute. Oh well, I guess there is always next year.

RAK Friendship Card

2009-03-28T09:09:00.005-06:00

RAK (random acts of kindness) they are so wonderful to receive. Andrea sent me these wonderful friendship cards. They are even better in person. I know the recipients will love them too. Thanks Andrea. Check our her inspiring blog Here.

Photo Edit

2009-03-23T21:32:00.005-06:00

I saw several blogs with before and after pictures. They also had some Adobe Photoshop techniques I had not used before. I can't give credit to just one site, because I used tips from several and only took notes. I can credit the frame to Pam LeFors Designs .

It's Spring break can you tell...two posts in one day.

Door Toppers

2009-03-23T06:00:00.003-06:00

The hardest part of making door toppers is getting them balanced to sit on the small door jam . The front can not be too heavy. I like using black foam board the best, but sometimes it can be a little expensive. Mount the graphic on foam board and cut out with a hot knife or scroll saw. Graphics are Laurie Furnell and Shelly Cominskey from pccrafter.com

Recycle Glue Tape to Adhesive Dot

2009-03-21T08:40:00.016-06:00

I love using adhesive dots for my projects but they are so expensive. On the project above, I used homemade small dot for the button and a large dot on the flower. They work wonderfully. Here is a picture of the two sizes I used. Hint: don't put them so close together.

I recycled the used roll from my ATG and I recycled postage stamp sheets. I also saved the wide paper, roll and box from use Glue Dots. I found the stamp sheets hard to store and probably won't use them again. The glue I used was Aleen's Tack it Over and Over. The small dots and thin 1/2" dots only need 24 hours to dry. The 1/2" thick dots, I let dry for two days.

I used an empty 1/2" ribbon roll for the ATG strip. For the small dots I liked the shallow roll instead of the deeper.

Thanks to Linda, here is a video instruction from Stampbuster on making your own glue dots.

St. Patrick's Bracelet

2009-03-14T10:45:00.008-06:00

Fred Meyers had green bead bracelets, one with small beads and the other with larger beads. Mixing the green beads with some silver, I have my own creation. To complete the gift, I wrote a little ditty:

St. Patty's Day is the day you know

For wearin' of the green.

So here is something green to wear

A little bit of bling.

100th Birthday

2009-03-09T06:00:00.002-06:00

This was truly a labor of love. I worked up several ideas for the invitations. Some were too cutesy and some to gussied up. In the end, I went with something that shows the simple elegance of this wonderful classy lady, my Grandmother. It was a challenge restoring the photos. The elements corners is from Pam LaFor Designs.

Repair Photo

2009-03-07T06:00:00.001-07:00

I received a email with the following photo of my DGM who is having her 100th birthday this month. As you can see, the photo was is sad shape. Thanks to Adobe Photoshop, I was able to do a pretty fair job of repairing the photo. Even the torn section, looks pretty good.

I am working on invitations for her birthday party. Guess you know what I'll be working on all day. I'll try and post them on Monday.

Envelope Card

2009-03-02T06:00:00.001-07:00

This card is so easy. It's almost done before you start. I used this graphic in the "Little Sentiments" collection by Carolee Jones found at pccrafter.com

I printed two on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of 65 lb cardstock. There was enough room for extra flowers and two yellow strips down the front. I used dotted swiss Cuttlebug embossing folder on the flap and strip for the front of the card. With my ATG gun I attached the embossed strip and use tacky glue for the flowers. Once the flowers were dry, I touched up the center of the flowers with a sparkle gel pen.

Blank Card

2009-02-28T06:00:00.002-07:00

In just minutes, you can have five cards completed with four pieces of card stock. I used "Doodle Heart Valentine" graphics by Laurie Furnell. They can be purchased at pccrafter.com

1. Because the front of the card is doubled, I used 67 lb. card stock. Here is how I printed out the graphics to achieve 5 cards.

2. Cute paper in half at the 5 1/2". Then the piece on the left needs to be cut in half at the 4 1/4".

3. I used the "Love Language" embossing folder in my Cuttlebug on the front panel. I did not want the lace part of the graphic embossed, so I place the edge of the folder along the graphic line.

4. Here you can see a close up of the embossing. You can also see that I used two copies of the border layered together. It does not matter how they meet, because the medallion will cover the connection up.

5. Fold the butterfly portion of the card in half, with the butterfly inside.

6. I lined up the embossed panel and the front of the card together and trim along the second line of the border graphic with mini scallop scissors.

7. Use your favorite glue method to adhere the embossed panel to the front of the card. I love my ATG gun.

8.Make sure you line up how much of the white you want to show. Flip card over and trim the excess from the front panel along the fold. Cut out the medallions. Add a pop dot to the back of the medallion.

9. Place the medallion on the front border. I used it to cover the junction of the border.

Here you are a completed card. I like the pattern so well I made another set that was wide instead of tall.

Sister Birthday Card

2009-02-22T06:00:00.001-07:00

Today is my sister's birthday. I designed this card just for her. I hope she has a wonderful day. Here is the GSD file.

Thank You Card

2009-02-21T06:00:00.003-07:00

Thanks to Pam Lafors Designs this notecard was very simple to make.

1. I used one of her quick scrapbooking pages.

2. Added the words thank you to the picture window

3. Print two of the card, desired size.

4. Cut out a second window and chalk edges.

5. Add your person comment to the back of notecard.

6. Glued small seed beads and a ribbon bow.

5. Add second trimmed Thank You window with pop dots.

There you have quick Thank note to send or give.

Valentine Card

2009-02-14T08:11:00.006-07:00

Using a ding bat, I created a GSD file that can be foun on the UK Scrapbooking site. I altered the picture to make a back view. The card opens at the top. Ding bat is from dafont.com.

Valentine Wrapper

2009-02-12T06:44:00.005-07:00

Laurie Furnell was so very kind to share this wrapper with us for Valentine's Day. I purchased her Doodle Heart collection from pccrafter.com. Using pop dots for dimension, I made these last minute valentine wrappers for some chocolate and smoothie flavored Skittles.

Thank you Laurie. Hope you have a great Valentine's Day.

Fan Pop Up Card

2009-02-07T10:48:00.005-07:00

Just had to share another version for the pop up card I made. I used Far East paper from DCWV, a purple eyelet and yarn fibers. Fan and purple stripe cover the white card stock where I put my message. It was a very quick card to make.

Attitude & Gratitude

2009-02-03T05:51:00.008-07:00

I received this lovely award from Lisa, Sara, Charlene and Sharron. Thanks my friends. I am so grateful to all the very talented bloggers inspire me. I have a very demanding job that has caused me to have blood pressure problems. All the wonderful blogs I visit help to take stress away. To pick only 10 that have great attitude and for me literally turn negative into something good and positive. Thanks!
Here are the rules.............

1. Put the logo (Lemonade Stand) on your blog or post. 2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! 3. Link to your nominees within your post. 4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. 5. Share the love and link to this post with the person from whom you received your award

Andrea, who is very talented and creative, posted this on her blog. What a great idea. I had to sign up for it and put it on my blog too. I love RAKs.

This is how it goes...

The first 3 people to comment on this post & agree to Pay it Forward to 3 people on their blog will within the next 365 days ~ receive a gift of love from me in the mail !

So just leave a comment & then post about it on your blog. The first 3 people to leave you a comment & agree to pay it forward to 3 more people on their blog ~ you send them a gift !

Sweetheart Ipod

2009-02-01T12:52:00.004-07:00

I saw this on FamilyFun.com. I know it’s not a new idea, but I did make a GSD template for a box, instead of just wrapping the front. I also changed the Reese cups for pink caramel Kisses. Inside is a box of Sweetheart Kisses.

A pink 1/4" eyelet with re-enforced backing is perfect for the earphone connetion. A knot is too bulky, so I taped the end of white cording to the inside flap. The white cording was left over from the 4 in 1 hats I made for Christmas. Helpful Hint:Thread a bead onto the long cord. Put a dab of hot glue holds the short cord; slid the bead over the junction. It hold the cords together and covers you hand work nicely. I also used a dab of hot glue to attach the cord to the caramel Kisses.

Love

2009-01-26T06:51:00.006-07:00

Just a little something I created for Valentine's day. I used Vibrant paper from Walmart and white card stock. I will add a couple embelishments, but wanted to share file. I created in Craft Robo 4.4 . Here is theGSD file.

Challenge

2009-01-23T20:15:00.006-07:00

Well I do love a challenge. Here is the challenge, thanks to Lisa: Go to where you store your photos on your computer. Go the the SIXTH (6) folder and pick the SIXTH (6) photo. Post that photo on your blog along with a SHORT story about it. Tag SIX (6) people and leave a comment on their blog or email them letting them know you chose them. Here's mine. My almost 7month old granddaughter.

My mother makes 50-60 loom hats for newborns at the local hospital. She gave one of the hat to my granddaughter. But as you can see, she is not a newborn. Sadly, the hat is toooooo small.

I am sending my photo challenge to:
Andrea Shelly Charlene Sara

Spring Card and 6" Envelope

2009-01-19T06:00:00.003-07:00

This birthday card was accompanied by a certificate to Jackpot, Nevada. Graphics are from pccrafter.com. Swiss dot embossing file used for the back ground with my Cuttlebug. Added Enjoy brad and cute little dice beads for embellishments. Here is the link to instructions for spring card by Sandy Hulsart.

Instructions for 6"Square Envelope

Start with a 9"x 6" envelope (half card size)
Fold one end down 3"
Do not seal flap shut.
On the folded end of the envelope, line up a CD to the top and center.
With a pencil trace the bottom edge of CD to the fold line.
Still do not seal the flap.
Cut only the back layer of the envelope on the fold. Then cut the pencil drawn semi-circle.I have placed a colored paper between the front and back to show the cuts.
Now seal the flap closed.
Erase the pencil marks.
If desired, cut a coordinating paper 5"x 5 3/4". Add adhesive only to the top edge of color paper. Slip paper inside and press the adhesive down at the top. Fold flap over.
Insert finished card after you addressed the front. I plan on sealing shut with a sticker.

Cake Slice Box

2009-01-17T20:29:00.006-07:00

Waiting for a small gift or special note, this cake slice box is not yet sealed. I turned the tabs in before I laminated the outside, allowing for better contact for my adhesive. I will seal the flap closed with wide packing tape that will magically disappear into the lamination when applied. Graphics for the slice are from Delicious Sweets by Peggy Jo Ackley, and can be found at pccrafter.com. I am working a few changes to the template. I would like a rounded closure instead of flat. I will post template once I make my changes.

Wand Poem

2009-01-12T07:28:00.003-07:00

I could not find the author of this cute poem. So here is the link to the pccrafter message board where I found the poem.

Origami Flower

2009-01-10T12:39:00.010-07:00

My granddaughter and I saw this youtube instruction for a $3 flower. Here is the link and pdf. The post is half way down the page. I suggest that you make it out of plain paper first. It is easier to fold. But you don't get a crisp center to your flower unless you use dollars.

Hottie Wand

2009-01-03T06:00:00.003-07:00

Help!! I just hate posting something that I can not give credit. This hottie wand is magic and can solve many problems brought on by hot flashes. I am working the author of the poem. Hope to have the source by Monday.

The wand is a tree shaped all-day sucker from Walmart. It could be used for an over-the-hill birthday as well. I printed the image and poem on gloss broucher paper. Green star garland is hot glued to the edges and metalic curly ribbon from the dollar store. The graphic was emailed to me a long time ago. Laurie Furnell has some cute senior graphics on pccrafter.com that would work nicely.

4 in 1 Hat

2008-12-27T16:09:00.003-07:00

A 4 in 1 Hat is a headband, face mask, neck scarf, and hat. My granddaughters loved them.

Love you This Much

2008-12-22T06:00:00.001-07:00

Last minute card for my children. The cute graphics are from Contemporary Christmas found on pccrafter.com. I cute the snowflake with my Craft Robo, embellished with a rhinestone, and mounted it with dimensional dots. The photo is an eyeball bender. If you focus on the cutout part of the flake it looks cut out of the card instead of mounted with raised dots.

Popcorn Snowman

2008-12-20T06:54:00.004-07:00

I just Laurie Furnell. Thanks to her gift last year, this cute snowman is possible. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday time. Thanks Sara for the inspiration.

Christmas Tags

2008-12-13T06:00:00.006-07:00

To jazz up a package, try making tags. They fit nicely in a mint tin. I typed the labels on to sticker paper, trimmed and applied to the tin. Here is the poem I wrote for the back.

All presents are not equal

I really must say

Some are very special

In a very simple way.

Give an extra little touch

To that present you choose,

With a special little tag

Specialmade for you to use.

Hugz ~ Dixie Parker/Kztmiz

There is a set of twelve handmade tags using graphics from pccrafter.com. Some of the tags have double sided tape and some have ties. Of course no gift is complete without chocolate. I found this cute chocolate band aid. All of this fits nicely inside the tin.

Here is one of my favorite tags. I have included a PDF template for your use. It fits on a regular 8" x 11" paper as long as you use the boardless print setting.

Christmas Notepads

2008-12-06T08:14:00.005-07:00

It is always nice to keep track of what you purchased and what needs to be purchased. Here are the notepads for the Christmas folder below. Warning: I forgot the brads that hold the pockets when I made the notepads, so they were too wide. I had to take the pads apart and trim them since I don't have a fancy pad cutter. I used graphics and font from pccrafter.com. The lines were made with scanned image from the folder paper.

Christmas List Folder

2008-12-01T22:36:00.006-07:00

I needed this about a month ago. But it is never to late to get your list for Christmas started. This folder is made with a 6" x 12" DCWV Christmas paper.

A I folded the outside paper in half and then fourths. I attached a velvet ribbon and a jeweled magnet closure to the front cover. The metal disc is mounted under the ribbon.

The inside striped paper is from the same DCWV Christmas stack. I cut 4 strips 3 3/4" x 9". I liked the inside trimmed an 1/8" smaller in width to make it fold nicer. The pocket is formed by folding 3" up. I embossed the 3" part with Swiss Dot Cuttlebug folder. Then at random I folded down the corners to reveal continuous stripe pattern.

Here is a folder for your Christmas lists: Family List, Friends/Neighbors, Food List, Special Notes. I am just waiting for the pads to dry and will post a picture of the note pads for the inside in a couple of days.