Happy Birthday Card

I made this cute birthday card for a close friend’s daughter and hopefully it will still be a surprise. Her birthday is coming up and she is going to be 13! Oh no, I have probably said too much!

This card was so easy to make, but I still need to finish the inside sentiment. The card opens so there is room for an inside sentiment. I am running out of time and I may end up writing something instead of using a Cricut cut.

For this project, I used a free svg file from Shery K Designs and it was soo easy to make. Shery included one SVG file and one MTC file along with 2 printable 8.5 x 11 inch papers. Click here for her file. While you are there, be sure to check out her blog. She is a very talented designer!

I used my Cameo and flood filled the images with her fun digital paper. You could also print the paper using your colored printer and then cut out a Cricut Image. I know there is an adorable Cricut purse card on the Imagine Art Cartridge and several on the Paisley cartridge. You could also weld two Cricut purse images together to form a cute card.

Thanks for visiting and please stay tuned for a fun surprise….. hmmm I think it involves a giveaway!

Linda

Fab Five Friday!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday! For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

I have a new obsession and I bet you know what it is. I am in love with digital paper and especially enjoy all the amazing freebies. Thank goodness, because I am buying way too much paper! This set is currently free along with over 31 additional paper and digital packs. Check out Design Digital’s freebies, but while you are there you will fall in love with all their designers. Warning! You can spend hours looking at this site and buying paper! Enjoy the beautiful freebies.

Beth from Thunderbirdlindy by Design created a beautiful and intricate tea cup filled with gorgeous flowers using Cricut Cartridges. Her tea cup is from the new Tags Bags Boxes and More2 cartridge. I so need to order that cartridge as I love and use the first one a lot! Beth also has a very detailed tutorial on how to make this elegant project. You will be impressed!

When I discovered Craft Crave I did a happy dance. Lucky for me….only my cats saw me! Craft Cave is a search engine that’s collects freebies. It is not perfect but gives you access to a variety of crafting freebies. Here is an explanation from the owners telling more about this site. “This blog is dynamically constructed by a computer program. You can think of it as an automated search engine for freebies, tutorials, challenges, etc found in other craft blogs. The program works by going through a list of thousands of blogs that it has found and it scans those blogs to identify (1) if they have been updated since the system last looked and (2) if they contain any new freebies etc. If both of these are true, then the system lists it here. It uses a bunch of “rules/patterns” to identify useful posts in blogs and then another bunch of “rules/patterns” to try to find the best preview image to use.” Keep in mind it is constructed by a computer so it is not perfect, but boy is it fun!

Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner decorated a paper mache heart box that would be perfect for a gift. Not only is the box beautiful, but she also provides a detail tutorial. I would love to receive a box like this as a gift.

Kevin and Amanda is a unique and visually appealing blog. Their blog includes sections on recipes, photos, scrapbooking and free fonts. I love their photos and click here to see photos of their trip to Wonderland Bakery. I so want to visit. Also be sure to check out their huge collection of free fonts.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a fun filled Fab Friday!

Linda

Mod Podge Techniques….New Ideas to Try, Including Glitter Glue that Will Not Flake Off

I use a lot of Mod Podge in my projects but decided to try using it in a different way. I had two large bottles just setting on my shelf looking very lonely so I tried a couple of new techniques. I just finished reading Paper Crafts Cool Tools magazine and thought I would try out a couple of their ideas for making stains out of Mod Podge and guess what? They worked perfectly.

When working with Mod Podge, I also discovered a quick and easy way to make glitter glue that will not flake off. In the past, I used a different product for making my glue, but Mod Podge worked perfectly.

For more details, please watch the following video! I would love to hear about your ideas for Mod Podge!



Thanks for visiting! And stay tuned for a fun Fab Five Friday!

Paper Trays

These paper trays are made using a free pdf template from SC Johnson’s web site.

Here is the link to the free pdf file. This tray is so easy to make and can be made using card stock, cereal boxes, calendars and just about any type of paper you have on hand. I used double sided paper and added an extra layer to the front and back.

Barbara from the Silhouette Plus Forum, created a free file for the Silhouette. If you are interested in the free file, click here to view the forum. You will need to register before you are able to access this file. I have learned so much from this informative message board. Everyone is so helpful and kind.

I used digital wood grained paper that came with my Cameo to create double sided paper and added an extra layer to the front and back for stability. Her file made it so easy! Thanks again Barbara. Did I mention that I love the print and cut feature of my new Cameo?

I made a smaller version of this tray. I used the Cameo file, but you if don’t have a Silhouette, you can resize the free pdf to make a smaller tray. I made double sided paper and added an extra layer to the front and back for stability. You could make smaller trays to hold your glitter or fun treats for your next party.

Have a great day and stay tuned for a fun new technique video. Hint…it is a little messy,but fun!

Linda

Fab Five Friday!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday! For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

This beautiful carrot box is from Michele Kovack. You may know Michele from her blog, Thoughts of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker, or from the Cricut blogs. She is a published artist and I love her work. This is my all-time favorite carrot box and perfect for Easter!

I know you all have heard of blog hops, but check out this blog train blog. The blog trains are every other month and consist of 70 or more talented designers. Each designer offers a free digital kit or digital paper pack and their individual blogs are beautiful. To make things even easier, there is a slide show here of all the participant’s giveaways. All aboard… you so do not want to miss this train!!

Now for another must see. I am totally addicted to Tip Junkie and visit frequently. Click here to download a set of Vintage paper Dolls. All you need is a color printer and a scissors. Your children or grandchildren will love these! Adorable!

Lorraine from Card Creations by Lorraine has done it again. Her double sided Asian inspired card from the Pagoda Cricut cartridge is beautiful. There is even a video! Thanks Lorraine for another great project!

I watched this video on how to make your stamping look like velveteen and could not wait to share! Shari Carroll is mega talented!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a fun filled Fab Friday!

Linda

How to Make Quick and Easy Pencil Toppers

While shopping at Target (in the dollar section) I found some adorable pencils and decided to make pencil toppers. Our Dollar store has quite an assortment of pencils too!

These toppers would make great gifts for a student, teacher or in my case me!

You can also use the eraser with these toppers, and they are quick to remove if you want to change the design.

Did I mention that they would be fun to add to an Easter basket? Scroll down to see the video. This could not be easier!



Thanks for visiting!

Business Card Holders and More….

This business card holder is from the Silhouette store and was so easy to make. All I did was cut the file and add an additional layer to the front panel and the interior panel.  I love my Cameo and continue to be impressed with its ability to cut intricate designs. 

This holder is pretty sturdy, but you could also glue it to a covered piece of chipboard to make it more stable.

Last year I made  business card holders out of paper and thought you might like to see them again.

I have received several emails asking me how I made the business cards and I am finally getting around to making a video. Stay tuned! Also if you would like to see my video on how I made the rosettes, please click here.

Linda

Fab Five Friday!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday! For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

These amazing projects are from Graphic 45’s new collection, Little Darlings and they truly live up to their name, darling! Click here to see the entire project made by Laura Denison for Graphic 45. Her cradle is unbelievable!

The Attack of the Cute blog is totally off topic, but it makes me smile every time I drop in for a visit. My friend Dixie sent me an email with some of the most adorable photos, so of course I had to check out the site. I promise you cannot visit this site, without smiling! Thanks Dixie!

Click here to see a beautiful bird cage card made by Gwen, from This and That. She used the Sophie cartridge and her card is so elegant. Be sure to check out her blog while you are there!

If you like ruffles, you will love this blog post. UCreate has posted links to over 22 amazing tutorials using ruffles. Some are to wear and others are for home décor. My favorite is the ruffle pillow from Kojo Designs. Wow!

Freebie anyone? Click here for five free printable 8 x 10 inch St. Patrick Day art prints. These would be so cute framed for your next party! Thanks Pizzazzerie for another great freebie!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a fun filled Fab Friday! Stayed tuned for a new video.

Linda

How to Make a Quick and Easy Floral Bow Using a Homemade Tool

I always wish that I had an extra hand when tying floral bows, so I came up with this homemade tool to make it easier. The tool takes less than 3 minutes to make and is made out of a paper box that you find at a grocery store. Don’t laugh…it so works and it is a green project!

I love learning from all of you and I would love to hear your bow tying tips! Enjoy the video!

(I'm having a little trouble with YouTube) Update:Solved! Watch below!



Stay tuned for a fun filled Fab Five Friday.

Homemade Detachable and Reusable Decorations for Your Napkin Rings

A few weeks ago, I made napkin ring decorations for a Valentine’s party and decided to make more for a Saint Patrick’s Day dinner. These decorations are detachable, so you can use your napkin rings over and over. The best part is that you can send your guests home with a cute magnet to use on their refrigerator. Click here to see my original video.

Here is an assortment of my napkin rings. This time I challenged myself to use a variety of different files and machines. Not sure why, but it sounded like fun at the time!

For these rings, I used a print and cut file from the on-line Silhouette Studio. These measure two inches. If you like them, you can click here to purchase the file.

Next I used my Imagine and the Imagine More Cards cartridge. I only used the shamrock layer from the image on page 7. If you don’t have an Imagine, click here to see some adorable Cricut Craft Room files that would make perfect decorations. Or you could also use an image from A Child’s Year Cricut cartridge.

For this napkin ring decoration I used a free SVG file from SVG cuts and my Cameo. The paper was from my stash. I have the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition, so I can open and use all SVG files with my Cameo. You can also use Make the Cut software with the Cameo to open SVG files. I love using free files!

For complete instructions please click here to watch the video. The technique is easy, nothing is glued to the actual napkin ring, not even a magnet, so you can use your napkin rings with or without a decoration. Easy Peasy!
 
Thanks for visiting!

Fab Five Friday!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday! For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

I saw this amazing flower on 217 Creations and fell in love with the project. Elizabeth made this flower using the new Cricut Giant Flowers cartridge. Be sure to stop over to her blog for detailed directions. You will so enjoy your visit! Looks like I need to buy this cartridge!

Recently I discovered The SewNSo’s Sewing Journal and I am excited to share this blog with all of you. To see a great tutorial on sewing with the Silhouette Cameo using fabric and felt, click here. Laurie’s blog also has tons of great projects that do not use the Cameo, so be sure to check out her blog.

For some trendy free fonts, visit Brown Paper Packages, and while you are there, be sure to check out this unique blog.

Every once in a while, I find a totally unique blog that I just have to share. Infarrantly Creative, and yes I spelled it correctly, is that blog. Beckie is a master at recycling and repurposing and has even created a lamp out of old crutches. Check out the roadkill rescue tab and be prepared to be amazed.

Ready for some more freebies? If you click here to visit Shery K Designs, you will find over 16 different freebies. Some are for use with the Silhouette, others you can just print and cut. And on top of that, she has provided 4 different packages of free digital paper. Wow! Something for all of us. She even has a printable Pink ribbon box that can be made using only your printer. Thanks Shery!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a fun filled Fab Friday! Stayed tuned for a new video.

Linda

Quick and Easy Bows Using Curling Ribbon

A few weeks ago, I made a video on how to make quick and easy homemade post- it notes and promised I would do a video on how to make the bow I used when I packaged my notes. Click here to see the video on how to make homemade post-it notes.

I am a couple of weeks late with my ribbon video, but I finally finished it. But before we get to the video, I want to thank all of you for your support! Thanks to all of you, I now have over 3,000 YouTube subscribers. Yahoo!! Now back to today’s video…..



I found a great site with lots of freebies that I can’t wait to share with all of you so pleases Stay tuned for a fun filled Fab Five Friday. I would also love to have you visit my YouTube channel by clicking here. This is my 96th video! Whew!

Linda

Kitty Cat Bag

We have two black cats so I just had to make this cute favor bag. This file is from the Silhouette Online Store and was so simple to make. This would be a great treat for a birthday party and when you open the file it is sized perfectly for a  party favor.

I cut the file and all layers, using a variety of card stock from my stash. The handle was originally one layer, but using the Cameo software, I quickly made an inside layer. With the Cameo and the included software, you can quickly make a shadow (offset) layer for any image and you can also make an internal layer (internal offset) of any image. Wow! My mind is spinning with all the possibilities. I added faux stitching and was done! So easy!

I purchased this file for $.99 and you can order it here. I am so enjoying my Cameo and loving my Cricuts too. It’s like one big happy family!

Thanks for visiting and please stay tuned for a new video…hint it involves ribbon.

Fab Five Friday! Freebies and More….

Welcome to Fab Five Friday! For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

Recently I discovered The Digichick and I am over the top excited to share some of their collections with you. Their digital collections and paper packs look so professional and their designers are incredible. Click here to see more, you may never want to buy paper again! You can use digital papers to make a digital layout, can print them on your computer and use as you would regular paper, or flood fill images and do a print and cut with your Cameo Silhouette. I am going to be printing and using my Cricut to cut and also using the print and cut feature on my new Cameo. Click here for a free mini paper pack and kit. Thanks Digichick!

Visit Kara’s Party Ideas and you will come away with lots of party ideas. Warning, this site can be addicting and is one of my favorite sites to pin. Speaking of pinning, I want to invite you to follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the red button on the left side of my blog. Too much fun!!

Another party site to check out is That Cute Little Cake. I guess I am in a party mood this week. Hmmm, looks like I will be having a Saint Patrick’s Day party!

Now something for all of you stampers. Noel Hyman from Paperclipping.com has a very interesting video on the new Wow embossing powders shown at CHA. They are named correctly as they certainly have the wow factor. Check out her video, she has several more you will want to watch.

Ready for some more freebies? If you are currently a Silhouette owner, or if you are considering buying a Silhouette Cameo, here is a quick tip on how to get 50 additional free images. I learned about this on the Silhouette message board and could not wait to pass it on. Click here to access the on-line store and type in original 50 in the search box and you will have access to 50 free files. The software is also free so you can play with these images using the free software before you buy a machine. I love my Cameo! And if you want to enter to win a free Cameo, click here to sign up. Craftaholics Anonymous is a fun site to check out! Good luck and I hope you win!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a fun filled Fab Friday! Stayed tuned for a new video.

Linda

Quick and Easy Photo Cards Using Photographer’s Edge Products

My husband Bill, in addition to his full-time career is also a photographer. I am so proud of his photography and want to share with you how he makes quick and easy professional looking photo cards. I know we all love making our own cards, but thought you might enjoy seeing a different technique using products from Photographer’s Edge. Now for a quick disclaimer before we get started. I am not a paid spokesperson, nor do they sponsor my blog or provide any free products…. I just love them!

The photo on the right is Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona. The one on the left is La Push Beach, Washington. Bill used Photographer’s Edge cards to mat these photos. You can click here to see their website and scroll down to see my video on how easy it is to make these cards.

This photo was taken at Shore Acres Park in Oregon. Bill used a calendar from Photographer’s Edge to complete this project. The card folds to fit in the envelope that is also provided, and there is a magnet on the back. I go into more detail on the video.

Here is the technical information for the camera and printer:
Camera: Canon 7d
Printer: Canon Pro9000 Mark II
Paper: Canon Photo Paper Plus Gloss II



Thanks for visiting and a special thanks to Bill for the amazing cards!