Showing posts with label cricut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cricut. Show all posts

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Ready, Set, Spring


I have been so spoiled this winter...as I'm writing this post the sun is shining and it's been in the 60's this week. I know there is probably some wintery weather still heading my way, but I'm happy for all of the pretty days! What better time than now to share a Spring layout with you! I used so many fun techniques on this piece to really build some interesting layers.

Do you love this little embellishment? I had a vintage celluloid charm that's been in my jewelry drawer for ever. I used Amazing Mold Putty to make a mold of it - and it was time to cast away! I poured it up using the Amazing Clear Cast and after it set, I painted it with Creative Inspirations Paint (beige). Now I can make these little trinkets over and over again.

This Dusty Attic Chipboard chair was covered heavily with Wow! Embossing Powders Ultra High Copper. The Ultra-high powders create a ton of texture. Next, I used the Wow! Brocade stamp set to stamp over the copper and embossed in the Suzy West Presidio Purple and Tea Garden Green. I love how you can see the hint of pattern, like worn antique upholstery would look.

I used my Cricut to cut the paper doily and random stamped over the cut, again using the Brocade stamp. The Presidio Purple was used over the green designer paper to create a custom patterned paper. I also added some of the Copper powder around the edges of the layout.

Spring makes you take notice of all of the little things around you, and I hope that I have inspired you to add these extra touches to your layouts.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Belle's Carols


Did you have a wonderful Thanksgiving? Are you still stuffed? I managed to make a card after our big family feast and just wanted to share it with you today. I used Belle's Carols (or at least part of the stamp) - I just wanted sweet Belle to fit in my circle, so I left her stuffed animals off of this one.

Are you getting excited about our Advent Calendar Celebration - you should be! We have so many fun things planned for you - and great giveaways! You won't want to miss it! Remember, it starts December 1st on the Belles n Whistles Inspiration blog.

Challenges:
Card Patterns: sketch
Mark's Finest Papers: Circle
Crazy 4 Challenges: Circle
Stamp and Create: Tis the Season
Simon Says: Let it Snow

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Anything Goes!


Hi! Are you ready for an easy peasy challenge at the Beary Scrap? How about anything goes? Since I have gotten a jump on my Christmas cards, I thought perhaps I might should get going on some Thank You cards as well! For my DP, I used some bright and poppy papers from MME Alphabet Soup (Girls). I thought it would be great with Brother and Sister from Magnolia. I cut the flowers out using my Cricut (Elegant Cakes Cartridge).

Challenges:
Cricut Circle: Color challenge + Thank you
Just Magnolia: sketch
7 Kids College Fund: Thankful
YNS: yellow and nesties
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
Incy Wincy: Rock On
Stamp With Fun: Square

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Friends Forever - That's the Ticket!

I have fun trying to re-purpose stamps, so for this Friend card, I combined 3 different stamp sets from JustRite Stampers - The Cardinal is from Backyard Birds, "Friends" is a section of a stamp from Christmas Stamp Ensemble and "Forever" is from a section of a stamp from the Wedding Nested Sentiments. I cut the tickets from my Cricut and punched the border using Kreaxions 307 punch.

Challenges:
JustRite: Show Your Support

Friday, October 29, 2010

Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge


This month the Cricut Circle Club had an awesome challenge with the theme of Create. The prize is a ScrapBox!!!! Membership sure does have it's rewards! You had to use the shadow feature and embellish one of your cuts. I used the Reminisce and Winter Woodland cartridges. I also used a Kreaxions punch # 904 around the edge, and then water distressed it. I made the flower from satin ribbon to highlight the Pink Paislee papers.

Challenges:
Creative Card Crew: punches
Flourishes: Anything but buttons and bows
Papertake Weekly: Sparkly and bright
Simon Says: Punch Em -punches/diecuts

Friday, October 22, 2010

Halloween Tag




I wanted to share a tag that I made for Halloween to help decorate my husband's classroom. The birdcage was cut with my Cricut. I stamped and cut the flower from Grungeboard. I thought the antique "lock" typewriter key was really funny beside the birdcage! I used tons of Glimmer Mist all over the tag, so it's sparkly and spooky!

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything but a card