Sweet Ornament

Here is a cute little ornament that I made from a free SVG Cuts file.

You can get 2 bases from a 12x12 sheet of cardstock

 so I made them for small gift bag stuffers.

 

 

Starting with a mint green cone, I added coordinating papers and

alternated them on the sides and tops.

The glittery poinsettia is inked, popped, set on a background

of branches from my favorite MS punch, and finished off

with a sparkling gem for the center.

 

 

I filled this with mini peanut butter cups for a treat to anyone who passes by

and needs to feed their sweet tooth!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

FOSTV - Christmas

Pause Dream Enjoy - Anything goes

 

TFL!

 

Merry Christmas to all!

 



HO! HO! HO!

Here comes Santa Claus!

This is another image from the SVG Cuts kit: Santa's Visit

I made this card specifically to send to my grandbaby, Maddix.

This will be his 2nd Christmas, so it's time he started getting mail!  HO! HO! HO!

This is so easy to make and you will love it when it's done.

 

I started with a parchment paper look for the card base,

added the festive embosed lime green mat along with

the red and black glitter mats.

I added some left-over holly leaves, snowflakes, and my

favorite MS branch punch to dress up the corners.

 

Santa is done in red and white glitter papers, embossed, and his

nose, mustache, eyebrows, and hat pompom are popped for dimension.

His eyes are a partial Peachy Keen stamp that I outlined in black ink

and added the cute little eyelashes.
Santa would go great on an action wobble, so if you are hand delivering
or don't mind paying the extra postage, that is the way I would go.

He is soooooooo cute!

Another stamp mat and sentiment finishes off the inside.

I have to get this in the mail........TFL!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:
FOSTV - Christmas
Simple Salutations - Santa
Pause Dream Enjoy - Anything goes

Gift Bag Upload

I wanted to share with you another one of my

"uploaded" gift bags from Bath and Body.

 

 

I started with a Christmas card front that we had

received last year, rounded the corners and added

punched snowflakes from white glitter paper.

The folded Christmas tree ( I love this fold! ) is popped,

adorned with the same showflakes, and embossed to finish the front.

 

 

The reverse side is done is much the same way.

 

 

I also run a piece of white cardstock through my Xyron

to cover up the lettering on the sides.

 

 

I will fill this holiday bag with B&B products, tie the top with a ribbon,

and add a hand made gift tag.

I will enter this into the following challenges:

Paper Playtime - Winter Fun

Pause Dream Enjoy - Anything goes

 

TFL!

Merry Christmas to all!

 

 

 

 



Ho Ho Ho Bingo!

I totally scraplifted this idea from Mary at Cardz TV

and her 12 days of Christmas projects.

I loved this idea and have been wanting to make a "BINGO" card for quite some time.

I didn't have the stamp, but found a free printable online,

so my version of her card was born.
 

 The BINGO card is matted on 3 different papers -

white, glitter green, and striped cardstock that has been run through a crimper.

The BINGO card has been inked, stamped, colored, and had the corners rounded.

 

 

The candy is from the Celebrations cartridge and is cut from

glitter papers at 2 1/2" using Real Dial Size.

I used my favorite MS branch punch for the corner embellishment,

and used the different candy cuts for markers.

Santa is from the Doodlecharms cartridge and is cut at 2 1/2" regular.

I thought he would make a cute addition to this

Ho Ho Ho BINGO! card.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

PaperPlaytime - Winter Fun
BBTB2 - Santa and Me
Just A Scrappin' - Candy Time
Little Scrap Pieces - Santa Baby
FOSTV - Christmas
Simple Salutations - Santa
Pause Dream Enjoy - Anyghing goes
 

Skate your troubles away...

This card is so pretty that I don't think my pictures really do it justice.

All images are from the WW cartridge.

I started with a mint green centerstep card base and

matted it with soft hues of blue and pink.

I topped it with embossed white borders that are actually trees, but look like

icicles when they are turned upside down.

The main mat is a scalloped oval done 3x in 1/4" increments,

and ending with a white glitter paper.

 

The origami Christmas tree is done in two different coordinating papers

and topped with a snowflaked pink star.

The elegant skater is also cut in glitter paper so she sparkles on the ice!

Punched silver hologram snowflakes round out the card front.

This is so much prettier than I imagined it....I love it!

 TFL!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Snow
Paper Playtime - Winter Fun
MFP Speedy Papers - Christmas Tree
Cardz TV - I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
FOSTV - Christmas

The Christmas Wreath

This is our Christmas card for 2012.

Anyone who follows me should know by now

 that I love the easel card fold.

It's so easy to make and I just enjoy the way it stands up for display.

 

All of the cuts are from the Christmas solutions cartridge.

 

 

I started with a glittery pink 5.5" embossed circle,

cut the shadow and the wreath in both white and green glitter paper.

The layers are also cut in festive glittery glows.

The bow is popped and is added to the bottom

(instead of the top as shown in the handbook), I added glossy accents

to the bow and to the red berries, and finished the front

by dressing up the holly leaves with my fave MS branch punch.

 

 

I chose a festive lime green cardstock for the card base,

added a scalloped cirle mat and popped the bottom image to hols

the card front when folded.

The inside Christmas Wreath poen and personal sentiment

add the finishing touches to this beautiful card.

 

 

Here is the finished product as it stands on my foyer table

 

 

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Shaped Card

Go Fish - Anything goes

Exploring Cricut - It's the most wonderful time of the year!

 My Craft Spot - Christmas shaped card

FOSTV - Christmas

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

TFL!

 

Silver Bells

I wanted to try to make a non-traditional card for the holidays.

I have a spot on my table that needs a special touch,

but I wanted something different, so here is my design.

 

 

I started with a pink centerstep card and

added the pink and purple gingham papers.

For sparkle, I cut the bell at 4" from the TTT cartridge

with the blackout layer done in a silver metallic topped

with a dark purple outline.

Scalloped circles from WW have been embossed and inked to

form the backdrop for the beautiful "Silver Bell."

 

The snowy border that decorates the bottom is actually a

Fiskars Christmas Tree punch that has been turned upside down.

The sentiment was actually printed on my Cricut using the WW font

and is backed by handcut mats that have had the corners rounded.

 

Again, using my favorite punches of the season,

I added the snowflakes and branches for that festive touch.

 

 

The inside cooridinates with the card front and the sentiment

is stamped in purple ink from the All Night Media - Say it with Stamps kit.

 

I don't make very many of these non-traditional cards,

but always enjoy the look when they're complete.

TFL!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Bells are Ringing

Pause Dream Enjoy - Snow

Cardz TV - White Christmas / Snow

Creative Cutter - Christmas / no red or green
Little Scrap Pieces - Holiday
Paper Playtime - Winter Fun
FOSTV - Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!

 

 

 

 

 



Ruby Red Poinsettia

I love to "make-over" gift bags,

and since I do a lot of shopping at my local Bath & Body Works,

their bags are a staple in my house!  The gingham design provides the

perfect backdrop for any gift-giving occasion.

 

 

I started by using a holiday themed mat set to cover up the logo,

then added a "forgotten" frame and poinsettia from a project long ago.

The glitter papers, embossing, popping of the petals make

this Christmas flower truly beautiful.

Another leftover sentiment from my holiday cards and a

pretty burgandy and pink ribbon finish off this side.

 

 

I am trying to learn how to color and blend with my pencils,

and I have to admit that I need a lot of practice, but I did

add the same ribbon to this colored stamp (it was a craft store purchase),

embossed the sparkly mat and spritzed it with antiquing ink

to give it a vintage look.

This bag is just waiting for Santa to fill it with presents for some

good little girl or boy...I love it!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Blue and White

Paper Playtime - Christmas Colors

My Sheri Crafts - It's a Wrap!

My Craft Spot - Wrap it Up!

TFL!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

The Legend of the Poinsettia

This card is an SVG cut from the SVG Cuts kit: Merry and Bright

I just had to try it...it looked so festive and elegant.

 

 

Most of the papers are fron the DCWV Christmas Stack

that I had leftover from last year.  There are so many

wonderful  patterns and colors in this collection that

it is easy to pick your designs.

The snowflake and top layer of the flower are popped for dimension, embossing,

some glossy accents, smaller snowflakes, and a small gem finish the card front.

 

 

I chose to include the Legend of the Poinsettia as the inside sentiment.

I actually did not know anything about the reason we see this beautiful flower

during the Christmas season until I did some research.

This card is much prettier than my photo shows.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Forgotten Stash

Paper Playtime - Christmas Colors

My Craft Spot - Merry Christmas

Cardz TV - To Die For (Christmas Project)

Cricut Cardz - Tis the Season

Go Fish - Christmas Project

My Sheri Crafts - 'Tis the Season

 

TFL!

Cascading birthday

I can hardly believe it's been almost 1 month since my last post,

but with the Christmas holidays approaching, I have been quite busy.

I have wanted to try my hand at a cascading or concertina card,

so since my SIL is having a birthday this month,

this is my card choice for her.

I found this tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.

 

Most of the papers are fron the DCWV Christmas Stack that I had leftover from last year.

I found them when I was reorganizing my craft room

and was quite happy when I saw them again.

The font is Winter Woodland and the poinsettia is Christmas Solutions.
WW is one of my favorite cartridges and I always enjoy the winter months when
I get to create new projects with the images that I have almost forgotten!

The snowflakes are hand punched as is the top border.

The sentiment is computer generated and hand cut into a banner design,

while the branches come from my "favorite" MS punch.

 

 

It is so easy to make and I love the 3D look.

Just a few embellishments and you're done.

 

 

It folds flat and the finished size is approximately 4.25 x 5.25

 

 

A hand-stamped message that is surrounded by embossing

adds an elegant touch to this already polished card.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Snow

Pause Dream Enjoy - Forgotten Stash

Paper Playtime - Christmas Colors

TFL!



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Check this out and take a look at  all the great stuff you could win!

 

 

The Flamingo Chronicles is sponsoring this blog candy to

coincide with the Frosted Designs Fall Blog Hop .

25 Days of Christmas Give away!

Check this out everyone!

At Studio D is sponsoring a wonderful giveaway.

Just go to her blog, follow the directions, and take a chance o winning some great prizes!



You're a classic!

September is a month full of birthdays for our family.

My dear BIL is a lover of antique cars, so this is the focal

point for his birthday card this year.

I actually patterned this car from the Heritage cart after one of his own.

 

The name font is ACY and the outside sentiment

was created in Word and matted with an oval.

The inside simply states: Happy Birthday (ACY)

and is backed by a scroll (Heritage) that has been crimped.

 

As always, I will add a personal sentiment on the

inside flap to finish it off.

TFL!
I will be entering this in the following challenges:
Pause Dream Enjoy - Orange and Brown

I wish you enough.....

Sending a sympathy card out today.  It is never a good feeling.

 

 

The background was stamped and then colored with pencils.

A frame added along with some glitter finishes off the front.

 

 

A simple message on the inside.

I do not like to make or send this type of card,

so it's hard for me to write about it.

TFL!

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Orange and Brown

 



Pumpkin Patch

OOPS!
Forgot to post this!

I really think this will be my last Halloween project for this season.

As I have said before, I really don't make a lot for this holiday,

but this year, it seems like that was all I was making!

I have to admit, I enjoyed it!

 

 

This is a card from the first WC cartridge.

I have had this for quite some time,

but never used it.  I just could not get some of the images,

nor could I come up with ideas on how to use them in my projects.

This was cut @ 5 1/2"

The pumpkin front is embossed, as well as the spider and bat.

 

 

Since I did not understand the layering from the booklet,

I cut the paper colors wrong.

I recut the front 1/2" smaller and used it as a layer over the original one.

I guess I'll get it if I just use this particular one more frequently.

I am pleased with it though...it is so bright and "Halloweeny!"

TFL!

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Paper Playtime - Anything goes

 

Give Thanks

Sandy's aftermath, and all that she has affected, is in our thoughts and prayers.

I do hope that everyone this blog reaches is safe and well.

 

My first Thanksgiving post.

Although my Halloween decor will be with me for another day,

my crafting has turned to Thanksgiving.

This is one of my favorite holidays.  I love to cook and share

a wonderful meal with my family and friends where

we can all "stuff" ourselves and enjoy the bounty that God has given us.

 

 

Since I do not own the Cricut Thanksgiving cart,

I used the free images in Cricut CraftRoom to create this project.

The leaves, pumpkin, and sentiment were embossed and set

in back and in front of the frame.

I added polka dots, buttons, ribbon, and small gems to give added

embellishment and dimension.

 

 

The inside includes a Thanksgiving prayer and

the final cut from the Thanksgiving cart.

It is matted twice and the bottom is adorned with a border punch.

 

 

I do wholeheartedly thank ProvoCraft for the free cut images.

I am still having a hard time adjusting from Design Studio to Craft Room -

I had a computer crash, upgraded, and now cannot install my DS software.

I do wish there was more support for DS.  I love it and thought it was much easier to work with.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Use Polka Dots

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

My Sheri Crafts - Fall colors + 3 embellishments

Cardz TV - So Thankful Challenge #18

Pause Dream Enjoy - Orange and Brown

Go Fish Color Challenge

TFL!



Scaredy Cat!

Here is my 2nd project from the SVG Cuts Midnight Jamboree Kit.

This treat bucket is so cute, easy to make, and a great addition to your Halloween decorating theme!

 

 

This face is made for the bucket to show thru the

eyes and mouth, (green) but since I did not take a look

at the tutorial before I made it, I had to piece them in.

I made my buchet black and it really should have been green.

 

That whimsical "moon face" is attached to a craft stick that

was painted black and finished off with an orange ribbon.

I will place some tissue paper in the bottom

and position that little guy where I want him and then

fill my bucket with goodies!

 

I love this kit!

TFL!
I will be entering this in the following challenges:
Pause Dream Enjoy - Candylicious
My Craft Spot - Too Cute to Spook
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

 



Great Giveaway!

No project today since I have been visiting
with my grandson, Maddix, this weekend;

but I do have an awesome prize pack giveaway from Kathy at Feline Creative.

 

 

Winner will be announced on December 1st!

Cat on a Hot Yellow Moon

Here is another file from the SVG Cuts Midnight Jamboree kit.

This cute little candy dish makes a wonderful tabletop addition.

 

 

This is a very easy peasy project to complete.

 

 

I added the spider web from a MS punch,

embossed tag, BOO from SB, and the cute little bat from PDDU

to finish the front of my project.

 

 

I filled the dish with gumballs,

added the spiderweb border, and Happy Halloween from HH

to complete my coffe table centerpiece.

 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Make a Night Project

My Crafting Channel - The Gh'oul Times

Paper Playtime - Welcome to Boo-ville

 

TFL!

Let there be light!

This lantern is the best!

Only 2 cuts to make the sides, one for the bottom,

and 4 to finish off the inside.

 

 

I used a heavy-weight black cardstock to give it

a more sturdy appearance.

I used the template included in the Extras file to

cut the orange tissue paper for the sidelights.

After gluing the tissue into place, I added the finishing touches

to the insde, connected the wire handle, and finished

it off with 2 small rosettes.

I used a battery operated tealight for illumination.

This is soooo cute!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Orange and Black

My Crafting Channel - The Gh'oul Times

Exploring Cricut - Happy Halloween

Paper Playtime - Welcome to Boo-ville

Pause Dream Enjoy - Make a night project

TFL!

 



Jack O Lantern Swing

This is the cutest Halloween banner I have made to date.

This is from the Midnight Jamboree SVG collection at SVG Cuts.

It starts off with 5 different 3D faces,

but you  could repeat the designs if you wanted to make a larger banner.

I have a small space in my foyer, so the original design worked great for me.

 

 

Check out these faces!  Sooooo cute!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added a goldern yellow backer to the  Halloween papers,

punched the holes with my punch,

and laced a pumpkin ribbon from JoAnn Crafts through

it to complete my project.

This really is my favorite decoration that I have made this year.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Cardz TV - Fall-O-Ween Fun

Decorate to Celebrate - Halloween Party 2

My Crafting Channel - The Gh'oul Times

Go Fish - Halloween 3D

My Craft Spot - Emboss it

My Sheri Crafts - Halloween

Paper Playtime - Welcome to Boo-ville

 

TFL!

 

Which witch is which!

I just acquired the Happy Hauntings cart and this

Witch's boot is one of my favorite images!

 

I have seen a few cards made with this sentiment,

but this is my own take on it.

 

 

Starting with lime green cardstock,

I rounded the corners and matted the image on

black and tangerine papers.

I stamped the spider web and border with black ink,

added some polka dots to the black mat for dimension,

a white satin ribbon to the side.

The boot itself is embellished with a gold lame ribbon and

small green and clear gemstones.

The cute spider is popped for dimension,

and the front of this card is complete!

 

 

A heading is added to the inside top and

my personal sentiment will go beneath that.

 

 

The inside sentiment is matted with polka dot and black papers,

stamped with the same spider web as on  the front,

and finished off with mint green baker's twine.

Although I made this card for Halloween,

I think it could be used for a girl's night out,

invitation, or anytime creation just by changing the sentiment.

TFL!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Paper Playtime - Welcome to Booville!

Cricut Cardz - Anything Goes!

My Crafting Channel - The Gh'oul Times

Jus -A-Scrappin - Anything goes

My Crafting Channel - The Gh'oul Times

 

 

 

 



Enter if you dare!

I don't do a lot of decorating for Halloween,

but this is our entryway table and what I have accomplished so far.

 

 

Some of the projects I have posted before,

but most are new this week.

 

 

I found this tutorial on the Paper Boutique for

making small containers from a 6x6 piece of paper,

so I had to try it!

 

 

I had to make two....they were so cute and easy to do!

 

 

I also had seen this great tutorial on how to make this pumpkin

out of strips of paper....so easy!

 

 

To finish it off, I added a Bath & Body Works candle

in a spider web holder that I found @ Kohls.

I'm sure there will be more to come in the next few days.

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Go Fish - Buttons

Creative Cutter - Halloween Decor

Pause Dream Enjoy - Trick or Treat

My Craft Channel - Halloween

 Decorate to Celebrate - Halloween Party

Cardz TV - Buttons and Boos

 

TFL!