Glitter Flower on a Card

I showed you these wonderful glitter flowers in a previous post, I used one of them here on this card.



I had a brainstorm and sent a request to PTI to see if they could make some buttons in just Flowers and Hearts (LOL, yep I can't get enough). The first thing I do when the vintage buttons arrive is to dig out the shape buttons and there are never enough for a flower lover such as myself. Do you agree? Go to the ask the PTI Team Page and leave a comment in my Flower/Heart button post.

Product list...
Cricut
Cricut George Cartridge
Cricut Walk in My Garden Cartridge
SU Bella Rose DP
SU scallop border punch
Scallop Circle Punch
PTI card stock, buttons, twine, wishing you stamp set, ribbon, ink
spray adhesive
Hero Arts fine glitter

So for some good news Jesse has been told he will get more hours starting next week. So if the snow stays away and the roads stay clear we are hopefully on the road with fewer bumps.

Grunge Flower Notebook

A couple weeks back I found this video over on Paper Phenomenon I have a ton of scraps I have been organizing and trying to use up, this day I was playing around with one of my all time faves Bella Rose from SU. I made up four of these using the video directions and placed one of them on a notebook. Now this one if I was selling would be a true $8.00 notebook, LOL! I love these very simple and elegant.

Prepared Grunge Flowers...


Grunge Flowers on a Bella Rose notebook...

PTI Swap Card/Corner Bookmark

I was almost stumped by this round of swapping, I so love to do things with each swap card that is new and creative. This round I came up with a corner bookmark, it is so easy for our DD little J to pull out my bookmarks it makes them almost useless to me this style took her a bit longer to figure out, LOL! And yes, I am a wishful thinking a tad by using PTI's Wishing you set I wish it were tulips covering the ground

My .cut files are distributed free of charge however, since I made this card for this round of PTI swapping to obtain this file I am requiring a few things first, please do the following... Become a follower of my blog, become a follower of Inspired Paper Crafters then come back to this post leave a comment with your contact email and I will send you the file.

Tutorial for Corner Bookmark Card

Cut all pieces using the Cricut .cut file I have created.
Score the tabs of the card front.
Tape the scored tabs on the card front.
Fold the tabs in and adhere the top triangle of the corner bookmark card front.
Place embellishment ribbon on the front layer piece and adhere to the corner bookmark card front.
Finish creating your corner bookmark card front.
Next create the pull out card portion.
Insert the pull out card into the corner bookmark.
Give as a little gifty card make sure you explain how to use the outer portion to the recipient.

I also thought this would be amazing as a Save the Date Corner bookmark card used as a Birthday hat. The inner portion would contain the save the date and the outer portion becomes a child's corner bookmark.

Tick Tock a New WALL Clock Tutorial

If you receive the Cricut Chirp in your email inbox this week you would have seen one heck of a wonderful creation in the spotlight from Dawn. I had started my vinyl wall art a few weeks ago and though this would be the perfect way to finish it off so I came up with a simple clock to match the curvy clock she used found on a cricut cartridge that My Sister nor I have( Stretch Your Imagination). So by using some triangles, boxes and J's I created my clock version (you can download the .cut file here). You can also read up on how I did the part of the bird and branch in my post here.


How to make...
Use the .cut file I have provided for your birdhouse.
Apply the birdhouse to your wall.
Cut your clock numbers using Designers Calender (on the download you will find the correct size numbers for the size of the birdhouse).
Apply your clock numbers to the birdhouse.
I placed my clock works onto some combined die cuts from Marvy Scallop Circle Punch (5 of them out of poster board, glued togeather).
Punch one last time out of the same vinyl you used for your clock and apply to the top of your stack.
Attach clock works to your layered stack of die cuts.
Apply Velcro to the back of your clock works.
Set the time and attach the clockworks to your birdhouse.

It has been a rough start to the New Year the girls have missed three consecutive days of school on account of the latest winter storm that means DH has had his work hours cut also. I am working with our DD's friend and Our DD on some blog posts if this works out I can continue to make some infrequent postings for you. Thanks for hanging in with me;)

Going Wild for Cooper

I am so happy to say I am a great Aunt twice over now my Nephew and his Wife had Baby Cooper back in November. They plan on coming down for Christmas so I will get to see him in person then, for now the Beautiful Christmas card that arrived has to suffice. For Christmas gifts this year we are going small and practical this is just part of his gift I altered a Luv's Wipe tub. Luv's brand now prints its label right onto the tub so I took some dp and covered the container, I wanted to use more vinyl but realized this too late. I love how it turned out and was happy to find some animal print DP in my stash. Now they can bring the container to daycare and it is clearly marked to whom it belongs. My biggest pet peeve of having the girls in daycare when they were younger is that fact I always brought and brought and it all went so quickly I am sure our supply helped to cover some other children.


Product list...
Luv's Diaper Wipes
Cricut Vinyl adhesive backed
Cricut Expression
Cricut Doodle charms cartridge
Cricut George Cartridge
Google Eyes 10mm
CM DP

A Pretty Face

Again I have CASED this Cut file from Jeannie Phillips at A Place for My Cards she used her Gypsy to create her card you can find the link here. I have had a wonderful time blurfing her site and am learning many many things there you should go and check it out.

You can download my DS. cut file here snowman face seasons greetings by Sara Paschal
When you use my .cut file please link back to my blog so we can all see your creation. You will need George and Basic shapes for the snowman and Beyond Birthday's for the sentiment.



Product list...
Cricut Expression
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut Geroge cartridge and Beyond Birthdays cartridge .cut file
Cuttlebug embossing folder snowflakes
paper scraps for snowman mostly SU
Mellow Moss and Cranberry Crisp card stock SU
PTI stampers select white card stock

Have a Happy Stamp Day!

Oval Snowman .cut file

As promised here is the .cut file for the card below link here

You will need Cricut, Cricut Design Studio and the George and Basic Shapes Cartridge. I have made this file to work with the baby bug and the expression.

Enjoy!

When you create with my .cut files please link back to my blog so we can all see your project

Nested Oval Snowman CASE

I so fell in love with this card (love in the winter) at A Place for My Cards she does a beautiful job on her Cricut cards inside and out and it is very inspiring. She has the Gypsy, I do not so I used GB and my Expression to make a similar cut file for her snowman card front. I will make a few changes to my files and get that uploaded for you sometime this week.



Product list...
Cricut Expression
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut GB cartridge
assorted paper scraps
Basic Grey Wonderland DP from the Blitzen Collection
Wire
SU ink and chalks for shading
Sakura blue glitter gel pen
Wire
Confetti Snowflakes
Bling

Happy Stamp Day!

Mug Warmer Coaster...Christmas Gifts 2009

Tutorial for Mug Warmer Coasters

This is what I am working on for Christmas gifts this year along with the mug tutorial I showed you on Monday (scroll down for Mug Shots post). I am working with what I have on hand for my trial runs and not doing my best job (so if it bothers you as much as it does me that things don't match or are wonky this is why) every designer has their working models;) Tell you one thing it sure smells YUMMY in my kitchen hot coffee and pumpkin pie, does not get much better then that combo this time of year.

Product list...
fabric 2 squares cut at 5 1/2 inches each
applique fabric 6 inch square
Cricut Expression
Cricut George Cartridge
Fusible Webbing 6 inch square
Iron
Sewing Machine
Uncooked Rice
Pumpkin Pie Spice

How to...Apply your fusible webbing to your six inch square piece of applique fabric (per directions on webbing)

Apply this bonded fabric to your Cricut Cutting mat.

For my project I used the flower from GBS cut at 3 3/4 inches.

Apply your cut flower to the right side of one of the 5 1/2 inch fabric squares (per fusible web directions).

Place your 5 1/2 inch fabric squares face together and stitch around making sure to leave an inch open in the middle of one side.

Turn the fabric squares right side out.

Fill your bag with uncooked white rice (about 1/2 cup), and 1t of pumpkin pie spice.

Stitch your 1 inch opening closed.

Warming Directions for Coaster...
Heat in microwave for two minutes on high.

Happy Stamp Day!

Hey There...!

Here is another birdhouse card I worked on while finishing up this round of PTI swapping. It is fun to make some extra pieces and then work different layouts, truthfully that is the hardest part of swapping for me finalizing the cards I want to make.



Product list...
All items Papertrey ink except Cricut was used to cut the birdhouse. You can download the .cut file I designed {here}.

You can see my swap card (Here)


Happy Stamp Day!

Moxie Fab World Challenge...Altered Frame

Holiday Stamping Challenge on Moxie Fab World Click this link for rules and a peek at More Moxie Fab Holiday Projects.

Product list...

Target Dollar Spot Frame
Papertrey ink Vintage Holiday Prints
Papertrey ink Ripe avacado card stock and ink
Papertrey ink Palette Noir ink
Papertrey ink spring moss card stok and buttons
Papertrey ink Stampers Select White card stock
Papertrey ink Everyday Button Bits stamp set
Papertrey ink Holiday Wishes stamp set
Papertrey ink Twine
Papertrey ink Pure poppy ink
Cross Bead from Hobby Lobby
Head Pin from Hobby Lobby
Darcie Glitter
Google Eye unknown
Mini Christmas lights Unknown
Cuttlebug embossing folder snowflakes
Cricut Expression
Cricut Design Studio with .cut file
Cricut George and Basic Shapes Cartridge
Dimensional dots
SU Scallop Border Punch
Dremel Tool
Xyron

You can grab my cricut .cut file in the post below.
Happy Stamp Day!

Swapping out the Welcome Mat...Lifelight Weekend

I have been playing around with my second card for this round of PTI swapping for a few weeks now. I wanted to use the PTI Everyday button Bits set (just love the little bird) that comes in the set. I also loved the birdhouse card on page 164 of the new SU catty so I created a .cut file for the cricut (Download .cut file here). Finally it all has come together and I have completed six of these little Tweets, Little J almost caused scrambled eggs (she loves them also and her little hands were all over my projects) LOL, AACK!

There is a ton of dimension and little things that just make this card so adorable. When I figured out the welcome mat for the sentiment I could not have been more proud of myself. I cut the oval with Cricut George after I elongated it a bit in DS program, it turned out to fit the sentiment from PTI's Everyday Classics perfectly on the first try (that does not happen often around here).



Product list...
Cruicut Expression
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut George Cartridge
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
PTI ink, card stock, dp, Buttons, everyday button bits, Everyday classics, Text Style
Pop Dots
Google Eyes


Reminder for all Christian Music lovers in the area or if you want to turn up your computer this weekend is LIFE LIGHT!{Link in left sidebar} You can read more about it {here} and {here}. The girls can't wait for Saturday at 4:30 that is when Lanae Hayle Plays.

Click to enlarge for printing...


Have a very happy and safe Holiday Weekend!

Butterfly Birthday Bag

Happy Birthday today to my wonderful stamping friend Cheryl!


This bag won first place in the stamping bag/wrap category. I cut the bag out with the cricut using the .cut file I created. You can download that .cut file {Here} you will need George and Paper doll Dress-up along with Cricut DS.

Product list...
PTI, buttons, stampers select white card stock, ink and Polka Dot Basics
Card stock black 12 by 12 unknown
Tissue Paper
red liner tape
cricut expression
cricut Design Studio
Cricut .cut file
Cricut George
Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up

Happy Stamp Day!

Hey Chick

Everyday Button Bits from PTI is most fun to stamp with, I really like the bird with a google eye or the french knot...

I still have far to go on getting the right close up shot with my new camera when I have figured it out I will replace the pics that are lacking.

Product list...
All items PTI except
Head Pin
Cuttle Bug Embossing Folder
Cricut for Look Alike Nesties

Happy Stamp Day!

Enjoy the Ride

Yes, I have a camera and I am still trying to figure everything out my pics and posts can only get better from here;)


This little Beauty scored a first place finish at the fair last week for the stamping stationary category, under comments they enjoyed the color combination and the organization. I used my PTI SS Reveal gift as a template however, I decided to leave off the handles and make it a bit more on the masculine side. You can find the template {here} For a more finished look of the clear boxes make sure you cut card stock to cover the inside of box otherwise when the cards and pad are removed your adhesive shows through the box. I also used a Velcro circle to adhere the flap to the back side of my tote.






Product list...
PTI Everyday Button Bits stamp set
PTI DP, card stock, ink, ribbon, buttons and clearly creative card box
Marvy scallop circle punch
cricut expression
cricut george cartridge
post it note pad
RSVP pen
SU punch, Lots of Thoughts and Borderline stamp sets
Red Liner tape
Velcro Circle
Scor Pal

It is the first day of school today D is a freshman and L is a seventh grader, my how time does fly.

Happy Stamp Day!

A Nice Tweet...Treat for you

**Sorry for the scan with all of the dimension on the card the scan just does not do the card justice. IRL it is a BEAUTY;)


I finally got my hands on the New SU caddy and on page 164 I fell in LOVE with the birdhouse card. I have made a .cut file for the cricut as my Download TWEET I mean TREAT for you, download the file {here}. When you use this .cut file for a creation please link it back to my blog so we all can see your work.

Product list...
PTI card stock, DP, buttons and ink
PTI stamp sets Polka Dot Basics and Everyday Button Bits
Cricut Expression
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut George cartridge
Cricut .cut file (download link posted above)
pop dots
floss
orange colored pencil

Happy Stamp Day!

All things grow with love

I love the color combonation that I used for this card the combonation of PTI's newest colors are amazing then to put them with ripe avacado and spring moss, WOW! I am toying with bringing back my own color challenges, what do you think?





Product list...
PTI Everday Button Bits
PTI card stock, ink, ribbon and buttons
Cricut Expression
Cricut .cut file (look alike nesties)
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut George
Lil Bloomers
cb embossing folder

Happy Stamp Day!

Challenged Friends

Scrap and Stamp Saturday Friend Challenge you can find more about it {here}

52 Weeks 52 sketches sketch challenge 31.






When I first saw the challenge on scrap and stamp Saturday I had a plan right away to use one of my fave photos of my good friend and I at her HS graduation party way back in 1988. (Yep, we are old fogies.) Well she says I am just because my birthday comes in June and hers in July. Next year we both hit the big 40, ACK!

We share many great memories and some we would rather forget for a friendship that has lasted since the second grade. She moved to Ohio a few years back and just recently came home to say goodbye to her Daddy, he passed away this past spring. Now we have one more thing in common the death of a parent, that falls in the class of some not so good memories.

One year back in middle school possibly even HS we did not talk to each other, some major fight that can't be recalled after so many years. Makes you wonder what could have been so bad that we did not speak for over a year...I will have to ask her if she remembers. My favorite bible passage about friends falls in Proverbs 17:17 When things go wrong as often do in any type of friendship God tells us to..."...love at all times".

Product list...
MM Chloe's Closet DP and pin
Basic Grey Chipboard
acrylic paint
PTI ribbon, jute and buttons
cricut expression
cricut .cut file scallop circles
cricut DS
Cricut George Cartridge

Happy Stamp Day!

Mickey Mouse Shape notepad

Mickey shape notepad .cut file You will need Cricut DS and Mickey and Friends Cartridge to cut this file.

I REALLY love making these shaped notepads, it is going along with the t shirt I made my Nephew for his birthday. I need to make a door sign for him yet and then his gift will be complete and I will start on his brothers (I have a great idea planned for him also).

The eyes would not cut crisp, time to change my blade, I am such a MISER;) I also grabbed SU rust (trying to rid myself of SU card stock before it becomes obsolete, I just keep reaching for my PTI stash) for the next one I would stick to black for the shadow base my scan really shows the rust.



Product list...
Card Stock
printer paper
padding compound
paint brush
double stick tape
Cricut Expression
Cricut Design Studio
Cricut Mickey and Friends Cartridge
Cricut George and Basic Shapes Cartridge
.cut file (link posted at top of this post)
black pom pom

Happy Stamp Day!

Happy Birthday Wise Owl

I love dressing up Wise owl for special events this is one of my fave cards and I can use it for Male bday's (I am so lacking in that area of card making).

product list...
PTI stamp sets: Wise Owl, It's a Celebration, Polka Dot Basics, button bits
PTI ink, paper, buttons and jute
SU more mustard card stock
Cricut
Cricut DS .cut file look alike Nesties
Brads

Happy Stamp Day!