Wednesday, January 16, 2013

~SWEETS FOR MY VALENTINE...INSPIRATION AT THE CUTTING CAFE~

The Cutting Cafe
 
It's Inspiration Time at the Cafe, and we were asked to work with one of the files below from The Cutting Cafe store
Hershey Kiss Treat Box Template & Cutting File
Hershey Kiss Shaped Card Template & Cutting File 
Heart Bag Cutting File & Template

I chose to work with the Heart Bag Cutting File & Template! It was so fun to make, that I couldn't just stop at one. I've got about 9 more sitting on my desk ready to be glued and decorated. They're so quick and easy and would perfect for any classroom or work space!!
If you don't have a cutting machine, no worries, you can cut these out easily by hand. Just print out the pdf file and you're on your way!! 
I also chose to work with a second file from the store... Hershey Kisses Valentine Bottoms, for the little wraps I done around the candies. They fit the bottom of the Hershey Kisses perfectly, but wanted to go with some candy that I had laying around, and I think they worked perfectly!! I also used an old piece of acetate that I had hoarded away for the heart cutout area. I love putting these bags together!!
Don't forget to head over to The Cutting Cafe Blog for even more inspiration!!!

Supplies Used
The Cutting Cafe - Heart Bag Cutting File
Hershey Kisses Valentine Bottoms
DCWV - The Fall Stack
Copics, Stickles for Valentine Bottoms
Lace from Stash for Bag and Candy
Scribbles - Wine Cordial
Liquid Pearls - Gold Pearl
Half Back Pearls
Acetate
Ghirardelli Chocolates

Saturday, January 12, 2013

~SEARCHING FOR LOVE at THE CUTTING CAFE~

The Cutting Cafe
 
It's Inspiration Time at the Cafe, and we were allowed to work with anything from The Cutting Cafe store. This week we were asked to use the file FEB 14.  


Once again I opened my file inside Paintshop Pro and changed the colors from black and white to turquoise and purple. Once I had that done, I printed a few copies out so that I would have one for piecing. I popped the "I love you" and hearts from the word search image, and printed out a sentiment of my own, that I thought worked well. If it doesn't...well...that's my brain's fault lol I went back and forth with a few sayings, but ultimately liked this one.
There's SOOOO many pieces to these sets, so you'll have plenty to choose from for your own projects!!!
Don't forget to head over to The Cutting Cafe Blog for even more inspiration!!!
Supplies Used
The Cutting Cafe - Feb 14
Versamagic Ink - Pearl Lavender
Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
DCWV - Mod-Retro Stack
Me & My Big Ideas - Black & White
DCWV - White Cardstock
1/2" Foam Tabs
InkEssentials - Glossy Accents
 Liquid Pearls - Platinum

Sunday, January 06, 2013

~SEW INSPIRING AT CRAFT US CRAZY~

Wow I'm going to crash Blogger posting twice in one week lol My New Year "goal" for 2013 is to find more time to craft. So far so good, but we are, of course only on day 5..lol but it's a start. 
For our challenge this week at Craft Us Crazy, is a photo inspiration challenge...but if you're drawing a blank on the picture, our alternate challenge theme is Something New! So there's surely something you can come up with and join us!! 
First our Inspiration Photo from our sponsor Ginger Blossom Designs! Check out our challenge blog for all the details on how to win a great tote bag, like the one above, made with the fabric shown in the picture below!! 

CHALLENGE INSPIRATION PHOTO

 I hope you enjoy the cards I was inspired to make from the photo. Don't forget to come join us at CRAFT US CRAZY!!




~SUPPLIES USED~
Digital Delights - Crafty Mouse Digi Image
Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine
Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
DCWV the CRAFTY Stack
Glitz Stickles - Tiara
Stickles - Gunmetal
Red Floss, Buttons, Pin Needle, Ribbon from Stash
the Paper Studios - Hardware Brad
Foam Tabs
Martha Stewart Chalk Ink - Wasabi, Leaf Bud, Duck Blue, Sea Lavender
Dew Drop Brilliance - Pearl Lavender, Silver, Pearl Purple
Atyou Spica - 08 Turquoise, 01 Lavender
Copic Multiliner - 0.3, 0.8
Copics - 
Left card
Mouse - E35, E31, E34, E31, E21
Nose, Thimble, Pin - C7, C5, C3, C1
Thimble Band, Button, Shoes - BG75, BG72, BG10
Ears, Cheeks - R22, R21, R20
Right Card
Mouse - E34, E31, E21
 E53, E51, E50, E55
Nose, Thimble, Pin - C7, C5, C3, C1
Ears, Cheeks - R22, R21, R20
Thimble Band, Button, Shoes - BV04, BV02, BV00

CHALLENGES ENTERED
Pile It On - Pile On the Embellishments 
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Anything Goes 
Pixie Dust Studios - It's All New To Me

Tuesday, January 01, 2013

~INSPIRATION TIME AT THE CUTTING CAFE~

The Cutting Cafe
 

I'm so excited to announce that Regina at The Cutting Cafe invited me back to design for her! I just love Regina and all of her awesome files and stamps, so I'm so happy to be back on her design team, surrounded by so many creative and talented ladies!!

It's Inspiration Time at the Cafe, and we were allowed to work with anything from The Cutting Cafe store. I chose three files for my project. The files are so versatile, that it's easy to find yourself working with multiple files for a single project.

The Inspiration part of my project came from a dear friend of mine. A few days ago I found out that one of my dearest and truest friends will undergo a double masectomy soon. My heart has been so heavy since she told me, so I wanted to do something for her. I know a little card won't ease all the thoughts she's having right now, but I hope that it'll at least bring a small smile to her face, if only for a few minutes. Much love to you my friend!!

For my card above, I chose to work with the following files from The Cutting Cafe:
I first lightened the lines of my Beautiful Rose layer using Paintshop Pro. Once I had that done, I printed out directly to my patterned paper that I had chosen. I then used my copics to color my rose in. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I wanted the rose to be the focal point of the card, so I tried to keep everything around it simple. I then took some Glossy Accents and highlighted the petals and leaves, giving the rose some dimension.
After I was through with my Rose, I just began layering my pieces the way I liked. I then used a sentiment for the inside.
There's SOOOO many pieces to these sets, so you'll have plenty to choose from for your own projects!!!
Don't forget to head over to The Cutting Cafe Blog for even more inspiration!!!
 
Supplies Used





Copics -  For the Rose - R20, R24, R29, R59
For the Leaves - YG25, YG21, YG03, YG63
Versamagic Ink - Sahara Sand, Rocket Red
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Vintage Shabby Paper Stack
Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
1/2" Foam Tabs
Kaisercraft Half Back Pearls - Snow
InkEssentials - Glossy Accents

 
Challenges Entered


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

~INSPIRATION PARTY at THE CUTTING CAFE~

We're having a party of inspiration this week at The Cutting Cafe!! I love inspiration time!! You can find such amazing and creative inspiration at The Cutting Cafe's blog this week. So make sure you go and check out all the lovely work from all of our Design Team! While you're there remember to stop back by on Thursday and leave a comment and you may be a lucky winner of 3 sets of your choice from The Cutting Cafe store!!
This week's inspiration, Regina asked us to use the PARTY HATs files! You have got to check these out!! They would work perfect for any celebration! I chose to work with the Fun with Party Hats Printable Stamp Set! I had such a great time working with this file. Maybe because I was making it for my youngest baby, who turned 18 on Feb 20th..or maybe because Regina's files are always fun to use and work with. I'm thinking it's both reasons!! 

For my project, I started off with one of the Party Hats, taking it into my Paintshop Pro and adding the Miami Dolphins Logo to it. I erased the bottom portion of my logo so it looked as if the turquoise part was water and it was jumping from the water. I cut out another dolphin to layer the logo, and the same with the tassel part at the top, adding some feathers to it. But then I thought...February...Mardi Gras!!...soooooo
I turned it into a Mardi Gras party hat!!! I thought it turned out really cute and I think my son will love it. If for nothing else, to hang on his wall with the rest of his Miami Dolphins items! 
Thanks for looking and hope you were inspired in some small way to make your own party hats!!

~ Supplies Used~
Georgia Pacific - White Cardstock
Stickles -- Turquoise, Orange Peel, Frosted Lace
Scribbles - Iridescent Golden Turquoise
Glossy Accents
Feathers - Ebay
Wooden Dowel - Michaels
Face Mask - Darice
Hot Glue Gun

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

~SWEET INSPIRATION TIME at THE CUTTING CAFE~

We're giving you some SWEEEEEET Inspiration this week at The Cutting Cafe!! I love inspiration time!! You can find such amazing, creative and sweet inspiration at The Cutting Cafe's blog this week. So make sure you go and check out all the lovely work from all of our Design Team! While you're there remember to leave a comment and you may be a lucky winner of 3 sets of your choice from The Cutting Cafe store!!

This week's files can be dangerous if you're anything like me!! Of course if we're working with the awesome Candy Sentiments Printable sets you have to have the candy to go with it right?? Now you see why I say this is a dangerous week!!! Of course the project got candy, but then I have all this yummy sweet chocolatey candy leftover, and it always manages to find its way in my hands and then into my mouth lol

For this project I chose to use and eat TOOTSIE ROLLS!!!! Who doesn't love tootsie rolls? I thought this would be a cute project for my sons' girlfriend. So of course I had to have something to put the Tootsie Rolls in, so I went back to The Cutting Cafe store and grabbed this cute Square Box with Window template and Cutting file!! 
I started off by bringing the Orange and brown Tootsie Roll background into my Paintshop Pro and changing the color to Purple...I love purple!! Once I had the color the way I wanted it, I put it back in my printer and printed off the Square Box with Window template on the backside and cut it out!! Yep I used my trusty scissors and hands for this one!! I cut a piece of clear plastic out of a box I had laying around for the window part. Very easy and quick to put together! Then I took one of the Sentiment tags that you'll get in this set and done some doodling with my stickles. So if you have a lot of school projects to get done, go snag these files and get to creating!! 
~ Supplies Used~
Georgia Pacific - White Cardstock
Purple Cardstock from Stash
Glitz Stickles -- Grape
Offray - Satin Wired Ribbon - Firefly
Offray - 1/8" Cream Ribbon
Colorbox CatsEye Fluid Chalk - Silver and Lavender
TOOTSIE ROLL SNACK BARS

Thursday, February 02, 2012

~INSPIRATION AT THE CUTTING CAFE...VALENTINE'S~

It's Thursday so that means more inspiration at The Cutting Cafe!! I love Thursdays so you can be inspired by everyone's creativity!!! At that's exactly what you'll find over at The Cutting Cafe's blog this week. So make sure you go and check out all the lovely work from all of our Design Team! While you're there remember to leave a comment and you may be a lucky winner of 3 sets of your choice from The Cutting Cafe store!!


I've been working on a project for this week that's not quite through drying yet, but I wanted to get something up so you didn't miss your chance to see all the great inspiration. So I went back in my archives and found one of my all time favorite cards using one of Regina's Valentine sets! Which did I tell you that she has an AWESOME SALE going right now on?? Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the inspiration POST HERE!!


I knew immediately which set I just had to work with, and that was the Fun with Valentine's Day--Printable Stamp Set and the It's All About Love--Printable Stamp Set!! These two sets are so fun and whimsical, or you could make them sweet and elegant, it's completely up to you!
~ Supplies Used~
GinaK -- Pure Luxury White Cardstock
Core'dinations Black Magic -- Hocus Pocus
Computer Generated Font -- Duchess
Stampin' Up -- Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Up -- Lavendar Lace Ink
Stampin' Up -- Perfect Plum Ink
VersaMagic -- Red Magic Chalk Ink
The PaperStudio -- Spare Parts -- Silver Brad
Stickles -- Lavender
Glitz Stickles -- Grape, Ruby Slippers
Marvy Uchida -- 3" Circle Punch

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

~INSPIRATION TIME at THE CUTTING CAFE~

Happy Wednesday!!! Phew for a short week, this sure has been a hectic week! Maybe because I'm still trying to play catch up from last week, when my son felt it was necessary to pass on his stomach virus to me!! Boy that bug sure knocked me on my bottom! I hope and pray that none of you out there catches this thing! 

 Anyways, if it's Wednesday, that means its Inspiration Time over at The Cutting Cafe!!! This week, Regina asked us to use one of her Valentine treat boxes, bags, or pockets. I chose to work with the Heart Pockets, and since I missed last weeks inspiraiton due to illness, I chose to use the Long Sentiment Tags as well. I made this card to send to my mom for Valentine's Day. She loves reading her Bible and motivational books, so thought I wanted to give her a bookmark also. So when I seen the Heart Pockets files and the Long Sentiments Tags at The Cutting Cafe, I knew they would work perfectly together with what I wanted to do!!
I love the versatility of Regina's files. I loved the hearts pocket, but I wanted to position the hearts differently. So, I printed one of the files that was closest to what I was wanting, and then printed another copy for dissection. The first copy I used to make a blank pocket, and the second I used to cut out the hearts for placement onto the blank pocket. Just what I wanted!! And how can you beat 4 pockets for $1.50?? YA CAN"T!! So hurry over to The Cutting Cafe and check out this file along with all the other fabulous printable sets and files that Regina has. Remember that all files come in PDF format and most also come in WPC and SVG formats.
 Thanks for looking at my project and don't forget to check out the rest of our teams Inspirational projects!!! Regina always has a great giveaway too...so be sure to stop by and leave your comments ... HERE.
~Products Used~
DCWV - Doodlin' Around
Recollections - Black Cardstock
Georgia Pacific - White Cardstock
Glitz Stickles - Ruby Slippers
Fibers - Various colors from stash
Paintshop Pro X3 - Alter colors on Long Sentiment Tags Words
Assorted Rhinestones(Michael's) - Hearts
Rhinestone Stickers(Michael's) - Gold 
Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Walnut Stain
Sandpaper

Entered into the following Challenges:
Crafty Creations - Valentine Theme
Scrapbook Sisters - My Sweet Valentine
Anything Goes - Anything Goes
Celebrate the Occassion - Any Occassion must use Polka Dots
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - Seeing Red - Use Red as dominant Color

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

~INSPIRATION AT THE CUTTING CAFE~

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! 
Phew we've made it to Tuesday. For some of us, we're having a short week this week, and then next week its back to a full one. I already miss my husband being around the house, the holidays has a way of spoiling us! Today was Christopher's first day back to school after his car accident. It's definitely been a long few months, but a very THANKFUL one more importantly. We've got a few more months of rehab ahead, but he's a strong kid, so I know he'll pull through.  Also..I'm happy to announce that I've been chosen to rejoin the design team at The Cutting Cafe!! I'm so excited to be with Regina and all the ladies once again. I love all of Regina's files and stamps, so it's never hard coming up what to do with them, my hardest choice is which file to use, as you'll see below lol
With that being said, its Inspiration Time at The Cutting Cafe!! This week we were asked to work with the Loopy Loop Bow Flower! I love this file because it's so versatile, and it comes with the bow it two different forms...with the holes and a plain one. This file comes in PDF, WPC and SVG format, for those of us with electric cutters and without. For my bow, I used the PDF file, to show how easy and cute it comes out even if you use your old faithful scissors. This bow will work with whatever project you have going, it's all in the papers you use. So get those Valentine ideas flowing, and fit this lovely Loopy Loop Bow Flower into your sketch!!
For my project this week, I made a little set for my aunt's granddaughter, Olivia. They like to send mail to each other, so I thought they could use this during their craft time while she's at my aunt's house. Olivia has been under the weather recently so I hope this brings a smile to her face :) 
and more pictures of inside the box using even more files from The Cutting Cafe!!!

 Regina personalized some handmade labels for Olivia to use from the Handmade Just For You Labels
Thanks for checking out my project, and be sure to head over to The Cutting Cafe tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012) for more inspiration and a giveaway!!!
~JERI~

SUPPLIES USED
The Cutting Cafe-
DCWV - The Spring Stack
The Spring Stack Cardstock
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Small Butterfly Punch (not sure of brand, unmarked on punch)
Multiple Flower Punches - I believe they're Marvy Urich punches
Crayola Crayons
Twine from The Twinery
Signature Heart Accents - Heidi Grace Designs
Large Turquoise Gem from stash
Stickles - Silver
Pink Satin Ribbon from stash
Lace from stash
Handmade tag
Jolee's Pearl and Turquoise half Pearls Bling

I'm entering it into the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Use your new stash (Twine, Jolee's Bling)
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Something New (Twine, Jolee's Bling, Cutting Cafe Files)
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

Thursday, December 15, 2011

~MERRY CHRISTMAS from Craft Us Crazy and KennyK Downloads~

This week at Craft Us Crazy we've decided to do a surprise challenge and we have a great sponsor to go along with it.....
The challenge this week, is of course...Christmas and/or Humorous for those who might not celebrate Christmas. I would personally like to thank Kenny and Elena for this great image I got to work with this challenge, and I have a few more coming throughout the next two weeks. They're so much fun to play with!! And the winner of our challenge will win 5 digital images!!! So what ya waiting for? Come on over and join us!!

So without further ado, here's Queen's Cutie wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!
Believe it or not this is the first time I've ever colored a KennyK image. To be honest, I've always been intimidated by them. Never thought I would do them the justice that they deserve, but I do believe that Queen's Cutie turned out pretty nice. So you better believe I'll be adding more of these images to my shopping list! 
I tried to make my card look like a present, with the great Loopy Loopy Bow from The Cutting Cafe. This file was another fun addition to play with. I chose to print each of the pdf files off instead of using my cutter. I wanted to see how easy it would be, and I was right, it was just as easy printing and cutting by hand, as it was using my cutter. I really had so much fun making this card. The papers are from DCWV Christmas Stack and I done the "Merry Christmas" with the font Broadway and chose to distress the edges of each layer. Pulled out a button and some twine from The Twinery, and voila! She's ready to go wish someone a very Merry Christmas!!! 

I hope that everyone has a very safe and happy holidays over the next few weeks. I wish you all the happiness and laughter that Christmas brings. I pray that everyone has a VERY SAFE and fun New Year's Eve as well. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!!!!!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Products Used
KennyK Downloads - Queen's Cutie Digital Stamp
DCWV - The Christmas Stack
Papertrey Ink - White Cardstock
Font - Broadway
Green Button from Stash
The Twinery Twine - Pea Pod and Maraschino
Studio G Ink - Green
Dew Drop - Versa Magic - Red Magic
Distresser
Copic Markers
Hair - E59, E37, E35, E33, E50
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E11 Atyou Spica #2 Pink
Shirt - R21, R22, R24, R27 Atyou Spica #3 Red
Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97
Boots - C1, C3, C5, C7

I'm also entering the following challenges
ABC Christmas Challenge - Y is for YIPPEE..Anything Christmassy
All That Scraps - Anything Goes
Crafting For All Seasons - Christmas
Crafts and Me - Christmas
Little Red Wagon - Christmas 
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi

Monday, December 05, 2011

~Sketchy Inspiration at The Sweet Stop~

Happy Monday!! Well hopefully it'll be a happy Monday for everyone! It's a cold one here in Arizona, so I think a day of crafting and keeping warm is in order!! 
I came across a great challenge at The Sweet Stop, a sketch challenge, which I hardly ever do, but I loved this one for some reason. So, I decided to give it a try. I made this card for a dear friend of mine that lost her husband a few days ago. I hope it lets her know how much we're all thinking about her. We love you Mary!


On to the sketch... The sketch below is what we were to follow at The Sweet Stop. We could turn it, flip it, change the shape but needed to stay as close as we could to it, so I believe I accomplished that. Sometimes it's nice to have that inspiration, whether a picture, a sketch, an idea to jumpstart your creative juices. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my card. I appreciate ya taking the time out of your busy day! Have a great week!!
~SUPPLIES USED~ 
Elisabeth Bell (Elphine House Australia) Rubber Stamp - Daisy 
Card Sketch - The Sweet Stop
K & Company - Studio K - Blue Distressed Wood Flat Paper
Chatter Box - Scrapbook Walls - Butter Bloom
Chatter Box - Scrapbook Walls - Great Room Floral

CutCardstock.com - Cryogen White Cardstock
Colorbok - White Cardstock
Fiskars - Border Punch - Threading Water
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
JustRite - Victorian Nested Frames
                      Sympathy Nested Sentiments
Pebbles I Kan Dee - Chalks
CTMH - Edge Distresser
1/4" Nylon Woven Edge Ribbon - Cream
Offray - 1/8" Polyester Double Face Satin - Cream
Bow Easy
Copics - 
Hair - E50, E31, E33, E37
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20
Flowers - R20, R22, R27
Shirt - R22, R27, R46, R59
Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97
Grass/Leaves - G12, G82
Entering the following Challenges
The Sweet Stop - SSS137 Sketch
Crafting When We Can - Borrow A Sketch
2 Sisters Challenge - Punches/Dies 
Craft Your Days Away - Buttons or Bows
Card Makin Mamas - Sentiments

Saturday, December 03, 2011

~Thinking of You with Daisy~

 Happy Saturday!! Who's ready for the LSU/UGA game?? anyone...anyone?? I am!! I'm not a LSU fan, but I can't stand UGA, so I'll be rooting for LSU tonight and then waiting for Alabama to roll all over them in the National Championship Game! Anywho..on with why we're here lol
 I made this card for a family member that's going through a tough time right now, so I wanted her to know that I was thinking about her. I do believe that this adorable Elisabeth Bell stamp, does just that. Daisy is lost in thought wishing that she could say or do something to make her day a little bit better! Daisy and I hope that we put a little smile on her face, if only for a few seconds. 
~SUPPLIES USED~ 
Elisabeth Bell (Elphine House Australia) Rubber Stamp - Daisy 
Card Sketch - Taylored Expressions
Prima Paper Stack - Melody Collection
                                       Moulin Rouge Collection
Sizzix Little Textures - Sandbox Paper Collection - Blue Jeans
CutCardstock.com - Cryogen White Cardstock
Colorbok - White Cardstock
Stampin' Up - Scallop Trim Border Punch
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
JustRite - Victorian Nested Frames
                      Sympathy Nested Sentiments
Pebbles I Kan Dee - Chalks
Tim Holtz - Tiny Staples
3D Foam Tabs/ATG 714 Tape/Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive/Mini Glue Dots
CTMH - Edge Distresser
Making Memories - Sander
Copics - 
Hair - E50, E31, E33, E37
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20
Flowers - R20, R22, R27
Shirt - R22, R27, R46, R59
Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97
Grass/Leaves - G12, G82

Challenges Entered
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Anything Goes
Some Odd Girl - Easel Cards
Cooking It Up with Katie - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Stampavie and more - Easel Card

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