Hi Everyone

Today i'm sharing with an adorable card for the younger set.

 This card was inspired by my nephew and daugter who are both totally in love with MINIONS from the Movie Despicable Me & Despicable Me 2

 

If you've seen Despicable Me 2 you probably known about the Evil Minions. I'm working on a card for that minion but I just need to figure out the hair :) So maybe you'll see that in the future

I hope you enjoy today's video 

Episode 131: Banner Birthday Card

Hi Crafters,

I've got another really simple, but super cute birthday card for you today. This can be made with any style pattern paper for almost any occasion using any circle punch!!

It's super versatile

I hope you enjoy today's video

Episode 130: One Layer Masculine Birthday Card

Hi All,

Today I wanted to try my hand at making Clean and Simple Birthday Cards.

This may be a simple card but it was a challenge as i find it hard not to add lots of embellishments and other do-dads. I've been pinning some inspiration over on my pinterest board, so maybe I will have a few more of these types of cards in the future

The entire project was less than 5 minutes start to finish, I didn't even have to edit the video which is a huge time saver

I hope you like it

 Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock

Stampin up Ink: Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron

Papertrey Ink Geometric Background Stamp

Papertrey Ink Communique Sentiments

I hope you enjoy the video!!!!

 

Episode 128: Birthday Cake Card using Miss Kate Cuttables

Hey Everyone

I took the last few days off since my little one had her first days of school and it was emotially and physically exhausting for me (very early mornings!!!!)

I will add the photos that I took on the first day onto my School scrapbook Album. I'm having them printed via the Groovebook Iphone App. Once my photos come in I will post more about that

This week I am moving onto Birthday Theme Projects!

This project was inspired by my old sketchbook that I found when my sister was helping me clean/organize my craft room. Many Sketch Gems in that book that I will be working out of slowly but surely.

Here is my project

I hope you Enjoy the video

 

Episode 127: Simple Apple Teacher Card

Hi Everyone,

Today I have another project to share with you. I am still going with the Back to School theme and I was going through my Stash and I found some adorable Simple Stories Papers from the Summer Fresh Collection

Although the collection is designed for "Summer", I think that the color palate is perfect for the transition into fall and most importantly back to school.

I combined my Summer Fresh papers with Some red Cardstock from the American Crafts Earth Tone Variety Pack 

Episode 126: Soak up the Sun Beach Scrapbook Layout

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a very relaxing Labor Day weekend.

Today I am sharing a scrapbook page that I made using some Miss Kate Cuttables. If you have never used her files. I can tell you that you are honestly missing out. She has the cutest cutting files that I have ever seen online. And that's the honest truth.

I recently went to the beach with my family, so I decided to make a fun summery scrapbook page to save my memories.

For my Layout I used the Beach Girl

available from The Silhouette Studio online  Store (here) 

or 

from Miss Kate Cuttables (here)

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  Soak up the Sun title

Available from the Silhouette online Store (here)- as the tile only

or 

The Miss Kate's Cuttables Store(here) with the shown additional cuts

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for my background I used

Miss Kate Background set of 6

available from the Silhouette online store (here)

or

The Miss Kate's Cuttables Store (here)

I used the Silhouette Cameo Print and Cut Feature for the title and the girl and I cut the Background shape normally using some Hot Pink American Crafts Cardstock

The Designer paper is from KI Memories- Toy Box 

The Kraft, Blue White and Yellow Cardstock is from Recollections

The Orange Cardstock is from American Crafts Earth Tones

I used my Fiskars Apron Lace punch to create the white borders on each page

Stiching made using my Signio Uniball White Gel pen

The Brown Ribbon is From Michael's

Corners Rounded with my Corner Chomper

I Stamped the little Girl's Face using PKS 640 Princess Faces Assortment using 

Colorbox Chestnut Roan ink

I hope you enjoy the video

1st Day of School Teacher Gift

Hey Ya'll

Today I am sharing a project that I made for my daughters Pre-K Teacher for the first day of school! 

I found an adorable box (3x4 lori whitlock apple favor box). This boxed is described as being 3x4 but in the video you will see how I made the box much bigger than those dimensions in order to fit my cards. My finished box is 7.5 x 5.25

Supplies:

All Cardstock from Recollections

Double Sided Tape

Celebrate it- Green Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Foam Squares

Silhouette Designer Edition Software

Silhouette Cameo

I hope you like my project.

I apologize in advance for the video quality. My camera is dying, it's stuck on the low-light enhancing feature even though it's turned off. Don't worry my new HD camera is coming in the mail any day now :)

Episode 121: Simple Valentine's day Card

Today since I'm sharing my last Valentine's day project of the year.

If you haven't already, Please take the time to subscribe to me on youtube to keep track of my video posts. SO far in 2013 i've uploaded more videos than I have for the entirety of 2012, your feedback keeps me going

Here is my project

and here is the video :)

Episode 119: Owl Valentine Card using Prepackaged notecard

Happy Monday,

Today I wanted to share with you another card project that I made using prepackaged notecards.

Once again I found these printed Kraft Cardstock cards at michaels i n the $1 bin, and I knew they were just destined for something great.

I used  this stamp set from Nikki Sivis

Henry's Brilliance Stamp set

I purchased it from Scrapbuck.com a long while ago, but it's no longer available on their site, so the above link is from Simon Says Stamp

Additionally I used this stamp set from technique tuesday , but Alas it's discontinued . Yes I purchased it that long ago...

Here is my project 

And I made a video for this project as well! Hope you like it



 

Episode 117: Another Chalkboard Valentine

It's the weekend!

YAY

Today i'm sharing another chalkboard card that I made

I was totally inspired by Tricia Barber's Card (here) that was showing up all over pinterest so I decided to use what I have to make one just like it

Thanks for the inspiration Tricia

I hope you all enjoy my project. Super fun to make!

Stamp comes from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Crazy 4 you"

Black Twine from Timeless Twine

Everything else from Michael's 

And of course i've made another video.

 That's 4 in a month, more than I did the entirety of last year

so please if you like my videos comment either here on youtube! or both :)

love your feedback!

Have an idea for me? Just use the contact me form and let me know!

Timeless Twine Challenge: Scraplift w/ videos!

Hey my crafty friends.

It's Challenge time over at Timeless twine and this Month it's a Scraplift.

What is a scraplift? Using someone else's project for inspiration, but making it your own.

This Month we are challenging YOU to take a look at the design Team projects previously posted on the Timeless Twine Blog, and to create your own project.

Please just make sure to link to the project you used as inspiration

Here are the specifics

*********Challenge details***********
Theme: Scrap Lift
Must "Scrap Lift" a project from the Timeless Twine blog.
Must reference (link) project that was scrap lifted in your blog post.

 Colors: Any colors
Shapes: What ever shape strikes you creativity =D
 

Embellishments: Timeless Twine of course =D  (If you haven't had a chance to purchase Timeless Twine yet, you may substitute with embroidery floss, hemp, yarn, etc.)
You can purchase Timeless Twine here.

 

Project MUST be new.

Deadline for challenge entries will be Sept 30, 2012 11:59pm (EST)
Winner will win a spool of Timeless Twine in the color of their choice (in-stock colors only).

For my project I was inspired by a card that My Design Team sister Jenny made Here

Jenny's Project- My design Inspiration

Orginally I wanted to try to make the twine diecuts, but after several failed attempts I decided to just copy her simple layout. I wanted to try to the clean and simple approach to cardmaking as my cards can be very involved with many layers.

Jenny used two pattern papers, one as a base and the other as a strip across and here is my attempt to replicate that simple clean style.

My project using Jenny's layout as inspiration. As you can see, I made it my own!

I went through my scraps and found some cardstock that would make a really nice card. I actually made some videos of my design process here, as well as a very detailed video of my coloring incase you were curious how I created such detailed shading on my project

My videos are divided in two parts because believe it or not this card was super time consuming






All stamps from Peachy Keen Stamps
All papers are from Recollections- available at Michael's
Pattern paper is from the Recollections Autumn Splendor


Hope you like it have a great day

Triple loop Bows

 TGIF,

Hey Papercrafters. Today is my Design Team Day over on the timeless Twine blog and I'm sharing a really cool tip on how I make my triple Loop twine bows

Here is the card that I made with this little Tip. I apologize in advance for the crappy picture. My Camera batteries haven't been lasting and seem to die after just 1-2 pictures. That's probably because I charge them for only like 5-10 minutes at a time because I'm impatient

 The Card is size standard A2 from Kraft Cardstock. I then added a scrap piece of white cardstock which I ran through my cuttlebug folder.   I use scraps of Bazzil Red and Blue Cardstock to add onto the card, cutting the large blue piece into a banner shape.

Today's post is going to be just a tip on how to recreate this style  twine bow on your own Projects.

Trust me it's alot easier than it looks

Thanks

Peachy Keen Stamps Sneak Peaks

Hey There Peachies,

Today is my day to post my sneak peaks over at Peachy Keen Stamps. I am just so in love with this new release. Perfect for Mother's Day Father's day and the whole entire summer. If you like BBQ then this stamp set is totally for you.


Today for my project I created a Gift card holder.
Sentiment, Background Stamp, and Burger Stamp, are all part of the May 2012 Peachy Keen Stamps Release. Twine is from Timeless Twine

Here are pictures of the inside of the card. I actually had decorated if after I had recorded the video for the project. All the stamps are part of the May 2012, Peachy Keen Stamps Release

Have a Fantastic Day

Terrific Tuesday Challenge: Forever Young

Hey there friends,

Today is another challenge at Scrappy moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge. They are working with the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge. Don't have that cartridge? Don't Own a cricut? That's perfectly fine. Just check out the cricut cartridge manual here, and see if you have a similar cut, or themed image.

I actually didn't get any crafty time this week. AT ALL But I did want to share with you some inspiration for the challenge.

Check out this really cute frame that I made for my friend a while ago. you can check out all the details for this project here

Here is the orginal project tutorial. Hope you enjoy it.

Also make sure you hop on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps in order to join in the challenge and check out the design team inspiration.

On another note,  I am working a few tutorials for next week. Featuring how to make 2 styles of Ribbon Flowers, and using the Rhinestone Starter Kit be on the look out for those.

Have a great day

Episode 108: Happy Bee-Day Card

Hey Friends,

Today I continuing showcasing projects for Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release. I was working on this card and last minute i decided to make it into a video.

For my project I am using Little Critters. This set is so fun and there are tons of great sentiments on there.

Here is my project

I hope you enjoy the video

Supply List:

Recollections Cardstock (Kraft Pink)

The Paper Company Heavy Weight Cardstock (White)

Basic Grey Urban Prairie Collection 12x12 (discontinued)

Prismacolor Pencils

Timeless Twine

PK-244 Bee Happy

Studio G Glitter Glue

Happy Pumpkin Day Card

Hey Friends,

Just wanted to share with you this adorable Card I made using some SVG ATTIC Files.

I used Tent Card & Pumpkin Patch SVG Sets to make this adorable card, which surprisingly isn't a Tent card at all. I manuiplated the file to create just a fun FLAT card. No Pop dots anywhere on this card.

Here is a quick video Hope you enjoy.


Materials

• Kraft Cardstock, Recollection
• DCWV Matchmakers Neutrals Textured Cardstock
• Recollections Simply Autumn Stack
•  SVG Attic SVG Files
• Tent Cards
• Pumpkin Patch
•  Scrappy Moms Stamps- Bewitched (Soon to be released
• "Happy Pumpkin Day"
• Peachy Keen Stamps PK 550- Pumpkin Faces
• Timeless Twine- Olive Green
• White Gel Pen
• Papertrey Ink True Black Ink Pad
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
• (4) Brown Brads- American Crafts
• Crop A dile

PKS Guest Designer Day 3- 3d Coffin

Welcome back to day #3 of my Guest  Designer for Peachy Keen Stamps.

Today I am in the Halloween mood. The heat wave that we've been having in Western New York FINALLY broke and it feels like fall. I love fall all of the colors and smells (think apple cider). I also just can't wait for Halloween.

Today I am showing you a super adorable 3D coffin that I made. And it has an extra special surprise inside.

Can't really show it in photos so please watch the short video below

Materials

Animated Coffin (around $3.99 from
Michaels, in Bolsa Wood Crafts Section)

Pattern Paper K& Company
Spookatcular

SVG Cuts Trick or Treat Lil Peeps Halloween Collection

Dracula cut at 4.25 inches tall 

Scrappy moms Stamps Bewitched Stamp Set (TO BE RELEASED SOON)

Peachy Keen Stamps PK-693 Monster Mash Faces 1 1/8 
 White Gel Pen

Quick Dry Adhesive

Modge Podge, Matte

Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink

Make Up Applicator Sponge ( to apply ink)

Sanding Tool

Papertrey Ink 110lb White Cardstock (to make paper spring)

This weeks Giveaway sponsored by Peachy Keen Stamps is an Everyday Faces Parts 4 to 5 inches. My Go-to set when I need a quick cute face on just about any project.

The great thing about this set is you can make ANIMAL FACES too :)



for a chance to win all you need to do is leave a comment with a way to contact you, you can also leave a comment on the pks blog  you'd like as well. Make sure you come back tomorrow for another Peachy
Project





as well as another chance to win this adorable Stamp Set.



have a great day!!!