Simply Crafty SVGs - Decagon Gift Box

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to a new project share for Simply Crafty SVGs!

This month I'm sharing a really pretty little box!
I confess to REALLY liking this one...very much!

I've used the cut file called:

Decagon Gift Box


Here's my version:

Isn't that pretty?

It's so much fun to put together too!

The cut file includes several options, 

including panels and another top layer.

Since I used these pretty gold foil papers I didn't need the panels.

I think it needs to be filled with something very special!

The bow on the top is really fantastic...and so much easier than it looks!

I'll be using this one again and again!

I just folded it and glued it together,

and then I added a beautiful button from my stash. 

It was a shank button in the perfect colors,

so I just snipped off the shank before gluing it to the center.

File from Simply Crafty SVGs:

Decagon Gift Box

Other Materials Used:

Cricut Explore Air Machine;

Craft Smith Gold Gift Paper Pad;

Button From My Stash.

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Thanks for stopping by today!
I hope you found some inspiration!
I'll be back next month to share a brand new project! :o)

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Here are all the links:

Simply Crafty SVGs Shop

Simply Crafty SVGs Blog

Simply Craft SVGs Facebook

My Scrap Chick - Fun New Project!

Hello, my friends!

Today I have a fun new project share for My Scrap Chick!

Today I'm featuring the:

Recipe Card Dividers.

Here's what my finished dividers look like:

Don't those look fun?

I've been really busy cleaning/sorting/purging. 

In the process, I came across this wood picket fence box.

Right away I thought of a use for it, and found a place for it, and got to work!

The first thing I needed to find was some tabbed dividers.

Of course I went straight to My Scrap Chick and found just what I needed.

I measured my box first, and then resized the file to fit just right.

The file has three tab options: left, center, and right.

I decided I wanted them to be black,

so I grabbed some black cardstock, and got busy.

I cut multiples of each

I then measured the dividers, and cut papers to fit them,
leaving a black border.
I used a great Bible Journaling paper pad from Recollections.
Does that give you a hint of what I'm putting together?

Yes! It's going to be my new Scripture Card Box.

I'm going to come up with a good name for it,

and I think I'll probably do some decorating of the box itself.

I'll be filling this box with fun creative cards,

that will include my favorite Scripture Verses.

I'm really excited about this new project!

I originally started my blog just to participate in an online Scrpture Challenge.

I did that for years...until it ended.

Then I got busy, and would only share a faith project now and then.

I'm excited to be getting back to something I love so much!

Of course I'll be using some great files from My Scrap Chick,

and lots of other goodies, to create my Scripture Cards.

I hope you'll continue to come by and check them out! 

Maybe you want to find a box of your own and join me! :o)

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back soon with another fun project share!

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Have you signed up for the My Scrap Chick newsletters yet?

Don't forget to do that!

You really don't want to miss out on any of the great freebies! :o)

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Here are all the links you need:

My Scrap Chick Shop

My Scrap Chick Blog

My Scrap Chick Facebook

My Scrap Chick Maker's Group on Facebook

Dies R Us - Quick and Easy Flower Tutorial

Happy Wednesday, friends!

It's time for a new project share for Dies R Us.

I've used the  Sizzix Tim Holtz - Small Tattered Florals die for my samples.
They were in stock when I began this project,
but I see now that they're out of stock.
These ideas will work well with many other flower dies too.
I follow the same steps for the Tim Holtz Bigz Tattered Florals die.

I like to cut multiples of these, and put them together in front of the tv.

I also like to make them from white cardstock.

Since I don't have a specific project in mind, 

I'm not sure what color I will need. 

Making them all white gives me any option of color,

with inking, spraying, or painting.

For the first flower, I cut two each of the three largest flowers.

I spritz them with a little bit of water,

and then roll them up into tight little buds.

Then I set them aside to dry completely.

Once they're dry, I carefully open the flowers out.

Then I use liquid glue to adhere the petals together,

from largest to smallest, off-setting the petals.

As you can see in the photo of my finished flower,

I actually re-rolled the final die-cut layer before adhering it into the center of the flower.

This flower has lovely texture and dimension.

It's ready to be sprayed any color.

It also looks really pretty with just the tips all inked up.

For my second flower sample,

I die-cut two each of a large, a medium, and a small.

I then use my stylus and my foam pad to shape the flowers.

First, I lay it face side down on the foam,

and run the stylus over the back of each petal.

Then I turn the flower over, 

and apply pressure to the center of the flower with the stylus.

This gives each flower petal a lovely shape.

Then I adhere my flowers together with wet glue, 

from largest to smallest, off-setting the petals. 

I decided that I wanted to use just one of each size for this flower.

So the layers I cut made two complete flowers.

These still have wonderful texture but not as much bulk as the first sample.

Again, they're ready to be colored any way you want. 

This flower also offers a lovely center to add a pearl, rhinestone, or bead.

There you have it...two different quick and easy flowers.
Great to have on-hand for whenever you need a flower.

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Thanks so much for stopping in today!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Dies R Us Product Used:

  Sizzix Tim Holtz - Small Tattered Florals

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Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R s Challenge Blog. 

 There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month 

and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!

Vilda Stamps - Sweet Dreams

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with my second project for Vilda Stamps!

It's another card but this time I've used another one of the adorable kids!
This set includes two sweet kids that are all ready for bed!

I've used:

V837 Stamp Set - Sleeping Bags Sweet Dreams

Here it is:

Isn't that a sweet image?

They look so cozy and comfy,

They're either heading to bed, or to the couch to watch a good movie!

I made it into a clean and simple shaped/layered card,

and added a couple of die-cut swirls.

I also added a little bit of Stickles for some sparkle!

Vilda Stamps Used:

V837 Stamp Set - Sleeping Bags Sweet Dreams

Other Materials Used:

Bazzill Cardstock;

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black;

Stickles - Grape Ice, Diamond.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!

I'll be back soon with more fun Vilda projects!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!

I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 

while working on a DT in Germany!

The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.

They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:

Vilda Stamps Blog

Vilda Stamps at Engstroms Artstudio AB

Vilda Stamps Facebook

Vilda Stamps - Another Thank You Card

Hello, my friends!

It's my time to share some projects for Vilda Stamps!

For my first project today, I have made a cheerful Thank You card.

I have used:

V850 Stamp Set - Squares, Circles and Star, and

V693 Stamp Set - English Texts 2010.

Here it is:

The squares stamp makes such a great background!

You can feature anything on the squares but I chose some pretty felt flowers.

I stamped in a bright green,

which is a great contrast for the bright pink.

Then I found just the right paper for the background!

The sentiment was also stamped in the bright green.

Then I just added some pretty pink ribbon and a little bow!

It's such a fun card to put together!

These stamps could be combined in the same way

to make a very masculine grungy card.

I think I'll have to do that next month! :o)

Vilda Stamps Used:

V850 Stamp Set - Squares, Circles and Star, 

V693 Stamp Set - English Texts 2010.

Other Materials Used:

K & Company - Sweet Nectar Paper;

Memento Ink - Pear Tart;

Offray Ribbon;

Unknown Felt Flowers.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!

I'll be back soon with my second project!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!

I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 

while working on a DT in Germany!

The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.

They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:

Vilda Stamps Blog

Vilda Stamps at Engstroms Artstudio AB

Vilda Stamps Facebook

Maker's Movement - The Sky is the Limit

Hello, my friends!

Today I'm sharing an ATC that I made

using some fun products from Maker's Movement.

Of course I've used my Crossover II Machine for all the die-cutting.
It's such a great machine!

I've also used:

Hello Spring Stamp and Die Set, and

Essential Sentiments Stamp Set.

Here's my ATC:

Isn't that little bird sweet? 

I was looking for my small scale cloud/sky paper,

when I came across this one with the pretty pink feathers.

It has kind of a wispy cloudy background behind the feather,

and I think it's perfect for this project!

I stamped the flower, the bird, and the banner on white cardsock,

using black ink. 

Then I die-cut them all out before adding them to the ATC base.

I added the flower to the top left corner.

I used the flower and leaf stamp from the set to create a little nest for the bird,

using brown and black ink.

Then I used little foam squares to add the banner and the little bird.

Finally, I used my makers to do just a little bit of pale colouring and shading.

This stamp set is so perfect for those of us that like to make ATCs,
and lots of other fun little projects!

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Maker's Movement Products Used:

Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System,

Hello Spring Stamp and Die Set,

Essential Sentiments Stamp Set.

Other Materials Used:
Carta Bella - Wildflowers Paper;
Memento Ink - Desert Sand, Tuxedo Black;
Markers.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links for you:

Maker's Movement Website

Maker's Movement Facebook

Vilda Stamps - Butterfly Girl Tag

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with my second project for Vilda Stamps!

This time I have a sweet Butterfly Girl Tag!
I have used:

V618 Stamp

Here it is:

Isn't she adorable?

A sweet little butterfly has landed on her nose!

I have quite a few photos of this tag.

It's the first time I've used my Prima Metallic Watercolors,

and I just love the shimmer they produce! 

The Altair Art Papers were the perfect match to the colors!

I drew from the butterfly on her nose

and added a fun punched butterfly border strip to the top of the tag.

Then I added some sparkle pen to the strip,

to mimic the shimmer in the watercolor.

I also added some stickles to the butterfly on her nose,

just to make it stand out a little bit more.

I took some of the butterfly cutouts from the strip, folded the wings,

and adhered them to the tag.

I finished them off with some sparkle pen.

Finally, I added an eyelet and some ribbon to the top of the tag!

Vilda Stamps Used:

V618 Stamp

Other Materials Used:

Watercolor Paper;

Prima Metallic Watercolors;

Spellbinders Labels 11;

WRMK Corner Chomper - Scallop;

EK Success Edger - Butterfly Chain;

Altair Art - Ever and Always II Paper;

Offray Ribbon;

Spectrum Noir - Sparkle Pen.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!

I'll be back soon with more fun Vilda projects!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!

I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 

while working on a DT in Germany!

The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.

They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:

Vilda Stamps Blog

Vilda Stamps at Engstroms Artstudio AB

Vilda Stamps Facebook

Vilda Stamps - Soccer Boy Card

Hello, my friends!

It's my time to share some projects for Vilda Stamps!

On the 12th and 21st of each month, I will be sharing two projects/blog posts,

that I hope will inspire you to get some Vilda Stamps of your own.

They have such a fabulous variety of stamps to create with!
Due to the time difference between Canada and Sweden,
I will share my first project in the evening,
and my second project the next morning.

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For my first project today,
 I have made a card that would be great for a boy!
I have used:

V834 Stamp Set

When the name of this stamp set is translated to English, it's called:
Boy with Hose Bell and Strawberry Girl
I'm not sure if the "Hose Bell" is referring to the slingshot or the soccer ball! lol
There are five stamps in this set.
It includes two sweet characters and some accessories.

Here is my card:

I stamped and watercolored my image.

I did it on the textured side of the paper,

so you can see that texture in the photos.

I kept the embellishments very simple.

I added a piece of a felt die-cut strip of soccer balls.

These sweet images are so much fun to play with!

Vilda Stamps Used:

V834 Stamp Set

Other Materials Used:

Watercolor Paper;

Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black;

Prima Watercolor Pencils;

Paint Brush;

Bazzill Cardstock;

Unknown Felt Trim.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!

I'll be back soon with my second project!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!

I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 

while working on a DT in Germany!

The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.

They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:

Vilda Stamps Blog

Vilda Stamps at Engstroms Artstudio AB

Vilda Stamps Facebook

Maker's Movement - Fun With Kayla's Embellishment

Hello, my friends!

I'm back today to share a fun project for Maker's Movement!

Guess what?
There is no paper used in my project today!
Instead, I've stitched up a cute little pincushion!

When I did the review of the Crossover II Machine (HERE),

I cut some red felt with the beautiful Kayla's Embellishment Fab Die.
This die came along with the machine.

The fab die cut multiple layers of the felt so smoothly:

I had cut four of them, and they are just too good to waste!

I found this fabric in my stash and thought it was just perfect for this project!
I cut two rectangles that measured 6 1/2 x 7 1/2.
My finished pincushion is 6 x 7.

I had so much fun making this project! 

I used black crochet cotton to stitch the felt onto the fabric,

using a blanket stitch.

I then stitched the circle in place, in the same manner. 

I dug into my antique button box

and found one that matched the color of the buttons in the fabric. 

The button has some fabulous crackle on it.

I stitched the button in place on the front,

while threading through a black button on the back.

I pulled the thread tight, so that it's nicely tufted,

and tied a knot on the black button. 

(as shown in the photo above)

Finally, since this is a pincushion,

I thought I should stick a few pins in it! lol 

I'll probably use this pincushion in my sewing room.

I might have to make another one to put in my craft room.

It would be a great place to store my decorative pins!

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Maker's Movement Products Used:

Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System,

with Kayla's Embellishment Fab Die.

Other Materials Used:
Fabric;
Black Crochet Cotton;
Stuffing;
Antique Buttons.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links for you:

Maker's Movement Website

Maker's Movement Facebook

Dies R Us - Charming Grunge or Rustic Charm?

Happy Wednesday, my friends!

It's time for a new project for Dies R Us!

As you can see by my title,
I didn't quite know what to call this card.  

I love the combination of a grungy or rustic background,

and the delicacy and prettiness of a doily, flowers, or ribbon!

So that's what I did for today's card!

First, I chose the paper I wanted for my background. 

I die-cut it using the medium frame die from the Yvonne Creations - Holly Jolly Card Set.

Then I chose a coordinating cardstock, folded it,

and used the largest frame die to cut the card base.

For the doily I chose the Cheery Lynn - Spring Flower Burst Doily.

I cut it from the same cardstock as the card base.

Once I had it in place in the center of the background,

I decided that it covered up too much of the brick design.

So I cut the doily in half, and adhered it in place along the top of the card.

I then added some pretty little flowers,

and a big sparkly bow!

I think it's such a wonderful combination of elements!

There are so many beautiful doily dies to choose from in the Dies R Us shop.

Try making a fun Charming Grunge or Rustic Charm card of your own! 

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Thanks so much for stopping in today!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Dies R Us Product Used:

 Yvonne Creations - Holly Jolly Card Set

 Cheery Lynn - Spring Flower Burst Doily

Other Materials Used:

Recollections Cardstock;

Docrafts Paper - Mr Smith's Workshop;

Crafts Ribbon;

Flowers from my Stash.

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Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R s Challenge Blog. 

 There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month 

and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!