Graduation card and embossing folder

Graduation Card and Embossing Folder

 

 

I used the Graduation 2013 file to create this classic card.

 

Border used for embossing.

 

This became a two part project.  I recently started using chipboard to make my own embossing folders.

 

You can check out my previous post on my blog for directions to make your own embossing folder.  But by creating a folder with chipboard, then taking the negative piece and adhearing it to the bottom piece to line up with the top and voila your own custom embossing foler.  I ran mine through my Sizzix Big Shot.

 



Handmade Disney Embossing folders with Cricut Craft Room or Make The Cut

Handmade Embossing Folders

 

 

While playing with my Cricut today, I worked on making an embossing folder.  I was able to make a Disney Mickey Mouse and one using Damask Decor Cartridge

 

 

Images cut on chipboard

 

pieces left on mat

 

open

 

images glued to bottom piece

 

results: Mickey Heads

 

 

Image from Decor Damask

 

I used repurposed chipboard aka Ritz box.  I sized the images to fit a small folder of 4 1/2 x 5 3/4.   I used a Mickey Head from the gallery in Make the Cut with my Cricut Expression  (or you could use Mickey and Friends cartridge in the Cricut Craft Room) For the Mickey Head I sized it to 1" (you could probably go smaller) and made 4 rows x 5 columns.  I used 2 pieces of chipboard for a top and bottom and blue painters tape at the top to hinge it. 

 

Once I had my images cut, and the folder assembled, I then took each image and glued it in place with the top and bottom together. 

I also used the Decor Damask cartridge in the Cricut Craft Room with my Imagine.  I used my Sizzix Big Shot to emboss.  I used the platform with no tabs.  I did use a rubber mat and placed folder in between clear plates.  It came out perfect.  I can't wait to try more.  I will experiment with other materials to see what else works for a folder.



Scrap Factory Blog Hop

Scrap Factory Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog:  here I have 2 projects I made for Scrappy Dew Scrap Factory.  I love using this new program for all the possible doll creations.  The first project I used the base set:  Closed Toes, Boy hair style #1 and Boy outfit #3 for the "Bee".  I made this cute layout with the help of the "Bee Bears" from the ScrappyDew website.  I layered papers from DCWV "Shower Flower" and Debbie Mum.  I coordinated polka dot riboon and layered 2 different borders.    I chalked all of the paper piecings.  The clouds I ran thru my Sizzix Bigshot for texture.  You can find the new Scrap Factory program here: http://dash12.com/scrapfactory/

Boy Set 3

For the second project I used the Brick People Expansion set.  Here I made just the heads to use for a kids party "photo booth".  There are many options you could choose to make with the whole body, head/hair, face, outfits top/bottom.  I can't wait to make a scrapbook layout with brick theme paper.

Rugged face with Pirate Patch

Laugh Face

Rugged Face

Smirk Face

Sunglasses Face

Blog Candy

Scrap Factory Doll Builder Program

Scrap Factory Expansion Pack by ScrappyDew Creations
Scrap Factory Expansion Pack by PPbN Designs
Jo-Ann $10 Gift Card by Michelle

To be eligible for prizes, leave some love on each of the design teams Blog Hop posts by April 15, 2014. Winners will be announced on April 18, 2014.

                   1. MichelleMyBelle

  2. Dania

3. Ken

4. Jana

                           5. Anigie - you are here

     6. Monica



Snowglobe: Snowman kits for sale





Upcylced Snowglobe

Here is a fun and easy winter project. I repurposed a "Prima" flower's jar by adding Recollections Tinsel Glitter and using the Scrappydew Snowman Kit 2012 pattern. Because this was a small jar I dit the project as a print and cut. I mirrored the pattern and printed 2 copies. One tip, do not mirror the sign as it will reverse the words. I scored a 1" wide piced of paper about 3" long at 1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 1 3/4. I folded in the middle and adhered the 2 folds together for the base. I slipped the folded piece in the middle of the 2 pieces. I added ribbon and voila an adorable snow globe!

If you wanted you could also look for Snowglobe kits, I found some on Ebay from $12-$25.

I Miss You A Latte ~ Easel Card

I've enjoyed making Easel cards recently and decided to make up a few with some Scrappydew files. This is the Latte Bears: http://www.scrappydew.com/store/holiday/valentine-easter.php

To make this card I used A6 card. I used the Martha Steward score board to make my folds and an envelope, but neither are required. The paper is from DCWV, Nana's Kitchen, coffee paper.

I used a 9" x 6 1/4" cardstock of coordinating paper, scored at 4 1/2" and folded the top in half for the Easel, but you could fold/score higher at 1" from the top to achieve a taller easel. I glued my SD Latte Bear on the bottom to the front of the card. I used Curlz font on my computer. I printed out the title and then lined up the heart and ran it back thru my printer for the title. I fussy cut some of the coffee cups out and used pop dots, layered on more coffee paper. On the inside I added a piece of plain cardstock, inked the edges and added my sentiment..

 

Ski Bums

Here is my latest project for Scrappy Dew design team.  I used the Ski Time Kidz pattern.

Facebook Giveaway: Greeting cards

Pink & black blank greeting cards from "French theme" paper line.

 

 

6 blank cards to customize with different titles:

 



 

9 different titles you can choose from to use on your cards.

 

example 1

 

example 2

 

example 3

 

There are coordinating flaps of envelopes to match the cards.  I have inked the edges and layered the papers.

"Gears Are Fun" Scrapbook Title/Border

"Gears Are Fun"

Here is a scrapbook title/border I recently made using ScrappyDew's Robot 2012 pattern.  This came out cute.  I have many plans for future layouts.

Dear Cricut (using Cricut Craft Room)

Dear Cricut,



So you may get bombarded with complaints and suggestions, I'd at least like to put in my 2 cents. This probably has come up before, but maybe this could happen. So I have been a loyal customer from the begining of the Cricut personal (original) die cutter, thru the expression and now the imagine. I followed the lawsuits of SCAL and MTC, which I found to be hard heartening as a consumer of both products. I love MTC and my cricut, why can't there be a happy world for us consumers to be able to enjoy both. That being said, I have also come to use CCR, and like certain features here, as the digital downloads and the ability to print/cut from here. So my main suggestion, since I have also heard that you are no longer selling the Imagine, thus I assume there will be no more or limited cartridges, would you support us loyal consumer by allowing us to import free pattern images to at least be able to print full sheets of pattern paper. This seems like an easy compromise and how nice would it be for us to save a trip to the store, or shipping charges to just buy a stack of paper. I do hope this is something you will consider.



Sincerely,



Loyal customer owner,



Angie Koehne

Kids Scanvenger Hunt

Here is a Scavenger Hunt idea for our camping trip in the woods with 4 other families.  Our plan is to split the 13 kids into teams of 3 and have them find items in the woods A-Z.  Of course we want the kids to have fun so I will come up with 4 prizes, one for each team, no one likes being left out.  But to keep it interesting we are going to do a bonus prize for the team of the most items.  If anyone would like to have a copy please email me and I will send you one.

Backyard Camp Out

I originally created this layout with for the Scrappydew design team.  I will be listing a duplicate on Ebay for sale.  This is an adorable layout for camping of backyard campout.

Invited to ScrappyDew Design team: Dew-ettes

I am very excited to be a part of the Scrappy Dew Design Team: Scrappy Dew-ettes.  I used the Litttle Superhero file to make this amazing Spiderman!  I used Marvel Spiderman paper, blue cardstock.  The emellishments are files from Make The Cut: Spider web, spider border and the bubble for title.   The city scape can easily be made from basic shapes in MTC.  Just "weld" together different sizes  and "join" smaller shapes for the windows.  I lined the back with yellow for lights on effect.  The font is comic which is on MTC.  

Creating my own patterns & die cut files

New creations being listed on  Ebay & Etsy.  I love creating my own cut files for my cricut.  I am just getting started with my lil boy and girl coming up with cute clothes and settings.  I will be trying my hand at chalking to enhance my cutouts.  I can see my OCD kicking in!  I'd also like to try using Copic markers.  That will be a future adventure.  Enjoy!

Shabby Chic Mini Album

I made this Shabby Chic Album earlier this month, and sold it on Ebay.  I just wanted to share how nice this turned out.  I used an altered file folder method for the album and used Die Cuts With a View Lace and Linen stack.  You can check it out here: http://youtu.be/qkAxlB6MbPY