Fab Five Friday

Every Friday we showcase five blogs, websites or posts that we think you will enjoy. Here are the Fab Five for this week:

SVG Cuts, in addition to selling and designing wonderful SVG files, offers free weekly files. The Popsicle card that I posted on Monday used one of their free files. Click here to check-out their archive of free files.

To add a distressed, western style to your next scrapbooking layout, check out the free western font, Bleeding Cowboys. You can also download and print the label and use it as a title on your scrapbook layout or card.

Yesterday, I posted a video comparing Martha Stewart’s Score Board to the Scor-Pal and told everyone how much I love the web support provided by Scor-Pal. Their site has links to over 100 projects. Hope you enjoy the projects!

Many of you own at least one of the scrapbooking books written by Jeanette Lynton. If you enjoy her books, you will love her blog. When you visit, be sure to check out her two-page layouts and her instructions on how to make unique flowers.

Unity Place is a stampers dream. There are over 2,600 photos of cards made with rubber stamps. This site also offers excellent videos and tutorials.

Let me know which one is your favorite site. Enjoy!

Linda

Martha Stewart Score Board vs Scor-Pal

I thought it would be interesting to do a video comparing Martha Stewart’s Score Board to the Score-Pal. I have had my Score Pal for several weeks and love it. My sister just purchased a Martha Stewart Score Board and loved it, so of course I thought it would be fun to own both.

Scroll down to see both products in action.

Linda

Coming Soon

I just finished a new video and I had hoped to have it posted today. Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting the video to upload. I will post it as soon as we resolve the problem.

Thanks for your patience and please stay tuned.

Linda

Celebrate Popsicle Card

I saw a smaller stamped version of this card on-line and I decided to make one using my Cricut. Here are the abbreviated instructions.

Base Card is 7 ½ inches by 5 inches. I inked the edges using a light yellow pigment ink and rounded all corners except the upper right corner.

Next I used a 1 and 1/4 inch scallop punch to punch a bite mark out of the right corner. I then punched another bite mark out of white paper for the liner.

Cut one small 3 inch scallop circle from the Scallop Shapes SVG Collection. If you do not have the SCAL program, Storybook Cartridge has a couple of different scallop cuts, as does Mini Monograms and Sentimental.

I inked the edges using a light yellow pigment ink.

The lemon is a free SVG cut from SVG Cuts and is cut at 2 ½ inches. I used glitter paper to cut the base of the lemon. If you do not have the SCAL program, you could use the strawberry from Indie Art or the Paisley Cartridge and make a cute strawberry Popsicle. Just Because Cards has an adorable peach that would also work.

I used dimensionals to attach the lemon to the card and used a celebrate rub-on.

Lastly, I attached a popsicle stick with glue to the back of the card and tied a ribbon on the popsicle stick. The knot of the ribbon is used to hold the card shut.

Have a great week and stay tuned for an interesting new video!

Fab Five

Every Friday we showcase five blogs, websites or posts that we think you will enjoy. Here are the Fab Five for this week:

I found this gorgeous orange blossom time card made by Carolina Girl on the SVG Forum. So cute! Be sure to check out their forum when you visit.

Sweet Shoppe Designs is a blog full of design ideas for digital and hybrid scrapbookers. I so love their sketches.

If you are looking for a new way to make distressed flowers, be sure and check out this video posted on My Craft Spot. They are adorable and so easy to make.

SCAL-e files is a blog that offers free unique and intricate svg files. The owner of the blog is from Brazil and I know you will like his designs.

Please visit Busy with the Cricky for a charming Little Red Riding Hood layout and cut file. Trust me it is adorable.

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a great week!

Making Glitter Paste That Will Not Flake Off

I was tired of having my glitter flake off on my cards and scrapbook pages, so I decided to try making glitter paste. Now my glitter stays put and has a nice shiny finish. In addition, this paste does not curl your paper and is very easy to make.

For complete instructions, scroll down and watch the video. Enjoy and have fun making glitter paste.

Scrapbook Retreat and More

I have been on a waiting list to attend The Memory Trail's scrapbook retreat; and I just found out that someone cancelled and I get to go. It starts this Thursday and ends Sunday.

Four whole days of crafting! Yahoo! Hopefully, I will be able to share some photos with all of you.

Stay tuned as we have an interesting new video coming tomorrow. It involves bling so I think you will enjoy it.

See you soon.....

Linda

It's a Girl

I am going to a baby shower this Saturday and wanted to make a cute baby girl card. For this card, I used the Scallop Shapes SVG Collection from SVG Cuts. I cut two large scallops at 5¼ inches and welded them together to form the base of the card. I cut the medium scallop at 4½ and the inside circle at 4 inches.

The G was from the George cartridge and cut at 3¼ inches.

If you do not have the SCAL program, Storybook Cartridge has a couple of different scallop cuts and a circle cut, as does Mini Monograms. You could use Design Studio or the Gypsy to weld the large scallops to form your base card. I have not tried the scallop circle cuts from Storybook, but I will soon.

The flowers are stickers that I have had for some time. You could also use the George Cartridge to make a cute flower. Lastly, I added pink rhinestones and the card was done.

Have a great week and stay tuned for an interesting new video!

Fab Five Friday

Every Friday we showcase five blogs, websites or posts that we think you will enjoy. Here are the Fab Five for this week:

Please visit Scrap Tiffany to check out the most adorable cupcake cards, mini albums and projects. I love making cupcake cards and am so going to borrow a couple of her great ideas!

Check out GreenBean’s Crafterole’s Blog for step by step instructions on how to make an charming topiary out of bath scrubbies and cute little buckets from the dollar spot at Target.

Tim Holtz has just finished four videos on his new line of alteration cutting dies. Here is a link to his video. I am going to buy one and try it in my Cuttlebug.

For those of you who do not know about Dawn’s Stamping Thoughts Blog, you may want to drop in for a visit. Dawn has numerous ideas for unique stamping and crafting projects.

I found this gorgeous birthday card made by Cheryl on the Cricut Message Board. So cute!

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a great week.

Linda

Expandable Card Box

I had so much fun making this expandable card box and think you will too. For complete instructions, scroll down and watch the video. For your convenience, you will also find measurements below. Enjoy!






Measurements for Box:

Cut one piece of Bazzill card stock 7 ½ inches x 12 inches. With the 12 inch side going along the top, score at 2 ½, 5, and 10 ½ inches.

Cut one piece 7 ½ x 8 inches. With the 8 inch side going along the top, score at 2 ½.

Cut two pieces 6 x 5 ¼ inches. With the 6 inch side going across the top, score every ½.

Cut 5 pieces at 7 ½ inches by 5 ¼ inches for the inserts.

Decorative Paper/I used K and Company papers and BasicGrey for the flowers

Cut one piece 7 ¼ x 5 ¼ inches for bottom of box.

Cut one piece 7 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches for box flap.

Cut one strip 7 ¼ x ¾ for box flap.

Flower

Cut one flower at 3 ¼ and one at 3 ¾ using the blackout feature on the George Cartridge.

Coming Later Today Expandable Card Box Video

I made an expandable card box to go with the cards I made for a silent auction. It was so easy to make and so much fun. You can use regular card stock and the box turns out great!

I am putting the final touches on the video and will post it by this evening or first thing tomorrow morning. See you soon!

Christmas in April

I am making cards for a silent auction and thought I would share. My goal is to make cards for every season and I am almost done. Whew! This card is done in the Iris Folding style, except that I used ribbons instead of paper.

Fab Five Friday

Welcome to another Fab Five Friday. Every Friday we showcase five blogs, websites or posts that we think you will enjoy. Here are the Fab Five for this week:

Please visit Robin’s Creative Cottage for instructions on how to make an adorable diaper cake.

For those of you who do not know about Creative Critters Cricut Club Website you may want to drop in for a visit. Tammy produced a great video on how to emboss with the Cricut. She also included instructions on how to make monogrammed stationary and a matching box.

I found this adorable card made by Liza on the Cricut Message Board. If you need a card for a baby shower this one may be for you.

Popsicle Toes is a blog that I discovered last week and love. Donna is so talented. You will not believe her cards.

Twisted Sketches has great ideas for scrapbookers and card makers. Every Wednesday they provide a sketch for you to use for your scrapbook projects, cards, layouts, mini albums ... etc. Enjoy!

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a great week. Stayed tuned for our new video, I think you will enjoy this one!

Linda

Sympathy Card and Video

I was making a sympathy card for a friend and thought I would make a video at the same time. I loved the sentiment and tried to design a card to match the feeling.

Oops, the title in the video say "File Folder Memo Pad". My husband forgot to change the title on the template, but it is the correct video.

New Card Video Coming Tomorrow

I am currently working on a new card video that will be posted on Wednesday. It will feature the Cricut and two of my favorite cartridges.

Thanks again for visiting and have a great Tuesday!

Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More

Tags, Bags, Boxes and More is one of my favorite Cricut Cartridges. It is very versatile and I use it to create a variety of projects including the ones you see here. Cricut is discontinuing this cartridge, so if you get a chance, you may want to grab one before it is gone for good.

Have a Happy Monday!

Fab Five Friday!

Welcome to another Fab Five Friday. Every Friday we showcase five blogs, websites or posts that we think you will enjoy. Here are the Fab Five for this week:

If you like Dragonflies this post is for you. Caroline has done an outstanding job on her card. Check it out here.

Are you looking for bargains and shopping tips, if so, visit Smart Buy Gal. It is a new blog that I think you will like.

Croppin Paradise is a fun blog featuring cute card designs and adorable layouts.

Scrap Village is my favorite free font site. I visit this website frequently and think you might too!

If you are looking for free sentiments in the form of GIF or PDF files, stop over to Paper Craft magazine. Each month they feature free downloadable sentiments and you don’t have to subscribe to the magazine to download them. I have used a number of them for the inside and outside of my cards.

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a very Happy Easter.

Linda

Happy Thursday

Please drop in tomorrow for our new Fab Five. We will feature a free font site that I am sure you will enjoy and we will also have a link to free sentiments in the form of GIF or PDF files.