Fourth of July Rocket Favors

I fell in love with these cute rocket favors that were featured in the July 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I modified them and just had to share. These would be super cute to use as party favors for your Fourth of July celebration! If you click here you can print out templates and digital paper to use. I wanted to use my own paper so I used their template for a pattern.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!!!

Happy Fourth of July!

We will be spending the Fourth of July with my sister and family in Washington and I can’t wait. Lucky for us, we have a wonderful and generous house sitter! Thanks Miss Betsy and Grace!

I was inspired by a card that I saw on Emma’s blog. I love her work and just had to modify her card for the Fourth of July. 

This card measures 5 ½ x 4 ¼ inches and of course, I used my new Spellbinders. Can you tell I am addicted?

Hope you are all planning to have a fun time during the Fourth! Be sure to stop back on Wednesday for a quick and easy Fourth of July project and video!

Linda

My Favorite Imagine Projects….Oldies but Goodies

Starting next week Terrifically Talented Thursdays will move to Fridays and be titled Fab Five Fridays. I will go back to the regular schedule in September, but thought it would be fun to do something different for the summer.

In the meantime, I would like to share some of my all-time favorite Imagine posts! Oldies but goodies!

Click here for the original Happy Birthday post

Click here for Thanks a Latte post

Click here for the Love card post

Click here for the purse post

Have a great weekend and thanks for allowing me to do a walk down memory lane!!

Terrifically Talented Thursday

Welcome to Terrifically Talented Thursday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Thursday, I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. This is my last Terrifically Talented Thursday post for the summer. Starting next week, TTT will move to Friday and once again become Fab Five Friday until next fall. Here are my weekly picks:

This adorable card by Michele Boyer really says summer to me. Be sure to check out her blog Paper Cuts for more stamping inspiration.

Shari Carroll did a great job on her watercolor with distress inks video. Click here to see her card and video. Thanks Shari!

I am in love with Cindy’s blog I Scrap my Way. Cindy is mega talented and her blog is a must see! My favorite is her love card!

As you all know, I am addicted to my Spellbinders Nestabilities and am so impressed with this card by Michelle. Be sure to check out her blog, Stop and Stamp the Roses for more great ideas!!

This may be old news to some of you, but I am so excited about the new Cricut Look Books that I think it is worth repeating. Click here to see the latest Hello Thursday cartridges and the new Look Books! Yahoo!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a terrific Thursday.

Linda

More Fun with the Cuttlebug!

Last week I made a fun video on how to use the Cuttlebug to cut and emboss Spellbinder’s Nestabilites. I also demonstrated how to use the Cuttlebug to make metallic looking embossed paper using duct tape.

After making the video, I decided to try embossing other types of paper.  Please watch the video to see what I discovered.  Hint… it involves napkins, tissue paper, suede paper, freezer paper and envelopes.

Have a great day and be sure to stop in Thursday for a fun Terrifically Talented Thursday!

You Make the Perfect Pair

This anniversary card was inspired by a card in this month’s Paper Crafts magazine. I fell in love with the shoes and had to make a similar, yet different card.
 

The outside of the card measures 5 ¼ x 6 ¾ inches and the shoes (page 54) are cut at 5 ¼ inches. I used the Forever Young cartridge for the shoes and the flower. The flower is cut at 2- 1/8 inches and is located on page 71. I also used two labels from the small labels set from Spellbinders and used Word for the sentiment. I added Glossy Accents to the heels and pop dotted most of the images. I love the blue glitter paper.

I used Word for the sentiment. This is one of my favorite quotes!

Have a great Monday!

Linda

Happy Birthday Fashionista!

Today, I want to share with you my design project for Creative Critterz Imaginations Blog.

I got the idea for this card from the first issue of the Cricut magazine and just had to make it. My card is different, but somewhat similar. I have all the issues of the Cricut magazine and get tons of ideas from the magazine.

I cut a piece of cream card stock 4 x 6.75 inches for the base card. I used paper from the Audrey cartridge for the printed layer. I printed on cream card stock to get a softer effect. I love cream and black. The dress form is cut at 3.7 inches and is from the French Manor cartridge. I cut the label using the Labels Four set from Spellbinders. The tag is cut at 1.4 inches and is from the Wrap it Up cartridge. I used Word for the sentiment and added pearls.

I cut the labels using the Labels Four set from Spellbinders and used Word for the sentiment.

Recipe:
Audrey Imagine Cartridge
Wrap it Up Cartridge
French Manor Cartridge
Spellbinders Labels Four set
Adhesive and pop-dots
Pearls from my stash
Cream card stock for the base card and labels
Black card stock

Have a great weekend!

Linda

Terrifically Talented Thursday

Welcome to Terrifically Talented Thursday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Thursday, I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. Here are my weekly picks.

Thanks to this blog post, I learned that June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. Can you believe, Betsy made all these cards only using a circle punch? Be sure to check out her blog for more information. Wow!

Last week, I made a couple of cards using the Timepiece collection from BoBunny and so did Dayna from Sabriolet Designs. Be sure to check out all her Father’s Day cards and her amazing blog.

I just discovered Craft, Coffee, Cat and love her blog. Be sure to check out her typewriter card, it is super cute. I so love the name of her blog! Nicky has been featured in a number of publications!

To see the cutest SVG martini set, visit Paper Creations by Kristin. In fact, the martini and high heel shoe images are free thanks to SVG.com, and she provides the link as part of her post. Super cute for a girl’s night out!

You all know that I am a big fan of PaperCrafts magazine and here is one of the reasons why. Each month, they provide a list of free on-line projects and you don’t need to be a subscriber to access them. To see this month’s projects, click here. I am so going to scraplift the Girlfriends are Forever Card!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a terrific Thursday. Please stop in tomorrow for a cute new card.

Linda

How to Organzie Your Scraps into Paper Pads

I am having some technical difficulties with my video camera, so I decided to post one of my older videos. Today’s video shows how to take your paper scrap pieces of paper and turn them into paper pads that you can store easily or take to crops. Hope you enjoy this rerun!
 

See you tomorrow for a fun new Terrifically Talented Thursday!

Linda

Thank You Card

I found this retro ribbon on the clearance rack and could not wait to make a card to match. Every once in awhile, I like to challenge myself to only use solid colors. Red, black and white are a fun color combination and I so like how this card turned out.

The base card measures 6 x 4 ¾ inches. I used the Labels Four dies from Spellbinders Nestabilites and I am now seriously addicted to them! To see a video on how to use your Cuttlebug to cut and emboss Nestabilites, please click here. I also used my Cuttlebug to add some embossing. Lastly, I added some bling and pop dotted the Nestabilities. This may be the quickest thank you card ever!

I used Word to create both the inside and outside sentiments. This quote is one of my all-time favorites!

Thanks for visiting and I hope you are having a great Monday!

Baby Card

Today, I want to share with you my design project for Creative Critterz Imaginations Blog. I am seriously addicted to all things Theresa Collins and love my new Baby Boutique Imagine Cartridge. This week, I thought I would share a baby boy card with you.

I cut a piece of white card stock 4.25 x 5.5 inches for the base card. I used paper from this cartridge to add the next layer which measures 4 x 5.25 inches. Next, I added a ribbon, a bow and a layered 3 inch image from page 6. Also, I just had to add some rhinestones for extra bling.

For the inside, I used more paper from this amazing cartridge. The inside paper measures 4 x 5.25 inches. I added a Word sentiment and was done. To see my video on to using Word to add sentiments to your cards and Cricut images, please click here.

The envelope is from the Plantin cartridge and flood filled using paper from Baby Boutique. For an A2 envelope, I sized it at 5.25 inches. I know I am repeating myself, but I love to use the Imagine to make matching envelopes!

Recipe:
Theresa Collin’s Baby Boutique Imagine Cartridge
Plantin Cartridge for the envelope
Adhesive and pop-dots
Ribbon and rhinestones from my stash
White card stock for the base card

Thanks for visiting and have a fun filled weekend!

Update: Link added above for using Word to add a sentiment to your cards.

Terrifically Talented Thursday

Welcome to Terrifically Talented Thursday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Thursday, I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. Here are my weekly picks.

This week I thought I would start off with something new, jewelry making using stamps. I am a mega fan of Stamp TV and couldn’t wait to share this fun post. If you are looking for a new hobby, start by watching this video. I see homemade jewelry in my future!

I recently saw a post on the Cricut message board and was so impressed. Ginaballoons created an amazing carousel out of paper animals. You just have to see it! All the three-dimensional animals are made out of paper. Wow!

Guess what? This month there are going to be three Hello Thursdays! Can you believe it? The fun starts today and continues for two more Thursdays. I am so excited and be sure to check out the new Cricut Blog for more information. This is going to be fun!

Have you been to Maya Road’s blog recently? They are showcasing their new summer 2011 releases and doing a giveaway. Better hurry, the giveaway ends tomorrow! Be sure to check out the rest of their blog too!

For scrapbook news and gossip, be sure to visit PaperCrafter’s Corner. Click here to see a few CHA Summer sneak peeks! Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a terrific Thursday. Please stop in tomorrow for a cute new card.

Linda

Cuttlebug, Spellbinders, Duct Tape, Oh My!

I love my Cuttlebug and just purchased my first Spellbinder Dies and just had to try them in my Cuttlebug. I also discovered that you can make amazing embossed metallic paper using your Cuttlebug and Duct tape. To see how I did both, please scroll down and watch the video!

I just love the labels from Spellbinders and used them for the inside of my card. BoBunny kit cards are wonderful, they allow me to concentrate on the inside of my cards for a change!


Have a great day and be sure to stop in Thursday for a fun Terrifically Talented Thursday!

Congrats!

As you know, I am a big Bo Bunny fan and love their products.

This card is from their new Timepiece collection

I added my own sentiment, lined the envelope and was done! This card would be perfect for someone getting a new job, promotion or for a graduation card.
Thanks for visiting and I hope you all had a terrific weekend and are enjoying your Monday!

Monogram Purse Box with Matching Cards and Envelopes

Today, I want to share with you my design project for Creative Critterz Imaginations Blog.
I just bought the new Theresa Collin’s Baby Boutique Imagine Cartridge and I could not be happier! It is a must buy!

I love monograms and thought it would be fun to make a cute gift set for my mother-in-law. Her last name starts with a K and lucky for me, this cartridge comes with an entire alphabet. Yahoo!

The purse is from the Forever Young cartridge and is on page 70. It is cut at fit-to-page and flood filled with paper from the Baby Boutique cartridge. The monogram is on page 20 and cut at 2.8 inches. I did not cut the layers, but next time I will! I added a couple of black rhinestones, ribbon and pop dotted the monogram.

As part of the gift, I plan to include 4 cards with matching envelopes. Too cute!
The cards measure 3 inches x 3 inches. I flood filled a 2.9 inch square and a 2.8 inch square with papers to match. Lastly, I added ribbon and pop dotted a 2.5 inch monogram with black rhinestones to each card.

Just in case you want to make your own 3 x 3 inch envelopes and liners, the measurements are below. For additional assembly information you may want to view my video on how to make envelopes and liners using both the original Scor-Pal and the Martha Stewart Score Board.

Cut one piece of paper 7-7/8 x 5-1/4 inches. With 4-1/4 inch side going along the top on the board…score each side at the one inch mark. Turn paper so the 7-7/8 inch side is along the top and score at 2 and 5-1/4 inches. Cut one piece of paper 3 x 4 inches for the liner. I rounded all corners.

Recipe:
Theresa Collin’s Baby Boutique Imagine Cartridge
Forever Young Cricut Cartridge
Adhesive and pop-dots
Ribbon and rhinestones from my stash
White card stock for the 3 inch x 3 inch cards

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

Terrifically Talented Thursday

Welcome to Terrifically Talented Thursday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Thursday, I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. Here are my weekly picks.

I fell in love with this card by Melissa Phillips. Be sure to check out her blog LilyBean’s Paperie for more beautiful cards. I am so impressed with her shabby chic cards!

Recently I discovered the Paper Scissors and SuperHeros blog. For instant inspiration you just have to stop in for a visit. Her cards are amazing!

To download free sentiments for graduation and Father’s Day, click here. Each month I check out the free simple sentiments provided by Paper Crafts magazine. I love freebies and they are so cute!

If you love Cosmo Cricket, be sure to check out their card gallery for inspiration. They have over twelve pages of cards to get you in the mood for crafting! Click here to see their layouts gallery. Wow!!

K and Company have done it again. Their smash books are such a hit, they are hard to find. To learn more about this fun trend, click here. Don’t forget to visit their blog for more ideas.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a terrific Thursday. Please stop in tomorrow for a fun new project!

Linda

Make it Yourself Wednesday Rewind

Hi everyone, I am taking a couple of vacation days and thought I would share some of my favorite make it yourself videos. Hope you are having a wonderful week and I will be back tomorrow!



I love making my own Glubers and hope you will too!



Action Wobble Springs are a wonderful addition to your cards and if you run out, here is a way to make your very own.

See you tomorrow!