Non-traditional colors for a baby book {welcome to my new niece}

Hi Crafters,

When I saw this patterned paper pack from Stamin Up! I knew it would be perfect for my niece that was due to arrive shortly. I mixed in some of the coredinations coordinating cardstock too. These are not your traditional baby colors but they are so fun and bright!

I used the print then cut feature on the explore for the rectangles here. It was super easy to get them sized and ready to go in the book!

Most of the picture mats are sized for 4x6 and 4x4 pictures (they are 4.5x4.5 and 4.5x6.5)

I included some project life cards to help document the first year of her life.

I used my cuttlebug and a bit of washi tape to accent this page.

I also included a 5x7 on this page.

This paper is DCWV

I secured the twine with tape on the back of the page

Here are the links to the files I used to create the book

File 1- intro, seasons, playtime, its a girl, family, birthday

File 2- First christmas. The firsts with the banner unfortunately didn't save. This has a different version I have used in previous books.

Thanks for stopping by,

It's a {Jungle} Out There Nursery Canvas Monogram

Hi Crafters, 

I made this 3 monogram canvas set for my nephew's room.

The two smaller canvases are 8x10 and the larger canvas is 11x14.  I painted the canvases and let them dry.  I then cut out the monogram using the Lyrical Letters (center) and Opposites Attract (outside) cartridges.

The animals are from Create a Critter. I used my xyron sticker maker, atg gun, and zig two way glue pen to adhere the letters and animals to the canvas.

Happy Crafting,

{disney} preparations

Hi crafters,

We had my niece's birthday party today.  She and her cousins are headed to Disney in a few months, this made crafty gift giving quite easy.

I made this count down with my bind it all.  The numbers are the cricut craft room font and the letters are from Lyrical Letters.

 I cut the white cardstock at around 2 inches and covered the chipboard with red paper.

 I got matching shirts and used freezer paper to make the Micky heads.  I didn't have the Disney cartridge with it so I just used the head from a cart I didn't have and grabbed three circles and sized/welded them over top of it before deleting the original.

I created these autograph books for them to take to the park.  I covered chipboard with paper and used white computer paper inside for the pages.

The crowns are from Paper Doll Dress Up.  The Micky head was created using the same method as above.

I used fun paper inside the covers and did the reverse for the back covers.

Happy Crafting,

{Hats & Mustaches 12x12 double layout}

Hi Crafters,

Here's a project from my scrapbooking weekend a few weekends ago.  I finally got pictures ordered and got around to working on my personal album.

The text is from Lyrical Letters.  The mustache is from Paper Doll Dress Up.  Poor little girl wasn't impressed with our singing abilities during the birthday song.

Happy Crafting,

Getting settled!

Hi Crafters,

I apologize for the lack of posts over the past month!  We have moved into our new home and are settling in.  I hope to get my mojo back and start blogging again regularly.

My craft loft has finally taken shape! My friend has told me I need a fancier name for this space, let me know your ideas. Here's a snap shot from phase one of the cabinet installation. I snapped this picture a few weeks ago.

We still need to install counter tops on the corner cabinets but things are coming along.  I didn't let the lack of furniture get in the way of crafting!  I set up some boxes to put the cricut on and got a few time pressing projects finished up.

My husband installed the cabinets last week.  We will likely do a color wash to let the grain show through.  The cabinets are from Lowes.

I nabbed the wire paper rack for $5.00 from a local Joann's store that was closing to open a super store a few store fronts away.  My older sister gave me the piece next to it, it had been in storage while we built.  I was glad to have it back and load it up!

Here's one of the first projects I made in the new house...

I made this for a co-worker who just celebrated the birth of his daughter.  The font is Lyrical Letters, the elephant is from New Arrival, and the palm tree is from Life's a Beach.  I used copic markers to accent the elephant.  This allowed me to use modpodge to seal everything including the marker accent. I used my cuttlebug to accent the trunk and leaves of the palm tree.  The lettering is cut with vinyl and the embellishments are cut out of card stock.

I think I've typed enough to make up for the past few weeks!

Happy Crafting,

Mustache party shirt

Hi Crafters,

Here is my first wearable sewing machine project!  This is for my niece's birthday party next weekend.

I took a pre-made tshirt and cut some applique with my cricut.  I used heat and bond lite on the back of the fabric.  The 2 is from Lyrical Letters and the Mustache is from Paper Doll Dress Up.

I used soft cut away for the stabilizer.  I made good friends with my seam ripper for this project ;) I learned a lot and of course it is far from perfect, but it works.

I hope she likes it!

Happy Crafting,

Thanksgiving Vinyl Pumpkins

Hi Again,

I had some pumpkins that I did not get a chance to do anything with for Halloween.  I decided to add some vinyl to them as Thanksgiving decor for my mom.  I used black vinyl and my gypsy.  I didn't use transfer tape with these because of all the ridges on the pumpkins.

I also made a "thankful" pumpkin for my hair dresser. I have a few left I may make some for our attic space.

The thankful text is a mixture of Opposites Attract

Family and blessed are both from Lyrical Letters.

Happy Crafting!

Engagement Glitter Ornaments with Vinyl

Hi Crafters,

It's Monday morning! Students start school on Wednesday this week.  I am not feeling ready quite yet but ready or not here they come!  I will miss my leisurely mornings!

Here's a quick project I made for my friends who are getting married next year.

I used the Martha Stewart glitter and floor wax method to make the glitter stick to the inside.  I then used white vinyl to decorate the outside.  The ring is from Martha Stewart Elegant cakes.  The font for Jessica and Martin is Opposites Attract.  The font for Lisa and Matthew is Lyrical Letters.  The back has their engagement dates.

Have a great day and Happy Crafting,

ABC Album

Hi Crafters,
My friend from Crafting with my Girls hosted her semiannual scrap weekend at her parents' lovely home last weekend.  I got a few personal layouts done but my main project for the weekend was my niece's ABC album.  I used my cricut and pictures that I had ordered but not done anything with.  I only had to order 8 more pictures to finish the album.

 The dinosaur is from Create a Critter.

 The lighthouse is from Life's a Beach

 Please pardon the fact that O and P are reversed. Octopus is from Life's a Beach

 The crown is from Gypsy Wonderings

 Umbrella is from Life's a Beach

Hearts and XOXO are from Sweethearts.The zebra is from Create a Critter.

Happy Crafting,