Hi there! I'm so excited to have my first project to share with you today for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge on the Simon Says Monday Challenge blog! This week we are celebrating the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge's 3rd birthday. To celebrate, we are having a birthday inspired challenge. The theme is one of celebration ~ I hope you come join in the fun!
A party isn't complete without treats to share so I opted to create an industrial inspired cake.
Quite some time ago, I fell in love with the foil technique that Tim Holtz shared here. Now Tim has designed the Riveted Metal Texture Fade embossing folder that makes all that tedious work unnecessary! I covered two various size paper mache boxes using Metal Foil tape sheets that were embossed using the Riveted Metal Texture Fade embossing folder. I adhered the boxes together then randomly sponged on black soot Distress Ink. Now the cake was ready to be embellished so I made a variety of die cut flowers.
To create the flowers, I adhered Metal Foil tape sheets to Grunge Paper, die cut using the Tattered Florals Bigz Flower die and Tattered Flower Garland Decorative Strip. Once all the flowers were die cut, I embossed all the flowers using the French Script Texture Fade embossing folder, layered together then added color using Pink Sherbet Alcohol Ink and black soot Distress Ink.
I added a variety of metal embellishments: Idea-ology Keyhole, Sprocket Gears, Idea-ology Locket Keys, Metal Watch Clock Face and Mini Gears Sprockets. I completed the cake with a stamped sentiment from the Stuff To Say that was framed using an Ornate Plate. To add a bit of interest to all the metal findings, I lightly applied Snow Cap Acrylic paint and black soot Distress Ink.
Hi Cyber Girl Friends! I FINALLY edited the video that corresponds to the making of the card from the previous post dated Monday, April 6, 2009. My inspiration for making this video comes from one of my Cyber Girl Friends, Jen Johnson! :) I asked all of you if you had any suggestions for future videos & Jen requested that I make a how to video demonstrating the steps to make this particular card. Thanks for stopping by and looking! Comments are always appreciated! :) Be Sweet! Until next time...
Ingredients used:
Paper:SU Blush Blossom, Kraft, Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Rose Red
Hi Everyone! I was very excited to create something using the Cricut Expression 12" x 24" mat in conjunction with the 12" x 24" Bazzill cardstock that I purchased from Ohmycrafts.com. I chose to make the Gift Bag from the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge for the special girls in my life that are Moms. :) I hope you find it helpful and useful! Thanks for stopping by and looking! Be Sweet! Until next time...
Instructions for the Large & Small Gift Bag, Tag Pocket and Note card:
1. Using the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (p. 115), select the Giftbag, Real Dial Size, using the dial select 11.5".
2. Cut.
3. Being sure to line up "tick" marks, score bag.
4. Add Sprinkles & have fun decorating as you wish, then tape bag together, set aside. (I used 1.5" & 1.75" daisies & brads)
5. Using the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (p. 112), select the Tag Pocket, Real Dial Size, using the dial select 8".
6. Cut then REPEAT step 3, set aside.
7. Using the Cricut Walk in My Garden cartridge (p. 82), select the Daisy, Real Dial Size, Quantity x 2, using the dial select 2".
8. Cut then REPEAT step 7 using various sizes for the daisy embellishment on the tag.
9. Attach Daisy with brad.
10. Tape Tag.
11. For Note Card, cut a 7" x 2" piece of cardstock, score at 3.5", decorate as desired & place in Tag Pocket.
Hi Everyone! Well, here is my second attempt at a scrappin' & stampin' video! I hope you find it helpful and useful! Thanks for lookin'! Be Sweet! Until next time...
1. Cut a piece of 80lb or stronger cardstock in a 8.25" square. Using the trimmed off piece, cut an 8.5" x 1.5" strip for the handle. Set aside.
2. Score at 2.75" from each side. Turn and Repeat. (Round corners at this point if desired!)
3. Using the Cricut Celebrations cartridge (p. 122), select Blackout, Real Dial Size and Scalloped Square buttons. Select, Quanity 6. Using roller dial on
right side of machine, dial 2.5". Cut. For 2" scalloped square, repeat above step dialing in 2".
(Emboss 2" scalloped squares at this time if desired)
4. Adhere all 6 sets together.
5. Fold left flap slightly over center flap and right flap slightly over left and center flap. Place handle
approximately 0.5" - 0.75" below top of
center flap edge. Secure handle with two brads. Repeat on other side.
6. Add desired "Sprinkles"! Have fun with it!
Easter Basket #2 Tutorial
1. Cut a piece of cardstock 8.5" square. Using the trimmed off piece, cut an 8.5" x 1.5" strip for the handle. Set aside.
2. Score at 2.5" from each side. Turn and Repeat.
3. Using the Cricut Celebrations cartridge, select Blackout, Real Dial Size, Scalloped Square, Quantity 2. Using the roller dial on the right side of the machine, dial 4.5" and Cut.
4. Repeat step 3 for second color.
5. Trim 0.5" from one left and one right side off all four 4.5" scalloped squares.
6. After trimming all four scalloped squares, cut in 1/2 (2.25")
7. Score pink layers 1.0" from scalloped edge. Repeat for all four pieces of scalloped edging.
8. Score white layers 0.75" from scalloped edge. Repeat for all four pieces of scalloped edging.
(Emboss white layer at this time if desired).
9. Adhere ALL edges to the inside and outside of box.
10. Center handle, adhere on the inside with adhesive. Fasten handle with brad approxi mately 0.5" - 0.75" down from the top of the box.
11. Add Sprinkles and have fun decorating!
Ingredients used:
Paper:Bazzill Chiffon, Petal Soft, SU Old Olive, Soft Sky, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Ink: SU Soft Sky, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: SU The Gifts of Spring, Fancy Flexible Phrases, Inkadinkado Bunny
Hi Everyone! Well here it goes! Please be patient with me, this is ALL a learning experience!
Finished Purse measures 6 1/2" W x 4 3/4" H x 1 1/2 D
Using the Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge, you will need to select the Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock buttons for EVERY design. Always use the Real Size Dial to dial in the size for EVERY design.
1. On your Cricut Expression Machine, select
the Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock and the
scalloped label design (pg 79). Using the Real Size dial in 4". Cut x 2. Repeat same steps for the next 2 layers, dialing in 4 1/2", then 5".
(Using the Cuttlebug embossing folder, I embossed the 4" layer prior to adhering to the other layers)
Adhere three layers together x 2.
2. After adhering layers together, trim 1/4" off of both side pieces, (provides flat surface for top flap of purse to rest on). Set aside.
3. On your Cricut Expression Machine, select
Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock and the scalloped circle design (pg 37). Using the Real Size Dial, dial in 4". Repeat same steps for the next 2 layers, dialing in 5", then 6 1/2".
(Using the Cuttlebug embossing folder, I embossed the 4" layer prior to adhering to the other layers, I also used the In Stitch'z by Bazzill 8 x 8 circles template to pierce around the circumference of the 6 1/2" scalloped circle).
5. Find center of each scalloped circle,
(I have found that center point to be the groove that has 16 scallops to the right and 16 to the left)
score a line 3/4" to the right of this center point and to the left of center point.
6. Adhere all scalloped circles together.
7. Place XL eyelets where desired for handles.
(I placed the eyelets 3/4" in from both left and right sides). Cut 14" piece of 1" grosgrain ribbon for handle. Thread through one eyelet at a time and tie in knot. Make handle to desired length of your choice. Trim ribbon after tieing knots.
8. Measure 3/4 " up from bottom of 4" scalloped circle, pierce holes then place three brads. Center and adhere decoration to this side of flap (FRONT)
9. Repeat step 8 on other side but do not place brads at this time! Set aside.
10. Cut a piece of cardstock 8" x 7 1/2". On the 8" side, score 1" from each edge. On the 7 1/2 " side, score at 3" from each edge. Cut score lines that are at the center point as indicated on photo.
Fold box on score lines and using adhesive of choice, adhere sides together to make box.
11. On the inside of both sides of purse, lightly mark a line 3/8" from bottom of scalloped label. Using this line as a guide, adhere box to both sides.
12. Attach purse topper with 3 brads to one side. Use an adhesive velcro circle for closure.
I hope this helps! Please share your creations with me! Feel free to post any comments or questions you may have. Have a lot of fun decorating your purse!
Until next time...
Supplies used:
Stamps:SU Flight of the Butterfly, Time Well Spent
Paper:SU Almost Amethyst, Chocolate Chip, Bazzill Chiffon, generic watercolor paper
Accessories:Cricut Expression, Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge, Spellbinders Large and Small Scalloped Circles, CB Swiss Dots embossing folder, SU Water Color Wonder Crayons, Jo-Ann Craft Essentials antique brown brads, EK Success 2" paper punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, SU paper piercing tool set, We R Memory Keepers XL eyelet, Crop-a-Dile II, generic brown ribbon, clear embossing powder, Bazzill circle paper piercing template,
