Showing posts with label Robyn Josephs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robyn Josephs. Show all posts

Friday, November 1, 2024

A Tree Ate My House....

 

As some of you may know, our beloved Design Team Leader Robyn Josephs was caught up in the disaster that was Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.  Robyn says she was enjoying the storm until the tree…..  She says she was prepared and alone when it happened but wasn't ready for 20" of rain, 100 mph winds and no where to go. There was no electricity, water, phone, internet and if you called 911 they hung up. Sounds terrifying to me!

She says that whatever you saw on the news, it was worse.

Needless to say, she has lost a lot, is suffering acute trauma and will not be returning to her home in the near future.  She's not sure yet whether her home will be a repair or a complete rebuild. Although FEMA is helping her out, she is staying with family at this time. 

Right now she has no extra space for art supplies, but if you have a moment to send her a few words of support, I know it would mean a lot to her.

I’m starting a box with Robyn’s name on it and filling it with arty supply things that might be useful to her.  I will send it later when she's settled for a while.  We can all guess she has no paper left, pens may not work and I'm betting her Cameo is toast….  I hope her Quietfire dies and stamps survived Helene because they are scare commodities!

If you’re friends with Robyn on Facebook you might send her a message there, or you can leave a comment below to let her know we’re thinking about her.

Big hugs to you Robyn!
Suzanne and the Quietfire Family

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Halloween Hungry Pumpkins/Welcome Spider Illuminated Gift Card Boxes- Happy Anniversary-Flourished

 Hi Y'all
While I'm not much on Halloween, my brother and SIL tied the knot on the day, so no excuse for forgetting to send them an Anniversary Card!

On the Mat
Resizing the panels from the box for an A2 card, stacked with additional layers of card for dimension


Used the web and bat panels as stencils



Cut three of the sentiment for dimension, and inked with gold.
Added a few bats with glossy accents.
Stenciled the envelope to match!


Supplies
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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Accordion Heart Booklet

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with my first digital design from
Suzannes's Cricut Design Space
If you are new to digital cutting and/or 3D designs this is a first project
to get you started with success!


There are 2 shapes, hearts that make the pages and squares that make the covers.
There are also a belly band and additional hearts for embellishments.
I chose to double the pages, and leave the tops open for inserts.
I had a postal theme going.
 
Suzanne's design file and instructions along with a video tutorial can be found on the Cricut Design Space here: https://design-beta.cricut.com/#/landing/project-detail/65f0d0d8133af4db0419495f

Ribbon closure 

Closed with inserts peeking out!

Supplies:
  • Cricut Design Space digital file - Accordion Heart Booklet
  • card stock
  • ribbon
  • adhesive
  • postal stamps for embellishment 
  • creativity!
I encourage you to give digital cutting a try.
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for loads of inspiration and support.


Monday, January 15, 2024

Heart Garden Filigree Box/Valentine Post Card

Hey Y'all!
 Robyn here filled with love for the versatility of digital files!

Enamored with the
On The Mat

and wanting postcards,  release compound path and separate out the elements to fit on a post card.

Working mat

Added some gold heart embellishments and was in love all over again!

Supplies:
We'd love to see what you do with this years (and previous) valentine files!
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Let's Get Lit Trees Layered Stencil Card

 Hi Y'all!
Time to create cards for those you received and didn't send!
This card has enough sparkle to welcome in the new year, no matter what it brings!
On the Mat



Lots of pieces to create a few more cards!

Happy New crafty year!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Winter Deer Treat Cup/Peace- Mash up Card

 Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with one of the last and not least Holiday cards of the year.
Procrastination was useful as I had so many files to upload to my library the files mixed and mingled in the creative space and this card emerged!

Winter Deer Treat Cup, is an adorable quick 3D project, and I used just the silhouette.
Always make a copy before you start messing with it!
On the mat

Peace is a file I return to again and again in all seasons

Card base and layers,  you can use any of the hundreds of Suzanne's card files.
I thought I was going to use the Joyful sentiment.

Working mat

I cut four peace, layered them for dimension and used a black layer on the bottom for a drop shadow.

You can use the negative as a spacing template, and with some careful cutting get a bonus card out of it.
I wasn't feeling the snowflake, so that will also be saved for another card.


****Digital Cutting Tip****
Use a clean soft brayer to  roll over your paper on the sticky mat.
For these intricate cuts you want the mat to have the least stick possible and still get a good cut and the brayer will help insure good contact.
Brayer again before you remove the paper, to keep the cut on the mat, remove the negative, then roll your mat, not the paper to release the cut.


Supplies
May Peace be your gift this holiday season and in the New Year!
Comments and Questions warmly welcomed.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Autumn Watering Can Card in a Box/ Autumn Mason Jar Card in a Box/ May your home be filled with Love and Laughter

Hey Y'all!
Robyn here with a  3D fall themed mashup!
My brother and SIL just moved into a new home and this feels like 
the perfect housewarming welcome!

On the Mat

On the Mat

The stamp is vintage Quietfire Design.
The sentiment can create a card for any occasion.

The card folds flat for mailing!

Supplies:
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Friday, May 6, 2022

Park Bench Best Ever Mom Card in a Box and ATC

Hi y'all!
Robyn here reminding you its never too late to thank your Mum!
This 3D card in a box is a keepsake- or don't personalize it and Mom can regift it!
It comes together easier than you think, and there is a video 

And a folding version




On the Mat

The drop out letters were perfect for an ATC gift card

Supplies:
There are as many ways to be creative with this file as there are ways to be a Mom.
Go out and love and create some more and share with us at
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Comments and questions always welcomed!

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Stars Moon Background Stencil- Stars Background Stencil-QFD Moon Phases Monogram Font-QFD Basic Caps Monogram Font

 Hi Y'all!
Robyn here, enjoying all the phases!
Digital stencils and fonts come together creating a fun ATC to
share with anyone for any occasion.

On the Mat

Stars and Moon Background Stencil

The Fonts are the stars of this show!
I used the phase graphic in the period.



This hand lettered font coordinates with almost all of the monogram fonts in the collection.




The joy of digital design is once you purchase the file, it can become whatever you want it to be.


Print and Cut
Make a few to experiment

After removing the cards from the mat, I inked, painted, and stenciled till I was phased out!
I sized the stencils down a bit for the ATC size.


Supplies:
Have fun, use your imagination and share your creations with us at
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Comments and Questions Always welcomed!


Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Valentine Washi Sticker Tape and Pieces

 Hi Y'all!
Robyn here, asking what do you do to celebrate a Library's 100th birthday and honor years of cataloging?
Create an art challenge!

On the Mat

Check This Out- A Catalog Card Community Art Show, using the about to be dumped catalog cards was the perfect place to showcase these Print and Cut  washi stickers!




Supplies
  • Silhouette Design Store File- Valentine Washi Sticker Tape and Pieces - #395662
  • Vintage Catalog card- ask your local library! Start your own challenge !
  • Quietfire Design heart spray stencil
  • Embossing paste
  • Modern Gilding powder- Dragon Berry
  • Ink and paint
  • Creativity
Isn't Love the select answer to select problems in historical interpretation?


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with questions comments and lots of inspiration.