Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Lighthouse, Flip Flops, Beach Ball & Pail Summer - In Summer The Song - Thinking Of You - Easel card


Yogi here today using a bunch of summery files from Suzanne that were meant to be frames... But heck when do I do what's supposed to be done....

I'm using a couple rubber quote/sentiment stamps from Quietfire Design ("In Summer the Song..."); ("Thinking Of You small")

And I'm using 3 Silhouette files from Suzanne. Click on images to purchase 

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/297258?search=lighthouse&sortby=relevance&submitted_search=truehttps://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/297264?search=lighthouse&sortby=relevance&submitted_search=truehttps://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/297264?search=lighthouse&sortby=relevance&submitted_search=true 

Cut, scored and folded my white cardstock to create the easel structure. Cut another piece same size and adhered to card front. Cut a piece of Dark Blue Ruche heavy paper and adhered to card front. Cut a piece of white cardstock and adhered to card front.
 


Opened SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) and the 3 beach scenes. Ungrouped and separated them putting the lighthouse, rope frame and beach ball on a 2nd page. Color printed it out on white cardstock then fussy cut around the images. Yes I know you can print and cut, but since it was eons since I last did that I couldn't remember how to do it. and since I'm probably not going to use it for another eon... I was too lazy to figure it out...
Cut all the elements on page 1 below and while on my mat colored the various pieces. Inked the clouds with Versamark and embossed with Emerald Creek "Soft Fallen Snow". Adhered my lighthouse, clouds and seagull to my card front.

Stamped the quote using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist".

On the floor: Adhered a piece of beige Ruche heavy paper. It has a texture like wavy beach sand.

Adhered the beach ball and pail, scoring them to create my stopper. Scored a little section of the flip flops and adhered them as well.

Stamped the sentiment onto white cardstock using Versafine Clair "Twilight" and clear embossed. Cut it in an oval shape and sponged some Distress "Faded Jeans" around the edge.


 

Monday, July 22, 2019

Birthday Banner Card


Hello digital cutting friends! 
My kids seem to be invited to a birthday party every other week. I like to personalize cards, so I decided on using the QFD Birthday Banner Monogram Font. I printed the initial of the birthday boy´s name, coloured the banner and did a scan and cut.

 

I decided on a blue background to go with a yellow card using heavy cardstock.


To make it look more cheery and happy I added ballons
Make sure to cut many different colours and sizes.


Adhere the ballons to the left and the right side of the card. You may also add some other embellishments like rhinestones or pearls et voilá you have a finished personalized birthday card. 

Happy crafting!
Kora










Saturday, July 20, 2019

Quietfire Quick Clip *Sunflower Tote*


This tote is made to be filled with chocolate and will be given to my neighbour for his birthday.
You can find the cutting file here.


Have a sunny day! 
Kora

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

There is nothing Wine won't cure - Wine Time Monogram Font - Wine is sunlight

Hi Y'all! Robyn here
Still in Wedding Mode!
My almost DIL loves all things wine
so my next gift will be adorned with this tag.
Quietfire wise, it uses digital cuts, print and cuts, digital fonts and stamps!

Two of Suzanne's Digital files 
On the Mat



Working Mat

  • Separate the tag  from the tulip box file- size to fit a wine bottle
  • Turn on registrations marks for print and cut- be sure your design is inside of the marks
  • Move Wine sentiment into the tag and size
  • Choose the Wine time font and select letters
  • Move Jillian name to the tag and space and size
  • Print and cut
  • Color and embellish!


The stamp


The ribbon was on their wedding invitation!
Charms? Why not!

Create and drink responsibly!
Please share your creations with us in our FB group.

Comments and Questions Welcomed!



Monday, July 15, 2019

Personalize it with a Monogram



There is nothing like receiving a gift that is personalized just for you.  Monogram fonts are a perfect solution and they are such a fun way to make a gift extra special for someone!  As long as you can print a font that you’ve installed on your computer, you can make some very cool things.  

This project uses craft vinyl and an electronic cutting machine.  The list of things you can personalize with vinyl is almost never-ending!  It’s awesome that you can adhere it to non-porous items that will be outdoors getting lots of wear and tear and the detail you can cut is amazing.

We're making a monogrammed tool bucket for your desk today, but you could just as easily use the Pawsome Monogram Font and fill the bucket with puppy treats!


Supplies:

Styletech  Crafts/Tape Technologies Textured Vinyl in Royal Blue
Transfer Tape
Silhouette Cameo (use the code 10off to save 10% at Silhouette.com)
Tin bucket





Instructions:

  1. Install the monogram font on your computer by following the instructions from the font provider. Most fonts will work in any software program, but today we are concentrating on electronic cutting.
  2. Measure the area you want the monogram to cover on the item you are personalizing.
  3. Type the letter you wish to use in your electronic cutting machine software and size it to match the area you just measured. You can try printing out a test monogram on paper to check the size.
  4. Chose a vinyl that will contrast well with your object. Follow the vinyl cutting instructions specific to your electronic cutting machine. 
  5. Weed out all the excess vinyl in parts of the design that you don’t need.
  6. Cover the design with transfer tape, burnish it  then pull the design away from the vinyl release backing. 
  7. Place the monogram in position on the item you’re decorating.  Burnish it onto the surface then carefully remove the transfer tape. Do some additional final burnishing on the monogram.
  8. Congratulate yourself! What a fabulous gift!

Have a look at the monograms tutorial here for more ideas!  Once you start, you'll be monogramming everything!  Happy creating, Suzanne




Thursday, July 11, 2019

Floral Step Card

Hello, Connie Nichol here today with two different versions of a step card  using a cutting file designed by Suzanne Cannon.  It's available in the Silhouette Design Store here.  The cut file is actually a 'Smile' floral step card, but like all digital files, you can ungroup the components and use whatever you like.  I used everything but the calligraphic smile word.  There are three different shapes of flowers that you can mix and match.


I love the step card base - it is very simple to cut and fold, yet classy and different from an ordinary greeting card.  You can add a stamped sentiment to the front panel, or different die cut sentiments, and of course as many flowers in as many colours as you like!


Here's the beginning stages before I put anything together:


You also have many choices for flower centers. Stack the cut flowers together with a brad or glue, or embellish the centers with small beads, glitter glue, or with stickers and gems.  You can get a huge sheet of 'pearls' and 'diamonds' from the dollar store.  Happy Crafting!


Quietfire Design Products Used:  The Only Time rubber stamp, Happy Birthday - small - metal cutting die, Smile Floral Step Card cutting file

Other Supplies:  Close to My Heart Cardstock, Dollarama glitter stickers, Versafine ink