Check. It. Out. This is the biggest project I have done in a while AND you could win some of this fabby collection!!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
NEW!!! Friendly Forest by Doodlebug: 3 Projects
HELLOOOOOO out there! Are you LOVING Friendly Forest!?!? This is definitely one of my favorite collections of the year! I couldn't stop making things with it!!!
I used it for a card, a garland, and cable identification! Yep, 3 projects - one post! Enjoy! :)
Project 1: Fall Family Card
This is a legal sized card as I wanted the height of the tree and the falling leaves to be the overall feeling.
I wanted to get a "sentiment" in there even though the background is full of words. I anchored it in the pile of leaves with a paperclip as well as the acorn from the icons. Check out the polka dots on the brown sprinkled shape leaf at the bottom... Lovin' that leaf.
Okay, I admit it... This fat-headed owl was part of the Ghouls and Goodies collection... but he was just TOO darling!!!
Ummm... HELLOOO sprinkled shapes!!!! These little leaves are so yummy!! And the pics of them don't do their mini-prints justice so I thought I would get you a few close-ups. Aren't the checkers on the orange one SO darling!?!
Polka dots on the purple ones? Yes, indeedy. And just in case you thought the gloss was something I added, it's not! They come that way! Glossy goodness.
Grab some. You will LOVE them! Spoiler alert: they came out with both of the Christmas lines too!!! :)
Project 2: Leaf Garland
Isn't this so super pretty? And you know what?! It took absolutely. no. work.
Here is the product that I simply pulled out of their die cut edges and sewed in a line... seriously. It retails for $3.99 and took all of 5 minutes to make. My kind of home decor!
See those stitched lines around the edges of the leaves? They come printed on. love. it.
Here is how large it is all sewn together! Emmaline wants it for her door but we'll see... Mommy wants to put it on the mantle!
Another close up!
Project 3: Okay... I know I got carried away... Cable Identification.
So.... do any of you have husbands that steal your power cords, etc.? Ugh. Mine. Steals. Mine. All. The. Time... It drives me nuts! Whenever your phone is fully charged there are chargers everywhere and the minute you need one - cannot be found!
Well, my husband claims he never takes mine... now we'll know!
I added this simple touch of washi tape to give it some fall flair! I LOVE IT!!! I am totally going to change these out for the seasons and do different designs on them! So fun and SO fast!
Earbuds: cute-ified. Love.
I had a thicker band on the computer charger so I decided to use a wider one. Aren't the polka dots cute!?
So... One of the best things about doodlebug washi tape is the different widths! You can see them all in perspective here. The bands at the top of the tags let you know how thick they are and what the washi tape looks on a white background. :)
Close up of the cuteness. :) They are so happy! :) My mom already asked if I could do hers so I brought some washi tape over and put it around hers too! :)
So... I just got the new iPhone6 and found this case... in classic doodlebug color: swimming pool blue.. :) Of course I had to pick that one! Now... I can match the washi tape to my phone!!! :)
Fall Family Card
bugs used:
doodlebug: friendly forest: fun with fall (4336)
doodlebug: friendly forest: fall forest (4330)
doodlebug: friendly forest: forest friends (4335)
doodlebug: friendly forest: sprinkles shapes: falling leaves (4398)
doodlebug: ghouls and goodies: mini doodle-pops: lil' owls (4421)
doodlebug: friendly forest: this and that (4364)
doodlebug: friendly forest: icons (4370)
doodlebug: friendly forest: mini paperclips: fall (4492)
Leaf Garland
bugs used:
doodlebug: friendly forest: mini leaves and acorns (4360)
Cable Identification
bugs used:
doodlebug: friendly forest: washi tape: autumn stripe (4410)
doodlebug: friendly forest: washi tape: colors of fall (4408)
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Smarty pants owl popcorn bag
Hi Imaginisce lovers!!! I am here with a fall themed card project for you. Who doesn’t love owls? I saw this one and couldn’t help myself - he is cu-whooooo-te! :)
The popcorn bag was a fun touch… my only regret was not popping popcorn for this picture! I love popcorn. I had just eaten lunch when I took this photo and wasn’t hungry and couldn’t bear the thought of throwing it away. Okay, I may have a hoarding problem! haha.
Don’t you just want to hug that owl? Okay, maybe that’s just me. :)
Thanks for hanging out with me! I hope you have a whoooterific day!
Supply List:
Imaginisce: Patterned Papers (Perfect Vacation, Welcome Spring)
American Crafts: Cardstock Neutrals
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Doodlebug - NEW product! Ghouls and Goodies!
Boo everyone! Did I scare you?! Okay, good. I don't really like scaring people anyway. :)
I made a little doodlebug halloween card for you! I am NOT into the spooky halloween stuff at all. I LOVE cutesy halloween. love it. doodlebug's halloween lines are always SO up my ally!!!
I was inspired by my cousin's quilt square for this card. She made a "wonky log cabin" quilt and I was enchanted with the idea of lines not matching up... as someone who always likes things "square", this was not only a foreign concept to me, but something I needed to do for my creative side.
To do this, I actually cut a 4x4" piece of cardstock into 4 pieces - 2x2" squares... so I couldn't line them up... because like I said, I have issues... ;) Then I did the 2x2 squares individually. You can see that I couldn't even cut the papers with a lot of slope. This totally felt avant-garde to me! haha.
I also REALLY wanted to highlight the washi tape. There are 4 washi tapes that came out with this collection and I wanted ALL of them on my card! haha. The halloween chevron, "Trick or Treat", spooky stars, and dandy candy are all washi tapes!
I wanted to show you how cute the new "chippers" look on a card! I put them on both sets of my cards this month. I hope you like them! They are so much fun!
Helloooooooooo mini paper clips!!! These. Are. Darling. Pick them up. The colors - yum.
I also wanted to use the fancy frills. I am terrible about using them on cards which is silly because they have a fabulous die cut edge. So I wanted to get a few of those on my card too. Now I am addicted. :)
recipe:
Friday, September 12, 2014
My Craft Spot Guest Design Spot
I am writing you from Sweden and I just saw my first moose!!!!!!! Here we are. I know, you are SO glad I showed you these. :)
We have all had a crazy summer, but before I left for Europe with two small children for a month (yes, I am crazy. They are 6 months and just 2.... we are surviving so far!) - I made this card for you using the CLOCK TIME stamp set.
Things I love about this stamp set:
1. The Sentiments.
They. Are. Awesome. I LOVE how My Craft Spot actually took into account sentiments that you would actually SEND to someone - not just things that are funny or would look cute with die cuts - but things that you want to say to people or will help them during different times of life. This card has an intended recipient that I cannot wait to give it to!
2. The Clocks.
There is a clock for every kind of person. Old fashioned, roman numerals, etc etc.
3. The parts of the clocks are off and there are different arms for different uses and styles. Love it.
As you can see, I cut this little alarm clock and just forwent the cutting of the clock face in lieu of the stamp. I actually used 4 of the stamps on this little card!
I added some stickles for sparkle including the center of the clock.
I used some Imaginisce papers from the Welcome Spring line to cheer it up and the raffia is actually upcycled! We got a lovely gift from friends for Emmaline's 2nd birthday party and this was part of the wrapping. :)
Thank you SO much for having me guest design with these fabulous stamps! I had a great time and the quality is fantastic. If you were wondering how you can use this stamp set then I hope I have provided a little inspiration for you and you will pick it up post-haste! :)
recipe:
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Apple Shaped Card
Hi Imaginisce lovers!!! I'm here with a fall themed card project for you. Who doesn’t need thank you cards? I send a bunch out at once and then I am aways out it seems!
I downloaded this super simple apple card cut file and went to work!
The twine was an afterthought so I pulled back the bottom stem of the apple afterwards and added it. Don’t be afraid to close one eye and pull the other side up slowly while you fix your mistake - praying the whole time that you don’t ruin your project. :) That’s what I do! :)
The sentiment is actually a sticker and I popped the apple. I liked the dimension of the whole thing.
Thanks for hanging out with me! I hope you have a red delicious day!
Supply List:
Imaginisce: Patterned Papers (Perfect Vacation, Welcome Spring)
American Crafts: Cardstock Neutrals
