It's in the Bag! A New CardzTV 3d Challenge

Wow December is just marching along isn't it?  Christmas will be here in just a couple of weeks, that is hard to imagine.  I think I am about done shopping except for a few stocking stuffers.   So, we have a fun and very useful challenge for you today! it is to make a Gift Bag.  Either you can make the entire bag or decorate and fancy up a store bought version.  I chose to make my bag.

My file is from SVGCUTS.com.  I cut this out on my Cricut Explore and cut the bag  the size described in the menu file.  Adhered the sides together and added some ribbon for my handles.  The paper I used is Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas.  I found this print and cut tag in the Silhouette store and print and cut it out as it was perfect for the paper.  I stamped Christmas Wishes from the Very Merry stamp set, on the front of the tag using some Walnut Stain distress ink.  I also inked the edges of the tag with some Tea Dye distress ink.  The back was really quick and easy to put together and I am going to use it to wrap one of my DIL gifts in. It is just the perfect size.

Now it is your turn.  Hope on over to CardzTV and link up a new bag project.  Mary will be giving away a set of CardzTV stamp set.  I am anxious to see what you make.

Maple Manor

I bought the Steampunk Graphic 45 paper pad from Cutter's Creek and just had to make a Haunted House. (Kim will special order for you) I purchased an SVG file from SVG Cuts called Maple Manor. The house was a lot of work, and took a lot of paper but it was so fun to make.

I used a Darice wood grain embossing folder for the black and gray siding. The gray siding was cut from some Core' denations card stock that I sanded to give it a distress looked. The black siding I
inked with some white ink to give it a distress ink. All the patterned paper panels are from the Steampunk paper pad. I used a ton of Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive to put this house together.

To embellish the house, I added some ghost stickers and a glow in the dark spider. I also added a pumpkin changing light to the inside of the house and a flickering battery operated tea light to the tower.

So you can get the full effect, I have this video for you. I sure hope you like the house, I had so much fun making it.

Happy Halloween

Today I have for you a Halloween card that I made using the new Tim Holtz Stamps and Framelit dies. For my card I started with a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" black card stock base. I used my Graphic 45 Steampunk Paper for my card as well. The rust color mat is cut at 4" X 5 1/4" and the black dotted paper is cut at 3 3/4" X 5". (the dotted paper is the reverse of the rust paper, got to love two sided paper)! Even though it is sold out in the store, just ask, and Kim can order you some and there are some other great pads, check out the 12 Days of Christmas paper pad. For my web, I embossed each layer with some WOW! embossing powder in  Black Glint embossing powder. The spider was embossed with the Black Ebony embossing powder. I stamped and cut the web out of white card stock. To age it just a bit I sprayed it with some Old Lace Glimmer Mist. I layered the cuts of the web with some foam dots between the layers. I then added a foam dot to the very center of my layered spider web and then adhered it to my card front with some Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive. To finish the spider I added some purple stickles to his body. My sentiment is from the same stamp and die set. I stamped it with some Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used my eBosser and the Magnetic Shim to cut my die images out.  One of Kim's customers asked if we could do a video showing how to use this shim and the embossing mat. So while working on this project I shot a short video to show you how I use the shim. I hope it will help answer some of your questions.

Totally Wicked

Ever since I received the new Graphic 45 Steampunk paper pads I have been itching to use it. Today was the day. I found this great Steampunk owl stamp at Michael's today on clearance.  So of course I had to use it and my paper.

My card base is black card stock cut and folded to make a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base.  The next two layers are from the 6"X 6" Steampunk paper pad. The dark rust mat was cut at 4 1/8" X 5 3/8". The yellow patterned paper was cut at 4 " X 5 1/4".

I stamped the owl on some white card stock and colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers. I used my Spica Glitter pens to add some sparkle to the owl's eyes, the buckles on his hat and the watch. Once I was done coloring the image I inked the background with Persimmon, Seedless Preserves, and Black Soot Distress ink. I also inked the edges of the yellow patterned paper with the Black Soot distress ink.

To finish my card I added a sentiment chipboard tag to my card that I added some ribbon to. Finally I add some chipboard embellishments to the upper corners.

I had do much fun making this card. I am just starting to experiment with coloring and the markers.  I hope you enjoyed my card.

Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Cutters Creek Christmas in July Blog Hop!  If you came from Kim's blog you are in the right place, if not and you would like to start at the beginning please jump to the Cutters Creek Design Team blog. 

We have some great projects in store for you today to provide you plenty of inspiration to help you jump start your holiday crafting. So grab your favorite beverage, sit back and relax, and get ready for some fun, inspiration, and the chance to win some blog candy too! 

I have a fun Advent Calendar for you today.

I started with a wooden 12 X 12 frame I found on clearance and spray painted it red. I then sprayed it with some Gold Glitter Dust spray.

Next I took a 12 X 12 square piece of metal that I found in my local craft store and covered it with some paper. I happened to have a piece of scrapbook paper that was actually made to make an advent calendar with so I used that, but you could use just about any patterned paper you wanted. I used Glue N Seal to adhere the paper to the metal piece, I then added a coat of Glue N Seal to the top of the paper to seal it.

Next I used my Silhouette and the print and cut feature to print out 25 different round Christmas themed tags at approximately 3/4".

I used some Glossy Accents to adhere small magnets to the backs of each of my little tins. I also used Glossy Accents to adhere the small tags to the insides of my tins. To decorate the frame I cut some small square images out of an older Graphic 45 8 X 8 paper pad, Christmas Emporium and using my trusty Glue N Seal adhere them to the frame, and again I added a top layer of Glue n Seal to seal the paper. (If you would like this paper pad, check with Kim to see if she can still order it).

I cut some numbers at 1/2" out of some black vinyl and adhered them to each of the lids to the tins. They are a little hard to see in the photo but I wanted the tag inside to show through. My plan is to fill each tin with a little piece of candy. I want the tag to be a surprise after they open it up and take out the candy each day.

Finally I cut the banner for the top at approximately 10" wide, again using my Silhouette and an image from the Silhouette store. I used my Scotch Quick Dry adhesive to adhere the banner together and used Glossy Accents to adhere it to the front of my Frame.

To hang my calendar I have some of the Tim Holtz Seasonal Ribbon attached to the back. I lightly tacked it with more Glossy Accents, but I want to use the staple gun to staple it to the frame. Unfortunately I can't get to the staple gun to do that so I didn't want to hang it. (Again, this item is not in stock in the store but check with Kim to see if she can order it).

I would love to hear what you think of the Calendar. Thanks for visiting me today and enjoying our blog hop. As a thank you for enjoying our hop, we have some awesome blog candy for you.

To be eligible for the blog candy, we would love for you to follow us and leave a comment on all the blogs along the way. We will use Random.org to select a winner. The winner will be posted on the Cutters Creek Design Team blog on Monday July 15^th. Your next stop is Fran.

Here is the complete blog hop line up in case you get lost along the way.

Design Team Blog: http://cutterscreekdesignteam.blogspot.com/

Kim: http://kreativekim.blogspot.com/

Deanna: http://deannaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Fran: http://scallopsandswirls.blogspot.com/

Mindy: http://www.scrappyandpiggy.blogspot.com/

Anne: http://www.annesscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Cindy: http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com/

Jearise: http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Michele: http://www.scrapytaz.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday Card

For my project today I am sharing the birthday card I made for my mom who's birthday is later this month. My card base is a cream card stock cut and scored to make a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base. All of my paper is from the Secret Garden paper pads by Graphic 45. I used papers from both the 8" X 8" and the 6" X 6" paper pad. I cut a purple mat at 4" X 5 1/4" and then cream paper at 3 3/4" X 5". Next I cut a mat using my Silhouette Cameo. I cut the shadow at approximate 3 1/2" and the base layer at 3". I ran the cream scalloped through my eBosser and embossed it with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder. (If I could only have one embossing folder the Swiss Dots folder would be my choice. It is so versatile.) I inked all my mats with some Tea Dye Distress ink and a sponge dabber.  I had a piece of cream lace with pearls on it that I used a paint dabber to apply some of the Tea Dye distress ink to.  I applied the lace to my card with some Scor-Tape.My dress and hanger are a Memory Box die. (No Kim can't get these yet, but I keep asking her! One of these days soon I hope she can). I cut my Hanger from some Kraft card stock and then inked it with some of the Tarnished Brass Distress Stain. (Distress Stain is a special order item, but don't hesitate to ask). The pearls I added to the waist of the dress are some I cut off from the lace. I adhered the dress to the scalloped mat with some foam tape. I cut 6 flowers using the George and Basic Shapes cartridge and inked them with some of the Shaded Lilac distress ink. I used my Petal Roller by Imaginisce to make my roses. I hot glued the layers together. My leaves were cut at 1" and are from the  Flower Shoppe cartridge (Heart). I inked my leaves with Peeled Paint distress ink and a sponge dabber. I also creased the center of the leaves and inked them with the Peeled Paint distressed ink to create a center vein in the leaf. I adhered the flowers and leaves to my card with some scotch quick dry adhesive.  I added a pearl to the center of one rose using some bisque liquid pearls.  I stamped my sentiment with some Rich Cocoa Memento ink. Lastly I added a small butterfly from my stash.

Halloween Decor Graphic 45 Style

I found these cute little canvas's and easels at a local craft store and just had to get them. I painted the easels and the canvas with some black acrylic paint. I then used the Graphic 45 Happy Haunting's Paper Pad for my images. I cut around part of the image and used some Matte Inkssentials Glue N Seal to seal my canvas and adhere my image. Then it was time to decorate.

For the square canvas I made some roses using a tutorial found here. I adhered them to the canvas with some hot blue and added some Diamond Ice Stickles to the edges of the flower petals.Then I added a couple of Rhinestone flourishes. I then embossed the edges of the canvas with some Black Glint WOW! Glitter Embossing Powder.

For the other canvas I again used the Matte Inkssentials Glue N Seal to seal my canvas and adhere my image. For this one I also made a rose and used some Stardust Stickles along the edges of the petals. I had some black tulle with some purple glitter in it and that cut and gathered to put behind the rose. I used some Majestic Purple Liquid Pearls to add some dimension to the canvas. I then outlined the edges of the canvas with some Black Diamond Stickles.

Wish Card with the eBosser

Here is my first card made with the help of my new eBosser that came to live with me on Wednesday. Oh my I love that little machine. No cranking! It's electric. Does up to 8 1/2" X 11" and it is awesome. I finally had some time to play with it today and this was one of the things I cut. I used the Poinsettia Die from Spellbinders that I got last winter and cut and embossed it with the eBosser. Before removing the flower layers from the die I inked them in the center with some Spun Sugar distress ink. I also inked the edges with the Spun Sugar ink after removing them from the die. I cut the leaf and inked it with some Forest Moss Distress Ink.

I also sprayed my flower layers with some of the Pink Glitter Dust spray. I did to coats of that and then did one light coat of the Gold Glitter Dust. My these flowers sure sparkle.

For my card I started with a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base from Kraft card stock. I added a black mat cut at 5 3/8" X 4 1/8". My patterned paper is from Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium that I had left from last year. I cut the music sheet paper at 4" X 5 1/4". I then used the back side of the music paper and cut a strip 1 3/4" by 5 1/4". I punched the edge of this strip with a Martha Stewart doily lace punch and backed it with a piece of cream colored cardstock that I inked with some Vintage Photo distress ink. I also inked all my patterned paper with the Vintage Photo distress ink.

To assemble my flower I placed all the layers together and used my paper piercer to poke a hole in the center and added a yellow brad. I then used some flower soft glue on the brad and added some citrus crush ultra fine flower soft to cover the brad for the flower center. I added my leaf to my card and attached the flower with some foam tape. I then added a Tim Holtz word stick that says wish. I inked this with some caramel alcohol ink before added it to my card. To finish my card I added some pearls with cream colored liquid pearls along the other edges.

I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for visiting.