Cupcake Cards
August 2, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid, Scrapbooking | 1 Comment
I had the privilege to work with Kelleigh Ratzlaff’s newest venture of Cutting files for Digital Die-Cutters. She already is the Template Queen and now she offers her amazing templates as Cutter Files for most mainstream digital die-cutters. Now I think that is just great since can you just imagine how easy this makes life being able to print out and cut her beautiful templates which is just prefect for gifts? Want to Grab her August Grab Bag? You can get it HERE.
I made a pillow box and 2 cards with an envelope…
I used Echo Park’s new Walk in the Park line and oh boy it is prrretty! I just love how cute and bright the patterns are. I think it all came out real cute! Thanks for looking!
Gardenologie Cards
July 21, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid | 5 Comments
I have been eyeing this kit by Quirky Twerp for a very long time…Gardenologie. It is soft and feminine with a shabby feel to it. I decided to do a few challenges and this kit was just perfect for it!
My first Card is for the Clean and Simple challenge (CAS76) at Splitcoaststampers.
I pretty much stayed with the sketch but I think it really is such a sweet card.
Next up is my card for the Hybrid Chick Caravan.
I just love the tags included in the kit and can see many uses for it! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Endless Summer Cards and Envelopes
July 17, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid | Leave a Comment
I love my Cricut and all of the Creative Possibilities! I used Red River’s Double Sided Polar Matte to create these gorgeous cards and envelopes. The Envelope Templates are from my new venture The Cutting Files Rectangular Envelopes. I used the papers and elements from the Endless Summer Collab by the TDC Designers…Drool with me because those papers are gorgeous!
Jessica Sprague Class Cards…
July 15, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid | Leave a Comment
I have not yet had a chance to finish them all but it was such a fun class! Jessica Sprague had a free Computer Tricks for Cards class and these are some of the cards I made:
Enjoy!
Embellished Doilie Project goes Hybrid!
July 12, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid, Scrapbooking | Leave a Comment
I posted a new Tutorial on the Hybrid Chick Blog…how to use Digital Doilies to create your very own Doilie Project.
Go have a look: Doilie Project Goes Hybrid
I have been very scarce…
June 24, 2010 | Filed Under Scrapbooking | Leave a Comment
I know as usual but I have been so busy creating it is scary! lol! I must say I do enjoy it so much when I get that Creative streak!
Here are just a few of my latest creations:
I have been so inspired by the Embellished Doily Project I just had to get my hands dirty!
I created Paper Doilie Templates for Digital Die-Cutters so you can cut your very own! Enjoy!
My Pretties…
May 28, 2010 | Filed Under Scrapbooking | 5 Comments
I have been totally obsessed lately with these gorgeous flowers. You can check out the tutorial HERE. Went to Michaels yesterday to buy a stack of pretty brads to make some more!
Here are some samples of flowers I have done…
I did not have a waterproof ink but I did use my distress inks in some examples and it does give a beautiful washed out/watercolor effect. Oh and the Glitter and Glimmer Mist!!! lol! Love shiny stuff! I hope you try this one out…it is super easy and so cute! I used the Basics 2 card of my Slice…the second five petal flower on the second set of flower shapes. HTH!
Red River Paper is awesome!
March 11, 2010 | Filed Under Hybrid, Scrapbooking | 4 Comments
I was so lucky to receive a inkjet printer sampler pack from Red River Paper and oh boy is it gorgeous! They have over 30 different paper types and am I going to be busy trying them all out!
Well the first thing I just had to test was the 60lb. River Linen. It has this stunning Linen Texture…now what happens sometimes when you want that textured paper look for a project and you print it on your Bazzil Cardstock the print might not be as vibrant, not with this Paper. It prints out beautifully and looks absolutely stunning.
Now I am not such an avid stamper as you may know…lol, I have just never gotten the hang of it but the stamped image worked perfectly and did not smear. I also applied some Glimmer Mist to the paper and the colors did not run. I distressed and inked the edges with no smudging. In my opinion that is just awesome!
I used my NEW Collaboration with Madame Wing called All a Flutter available in the Digichick Shop today for 20% OFF! Trust me when I say the papers in this kit is just to die for!
Here are some more views…I had a hard time to get a nice close up shot of the linen texture but I tell you it delights the eye!
And in other news…in just about 15 days we are going to go to Disneyland! Can you believe it? Our very first time ever. I have wanted to go as a child so I dont know who is more excited me or the kids? lol! Counting down the days!
My Sweeties
February 19, 2010 | Filed Under Christian, Digital, Kitty, Scrapbooking | Leave a Comment
I love my two little babies so much. This layout captures how much fun they have together and how lucky I am to have two such sweet and precious kids.
I used my New Confections Kit to create this page.
I have such exciting news to share but I need to wait for another week or so but I know you will be so happy with me! Doing the Happy Dance!
On an side note I got the organizing bug and although I have not gotten very far with my to do list the few things I did manage to get done just gave me this inner happiness that is just sooo amazing. Nothing soothes like clearing out clutter!
Well that is all I have to share…Happy Scrapping!
Cutting Fabric with the Making Memories Slice
February 14, 2010 | Filed Under Scrapbooking | 3 Comments
I must admit I was so afraid to try this…scared that it might hurt the machine. I even thought it did not work because it cuts so clean you can not ‘see’ the cut lines after the Slice has finished. But I have tried a few times now and I am very happy with the results. On the WhySlice site they have a list of paper types the Slice can cut. It is very strongly recommended that you use a fusible web backing adhered on your fabric before attempting this.
You will need at least a 4×4 inch of thin fabric, fusible web backing or I used Heat-n-Bond Iron On Adhesive. Whatever you want to decorate (t-shirts, onesies, towels, pillowcases etc.) and a die-cutting system that is known to cut through fabric.
(NB You can use punches too with the Iron on Adhesive…I did a few with my Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch and it works like a bomb!)
STEP 1
Iron your t-shirt to remove wrinkles. Following the manufacturers instructions iron on the adhesive backing.
STEP 2
Place the Fabric Paper side down on your Slice Cutting Mat. Make sure it is securely attached to the cutting board and that it will not move around.
STEP 3
Select the desired size, and Cut holding firmly so the machine will not move around.
STEP 4
When the Slice has finished cutting you might think oh dear it did not cut! lol! But if you peel the Fabric off the cutting board being very careful to not separate the backing from your fabric you will see it did an excellent job. I had two coordinating pieces of 4×4 inch Fabric and I cut the same design twice.
STEP 5
Decide where you wish to place your designs before peeling off the backing and ironing the fabric to the t-shirt.
Iron them on in steps.
And what about wearing your heart on your sleeve?
Let it cool and if you are savvy with the sewing machine you can add some more detail. I just loved these and I think the possibilities are endless!
I had a very excited Chrismari who did not want to pose! lol! But as you can see it is such a cute project and just perfect for Valentines Day!
