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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
National Boss's Day Gift
Today, October 16, 2018 was National Boss's Day. I made these for my boss. Yes, I'm a kiss up. : )
I cut the words from vinyl after typing them into Design Space, and put them on the clipboards. I covered the tops of the pad of paper with B&T paper. Even though the papers cover the quotes, it's fun to take the pads off and be inspired.
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Monday, October 15, 2018
Modern Wedding Card
This month's challenge was to make a wedding card or baby shower card. I went to Pinterest for inspiration and found it!
The card on Pinterest was an all white card with the "&" in rainbow colors.
I loved the way the card was constructed, clearly, because I modified it. : )
On Design Space I sized the square I wanted. Next, I added the "Mr", "&", and "Mrs" to the system. I played around with the font and sizes until I liked the look within the square. In order for the "Mr" to get cut out of the square, the square and the "Mr" need to be attached (with "Mr" where you want it within the square). "Mrs" and "&" are two separate colors so they each get their own mat for cutting.
Mrs is cut from White Glitter Paper. The Ampersand (&) was cut from the fundamental basics (retired).
I cut the Blush Satin Ribbon (retired) only long enough to wrap by about 1/2" on each side (I don't want to waste ribbon where you don't see) and taped the ends to the back of the Charcoal square. A smaller length of ribbon was tied around the taped ribbon to create the knot.
Ampersand was glued directly to the Charcoal cardstock. Mrs. received thin 3D foam tape (those non stick micro-tiped scissors - can't say enough good about them!). Mr. Square was also raised with thin 3D foam tape. But before Mr. Square was adhered to the base card, Black cardstock was glued to the base so that "Mr" would be backed in black.
Modern and Classy!
The card on Pinterest was an all white card with the "&" in rainbow colors.
I loved the way the card was constructed, clearly, because I modified it. : )
On Design Space I sized the square I wanted. Next, I added the "Mr", "&", and "Mrs" to the system. I played around with the font and sizes until I liked the look within the square. In order for the "Mr" to get cut out of the square, the square and the "Mr" need to be attached (with "Mr" where you want it within the square). "Mrs" and "&" are two separate colors so they each get their own mat for cutting.
Mrs is cut from White Glitter Paper. The Ampersand (&) was cut from the fundamental basics (retired).
I cut the Blush Satin Ribbon (retired) only long enough to wrap by about 1/2" on each side (I don't want to waste ribbon where you don't see) and taped the ends to the back of the Charcoal square. A smaller length of ribbon was tied around the taped ribbon to create the knot.
Ampersand was glued directly to the Charcoal cardstock. Mrs. received thin 3D foam tape (those non stick micro-tiped scissors - can't say enough good about them!). Mr. Square was also raised with thin 3D foam tape. But before Mr. Square was adhered to the base card, Black cardstock was glued to the base so that "Mr" would be backed in black.
Modern and Classy!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Let it Snow
Today I thought I'd share a home decor item that I've proposed to teach at the Poway Adult School in January. I'm waiting to hear back if they'd like to offer it to the public.
This has to be big so you can see the glitter paper on the "o".
"Let it" has been cut on the Cricut after being designed and welded on the computer. The "s" also received a sponging of White Daisy Ink (Z2863) around the letter.
"N" is sporting paper from JoAnn's store. I really wish we had something like this - it's super fun and fits the project so well!
Like I mentioned already, the "O" is from our White Glitter Paper (Z3237). I love the sparkle.
"W" has been stamped with Pansy ink (Z2804) on JoAnn paper (clearly I was shopping when I picked the papers out. I blame the snowflake paper). The snowflakes are Falling Flakes A1223.
Let me back up a little bit.
After I chose my colors, I traced each letter on the appropriate paper, making sure the front of the letter kissed the back of the paper. The line around the letter was as close to the letter as possible.
Next I cut each of the letters out, staying on the drawn line. If you are going to stamp, now is the time to do it. I actually stamped the snowflakes before I cut out the "W".
I applied mog pog to the letters (rather than the paper) one at a time. Then I placed the cut out paper on top of the mog pog. The mog pog allows you a little bit of time before setting in order to place the letter where it needs to go.
After the letter dries, you can use a craft knife to cut excess paper away. Although if you traced your letter close to the letter, you shouldn't have to cut. You can also use sand paper (from the front to the back) to remove excess paper.
After making each letter pretty, I sponged the "S".
"Let" and "it" were welded and cut. I used my non -stick micro-tip scissors (Z1836) to cut very thin pieces (and small) of thin 3D foam tape (Z2060) to prop up the letters.
This home decor will be going up in my home in January. It should take a little sting from the empty mantel after my moose/deer collection gets put away.
The answer was, "we're going to pass ... for Winter [quarter]". Oh, well, I still had fun making and sharing it with you! : )
"Let it" has been cut on the Cricut after being designed and welded on the computer. The "s" also received a sponging of White Daisy Ink (Z2863) around the letter.
"N" is sporting paper from JoAnn's store. I really wish we had something like this - it's super fun and fits the project so well!
Like I mentioned already, the "O" is from our White Glitter Paper (Z3237). I love the sparkle.
"W" has been stamped with Pansy ink (Z2804) on JoAnn paper (clearly I was shopping when I picked the papers out. I blame the snowflake paper). The snowflakes are Falling Flakes A1223.
Let me back up a little bit.
After I chose my colors, I traced each letter on the appropriate paper, making sure the front of the letter kissed the back of the paper. The line around the letter was as close to the letter as possible.
Next I cut each of the letters out, staying on the drawn line. If you are going to stamp, now is the time to do it. I actually stamped the snowflakes before I cut out the "W".
I applied mog pog to the letters (rather than the paper) one at a time. Then I placed the cut out paper on top of the mog pog. The mog pog allows you a little bit of time before setting in order to place the letter where it needs to go.
After the letter dries, you can use a craft knife to cut excess paper away. Although if you traced your letter close to the letter, you shouldn't have to cut. You can also use sand paper (from the front to the back) to remove excess paper.
After making each letter pretty, I sponged the "S".
"Let" and "it" were welded and cut. I used my non -stick micro-tip scissors (Z1836) to cut very thin pieces (and small) of thin 3D foam tape (Z2060) to prop up the letters.
This home decor will be going up in my home in January. It should take a little sting from the empty mantel after my moose/deer collection gets put away.
The answer was, "we're going to pass ... for Winter [quarter]". Oh, well, I still had fun making and sharing it with you! : )
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