Monday, January 28, 2019

Maui Tag Mini Book

First, I need to apologize for the poor partial photo - for some reason, uploading the photo had a glitch so some photos have a partial image.

Made this small compact tag mini book for a friend who frequents Maui.  All papers used are from my stash (and some used are "old".) Front cover has a popped layered rectangle 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" triple mat. 
Martha Stewart Grass Punch used along the bottom front. La-la Land Crafts dies: Scalloped  Rectangles, Curved Pocket Die, Large Stitched Tags Die
Sizzix Thinlits Tropical dies.  The palm tree is die cut, then dry embossed using the Cuttlebug dot folder. Finished book size is approximately 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 1-1/2".
My Favorite Things Polynesian Paradise popped Image
Copic colors used:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E00, E01, E01, R11, R20, R21
Flower and Top: R81, R83, R85
Skirt:  G14, G24, G29
Popped Maui words are cut using the Ariel font and Silhouette machine.  Paper used for the words is a "sand" decorative paper with Kraft paper card stock mat.
Inside cover:  Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die from La-la  Land Crafts used with decorative paper inside mat. On the right side (first page), the Curved Pocket die used with decorative paper mat.  The smaller size Stitched Tag fits into the pocket.
On this page: left side is an sandy mat. Right side is the continued strip of the decorative paper. 
Right side pulls outward to show the whole sand scene.
On the back side of the sand scene is a sea horizon scene (photo cropped out due to uploading issues). Page also pulls outward.
Here is the page fully opened:
On the back side off the water scene is another water scene:
This is the center of the book:  Both pages flip down.
Center pages flipped down to reveal seashell decorative paper on all four sections (had to cut out the bad photo area so the total 4 pages are not seen here).
On the backside of the center pages: left side is a decorative mat.  A Curved Pocket is die cut twice, then inserted into the spine. The Curved Pocket holds a Stitched Tag.
Behind the Curved Pocket page is a page that flips outwards.
Here is the page flipped outwards:
Backside:
Last page: Decorative paper on the left side.  Back cover has a Curved Pocket with Stitched Tag which sits on top of the solid color Stitched Scallop Rectangle.
Back of mini tag book: this tag is part of the dies included in the Curved Pocket die set.
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day!!!

Monday, January 21, 2019

Dandelion Arigato Tea Light

Made this for a friend for the holidays but it can be used as a decor for anytime of the year.  It was shipped flat, assembly was simple. There are 3 tea lights: two solid color and one made from decorative paper.  The tea light is a cut file from the Silhouette on line store. Dandelion Rubber Stamp Set used : Arigato CL-20
Solid papers from Core-dinationsDecorative paper: My Little Shoebox (retired). Dies used: La-la Land Crafts Small Cherry Blossoms die. Lanterns Die: Source unknown. Memory Box Grove Branch die. Tea Light finished size is 4-1/2" x 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" Each tea light has two Stamped and colored images. Adhesive pearls are added to the center of the cherry blossoms.
Coloring using Copics:
Face: E02, R21
Neck trim and waist: R85, R49
Dress: paper pieced using Washi paper scraps. Stamped, then cut out.
There are die cut lanterns on two sides of the tea light. Each lantern is lightly sponged.
Over head view shows the inside covered with Vellum Card Stock from my stash.  The sides were not adhered so this project can be shipped flat.
Here's a closer view of the decorative paper tea light.
View of the lantern side of the tea light:
Tea light flat, ready to be shipped:
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Asian Themed Tag Mini Book

This is a little mini book made using the Large Stitched Tag and Curved Pocket dies from La-la Land Crafts latest release found here.  This concept was revealed at the November 2018  La-la Land Retreat. Original front cover design was a Unicorn theme. My version is using a Asian theme. Papers used are from my stash: My Little Shoebox Cherry Delight retired Paper Collection and Stickers.  Finished book size is approximately 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 1-1/2".  Book base is using Recollections Kraft card stock n is lightly sponged using Vintage Photo ink.  Front cover has a popped layered rectangle 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" triple mat. Cherry Tree is a sticker that is popped with foam squares. The three ladies are stickers and are also popped using foam tape.
Front cover, spine and back cover: 
Overhead view:
 Note back cover is a sticker from the paper collection.
Pages inside:
 
Inside cover:  Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die from La-la  Land Crafts used with decorative paper inside mat.  The pagoda is a sticker. On the right side (first page), the Curved Pocket die used with decorative paper mat.  The smaller size Stitched Tag firs into the pocket. Cherry Blossom stickers are positioned on the bottom left pocket.
On this page: solid card stock was dry embossed with Cherry Blossom embossing folder, adding fan sticker at the bottom. The right side is one of the "cut-a-parts" from the paper collection.
 Pages pull out to reveal: Pages have "cut-out" from the collection, Fan sticker, and decorative paper mats.
 
And, on the flip side, more "cut-outs" from the collection which fit nicely into the pages.
On the left side, decorative paper and cherry blossom sticker. On the right side (which is a pull out), dry embossed card stock with a fan sticker.
Here is the right side page pulled out:
Here's the flip side of the pull out:
This is the center of the book:  Both pages flip down. These are "cut outs" from the paper collection.
Center pages flipped down to reveal:
On the backside of the center pages: left side is dry embossed with a cherry blossom sticker.  A Curved Pocket is die cut twice, then inserted into the spine. The Curved Pocket holds a Stitched Tag.
Behind the Curved Pocket page is a page that flips outwards.
Here is the page flip out toward the right:
Backside:
Last page: Decorative paper and Cherry Blossom sticker.  Back cover has a Curved Pocket with Stitched Tag which sits on top of the solid color Stitched Scallop Rectangle.
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day!


Monday, January 7, 2019

Love to Dance Card

My Grand Niece participated in a Winter Dance Recital at her school so I made this card for her. The SVG Cut file is from My Scrap Chick and can be found here. The "Love to Dance" is also a SVG cut file - it is from Miss Kate Cuttables and can be found here.  The card is a A2 size. Card base is cut using Brown card stock with a white card stock mat. The decorative flower paper is from my stash.
Pailsey is the name of the dancer from My Scrap Chick. She is cut, then popped with foam squares. Clear Wink of Stella is added to her skirt. A White gel pen is used to create the ruffle effect on her skirt and center of the flowers in the hair. 
Here the "Love to Dance " is also cut, then popped with foam squares.  There is Clear Wink of Stella added to the inside of the stars.
Card inside:.............stamped message with a die cut slot for the money.  Die for slot is from La-la Land Crafts (can be found here).
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Wedding Card for 2019

First card of 2019: a wedding on New Year's Eve. Whoo-hoo!  Co-ordination Diamond Textured Shimmer card stock used for the card base. All Grey card stock mat from Recollections. Craft Smith Love Story 12x12 paper pack for the Mr. and Mrs. mat.  "forever" metal message from Making Memories (retired). Add a few adhesive pearls to embellish this card.  Finished card size is 6x6.
Stamped "Congratulations" is popped with foam squares:
The satin and organdy bow:
Stamps: Uptown Couple Brett and Brenda get Married by Stampingbella
Copics used:
Groom hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Groom suit: W4, W6, W8
Bride hair: E29, E31, E35, E47
Bride dress, Shoes:  W0, W02, Clear Wink of Stella
Heart: R29
Flower Bouquet: G85, Clear Wink of Stella
The shimmer on her dress is barely seen in this photo:
Card inside: 
Gift card holder die from My Creative Time
Wedding Ring die from Ali Express cut using silver metallic and silver card stock from my stash.
 Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day and a very Happy New Year!