Monday, July 29, 2019

Healing Heart Get Well Card

I made this perfect card for a friend in recovery............perfect, eh? It is  a SVG cut file called Healing Heart Trio from My Scrap Chick can be found here. Original card is a easel style. With some minor changes, finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and fits in an A2 envelope.   It was a snap to put together using some scraps from my stash. Band-aid die at card bottom from La-la Land Crafts. Both Band-aids are inked slightly with brown ink.  Centers of Band-aids are popped with foam tape.  Envelope is inked with light blue ink around the edges. 
Centers of Band-aids are popped with foam tape. 
Stamped message inside card from La-la Land Crafts Feel Better stamp set.
Thank you for stopping by to visit today. Have a crafty day.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Ninja Birthday Box Card

Made this card for a guy using a Ninja theme: from Lettering Delights Ninja Kicks Collection SVG Cut file.  All images are cut using the Silhouette. All card stock and designer paper used from my stash.  Ninja images are propped up using acetate to look like they are floating in the air. 
This larger size box card is made using one sheet of 8" x 11".  Side panels are 2-1/2" x 2-3/4", center panels are 2-1/2" x 4-7/8".
Ninjas are cut 1-1/2" high. Letters are cut 3/4" high. 
Flap circles are 1-7/8" in diameter. 
Side view:
Overhead view:
Front flap: Ninja is popped with foam tape:
Side flaps: pop the circle with foam tape
Japanese background scene is die cut twice using black card stock (making it more sturdy to attach to the horizontal strip). 
Inside back panel: machine cut setting sun with a popped Ninja.
Back: Ninja is cut 2" tall, words are cut 1-1/2" x 3-3/4" wide.
A closer look at the Ninja with the cake:
The Happy Birthday words:
Card flat: finished size 7-1/2" wide x 6" high
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day.

Monday, July 15, 2019

Day 3 LLC Retreat Rose Hat Marci Album

Day 3 Last Retreat project designed by Alexandria Morein - her blog can be found here. Project size: 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 1-1/4.  All papers used for this project supplied at retreat. There are four unique pages in this album. Stamps used: Rose Hat Marci, Absolutely Perfect Clear Stamp set, and Wood Planks Background (which has the "flower" stamps included).  Dies used:  Stitched Tags Die, Spring Flourish Die, Bohemian Feather Die, Long Flags Die, Stitched Elements Die, Filigree Leaves Die, Love Always Die, Stitched Circles Die, Large Stitched Die, Pointy Flowers Die, and Curved Pocket Die. Stamp and dies can be found here.
Front Cover:  Popped 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" white card stock mat with a 4-3/8" x 4-3/8" decorative paper mat.
Here's a closer look at Rose Hat Marci colored using Copic pens.
The die cut flowers and Copic colored Cactus flowers here:
The die cut flowers and Copic colored Cactus flowers also on the bottom right side:
The spine: A solid color card stock mat with stamp. Copic color, trimmed "flowers". Slits are created to thread through the satin ties.
View of inside front cover and first page:
Inside front cover: Decorative paper used to die cut the Curved Pocket. Insert the Stitched Tags Die. Add the stamped message and die cut label from the Curved Pocket Die set. The stamped, Copic colored "flower" is added.
Page 1: interactive oval which moves up and down (sliding mechanism) revealing the insides of the decorative squares on this page.
Here the oval can be moved up to allow the decorative flaps to open.
Behind Page 1:
 A simple decorated page with a die cut Long Flag, die cut Bohemian Feather and Copic colored "flower". A photo can be slipped under the Long Flag since it is only attached at the top of the page. 
Page 2:  is the same details as behind page 1 except there is a 2" pocket to slip photos or other memorabilia.

Pages 2 and 3:
A 1-3/8" wide vertical decorative band with a die cut tag and stamped message. Add a Copic colored "flower" to complete this embellishment.
Page 3: Decorative Frame with a acetate window. Slip the photo from the top opening.
Behind page 3, page 4: reveals a spinning circle (Stitched Circles die) in the center. This was a very cool mechanism to create.
Another view:
Pages 4 and back page view:
Behind Page 4: a simple decorative mat with a Copic colored "flower".
Inside back cover: Decorative paper used to die cut the Curved Pocket. Insert the Stitched Tags Die. Add the stamped message and die cut label from the Curved Pocket Die set. The stamped, Copic colored "flower" is added.
Thank you for stopping by today to visit. This is the last project from the 3 day La-la Land Craft Retreat. I hope you have enjoyed all the posts.  Have a crafty day!

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Day 3 LLC Retreat Silent Night Card

Day 3 LLC Retreat project designed by Irina Blount (owner of La-la land Crafts).  As you can see, Irina loves making these gorgeous White and Gold Holiday cards.  This finished card size is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". Shine Bright Background Stamp Set used on the inside of the mat - ink used is Antique Linen ink after masking off the mat.  Dies used for this project:  Double Stitched Squares, Filigree Moon, Winter Hill, Postage Stamp, Poinsettia Wreath and Star Wreath die.
 Dot stencil used on the Natural card stock mat inside the Postage Stamp.
Gold acrylic paint is applied to the die cut Filigree Moon chipboard, Gold card stock is adhered on top to create this effect. Filigree Moon is popped with foam tape. Add small adhesive flat back pearls on top pm the Ponsettias.
 Card inside: how about double mat and double mat for a great effect?
Thank you for stopping by today to visit.  There is one more project from this retreat event - stay tuned!

Monday, July 8, 2019

Day 3 LLC Retreat Rose Hat Marci Instax Album

Day 3 Retreat project designed by Martha Tucker - her blog here. Original design used the Jaunty Luka image. This version uses Rose Hat Marci. All papers supplied at the retreat.  Finished project size:  4" x 4" x 4". Stamps used for this project: Rose Hat Marci, Wood Planks background, Just for you Background Stamp.  Dies used for this project: Build-a-House and Hello Tag Die.  Removable tags and a 3-1/2" x 2-1/4 folded insert for additional instax photos.   
 Rose Hat Marci Copic colors;
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Face: R11, R20, R21, E000, E01, E02, E11
Hat: R32, R35, R37, YG93, YG99
Sweater: R32, R24 and White Gel Pen
Dress: R24, R32, R35, R37
Inside the container are die cut "houses" to hold the photos. Here is one of the stenciled tags and card stock pulled out.
Side view of project:
Back view of project:
Thank you for stopping by to visit today. There are 2 more projects from this retreat which will be posted soon.

Monday, July 1, 2019

Day 3 LLC Retreat Christmas Trinket Box

Day 3 Trinket Box designed by Mindy Beverly - her blog here. Papers, box template, and instructions supplied at retreat.  Box finished size: 3" x 3" x 3". Stamps used for this project: Christmas Ornament Marci, Deck the Halls Clear Stamp Set.  Dies used for this project: Double Stitched Stars Die, Star Wreath Die, Gingerbread Add-on House Die, and Filigree Candy Cane Die.  Additionally, the Magical Sparkles Stencil used on the box.  Both stamps and dies can be found on the La-la Land Crafts store here.

Gingerbread man Copic colors: E31, E35, E37, E41, R21, White Gel Pen
Box sides and inside drawer: use the Magical Sparkles Stencil with Tsukineko Galaxy Gold Ink on the white card stock. 
Christmas Ornament Marci (Digital Version sized to 3-1/2" tall)
Hair: C2, C4, C6, C8
Face: E000, E01, E02, E11, R11, R20, R21
Ornament: E35, YR21, YR24, YR27, Y08, Y11, Y15, C2, C4, C6
Sweater:  G29, YG61, YG63, YG67
Dress, Shoes: R22, R24, R29, R37
Socks: C2
 Lots of popping up!!!!!
Two sides of the box have this star design: Die cut Double Stitched Stars: bottom layer is a gold card stock. Popped layer is using blended Salty Ocean Distress Ink, spritz with a light mist of water.  Candy Cane Copic colors: R22, R27, R5, White Gel Pen
 The other two sides have this design:
 Open the box revealing:
 Here: almost fully opened inside Drawers: three inside 1" high.
 Here is a view from the top with the box opened:
 Box bottom: that small extension on the right sides helps to secure the box closed.
Thank you for stopping by today to visit.  This was a great project to make.  More Day 3 Retreat projects will be posted.