For all... I wish you all a....

 

DIY Gift Bag

DIY Gift Bag

I seen a DIY video on Facebook and when I went back to watch it again could not find it, so went to trusty ole Pinterest and located the instructions there.

Using Christmas paper purchased from the local new Dollar Tree Store, I just guessed at a size I wanted to make and created this gift bag.  The instructions placed her item to wrap on the paper before cutting out the paper - I just guesstimated my size and decided to use it for a Christmas gift going to a friend.  And since the paper is of cheap quality (you pay for what you buy) this can be disposed of after the gift is open.

Here is the link for the DIY Gift bag DIY Gift Bag .

Or:  you can check out http://www.youtube.com for videos to watch.  

Thank you for stopping by, and have a great holidays.

December New Stamps Releases

Welcome to  Sunsational Stamps Design Team Blog Hop for December, 2015.

  Thank you for joining  us today!  We will be showcasing New Years and more Christmas. There are 16 new stamps in this month's release. They are too cute for words and you will be inspired by our amazing Design Team's projects.

 This month there is Blog Candy to be won at every stop .

(Place the watermarked image of the cut file you are givening away  here)
There will be a free Digi Stamp available as well for all who participate.

 Here are a few simple rules we ask you to follow  to show support for each crafter and the time they have put into their work. In order to be eligible for the drawing for the blog candy and the Free digital stamp
 
1) you MUST visit each blog,
2) leave a comment,
3) become a follower of each blog and our DT blog at Sunsational Stamps

 We also are offering a special for this release:You will get 10% off any order of $10.00 or more. Just use the code DECEMBER10. The code will be valid in both the "Sunsational Stamps" store and the "Scrapping With Lisa Designs" store.  This special offer is good until  Sunday,  December 20th at midnight  EST.

Grab your favorite beverage, and let's get hopping.

For my project I used this file:

Samantha and Rudolph

I created this card:

 

 Occasionally I view Pinterest for ideas and this quilted background popped out at me.  I thought I would give it a try using this image from the store at Scrapping with Lisa Designs .

I printed and cut the image using my Silhouette Cameo and Studio Design Edition software, colored the image using my old, almost dried out Stampin! Up markers.  Layered all onto a red cardstock

The Sun was placed on a Action Wobble so it can shake or wobble.

Thank you for stopping by my blog to visit with me today, and hope you all have a great  day of crafting.

If you happened to have stumbled upon this blog by chance or accident, please make sure to head to the first blog listed so you don't miss any of the Love we have to share with you. This hop runs from 8 am December 15th through  11:59 pm December 16th, so you  have plenty of time to visit every blog in the list below.

 Here is the line up for the hop:

Janet      -  http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Sheena   -  http://cardsbysheena.blogspot.co.uk/
Carla      -  http://www.racincrafts.blogspot.com
Rhonda  -  http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com/
Marji     -   http://fstampaholic.blogspot.com/2015/12/sunsational-stamps-december-release.html

Carolyn -http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com
Lisa      -  http://sunsationalstamps.blogspot.com/

 Thank you for joining us, we hope we were able to inspire you just a bit!! Check back here often for more inspirational projects created by our very talented Design Team!

September Layout - Pumpkins 4 Sale

 

A one-page layout September themed for my youngest great-granddaughter's scrap book.  

Took me awhile to finish; and than to take pics - due to weather being cloudy and rainy, and than appts for myself and my sister, it was 'put on the back burner'.

This is a file that is included with the September ChooChoo Train by Creative Kuts.  Check it out at Creative Kuts Facebook page.

Thank you for stopping by to visit me.  I apologize for being irregular in my postings.  I have stepped down from my duties with the design teams I've been on; and the final one I am going on the injured list for a few months.  

We will be having a sister-in-law from Minneapolis, MN visiting us during January and February, 2016; and my son finally got the good news that the U.S. Army signed off on his packet for early (6 months) release from service.  He would be leaving the service in October, 2016, but he has obtained a job and will be starting in May, 2016 once the family is settled in Alabama.

I am devoting more time to scrapbooking my grandchildren and great grandchildren (the 4th one is due May 14, 2016) so my postings will be slow.  Check back often as I may have a free file to share with you.

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop -

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Day 2. This hop is taking place  November 24th through December 5th and the new postings each day will be posted by 8am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way  of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts  finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to  create something using a new technique that you have never tried.  There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful  amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer  or two for you to visit.

Here is my cards I created, using digital files from Scrapping with Lisa Designs

 

 Jingle Bells

Stuffed with Love 

 

 If you have a few moments, take a tour of each of the blog hop participants....

Line Up for Day 8 is as follows:

1. Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com
Anna -http://grumpygrandmacreations.blogspot.com(Guest Designer)
Jana - http://www.rhapsodyonpaper.blogspot.com (Guest Designer)
2. Madge - http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/blog
3. Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
4. Sandy Hentzel - http://www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com/
 5. Elizabeth Jeanne - http://CraftsByHappyStamper.com
6. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
7. Alicia - www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
8. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
9. Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
10. Rhonda - craftingwithblue.blogspot.com
11. Charmagne - http://www.sanurascraps.blogspot.com
12. Barbara- http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
13. Lisa F - http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com
14. Sharondalyn - Http://www.clippingsbysharondalyn.blogspot.com
15. Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com

Thank you for joining us in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop.  

Have a blessed week.

No Peeking

Here here is my Saturday posting for Sunsational Stamps and I used the image No Peeking for my card today.

 

I found the idea of the card layout while searching Pinterest and thought this would be a cool card.  The design paper is Christmas wrapping paper purchased at the local Dollar Tree which replaced the sentiment/title "No Peeking".

I used my copic markers for coloring the image, along with Wink by Stella glitter pens for the dots and ribbon on the lid.  I placed the wrapping paper on red cardstock and than used foam tape to glue to the main card.

Thank you for stopping by, and hope you all survived Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.  Blessings to all and have a safe holiday weekend.

Stuffed With Love

 

Image used:  Stuffed with Love

Markers:  Stampin! UP with a blending pen

Liquid pearls and Frosted Lace glitter glue used on hat, scalloped edging of stocking and trim on Christmas Tree.

Star colored in Wink of Stella Yellow glitter pen

Created a shape card using my Silhouette Studio Design Edition.

Image can be purchased at Scrapping With Lisa Designs 

 

#442 Stuffed With Love

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me; and have a blessed weekend. 

Jingle Bells

Good morning, today is another gloomy, rainy day - one to stay in and work on scrapbooks for the grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Here is my DT project for Sunsational Stamps, using Jingle Balls Snowballs

Cardbase/set used from a Silhouette Studio file I have saved in the library, and retweaked it for my card.  I used Prismacolour markers for all of the Snowballs except for the nose which is Copic marker.  The ribbon bow, bells, and title colored in with my Wink of Stella glitter pens.  Stamped some falling snowflakes and now I have a Christmas card finished.

Here is the photo from the store:

that can be purchased at Scrapping With Lisa Designs.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with us today, and have a blessed day wherever you're at.

Album_in_a_Box by Sweet Bio Designs

 

 

This is my next project to work on.

Have a Smurfy Thanksgiving

While I was coloring the Pilgrim Woman for last week's blog posting, I thought to myself, she would make a great Smurfite so I colored her blue, placed on Smurf background paper I found on a Internet search and created this card.

 

Pilgrim Woman

as Smurfite

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me; and have a blessed day; and be safe on Halloween.

A Thanksgiving page for the 8x8 mini-album

I have been working on a 8x8 mini-album, titled "My First" for my granddaughter to have and use for their third child; and I just completed a Thanksgiving page.

I print and cut the following images from Scrapping with Lisa Designs  

Pilgrim Man

Pilgrim Woman

Files used:

1. Fence from October's ChooChoo Train kit by Creative Kuts
2. Design paper from Pixel Scrapper Digital Scrapbooking
3. Count Your Blessings title from misskatecuttables
4. Corn stalks from SilhouetteAmerica Online Design Store
5. I used my Prismacolour markers and copics for coloring the clothes and shoes; using a blending marker for all.
6.  Highlighted eyes and shoes with a white gel pen; and the belt buckle on hat and suit with a silver glitter pen/marker from Wink by Stella. 

Here is page 2 of the Thanksgiving theme layout...

I created waterfall photo mats and placed to left of page, over the fence with a pumpkin layered there.  There is a Sunflower image that I print and cut the outline; and than colored with my Prismacolour markers (I apologize for the bleached out look, due to taking the photo with the sun shining onto it this morning.)    I used the design paper from the 1st page and layered them on the top of each photo mat.

Once this mini-album is completed, I am planning to change the back cover where it will enclose the album; and hoping to add more pages with photo mats and pockets for more photos.  As I progress with this, I will take pics and post here and on Facebook.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me, and blessings to all.

Another page for Baby D's Album

 

I created a 11x11 template using an idea from Lea France.  I have purchased a couple templates of her design for a later page layout. 

To add more 'pop' to the page I cut out a giraffe, baby bottle and arrows to place on the layout page.  I took the baby bottle and added the baby's info (i.e. date of birth, etc).  The arrows I found in the library on Make the Cut software, created svg and open/merged into Silhouette Studio DE; and typed out the names, grouped and welded to the individual arrows.  Giraffe is print and cut and placed the beads in different areas, mainly to cover up the blank areas.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me, and have a blessed weekend.

Too Cute To Eat Thanksgiving Card

 

Too Cute To Eat

using white card stock for the base, and mats from Washi green from Stampin! Up and the striped design paper from a paper pad from Walmart.

Used prismacolour markers to color the Turkey, and placed on a shaped mat cut out using my Silhouette Studio DE software.  The black dots I created using my square measuring tool.

Here is the image from Sunsational Stamps

or 

Scrapping With Lisa Designs

 

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me, and take a moment to visit Sunsationalstamps.blogspot.com 

for more inspiration.

Snowman Mug layout

Snowman Mug

A single page layout using a svg cut file from Creative Kuts (which was a free file for the passengers of the monthly ChooChoo Train on Facebook page).  I decided on a single page layout for my project.  Two photo mats added and a photo can be added to the mug.  I created the snowflake border using Sure Cuts Alot Ver 3 software, and placed on the top; and stamped snowflakes in white ink.  Movable eyes was used.

Thank you for visiting with me today, and will be back on this coming Saturday.

Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Card and Mini-album pages

Good morning and hope your day is a blessed one.  Here is a card I created for our Thanksgiving Day theme card/projects.  I used Tom Turkey for my first card of 2015 season.

 

Tom Turkey

I used my prismacolour markers to color the Turkey and the bow tie was colored in with Wink of Stella Blue glitter ink.  The title I created with a font from my font directory in Studio DE software and all was print and cut onto white card stock, with Tom Turkey printed as a stamped image whereas I colored in.

I took a piece of black card stock and scalloped punched the bottom edge, layered the white onto it and than placed two black button beads in left corner.

Now to the 2-page mini-album pages I created title First Halloween. 

 

 The first page with Teddy Bear with a carved pumpkin I used a font from my font directory and created 'First Halloween' and placed bats onto the shadowed backing.  The bats came from the Make the Cut Library.

Paper is from a personal stash I've had for some time (purchased when Wal-mart sold scrapbook paper!!)  I created the frame with a bat on one corner.  I used black and white polka dot washi tape (don't like washi tape at all - does not stick too long) for the bottom as the design paper was just a hair too short on the poster board that I used  for each page.

Second page is a bale of hay that is from Creative Kuts; and the ghost tag and pumpkins from misskatecuttables.  Not sure where the spider web came from, but I cut it out using my Explore along with the carved pumpkins...Explore does a great job of print and cut - NO white edges.

Here is the link for Tom Turkey

 

Tom Turkey

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me today and have a blessed weekend.

September 2-page layout

 

This is part one of the September pages from Creative Kuts Choo Choo Train where I am a passenger and each month we create one of Cheryl's creations.  Please forgive the quality of the 2nd photo - it seems to be 'bleached' out.  

Page one (top) I did not use the eyes that came with the file; I used one of the face stamps from Scrappydew stamps.  Also stamped eyes, from PeachyKeen Faces on the pumpkins.  I used a lot of print and cut techniques or cut out the svg files using either Studio DE or Explore for designing and cutting.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me today, and have a blessed weekend.

Happy Haunting Layout

Wow it's October already and in some areas, trees turning beautiful colors, and the hot temperatures being replaced with cool temps (my kind of weather!)

Using Happy Hauntings with a Mummy title from  Scrapping with Lisa Designs and Sunsational Stamps I created this Fall/Halloween layout.

 

A traditional 12x12 layout that I created using a layout from the Silhouette Studio DE Library (I purchased from the SilhouetteAmerica Design Store) and placed the Happy Hauntings with a Mummy title at bottom of page.  A nice page to go into a scrapbook for on of my great grandkids album for 2015.  

Thank you for visiting with me today; and take a moment and visit Sunsational Stamps blog for more inspiration from fellow DT members.

 

Sunsational Stamps September Release Blog Hop

 Welcome to  Sunsational Stamps Design Team Blog Hop for September, 2015   . Thank you for joining  us today!  We have  2  themes for this month Fall and Halloween with a combined total of 14 new stamps. They are too cute for words and you will be inspired by our amazing Design Team's projects.  This month there is Blog Candy to be won at every stop .

 

Snowman Zip File 

There will be a free Digi Stamp available as well for all who participate.

 Here are  a few simple rules we ask you to follow  to show support for each crafter and the time they have put into their work. In order to be eligible for the drawing for the blog candy and the Free digital stamp

 1) you MUST visit each blog,
 2) leave a comment,
3) become a follower of each blog and our DT blog at http://  sunsationalstamps.blog spot.com/.

We also are offering a special for this release:
You will get 10% off any order of $10.00 or more. Just use the code SEPTEMBER10.
The code will be valid in both the "Sunsational Stamps" store and the "Scrapping With Lisa Designs" store
This special offer is good until  Sunday,  September 27th at midnight  EST.

Grab your favorite beverage, and let's get hopping.

For my project I used the Crows In Birch Trees from Sunsational Stamps and or Scrapping with Lisa Designs

I created this layout for Halloween scrap page:

 Just a simple layout for Halloween using cardstock from my stash.  The 12x12 scrap mat, 5x7 photo mat, and bats from the Silhouette Studio DE library, and I believe the fence is also from the library.  Liquid pearls used to depict nails, and used my prismacolour markers for coloring.

If you happened to have stumbled upon this blog by chance or accident, please make sure to head to the first blog listed so you don't miss any of the Love we have to share with you. This hop runs from 8 am September 26th through  11:59 pm September 27th, so you  have plenty of time to visit every blog in the list below.

Here is the line up for the hop:

Janet      -  http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

Sheena   -  http://cardsbysheena.blogspot.co.uk/

Carla      -  http://www.racincrafts.blogspot.com

Eileen     -  www.papercanvascreations.wordpress.com

Myra      -  http://ladybugsinspiration.blogspot.com/

Rhonda - http://www.craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

Marji     -  http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Janie     -  http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

Hannah -  http://cajunhannahcraft.blogspot.com/

Carolyn -  http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com

Lisa      -  http://sunsationalstamps.blogspot.com/


Thank you for joining us, we hope we were able to inspire you just a bit!! Check back here often for more inspirational projects created by our very talented Design Team!

Another layout of Great Granddaughter

A Bushel of Birthday Wishes

Using Apple Girl jpeg image from Sunsational Stamps

I created this pop-up birthday card....

 

Front

I print and cut the front of this card using the girl holding an apple from the jpeg image set.  The apple tree was printed in color, and I colored the girl with my Prismacolour markers.  Grass is from the Silhouette Studio DE Library.  I scalloped a piece of red cardstock and placed on the edge (to cover some ink stains from my fingers!!)

Inside

I printed and cut the basket and the wordart "A Bushel of Birthday Wishes for the inside, colored the basket with apples with my Prismacolour markers and placed on a pop-out tab.  Apples from Make the Cut Library that I cut out with my SCAL3 software.  Highlighted with a white gen pen.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me and head on over to Sunsational Stamps Blog for a look see at design team members creations 

Here is the stamp from Sunsational Stamps that I used:

 

Great Grandson holding new baby sister

 

12x12 Traditional Scrapbook layout of my Great Grandson holding his new baby sister.  Train and tracks from the Cricut Design Space library (I have a subscription and can download), print and cut.  The journaling card is stamped using my MISTI stamp alignment tool.  Bead buttons from my stash; and I laminated the photo prior to placing on mat.

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me, and check back tomorrow for my project I done for Sunsational Stamps 

Apple of My Eye Card

 

Apple Girl 2 

And I created this card  with the .png image from Sunsational Stamps

Check out Sunsational Stamps and Scrapping with Lisa Designs for stamps or svg cut files; and come visit the Sunsational Stamps blog for more inspiration from the Design Team members.

8x8 First Step Baby Mini-Album

8x8 Mini-album kit from Creative Kuts.  Thank you for taking time out to visit with me, and please come back for more pages for this mini-album  Have a blessed day.

12x12 Scrapbook Page

 

12x12 Scrapbook Page of Adorable great-granddaughter, Domenica.  Paper used from Stampin! Up and from personal stash.  Wordart created using a file from PixalScrapper Scrapbook.  Colored beads from personal stash.  

Thank you for visiting with me today, and have a great Labor Day weekend.  Be safe!

Apple Girl 2 Layout - digital scrapbook page

Apple Girl 2

And this is how I used the above image for my layout, using  apple girl 2 pattern from Sunsational Stamps available in 3x4 size photopolymer stamp set.   I used Annfold font from my font directory in Make the Cut software and created the September title.  Coloring of Apple Girl done in paint.net software.

Apple Girl 2
Fence
Leaves

Thank you for stopping by to visit with me today; and please take a moment to visit Sunsational Stamps Blog and check out the design teams creations using Sunsational Stamps and cutting files from Scrapping with Lisa Designs.  

Have a blessed weekend, and come on back to visit with me again.

Lattice Ticket Tag

Available here

For personal use only

In format svg and mtc only with png

Lattice Apple Mat

 

Lattice Apple Mat

png, mtc and svg format

for personal use only.

Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed week.

Enjoying Life digital scrapbook layout

 

Enjoying Life 

June ChooChoo Train Kit

Creative Kuts