Showing posts with label Silhouette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silhouette. Show all posts

Door Hangers & Special Gift Bags

Hey gang!  I got all caught up in my Christmas shopping yesterday so I didn’t get to posting a fun new project as originally planned.  You all know how this time of year can be super chaotic!

So today I’m sharing two final projects featuring Catherine Pooler’s newest stamp and die release called the Holiday Wrap Up Bundle.  This collection of savings features 3 stamp sets, Holiday MittensStill Smiling and Sending Blessings.  Plus the bundle includes the accompanying die set called Holiday Mittens Dies as well.

First off I made this cute little door hanger gift to put maybe some fun holiday cookies or some sweet tasting chocolates in.  I thought it might be neat just to leave on a neighbours door with a pretty Christmas card.

And secondly, I used a beautiful purple bag from a local chocolate shop we have here and repurposed it with a simple label for use for holiday gift giving.  Super duper simple!  Not only did I include the stamps and dies for the Holiday Mittens but I used the fun label dies from Merry Labels Dies from our most recent Stamp of Approval collection.
 

Don’t forget that Catherine has a few more gift ideas for the paper crafter in your life…



and so much more!   
If you are in the US and order by December 19th, your order should arrive in time for holiday gift giving!

For more inspiration, you can check out my Instagram!

Thanks for joining me!  I sure hope I gave you all some fun and fast ideas for gift giving this season!  Stay warm and safe!

~ Ally ~


Joyful Tidings Door Hanger
Stamps: Holiday Mittens (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Inks: Grass Skirt, Fiesta Blue, Midnight (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Paper: Star Mist (Bazzill), White (Copic Xpress-It), White Tissue Paper
Accessories: Holiday Mittens Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs), Ribbon (Micheals), Silhouette File (3D Door Handle Box #48104

Purple Holiday Bag
Stamps: Holiday Mittens (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Inks: Midnight (Catherine Pooler Designs), Radiant Neon – Electric Purple (Tskineko), Baked Brown Sugar (Stampin’ Up!), White Gel Pen (Sakura)
Paper: Metallic Copper Cardstock (DCWV), White (Copic Xpress-It), Sawdust (Bazzill)
Accessories: Holiday Mittens Dies, Merry Labels Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs)

An Early Valentine for You!


Howdy all!  I have an early Valentine’s Day treat for you!  Over at Becky Fleck’s PageMaps site she has a FREE Valentine’s Card Class available for all!  And right there in the third row is my card. 

Here’s a sneak peek for you…

Things to know…
1. This class is FREE!
2. This class has some super cute samples!
3. This class has FREE downloadable instruction sheets for each card example!
4. PLUS… it even includes some FREE cut files for your electronic cutting machines!  How cool is that?!?

Come and check it out HERE!

PLUS… Becky has all of her on-line classes ON SALE right now!  Make sure you check it out!

~ Ally ~

StampNation: Large Sentiments!

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It's another challenge day over at StampNation!  This week's fabulous challenge is all about LARGE SENTIMENTS...

http://www.cartville.com/app/?af=1586497

Here's a little sneak of my challenge example...


I chose to create my own large sentiments using my Silhouette machine to add to my card today!

~ Ally ~

Supplies:
stamps:  Stampin' Up!
cardstock:  Bazzill, Flourishes
patterned papers:  Echo Park (Summer Bliss)
die cut shapes: Silhouette
ink: Memento, Copic
glitter:Martha Stewart
tools:  Fiskars punch
brad: Echo Park
other: Scor-tape.

You're Superfly!

Howdy everyone!  It's Friday and I'm making a quick stop over at the PageMaps site today to share my card creation for April 2014!

Here is the fun sketch that Becky gave to me to create with...
http://pagemaps.com/cardmaps.htm


And here is my completed card...

I began my card by stamping the gorgeous array of feathers from the new Power Poppy stamp collection, "Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1".  Then I created this feathery featured circle grid of friends using my Silhouette machine and added some fun pearls and glittery buttons!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope my card inspires you to grab some stamps and make a card today!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored byPower Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1)
cardstock:  Bazzill, Flourishes Classic White
die cut shapes:  Silhouette
ink: Memento
buttons: Queen & Co.
tools:  Silhouette
gems:  Doodlebug
other: thread.

Introducing... Azalea!


Sweeping and free, this set simply named Azalea is begging to be colored with reckless abandon. It could inspire an outrageous upsurge in your use of pink markers, colored pencils, and paint! Use the lush blooms of these images to let a friend know how much she is missed, or to say thanks to another who is just plain amazing! This 4" by 6" set was illustrated by hand with a whole lotta love by Marcella Hawley

A few weeks back I was cruising the aisles of my local dollar store and I happened to spy some cool round kraft paper covered boxes.  So I grabbed one... okay, I grabbed two and hid them away for safe keeping. Let me tell ya... the minute I saw this stunning Azalea stamp set, I knew I had to use it on something extra special.  **Swoon**

The minute I had my hot little hands on these stamps I knew what I wanted - I had actually been dreaming about this project all week!! - I wanted a rustic, antique-y looking box with a "carved" looking detail on the top.  Well, carved you can't really do with stamps but 3D paper piecing you CAN do!  It was my "aha" moment!

First I found a digital newsprint paper I liked and sized it down to suit my delicate and ornate Azaleas and printed out a few pieces using my laser printer just on plain ol' copy paper.  Then I cut a circle of the newsprint and stamped my large Azalea in the center of it.  I took the remaining pieces of paper and stamped the same image multiple times, ensuring the direction of my script was lined up.

Then I got to the fun part... the fussy cutting!  I think in all, I had to cut out 13 separate pieces to get the dimension I wanted.  I had to cut them all out, curl them using my ball-ended tool (can never remember the name of that silly thing!), colour every single white edge of the paper with my Copic W4 marker for all 13 pieces and then carefully place them onto the box lid with OLBA adhesive (a 3D glue).
I added a few coats of a clear spray finish to preserve the paper.  It's so delicate!

Yup.... it was a labour of love and I just ADORE how it turned out.   I sent a quick photo of it to my Mom (she's an artist/crafter too!) and she said she loved it, so I may send this one to her for her nightstand and make myself another one... I mean I didn't buy 2 boxes for nothin'!  LOL!



I hope my little box inspires you to think outside of the box (or maybe about the outside of it?!?) today!

Doesn't that flower just make you swoon? Don't wait to exhale, breathe in the beauty and hop on over to see the rest of the Bloom Brigade!

Allison Cope -- you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Tomorrow's set is sure to deliver a little dose of serenity. Need some? Check on back to see the Bloom Brigade and all its Zen-like creativity!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored byPower Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Azalea)
paper:  kraft cardstock from Flourishes, Digital paper by Mel McCathy

die cut shapes: Silhouette
ink:  Ranger Distress (Vintage Photo, Scattered Straw)
lace tape:  Decollections
masks:  Prima (Finnabair)
tools:  Silhouette 
adhesive:  OLBA
box:  dollar store.

Introducing... Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1!


Get that toe a-tapping, because this set will have you Celebrating Good Times -- Come On! Build up those Buttercups in your life. Tell the crazy chicks you hang with that they are way too Superfly! We can almost guarantee you'll break into song while you stamp these musical memories. Mix and match the sentiments and graphics to create combinations that will have your besties saying, "Word Up!" This 4" by 6" set -- Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1 -- was hand-drawn from the wonderfully creative pen of Marcella Hawley.

Well in honour of it being the weekend... let's get that party going and hear some tunes!  I mean, as Marcy said, I think music gets the creative mind going so why not add some to your blog hop today!

Now... click that play button... I know ya wanna!!! :)

Now try not to smile when I know you are singing and boppin' along right now!?!?

For my card today, the minute I saw all those gorgeous feathers, I just knew that's what I wanted to design with.  I pondered over my design and "theme" of my card for a few days until I came across the most stunning paper version of a dream catcher on another blog this week and I knew exactly what I wanted to do!

So I machine cut a dream catcher doily and began creating...
First I created my little tag back ground.  I used all the feathers and some Ranger "Pumice Stone" Distress Ink to stamp them down the tag's edges. I used some Prima masks to get the checker board and crack effect.  Then I stamped the three smaller feather, coloured them with some Copic Markers (BG70, BG93) and added some gold pen work to the veins. I fussy cut them and added some jute twine to tie them to my dream catcher die cut.

I added a corresponding tag with my peace inspiring sentiment (it's a pre-sneak!) and my super simple card was finished.

Here is a close up of my feathers. I used some adhesive gold half pearls to look like beads!


So, now that you have a little tune stuck in your head and a bop to your step, why not dance it out? Twist on over and see the rest of the Bloom Brigade!

Allison Cope  -- you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Katie Sims
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Tomorrow's set is sure to take your breath away. It's a beautiful botanical that symbolizes the strength and beauty of women and this illustration is 100% Marcella Hawley! Stop on back to see for yourself!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1, Good Thinking: Renewal)
cardstock:  Flourishes Classic Ivory & Kraft
patterned papers: Digital paper by Mel McCathy
die cut shapes: Silhouette Files
ink:  Memento, Ranger Distress,

tools:  Silhouette, Prima Masks
gold pearls:  Recollection
gold pen: Sakura 
eyelet: Stampin' Up!

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tag: Ranger
other: thread.

Timeless Tuesday ~ Touch of Gold!

Howdy all!  It's time for another Timeless Tuesday Challenge over at Flourishes!

This week the lovely Katie is our hostess and she is challenging us to use a TOUCH OF GOLD this week!

For my card this week I grabbed some Easter stamps to try and get ahead on making those for my family and friends this year.

I started by using my Silhouette and cutting some Classic White Cardstock using the Easter Wishes Silhouette Cut File.  Then I stamped my egg image from the corresponding stamp set, Easter Wishes, using Memento "Tuxedo Black" ink.


Next I took the beautiful Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames Die and cut a piece using white cardstock again.  Then I using some Versamark ink and stamped the sweet gingham image from the  Berry Sweet Frames stamp set onto my embossed cardstock and added some gold embossing powder.

Too add further gold touches to my card, not only did I emboss with gold powder but I also added some gold pearls, and I added some gold pen detail to edges of all of my patterned papers and also the edges of the bow on the egg too!

Then I coloured in my images using Copic Markers:
B91, BG10, BG53, R11, R12, 
Y000, Y00, Y11, YG17, YG21 and YG23.

Here is a close up my gold embossing and coloured Easter egg image...


I used the sketch from Mojo Monday, #337, for my card design today....


Next week will be my final week with Flourishes so make sure you take a moment and not only take a moment to leave some love on my fellow design team blogs but make sure to play along with us too!  Good luck everyone!

Come and join along with us this week for our "touch of gold" challenge!  Be sure to visit the rest of the DT’s blogs and leave them a little blog love too….
Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Easter Wishes, Berry Sweet Frames)
cardstock:  Flourishes Classic White
patterned papers: Carta Bella (Sew Lovely), Bo Bunny (Happy Tails)
die cut shapes: Flourishes Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames
ink:  Memento, Copic Markers, Versamark
ribbon:  American Crafts
gold pen: Sakura
tools:  Silhouette
gold pearls:  Recollections
other: embossing powder.

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Cute!

Howdy fellow card creators! It's Wednesday and it's just in time to create another fun card using the newest Splitcoaststamper Card Sketch!

Last week I went supply shopping and I just couldn't resist the latest and most super cute patterned paper by Authentique called "Anchored". It is nautical themed and there is just something SO cute about this paper that I just had to have it!

http://authentiquepaper.com/products/Anchored

So in order to honour the theme of the paper I was trying to think of what I had that was nautical in nature and then I remember that Mo Manning from Mo's Digital Pencil had some cute little sailor images!  I had already bought the whole collection of the little sailor cuties; "Sailor Boys" in my digital folder so I used the little boy with the sailboat as my main image.  I loved the way Mo coloured him in her example image so I used it as my guideline for colours and shading.  I used Copic Markers to colour in my little boy and my Copic airbrush to create the soft back ground behind him.


I didn't want my little sailor fella to be a flat image so I printed him out 3 times on my laser printer and coloured and layered each piece of him to get a more dimensional image.  I think he turned out adorable!!!   I'd have to say... one of my most favourite cards EVER
For my other nautical details, I used my Silhouette and a cut file entitled "Nautical Set" to cut, create and layer an anchor themed paper strip and a cute little boat captain's wheel for my tag element.  I cut everything out of the fabulous "Anchored" paper collection so it would match perfectly.

Come and play along with us over at Splitcoaststampers today and join in this week's Card Sketch!

I'm also sharing this card for this week's Mo's Digital Challenge this week: #224 - Anything Goes With a Mo Image!

Thanks for stopping by everyone!   Happy stamping!

~ Ally ~


Supplies:
stamps:  Mo Manning (Sailor Boys)
cardstock:  Flourishes Classic White Cardstock
patterned papers: Authentique (Anchored)
die cut shapes: Spellbinders, Silhouette Cut Files (Nautical Set)
ink:  Copic, Ranger Distress
tools:  Copic Airbrush
other: thread.

Lockets of Love

Free for All Friday with Border

Friday has come around again! We hope you have some fun plans for the weekend, and even better, some creativity planned in there. Our Design Team has pulled together some beauties again today with items in the store that are now discounted even more! Woo hoo! It's week three of our six-week Gambler's Sale and we're stepping up the discount again -- this time to 30% off store wide! With that kind of discount, some of your favorite sets on your wish list won't last long!
 
Why is this sale a gamble? Well, ALL of the items now in the store will be going, going, gone -- never to return again. So, if you see something you really want -- buy it now or take a gamble to see how low the price will go! Like we said, this week everything is 30% off with the code GAMBLERS30. Just use that code in the coupon box at the time of check out to get 30% off your entire order, even on already reduced sale prices! Each Monday, between now and February 24th, we'll be adding another 10% off! So that means this coming Monday if you gamble longer...the discount is 40% off.

While you're shopping, be sure to check out this special deal!
Our MYSTERY BAGS were WILDLY popular in the past and so, why not bring them back? Each bag is valued at roughly $40 but... you pay only $25!!! Each bag has two stamp sets -- YES TWO! One is an unpackaged set that we cannot sell because it doesn't have an index sheet. But, it stamps perfectly and would love a new home! Each bag also has a fun tutorial sheet showcasing a card or technique. Add in a few yards of ribbon and an embellishment and that is what is in each Mystery Bag. It's one heck of a bargain! Click HERE to visit the store and pick one up today!

With Valentine's Day so near, I thought I'd share another card for that with you today!

I tell ya... this card was a true experiment... experiment in my patience!  LOL!  I struggled with the elements and layers for hours and finally gave up and settled For this end result.  It truly isn't my favourite creation... by far but I do like the concept of it.  Maybe I'll give the whole hanging lockets thing another go soon.


For all the lockets, I used the super, duper cute "Simply Charming" stamp set.  I actually cut them out using the their accompanying "Simply Charming" Silhouette Cut file, using Classic White Cardstock and then I found some totally cute Valentine's themed papers and knew I had to use them too, so I stamped each locket image again with Memento "Black Tuxedo" ink onto the individual patterned papers and fussy cut them and attached them to my cut files.  I stamped the cute little "Will U B Mine?" sentiment from the "Tokens of Affection" stamp collection using Memento "Rhubarb Stalk" ink. One them even includes the definition for "heart"... awwww!



Then I took some Silver Metallic String and "hung" them on the strands (popped them up with foam) to make them appear in mid-air.  I strung them within the window I cut in the patterned paper and cardstock and voila... a Valentine was born!

Now here’s some of our Senior Design Team with fabulous things to show to you! If you love their creation and want to make one just like it -- don’t gamble too long!
Have fun shopping! Don't forget the code GAMBLERS30 -- and remember that once these items are gone they will be gone forever!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps:  Flourishes (Simply Charming, Tokens of Affection)
cardstock:  Flourishes Classic White Cardstock
patterned papers: Pebbles (Yours Truly)
embossing folder, die cut shapes: Spellbinders
ink: Memento
cut files: Flourishes Silhouette Files
silver string:  Flourishes
tools: Silhouette
gems:  Doodlebug Designs.

Timeless Tuesday ~ Red with Love

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Hello fellow Flourishes fans! It's Tuesday and we're here with another fantastic Timeless Tuesday Challenge for you! Have you checked out the latest and greatest Gambler's Sale this week? You don't want to miss this... it's 30% off everything in the store. Things go fast, so shop now to ensure you get all those stamps on your "must have" list! Click here for more details and your shopping code.

Hey gang... welcome back to another fabulous Timeless Tuesday Challenge.  This week, the lovely Deborah is our hostess and she is challenging us to...


For my red love card, I chose to go cheeky... and child-like and FUN!  I began by cutting out a cute little photo frame using Classic Black Cardstock from my Silhouette.  Then I took some white ink and added some graphic dots from the "So Distressed" stamp collection to "digi-it-up"!

Then I added a piece of Classic White Cardstock to the back of the frame, stamped again with the graphic dots using Memento "London Fog" ink and then I stamped the super cute little robo-fella  from the "Tokens of Affection" stamp set.  I stamped my robot again to colour and fussy cut out.

I coloured my little robot using Copic Markers:
BV31, R000, R00, R30, R32, R35, R37, W0, W2 and W4.

For my sentiment, I first taped off the words "love" and "you" and stamped it in black ink and then I taped off the rest and stamped the last two words in red ink.  I then took a Copic Multiliner 0.3 and traced around the red words.

Here's a close up... I added some Stickles to my hearts...

For my design today, I used the latest sketch from Retro Sketches, #100:


Thanks for joining me today!  I hope I've inspired you today to pick up some stamps and have fun colouring a fun love and red inspired card!  Be sure to visit the DT's blogs and leave them a little blog love...
Thanks for stopping by! We hope you'll join us this week for our fantastic challenge.

EDITED TO ADD:
I almost forgot to announce my stampy winners...

Congrats to commenters #10 and  #15...

 

Congrats ladies!  I'm off to email you right now!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Tokens of Affection, So Distressed)
cardstock:  Flourishes Classic White Cardstock 
washi tapes: My Mind's Eye, Ranger
die cut shapes:  Silhouette
inks:  Memento, Copic Markers
buttons:Queen & Co.
tools: Silhouette, Stickles, Scor-Buddy
gems:  Doodlebug Designs
pen: Copic.

Introducing... Flowers for Jan!

Hello all and welcome to a very special kick off to Flourishes' January Release! Not only are we ushering the new release in with a fun-filled Timeless Tuesday Challenge but we are showcasing a set designed to honor Flourishes' owner and founder.

INTRODUCING....

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Wisteria, Peonies and Bearded Iris -- all three of these flowers are favorites of Flourishes' founder and owner Jan Marie Caruso. Sentimentally illustrated by Marcella Hawley, these beautiful blooms honor the lady at the helm at Flourishes. Three breathtaking flowers paired with three beautifully scripted words and five accent words. This 4" by 6" set is sure to be one you reach for just to send creations to friends far and wide for any and all occasions!

Would you like to win this set along with the other two sets being released this month? All you need to do is play along with us!!!

Katie Sims, our lovely challenge hostess this week has got a fabulous challenge for everyone this week...



There nothing better than a non-traditional shaped card!  There are so many cool shapes that you go with but today, I decided to go simply with a round card.

I began by cutting my card base using Flourishes' Classic Black Cardstock using a Silhouette file I found.  I cut a matching mat using some dark grey cardstock and some fun diamond patterned paper which I stitch on with red thread.  Then I created a simple heart pocket, stitched the edges of the front panel and flipped back the front heart shape.

I tied a simple bow using "Sky Blue" Seam Binding Ribbon and added a fun little charm from the "Simply Charming" stamp set.  I added the simple word "Peony" from the new "Flowers for Jan" stamp set in both Memento "Lady Bug" and "Summer Sky" inks.

Then I began to create my pocket tag.  First I stamped and masked my floral images from the new "Flowers for Jan" stamp set using Memento "Black Tuxedo" ink onto Classic White Cardstock. Then I took one of my smaller heart dies and traced the outside to get a heart bottom to fit in my pocket.

I then fussy cut my blossoms and the heart base out and coloured them using the following Copic Markers:
 
(Plus: B000, R14, R17, R22, Y13, Y15, Y23, YG21, YG23, YG25, YR0000 & YR000)

I hope you enjoy all of the beautiful creations today!  Make sure to check out the Friends of Flourishes and the Senior Design Team creations today!

We have a special treat for you today -- two actually! First, in honor of Jan Marie and this very special set, Flourishes' Senior Design Team is joining along in this challenge to give you double the inspiration! As you hop around getting inspired on ways to "Get In Shape", don’t forget to try to figure out….
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Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day.  Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.
Thanks for joining us today!  Don't forget to comment on all the DT blogs as you hop along for a chance to WIN this beautiful stamp set for your very own...

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Flowers for Jan, Simply Charming)
cardstock: Flourishes
patterned papers:  Echo Park
die cut shapes:Spellbinders
ink: Memento, Copic Markers
ribbon:Flourishes
tools:  Silhouette
other: thread.

12 Weeks of Holiday Cards

Welcome to Week 11 of my 12 Weeks of Holiday CardsOnly 1 more week left!

Each Wednesday week until Christmas, I will be sharing with you a fun and simple holiday card fit for a quick assembly.  I will share tips, tricks and techniques along the way.  So join me...

Create a Gift Card Holder

For this week, I challenge you to create a gift card holder!

For my card this week , I found a cute little mitten cut file from Silhouette and down sized it to fit a standard sized gift card.  I cut my mitten shape using white cardstock and then stamped my snowflakes and sweater pattern all over them.  I added a simple line of stitching around the edge and added a colourful bow and cut evergreen bough too!


These two teacher cards came together quite quickly and where very easy to create!

If you are interested in my previous tips for holiday card making, check out my previous posts:

Now, on to the giveaway WINNER...  the lucky comment number is... #2...
Congrats Donna Phelan!  Please email me with your mail address and I'll send out your prize ASAP!  Congrats!

I created today's cards for the Merry Monday's Challenge:  #87 - Create a card with mittens on it!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Happy card creating...
~ Ally ~

Sponsored by Flourishes LLC

Supplies:

 
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