I was searching for a particular font for a big project I am working on and came across this!!! It's amazing. If you ever wanted to know what the fonts look like on most of the Cricut carts here's a downloadable list. It hasn't been updated since 2011 but there's still a great deal of info here. Thought I'd share....
The Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Studio: Full list of Cricut carts with fonts... AND sample...
La-Vie
Friday, May 24, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
About A Boy Scrapbook Challenge Blog: Design Team Call
Here's a great blog for monthly scrapbook challenges! If you're interested in joining a fun design team, they are looking for several crafters to join their design team. Click on the link above for more details. Don't delay! Enter today!
La-Vie
HELLO KITTY die cuts - Graduation
More Hello Kitty!! Yesterday I posted all of the specs for this die cut. Click here for the info. Today I wanted to share more tips and tricks. I made 2 die cuts the other day with a black and gold color scheme. As you know, Hello Kitty must be black and white so it was a challenge to differentiate between the black cap and gown versus the black shadow required for a proper Hello Kitty image.
Never fear!! Glittered cardstock to the rescue!! I used it for all 3 colors you see. It was the perfect was to differentiate.
Gold foil cardstock was used behind the pleats, in the hat and for the tassel. It was the first time I even considered bringing in that pop of color. I love the result!! One die cut was added to a keepsake box so I made the black layer out of chipboard and cut the same image (flipped) out of wonder tape (double-sided sheets of the red tape we all know and love!) so that it would adhere well.
When I neglected to get it just right on the die cut I used my fav new fussy cut scissors to neaten things up. Worked like a charm... The red layer is still on and can be peeled when ready.
Here they are!! Aren't they just darling?? I love Hello Kitty!
La-Vie
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Graduate Hello Kitty Card
I remade this card - one I made for my daughter years ago (click here for the original post) - for someone yesterday. I love it even more now that I corrected a multitude of sins from the original version.
My fav tip from this project is... when you punch the card edge before embossing the front, the pressure will cause the punched area to emboss the cardstock on the inside of the card. I accentuated that embossing by inking the hearts with Tsukineko Brushstix and Hero Arts Pink Neon ink (applicator through the punched areas) and outlined with Zig Millennium pen in pink.
I love the Quickie Glue pen's fine tip to help keep the tiny parts of her bow and her neck in place. Using 3 - 3D glue dots under the left side, I attached the Hello Kitty and her hat to the card front.
Supplies:
- Cricut Cartridge Hello Kitty Greetings - pg 60 cut at 5"
- Anna Griffin Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder - Heart Blocks
- Cupcake ribbon from stash - bought at Michael's
- Bazzill basics white and premium pink cardstock (card base cut at 12" x 5")
- DCWV black, yellow glitter, red glitter cardstock
- Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page - Heart Chain
- Creative memories corner rounder
- Zig Millennium Pen - pink (used to trace the embossed hearts inside the card)
- Hero Arts Pink Neon ink
- Stamp: Hampton Art Signature Collection (graduation set)
- Tsukineko Brushstix
- Adhesives: Xyron, Scotch ATG, Zots 3D glue dots, Quickie glue pen (pinpoint roller)
When the stamped image didn't come out as solid as I like, I used the Brushstix to fill in with Hero Arts Pink Neon ink.
I hope you liked this quick trip down memory lane and the new enhancements.
Challenge: Schools Out Challenge at Cuttlebug Mania
La-Vie
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thank You Gift Bag with Get Inky! Stamps
I looked and looked for the perfect packaging for my 25 thank you cards. There was none to be had! So I decided to decorate a gift bag myself to match the cards. It has the same die cut flower on the front (raised a bit on Zots 3D glue dots) and the same ribbon and colors of cardstock. On back I hand wrote a heartfelt note to Mrs. Souders.
I found a bling Breast Cancer key chain at Dick's Sporting Goods. I decided to tie the bag handles closed with a bit of ribbon and the key chain attached so it wouldn't get lost. I finally delivered the cards yesterday and they were well received and cherished! Mission accomplished!!
Supplies:
- Get Inky! Stamps - Sew Sweet Cupcakes
- Cricut Cartridge Florals Embellished -
cut at 6" - Ink - Hero Arts Neon Dye Ink: neon pink
- American Crafts ribbon
- Adhesives - Scotch ATG, Zots 3D glue dots, scotch magic tape
- Cardstock - Bazzill, DCWV Adhesive, SEI, Recollections
- white K and Company gift bag 5.25" x 8.375" from target
Hope you enjoyed this quick post! Maybe you'll be inspired to decorate a gift bag for the next special gift you give to a loved one.
La-Vie
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
My 1st Liebster Award!
Thanks a million Papercrafting Princess of Papercrafting Paradise for selecting me to receive the LIEBSTER award. I was thrilled and honored to be considered. For those that do not know, let me tell you about it...
This Award was designed to be a blog award in the "Pay it Forward" fashion. Once you have been nominated you award it to five blogs that you like that have fewer than 200 followers to encourage visitors to their blog.
Rules for Acceptance:
Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers that have fewer than 200 followers. Leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them the Awesome Award. Pay it Forward.
So I went a blogging to search for five bloggers that I love, had less than 200 followers and have not received the award. Drum roll please..... and the winners are:
Congrats ladies! Have fun paying it forward.
Here's the logo for your sidebar. If it's not your style, google Leibeser award and there are many images you can use.
La-Vie
Monday, May 13, 2013
Thank You Card using Get Inky! Stamps
A new challenge is posted to the Get Inky! Challenge blog! This time its a Die Cut challenge. To inspire you and encourage you to join this challenge, I created this thank you bib card. This card also was created for one more reason... but I'll share that later on in the post. Check back for more Design Team member inspiration for this challenge at the Get Inky! Stamps Blog.
Supplies:
- Cricut Cartridge Florals Embellished -
cut at 2.75" - Bib cards and overlays (variety pack) - The Paper Cut
- Martha Stewart scalloped circle layering punch
- Ink - Hero Arts Neon Dye Ink: neon pink
- EK success Powder Tool
- American Crafts ribbon
- Adhesives - Scotch ATG, Xyron 1" and 5", Zots glue dots, scotch magic tape
- Tim Holtz tonic scissors
- Cardstock - Bazzill, DCWV Adhesive, SEI, Recollections
Using The Paper Cut bib card (4.25" x 5.5") and matching overlay (3.88" x 4.13") I created the card base. In order to get the scallop circle I used a little trick I learned along the way. I knew I was making a die cut for the card front, so I used a Martha Stewart layering punch where the die cut will sit. To make sure it would fit, I cut it out of paper first and put it against the base cut for the flower. Once the card is put together, no one will be the wiser!!! Maximize your resources folks!
I then placed the scalloped circle on scrap paper and stamped the Thank You stamp with Hero Arts neon pink ink.
When creating multi-layered die cuts, use DCWV adhesive cardstock whenever possible. This flower has 6 layers. It saves a step when the adhesive is already applied. Here's a picture of one of the layers I cut using the same settings used to cut adhesive vinyl. It's called a kiss cut - meaning the cardstock is cut but the liner paper below it is not. When you're ready to layer, peel the cut off of the liner just like a sticker.
When you're dealing with multi-layered die cuts, you may get glue boogers or extra glue overlapping. My sure fire fix for that is to use the EK Success powder tool. Applying powder to the sticky areas removes the stickiness so that the card won't stick to the envelope, etc.
I used the "cheater method" of adding my ribbon bow. Before placing the overlay on the card, I placed a length of American Crafts ribbon (4 3/4") across the card front and taped (with normal tape) the ends on the back of the overlay. I used a second length of ribbon (11") to tie the bow. It saves ribbon and frustration. Give it a try!
Note: because the ribbon is underneath the flower, I applied a glue dot behind each leaf to keep those adhered.
Guess what??? After making one card for the challenge, I decided to make 25 more for my daughter's 2nd grade teacher. She returned to school after an extended absence for breast cancer surgery. She is in remission and we all are so happy that God spared her life and brought her back to us. She is a wonderful teacher! I figured she might have quite a few folks to thank for their help, thoughts, prayers, meals, gifts, etc. and what better way to do so?!
I made two of each card so I only showed you half of the cards. I changed the ink and ribbon to match. All the ribbon is spring related.
All the children wore team Souders t-shirts the day she returned. It was a love fest!
I hope you enjoyed today's post, will join the Get Inky! Challenge, use some of the techniques I shared and pay it forward with a random act of kindness.
I LOVE COMMENTS!!
La-Vie
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Blog Candy from my first Get Inky! Stamps Post
Happy Mother's Day!!
Thank you everyone for your support last week for my debut as a design team member for Get Inky! Stamps!! If you missed the posts click here for my blog and here for the Get Inky! Stamps blog. It was an exciting emotional wonderful experience. To show my appreciation, I promised a mystery prize for a follower who comments on both blogs. I'm giving away Stampin' Up! Whimsical Words and an ink spot. And the winner is....
To purchase Stampin' Up Products visit Samantha E's online store.
Angelica Chambers!!!!
Angelica ChambersMay 8, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Wow! Who would have guessed you used bow and cupcake stamps to make this flower?! Now I want to pull all my stamps out and see what new lines and pieces I can see in them! I am also a follower on your new Get Inky Stamps blog design team page! If I lived closer, I'd be the first to sign up for any workshops you hold... You should definitely hold some demonstrations/workshops. I love learning new techniques!
Congratulations! I loved what you posted this past week and look forward to seeing lots more exciting posts. Love love love your company name also! Fun fun!
Congrats Angelica! Your comments warmed my heart! Please inbox me your mailing address so that I may send you your blog candy!
La-Vie
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Endless Creations Make n Take
At the Friday night make 'n takes party Endless Creations and Everyday Cards taught us how to make this amazingly cute gift card holder. Stamping, masking, punching and coloring were the order of the day!
We constructed the card from scratch and stamped the borders separate from the $ amounts. Guess what? It was very hard for me to line it all up. I had to have the teacher stamp it for me after several failed attempts. I'd use a ruler to do this type of stamping at home.
This is one of the cutest gift card presentations I've seen to date. I love that there's lots of room to write a message. Perfect for any event - especially with graduation season coming up!
La-Vie
Friday, May 10, 2013
Coloring with Pearl Pens and Glitter?? Denami Designs Make n Take
One of the coolest make 'n takes I had the pleasure of completing at the Heirloom show last month was lead by Denami Designs the stamp I used is called J146 Garden Bouquet. It involved stamping and coloring with crystal lacquer pearl pens and glitter! The result? A 3D glitter glue look that doesn't flatten when it's dry. I love the look. Amazing....
Here's a side view to show the dimension. This is a technique I will definitely try. Denami sells it all... the stamps, ink, pearl pens, glitter and much more. After stamping the image, I used one color at a time to color in the parts of the stamp and sprinkle with matching colored glitter. I love the tiny precision tip on the crystal lacquer pearl pens. It really allows you to color with ease.
The representative mentioned that you could play with color by adding the pearl pen in one color and using another color of glitter to create a new color altogether. It's a must do! Note: it took a while to dry, similar to thickly applied glitter glue.
Have you ever tried this technique? Share your story...
La-Vie
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Sweet n Sassy Stamps Make n Take
This is the final post of make n takes from the Heirloom show. It's a technique that I will employ again and again! I hope you will find inspiration from this clean, yet impactful card.
Using post it notes to mask off the top and bottom of the card front Sweet n Sassy Stamps instructed me to layer on several Tim Holtz distress inks with sponges to create a sunset. Once the colors were blended perfectly, it was time to stamp the reeds (double offset stamping to create a shadow). Once the post it notes were removed, the sentiment was stamped on and the single bird die cut from the birds feather die set was added with pop dots.
La-Vie
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Get Inky! Challenge 3: Fabulous Floral Fun
This is officially my first post as a design team member for Get Inky! Stamps by Blue Moon Creation! I'm so excited! I've been learning a lot and having fun already!!! Thia Gielow is the owner/creative designer of Get Inky! Stamps which offers super cute photopolymer and digital stamps. Check them out! It's definitely worth a look see...
As you know, my favorite thing lately has been competing in challenges. Well it's your turn now! The current Get Inky! Stamps challenge is Fabulous Floral Fun - use flowers in your project. The prizes are awesome!!
Supplies:
- Stamps - Get Inky! Stamps: Buzzing Bees, Joyful Jar Drinks, Sew Sweet Cupcakes
- card - DCWV
- yellow layer - Recollections, embossed in the Anna Griffin Cuttlebug with Sizzix: Tim Holtz Alterations - honeycomb
- white layer - Recollections
- hybrid Ink - Perfect little black dress, Clear and Simple Stamps
- Copic Markers - .05 multiliner black, Bee: Y06, 100, Stem: G07, Flower: R81, R83, R85, R20, colorless blender 0
- Creative Memories corner rounder
- ribbon from my stash
- adhesives - Scotch ATG, painter's tape
I really let my creativity fly on this one to inspire and entice you! Get Inky! Stamps offers flowers in both physical and digital form but I wanted to show you how to get more out of the stamps by creating my own flower. The stamps I used were the bow in the Joyful Jar Drinks set and the curved ribbon in the Sew Sweet Cupcakes set. Both the bee and the sentiment came from the Buzzing Bees set (see below).
In order to make the center of the flower, I masked off the other parts of the bow with painter's tape. Once I inked it up, I removed the tape and stamped my image.
Next, I masked off everything but the right side of the bow including some of the circle part to ensure continuity.
Using the same tape over and over, I re-inked the same petal and made my way around the circle.
Depending on how closely you stamp the petals you may need to apply a mask to the stamped image to make sure the last petal doesn't overlap. I find the new post it notes that are sticky over the entire surface work best. When you stamp the last petal some of the image will be stamped on the post it note.
Once the flower was done I used the curved ribbon stamp from the Sew Sweet Cupcakes set to create the stem. The rest is history! I hope this project inspired you to think out of the box when it comes to stamping! Thanks for stopping by!
Ok, now that you're done reading this post, please stop by the Get Inky! Stamps blog and leave a comment on my post there. You may learn something new about me... (oh and please mention you're a follower of mine. Thanks!) Then come back here and leave me a comment letting me know you did it. Why, you ask? Because one random follower (who comments on both blogs) will get a mystery prize!
This post appeared first on the blog C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC.
La-Vie
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Paper Cut Make 'n Takes
Moving right along with my quick posts of the make 'n takes from the Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Festival last month. One of my favorite vendors that I purchase from every year is The Paper Cut. Check out their website for amazing metallic cardstock, text weight paper for lining the inside of cards, many many innovative card and album kits and much more.
I like doing their make 'n takes because the proceeds go to cancer research. I did all three offered. Here's the skinny on the projects I made with them and a little info on the supplies and such needed to create these cards. The first card is my fav! It features a bib card turned on its side. I would never have positioned a bib overlay card like this (but now I will)! The Friends stamp is from Endless Creations and Everyday Cards with a Cover-a-Card stamp from Impression Obsession.
Here's another bib card in its original orientation using more stamps from Endless Creations. I colored the stamped images with Copics (BV00, RV09, YR04, Y06, YG11). You can never have enough birthday cards!
Next we made an elegant center step card with a cover-a-card stamp from Impression Obsession and a cute butterfly die cut.
This was the BEST! It was the Friday night make 'n take for a Spine Accordian Mini Book. This kit includes 1 spine, 12 pages, and coverboard for 2 covers. The finished book is 3.94 x 5.5 inches. it holds 12 pictures and can be styled any way you like. There were different kits available. I loved the one with the ribbon-adorned tags that pull out the top of the pages that are fashioned like pockets.
Stay tuned for more...
La-Vie
Monday, May 6, 2013
Class Projects Local King Rubber Stamps
At the Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts festival last month I took a class by Local King Rubber Stamps and participated in their make 'n take during the Friday night festivities. Here's what we made...
This card is made with the words 1 background stamp, layers of fun film stamped with the large waterlily stamp (matching die available) in Stazon ink. Behind the fun film is some fibers called Angelina. Both the fun film and the Angelina must be ironed (separately with a real iron between parchment paper) to achieve this look. The Angelina flattens and fuses together. The layers of fun film fuse together creating bubbles in-between.
In the picture below you can see if I move the card it has an iridescent look. The owner also taught us, if you don't have a large acrylic block to hold the background stamp, leave it on the plastic it comes on, ink it up and place it on the table. Put your cardstock on top and rub and push. Upside down stamping really worked well - creating a crisp, clean impression.
We also learned some of the fastest coloring techniques using ink and daubers. We were able to get that pro marker look in seconds. The blue jay stamp, matching die, timberline 1 and words 1 stamps were used in this project. The blue jay was already heat embossed for us (to save time) and before we cut it with the die we had to layer on the color.
It was quick, effortless and looks fabulous! I will make this a regular part of my repertoire - believe me! Then I learned how to make a template and cut perfectly with a die. Don't ya just LOVE when you learn something you've always wanted to that's so useful. I felt like a million bucks! I cannot tell you how many times I have colored an image to perfection just to cut it screwy with the matching die. no more... thanks to Local King!
To create the template, cut the solid die with scrap paper and trace around the die on the scrap paper you just cut. Using painters tape, tape the die to the template lining it up with the template opening and the tracing. It will open and shut like a door when done. When you are ready to cut your colored masterpiece put it behind the template in the opening with the die in place. You will be able to see where everything should be cut. Carefully put it in your die cutting machine of choice and cut. The template can be used over and over. store it with the die. Life changing crafty tip...
Using the same stamping, coloring and cutting techniques we created this stunning rose card. Local King offers the words 1 stamp, large rose stamp and matching die combo.
The last project for today was the one from the make 'n take night. I have to practice a bit more with this technique because I was only halfway pleased with the outcome. It was not all my fault I must say. The owner set up baskets with specific color schemes and coordinating stamps. By the time I got to use the supplies everything was mixed up and time was short. Otherwise I think my outcome would've been totally different. But C'est La-Vie.... LOL. I guess all is fair in crafting and war...
I chose to combine 2 backgrounds - Chinese symbol 1 and falling leaves 1. The idea was to use a light color and a dark color Marvy Brush markers to color the stamp creating an ombre look on glossy cardstock. It only works with rubber stamps (as opposed to clear). I achieved it with the leaves but with nothing else because the colors were too close in hue. If you look really closely you can see the words 1 background stamp in light ink behind the flower. Oh and the flower stamp is called Fuchsia and it has a matching die. I will perfect this look and repost in the future. It's my solemn vow!
I hope you're inspired to try some of these techniques! I'll share more make 'n takes next time. Stop by soon!
La-Vie
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Our Daily Bread Designs Make 'n Takes
Our Daily Bread Designs offers coordinating stamp and die sets. The apron card and the spoon, spatula, and rolling pin were cut using the Apron and Tools dies set. The stamped bread, wheat and muffin is from a set called Recipe Card Icons. Although it is not shown, the sentiment inside the card "Baked with Love" came from the Baking Tag Sentiments set.
I love the look of the punched edges that gives the card that extra zing! The picnic table-ish background was created with a product I am obsessed with - the cover-a-card stamps from Impression Obsession. We knotted our ribbon before adding it to the card front with glue dots and presto! a great look!
Our Daily Bread Designs carries Flower Soft card topper collections that serve as the focal point of the card. Cut out and popped up with foam tape is the best way to showcase its beauty. Add a stamped sentiment from ODBD and a bit of flower soft (added on top of white glue) here and there along the garland and in the teacup it's an instant hit!
I hope you enjoyed this quick post. Check back for more make 'n takes from the Heirloom show....
La-Vie
Thursday, May 2, 2013
2 Winners for "It's My Birthday" Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday and followed me on all of my social media to try and win the RAK! I decided to award 2 winners because I was so touched by all the stories of your best birthday ever!
Before I announce the winners, I would like to share my best birthday ever. Last year my husband and I went to Aruba for my bday. We were able to leave the kids at home with grandma and luxuriate for 4 days. It was a tropical paradise I soon won't forget. I hope to get there again soon. The people, the food, the island were second to none. We slept in, went on tours, danced 'til dawn. Amazing! We hadn't been on a trip alone since 2008. Best Bday ever!!
Winner #1
My best birthday ever was when we took my granddaughter to the zoo in Mnpl MN. Stayed the week-end and had a memorable time. Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! I am your newest fan!! YAY :) I am following on: Bloglover Gayhartcarter@gmail.com
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~~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~~
Winner #2
I don't have "a best birthday ever", I consider having the blessing of still being able to celebrate each birthday with my siblings, parents, spouse and children! Yes, I always somehow make it a week long event, but it makes for some good memories. Woohoo! I think I did them all!
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Ladies, please contact me within the next 7 days to claim your prize. Inbox me your address so I may mail your goodies to you asap. Congrats!!
La-Vie
Monday, April 29, 2013
My Good News: Get Inky! Stamps Design Team
I'm super-duper overjoyed to announce that I am the newest member of the Get Inky! Stamps Design Team of Blue Moon Creation!!
Get Inky! Stamps are high quality, photopolymer stamps as well as digital stamps. You'll want to get them all!!
My Get Inky! Stamps Design Team term starts in May 2013 and ends in January 2014. Soon I will begin posting projects and I'd love it if you'd get ready by following all the Get Inky! Stamps and Blue Moon Creation sites including their blogs, Facebook fan pages and website so you don't miss a thing. I'll post my projects here as well but would love it if you could pop over and leave comments for me at the other sites as well.
Please click on these links and start following and liking!!
Blue Moon Creation website - purchase photopolymer/digital stamps
Get Inky! Stamps by Blue Moon Creation blog - where I and other Design Team members will serve up some serious crafty inspiration using Get Inky! Stamps
Get Inky! Challenge Blog - enter your projects to win prizes
As many of you know, one of my top 3 crafty goals for this year was to serve on a serious design team. It feels great to check this one off the list so soon in the year. Thank you for your support and encouragement as I continue to shoot for the stars with my 2013 crafty goals.
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