Showing posts with label Cricut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cricut. Show all posts

Monday, May 18, 2015

Disney's The Little Mermaid Scrapbook Layout


Every now and again I love using a kit when my mojo is low. This Disney's The Little Mermaid layout started as a Mosaic Moments kit with all of the pre-cut squares, ribbon and cornerstones. Since it was a sea theme, I thought it would be great for the picture of my family, Ariel and Eric. This was my daughter's favorite princess at the time. It was so magical for her to meet her and Eric. They were so attentive and in character. It was truly amazing!


In order to complete the layout I added some die cuts using my Cricut Explore and a Disney cartridge. Disney characters have SO many LAYERS!! I'm happy with how Ariel came out, the title and the name shell. To add a little sparkle and shine I added star gem embellishments by Prima.



Here's the layout altogether. Thanks for stopping by!


La-Vie


To view more of my Disney pages check out these links:

http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/2015/05/princess-jazmine-and-aladdin-layout.html

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

My First DT Post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #7 - Anything goes


I'm SUPER excited to reveal my first DT post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog! It's always anything goes so I hope you start entering regularly!! So join in on the fun during this two week challenge! Can't wait to see what you, my faithful followers, create!!

This month we have not one, not two, BUT THREE sponsors! Cottage Rose Graphics, Kith and Kin Stamp Company, Michele R Designs. Here's the sponsor's links and the prizes...

First Sponsor

Prize ~ $20 to spend in store


Second Sponsor

Prize ~ 3 Images

Third Sponsor
Prize ~ 10 Gift Voucher

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On with my project!!!! 

I was given the cutest digi called Jordan Rock Star by Kith and Kin Stamp Co. I decided to decorate a 5" x 7" flip top notebook with the image.

I started by reducing the image and printing with the economy setting. I didn't want a heavy harsh line as I colored Jordan in. Where I needed darker lines I traced with a black Copic multiliner 0.3 for more contrast.



Since Jordan is a rock star I decided to give his skin an edgy, grundge look by shading with a BV00 Copic. I also used a real jeans swatch soaked in colorless blender to give his jeans an authentic stonewashed look. Once I fussy cut him out, I ran a black Copic along the white edges of the paper to color them. That makes it look like I cut him out perfectly.

Here's a look at the whole notebook. Using a card front from DCWV and scraps I created this notebook cover. I was inspired by this pin on Pinterest. However, the addition of wood veneers made me very happy. I inked one with Distress ink and covered in glossy accents and I covered the remaining two wood veneers in coordinating scraps.


The Cricut cuts were made using my Cricut Explore and design space. I believe the notes and stars were from Hannah Montana cartridge. I decided to try my hand at some rock star lettering. LOL! Well, I think that makes this work of art a definite original.



I love the definition and style of this notebook and I believe it will make a little boy very happy.

Supplies:
  • Jordan Rock Star digi by Kith and Kin Stamp Co. 
  • 5"x 7" kraft cover notebook from Dollar Tree
  • Stampendous Mixed Media Cardstock
  • DCWV card front - Boyhood box of cards
  • Bo Bunny - Mama-Razzi shutter cardstock
  • Basic Grey - striped cardstock
  • Bazzill - black and blue cardstocks
  • Cricut Explore - music notes
  • Star paper, Wood veneers from my stash
  • Wink of Stella - clear
  • American Crafts - red twine
  • Elizabeth Crafts spring action scissors (fussy cut scissors)
  • Uniball Signo white gel pen
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China applied with Imagine Crafts - Brushstix
  • Adhesives: ATG, Ranger multi medium matte, Glossy Accents, Zig 2 Way glue pen
  • Copic Multiliner black .05, blue .03
  • Copics (see below)

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Monday, March 9, 2015

DCWV card featuring a Stickles-covered Sophie Cricut Cart Die-cut


This post is quick and dirty! I'm back on my Cricut kick! This A2 CAS (clean and simple) card features a DCWV (Die Cuts with a View) card base from their Vintage Collector series and a die cut from the Sophie Cricut cartridge layered with Stickles. I decided to leave the inside blank. Having beautiful blank cards on hand is essential. It's been a long while since I used these supplies and techniques. It was so fun to do a throw-back.



Thanks for stopping by! What's your latest throw back technique?

La-Vie

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Saturday, February 28, 2015

More "Innies" from Elizabeth Crafts, Stampin' Up! and Lawn Fawn


I've been playing with Elizabeth Crafts outline stickers "innies" and Lawn Fawn stamps again! It's the left over design once the actual outline has been used. Sometimes there's no specific usable design and other times this gem is left... a full beautiful silhouette. The Stampin' Up! dies created a brilliant background for the scene.


The card base and the bling are from Recollections. This friendship card is sassy and cute. Lawn Fawn sentiments stamped inside and out with Memento tuxedo black ink complete the look.


La-Vie


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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Inspiration for Get Inky! Stamps Challenge 17: Thanks



Have you heard about the challenge at the Get Inky! Challenge blog? It's all about giving thanks. To inspire you to join in on the challenge, I created a Thank you card using two Get Inky! Stamp sets - Sew Sweet Cupcakes and Love Bugs (found on Etsy).


I enjoyed making the Thank you watermark with VersaMark ink and Get Inky! Stamps - instant background!! Finding unique ways to use leftover cuts is a must. Here I used a balloon as the place to stamp my sentiment. And who can resist a glittery butterfly?

Supplies:
  • Get Inky! Stamps - Sew Sweet Cupcakes and Love Bugs
  • Bazzill blue card base 100 lb cardstock
  • Personalized by You - A2 pink card layer
  • Recollections - glitter butterfly 
  • Ink: VersaMark and Blue jay chalk ink
  • Martha Stewart punch around the page - ribbon loop 
  • American Crafts twine
  • Cricut cut - balloon from my stash
  • Scotch ATG and Zots large and bling glue dots
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see your entry in the challenge!

La-Vie