Domino Pendants

Besides ornaments, I like to turn dominoes into pendants.  It's easy if you use my tissue paper technique (Check it out HERE).  Or you can stamp directly on the domino, then color in with Sharpie markers.

The dog pendant above was done on a mini domino using the Tissue paper method.  I added color to the collar spikes with a silver metallic marker. 

This pendant was made from a standard size domino.  I stamped directly on the domino using Jet Black Archival ink.  I touched up some of the lines with a black Sharpie then colored in with Sharpies and metallic markers.  A clear gem was added to the center. 

The pendant above was also made from a regular size domino.  Directly stamped to the piece and colored with Sharpies and metallic markers.  I added Stickles to the background for sparkle. 

This regular sized domino pendant was done using the tissue paper technique.  I wrapped beaded wire around the pendant and added the charm before I added the Glossy Accents top coat.  This held the wire in place.  I also use Glossy Accents to attach the bales to the back of the pendants.

Entered into the following Challenges

ADDICTED TO STAMPS--ANYTHING STAMPED

DIVAS BY DESIGN--ANYTHING GOES

SIMON SAYS STAMP--ANYTHING GOES

THE CHEERFUL STAMP PAD--ANYTHING BUT A CARD

"Happy Birthday to Me" SVG Freebie

It's my birthday and you my loyal blog readers get the present!

Today only, you can grab this St. Patrick's Day SVG set for Free.

You can grab it HERE.

And if you're NOT a follower of this blog, how about sending me a little birthday love and start?

REMEMBER:  This file is free TODAY (February 26, 2013) ONLY.  

Offer expires at midnight EST.

Red & Black Scrapbook Layout

I love to creatively make embellishments that match my scrapbook paper and/or layout themes.  Usually I do this using SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) and my electronic cutter.  But for this layout, I used some new items to pull it all together.  Here are the details:

First off was the paper (Sandylion's Red Licorice).  I adore red and black so when I saw this paper I grabbed a few sheets and put them in my stash.  I pulled a sheet out for this layout to commemorate my Mom's birthday.  The flowers were diecut from dotted Grunge board using the Sizzix Tattered Florals die and my Big Shot (I know---not the Cricut!) and painted with white acrylic paint.  Once dry, I used the distress tool and lightly brushed them with Black Soot Distress Ink.  Using a fine black Sharpie, I added the squiggly lines around the petals...following the design on the paper.  Next I punched different size circles from red and black cardstock scrap.  Again, following the paper's design I added swirls and cross hatching using a white gel pen and the Sharpie. I glue dotted these centers to the flower bases.  

The page title was cut from scrap red & black cardstock using the Spellbinders Lacey Circles die (again using the Big Shot).  I prepared the title and copy using PhotoShop and then printed it out on the diecut.  I cropped and arranged the photos, adding a K & Company Embossed Frame to the photo of Mom.

This layout is entered into the following Challenges:

SARAH HURLEY CHALLENGES--#77 ANYTHING BUT A CARD

CHEERFUL STAMP PAD--ANYTHING GOES

MY GRAFICO--#145 ANYTHING GOES

Little Bunny Pocket

The newest challenge over at CREATIVE CUTTING CHALLENGE is "Easter--Not A Card".  I decided to use up some of those toilet paper rolls I've been hoarding and make another one of these little hanging pockets.  To see the original post on how to make these, click HERE.  I used scraps of pink striped and dotted paper to cover the roll.  I punched holes along the bottom and whip stitched with green embroidery floss.  The top trim was punched from a scrap of yellow cardstock.   I used a Spellbinders die to punch the green Lacey Circle and then added "Happy Easter" with a white gel pen.  Yellow and white bakers twine was added for hanging.

The bunny came from my SVG EASTER BUNNY SET.  I cut him on my electronic cutter from pink cardstock.  The tail was cut from white cardstock and then embellished with Liquid Pearls for some dimension.  A small pearl for the eye.

I added the green paper "grass" and will fill the little pocket with chocolate eggs.

These are so easy to make up.  A great way to use up empty TP rolls (that would just be thrown out) and scrap paper.  

Entered into the following Challenges:

BLOGGER'S CHALLENGE--CUT IT OUT (DIE CUTS)

HOT SHOT CRAFT--ANYTHING BUT A CARD

SARAH HURLEY CHALLENGES--#77 ANYTHING BUT A CARD

MY GRAFICO--ANYTHING GOES

Last Minute Valentine Treats

Tomorrow is the big day and your little one has just told you they need 25 treats for school tomorrow?  Or you'd like to take something to the office but don't want to spend a lot?  Here are two more quick and easy treat ideas.  First of all, I always have a stash of "treat bags" in various sizes on hand.  Great for cookies, candy or anything you need to bag up.  Don't worry if they're too big for what you need...just cut them down.  In a pinch, use sandwich or snack bags.  Then decorate and fill!  The example on the right is just cardstock and stamps.  Fold and attach to the bag with either staples or double sided tape.  The sample on the left is a stamped tag attached to the bag with curling ribbon. 

Speaking of the stamp, isn't this bulldog cupid the cutest?  I just got him from RUBBER HEDGEHOG.  They have TONS of animal stamps and a great selection of specific dog breeds.  Best of all you can order the stamps unmounted.  I applied ALEENE'S TACK-IT OVER & OVER on the back and once dry, just stuck it on my acrylic block to stamp.

Newest SVG Files--Including a Freebie!

Yes, I've been slacking creating SVG files.  Mainly because a lot has been happening in my house.  Last month I got a new puppy and he has been keeping me running around.  I rarely have more than a few minutes at a time before I'm stopping him from chewing up furniture or licking the electrical outlet.  I forgot what having a puppy is like...but I wouldn't trade him for anything.  My life is complete now that a bulldog is in it again!  The photo above is a rare moment of peace in the studio.  

Another exciting happening is that my youngest sister got engaged!  And I'm thrilled to be the Maid of Honor.  We've been dress shopping, shower booking and working on all the details.  So of course I had to get a new "Wedding Set" created.  

You can get it HERE.  Lots of ways to customize this set.  Size up the ring and it can become a frame for the couple's engagement photo.  Personalize the wedding car by adding "Just Married" or the couple's name on the sign.  After I cut this I added red Stickles to the tail lights and it looked really cool.

To go along with the wedding theme or to use for Easter or any religious event, I also made this little church...

You can get it HERE.  After I cut it I played around with different colored Stickles, making awesome stained glass windows.  You could also cut up different colored scrap pieces and glue them on.  Just leave some of the black showing for the "leading"!  

Next I made a cute little bunny and heading for Easter.  Would be great for cards or scrapbook layouts.  I also think the bunny would make darling cupcake toppers.  You can get it HERE.

Finally, I made this file to commemorate the Lenten season.  Would be perfect for Sunday School boards, Good Friday programs or Easter cards.  It's FREE for a limited time only and you can get it HERE.

I've got a few more files made just waiting to be test cut before I put them in the store.  If ever you are looking for something special, please email me with your request.  It might just be something I'm already working on!

Easy Valentine Treat Boxes

Just a few days until Valentine's Day and if you're looking for a quick and easy way to pass out sweets to your Sweeties, you can't go wrong with a PILLOW BOX.  I decorated these two boxes using scraps.  

The picture above was adorned with the inside of a scalloped frame cut, extra SVG cut flowers and a tag punched from scrap.  I save all my scraps, miss cuts and parts and pieces...they come in very handy for projects like these!

This box has a scrap piece of black cardstock wrapped around it and hearts punched from scrap.  I like to use double sided heavy weight DP to create these boxes.  I can cut two boxes out of one 12" x 12" piece with lots of scrap left over for other projects.  Using the SVG file and my electronic cutter, these make up quick and easy!

Entered Into the Following Challenges:
JUST ADD INK--JUST ADD HEARTS
SIMPLY CREATE TWO--VALENTINE'S DAY
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS--VALENTINE'S DAY
SIMON SAYS STAMP--HAVE A HEART

Fiesta Birthday Card

I live in the snowbelt of northern Michigan and this time of year I'm craving summer.  So it's no surprise that my Design Team submission for the CREATIVE CUTTING CHALLENGE would be something bright and colorful!!  This festive fiesta card was created using the margarita file from my MEXICAN FIESTA SVG set.  The card base is the last in my stash of this design from MME--Confetti.  Layered over that is yellow cardstock that was run through an embossing folder (Sizzix) then colored using Distress Inks (Rusty Hinge & Barn Door).  On the lime I added Stickles for sparkle (Lime Green & Picket Fence)

On the orange strip of cardstock, I double stamped "Celebrate" (Fiskars--Make A Wish) using lime green and orange ink.  The stamped sentiment on the glass is from Inkadinkado--Celebrations.
If you use SVG (or similar electronic cutting) files, I hope you'll join in this challenge.  Even if you don't, you MUST click over to see all the Birthday card inspiration from the Design Team.  I think they really out did themselves this time.  Lots of great ideas!!!

This card entered into the following Challenges:

LOVE TO CREATE--#51 LET'S CELEBRATE

MYGRAFICO--#144 ANYTHING GOES

SANDY'S CRAFTY CREATIONS--BIRTHDAY

SIMON SAYS STAMP--ANYTHING GOES