Christmas Countdown

Happy December Krafters!

Ah the holiday season is upon us and today I am sharing over at She's a Sassy Lady. Thanksgiving was last week (which was awesome to spend with the family sharing stories and eating great meals) and by the time this posts, Christmas will be 22 days away! Eeeek! I started Christmas shopping, the tree is trimmed, stockings are hung, but something was missing! I decided to make a countdown calendar. I add little treats or notes each day until Christmas! Side note, the song "Final Countdown" is in my head...thanks Europe and thanks Geiko!

Anywho, I purchased the file (3D Countdown Box Calendar) a couple of years ago from the Silhouette store. Lori Whitlow, the creator of the file, has a wonderful tutorial on how to assemble it. I made this before, so I was able to do it easily by memory. For this project, you will need:

1: 4 12x12 sheets of cardstock or pattern paper for the base 

2: 9 12x12 sheets of cardstock for the boxes

3: 1 12x12 sheet of pattern paper as the decorative parts for the boxes (I used Winter Combo)

4: 1 sheet (scrap piece works fine) for the numbers

5: embellishments to decorate the calendar (optional)

It took me approximately 1.5 hours from start to complete the project. I recommend starting with the frame first so it can have time to dry (liquid glue is best) as the boxes cut and are assembled. 

I was able to get three boxes on one sheet to cut. 

As the sets cut, assemble the boxes and add them to the frame. 

Once all of them are assembled, add the decorative front to the boxes and numbers. 

I decided to just add the penguin (Lawn Fawn) to the 25th and a sentiment to keep it very simple (since the children will be handling this). However, this box can be as dressed up as your imagination allows. 

Well I hope you enjoy today’s project and that you will give it a try! Until next time….sing your favorite holiday songs and be creative! Krafthead~

Locker Posted Note Holder

Hello Krafters!

My oldest girl started her journey in middle school. She now has a locker and she wanted to decorate it. I decided to make her some as well as keep her organized. I used the 3D Posted Note Holder (Tall) from the Silhouette store. That holder is SO easy to assemble and there is enough room for a pen. I decided to add a mirror to the top part so she can make sure she is on “fleek”. I added magnets to the back to place on the door of the locker or she can use the easel part if she choses. If she needs reminders, she can jot down notes and place them in her locker.

The pattern papers are Glam Girl by DCWV and the base is Bazzil cardstock which is very sturdy! To “personalize” it, I added the letter “A” for her initial and a butterfly (MS punch). 

Short but sweet! I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Teacher Appreciation Treats

Hi Krafters!

I am continuing Teacher’s Appreciation projects. Today’s project is a sweet treat for the teachers. I ordered test tube treat bags which measures 1x8”. I filled each bag with one color and cut out rosettes in a coordinating color. Those are from the Silhouette Store. I added ribbon and stamping to the rosettes. To finish them off, I added Stickles in the same color to add a little sparkle to the treats. Easy to put together and affordable!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Teacher Appreciations Cards

Hi Krafters,

Yesterday marked the first day of Teacher’s Appreciation Week! Teachers play a major role in our children’s lives and in ours as well. They interact with our children and we trust them their lives. They should be appreciated each day, but at this time especially! I am blessed to have awesome teachers in my children’s lives. They go above and beyond what are required of them! 

They deserve so much, but they are appreciative of handcrafted goods….

Today I am sharing the cards I made for this year. I hope you enjoy them. Again, please don’t forget the teachers in your life….THEY MATTER! Krafthead~

You've Taken Me To New Heights- SASL DT Project

Happy May Krafters!

It's my day over at She's A Sassy Lady!! Did you know Teacher’s Appreciation week is May 4th thru May 8th? With four little ones in school, you know I am busy! I haven’t decided if I am making cards and gifts for the immediate teachers or all of them…only time will tell!

Anywho, today I am sharing a non-traditional teacher appreciation card. I used some cuts from the Silhouette Store (hot air balloon, clouds & banner). I brought the images on the virtual mat and ungrouped them. I duplicated the ballon to stamp a weaving pattern on the Kraft card stock. I cut the balloon and clouds out. On a separate virtual mat, I typed out my sentiment and placed it on my banner to print and cut. I also changed the color of the banner. I did this by ungrouping the banner and changing the color for the fill and stroke. I changed the cut lines of the sentiment to no cut. I was ready for the pnc. 

Once everything was cut, I used a piece of blue Bazzil textured card stock for the “sky”. I was going to emboss it, but because it was textured, I decided not to. I assembled card and placed the oversized banner on the card. I love the way it turned out! I will put it in a 5x7 envelope so the banner is not crinkled.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! If you have little ones or grand little ones, please don’t forget their teachers! The play a vital role in their lives. Please drop by She's A Sassy Lady's blog and see what's crafty!  Until next time….stay Krafty! Krafthead~

Jazzy Purse-The Lost Files

Hello Krafters!

I was in the process of cleaning out files and found a project I did not share. My daughter’s class was doing a gift exchange and it so happened she picked one of her friends. Since it was a girl, we decided to make her a cute purse to house her lip gloss, finger nail polish and other goodies. 

I used one of the files from the Silhouette store. The pattern paper is from Authentique, but I do not remember the name of the collection right now. I love the pattern and the colors of it and it is double sided. I decided to use Kraft cardstock since it blended with the colors in the collection. Putting the purse together was a little tricky putting together especially around the curves. I suggest using a forgiving liquid glue. 

The purse is small, but it is sturdy and can hold a lot of items. My daughter’s friend/classmate really liked it and I hope you did as well.

Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Custom Gifts and She's A Sassy Lady

Hello Krafters!

It has been a long time....yes I am guilty! But I have some exciting news. NO I did not have another baby BUT I am one of the newest members of She’s a Sassy Lady! I am so ecstatic about being a part of this group! I also hope to bring a little sassiness to the team!

For my first project, I made a custom gift for someone. This gift was inexpensive to make as well as easy! I purchased a glass cutting board from the Dollar Tree. I already had vinyl on hand from a  different project and I used a file from the Silhouette Store. 

I opened Silhouette Studio Software and placed my image on the virtual mat. I did not need all of the parts of the file. I ungrouped the image and deleted what I did not need. 

Next I resized my image and moved the utensils how I wanted them on the mat. I then used a true type font for the name of the family. I used the Character Spacing/Kerning feature in the software which can be found under Text Style. Once I was satisfied with the kerning, I welded the name together. I grouped all of the images.

 Because the vinyl was going on the underside of the glass, I had to flip the image. I cut out the image and applied it to the cutting board. I must note, I cleaned the cutting board prior to applying the vinyl to ensure good contact of the vinyl to the glass. This is very durable and should last the recipient for years to come. 

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! I look forward to share the next project. Pop on over to She's a Sassy Lady and see the sassy design team, Krafthead~

That Hat!! Scraps of Color DT Project

Happy Easter/Resurrection Sunday (eve)  Krafters!

After you read this, you may think of me differently. Perhaps some of you can relate. Growing up, on Easter Sunday my mom would make me dress in a frilly dress, gloves, patent leather shoes, and a hat. Ugh, I strongly, on the verge of hated when Easter came around. I mean, it was bad enough going to an overcrowded church but to be uncomfortable too...that was too much! Then to add insult to injury after sweating out my freshly pressed hair, I had hat hair when I was able to FINALLY take off that hat! I think out of everything, the hat was the thing I could not tolerate. I did however like to have my hair down :)

As I was looking through the Silhouette Store, I saw the Easter Hat Box. I actually cringed. Then I had a thought, I could make it and give it to my mom as a "prank" because she knows  how I feel about hats. I purchased it and this is what I came up with.

I used plain card stock for the base of the hat. I inked the edged of the scalloped edge. The hat assembled a little wonky, so to hide that, I used tulle and added pearls to the base and top of the hat. To embellish, I kept it simple. I added a piece of pink frayed rosette. I also add two yellow roses from Wild Orchid Crafts. To finish it off, I added a feather.  What do you think?

The paper hat is not so bad. Perhaps I am being healed in the area of hat hating? I can tell you one thing, on Easter Sunday, I stick to the meaning of the day and fellowship with my family afterwards (that is what I LOVE about Easter aside for the true meaning behind it). Although mom is trying her hardest to get my girls into those dresses LOL...but no hats!!! What is your favorite or least favorite Easter memory?

I hope you enjoyed today's Project! Have a great weekend everyone...until next time, Krafthead~

Platform Jewelry Holder Prototype Scrap of Color DT Project

Hi Krafters!

A little while ago, I was at Hobby Lobby (one of my favorite stores EVER) doing a little shopping. I went into the gift section and saw one of the cutest jewelry holders shaped as a shoe. I remembered I purchased a shoe file a LONG time ago and decided to do a paper version. That is inspiration for the project. Today I would like to share my prototype with you.

For my prototype, I used the Safari Stack by DCWV. I also used the solids from the Christmas/Winter Combo pack (the brown matched perfectly). After I chose the papers, I selected my shoe file which was purchased in the Silhouette Studio Store. (When files are opened from the store, the entire file is grouped together and placed on the mat. Sometimes, they pieces are larger than the mat and you must move ungroup them). I ungrouped the images and separated them according to the colors I wanted to use. Basically, on one virtual mat I had the outside of the shoe and the inside and heel was on the other mat. On the inside sole piece, I added slits for the rings that could be stored in the shoe. A word of warning, make sure you keep in mind the inside and outsides of the shoe especially when using a pattern paper or textured paper! It took me a couple of tries to get the pieces to line up properly.

Once the shoe was assembled, I used some brown lace I had in my stash (purchased from Hobby Lobby) and scrap pearl string I had left over from a different project. I decided to make lace flowers for the front and back of the shoe. This is a good trick to cover up some of the imperfections :) The center of the flower is a cluster of single pearls and I colored them with a Copic Marker (sand) to match the pearl string.

I am going to keep this one since it is a prototype, but next one will be for my mom! I hope you enjoyed today's project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

3D Calendar

Hi Krafters!

Did you miss me? I can honestly say, I miss posting as frequently as I used to. Life has been super crazy lately. However, I managed to get in the lab a couple of days ago and would like to share my project. My sister mentioned to me she does not have anything on her desk. I thought long and decided to FINALLY play with the Lori Whitlock 3D Calendar I purchased from the Silhouette store almost a year ago.

 

Let me start off by saying, this file gave me a run for my money! I think I downloaded the file before the corrections were made. For me, the numbers were wrong. I had an extra three but needed another zero. I also do not like the way the 9/6 but that is my personal issue. Other than that, the file was easy to assemble.

 

The base was cut with Bazzill cardstock. I needed to use a sturdy cardstock to ensure the calendar will last since she will have to change the days daily. I used the Luxury Stack by DCWV for the pattern paper. Please note, the accent pieces were not part of the file. I used Recollections bling and I Am Roses to embellish it a little. I also used the Mod Podge Mold for the dove. I added half-back pearl to the bottom to give it a little height and to protect the bottom.

Although I had a few issues, I can see myself playing with this file again! Another bonus is it can last for many years since there is no year to deal with! What do you think?

 

I hope you enjoyed today's project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

 

PS DT Project Treat Holders With A Spin

Hi Krafters!

It's my day to post over at Practical Scrappers! Here is the post....enjoy!!

Hi Fellow Scrappers!

Kenya here to share a project with you all. I don't know about you, but time is moving so quickly, I can barely keep up! Usually, I make treat bags for the students to help them get into the holiday season. However, I did not have the oomph to do it this year. I decided to make one "big" treat holder (for each of the girls that attend school) for the entire class. I used two 3D files (3D tree and 3D sleigh) from the Silhouette Store to make them. I modified them to fit the Dumb Dumbs (suckers).

For the tree, I resized it to make it a bit larger. I cut each of the pieces and assembled. Once assembled, I used my Big Bit to make holes for the suckers. You could add holes to the file to eliminate this step. Since there is a base, I marked the holes from the top of the tree and punched those out as well. The suckers are the tree's ornaments!

 

The sleigh was a little more involved but so worth it to me (I made two of them). I assembled the sleigh as it would be normally. I added an insert and punched holes for the suckers on the inside of the sleigh. Since the weight of the suckers were too heavy, I reinforced the sleigh with two support boxes on the bottom of the sleigh.

 

 I used a sturdy cardstock. You can use cute pattern papers and go as elaborate as you choose. I decided to keep these simple since they are going to given to elementary school aged children.

I hope you enjoyed today's project(s)! What do you think? Pretty cute huh?!?! I think so! Happy Holidays to each and every one! Krafthead~

SOC DT Project-Christmas Wall Project Share....On the Cheap!

Hi Krafters!

I know it has been months and Sundays since my last post! So much has happened....

I wanted to share this month's DT project for Scraps of Color. Here it is:

OMGness Christmas is less than a week away! Have you decorated your home yet? I JUST finished! Sad but true. Today I would like to share a couple of projects with you that is easy to put together and get the kiddos involved! Best of all, you can use what you have on hand :)

Snowflake:

Supplies-

 Parchment paper or a non-stick mat

Pearls/beads loose

Pearl/bead strand

Hot glue (gun)

1. First lay down a dab of glue to the mat and press in a pearl or bead.

2. Add a glue around the pearl/bead and add more beads around the center bead

3. Add a line of glue making sure glue is touching the cluster of beads in the middle

4. Design as you wish

If the children are doing this, please supervise them as the glue is HOT!! The snowflake can be used as an ornament or as I did here as an embellishment to this wall hanging.

Wreath:

You will need-

Die cutting machine

Wreath file-mine is from the Silhouette Store

Beads

Ink

Ribbon

Glue

Cardstock/paper (of course)

I cut out the circle and the leaves from the file. I did not cut all of the pieces that came with the file. You may want to cut extra leaves to make your wreath fuller. I used a blue and white cardstock which coordinates with the color scheme of the tree. Once the components were cut, I stapled the ribbon to the base layer. While I was doing this, the girls used ink to ink around the edges. We  assembled the leaves and adhered them down. I added silver beads (again to go with the color scheme, but you can use any color you wish) in clusters to mimic berries. We did this randomly throughout the wreath. Once the wreath was dry, I tied the ribbon we stapled earlier and added the snowflake embellishment.

Here is the finished wall:

 

I hope you enjoyed today's project! It is a good way to get some projects done and keep the kids busy too. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Well Done!

Hi Krafters,

For some the end of the school year has arrived. However, my children are still eagerly awaiting the start of their summer vacation. As we all know, the end of the school year there are always achievement ceremonies. My friend asked me to make another card for her daughter's BFF. Her favorite colors are lime green and pink...So as with the other card, I tried to incorporate her favorite colors.

This is a standard A2 sized side step card. The can be easily made with a template or measurements. However, I bought the image from the Silhouette Store. I cut embellishments from the DCWV and MMBI papers. To further customize the card, I cut out the letter A for her initial. I added Stickles for a little shimmer. Since there is really no spot to write a personal message, I added an envelope with an additional card inside. That's it!

I hope you enjoyed today's project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Practical Scrappers DT Project- Lantern

Happy Tuesday Krafters!

It is that time again! Over at the Practical Scrappers we are getting the juices flowing with vellum. Vellum can be used to add a delicate or classy touch to your project. It can also tone down a bright paper or pattern. Trust me; it is to be used on more than just a wedding invitation! Check out how the other DT members used vellum!

I used vellum in two ways for my project. The first way was as the frosted glass in this lantern purchased from the Silhouette Store. On the lower parts of the lantern, I used the Musical Flourish Cuttlebug folder to emboss the vellum. I really like the texture the embossing added.

The second way I used vellum was as rolled flowers and a leaf. I used a Martha Stewart rose leaf punch for the leaf and deco scissors for the flowers. They look great next to the rolled flower from the Graphic 45’s Bontanicabella paper collection. I fussy cut the dragonfly from the collection. It just felt right with this lantern. As I was constructing this project, I imagined a lantern at a good fishing spot or in the back yard in the summer time….I cannot wait until it gets warmer!

Back to the project! To grunge up the lantern a bit, I added some copper Inka Gold. (*side note: be careful and check this product often if you have it. It tends to grow mold! I only notice it on the copper but not the other colors). I love the effect it gives cardstock! It makes it look like old metal. This has become one of my favorite things to do!

Well Krafters, that’s it! I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Remember to stop by the Practical Scrappers' blog for more inspiration. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Supplies:

Lantern-Silhouette Studio

Silhouette Studio

Cuttlebug

Musical Flourish Embossing Folder

Recollections-Vellum

Graphic 45-Bontanicabella

Inka Gold-Copper

Scalloped Deco Scissors

Martha Stewart Rose Leaf

Tim Holtz- Ball Chain

Ribbon

Practical Scrappers-Electronic Die Cut Machines

Hi Krafters!

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are having fun with our electronic die cutting machines.  There are so many things that can be done with them! You can make titles, cute little shapes, boxes and so much more! Really the sky is the limit! Check out Practical Scrappers for more ideas J

For my contribution, I customized my IPad cover. This project was inspired by Elliot37. I cut heat transfer vinyl out on the Cameo. I have to say, this particular brand (not sure what is called but I purchased it from HH Sign Supply) HTV is thick. Thicker than what I am used to working with. I had to extend my blade to seven for it to kiss cut the vinyl. I used the highest setting on my iron with a Teflon sheet on top of the vinyl and heat it for approximately 10 seconds. It was just enough to set the vinyl without warping the cover.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Remember to check out Practical Scrappers for inspiration. Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Clock ATCs

Happy Monday Krafters!

I wanted to share my second set of ATCs I am swapping over at scrapbook.com. In this category, we had to make ACTs about time. I had some watch charms in my stash so I knew I wanted to use them.

The pattern paper is from the Heirloom Imagine cartridge. I also used the distressed clock embossing folder by Sizzix. The clock cut is from the Silhouette Store. I used a collage stamp on that which also has a clock on it. To finish off the ATCs, I used an arrow I had in my stash and tied the watch charm to the card. I also have a mini rose (I Am Roses) which I colored with Black Magic Tattered Angel’s Glimmer Mist.

I hope you enjoyed the ATCs! Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Thank You: Sketch Challenge

Happy Wednesday Krafters!

As I looked though the blogs I followed the other day, I noticed Silhouette had a fairly easy sketch featured on their blog. I rarely do sketches for cards, but this day I needed a quick card and the sketch was perfect! I believe you can still participate in the challenge. Go check it out!

Here is my take on the sketch. 

The challenge was to use a tag and a speech bubble. Both were purchased in the Silhouette Store. The best thing about this card is that it is made with mostly scraps!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

SOC DT Project: Try, Try & Try Again-You Go Girl!

Hello Everyone!

My daughter is vertically challenged and I would have to help her up the ladder so she can play on the slide. This particular day we were at the playground she was determined to do it by herself. I was so happy I could capture her victory (even though the pictures are not the greatest)! Looking at her that day made me realize life is full of risks. She could have fallen down and hurt herself. That was my worry, but obviously not hers. That was inspiration for this project!

Crafting can be risky too. You can have a project failure or a project success. I used wood grain paper and different pattern papers which is something that would have frightened me a year ago. Honestly, I had to try, try, and try again before I was satisfied with this layout. Considering this layout is not “my style” I would put this in the success pile!

The papers came from different stacks by DCWV. I hand cut the different pattern papers to mimic the waves in the slide. The doily is from the WRMK Lucky 8 Tattered Doily Punch. I cut the slide from the Playground Equipment digital cartridge on Cricut Craft Room which doubled as the journaling spot. The title was cut on the Silhouette. The flowers are I Am Roses and the butterflies were made from a punch by Martha Stewart.

What crafting risks have you taken or do you want to take? Is it a new technique or papers you usually don’t use? Whatever your risk is, remember to try, try, and try again….you will succeed! Stop by Scraps of Color for more project inspiration! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Practical Scrappers DT Project: Wild Child

Hi Krafters,

Today, I am sharing another Practical Scrappers design team project. The theme today is using notebook paper, ledger, stickers or so on! Make sure to stop by the blog to see some FANTASTIC projects!

I was looking through some photos and found this. I began to reminisce. My daughter loved to get her hair washed, but hated to get it combed. This is her trying to run away from getting her hair done. She was too funny! She was two years old in this photo.

I have really been into the whole Polaroid thing. I fussy cut this one from the paper stack! I think it reminds me of my grandmother's old camera! I can remember when that was so cool. You can get your photos right on the spot. I loved seeing the image emerge. I can even remember the smell.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Cameo-title

7 Gypsies

DCWV Heirloom

Core’dinations-solid cardstock

Webster’s Pages Bloomers

Cherry Lynn Doily

 Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly

TH Tissue Tape & Tickets

Recollections Bling

Collage Stamp

Poppy Lane Die-bird cage

EK Success Punch

Fiskars Punch

Walnut Stain Distress Stain

I Am Roses

It's Your Anniversary!

Hello Krafters!

Spring/summer is known as Wedding Season! My girlfriend celebrated her one year wedding anniversary in May. I am so proud of how much she has grown and matured during this year as a wife. As a gift, I wanted to make them something special. I asked for ideas on a forum and Gina linked a picture of a tile her friend Tracy did. I have done my fair share of tiles, but nothing like this! I was instantly drawn to it and decided that was the perfect gift! So this project was lifted from Tracy.

This is a 6.5”x6.5” tile I purchased at a home improvement store. I printed a picture of them on their wedding day (it is my favorite) on tissue paper. I decided to use a color photo because it popped more off of the tile. I cut the letters in vinyl using my Cameo. I used Mod Podge to adhere the photo and to seal the tile. Once it was dry, I tied some tulle around the tile and glued on a curly rose from I Am Roses along with a spray I had in my stash.

So they can showcase their tile, I put together an easel which is a Silhouette Studio file. I could not believe how easy it is to put together AND how sturdy it is! A tile is NOT light! One of the best purchases to date J

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! It was fun to make! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Tile

Printer

Tissue Paper

Tulle

Vinyl

I Am Roses

Spray

Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Easel File