Practical Scrappers DT Project: Corner Punches

Hi Krafters!

Happy Tuesday!!! Today over at the Practical Scrappers blog, we are giving you all fresh ideas on how to use those corner punches! Corner punches can be used on more than just corners! Drop by the blog to check out how the other DT members used corner punches on their projects.

I decided to use my corner punch to make "metal corners" on this balsa box. This technique was inspired by Cynthialoowhoo on YouTube. I put my own spin on it to make it work for my needs.

To make the corners I cut the cardstock down to 2"x2".  I cut the square in half on the diagonally. Then I punched the remaining half. Next I put my corner on the box and made a crease to score a crisp line. Finally, it is ready to be added to the box. Remember, you can distress it or add paint to make the corner look more like metal.

Since this paper is so pretty...(thank you Kelli (my Sister) for the RAK) I did not want to cover it too much. I added a few flowers; the larger flower I used the same metallic gold paint to the tips as I used on the box and the doily.

That is it! Again, do not forget to stop over by the Practical Scrappers blog to check out the other projects! Thanks again Kelli for this beautiful paper!! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Practical Scrappers DT Project-Buttons!

Happy Tuesday Krafters!

Today over at the Practical Scrappers, it is all about those buttons! Round ones, square ones and otherwise, they can be used to add the right something to cards and layouts. There are some awesome projects on the blog as always; go check them out! You will not be disappointed!

I know this post is super short, but I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, 

Krafthead~

Supplies:

Buttons

CTMH Fashionista Stamp Set

CTMH Art Philosophy Stamp Set

DCWV Spring Stack

MME Dilly Dally

Martha Stewart Fence Punch

Ribbon

Fiskars Corner Rounder

NSBD-Warm-up Challenge

Hello Kafters!

A few weeks ago was National Scrapbooking Day. I played along over at Scrapbook.com! I had so much fun! Today, I am sharing the card I made for the warm-up challenge. We had to make a theme card. Since Mother’s Day was that weekend, I decided to follow that theme.

To all of my followers, thank you so much for your faithfulness! I appreciate each and every one of you! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Stamp

Banner Shapeabilities

Classic Oval Nesties

Scallop Oval Nesties

Copic Markers

Martha Stewart Punch

Flat Back Pearls

Embossing Folder

Momento Tuxedo Black

Diamond Stickles

Moments

Hello Krafters!

Today, I am sharing a card using a sketch from PlatinumScraps weekly challenge! For some reason, I am unable to link my project, but here it is! Go over there to check out this sketch and others J

Before I go, I would like to thank my new and exisiting followers! I really appreciate every visit and comment you Krafters leave! So thank you all for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

MME Madison Avenue

Paper Trey Ink

Core’dinations

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Mulberry Flower

Grosgrain Ribbon

Halfback Pearl

Copic Marker

Martha Stewart Border Punch (I don’t know the name, sorry) and Butterfly

Copic Coloring.....

Hello Krafters!

We all know Copics can become expensive to collect! I have collected a good amount.  I decided enough is enough! I have to get my money’s worth…right?

Ok, I admit, I am not the best Copic colorer (yeah I know that is not a word), but I thought I would give it a whirl! A little over a year ago, I took a beginner’s course and really enjoyed it. I then enrolled in an intermediate course, but it ended abruptly because the owner fell ill. So aside from coloring pearls and bling, I haven’t done much coloring L

My girl, Netta (hey girl! thank you!), RAKed me some stamps because I wanted to practice. I played it safe with this one because I am not that good at blending colors….YET! Here it is:

To embellish the card, I cut the image with a Nestability. I used the Art Philosophy cart and compatible stamp for the sentiment and the rolled flowers were cut from AP. Since I forgot to cut leaves, I used the Martha Stewart Branch Punch for the leaves. I also used a piece of satin ribbon to finish it off.

I hope you all like it J This card was so fun to make and I am proud of how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead

Other Products:

DCWV Glam Girl

Pearls

Studio G Ink Spot

Connect Four~

Happy Monday Krafters!

I hope everyone had a safe, productive and krafty weekend! Today I would like to share a project I made for the Cricut Challenge Forum. I was inspired by a layout done by a crafter on sb.com. My layout was based around the game Connect Four. This one was a lot of fun to do!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. I appreciate every visit and comment left. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Expression 2

Designer’s Calendar

Sweethearts

Cindy Loo

Storybook

Elegant Edges

Diamond Stickles

Trim

Prima E Line

DCWV- Doodling Around, Love & Wedding

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Viva Décor Pen

I Am Roses

Bazzill

Studio G Ink- Red

Distress Ink-Black Soot

Stampin’ Up Dimensionals

Day 9- Countdown to Christmas

Hello Krafters!

Welcome to day 9 of the Countdown to Christmas! Today I am here to share another card for the holiday season! I hope you all enjoy! Krafthead~

ATC Swap

Hello Krafters!

I’m here to share with you some ATCs I made for a swap over on YouTube. This is my first time doing ATCs as well as a swap-with the exception of swapping goodies! I really hope the recipients like them.

I used my Cricut and Gypsy to design these. The cuts are from Christmas Noel (wreath), Joys of the Season (stockings) and Christmas Cheer (fireplace and candles). For the wreath, I also used the Martha Stewart pine tree branch punch (discontinued).

For the fireplace: Since I don’t have the Sizzix brick embossing folder (I so want it badly), I used one of my Cuttlebug folders that was as close to a brick pattern as possible. I used fire brick distress ink and black soot to make it look as if the fireplace is used.

As always, I appreciate every comment, and visit to my krafting place! You all have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by! Krafthead~

Materials

Cricut Expression II

Gypsy

Cartridges- Joys of the Season (stockings), Christmas Noel (wreath), Christmas Cheer (fireplace, candles)

Distress Ink- black soot (fireplace), walnut stain (edges), faded jeans(edges, stamp) , fire brick (fireplace)

Cuttlebug

Stickles- diamond

Copic markers-don’t remember which ones I used-sorry L

Martha Stewart- branch punch-discontinued version (wreath)

Twine (stockings)

Smooch- gold, orange and silver (candles/holders)

DCWV- Winter Combo and Christmas Combo 2010 releases

Kraft Cardstock-paper trey ink

Xyron design runner- contact information on the back

Various stamps for sentiments

Bling

Studio G ink-gold, red (sentiments)

Sophie

Hello Krafters!

Today, I would like to share a project I made using Sophie. This is a very versatile cartridge. It is my second favorite Circle cartridge to date.  Anywho, I love butterflies and I thought this was the perfect project.

I used the card feature to cut out the card base in Paper Trey Ink’s Cream cardstock. For the pattern paper, I used various pieces of The Paper Studio Antique.  The butterfly was cut using the layer feature. I ran the card base and butterfly through the Cuttlebug using the Musical Flourish Embossing Folder.

I used white lace from my stash. To match the project, I dyed it using gold Glimmer Mist. As the lace dried, I inked the edges of the card base and butterfly using Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I added small pearls to the butterfly and the four corners. I attached the lace and added larger pearls with my glue gun.

On the inside of the card, I used the Martha Stewart Butterfly Edge Punch to add interest. It was punched using the same pattern paper used for the matting and butterfly on the outside. That’s it! A quick and easy project that can be used for several occasions.  Thanks for visiting, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Expression2

Sophie Cricut Cartridge- card base 5.5x8.5 (fold in half to make A2 size card), butterfly 3.5”

Paper Trey Ink-vintage cream

The Paper Studio-Antique

Cuttlebug-Musical Flourish

Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Walnut Stain

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Gold

Martha Stewart Punch-Butterfly

Lace

Pearls-4mm and 12mm

Glue Gun

*The card matches the altered box I shared a few days ago ;-)*

World Card Making Day!

Happy Saturday Krafters!

Today is World Card Making Day! In light of today, I am sharing a few card projects I made over time for different occasions. Some are old creations and others are recent. Hope you all enjoy your day and I can’t wait to see your creations! Krafthead~

Shadow Box:

Love Birds:

Challenge Card:

Cameron: