Showing posts with label paper projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper projects. Show all posts

Friday, February 26, 2016

My Cinderella Carriage


After making my more pumpkiny carriage, I thought it would be fun to make one that was more like the one in the Walt Disney's Cinderella movie.  This was the end result.  It was  given to my granddaughter.  I used glitter paper from DCWV Shimmer stack, and a mat size from Once upon a time, also from DCWV.  The little lanterns needed to have little rectangular pieces of gold glitter paper put inside so the white didn't show so much.  I glued pieces on the back and bottom.  I added the letter "C" to the door.  It's on the Cinderella coach, but could be for my granddaughters name too. It was the Forte font.  

From SVG Cuts Enchanted Autumn

My inspiration

I had to do some hunting for the crown sticky jewel on the lid.  I finally found some at Michaels.  The glitter paper does cause a challege when gluing.  It takes a little more time to adhere.  (I don't have much patience.)  In the end I was very pleased with my carriage, and I hope it's something my little princess will enjoy for years.

Cut Once and Craft for a Week.


With the addition of two grandchildren, my crafting time has been drastically reduced.  I get an hour here and there to put a small project together, but not the real craft time I desire.  In a effort to get more projects done, I decided to borrow an idea from some busy mom blogs.  "Cook once, eat all week."  So this week, I am cutting once to craft all week!

                                    
                                                         (previous years projects)

  The Bunny Hop kit by SVG Cuts from a few years ago, has one of my favorite projects for Easter.  I love the Bunny box!  I made all the grandkids one several years ago, but with new family members, everyone is getting a new bunny.  I have papers picked and I'm cutting out 8 bunnies to put together this week.  It's the setup process that takes me the longest.  Although this project is easy to pick paper for, cutting and weeding still take a while to do.  It seems I can be in my craftroom, unbothered, for several hours on Friday nights!  I have two more bunnies to cut out, so I shall get back to it!

Friday, February 12, 2016

It's Been A While

Someone may be wondering where I disappeared to, so I thought I would take a minute and update by blog.  In September,  a new grandson was born.  Then in October, and new granddaughter was born.  I watch the grandson and his sister (who turns three in a few days) Monday through Friday and I watch the new granddaughter about 2 Saturdays each month.  That doesn't leave much time or energy for crafting these days.  I do manage to sneak in an item or two here and there.  I did make a free file from Dreaming Tree for preschool teachers.


It was quick and very easy, but looks so nice!  The papers are from my stash.  I got them several years ago.  Makingmemories Je t'adore.  And foil paper I found by chance at the Dollar Tree.   It's called Do It Yourself Projects Holographic and Foil Sheets by Jot.  It came with 20 sheets of varying colors.  I was shocked.  It cut very nicely.  The trim around the bottom was from Micheals.  It's called Fabulous Finds Adhesive Trim.  It's a really fun touch that looks so sparkly.  

I hope to get a rhythm back for more crafting soon.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, October 9, 2015

Black Cat Paperscape Box Card by Dreaming Tree (3D Svgs)


Today, in very little time, I made this super spooky paperscape box card by Dreaming Tree.  This was really fun to put together.  I did make a couple of changes to fit my desire to showcase some nice 2 sided paper I have by making memories.  I used the 2 sided paper as both base and panels.  In other words, I didn't cut out the panel pieces.  I did cut the fence out though, because I wanted the contrast. This is going to look great on the mantel all lit up tonight!  I'll be putting the other two together either later tonight or tomorrow!  

If you are wanting an easy but mind blowing project be sure to check them out (Click here)

Cinderella

Back in the spring, when Cinderella first came out, I took my grandsons and a friend to see it.  I fell in love with that version of the movie.  I had planned to make the pumpkin coach by SVG Cuts, but never got around to it.  This week, I rented it at Redbox and watchd it with my granddaughter. (She's 2 1/2).  After we watched it a few times, I knew for sure I wanted to make the coach.  So I picked out my papers and got to cutting.


I have a pad of DCWV Once Upon a Time that I have been hoarding.  It was perfect for this!  I have since added a crown jewel sticker to the top that isn't shown here.  I hadn't bought them yet.  

This was remarkably easy to assemble.  But the finised project is so elegant and delightful!  I think I will be making a few more in different color schemes. 

If you want to try your hand at this project, just check out SVG Cuts, it's the Enchanted Autumn.

Friday, October 2, 2015

A Free SVG File You Don't Want to Miss!

Happy Friday!

I'm finally back in my craftroom with a free SVG file to share.  If you haven't seen the new Dreaming Tree website, then I highly encourage you to check it out.  Right now they have the cutest coffin SVG to download for FREE!  Yes!  FREE!  (update there is also a free Santa Paperscape Box card and Stingy Jack Lantern for a limited time)


Free Dreaming Tree SVG File Spooky Coffin
Did I mention Free?
I was able to make this coffin with one sheet of 12x12 cardstock and some scraps.  The base and lid were made from a Making Memories Toil & Trouble collection from 2010 that I have been hoarding.  It's a lovely 2 sided cardstock I bought from an online craft company that has since gone out of business.  The purple is scrap from some Halloween projects I made last year, and I always have black and yellow scraps!  I did a little inking around the edges.  This little guy is 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches wide at the biggest section.  It will be fun to fill for the grandkids!

If you are new to the world of 3D paper creating and don't know where to go for fun files that don't break the bank, then this is one site that can fill the bill.  Your friends and family will squeal with delight when they see what you can do with paper!

So head on over and check them out!  Just click here!

Friday, September 25, 2015

Dreaming Tree! Check them out!

I got an email today from a company called Dreaming Tree.  At first I hit the delete button, but as it was whisked away to my trash bin, I saw SVG in the preview line.  So I went searching for it again.  I was sad to read that this new company was due to the parting of my beloved SVG Cuts. SVG Cuts is still around, and Mary is still delivering wonderful projects, but what Leo is bringing to the world of 3D paper crafting is going to appeal to a whole new group of crafters! I am mad for the Christmas Paperscape Boxcards!  They look so cool and different!
Christmas Paperscape Boxcards

He also has a more manly vibe going with the Vegas and Halloween kits.  One of the bonuses is you can buy indivdual projects, or bundle them.

Be sure you check out his assembly tutorials on Youtube.  

I've been avoiding my craftroom for a few months, but I'm feeling crafty again.  Stay tuned!

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

New Give Away on Papercre8tions Facebook page!

Good Morning!  It's time to set a new facebook goal and have a give away!  I've been sitting at 213 for some time now.  I would like to see that number grow to 250.  When we get to 250, I will have a give away!  I'm thinking the lighthouse, but I haven't made a definite decision on that.

SVG Cuts Seaside Kit

Whatever the give away, I know you will love it!

So, be sure to visit my facebook page and give it a like!  The sooner we hit 250, the sooner we can have a winner!


Friday, June 12, 2015

Sunday is Flag Day!

June 14th is Sunday and that is Flag day.  That means you can get out all of your patriotic decor and enjoy it for almost a month!  

I feel inspired to make the lighthouse from SVG Cuts.  I think that will be my project this weekend.  I have the Graphic 45 paper By the Sea, so I should put it to good use.
Seaside by SVG Cuts

It will be nice to get back to crafting on a more consistant schedule again!

Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Days 12, and 13 of my 30 day challenge.

Sorry!  I'm running behind on my blog posts.  But I have been in my craft room creating!  I'm a little hooked on these word albums.  There are so many possibilities!  Personal names, sports, teams, cities, events!  What a lot of fun.  The first two I did were at the requests of others.  I did the grandma album first, then had a request for a name.  The name album came out so adorable.  I used papers from DCWV Nina's kids and Kidlet collections.  Then I wanted to do one for myself and actually add embellishments.  So I picked my granddaughter Cora and made my own album.
This was requested

This one I did for myself!
So much fun to add pictures and stickers!

I have seen some really tricked out albums on Pinterest and google.  I'm not that creative!  A simple word with adorable paper and a few stickers and I'll call it good!  

Both of these were made by cutting each page two times.  One cut facing correctly and the other a mirror image.  I then glued the two pages together.  That takes skill! Lining up the edges before the clue dries is a little tricky! I used a plastic scraper I keep on my craft counter to spread the sheets together as flat as I can.  Otherwise you can kind of see the glue stripes.  I also put a paper towel over the letters while I did my flattening, so I didn't damage the letters.  

I have a few crafting tools that I don't get out very often.  The Cinch is one.  I can see myselft using it more often now that I have the hang of making word albums.  

You could make some really cute holiday gifts too.  I can see them being used as recipes books, using the word recipes or cookies, or breads, and then having a different recipe on each page.  Or using numbers to create cute little year books highlighting some very important moments.  The possibilities are truly endless!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Day 7 of My Personal Challenge

First, let me start today's blog with a customer service story.  Yesterday's project didn't turn out the way I had invisioned, and I want to make another cap, correctly.  One of the problems I encoutered was the shape I wanted to cut didn't maintain the score lines when I broke it apart and copied it to a different page.  This is something that is really easy to do, if you know what you're doing.  Clearly, yesterday I did not.  I had to hand score the tabs for the front panels.  I don't enjoy scoring by hand.  I knew that what I wanted to do could be done, I just didn't know how to go about it.  So, I sent an email to SVG Cuts.  They are the designers of the file I was using.  Within 2 hours I had a response and a link to the video I needed.  2 hours!   That's just the kind of service you can always expect from SVG Cuts.

Now on to todays challenge.  It was a double challenge, because my granddaughter is sick, and that always limits any time I have for anything!  This project is going to take two days.  I spent this evening cutting it out and will put it together tomorrow.  Here's a picture of my progress

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see what it is!


Saturday, April 4, 2015

30 Day Challenge, Day 4

WARNING!  This one hits high on the cute scale!

This egg from the Poplar Street Tulips by SVG Cuts is a favorite.  It always looks so good when it's finished!


This egg turned out too darn adorable!  The base is pink AC Cardstock.  The top panels are by We R Memory Keepers, Cotton Tails.  I got several sheets at Hobby Lobby in a clearance pack. Love it!  The bottom panels are from First Edition Papers.  The collection is called Spring Drop.  I'm going to be looking for that stack again.  It is sooooo cute.  

This egg is a hostess gift.  I was hesitant at first about the pink makng a statement, but I really do love how it turned out!  I think it will be well recieved!  

Tomorrow I will have a post, but I made the project a day early.  Hope you don't mind!

Thanks for stopping by.  Be sure to visit my facebook page and give me a like!

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

30 day Personal Challenge starts April 1!

Tomorrow I will begin posting a new project each day of April.  Now to be honest, I don't plan on doing a project on Easter Sunday because of a family dinner I'll be hosting, so I'll do an additional project in the few days before and post it on Easter!  Be sure to check in often (or daily would be even better) to see what crafty goodness I'll be up to!  I hope to dive into svg kits that I have only dreamed of completing up to now! Fingers crossed!

Be sure to check out my Facebook page.  I'll do a give away when it hits 200 page likes!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

April Personal Challenge

I have been very busy since the craft show making bunnies for Easter.  The total tally is 40!  But now I'm ready to move on.  I have decided to do a 30 personal challenge.  I'm going to make a new item each day for the month of April.  I will showcase each new project here and on my facebook page.  So, be sure to check in often and see what's crafting!

Friday, February 20, 2015

First Order From Craft Show Done! Whew!

I didn't sell a lot of what I had made for the craft show on February 7, but I did get a few nice orders for bunnies.  I finished the first order today.
Bunny Hop SVG file from SVG Cuts

It feels great to have the first order done and behind me!  Now to the rest!

Don't forget, I'm having a winner's choice give away when my Facebook page hits 100 page likes, so click on the word and you will be directed there!  Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Quick Idea to Dress Up Applesauce for Valentine Treat


I had signed up for the healthy treat in my grandsons class.  As a last minute dress up, I decided to make a heart to put on top of the applesauce that could hold the spoon.  Here is what I ended up with.  Each 12x12 sheet will yield 16 hearts.  I taped them on in three spots and slipped the spoon handle thru the slit.  Easy peasy!  This is just the tip of the iceberg of what you can do with an eclips or other electonic cutter that lets you use Sure Cuts A Lot software!

Don't forget to visit my Facebook page and give it a like!  When we hit 100 likes, I'll have a winners choice give away!

Monday, February 9, 2015

First Craft Show is Done!

Well,  I made it.  Got to my first craft show and actually sold a few things!  Unfortunately for the vendors and crafters,  Wichita had a February temp of high 68 so the traffic was a little light.  Most people chose to spend the day in the great outdoors on such a glorious day.  We've had some really cold temps, so I don't blame them!  I met some really nice people and bought some wonderful jams from Steve's Jams and Jellies.  I opened the Cherry Cheesecake right away to try it.  It really taste like Cherry Cheesecake!

Ok, back to my experience.

We could choose to set up either Friday evening, or Saturday morning.  I chose Saturday morning, so I could do a mock set up at home first.  (I also had to finish up pricing and packing my items)  I got up just before 6am, took my shower, loaded my car and drove over to pick up my niece, who was helping me.  We arrived right at 8 am and got busy setting up.  We were done by 9 and I am very pleased with how our booth turned out.

 One of the things my family highly suggested was for me to take the Easter bunnies from last year and see if anyone wanted to order them.  That was the best idea of all!  I ended up with orders for 10 bunnies!
 Here is a look at the bunnies from last year!  

All in all, I am very pleased with my first attempt at craft showing.  I'll be keeping a look out for another small craft show for the future.  In the mean time, I have some bunnies to make!

Be sure to visit my Facebook page and give it a like!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Check is in the Mail!

Well, I did it.  I committed to a craft show on February 7 at Explorer School in Goddard, KS.  I have been busy, busy, busy picking, and cutting and gluing lots of things to take with me.  I have a goal to take 100 crafty cre8tions with me to the event.  I admit, this takes a lot of planning and a person really has to dig in to get things done!  And, I'm proud to say that I'm not neglecting the rest of the house!  I have figured out that I can make 6 things each day to meet my goal.  So the most time consuming thing is picking the papers.

Pricing items has me a bit puzzled.  I had pretty much decided how to price my items, but then my husband said, "you're pricing them at wholesale, and this is retail!"  So now I need to involve a third party so I don't end up taking home all my stuff!

Anyway, I'm excited and glad I finally made the commitment!

Stay tuned for the rest of the adventure!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Making The Commitment.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have decided I would try to sell some of my creations at a few craft shows this year in hopes that I can support my "habit" for crafting.  I want to start with smaller shows that are close to home.  I may find that it's not feasible for me to pursue the craft show business due to transportation and setup restrictions.

At any rate, I have had opportunities in the past, I just wasn't ready or able to commit.  But a big issue may just be fear.  Fear that I may not sell anything.  Fear that I won't have enough stuff to sell. Fear that I am over pricing items.  Fear I'm not asking for enough. Fear of failure.

I have made lots of items, and given them away.  The recipients are always in awe and thankful, but would anyone really pay me for these things?  These fears have been a little crippling up to now.

I have filled out a vendor form for a craft and vendor show close to home that is being held February 7th.  I just need to write a check and send it off.  Then I need to get busy making!   If I send in the check, then I have made a commitment, and will need to really kick myself into high gear.

I have a habit of letting things distract me from these types of goals.  Housework, kid activities, tv shows, sleep.   I'm really going to have to overcome these time snatchers to be successful at my first craft show.

I'll write another post once I have filled out the check, and it's in the U.S. Mail.  In the mean time, I have 10 clutch purses almost done, so there's a start.  Now to get more projects ready.  Wish me luck!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

January Give Away is Live!

It's time to give something away!  Go to my Facebook page for your chance to win a clutch purse like this one shown!

Winner will be selected from the eligible entries on January 22!  You can't win if you don't enter!
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