Easter Decor

It's my turn on the Miss Kate Cuttables Blog today and I'm sharing a fun Easter Decor project. Who's ready for Spring? I AM!

Before we check out my project don't forget to grab the Freebie of the Day from the Miss Kate Cuttables Website.

Here's my Easter Decor Project:

First thing I did was paint my wooden round. I have been wanting to try the buffalo plaid style for a really long time and finally gave it a try! (Search YouTube for tutorials)

Here's a look at my plaid pattern:

I then planned out my wording and the leaf accents...I wanted to keep them simple.

I used just the "Easter" portion from this Easter Title.

I used the only the green leaf layer from this Spring Wreath SVG.

I placed just the elements I wanted to use in my cameo software and placed the Easter on top of the wreath and subtracted the wreath so they would not overlap. I cut this from vinyl, applied it to the sign and used chalk paint and a foam brush to add the green and pink. 

Since the background pattern was a bit busy I was not happy with the contrast of the Easter and leaves in the wreath. I first decided to do a solid fine point sharpie around the elements then decided to do a line/dot pattern. It's a bit less forgiving and I like the look. 

Here's my work in progress...

I experimented at the top of my sign where I knew my flower and bow would cover up. 

I added my flower and ribbons to the top and placed it on a stand. Super happy and love the bright spring colors.

 

Thanks for stopping by today! 

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer...

Howdy! It's almost Christmas and I got a bit of craftiness in this weekend. It's my turn on the Miss Kate Cuttables Blog today.

Here's a festive 11x24 sign I created for my design team project: 

I used the Reindeer Names SVG file.

I also used the Flying Reindeer Set.

Here's my step by step process:

1. First I stained my board and dry brushed over the stain once it was dry

2. Next I cut the file on my Cameo out of vinyl. I weeded out the letters I wanted to paint, applied transfer tape and transferred it to the board.

3. Next I applied chalk paint.

4. Lastly I removed the vinyl.

Hope you enjoyed my project today! Merry Christmas!!

Miss Kate Jan Challenge

For this month's challenge at Miss Kate's the theme is Anything Goes! I recently took down all the Christmas stuff and thought I'd create a fun and colorful sign to bring on Spring!

I'm torn on this one - there is something about the color combo that's a little off but I'm going with it.

I cut the files on my Cameo using 631 Vinyl and applied to the menu board I got at Target. I got it after Christmas half off for $1.50. Gotta love a bargain! It's about 8x12.

I then applied the acrylic paints sparingly with foam brushes. Before it dried completely I removed the vinyl to reveal my sign. After everything dried I sanded the edges and even ran the sand paper over the painted areas.

Here are the details on the Miss Kate Files:

I used the file Bring on Spring Title.

I did not use all the little pieces of grass and the water since I stenciled.

I added birdie at the bottom. It's the Lovebird on a Branch file. 

It was a simple file that works well with stenciling.

Hope you can join in on the Anything Goes Challenge on the Miss Kate Facebook Page!

Don't forget to stop over to check out the other design team projects.

 

Fancy Frame Shadowbox

Hello! I love creating shadowboxes for newlyweds. It makes a perfect wedding gift.

I have made a bunch of these and usually use a bracket style file. I was in the mood to try something new on this one.

After searching Flourishes/Frames Category on the Miss Kate website I spotted these Fancy Frames.

  

I used the one on the top left. I usually do not stretch files but in the case I wanted it a bit wider and when I did stretch in the Cameo Designer Edition Software it looked just fine. I did create a shadow of the pattern and also cut the bottom layer in white. Foam tape and foam core under the layers helps add dimension and give the shadow effect. I also added some pearl accents.

Hope you enjoyed my project! Stop back in a few days to check out the Miss Kate's October Challenge.

New Home Layout - Miss Kate Cuttables

Hi Everyone - Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday!

Here is my Miss Kate Cuttable's Design Team Project.

I created a layout documenting the sale of our home.

Here is layout with the details on the sale.

Here is the layout showcasing the new home. The flap opened up for the big reveal.

I used a Flip Flap from Close to My Heart.

I used the For Sale Sign SVG from Miss Kate Cuttables.

The New Home Title was a perfect addition to the inside reveal.

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Scrapping!

Another Wedding Shadow Box

Hello Everyone - It’s been quite some time since I blogged! 

My summer has been super busy and seems like we are always on the go which has been fun. I have a few scrapbook weekends scheduled. Summer is always a blast but I do look forward to crafty time in the fall.

Here is a shadowbox I created for my Miss Kate Cuttable’s Design team project:

I love the sparkle in the invite and made the shadowbox elements match.

For my background cut I used Miss Kate Cuttable’s Decorative Doily.

I added some foam core under the bottom layer to pop it off and add some "shadows" to the box.

I also popped off the invite and added some flowers and leaves from this Flower Group.

Here’s a closeup look:

Stop by the Miss Kate Cuttable’s Blog for lots of inspiration.

There is a fun challenge that will be posted soon.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Live Laugh Love Shadowbox

Hello Everyone - Hope you had a fabulous weekend. We have one more week of school in our house so the excitement for summer is building!

Today I have a fun shadowbox to share with you.

I used Fleurette Bloom’s I’m Wishing 3D SVG Kit to create the shadowbox.

It was so incredibly easy to put together.

(Here’s a look at the entire kit)

After the shadowbox was created I then cut the circle shapes from the Lace card that comes with the kit. I added foam core to add dimension.

I then cut and added the Live, Laugh and Love titles from the Live, Laugh, Love 3D SVG Cut Files from Fleurette Bloom.

I created a video if you’d like to see how it all goes together 

(sorry about the quality…I'm still trying to figure out this whole video deal!)

Please stop by Fleurette Bloom’s Site to check out these amazing kits.

New Home Collage

My son’s 1st grade teacher just closed on a new home the last week of school. I made this collage for her from the entire class. We also gave her a bunch of gift cards for home improvement and furnishing stores.

I used a 12x12 Shadowbox from Joanns. The little house is from SVG Cuts:

Strawberry Lane SVG Collection

I cut the little EST. 2012 so tiny on my amazing Sizzix eclips.

The SVG Cuts Design Team recently coordinated getting cards for Mary & Leo of SVG Cuts.

I love how Thienly added a little key on her card and liked the little house she used so I scraplifted them for my collage.

Check out her card here.

I tried something new on this collage with the family name.

The first example has the regular font and the second and third have effects added to the font.

On my collage I used the effect called rise. I also made the first initial larger.

If you have Adobe Illustrator give these a try:

Here is a close up of the family name.

I just realized I never shared my card I made for Mary & Leo so here it is:

I used the lyrics from Crosby Stills & Nash for this one. I was going to make a kitty to match their kitty named Gucci and wouldn't you know - there was a SVG called Gucci already!

Hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend! I sure did and had today off too. My husband and I are thinking about putting our home on the market so we had a busy weekend cleaning & finding a place for all our “stuff”. You should see my craft room - super organized and clean!

Have a great week & don’t forget to stop by SVG Cuts for their Memorial Weekend Sale!