Tip of the Week - You Can Change

This SVG is a freebie from 12/8/10 from SVG Cuts. I liked the owl but did not like the stern look on his face and did not need the scarf, branch or claws. I wanted a more “cutesy” owl for my Family Collage. So I made a few changes in SCAL (Sure Cuts Alot) and here is what I came up with:


Here is how I took the stern owl and made him cute:

Step 1 - Import the file called "brown.svg" and "darkbrown.svg". Other files are not needed.

Step 2 - Select the brown elements on the right and hit break apart. Then select & delete the cut out of the eyes and the claws.

Step 3 - Now you have all the elements you need. You just have to add some circles for the eyes using basic shapes.


Here is my final collage. You can see all the details on the SVG Cuts Site - under Amy’s Corner.


And here are a few closeups for your viewing pleasure :)



Hope this gives you some insight into making slight changes to suit your needs!

May Kit & Deal of the Month

Check out the gorgeous Creative Charms Kit & Deal of the Month for May.

May Deal of the Month - $6.99

Sparkling Garden of Delight – 347 Pieces

· Amber Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

· Blue Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

· Pink Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

· Assorted Gradient Pearl Stickers – 76 Pieces

· Light Purple Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces

· Light Green Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces

· Green Gradient Gem Brads – 9 Pieces

· Purple Gradient Gem Brads – 9 Pieces

· 18” Blue Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

May Kit of the Month - $14.99

A Knitted Garden – 46 Pieces

· Knitted Strawberries – 3 Pieces

· Orange Countryside Garden – 6 Pieces

· Green Knitted Butterflies – 4 Pieces

· Blue Small Knitted Flowers – 9 Pieces

· Blue Blooming Garden – 12 Pieces

· Pink Blooming Garden – 12 Pieces

Have a great day!

Teacher Appreciation Day

Did you know today is Teacher Appreciation Day? All the SVG Cuts Designers (including me) made some great gifts for Teachers. It was great working together on a common theme.

Check out Cheryl’s Project Here:

Here is a link to Cheryl’s Blog & FB Page.


Here is Tamara’s Project:

Here is a link to Tamara’s Blog & FB Page.

And Check Out Thienly’s Project Here:

This is Thienly’s Blog & FB Page


And Last but not least - My Teacher Project:

Hope these projects provide some inspiration for Teacher Appreciation Day or an End of School Year Project for your favorite teacher.

Just love designing for SVG Cuts & love working with these talented, awesome ladies!

Tip Tuesday is being moved to Tip Thursday this week - stop back for my SVG Tip of the Week.

Blog Hop Winner

Congrats to “jengd”. You said:
“Cute stuff! The bag would be a great present and those bird houses are so springy!”

You are the winner of the goodies.

I will contact you for your address.
Hope everyone had fun hopping on Friday. I know I did!

Now I am off to pick a winner from my Facebook Page - join me on FB!

Have a great week!
Amy

Bowling Party

Welcome to all my new followers! I'll be selecting the winner of my Creative Charms goodies tomorrow from the Blog Hop.

Well I had a late night last Friday night. SVG Cuts came out with a new collection called The Green Room SVG Kit. (it is the free kit with purchase of $9.98 or more - ends Tuesday May 3rd)


My son was having a bowling party on Saturday so I was busy cutting bowling elements on my Cricut!

Here he is with the party hat I made him:

And made some cupcake toppers for his special day:

He had a blast and so did all his friends! Stop back tomorrow for the winner and a Creative Charms project.

Creative Charms Blog Hop

Hi, Welcome to my blog! Amy here and I am a Cricut/SCAL (Sure Cuts Alot) lover. I love Creative Charms and use them on almost every single project I create. I’ve been designing for CC since 2009. I also design for SVG Cuts & The Crop Shop.

Thought I would show how Creative Charms is great for every season.
Summer time fun with Creative Charms
Perfect for Fall Pages & Projects

Winter & Spring (I’ve shared these in the past, but a few of my favorites)
If you are participating in the Hop the secret word for the phrase is:
farewell
If you want to join in on the hop here is the run down:
Creative Charms – http://www.creative-charms.blogspot.com/
Kristal – http://www.kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Amber – http://www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/
Sandra – http://www.scrappinmomof1.blogspot.com/
Jan – http://www.papercraftpeasures.blogspot.com/
Laura – http://www.lauraachilles1.wordpress.com/
Diane – http://www.capadiadesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer H – http://www.jenniferhansenscrapgallery.blogspot.com/
Michelle – http://www.chengunation.blogspot.com/
Lisa – http://www.lisadorsey.blogspot.com/
Chris – http://www.workforscraps.blogspot.com/
Jamie – http://www.jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/
You Are Here ----- Amy – http://www.aimitup.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Y – http://www.thepinkroom.typepad.com/
Trudy – http://www.truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Ellen – http://www.scrapstampnmama.blogspot.com/
Joscie – http://www.cutchens.com/
Ilene – http://www.whatabunchofscrap.blogspot.com/
Midori – http://www.scrapsforme.blogspot.com/

I have some Creative Charms goodies to share with you! Just leave me a comment (with your email) and I’ll announce the winner May 2nd.
I also have goodies on my Facebook Page.
Now you are off to Jennifer Y’s Blog: http://www.thepinkroom.typepad.com/
I enjoyed working with everyone on the design team and look forward to working with the new designers too. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!

More than Just a Wedding Invite Collage

So for my latest Wedding Shadowbox I worked in a bunch of cool stuff...from the invite to the favors, a photo and the little owls that the bride & groom used as their theme for the their wedding.

All the details on the Creative Charms products I used are over on the Creative Charms Blog if you’d like to check them out.

I used SVGs from SVG Cuts for this project too.

A few closeups....






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