Oh Baby!

Today, I am sharing my second reveal for Shawn Davis Designs. Focusing on the adorable chipboard pieces in the kit, I made a centerpiece/gift, invitation, and cupcakes for a baby boy shower.

I started by creating a little banner to decorate the basket. The pennant pieces were cut using the Cricut Expression and Country Life Cartridge.

I created wraps for the bottles and diapers buy punching a border and stitching it to at plain strip. I cut frames using my Spellbinders dies, then attached a chipboard piece in the center.

The cupcake wrappers and toppers were cut using the Cricut Expression and Life’s A Party cartridge.

Also using Life’s A Party, I cut the onesie card and decorated it with another of the chipboard pieces.

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Fun Gift Set

Today I am sharing a little gift set I created using my kit from Shawn Davis Designs featuring Fancy Pants the Little Things line.

I used some Spellbindes dies to creat the background, the adhered them with foam dots for dimension.

I created the bow using the tutorial I found here.

Again, I used Spellbinders Dies to cut the background. This time I cut from Spellbinders Foil and used some black paint to give the piece and distressed feel mimicking the Memory Makers metal frame on the card.

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Saturday Spectacular!!

Simple. Sweet. Divine.

I wanted to make something for my son’s new apartment that is masculine and functional. When I came across these MDF Kaisercraft coasters I knew just what to do!

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To cover the backs and edges of the coasters, I chose Kaisercraft paint in Sage so it would blend in with the organic feel of my photos. I chose a variety of scenic photos I had taken in our area giving them a bit of a homey feeling for my son.

Once I had attached the photos to the coasters, I applied Kaisercraft rubons with encouraging quotes giving each coaster a bit more meaning, and a little message from mom!

Sugar & Spice

I just love that my mom saved the entire series of these photos, pout and all!
I chose to use a couple of different lines helping to keep the vintage feel of the photos, yet bring out the pop of green and orange in the dress and bow.

The flowers are homemade by using a blend of Kaisecraft lace, flowers, and brads.


The stitched circle was inspired by the stitching on the front of the dress.


To create the flourishes, I broke a wooden Kaisercraft flourish in to separate parts. I covered each piece with copper metallic paint, then rubbed with Kaisercraft Slate ink to give more of a rustic vintage feel.



For You
This would make a lovely card for any celebration…birthday, thinking of you, and even wedding!
The flowers were fussy cut from pattern paper and tucked in for a splash of color. I combined a the outer flourish/box portion of a journaling rubon with a sentiment rubon to create the sentiment block for my card. After applying the rubons to my paper, I cut around the edge of the image for a more formal look. A splash of pearls adds to the elegance of the card.



Best Wishes
Once again, I applied some fussy cut flowers for a splash of color. Each layer of the sentiment block is adhered with dimensional foam. The string of Kaisercraft pearls, along with the large pearls brad add a bit of texture and elegance to the card.



Through the Pages of Time
I had the most fun creating this MDF clock from Kaisercraft!! I chose patterns with a neutral color so my photos would pop.

Once the paper for the top of the clock had been adhered and had dried, I grabbed my Kaisercraft stamps, clear embossing powder, and an assortment of inks. Because I wanted the stamped image to be faint, I used a clear embossing pad to stamp the images. I also wanted a more distressed look to the image so I chose to emboss with a thicker powder. After the images had been embossed, I rubbed my inks over the embossed area drawing out the image. I chose to use a variety of colors giving the entire project a hint more color.

I used my Kaisercraft rubons for the numbers, and thought some Kaisercraft pearls would make a great addition in place of the other numbers, as well as adding a dash of elegance to the project.

These Kaisercraft wood flourishes are gorgeous. Rather than adding color, I preferred to leave them in they natural state and added a layer of clear stickles over the top for a bit of sophistication.

Beautiful
I just love the fun bright colors of this line!! They remind me of my sister-in-law….fun, cheery, always wearing a bright smile!

I’ve been saving this quote for just the right time, and this glittery teapot paper was the perfect fit!! I cut the teapot, cup, and cake from the pattern paper. The flowers were created by adding several layers of my Kaisercraft flowers and bunching them together.

Boy Will Be Boys
The colors and patterns of this line are ideal for my outdoorsy teenage boy photos!

Whether I am looking for sentiments, titles, or embellishments I know I can find a good assortment in my Kaisercraft rubon stash!! This layout is no exception !! I applied rubon stitching, borders, and title! I created the fun circle embellishments by applying my rubons to cardstock and cutting around the image. By adhering them with pop dots, I was able to give them some dimension. To create texture for my masculine layout, I cut stars from a variety of mediums such as cardboard, corduroy fabric, and a scrap of denim from hubby’s pants.



To create my title, I applied a coat of Kaisercraft Slate ink to the Kaisercraft neutral chipboard letters. Once the ink dried, I dry brushed Kaisercraft White paint over a piece of mesh to produce the distress checkered look.


To My Friend
I am so fortunate to have such incredible and amazing friends. This card is a salute to them, for they have most certainly touched my heart forever!!

The sentiment is a Kaisercraft diecut that I distressed around the edges, dressed up with a lace border, and added a splash of pearls for elegance!

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Card Challenge!

Hello hello! I’m popping in today with a card for the Imaginisce Blog challenge.
I decided to have a bit of fun with the three strips in the sketch by embossing each of the strips and adding a mini punched border to each edge.

The addition of the jewels and pearls added to the soft femininity I was aiming for. I cut the flowers from pattern paper, curled the edges, and attached with pop dots for a bit of texture and dimension.

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March already?!

Hello everyone! How was your weekend? I spent the weekend at a local crop….my first 3 day crop ever! Can you believe it?! Of course I didn’t accomplish much, but the company was fabulous…and that’s what it’s really about, right!

Here is a card I created over the weekend….It looks like I’ve been on a layout hiatus, doesn’t it? Naawww, they are coming! I’ve been designing items for publication, and a few other suprises so you are going to have to wait a bit to peek! ;0)

Jillibean Soup-pattern paper, tag, stamp, sticker, card base; Coredinations Cardstock; Spellbinders; Kaiser Craft; Ranger Distress Inks; Bobunny; Marvy

Using my Spellbinders die, I cut a lacy circle slightly larger than the sticker and attached to the tag with pop dots. For even more dimension, I also adhered the sticker with a pop dot. A pearl in the center of the birdhouse, and a small cluster next to the sentiment added a bit of femininity to the card.

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Marvelous Monday!

Playing along with Cardabilities again! Their sketches are always so inspirational!

Contributing to the masculine feel of the card, I added a layer of cardboard and burlap. Dabbing a smidge of crackle paint here and there on the cardboard presented a bit of rustic feel.

I have a tendency to create a sunset or add snow when conjuring the background for the deer, but I have spring fever and added a few flowers to the grass with dot of stickles! I finished it off with a crinkly bow and rustic metal button.
I’ll be back soon with another layout!!
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a scrappy day!!

I finally took a day to just sit and create. What a glorious feeling, to be playing with paper and glue again. It so exhilarating watching bits and pieces come together to form something beautiful…tell me I’m not the only one that gets a rush as ideas collaborate constructing a masterpiece!!

My first layout and card of2011!

As always, click on the photos to enlarge.

Pink Paislee; Bazzill; Coredinations; Spellbinders; Jenni Bowli; Ranger Distress paints, inks and Stickles; My Little Shoebox; American Crafts; Prima; Maya Road; Jillibean Soup; Stampin’Up; Martha Stewart; cardboard

I used Sketchabilities sketch #38 as my inspiration to get the ole wheels turning again. I wanted to jazz up the background cardstock a bit, yet I wanted it to be very subtle so I lightly embossed the corners of Core’dinations cardstock using an embossing folder and my rolling pin; then gently sanded over some of the embossed flowers.
Naturally, I had to alter some embellishments with distress paints, and distress inks!

My first attempt at a rolled felt flower! I am excited with how it turned out. I can see how they could easily turn into another addiction! I’m sure you will see more of them soon! :-)



Changing the pace a little, I created a card to play along with Cardabilities sketch #21.

October Afternoon; Making Memories; Cricut (Create A Critter);Martha Stewart; Stampin’Up; Ranger Stickles; Making Memories

I couldn’t resist adding some texture to my squirrel. It’s those little details that add so much, don’t you think!

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Two more gifts Complete!

Have you worked with one of the 7Gypsies trays? You really ought to try one. I admit I was a bit intimidated at first, but I had so much fun creating these I am going to have to make one for myself now!
I wanted to do something more personable for my sons girlfriends and decided what better gift to give them than their favorite guys!
This is my younger son and since his girlfriend is 15 I wanted something with a bit of fun teen flair to it. She is planning to paint her room purple so I chose a black tray and added black, purple, and silver accents with LOTS of bling!



Since my older son and his girlfriend are quite a bit older, I went with a bit more romantic flair. I wasn’t happy with the photos I have on hand so I left some bare spots to add photos after the holidays.



Trying to keep things balanced between the girls, I kept most of the details as similar as possible. You will find lots of rubons, Spellbinders Diecuts, bling, pearls, stickles, and goodies of all sorts!
*note: click on any of the photos to enlarge






Almost there!! I just need to finish up the videos for my daycare parents!

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