Creations by AR Template Release and Blog Hop

Hey Friends! It's Creations by AR blog hop time! Yipee! Come join in the fun! Check out blog hop details below. Creations by AR is releasing new templates today so be sure to stop by the store and check it out. One of the new releases is this totally, totally cute bird cage called Home Tweet Home!! OMG! I had so much fun creating this bird cage and it was super easy too!! I cut the file on designer using my Cricut and SCAL and added embellishments. . that's it! Super simple!!!



EVENT
NEW Valentine's Day Templates at Creations by AR!

WHEN
Monday, January 24, 6:00 am (Pacific Time)

PRIZE
One winner per blog of a Valentine template of their choice.

Each designer will pick one random winner -- so leave a comment on each of the designer's blog hop post and you could be one of the lucky ones! Each designer will announce their winner on Wednesday, Jan 26. Okay, now go hoppin'!!!! Good luck

Don't forget to comment and hop on to the other designers' blogs!!!

Amy Park
Andrea Budjack
Magdalena CortezMandy Gill

Maria Bell
Nikki Schmaltz
Silvia Mabie
Adela Rossol

Okay back to the cute bird cage! Depending on the size you cut the file, it can be tall or short. The height of my bird cage measures about 7 1/2 inch tall from the very top to bottom and 4" wide. If you don't have a cutting machine, a PDF file is also provided. As you can see in the photo, the top opens up so you can put a goody bag inside like I did. There's 2 types of top available.

This one is a "Heart Basket"! There is also a "Heart Box" being released. I'll create a project with it on another day. You're thinking "whoa. . .that's a lot of blings going on with you basket"! LOL! Yeah. . . .now that I'm into jewelry making, it was fitting to make a beaded handle! Why not? It's something different but you can add a ribbon if you don't want to go nuts and add all the beads. . .:)

There's an extra heart panel included in the files and in SCAL, I just embedded the heart to the center of the box template and cut it so it provides an opening to the front of my box. I then added acetate (overhead projector film) over the opening so it's see through. If you don't want an opening in the front, you can use the heart panel as a regular panel as a decorative feature to the front of the box.

Do you see how I created the heart at the top of the handle? Well, I had made the handle too long so I improvised! I twisted the wire and shaped the top into a heart. It wasn't what I originally planned to do but it worked out fine. I actually really like it!!


Creations by AR also has embellishments! This butterfly comes in a set of embellishments! They are super cute and they will add a perfect touch to your Valentine projects!!! Check out the embellishments: Click Here Don't forget to check out the new template releases as well and the other awesome files at Creations by AR!! There are a lot of cute ones!!!

Heart Box

Heart Basket

Home Tweet HomeIsn't She Lovely Dress

Okay, that's it for now! I hope you'll play along in our blog hop! Have a beautiful Monday, everyone!!!

My Scrap Chick Birthday Bears and Bigger Bags

Happy Glorious Sunday, Friends! Today I decided to work on a gift set. I don't think I created a gift set for over a week. I played around with myscrapchick.com Birthday Bears, Bigger Bags, and Border Strips file. It was so much fun to use these sets of files. There's so many possibilites and they would make a great design for birthday parties. You could decorate everything with these files including the party favors.

I wish I had a younger child so I could create a party theme with the files, especially the "Birthday Bears" files. The file set has so many cute birthday themed cutting files

Here is the gift bag. . .it's a large size. . it measures 7 x 8" including the handles. Do you see the border strip? I resided the height to 1" and kept the proportion. It worked perfectly to thread a ribbon through it and create an "X" design to the border. I used the "Border Strips" file with the 2 holes. There's 6 different border strips to play around with. There's a lot of possibilities.

As for the bag. . it is large enough to fit a box of cookies as you can see in my photo. I used the "Bigger Bags - Short Scallop B"file. I resized the file to a height of 11.25" and keeping the proportions. If you resize it to that large, you'll end up with a 7x8" box.

This is the matching card I created. To shade the bear. . .I used pastels in the case you were wondering how colored the bear. I never thought I would ever have a reason to use my pastels again but I'm so glad I never sold it. . .it's an awesome coloring medium for cutting files. You can color, shade and highlight the images with the pastels.

Photos of the Day

Before I go. . .I wanted to share photos of stuff I created with my new hobbies. . .crocheting and knitting. I started loom knitting (not the traditional knitting way) using the Kniffty Knitter about 3 weeks ago and crocheting about a week ago and OMG! I've been obsessed with creating stuff since I've started. Sadly, crocheting and loom knitting has cut down on my paper crafting time but it's something new so I'm really into it right now. I have so much to learn so I'm really concentrating on learning new stitch patterns.

Anyway, here are the photos . . .

This beanie was the very first project I created with the Kniffty Knitter. Kniffty Knitter is a loom knitter. My beanie isn't exactly the best looking beanie but I like how it turned out considering it was my first time creating something with the loom. It was my test project. I think I'm going to add a crochet flower to the beanie so it'll look better.

This is my second beanie that I created with the loom knitter. I like how this one turned out. I did a better job with the brim of the beanie.

The scarf is the very first scarf I created with crocheting. I think it turned out pretty good for my first attempt with crocheting. I used a "V stitch pattern" to create the design. I'm working on a second scarf using the "Shell stitch pattern". I'm almost done with it. I've come to learn to choose my yarn wisely and not to automatically buy the super cheapy type. .. LOL! The results are prettier with good yarn. Anyway. . .I'll post my other crochet projects when I'm done with them. . .:)

Sorry for the long post. . .:) Hope y'all have a beautiful Sunday!!!

My Scrap Chick Flower Combo and Fabric Flower

Hello Friends!! I typically post in the mornings but I've been such a slacker with my card making lately. What? Yeah! LOL! Well for good reason! I recently learned how to crochet and I'm in the middle of crocheting my second scarf and I'm OBSSESSED! I'm excited that I'm learning a new hobby. I've been watching video tutorials on YouTube and practicing on the different stitches. Unfortunately, I've been using up the time that I normally reserve for my paepr crafting. It's nice to do something different so I'm happy taking a bit of time off from paper crafting. When I'm done with my second crochet scarf, I'll be sure to post it. Right now I'm learning to create a scarf using the "shell" crochet stitch. I just finished a scarf using the "V" stitch which I'll share later. .. :)

My next hobby that I want to learn is sewing and I bought a few fabrics and some remnants to play around with. I decided to create a fabric flower using myscrapchick.com "Flower Combo" file and cutting the fabric on my Cricut Expression. Some tutorials show you to use a sticky type transfer that you iron on to the fabric but I decided to follow this tutorial This tutorial uses "Stiffy" fabric stiffner which you can find anywhere fabric is sold or at Michaels. It works fabulously and a large bottle of fabric stiffner is quite economical.

When the stiffner dries, the fabric becomes stiff . . .duh! LOL! Because the fabric is "crispy", the blade on your Cricut cuts through it fabulously. I cut the flowers then I layered it and crunched it at the center and glued them together with fabric glue. Simple. It's like working with paper or card stock! Try it out!!

I used my TGF stamp. . .colored it with my Copic Marker. There's really nothing much else to this card other than layering and adding all the embellishments.

Well, I better start working on a few cards. I need to take a break from my crocheting. My wrist starts to hurt after awhile so I need to take a break or I won't be able to use my hand or end up with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. That would be bad!

Okay. . that's it for today! Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday evening!

My Scrap Chick Flower Card and Amigurumi

Happy Father's Day, Friends!

First of all
I want to wish my husband
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
My husband has been a blessing in my and my daughter's life
He has been the best father a daughter could have
We are both grateful for all he do for us
Thank you, sweetheart!!

Okay. . .
This card was created using myscrapchick.com
"Flower Card" file
Isn't it the cutest flower ever?

I think this is the happiest card I've made in a long time
Just looking at it makes me want to make more of it
I think I'm going to create more of it this week!

I used K&CO designer paper, SU card stocks
Dew drops, Organdy ribbon, Button
Embroidery floss
and
The stitch was created using my Sakura Gel Pen

In the case you're wondering
I cut the file using SCAL2 and my Cricut Expression
Myscrapchick.com files
Also come in PDF if you don't have a cutting machine

Before I go, I wanted to share this cute little turtle. On Friday, my daughter and I decided to stop by Michaels and buy crochet needles and some yarn and learn how to crochet. We've never crochet before so we watched a few tutorials on YouTube to learn how to crochet. It took a lot of practice to figure out how to do a stitch. In my case, 50 attempts to do a double stitch! LOL!

My daughter wanted to focus on making "Amigurumi" (Japanese crochet dolls). She is fascinated by Japanese culture and honestly, I think she has a secret wish to be Japanese! LOL! Well, my daughter created this cute little turtle to give to my husband for Father's Day. Okay. . .lemme' tell ya'. . my daughter is not at all a crafty person and has no desire to be crafty so creating the crochet turtle meant a lot of hard work for her considering she just learned how to crochet on Friday. She spent many hours working on this turtle so as a Father's Day gift, it's worth more than anything bought.

I think my daughter and I found a crafty hobby that she and I can do together. Oh, we finally have a crafty bond. . .LOL! I could never make her craft with me so now, we have something that we can do together crafty wise. I'm in the process of making a scarf. . .I'll share it when I'm done.

That's it!

Hope y'all have a wonderful Sunday and Father's Day!!

Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C42 Paper Flowers Challenge and Fun Announcement

Happy Saturday, Friends!!

Before I begin discussing my card and the challenge
I have GOOD NEWS
Gosh, I've been filled with good news lately. . :)
What's the good news?
The good news is
I'm a new designer at
Crazy 4 Challenges
Whoohoo!
Wow, how exciting!
Now I can get crafty crazy with the crazy talented ladies of C4C!!

Well today is my first challenge card
The challenge this week is
Paper Flowers
Yup. . .create a card using paper flowers
Handmade or bought paper flowers
Stop by Crazy 4 Challenges
Check out the BEAUTIFUL cards the design team created
AND
Be sure to play along

* Barbara Anders
* Cindy Haffner
* Frances Byrne
* Jessie Rone
* Joanne Grzelak
* Joycelyn Pelkey
Lynda Benden
* Mercy Kerin
* Vicki Garrett
* Silke Kittmann

Do you see the HUMONGOUS Rose?
I didn't mess around with this challenge! LOL!
Well I created it using the
GRUNGE ROSE technique
I used myscrapchick.com "Flower Combo" file
I used the "Mum Flower"
I followed this video tutorial to create the grunge flower
I used the polished stone technique to color the flower
Heat embossed parts of the flower with copper embossing powder
Used my Scor-Pal to create the grid effect to the background panel

The pretty white roses were store bought
You can find them at Little C's

That's it for today!
Don't forget to stop by Crazy 4 Challenges

Hope y'all have a beautiful Saturday!!!

Creations by AR - Cupcake Card and Box Set

Happy Wednesday, Friends!!



Before I begin. . .
Just to let you know
My daughter wasn't able to take her driver's test yesterday
Why?
One of my brake lights was blown out
They wouldn't allow her to take the test
Ugggh! Annoying!

Hey, check out my Cupcake Card and Box Set
It's another cute, cute new cutting file release by
Creations by AR

Okay. . .this project was so fun to create
I kid you not!
It's very simple to put together too!

If you comment my post on the
Tea Time Set I created
(Click Here)
You have a chance to win the
Cupcake Card and Box Set
or
Tea Time Set Files

The box size is a great size for treats
They make for great party favors
I used my Stampin Up dp
DCWV textured card stock
Organdy Ribbon, button, embroidery floss
and sewn in the stitches with my sewing machine
That's it

This is a side angle of the box
It's very roomy
Roomy enough to stuff a lot of yuumy treats

This is the matching card
Rather than sewing in the stitches
I drew the stitches with my Sakura Gel Pen

This picture shows the mechanism of the card
It closes by slipping the candle through the slit
Too cute

Be sure to stop by Creations by AR
There's lots of cute cutting files there!

That's it for today
Hope y'all have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Creations by AR Tea Time Set and Cupcake Box and Card Release

You can win one of ”Creations by AR” template sets, by simply leaving a comment before Friday, June 18th, midnight. The Winner will be announced: Saturday, June 19!

Happy Monday Friends!

Just a quick announcement before I begin
I have good news
Adela of Creations by AR has started a design team
and
I'm one of the designers!
Whoohoo!
I'm a happy girl!

Today is. . .
The release of Creations by AR
"Tea Time Set" file
and
"Cupcake Card and Box" file
And also. . .
The introduction of the new design team
Yay!!

Be sure to check out the beautiful creations by the design team

Amy Park

Magdalena Cortez

Maria Bell (me)

Silvia Mabie

Adela Rossol (owner)

and

Guest Designer:

Susan Joyce

Today. . .
I'm featuring the Tea Time set
Beautiful-ish, isn't it?
and
SO FUN!

Above is the tea pot box
Oooh, so pretty!!!
There's lots of possibilities using different
Designer Papers, card Stock and embellishments

I'll post the "Cupcake Box and Card" set on
Wednesday
So be sure to stop by to check it out!!

If you comment my post
You may have a chance to win
Yes, win. . .
One of the new released files!
The files come in various cutting files (SVG and DXF)
and
PDF (if you don't have a cutting machine and program)
Don't forget to comment

You have several chance to win
Comment the other designer's post
and
If you don't win from my blog
You have a chance to win on the other designers blog
Yay!

Here is the tea cup card
I used
DCWV designer paper, the Card Connection (flowers)
Lace and string pearl beads
That's all
Easy Peasy

Okay. . .now hop on over and check out
The other designers' creations
Don't forget to comment to enter the contest
Also don't forget to check out
The AWESOME cutting files and templates at
Creations by AR

Hope y'all have a BEAUTIFUL day!!

Butterfly Kisses Scrapbook Layout and Word Art SVG, DXF, SCUT and GSD File

Happy Glorious Sunday, Friends!

Time sure have flown
I still remember. . .
Taking this photo
Putting on her make-up
Doing her hair
Putting on her costume
For Alexis' first ballet show
15 years ago

What?
Yup, it was a long, long time ago
I wish I could relive it
*All over again*

Funny. ..
I loved putting on her make-up
Making her look pretty
Dressing her up in pretty dresses
I think she was
TRAUMATIZED
by it all
LOL!!!

Today. . .
She don't like wearing make-up
Or wearing cute dresses
She's now the
Wash and wear sorta gal
So funny

The flowers were created using
myscrapchick.com "Spring Flowers" file
The butterflies from the
"Layered Butterfly" file
The swirls from the
"Simple Flourish" file

I created a "word art" of the
"Butterfly Kisses"
The files are yours for the taking
Just Sharing. . .:)

To download the SCUT file, Click on the image
To download the SVG file, Click Here
To download the GSD file, Click Here
To download the DXF file, Click Here

Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday!!

My Scrap Chick Apron Invitation Pocket

Hello Friends! Happy Saturday!

I decided to try a different writing format
Rather than sentences
How about blurbs?
Good Idea?
Maybe not.
We'll see. . .:)

How's my project?
Like it?
I do. . LOL!
I used the myscrapchick.com file
"Apron Invitation Pocket"
Cute, cute cute!!
It makes for a great Father's Day BBQ invitation card

I kept the inserts blank

Just in case. . .
We don't have a BBQ for Father's Day
LOL!

The stamped images and DPs, BTW, are by
Stampin UP!
Perfect for a manly card
Don't you think so?

Been busy, busy, busy
and
Tired, tired, tired
I need a Red Bull right now
I'm falling asleep typing this
and
It's only 3 in the afternoon!
I think I'm going to take a nap

That's it for today!
Hope you all have a wonderful Saturday!!