1.07.2015
It's A Wienerful Christmas!
I know Christmas is long since over, but I'm finally finding time to post some Christmas projects.
Each year at work we have a Secret Santa gift exchange, and this year I was VERY excited to draw Darryl's name. The reason for my excitement? Wieners!!! Wiener DOGS to be exact. :)
Several of us in the building have dachshunds as pets, and there are always [semi-inappropriate] wiener jokes flying around in the teachers' lounge. The Secret Santa exchange gave me the perfect opportunity to expand on the wiener wisecracks, since Darryl is one of us wiener lovers.
To start with, I made this window cling sticker using my Silhouette Cameo and the Silhouette Studio software.
I bought the dachshund image from the Silhouette Studio store. The rest was done using the text and drawing features of the software. I couldn't photograph the actual sticker because it was white vinyl on a white backing paper, but this is the image from the cut file I created.
Next up is a door hanger which was also created with my Cameo.
I used the same dachshund image as before, and I believe the door knob hanger is also a Silhouette image. I used the text feature in the software again for the written portions. There are actually three layers to the hanger. The back layer is just solid white, the center layer is solid black, and the top layer is obviously white with the images cut out. I had to reassemble the centers of the D, Os, Rs, P, and A after adhering the top panel down to the center panel.
And here is my favorite creation....
The overall design and idea is scrap-lifted from a pin I found on Pinterest. I changed several of the details though.
This is a simple wooden plaque I found at a craft store and painted using acrylic paints. After painting it red, I used a pencil to sketch out the details before painting them. I tried using Sharpie paint markers but they did not work well for me AT ALL! So I had to paint it all by hand using a tiny detail brush.
If the photo is too small to read it, the measurements say "Big, Jumbo, Huge, Mondo, Giant, and Massive". some cute paw print grosgrain ribbon finished it all off. Here is a close up of the little wiener dog.
Our gift exchange was held at a bar, and the majority of the staff were there. Darryl seemed to get a kick out of these little gag gifts, and went so far as to use the door hanger on the bathroom door when he went to use the facilities! :)
As it turned out, Darryl drew MY name from the hat and gifted me with the perfect gift....a Hobby Lobby gift card. :) So, naturally, I had to make a fitting thank you card for him....
I received the Papertrey Ink "Come All Ye Faithful" stamps from my husband for Christmas [Thank you, hubby!], along with the "Additions" stamp set and the coordinating dies for both. I was glad for the excuse to use them!!
I also used the snow drift dies from the PTI "In The Meadow" set, and I think those snow flakes were from the Lawn Fawn "Making Frosty Friends" stamp set. Some red, green and silver pearls finished off my cute little doxie-deer. ;)
Each year at work we have a Secret Santa gift exchange, and this year I was VERY excited to draw Darryl's name. The reason for my excitement? Wieners!!! Wiener DOGS to be exact. :)
Several of us in the building have dachshunds as pets, and there are always [semi-inappropriate] wiener jokes flying around in the teachers' lounge. The Secret Santa exchange gave me the perfect opportunity to expand on the wiener wisecracks, since Darryl is one of us wiener lovers.
To start with, I made this window cling sticker using my Silhouette Cameo and the Silhouette Studio software.
I bought the dachshund image from the Silhouette Studio store. The rest was done using the text and drawing features of the software. I couldn't photograph the actual sticker because it was white vinyl on a white backing paper, but this is the image from the cut file I created.
Next up is a door hanger which was also created with my Cameo.
I used the same dachshund image as before, and I believe the door knob hanger is also a Silhouette image. I used the text feature in the software again for the written portions. There are actually three layers to the hanger. The back layer is just solid white, the center layer is solid black, and the top layer is obviously white with the images cut out. I had to reassemble the centers of the D, Os, Rs, P, and A after adhering the top panel down to the center panel.
And here is my favorite creation....
The overall design and idea is scrap-lifted from a pin I found on Pinterest. I changed several of the details though.
This is a simple wooden plaque I found at a craft store and painted using acrylic paints. After painting it red, I used a pencil to sketch out the details before painting them. I tried using Sharpie paint markers but they did not work well for me AT ALL! So I had to paint it all by hand using a tiny detail brush.
If the photo is too small to read it, the measurements say "Big, Jumbo, Huge, Mondo, Giant, and Massive". some cute paw print grosgrain ribbon finished it all off. Here is a close up of the little wiener dog.
Our gift exchange was held at a bar, and the majority of the staff were there. Darryl seemed to get a kick out of these little gag gifts, and went so far as to use the door hanger on the bathroom door when he went to use the facilities! :)
As it turned out, Darryl drew MY name from the hat and gifted me with the perfect gift....a Hobby Lobby gift card. :) So, naturally, I had to make a fitting thank you card for him....
I received the Papertrey Ink "Come All Ye Faithful" stamps from my husband for Christmas [Thank you, hubby!], along with the "Additions" stamp set and the coordinating dies for both. I was glad for the excuse to use them!!
I also used the snow drift dies from the PTI "In The Meadow" set, and I think those snow flakes were from the Lawn Fawn "Making Frosty Friends" stamp set. Some red, green and silver pearls finished off my cute little doxie-deer. ;)
Other products used:
Papers: PTI Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy and Smokey Shadow card stock
Inks: PTI Pure Poppy and Classic Craft, VersaFine black, and Memento Grey Flannel
Embossing Powder: PTI clear
Other: Stickles in Christmas Red, Tombow adhesive
Just for wags and wiggles, here is a video of my own little doxie dogs opening their Christmas stockings this year. Watch the little black dog, Bailey, for a good laugh! ;)
12.07.2014
Totally Stoked!
Here's a grungy skater card. I love the color combo!
The splatter paint stamps remind me of my childhood in the '80s. :)
#1 Dad
My son and I made this card together for my hubby for Father's Day.
[Have I mentioned that I'm WAY behind on posting my cards?]
I ADORE the hexagon paper!!! :)
Home Sweet Home
Here's a cute card using Lawn Fawn's Home Sweet Home stamps and dies.
My friend Aimee moved all the way to California in June, and I sent this card to her in her new home.
I bet she's appreciating the climate now that it's December, and we're enjoying a lovely 34 degrees in Illinois! LOL :)
Dear Friend
This was a quick and easy card I made a while back and didn't post.
Papers by Papertrey Ink:
Tropical Teal patterned papers
Tropical Teal cardstock
Stampers Select White cardstock
Dies
Paulina and Chrissy Butterfly dies - Simon Says Stamp
Stitched Sentiment Flag die - Lil' Inker Designs
VersaFine Ink
Random white button
Tombow adhesive runner
Zots adhesive dots
Fabulous!
I think this is one of my top 10 favorite cards I've ever made!
The butterfly parts are from Simon Says Stamp, Paulina and Devonshire Butterfly dies, and are die cut from Smoky Shadow and Hibiscus Burst cardstocks {PTI}.
I stamped the background using the Peacock Feathers background stamp from Penny Black and stamped it with Smoky Shadow ink on Smoky Shadow cardstock {PTI}.
The ribbon is some of the coolest ribbon I've ever seen! It has a gorgeous metallic shimmer to it! I bought it by the yard at a scrapbook store and have no idea what brand it is, but I LOVE it! I also added some black rhinestones for added interest and dimension.
The sentiments are from PTI, Think Big Favorites #24 and Signature Greetings. Plus a tiny little butterfly from a paper punch. This card looks so elegant and beautiful that it was incredibly hard to give away! I certainly hope it didn't end up in a trash can. Is that wrong of me?
The butterfly parts are from Simon Says Stamp, Paulina and Devonshire Butterfly dies, and are die cut from Smoky Shadow and Hibiscus Burst cardstocks {PTI}.
I stamped the background using the Peacock Feathers background stamp from Penny Black and stamped it with Smoky Shadow ink on Smoky Shadow cardstock {PTI}.
The ribbon is some of the coolest ribbon I've ever seen! It has a gorgeous metallic shimmer to it! I bought it by the yard at a scrapbook store and have no idea what brand it is, but I LOVE it! I also added some black rhinestones for added interest and dimension.
The sentiments are from PTI, Think Big Favorites #24 and Signature Greetings. Plus a tiny little butterfly from a paper punch. This card looks so elegant and beautiful that it was incredibly hard to give away! I certainly hope it didn't end up in a trash can. Is that wrong of me?
12.06.2014
Paisley Explosion
Here's another Papertrey Ink County Fair card:
Yep....I'm still in love with this kit!!! :) All products by Papertrey Ink.
Yep....I'm still in love with this kit!!! :) All products by Papertrey Ink.
Homemade from the heart
Here's a fun card I made with products from the Papertrey Ink Make it, Market: County Fair kit.
I absolutely LOVE this kit! I know this is going to be one of my long-term favorites to play with!
I absolutely LOVE this kit! I know this is going to be one of my long-term favorites to play with!
Twinkle, Twinkle little star.
Here's an adorable baby card I made when a friend of mine had her new baby girl, Melody.
I believe the stamps and dies are all from My Favorite Things and Lil' Inker Designs.
I colored the back of some Rainstones from Papertrey Ink with a Copic Marker and glued them on with Glossy Accents.
The papers are Lemon Tart, Winter Wisteria, and Stampers Select White from Papertrey Ink.
Inks are Winter Wisteria and Lemon Tart from Papertrey Ink and VersaFine black.
And what's a cute card without an adorable matching envelope? :)
I believe the stamps and dies are all from My Favorite Things and Lil' Inker Designs.
I colored the back of some Rainstones from Papertrey Ink with a Copic Marker and glued them on with Glossy Accents.
The papers are Lemon Tart, Winter Wisteria, and Stampers Select White from Papertrey Ink.
Inks are Winter Wisteria and Lemon Tart from Papertrey Ink and VersaFine black.
And what's a cute card without an adorable matching envelope? :)
Steampunk Pocket Watch Card
Label die from Spellbinders
Pocket watch from Silhouette
Retro Circles embossing folder from Tim Holtz / Sizzix
Sprockets and Sprockets Border dies from Taylored Expressions
Swivel Clasp, Game Spinners, and Sprockets from Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Alcohol Ink
Metallic Silver cardstock
Distress Inks
Dark Chocolate cardstock from Papertrey Ink
Patterned papers
random brads and findings
Sentiment is typed and printed off my computer
Celebrate!
Stamps, papers and dies by Papertrey Ink
Memento and VersaFine Inks
Copic Markers
Stampin' Up Dimensionals
Tombow adhesive runner
Random button and twine
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