Chevron Madness

Start your shopping, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is on sale for 40% off  through Friday 4/6!  This is Lindsay's newest set Chevron Chic.  This set can be SVG cut with your die cut machine or you can print it out and hand cut it too,  I love that option.  The cute bunnies are from Lindsay's Cute Easter set.  Rhinestones are from Pizzazz Aplenty, I added some Stickles and Liquid Pearls.  I should be honest, I added a lot of Stickles, the yellow Stickles color I used first clashed on the card so I added the pink, and I think I got carried away!  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

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Party dress cards

 Good Morning, I have some very exciting news to share!  Lindsay, The Frugal Crafter has been invited to be a columnist in the awesome publication Scrap and Stamp Arts Magazine!  Whoo Hoo, I am so proud of you!  She will have her own column which will be called The Frugal Crafter!  Her 1st column will appear in the October issue, congratulations Lindsay, you will be an awesome addition to an already awesome publication!  

Speaking of awesome, Lindsay made this precious Party Dress Printable and SVG set.  Which means if you do not have an electronic cutter, you can still buy the file and print and cut the pieces by hand, all you need is a printer.  I had so much fun making these cards, just like playing with paper dolls, lol.  I must share I am so honored Lindsay let me have 1st stab at this and I got to make the cards for the product listing!  I cut this 4 times, twice in white and then 1 of each pattern, then I just switched the pieces around.  I used some foam dimensionals to lift up the pinafore and collar and I embossed one of the pinafores, I love those little details!  This is another really versatile set, I already have more ideas on how I want to use it, so be prepared, you will see more of it here soon! 

My daughter came home for Easter break and her Birthday so I apologize for being a bit slow visiting with you, I will catch up when she leaves.  Time is precious when your kids move away, I don't want to miss a minute of our time together.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am joining the challenge at:
Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes 
And Susans new challenge blog called Just Keep On Creating

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Shocking before and after cards.

Can you see the difference?  I made this card twice, once with my Perfect Layers rulers and again without.  (I did not have the heart to permanently glue down the before).  I made some larger borders this time, I usually use the 1/16th but there are so many different sizes to choose from now and I love the dramatic effect it gives!  The other thing I love about these tools is how I can conserve on paper and mailing weight.  The 3 layers of deep pink were all cut from the same 1/2 sheet of 8.5x11.  I took some pics so you can see what I mean. 
Recognize the gorgeous paper?  Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Bold Black and White printed in grey ink on pink card stock.  I love how versatile that paper set is!  The balloon is from Lindsay's Steampunk Stamp set.
I am a Brand Ambassador for Perfect Layers Rulers, if you are interested you can use this link to view a video and purchase your set of  Perfect Layers.  Use the promo code Bove5% and you will save 5% on the rulers and get flat rate priority shipping.
I am linking up to Beverly's fabulous Pink Saturday link party.  Thank you Beverly for hosting, this is always so much fun.  I suggest you join us there if you haven't already.  Beverly's Pink Saturdays are fabulous, and so are the wonderful bloggers I have met there, so many interesting blogs!   I love you Pinks!  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

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Sale at Lindsays Stamp Stuff.

  

I think 40 % off should warm you up, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Winter Warm up Sale  February 6-8.   Do pop over and see what is new in her My Graphico store.  

I don't like to write a post without sharing something I've made, but yesterday was not my day.  I had a great idea but I just could not make it happen!  So all I have to share is a card I made a while back  with one of Lindsay's retired sets.  I made this as a Sympathy card, but it could be used as an Easter card too.   I will get back to that great idea and try to make it happen, lol.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I hope Phil has it wrong this year.

Feels like an early Spring here in Michigan, our temps have been 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit for the last few days, beautiful weather!  All this Spring like weather inspired the Forsythia branches I made with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Build a Blossom SVG and Printable.  I used the Lilac blossoms, cut them and then rolled the edges and pinched the centers then glued them to some branches I found in the yard.  My DH asked me where I got the flowers, he thought they were real, lol. 

So from USA today, here is Phil's Story.

Famed groundhog prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil has weighed in with his yearly forecast from central Pennsylvania: Six more weeks of winter.Here's Phil's forecast, as relayed at the annual ceremony: "Many shadows do I see: six more weeks of winter it must be."
The Groundhog Day celebration is rooted in a German superstition that says if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2, the Christian holiday of Candlemas, winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says, spring will come early.
McGill adds that experts have found that Phil's forecast is accurate only about 39% of time.  I think he may be wrong this year too, at least I sure hope so.
Please stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter and check in on the rest of the Design Team too.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Happy Pink Saturday!

Happy Pink Saturday everyone.  Thank you Beverly for hosting Pink Saturdays and giving me yet another good reason to create something Pink.  Please stop by and see Beverly and all of her amazing Pinks!  For today's card I used a Gecko Galz Pixie Dust image, covered in Sticklles.  The beautiful heart was a try at wax embossing.  I used Lindsay's Stamp Stuff gorgeous Decorative Doily SVG, I cut it out of Freezer Paper which has a wax backing.  I ironed it onto the card stock and when I peeled it up there was not enough wax to do the technique.  Never fail, I laid it back in place, ironed it down again and used Tim Holtz distress ink.  I then removed my stencil and Voila!  And the stencil can be used again.   The borders are a  Lettering Delights SVG, so is the pinwheel.  Now that I am spoiled with the envelope liners, my cards feel naked without!  I used Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Plain Envie liner and used a punch to make the beautiful border.  You do not need a cutter for this set, Lindsay has a printable version so you can print and cut the plain liner then use the punch of your choice to finish it off.  Well, thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge.

Gecko Galz - Valentine using Gecko Galz image

I'm the Featured Member at My Graphico this week!

I'm the Featured Member over at the My Graphico Community!  I am really honored that I was chosen to be interviewed.  Jenn asked me some really fun questions too, I loved this one.  "If someone gave you $10,000 for you to ONLY USE to redesign or create AND stock  your Crafting Room or Space – what would you put in it and what are some of the features, structures, storage, etc your new space would include?"  You will have to pop over to read my answer here.   While you are there check out the latest My Graphico giveaway, it is a Tim Holtz bonanza of products look below!   

  The cards I popped up for today are from one of my favorite Lindsay's Stamp Stuff SVG sets Sweet Baby.   One of the things I forget to mention is that many of Lindsay's sets, this one included are both SVG and JPG Printable sets.  Which means if you don't have a cutter you can still print this out on patterned paper and hand cut it with scissors, this one is a really easy cut too.  I used some of Lindsay's retired papers, and I printed both sides of the card stock so I didn't have to add extra layers.

Well, that's it for today, I appreciate your stopping by, I hope you get a chance to see my interview at My Graphico.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Sweet Babys Vintage Style

 

This is great, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is having a Pre Valentines Day Sale so you can pick up some great sets and still have time to make your Valentines with them.  This was so easy to make, I used Lindsay's new Valentines papers Hugs and Kisses along with the Sweet Baby SVG  to make these sweet baby cards.  One of the nice things about digital paper is that you can print both sides for 2 sided paper like I did here to make it match inside and out.  I felt these papers had a bit of a vintage feel to them so I used the lace and ric rac to pick up on that theme.  I think I had a "sun suit" very similar to the pattern on the right, that makes me suddenly feel vintage too, lol.  I love these papers, and they are really versatile, I think you could use them in a vintage or a modern piece.  Be sure to stop by Lindsays blog The Frugal Crafter  today, rumor has it she is offering a freebie and you can also see what the rest of the Design Team has made also, links are in my sidebar.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

New Year, New Set

Happy New Year to all of you.  I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday, I certainly did!  My daughter and her boyfriend came up from Kentucky to spend some much needed time with us.

So lets start the New Year with a New SVG Set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, Decorative Doilies.  This is such a versatile set, I can see I will be getting a lot of mileage out of this set and it cuts like butter too! I gave it a bit of a vintage look by using Tim Holtz distress ink on the doilie and the ribbon.  I picked up the metal charm from Making Memories on clearance a while back.  The embossing folder is Tim Holtz.  The pretty ruby rimstones are from Pizzazz APlenty.  The Envelope and Liner, are not just for Christmas, this design works perfect for any occasion.   

Thanks for looking ~Diane

Pink Saturday

 I made this card for Beverly's Pink Saturday.  You will have to drop by and see all the beautiful Christmas decorations, really puts me in the mood for Christmas.  Also see all the other Pinks contributions, they are all lovely.  I made this card with Dezinaworlds Christmas Angels, they are so pretty.  The background paper is my favorite Bold Black and White from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff,  I just changed it in Word to print out pink.  The lovely frame is an SVG from  Mujka Chic Fancy Borders.  And I could not resist another Envelope Liner from Linday's Stamp Stuff in pretty pink to finish it off.  Don't forget, Lindsay's 50% off Sale ends December 4th.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Ho Ho Ho Holiday Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Lindsay is so generous, she is offering her 50% off sale before the Holidays so you still have time to shop and make something in time for Christmas.  Everything is 1/2 off through December 4th.  That means there is still time to pick up this awesome SVG Envelope and Envelope liner set  that I am totally in love with, it cuts like butter!

I made the card using Cheri Wenger's SVG Framing Shapz 1, the white panel is loaded with glitter, I don't think it shows up in the picture though.  The image is a freebie from Magic Moonlight, the SVG snowflake is a freebie from Birds Cards.  The bakers twine and rhinestones are from Pizzazz Aplenty.  

I have a tip to share with you today too.  Get a little extra life out of your cutting mats by washing them in soapy water, let air dry.  Once dry give a light spray with a spray adhesive like 3M Super 77, it gives it the light tack of the original mats.  I've tried using the Zig 2 way glue, but that makes them so sticky that I am cleaning paper for days.  

A little late in the week but I am joining in the party at Make it Monday #65.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Happy Thanksgiving and a Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends celebrating here in the U.S.  I have so much to be thankful for, family, friends, health to name just a few.  I am thankful for all of my blogging friends, I am so fortunate to have met you and to be inspired by you.

Sorry I don't have a Thanksgiving card to share today, another Christmas card will have to do.  But I can share a sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, everything is is 50% off, including the Envelope and Envelope Liner SVG and JPG set.  I am so excited to keep finding new ways to use this!  This time I used the same paper on the envelope and liner as I did on the card so they are completely matched up!  Whoo hoo don't I feel classy, lol.    In fact all of MyGraphico is on sale for 50% off, one day only 11/24/2011!.  

I should mention although I make 5x7 cards, the envie and liner set makes envelopes for 5x7, 4.25x5.50, and 4x8 (for photo cards).  I actually use the 4x8 liner (I change it to 4x6) to fit into my store bought 5x7 envelopes with a square flap.

The gorgeous image is a freebie from June at Dezinaworld's sister site Olde Curiosity Shoppe, I love the rich colors!  My candy stripe bakers twine is from Pizazz Aplenty and my cool border punch is supposed to be an ivy vine,  but I thought it was Christmas lights, so a little Stickles and look what I have! 

I just want to say thank you to all of you that follow and comment, it really means a lot to me.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Christmas Bells

 I love this card, the bold bright colors really speak to me.  The musical score is a favorite set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, School Papers, the holly with bells is a free image from Dezinaworlds freebie site Olde Curiosity Shoppe.  The beautiful green envelope I picked up at Dollar Treasure and I added  one of Lindsay's Stamp Stuff SVG Envelope & Liners in a contrasting white.  I just love the elegant touch they add to all my cards.  I embossed some snowflakes on white card stock, I cut the holly and bells by hand, used a little Tim Holtz distressing to the edges of the green card stock and voila.  I picked up the ribbon on clearance at Pizzazz Aplenty.  I am joining the link party at  Make it Monday challenges.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Transform an old wine rack into marker storage.

 

Good Morning, I had the pleasure of doing a Podcast interview with Lindsay Weirich, the Frugal Crafter this week.  We discussed craft room organization and this was one of my ideas.  I made this organizer for my Letraset markers out of a wine rack I purchased at Salvation Army, it is an inexpensive one that expands or contracts to lay flat.  I measured the openings, they were a little bigger than 3"x3" so that is the size I made my boxes.  I made the boxes out of 12"x15"  Flexible Chopping Mats that I purchased in a package of 2 for a dollar at Dollar Treasure.  Very easy to make, I scored the mat with scissors and a ruler every 3".  I then cut the mat into 3 pieces: two 6"x12"pieces and one 3"x 12".  I used the 3"x12" to make the bottoms of the boxes and used packaging tape to assemble them.  You can also find glasses to fit into the openings, I originally used the POM ice tea glasses but they did not hold as many markers as these square boxes. I divided my markers into colors and I also have a box for Spica Atyou glitter markers and other unusual markers.  I made a 3 sided box for the bottom to hold my Souffle pens.  This sits on the top of my desk hutch so it is out of the way, yet still in sight.  I can pull a box of colors down to the desk to work with, or just grab them 1 at a time.  

I know you will enjoy listening to Lindsay's Frugal Crafter Podcast, she offers 1 every Friday and they are always packed with awesome ideas.  Well, thanks for looking and hopefully also listening this week.  ~Diane  

PS, you can hear me on Episode 3, Craft room organization below.

Bella Cartes Classiques Swap

I made this 5 x 7 card for the November Bellas Cartes Classiques swap and challenge.  I used a free image from Gecko Galz, paper is Crafty Secrets on the card. 

I love the envelope and liner made with Paper Pizzazz and  Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Envelopes and Liners SVG.  I asked Lindsay to make a pretty liner SVG and she made the liners and envelopes to match in 3 sizes, I am ecstatic, I just love these!  Thank you so much Lindsay!  The envelopes are not only beautiful ,they are really economical too!  I bought the paper 5 @.95 @Joanns, I make  5 x 7 cards so I get 1 envelope per sheet and 2 liners per sheet of 12 x 12 paper, and that is a lot less than I pay for plain white envelopes!  The SVG is only $3.00, a real bargain!  Thanks again Lindsay! 

I followed the sketch at Bellas Cartes Classiques, and I did a lot of fussy cutting on this card, which is why I added the close up!  The tree, hat and basket of apples have foam tape under the cuts.  The apple and mid air parcel are just cut and pasted.  I added some Marvy liquid snow marker to the snow in the pic.  The beautiful red ribbon with pearls and the pearl brad in the Poinsettia are from Pizzazz Aplenty.  Thank you for looking.  ~Diane  

I am entering this in the Make It Monday Challenge.  This is a great way to meet fellow bloggers, this group is wonderful!

Sympathy card, Veterans Day Thank You

I thought I would post this card today in remembrance for all the Veterans lives that were lost, to honor them and their families.  We are grateful to all the families who have shared the ones they love, they have paid such a high price for our freedom.  Thank you, and I am sorry for your loss.  I am also grateful for those still serving our country, thank you and may God keep you all safe.

The paper is DCWV Lemon Flower, roses are from Dollar Treasure, I used a Stampin Up punch to frame the Deepest Sympathy from the Many Blessings set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Shop Handmade shop.  

Lindsay is now offering  a Frugal Crafter, Friday Podcast, this is such a great way to start my morning, I can listen to Lindsay talk while I put my stuff away in my craft room, I love it!  I am sure you will too, today she is sharing some handmade Holiday gift ideas.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am adding this to Designs by Lisa Somerville's  Link Party: Veterans Day Challenge. 

To Paris by Airship!

 I made this for a lovely link party at Steam Tea Travels, the new sister site of Plush Possum Studio.  The theme is to Paris by airship.  Plush Possum Studio has some wonderful free graphics which I used to make this card.  I also use some of my favorite Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Bold black and white paper (printed it onto green cardstock)   I also used Lindsay's Steampunk SVG to cut all the interesting gears.  Today is the last day of Lindsay's 40% off sale, so hurry over and grab some bargains.  I hope to see you at the link party, steam tea travel is now underway.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Christmas Shoe Ornaments!

Lindsay is having a 3 day sale November 8-10th, so what a great time to feature her 3D High Heeled Shoes SVG!    I made these fashionable 3D High heeled shoes with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff  Shoes SVG.  My daughter loves shoes so I thought these would make awesome Christmas tree ornaments.  I attached a piece of gold roping and strung them on the pine tree in our back yard to show how they will look.  I cut 6 in gold foil and 6 in red foil then switched out the parts to make them 2 tone.  The set has a right and a left foot, but to make it easy for me I cut them all the same foot.  This set has some wonderful possibilities, I cut mine at 3" each, but a larger shoe would make an awesome centerpiece at a shower, or fill the heel with treats at a kids party.  I bet you could add them to the ribbon and tag on your presents too.  I hope you stop by Lindsay's MyGraphico shop to see whats on sale, follow the links to let the shopping begin!  Thanks for looking  ~Diane

I am entering this into the Make it Monday - Anything goes challenge.  This challenge is a  great way to meet other bloggers and see some wonderful work!

Sweet Baby card and a Big Sale at MyGraphico

 

I made this card for my son's girlfriend to give to her sister for her baby shower.  It was really easy to make with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Sweet Baby SVG.    I must say, I felt like I was playing with my Barbies, dressing up this card with the lace, ribbons and pearls, it really was fun to make.  Pearls and roses from Pizzazz Aplenty.  I cut the SVG twice, the card stock was not 2 sided so I just glued them together.  I used my Zyron 1.5 create a sticker to adhere the lace.  This card measures 4.75 x 5.  This set along with everything at MyGraphico is on sale for 40% off  today.  Hurry over so you don't miss the savings.  If you are looking for some great ideas be sure to stop by my DT sisters blogs, the links are in my sidebar.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

 

MyGraphico Sale ends at Midnight!

Entering these fun challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenges - Young at heart

Heartsong Inspirations - 3 or more layers

Make it Monday - Anything goes

Paper Playtimes - Anything goes

Come and get it - Anything goes

Dream Valley - Anything goes