Where have I been....? Lots of Projects!

It has been a while since I blogged. I took a much needed break. I have still been crafting just as much, even taking photos of my projects. However I just haven't posted anything to my blog.

So let me update you since I posted last.

Last August My Pink Stamper (MPS) decided she no longer wanted to create MPS products. Therefore we no longer were on the MPS design team. I was honored to be a part of the MPS design team. It was a great experience, it challenged me to create for assignments, and meet alot of great people. But it was nice to have a break from having assignments that were due.

During my time off from posting on my blog I have made alot of
great projects & events:

Hope for the Holidays Show

Wedding Seating Chart

Table Numbers

Wedding Place Cards

I made 200 of these butterfly's with a V cut out of it for my friends wedding. They used them as place cards and they rested on the glasses at each seat.

Baby Shower Invitations

Baby Shower Decor

Baby Blessings

Baby Banner

Apple Tree

Finger Print Tree

Finger Prints & Names

Table Numbers

Christmas Gift Boxes

Christmas Goodies

From the Heart - Happily Ever After Card & GIVEAWAY till 4pm

Happily Ever After

My Pink Stamper just released new stamps sets last Friday. 

For this Card I used her new "From the Heart" Stamp Set.

Check out all of the new stamp releases HERE.

Check out more projects using this stamp set HERE.

Supplies & Instructions

Cricut Cartridge: Sweethearts

Car - button #34 - Cut 3.5"

Stamp Set - My Pink Stamper - From the Heart

Twine

Stickles

Glossy Accents

I designed this card on my gypsy. There are alot of pieces and I wanted them different colors. So rather than cutting a lot of extra pieces that I didn't need to get several different colors, I hid the cuts I didn't want. Also I cut out the bumper with an exacto knife so that the black would show through it. So even though this is a detailed card, I tried to make it as simple as possible.

I have a GIVEAWAY going on UNTIL 4PM (CST) TODAY!

I am giving away a Digital Scrapbooking Program by My Memories.
Check out the Giveaway post, HERE.

Photo CD Case

Wedding Photo CD Case

I have a friend who is an amazing photographer. She is just getting started and she is teaching her self. Her Vintage style is simply amazing. You can check her Facebook or Website. She just started shooting for Weddings and her style is so unique. She wanted to give her customers their photo CD in a nice case. She found something similar to this CD Case on Etsy and wanted to know if I could make it for her. So this is what I came up with.

Supplies

Solid Paper: Black Cardstock, White Cardstock

Pattern Paper: GCD Studios - Cosette Collection - Simplicite

Ribbon - Satin - Mauve 5/8" from Michaels - cut 2 1/2' & 8" pieces

Cricut Cartridge: Sweethearts - Mr. & Mrs. - Shift Button #32 - Cut 3"

Adhesives: Score Tape, ATG, Scotch Quick Dry

Ink: Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad - Charcoal

Circle Cutting Tool - Creative Memories Custom Cutting System - Red Blade

Cardboard: from the back of my paper packs

Instructions

Base- cut black cardstock - 6" x 12"

Score base at 6"

CD folder- cut black cardstock - 5 3/4" x 5"

Cut circle out of CD folder with a Circle Cutter. Line up the bottom of the circle about 3 1/2" from the bottom of the CD folder and center it, then cut. Adhere the CD folder on the inside of the base with Score Tape around the 3 straight sides, as close to the edge as possible.

Cover - Cut from pattern paper - 5 3/4" x 11 3/4"

Fold in half.

Cut cardboard slightly smaller than the cover so it wont show.

Fold in half and crease with a bone folder.

Adhere Cardboard to Cover with ATG or strong adhesive.

Put Score Tape on the back of the 8" Ribbon and adhere to outside fold of the cover. Fold ends of ribbon on the inside. 

Put ATG or strong adhesive on the base of the card across the length of the middle section but don't go all the way to the edge. Center long piece of ribbon in the middle of the base, length wise. Then I put a small strip of Score Tape over the ribbon about an 1" in from each side of the base to reinforce it.

Adhere the cover and base using ATG or strong adhesive.

Cut white cardstock - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Ink the edges with the Charcol Ink

Cut the Mr. & Mrs. on the Cricut 

Adhere the cut out with Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

Adhere White Cardstock to front with ATG or strong adhesive.

I know that was alot of detailed instructions so if you have any questions feel free to ask. 

I love how elegant this project turned out. By changing the type of pattern paper and ribbon it could be changed to fit anything theme.

Sorry I haven't been posting alot lately. I had to return my computer to get fixed so I won't have it for 2-4 weeks. So I will post from my husband's computer as I get a chance. I have so many projects I want to share with you. So more to come.

I'm Linking this project up at Alex's blog - You Had Me At Craft
Click on the picture below to see more projects other people have created.

 

Custom Wedding Album

Wedding Album Gift

I had a custom order for a 8"x8" Wedding Album. It made the perfect Wedding Gift. I tried to keep everything simple & elegant. So I used Black & White and accented it in Apple Red, which was their wedding color. All of the photo mats are 4.25" x 6.25" so that 4"x 6" photos will fit perfect in them. So all the Bride & Groom have to do is adhere there pictures & the album is complete. I am sorry for some glare on the pictures. I took the pictures while it was in the album so I could keep it all together. Scroll down to the bottom for the album details.

Cricut Cartridges Used

Alphalicious

Lyrical Letters

Sweethearts

Sweet Treats

Pattern Paper

Making Memories Wedding 8x8 Paper Pad

Album

8x8 Album from Michael's

I hope you enjoyed this project. I was amazed I was able to complete this who album so quickly. By using pattern paper from one pack & accenting with Red & Black, keeping all the photo mats the same size, and the designs simple helped make this album simple & quick. Now I have all of these cuts saved on my Gypsy, so the next Wedding Album will be even simpler because it is already designed. This is a great way to make a personalized gift than a special couple will cherish for a lifetime. I even included adhesive squares for them to mount there pictures with.

My Pink Stamper Design Team Post - April

 Wedding Themed: Cake Box

Put candy or other yummy goodies inside the box to thank your guests for attending. Make a large cake by putting many cake boxes together. These could even be the center piece on the table.

The ribbon is for looks but also to hold the box closed. This picture shows how the cake box is put together.

How To Make:

Cake Box (button #45) -  Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge - 8"

Hearts (button #27-blackout) - Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge - 1.25" (cut 2x)

Stamp - My Pink Stamper - Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set

First cut out the cake box.  Then score the lines and test fold it to make sure the point will fold right. If you want to stamp the sentiment directly on the box then do it before it is glued together. I tried to stamp it on the box and that was to late so I had to stamp on another paper and then glue that down. Cut 2 hearts, pop up, and adhere. Glue the box togeher except for the square end. Use adhesive (tape runner) on the ribbon that will go on the 2 sides on the box. But don't let any tape go on the end or your guests won't get the box open. I found it helped to adhere the ribbon to the box because it would stay in place and not slide around. Insert your candy or yummy goodies into the box. Tie a beautiful bow to keep the box closed. And you have a simple but beautiful cake box. Change the stamp and decorations to make it work for any type of party favor. This project was alot of fun to make and I love how it turned out.

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Well...this was not the original project I made for this post. We were suppose to make a party favor using any theme. I found a beautiful box with a cake on it and I loved the colors, but I just didn't love the finished project. Some projects you will fall in love with and other's just aren't your favorite. I still want to share it with you.





These are front and back views.

How To Make:

Cake Favor Box - Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge - 3.75"

button #16 Party Favor Function

You can fit 2 boxes - Fit to page on 12x12 paper

 Cake - blackout function - 3.75"

Cake Icing - 3.75"

Stamp - My Pink Stamper - Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set

To Purchase or View more My Pink Stamper Stamps and Products click HERE.

To see all the amazing My Pink Stamper Design Team projects click HERE.

Wedding Money Holder & Card

This is a Money Holder & Wedding Card from Wild Card Cartridge.

Money Holder (pg.46-shift)  6"

Bride & Groom (pg.63) 7" cut it twice,

in 2 different colors, then cut the bride & groom apart on one of them & layer.

Car (pg.63) 8"

For the Happy Couple (pg.63) 11.5"

Cake Card & Flowers (pg.63) 5"

Here is what the Cake Card & money look like inside the Money Holder.

The goal was to have a money holder but also include a card so there is a

place to write a note For the Happy Couple.