Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Happy Birthday Balloons Stencil Card

Hi Y'all
Robyn here with the annual need a  birthday card for everyday in  May Birthday challenge.
Sheer numbers and the cost of postage turns my creativity to post cards!

On the Mat

Basically, I cut the designs and used them as stencils on a piece of watercolor paper.
The working mat

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Accordion Heart Booklet

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with my first digital design from
Suzannes's Cricut Design Space
If you are new to digital cutting and/or 3D designs this is a first project
to get you started with success!


There are 2 shapes, hearts that make the pages and squares that make the covers.
There are also a belly band and additional hearts for embellishments.
I chose to double the pages, and leave the tops open for inserts.
I had a postal theme going.
 
Suzanne's design file and instructions along with a video tutorial can be found on the Cricut Design Space here: https://design-beta.cricut.com/#/landing/project-detail/65f0d0d8133af4db0419495f

Ribbon closure 

Closed with inserts peeking out!

Supplies:
  • Cricut Design Space digital file - Accordion Heart Booklet
  • card stock
  • ribbon
  • adhesive
  • postal stamps for embellishment 
  • creativity!
I encourage you to give digital cutting a try.
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Monday, March 18, 2024

Daffodil Thanks! Stencil Card/Spring

Hi y'all!
Robyn here with a card for any spring occasion.
Both these files are older and never go out of style!
It's easy to search for what you want in 

These were created for a Spring card Swap.
On the Mat

For the sentiment I used Spring
Spring

I cut four and glued them together for dimension .
Stencils on the envelopes

One background was a solid blue card stock

and one an ink blended.

I hope this inspires you to do some browsing and creating!
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Supplies


Monday, January 15, 2024

Heart Garden Filigree Box/Valentine Post Card

Hey Y'all!
 Robyn here filled with love for the versatility of digital files!

Enamored with the
On The Mat

and wanting postcards,  release compound path and separate out the elements to fit on a post card.

Working mat

Added some gold heart embellishments and was in love all over again!

Supplies:
We'd love to see what you do with this years (and previous) valentine files!
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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Nighttime Parenting Card Front

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with the perfect card for many new parents!
After you are done laughing, if you dont think too much. you can make this card in less than 30 minutes!

On the Matt

The card is just 3 layers and the outlines of the battery charge icons.
You can add as many little ones as needed.


Card is A-2 sized.
Add any card base of your choice.
When I layered up some color was showing through so I outlined the cut outs with black sharpie.


Supplies

Have fun with it, get as much sleep as you can if you are a new parent or helper!
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Comments and questions always welcomed!



Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Celtic Heart Treat Cup

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with a St Paddy's day treat box, with some Celtic knot designs for any occasion! 

On the Mat

If you keep it simple, these can be made in 15 minutes or less, as party favors, place settings, a mantel display, random acts of kindness!
You will find uses for the Celtic knot elements too!



Supplies:
Please give this file a try, check out the other St. Paddy day themed designs and share your creations with us at
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Comment and Questions always welcomed, here or in the group.






Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Winter Deer Treat Cup/Peace- Mash up Card

 Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with one of the last and not least Holiday cards of the year.
Procrastination was useful as I had so many files to upload to my library the files mixed and mingled in the creative space and this card emerged!

Winter Deer Treat Cup, is an adorable quick 3D project, and I used just the silhouette.
Always make a copy before you start messing with it!
On the mat

Peace is a file I return to again and again in all seasons

Card base and layers,  you can use any of the hundreds of Suzanne's card files.
I thought I was going to use the Joyful sentiment.

Working mat

I cut four peace, layered them for dimension and used a black layer on the bottom for a drop shadow.

You can use the negative as a spacing template, and with some careful cutting get a bonus card out of it.
I wasn't feeling the snowflake, so that will also be saved for another card.


****Digital Cutting Tip****
Use a clean soft brayer to  roll over your paper on the sticky mat.
For these intricate cuts you want the mat to have the least stick possible and still get a good cut and the brayer will help insure good contact.
Brayer again before you remove the paper, to keep the cut on the mat, remove the negative, then roll your mat, not the paper to release the cut.


Supplies
May Peace be your gift this holiday season and in the New Year!
Comments and Questions warmly welcomed.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Happy Birthday Stencil Card

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here with a birthday card for almost anyone, and the front panel is also a stencil!
Created this card for a 90+ year young friend! 

Four easy pieces!

What you need to know is this is a lot of cutting.
Be patient.
If you are having difficulty getting a clean cut
  • Slow down the speed
  • Make sure the mat is clean and sticky enough to hold paper firmly
  • Use a clean brayer to firm down the paper before cutting and before removing the panel
  • Shorten the blade depth and make 2 cuts
Adhesive dot sheets make it easy to attach the busy panel

Supplies
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

You Crack Me Up

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here creating the cracks that let the light in!
and having some fun.
Enjoying a tidy and toss I found two bottles of unopened crackle paste.
Marriage made!
On the Mat
Black Crackle on the sentiment
Clear crackle on the card
Supplies
  • Silhouette Design Store file- You Crack Me Up- #400018
  • Crackle paste
  • Card Stock
  • Decorative handmade paper with gold 
  • Adhesives
  • Creativity!
No matter how you crack it, this card is pure fun, to make and to share!
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Filled With Love Stencil Card

Hi Y'all!
Robyn here, reminding you, you can postpone anything but LOVE!
Don't wait till next Feb 14- go out and love some more! 
Keep it simple, and this card can be ready to send love in less than 30 minutes.

On the Mat
The card front was dry embossed for more love!
Holographic glitter paper added for more glitter!
Supplies
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Comments and questions lovingly welcomed