How About An Acetate Design?

You know how sometimes you see a project in your head? Well this one turned out better then I dreamed.
I used an A2 card base from Creative Cuts and More.
The only difference is a had this one cut in Acetate!

I started by putting the card through my Big Shot with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I Stamped a Lablanche stamp on white card stock and colored lightly with Copic markers.
I matted on black and then white card stock again.
The image was centered on the Acetate base with room showing around the edges(would hate to cover up the entire card).
I attached a small sentiment from my stash with a yummy flower and leaves. All it needed was a little orange check ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon to embellish.
One last touch was to use a Krylon gold marker to outline the card base, I really like how it gives a outline to the card design.

Sure hope you pop into Creative Cuts and More and check out the many card bases available-you might even try an acetate product.

The 2nd half of my last 8 x 8 album

Hi everyone, it's Noelle posting today!  I almost forgot it was my turn!

In July we did a joint blog hop with Stuck On You Sketches.  The first half of this album can be seen on my personal blog HERE.   I did 2 albums for that hop and didn't get them finished.  I LOVE this 8" x 8" Album & Chipboard Set I ordered extra pages in acetate as well.

                                      

My Daughter made the rainbow cloud from the Hello Kitty Cricut cartridge,  the kite is only a quarter so I ordered 3,  I paper pieced it on the other side, just to make it a little different. 

The Decorative Label is one of my favorite dies! 

This turtle will be coming soon!  Isn't it cute? 

This turtle will be available soon as well, the Tag #02 - Small is perfect for journaling!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Shopping!

Ribbon Pennant

Let me start with a question to all of you.Do you have lots of scraps of ribbon? You know those little end pieces and pieces that might make a nice bow?
Well let me say I have ribbon everywhere.

I had these really great Banners in Acetate from Creative Cuts & More.

They come with a protective sheet so you don't scratch them before using.




You can order these Banners in Acetate or Chipboard.
Creative Cuts and More also offers this really aggressive tape-
Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape - 1/4".
I used this to cover one side completely - It is so easy to use this two sided adhesive,
I always know my projects will stay together.

I sorted out several pieces of pink-most of the pieces worked very well without me having to cut them.
The back of the pennant looks pretty good also because you see the ribbons.
You have the choice of placing ribbon on this side also or maybe a favorite patterned paper would look nice.

This first view is after I trimmed all the overlap.I used one of my favorite tools-The Crop-O-Dile!!!
I punched three holes across the tops of each. You can choose to punch after the ribbon is on or punch first and then re-punch through the hole after your done placing the ribbons.

I threaded a long ribbon through all the holes but didn't like them not matching on the front. So I un-threaded and came up with coming in one side and tying a ribbon on the back to hold the loop. Then I went back through the same hole and out the front. I really liked that they lined up on the front and hung nicer.

So I decided to use these Banners in Acetate to make a pink banner.
I added some more extra ribbon on the ends, and some bling and flowers from Prima.
So I hope you enjoyed this easy idea to use up lots of scrap pieces of ribbon with a great Creative Cuts and More die..

Vintage Wedding Mini Album ~ Lots of Pics!!

Hi everyone!! Fern here and I want to share with you this Vintage Wedding Mini Album that I made using Creative Cuts & More 6" x 6" Chipboard Album Covers. Added some Tags and Pockets, but will get to those a little later, and bound it together with album rings. Oh, and don't forget some Killer Red Tacky Tape , or if you prefer the Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape.. It's a must have to put these together...

Okay, I have a lot to show you, so sit back and get ready to be inspired!!! :o)

Here is my front cover... The paper I used is Ella Blue g . c . d . studios and it's an 8" by 8" (48 sheet) paper stack.. I love the colors of this and it's perfect for my wedding photos... Oh, I forgot to tell you, this is "MY" wedding album... Yep, the photos are of me and my husband back in 1977.. so don't laugh!!!

I've made 3 or 4 of these albums and given them away, I wanted to make one for me and I wanted it to be special and something I can hand down after we are gone..

Here we have (2) Tag #04 in Chocolately Chip - SU Smooth. I embossed these with my cuttlebug. You can also order these with a layer of a different color...

Here I used (3) Tag Card (in Espresso Brown - SU Smooth) with Two Tags (in Blueberry Pie - Bazzill Smoothies) I embossed the top layer with my cuttlebug embossing folder and attached all three together.. The back of the first one to the front of another one.. the back of the second one with the front of the third one... Before I attached them together I added lace between the layers.. and then just attached the last one to my album... Added the layers and then my photos..

Notice the pearl knob on top.. this unscrews and lets the pages drop down... see next photos...

Knob unscrewed..

This is the first Tag Card with layers...

Second Tag Card with Layers

And this is the third or last Tag Card with Layers...

This is a 6" x 6" acetate page. I covered it with a Hambly Screen Print and then I attached the Slash Pocket with Tag #05 Pocket is in Chocolately Chip -SU Smooth and the tag is in Powder Blue - Bazzill Canvas. I also embossed the front of this with my cuttlebug embossing folder...

Here is the tag pulled out... I did a lot of distressing on this album and tags with Tim Holtz Distressing Inks..

The back side of the tag..

The back side of the acetate page is identical as the front.. The Slash Pocket with Tag #05 Pocket is in Chocolately Chip -SU Smooth and the tag is in Powder Blue - Bazzill Canvas. I also embossed the front of this with my cuttlebug embossing folder...

Tag pulled out...

Back side of the tag...

Miscellaneous bling and embellies...

Here is a chipboard pull out...

Back side of chipboard...

Here I made a small flip up held down with the paper clip fastened on top...

Here is the back side of the flip up page... Me and My Dad!!!

Page under the flip up page... This is also a pocket page... If you look closely under the paper clip you can see a tag... I have not journaled on this yet, but I will put some personal family history on it so when this little mini passes down through the years, it won't be a mystery!!! Something I wished my Grandmother would have done for me....

Used a lot of lace on this page, some flowers and bling... Also if you untie the bow you can lift this up and see more photos...

Just so you know.. the reason I am looking at my dear sweet husband like I am, is because I gave him strict orders he better not smash the cake in my face.... And as you can see he didn't!!!! :o)

More embellies and bling...

And here is the last page... Added some flowers, doily, feather, and bling!

Now here on the back, I am going to sign it and date it in my own handwriting, even though I don't like my handwriting. Years from now I think it will mean a lot if I do that....

Well, that's all I got for you today!!!

I hope I've inspired you just a little to go check out the goodies over at Creative Cuts & More!! If you do want to make a mini album, I found it easier for me to find the papers I want to use first. When you've done that just sit down with your paper and shop away... And don't forget to get some Killer Red Tacky Tape or Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape and some Album Rings!!!

Be sure and check back tomorrow to see more inspiration from the Die Cut Divas!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs!!!

Fern

We are happy to introduce you to one of our November guest designers Kristine Reynolds!!

How lucky are we to have her? Here is a little bio in her own words:
I live in Sunny Southern California with my husband, Jeff, my 16 year old son, and our labrador, Jadie. My daughter, Tyler is 18 and a Freshman, attending college at Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo. My son is heavily involved in music-marching band, jazz band, etc. and Jeff and I are die hard band roadies. When I'm not helping with the kids in the band you'll find me happily stamping, coloring, and creating cards, scrapbook pages, and other projects in my craft room. I have been a huge fan of Creative Cuts & More for a while now and am thrilled to be a guest designer!

How cute is this peek-a-view box? To see more about it, please head on over to her blog!

I love what she did with this Tuck and Close bag! Isn't it so cute? To see more you can check it out here!
Thanks so much for joining us this month Kristine! We love your work and we think you are fantastic!
Be sure to come back on Wednesday, the 17th for our Blog Hop you can see even more of her fabulous work!