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.

You Belong In Film

That is you belong in a filmstrip picture display!

Creative Cuts and More has this Filmstrip Large die cut that is perfect for this display.

Measurements:Outside measurements: 3-1/8" wide x 4-3/4” high.Inside measurements: 1-5/8” wide x 1-7/8" high.

I started with two-one in gray,the other in black.

This die cut is also available in filmstrip small if you would like that size better.

I used white card stock on the back with a few pictures. I used Pizzazz Aplenty pearls to add the pearl dots in the open areas and the paper flowers.

I used my favorite tool-Crop O Dile to make holes and add eyelets. Ribbon from my stash was added to connect and adorn.

So I would love to hear what you think of my display piece...I was thinking of using this on a layout as adornment.

There are many die cuts available at Creative Cuts and More that can be used in this manner- hope you share some of your ideas.

Wedding in Red

Well I am sharing a tutorial today- I have made a decorated cake as a gift for my future daughter-in-law.
I started with a great Cake Slice Box Set-Two Tier. and Dress & Tuxedo Box Set.

Now I know I could have cut or made my own patterns- BUT please!!!

There is nothing better then having each piece perfectly cut and scored. No guess work was needed to make sure it all was the same.
Terry has great quality papers and I can customize colors and textures.
When I told Terry I wanted to make a gift for my DIL she mentioned this great idea- and told me to choose my colors. Do you know you have two color choices you can make out of dozens of colors and paper textures to make this cake design?
I really thought about making it with the brides color choices- red and white base- but went with Lily White for all the pieces.

I am going to share a few steps along the way making this beauty

I found a cake platter and doily to use along with the package I received from Creative Cuts and More.

This is what the cake slices look like flat-I also showed how I refolded all the score lines before I started assembling. I did use some Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape - 1/4" to all the flaps.

*** since this finished cake had to be wrapped and sent 1600 miles and I wanted to make sure it held together through everything***

Here is a couple views of the cake slices assembled

Tissue paper was used inside each cake slice to help hold the shape- again this isn't necessary but I knew I was adding a lot on the top in weight and then sending in the mail.

Here I wanted to show you how I once again pre-folded the score lines before assembling.

Assembling the tuxedo went together very quickly- just a little tape to hold the shirt in place.
I folded the lapels and taped them down to hold in place.

Now the brides dress was customized by me to match my future DIL's dress- used some white tissue paper and white tulle to make.

Here is a finished view of the extra ones that were added to the package (I did make two sets ).

On this brides dress you can see the folds and pearls.

I added a flower and leaves for the grooms corsage.

I have included a few extra views of this finished project.Ribbon, pearl bead trims, tulle, and small red paper flowers are from Hobby Lobby I also purchased the Prima flowers from Hobby Lobby.


So glad you have popped in to visit today, I so enjoyed sharing this special gift with all of you.

Beautiful Cake Slices To Share

Oh I am so thrilled to share these slices with you today. I THINK they turned out wonderful.

Creative Cuts and More has some of the nicest die cuts I have worked with. These cake slice box Large and Cake Slice box X- large are stacked together.

I used beautiful Bazzill colors that were so cheerful. My good friend Judy gave me this flower idea and design . Judy actually gave me the resin flowers to use.

Can you see how perfect the folds are and the pattern holds it shape so well.

I won the smaller flowers from Wild Orchid and knew they were perfect with these colors of paper.
These were used as gifts for some special ladies that been great support for me.
So glad I could share these beautiful Cake slices from Creative Cuts and More.

Is This Spectacular or What? (heavy in pics)

Wedding season is a time when love is in the air- May I share some inspiration with you?
Hi Everyone, Dawn ll here today.
I have to say I think this turned out so Well -hope you like.
Creative Cuts and More has the most spectacular die cuts and the Cake Slice Box Set- Two Tier is one of my favorite to use.
I love the dies from Terry because they are perfectly cut and always the highest quality. I get to choose from hundreds of paper colors and weights or materials.
I see patterns on-line that can be cut out by myself but so not worth a poor quality product for something I want to last and look spectacular.


This Cake Slice Box Set- Two Tier cake (die cuts)was actually made for Terry in opalescent white metallic and I used Amethyst accessories.

Here is the basic supplies I started with to create this wonderful cake.

Let me share some steps to construct one of your own

You may also contact Terry at Creative Cuts and More to purchase the supplies and have me construct and decorate for you in your choice of colors.

I chose to use a cardboard cake form as a base. Killer red Tacky tape works best for this cake because I used metallic papers and I wanted it to stay together.I personally like to use a bone folder to make all the folds crisp, but it isn't necessary if you choose not to use one

White tissue paper works well to stuff the inside to help keep the form of each slice and not add weight to the cake.

Wanted to share a close up of the tape areas to help keep the slices together forever.

The larger size slices get placed on the bottom first and placed closely together to give the top layer the support it will need after fully decorated.

This is a quick view of the two tiers together undecorated.

These are the supplies used to decorate and assemble the Dress and Tuxedo Box Set.

The Dress & Tuxedo set come as a separate set and the suit, dress, shirt and tie can be made in any color choice you would like.
Each of these pieces can also be purchased separately.

I used Tulle that was dotted to accent the dress- sort of a thin liner so the pearl shine on the dress shows through.

Decorating the Two Tier Cake is the best part of this process. I started with the teardrop pearl and braided trim around the middle of each layer.
The bride and groom were added to the middle of the top of the cake at a slight angle to make room for decorations.
I was lucky to find these beautiful open flowers in a Amethyst shade to match the grooms shirt and tie.
I even added a small flower to the lapel and around the waist of the bridal dress

I had to add a couple butterflies to this Spring like two tier cake.

Many of these items can be purchased individually if you would like to check them out.

The Dress and Tuxedo Box set

Cake Slice Box - XL

Cake Slice Box - Large

Cake Slice Box Set-Two Tier

Please let me know what you think- I am always excited to hear if you like what I have shared or not.

Please pop over and visit Creative Cuts and More and let Terry know I sent you.

If you use my code CC&M11DawnLoth you will get a 10% discount.

Want To Share My Daughter's Album I Made Her

 Hi !Dawn here today,
I wanted to share the album I put together to give my daughter for her birthday this last week.

I started with Flower Window 6" x 6" Album from the Creative Cuts and More store. Isn't this a beautiful color?
Those yummy flowers are  Flower #06-Set and I ordered  several : in the same color as the album, acetate, and white felt.

 Wanted to share a few views of the inside pages.

I used several dies from many companies to cut out mats for each of the pages.

The pages are empty because I wanted her to add her own pictures and memorabilia.

I used Butterflies of different sizes for the page tabs.

 I used white ribbon to tie the pages together.

If you prefer rings -you can now purchase various sizes in the store here.

I used a few shades of purple chalk to color the butterflies and a couple of the acetate flowers.
I had some soft purple pearls in my stash I added to the flower centers.
I chose to add a trellis frame in white behind the opening to give a peek to the patterned paper behind.


So glad I could share my album with you today- make sure you go to the Creative Cuts and More store to check out all the albums and supplies available.