Pink by Design Mother's Day Challenge

Happy Monday, everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Pink by Design, and the challenge this time is to create a Mother's Day-themed project.  Here's what I created:

This entire card was created using the print-and-cut feature of Silhouette Studio.  I got the daffodil from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons (PPPR) Spring Garden Cutting Files set.  PPPR SVG files come in full color, so I just separated the pieces and printed them out so I wouldn't have to search for all of the colors of card stock I'd need.  I also printed the background papers...which I got from the new PPPR Spring Fling Pattern Pack of Digital Papers.  I added a wonderful sentiment from Pink by Design's Our Mothers stamp set, some chalk ink, and some lace ribbon, and my card was all done.  Super simple and quick.

Now, it's your turn.  Link up your own Mother's Day-themed project below for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Pink by Design.  You have until Saturday night to link up.  We can't wait to see what you make. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll be back on Wednesday with some new files for you.  YAY!

You've Got My Heart on a String

Hey, everyone!  It's time for another Not-a-Card Friday over at Pink by Design.  We created non-card projects that go along with this week's RAINBOW theme.  Here's the gift box I created:

I found this sweet little handled gift bag in the Silhouette Online Store, and I used a heart from the PPPR Cupid Cutting Files Set to cut a hole in the front.  Then, I created a rainbow with some Divine Twine by winding different colors around a scrap piece of kraft cardstock.  Then, I adhered the piece to the inside of the bag with some foam tape.  I added a sentiment from Pink by Design's Be Mine Stamp Set and some hearts and dots from Pink by Design's Sprinkles Stamp Set, and my little gift bag was all done!  

You still have some time to link up your own project using a RAINBOW or RAINBOW colors.  You could win a $10 gift certificate to Pink by Design! 

XOXO ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge Jan. 25 & a FREEBIE!

TGIF, everyone!  It's time for another Stuck on U Sketches Die Cut Challenge!  YAY!  The challenge this time is to create a wreath around a photo using a die cut.  I adapted this challenge to fit a card, and I created a wreath around the mat on the label I used to create my shaped card.  Here's my project:

The card base for this card came from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Layered Labels 2 Cutting Files. I just mirrored one of the shapes and welded the two pieces together to create a card.  The fun little flying heart is from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Happy Heart Cutting Files (this week's Friday Freebie).  I also got the little hearts I created my wreath with from this file...I just used the "release compound path" function in Silhouette Studio to get rid of the facial features on the little heart.  Then, I made several smaller copies of the heart and adhered them around the oval on the label.  I added a stamp from Pink by Design's Love Always Stamp Set and some doodle marks, and my little card was all done.

If you have the ability to cut SVG or DXF files, you can pick up this sweet little free flying heart HERE (free through 1-31).

Now, it's your turn!  Head on over to Stuck on U Sketches to see what the other Design Team members created.  Then, link up your own project featuring a "wreath" made out of die cut shapes.  You have 2 weeks to enter, and we can't wait to see what you link up!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you'll come by tomorrow for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Valentine Blog Hop.  We'll have lots of PPPR Valentine's Day inspiration for you, and we'll  also have some fun blog candy available.  We hope to see you there!

Strawberry Gift Box & Friday Freebie

TGIF, everyone!  It's time for another Non-Card Friday at Pink by Design.  I created a cute little gift box with the same brown, pink, and white theme as our challenge for this week.  Here it is:

This adorable little strawberry gift box came from the Silhouette Online Store, and the sweet sentiment is from Pink by Design's Love Always Stamp Set.  I tied it all together with some 3 Girl JAM Sterling Crinkle Ribbon. Here are some other views of the gift box:

I also wanted to share that there's a new Friday Freebie in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Store today.  This will be available for one week, then it will be moved to the 99 Cent section of the store.

Also, don't forget that we have a BROWN, PINK, and WHITE Challenge going on over at Pink by Design.  You have until Saturday night to link up for a chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Pink by Design.  We hope you will...we can't wait to see what you create!

Cameo Creations ~ White Christmas Challenge

YAY!!!!  It's time for another Cameo Creations Challenge!  The theme for this challenge is White Christmas.  So, you can create any project with your Silhouette machine that has to do with that theme.  It could be about snow, or snowmen, or it could be a white Christmas card.  Lots of possibilities with this one.  Here's what I came up with for the challenge:

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I got this Snowflake Swoosh Card from the Silhouette Online Store.  I embossed the background with my Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder and inked it up with some white pigment ink.  I added some pretty jewels and a sentiment from Pink by Design's Snowflakes Stamp Set.

I created a pocket on the inside with pretty patterned paper that would show on the front.  I added a little ribbon trim to the top of the paper.  Now, I can send some goodies to someone special this Christmas in the little pocket (something more than a dollar, I think...LOL!  That's all I had on hand to tuck in there for the photo.) ;) 

Okay, now it's your turn.  Head on over to Cameo Creations to see what the other Design Team members created for this challenge.  Then, you can link up your own project for a chance to win this fun little prize pack:

By the way, we're having a Design Team call over at Cameo Creations!  We'd love to add some Silhouette-lovin' crafters to our team.  Check out all of the details on the Cameo Creations Facebook Page. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow with a fun card and a Guest Designer.  I hope you'll come back! :)

Owl Treat Box ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge Nov. 16

Happy Friday, everyone!  Today is a great day for another Stuck on U Sketches Die Cut Challenge.  The challenge this time is to use a die cut of an owl on a project.  Here's what I created:

I found this adorable 3D Owl Tote Box by Lori Whitlock in the Silhouette Online Store.  I filled almost all of the pieces with Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Pumpkin Spice Digital Papers in Silhouette Studio and then cut them out with my Silhouette Cameo.  Here are the digital paper packs I used:

Owl Base: Pumpkin Spice Out West

Eyes: Pumpkin Spice Flourish

Beak: Pumpkin Spice Chevron & Stripes

Feathers: Pumpkin Spice Pattern Pack 1 and Pattern Pack 2

I added lots of ColorBox Fluid Chalk ink to the pieces and some pretty crinkle ribbon, and my little treat box was all done!  I hope you like it.

Now, it's your turn!  Head on over to SOUS to see what the other Die Cut Design Team members created.  Then, join in on the fun yourself by linking up your own project that includes an owl die cut.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Be sure to come back tomorrow for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Fall Blog Hop.  We'll have some fun projects and blog candy to share.  I hope to see you there!

Cameo Creations Thanksgiving Blog Hop

Hey, everyone!!! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far!  Welcome to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and the Cameo Creations Thanksgiving Blog Hop.   If you've come here from Jessica's blog, you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon my post and would like to start from the beginning, head on over to Cameo Creations.  This hop is all about creating Thanksgiving projects with our Silhouette cutting machines, and we have a fun challenge and some blog candy up for grabs!  YAY!  I decided to make an easel card for this hop/challenge. Here's my project:

I created the base for this card (the background piece) by welding together this doily shape I found in the Silhouette Online Store with a rectangle in Silhouette Studio.  Then, I filled it with a digital paper from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons (PPPR) Pumpkin Spice Cream Polka Dots pack and used the print and cut feature in Silhouette Studio to cut it out.  The plaid sections of the card were also created using print and cut.  I filled those shapes with the a pattern from the PPPR Pumpkin Spice Gingham & Plaid Digital Paper Pack.

This sweet little pilgrim couple came from the PPPR First Thanksgiving Cutting Files Set.  Their faces were a little small to cut out their facial features at this size, so I used the print and cut feature for their faces.  I just grouped the face, eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouths together, printed them out, and cut them.  I had to do a little maneuvering with the "release compound path" function to make sure the pupils on the girl's face wouldn't cut out, but it worked out.  I'm really happy with how their little faces turned out.  I also printed their hands and legs so the skin colors would match.  This is also a great trick to use if you don't have the right card stock color for their skin (I always have trouble with that).

The scalloped shape on this label was originally a circle I found in the Silhouette Online Store, and I just smooshed it so it would be an oval.  It is filled with the same pattern as the background. I drew the white oval in Silhouette Studio and stamped this sentiment from Pink by Design's Bountiful Blessings Stamp Set.  The banner behind the ovals is from the PPPR Sentiment Spots 1 Cutting Files Set and was filled with a paper from the the PPPR Pumpkin Spice Diamonds & Paisley Digital Paper Pack.  I love using these digital paper collections because everything is color coordinated and looks great together.

Here's a side view of the card.  I added some jute ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and some brads, and my easel card was all done!  I hope you like it!

Our BLOG CANDY for this hop and challenge is a $15 Gift Certificate to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons, a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations, and $21 worth of digital stamps from Bugaboo Stamps. There are a couple of ways to win.  You can leave a comment on every blog along the hop, and you can enter our challenge.  How do you do that?  Just create a Thanksgiving-themed project with your Silhouette machine and link it up over at Cameo Creations.  Easy peasy!  We hope you'll join in on the fun!

Your next stop in the hop is Sandra.  

Here's the entire lineup, just in case you get lost along the way. :)

Cameo Creations: http://cameocreations.blogspot.com

Monica: www.monicascreativemadness.com

Ana Maria: http://www.shortycreations.com/

Jessica: http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

Lisa: http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Sandra: http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Ceci: http://www.craftinginthenight.com/

Gobble 'til You Wobble

Happy Monday, everyone!  I'm super excited to be writing my first post as a Design Team member of the Action Wobbles Blog.  YAY!!!  I'm also so excited that Thanksgiving is almost here...YUM!  I can't wait! So, I have a fun little Thanksgiving card to share with you today.

My favorite Thanksgiving sentiment is Gobble 'til You Wobble.  So, I used it on this funny little card:

I created the card base for this 5.75" card by welding together two mirror images of this shape that I found in the Silhouette Online Store.  I added a circle burst shape that I also found in the Silhouette store.  I just can't seem to get enough of sunburst shapes!

This cute little Tom Turkey comes from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons (PPPR) First Thanksgiving Cutting Files Set.  Of course, I HAD to put him on an Action Wobble since he's been gobbling 'til he wobbled.  I thought he was just perfect for this sentiment, which is from Pink by Design's Bountiful Blessings Stamp Set.  I stamped the sentiment on a banner from the PPPR Sentiment Spots 1 Cutting Files Set.  I added some 3 Girl JAM Hot Chocolate crinkle ribbon, some doodles, and lots of ink, and my little card was all done.

 Here's a little peek of what the Action Wobble looks like under there.

Now, he's ready to wobble!

 Gobble, gobble!

Aren't Action Wobbles so fun?  You can find them at Royal Castle Shoppe or at the World of  Wobbles Site.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I'll be back Wednesday with some DT projects and some new files. See you then!

Take Every Chance

Happy Monday!!!  Today is my day to post over at Pink by Design, and I have a card to share with you that was so fun to make!  Here it is:

I wanted to create a non-frilly card to go along with this sentiment from the Pink by Design August 2012 Stamp of the Month: Illuminate.  Here's how I made the card:

I created this card using a 4x6 arrows card that I found in the Silhouette Online Store.  I think it was intended to be used with Project Life, but I think it makes a great starting place for a card. I made 2 different sizes of shadows using the offset feature (the white shadow and the kraft shadow.  Then, I mirrored the larger kraft shadow to create the card base.  I also made a copy of the rounded rectangle part of the arrows card and cut it out of the white cardstock I use for my Copics.  Then, I used a bunch of different colors of Copics to create this blended spectrum background.  I love how it turned out, and I love what my Copics can do!!!  Then, I popped up arrows with foam tape to create a little dimension.  I stamped the sentiment on a chipboard shape, added some doodle lines, and my card was all done!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll have lots of new files to share with you on Wednesday, plus I have a fun announcement to make!  I'll hope you come by! :)

Cameo Creations Challenge ~ Halloween Treats

Happy Thursday!!! It's time for another Cameo Creations Challenge.  The theme this time is to create Halloween Treats with your Silhouette machine.  Here's what I created:

I created this little treat bag using the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Candy Bucket Cutting Files and a 3D Purse Box I found in the Silhouette Online Store.  The box had handles of its own, but I just used the slice tool to cut the handles off so I could use the candy bucket's handles, instead.  I embossed the face of the jack-o-lantern with an embossing folder that came in the Cuttlebug Starter Set of embossing folders.  Then, I inked the raised portions of the embossed design with some white pigment ink so it would stand out a bit more.  The sentiment is from Pink by Design's Ghostly Greetings Stamp Set, and I stamped it on a shape I had left over from another project. I tied on the tag with 3 Girl JAM Goblin Green Crinkle Ribbon, filled the treat bag with goodies, and my project was all done!

Here's a side view of the bag so you can see how I put the two files together:

Now it's your turn!  Head on over to Cameo Creations to see what the other Design Team members created, then link up your own Silhouette-created Halloween Treats project.  We can't wait to see what you create, and you could win an awesome prize! :)

Cameo Creations Challenge ~ 3D Challenge

YAY!  It's time for another Cameo Creations Challenge!  The challenge this time is to create a 3D project with your Silhouette machine.  Here's what I created:

This fun little treat box would be great as a birthday treat or a party favor box.  I got the box from the Silhouette Online Store.  It came with the little scalloped circle.  I added a cupcake from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Panda Digital Clip Art set that I printed and cut out with my Cameo.  I cut a couple so I could hand cut parts of the cupcake to pop up with foam tape...just for a little added dimension.  I added a sentiment from Pink by Design's Take the Cake Stamp Set, which I stamped on an banner from the Pink by Design Everyday Banner Stamp Set.  My little box would look a little naked without some ribbon, so I added a beautiful bow that I made with 3 Girl JAM's Cherry Lipstick Crinkle Ribbon and the 3GJ Bow Maker.  I love the pop of color it adds. :)

Now, it's your turn! Head on over to Cameo Creations to see what the other Design Team members created. Then, link up your own Silhouette-created 3D project.  You could win a $10 Gift Certificate to Kelleigh Rattzlaff Designs.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow for Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop. I hope to see you there! :)

It's Design Team Day and a WINNER!!!

Hey, everyone!  Welcome to another Design Team Day here at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.  My super talented Design Team members have worked their magic to share some AWESOME Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics inspiration with you.  Before I show you their projects, I'd love to tell you a little about mine.  Here it is:

This fabulous little kitty came from the PPPR Halloween Critters Cutting Files Set.  I filled her in with a pattern from the PPPR Love Bug Circles and Spots Digital Paper Pack, then I used Silhouette Studio's print and cut feature to cut her out.  I used the "release compound path" function to take off her facial features so I could add this adorable Critter Face from Peachy Keen Stamps.  I also added a crown from the Silhouette Online Store, and some i-Rock rhinestones, and my prissy little kitty was all done.

The card base also came from the Silhouette Online Store.  I filled in the pieces with papers from the Sunny Skies Damask and Sunny Skies Mod Circles & Chevrons Digital Paper Packs.  Then I added the little banner from the PPPR Oktoberfest Cutting Files Set, which I embossed with my Cuttlebug Polkadot embossing folder.  I added a sentiment from Pink by Design's Bracketful Stamp Set and some more rhinestones, and my FAB{U}LOUS card was all done!

I'm entering my little card in Peachy Keen's Anything Goes Challenge. :)

Now, here are the AMAZING projects from my wonderful DT members. Please stop by their blogs to find out all of the details about their projects and show them some bloggy love.  We all LOVE comments, right? :)

Candace ~ Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses

Products used: Back 2 School Cutting Files; School Days Digital Papers

Nicole ~ Teachdanz

Products used: Honey Bees Cutting Files; School Days Digital Papers

Jeanne ~ Jeanne's Paper Crafts

Products used: Halloween Critters Cutting Files; Halloween Digital Papers

Barb ~ BugBites

Products used: Apple Picking Cutting Files

Melisa ~ Melisa's Crafty Creations

Products used: Honey Bees Cutting Files

Ana Maria ~ Shorty Creations

Products used: Apple Picking Cutting Files

Aren't their projects AWESOME?  I just love seeing what they come up with each time!  :)

I also want to announce the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons from the 3GJ/PPPR Co-Blog Hop:

Congratulations, Pruttybird!!!  I'll be contacting you with instructions on how to redeem your GC. :)

I'm working on lots of new files for What's New Wednesday next week, and I can't wait for you to see them!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow with another project to share. 

It's Master Crafter Time!!!

If you're looking for the 3GJ/PPPR Co-Blog Hop, please click HERE.

I'm so excited to show you what I created for the Master Crafter Competition that Sarah from Pink by Design organized.  We were sent a box with the following items:

• Scissor Mouse sponsored by Westcott 
• DCWV Rockstar mat stack sponsored by DCWV Deals
• Cotton Bag Sponsored by State line Bag Co. 
• 1/2 sheet of Rhinestones sponsored by Queen & Co.
• Sentiment stamp sponsored by Pink by Design
• 2 Assorted Buttons (I had to replace these from my stash because they must have been lost in the mail)

We were supposed to incorporate as much from the box as possible– realizing that one thing is a tool, and may not be used as part of the project, but used to make the project.  We were also allowed to use other things from our stash to make our project.

I have to admit that I was a little stumped when I first got my box...well, a LOT stumped.  I really had to think about this one.  In fact, I only just got my inspiration yesterday and got to work.  I'm really happy with how it turned out, especially since I was trying a few new things.  Here's my project:

I created this fun little card and goody bag.  I used everything in the box, except for the Pink by Design stamp that came with it.  To be honest, I forgot about it because it was in the bottom of the bag.  Gah!  I really need to pay more attention sometimes.  I did use a different PBD stamp, so I hope that will work.  If not, at least I had fun! :)  

The patterned paper sunburst layout is a new thing for me.  I've never put together a card like this before because, really, it kind-of intimidated me.  I always wondered how in the world people got all of the papers to line up.  Well, I decided to try it out, and I used my little Scissor Mouse to help me out.  Here's how I did it:

First, I chose 6 sheets of paper from the Rockstar Mat Stack that I thought would look nice together.  Then, I just started cutting little wedges of the papers with the Scissor Mouse (which was really easy to use, by the way).  I laid them out in a circle to get an idea of placement and made sure the wedges formed a full circle.

Next, I cut a piece of 4" x 5.25" cardstock and covered it with a grid of ATG tape.  Then, I simply started adding on my wedges, concentrating the point on an intersection of some of the lines (I used the rule of thirds to help me out).

When I finished, I turned my creation over and used my paper trimmer to trim off the excess.

I was left with this.  It looks a little messy in the center there, but I wasn't worried about that because I knew I'd be covering it up later.

Then, I cut out a simple guitar icon and a starburst seal shape (both of which I found in the Silhouette Online Store and cut out with my Cameo).  I added the circle right over the center of the "rays" and placed a sentiment from Pink by Design's All Girl Stamp Set, some buttons, and a brad next to it.  I also added 3 of my rhinestones to the top of the card.  Of course, I added lots of ink to make the card look a little grungy...which I think goes well with the rocker theme.

Then, it was time for me to work on my little cotton treat bag.

I decided to paint the bag, so I inserted a little piece of scrap card stock into the bag so the paint wouldn't go through to the other side.  Luckily, I'd watched some tutorials about stenciling shirts a while ago, or I probably wouldn't have thought to do that.  This was my first time stenciling any kind of material.

I cut the same guitar icon shapes out of vinyl.  I cut it out in two parts, which I probably didn't have to do, but it worked out.  I stuck the little vinyl cutout on my bag, making sure to press down the inside edges carefully so no paint would seep underneath.

I got out some black acrylic paint and a little foam dauber, and, with a thin amount of paint on my dauber, I applied the paint with a gentle pouncing motion.

Then, while the paint was still wet, I CAREFULLY peeled off the vinyl (so I wouldn't mess up my paint job).  Then, I set the bag aside to dry for a while.

When it was dry, I carefully applied my second stencil.  Again, if I had planned better, I could have done this with only one stencil, but, you know...silly me.  This worked fine.  I repeated the steps above, and VIOLA...

...a perfectly painted guitar icon!

To finish off my bag, I added a little chalk ink to grunge it up a little (which you might not really be able to see in the photo), and added some of my rhinestones so it would coordinate more with my card.

That's it!  I really hope you like my project!!!  I'd love to hear from you...I LOVE comments!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow with another project!