A Treat for You

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is my design team day at Digi My World.  I'm sharing one image from a really cute Halloween file called No Fraidy Cats.  I put this little witch on the outside of SVG Cutting File's Decorative Edge Box which was made to fit Jaded Blossom's gusset bag perfectly.

I also used Jaded Blossom's Dainty Topper Die and a sentiment from the Halloween Poop 2 stamp set.  The little bow was tied with Twendy Twine and I used Copics to color the image.

I designed this project with Jaded Blossom's October challenge in mind:  Anything Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by. 

It's a Squarey Monster!

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today is my first day as the Guest Designer at SVG Cutting Files.  As you know, I design for Annie's digi/clip art blog, Digi My World, and now I get a chance to share her wonderful SVG Cutting Files with you for an entire month!  I'm fairly new to using SVG files (have been a Cricut gal for years!) and I'm loving every minute I get to spend using my Silhouette.

The month of October will be largely devoted to introducing you to Annie's newest licensed product,

Squarey Monsters!!  These little guys/gals/monsters are so much fun.  I'd like you to meet two of these delightful monsters who will be available in the store on Friday.

 First up is Melon E4, all ready to share a yummy treat.

And next is Lure.  I'm sure Lure would love to follow you home!

Other SVG Cutting Files used:

Simple Treat Box

Curved Fold Over Card Base

Jaded Blossom products used:

Curly Label Die

Mini Tag Dies 2

Cheesy Pick Ups (not available at this time - see Cheesy Pick Ups 2)

Gusset Bags

The fence, vines and watermelons are from the Silhouette Online Store.  I also used the Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch, my own handmade crinkle ribbon, gems, and Scrapper's Spools.

I'm sure you'll love these wonderful Squarey Monsters.  You'll be meeting a lot of them this month on the SVG Cutting Files Blog.

You can also visit the Squarey Monster Facebook page HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.  I'll be sharing more of Annie's SVG's next Sunday.

What Did You Say?

This week's challenge for Delightful Challenges is to add a sentiment.  I know that sounds too simple, but I often create cards without sentiments so that I can choose an appropriate sentiment when I'm ready to give the card.   This week is also a new release at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  Along with the new Christmas characters, Wendy has designed a digital paper pack, a sentiment set, and some holiday additions. I was given Snowflake Sweeney for this challenge.  

The paper is from my stash.  I added Stickles to the punched snowflake and the snowflakes on Sweeney.  He's colored with Copic markers.
Here's the entire release - 
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You can join in the fun by linking your project to Delightful Challenges.

Cute and Cuddly

Here's a card for the Cute and Cuddly challenge at Delightful Challenges.   I've used Ellie the Elephant from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.

The papers are DCWV and the layers were made with Spellbinders Labels 7.  Since the patterned paper was busy, I decided that a simple bow with a Queen&Co heart sticker was just enough.

This week's challenge is sponsored by

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Prize $10 store cert

I hope you'll join in the fun!

A Pumpkin for You

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is my day to share a post for Digi My World Design Team Blog. I love, love, love the colors of fall and found this great paper combination in DCWV's Dots, Stripes, & Plaids Stack.  I think they're perfect for this adorable image from Digi My World's Hayrides set.

I added pumpkins cut from Jaded Blossom's Fall Die Set (a must-have!), some DoodleBug Bakery Twine and a few gems.



Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Fall!

Watercolor Background Using Copic Markers

Hi Crafty Friends, Today is my turn for Hostess Monday at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  I'm going to share a Delightful image and a Copic technique that you might want to try.   For my card today I've created a watercolor-like background using Copic markers.  The image is Candy Cane Jingles.  I used the pre colored version.

Now, let's see how this watercolor technique is done:

 Gather your card making materials including a small plastic cup, Copic Various Ink - blending solution, a paint brush, and a piece of acetate (I use the packaging from different craft products.)

 Add the blending solution to your cup and scribble your Copic color of choice on the actetate,  You can use a darker color with this method.  I've chosen BG75

 Dip your brush into the blending solution and then pick up some ink from the acetate.  Apply to the background of your image.  If it's too dark, add more blending solution.  If it's too light, pick up more ink.  You can mask your image if you'd like.  I use Cryogen paper so I know how the ink moves and I just work the ink close to the image.  If you use a more coarse paper, it might bleed into the image so test it first.

 The purpose of this method is to get a watercolor-like background in which the color has many shades (using just the one color).  Keep working with the ink and the solution until you get a background that is pleasing to your eye.  Let it dry (it will lighten with drying)

Now you're ready to mount your image and finish your card.  You can use this same method to color your image if you want a watercolor  appearance.  I hope you give it a try.

All Fall Down

I am so ready for fall weather, but our part of the state hasn't figured out that summer should be almost over.  I guess the only way I can "feel" fall is to design in fall colors and that's this week's challenge at Delightful Challenges.
I've used the Flowering Watering Can from Digital Delights by Louby Loo on this horizontal easel card.  

The mats are Spellbinders scalloped squares cut on the Cuttlebug.  The flowers are Prima and the leaves were cut using the Martha Stewart double leaf punch.  The image was colored with Copic markers.
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Simple Times

This week's challenge for Delightful Challenges is "Simple Times."  I find that the clean and simple style is the one I lean towards most so this challenge is perfect for me.
I'm using the Jubbly Panda file from Digital Delights by Louby Loo. If you haven't tried coloring the "Jubbly" animals, you're missing out on some coloring fun.  You can also get them pre-colored if you love the files but don't want to add the color yourself.

I love this paper - the leaves have a slight flocking on them.  Add some mats, ribbon, and gems and call it finished!
You can join is our challenge by linking to Delightful Challenges.  You might be the winner of our prize offered by

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Prize - $15 store cert

You Inspire Me

Hi Crafty Friends,

Can you tell how much I love the Besties set from Digi My World.  Here is yet another image from this delightful digital stamp set.

The gorgeous papers are from the Authentique Grace 6x6 pad. The ribbon is from my stash but I think I picked it up at Dollar Tree.  The leaves were die cut, inked, and embossed using Spellbinders Autumn Harvest Shapebilities.  The darling besties were colored with Copics.

Digi My World digital stamps:

Besties

Jaded Blossom dies and stamps:

Mini Tag Dies 2

Fitness Junkie stamp set

Thanks for stopping by today.

Don't Be Square!

Hi Crafty Friends, It's time for a new release at Digital Delights by Louby Loo and a new challenge at Delightful Challenges.  This week's challenge is "Don't Be Square" - use any shape card EXCEPT a square. My new release image is Flippity Frankie's Magic Carpet Ride and a sentiment from the new Wicked Sentiment set.

I chose to make a pedestal card using My Mind's Eye Boo to You papers.  I also used the MS Drippy Goo border punch, some gems, and Wink of Stella glitter brush pen.
Here's a look at the entire release:

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