Believe

Do you believe in mermaids? It would be great if they really exist. Today I am sharing an easel card using Mermaid Digital Stamp from Little Blue Button Stamps.

CARD RECIPE

Image: Mermaid colored with Prismacolor pencils

Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen

SVG file: Seashell Narwhal by KBD

Glitter cardstock from Recollections

Blue cardstock from Recollections

Pearl beads in various sizes by Jots

glue and foam tape

I made an easel base by welding two base pieces from the Seashell Narwhal pattern together at the bases. I folded the top half of the top half over to attach the paper piecing to.  The paper piecing was cut from glitter cardstock.

Color Palette

Skin: Henna, Peach, Light Peach, Pink

Hair & Body: Copenhagen Blue, Aquamarine, Light Aqua, Light 

       Green, Black Cherry, Dalia Purple, Process Red

Crown: Gold glitter pen

Spectrum Noir Glitter pen saw added to the body and tail.

The finished mermaid was attached with foam tape.

I hope you enjoyed my salute to the mermaid.

Have a magical day!

Lou Lou Halloween

Hi! Today I am sharing a card made with "DS Lou Lou Halloween" from KaDoodleBug Designs. The image is printed on a 3 by 5 inch piece of Spectrum Noir Cardstock and colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. 

The image is mounted on a 3 1/4 by 5 1/4 inch yellow mat. That is mounted on orange and purple triangular mats embossed with Halloween cricut folders. This was all mounted on a black 4 by 6 inch mat, then on a 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 inch yellow embossed mat. The finished card is 5 by 7 inches. All the papers are from Coredinations.

Color Palette

Skin: FS 2,6, TN2, PP1

Hair: OR1,2, GB7, TN9, EB4

Hat/Dress: PL4, LV3, BG10

Ghost: IB1,2, blender

Broom: RB1,2, TN1, 2, LY2

Shoes: IB1,4,8

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Shirley

Fall Wreath

 Today is the start of a new Facebook challenge called "Fabulous Fall" on the KBD Challenge page. You can create  anything you like as long as it is fall themed, so grab your favorite fall files and get creative!

For my "Fabulous Fall" project I made a 12 inch fall wreath using these adorable files.

                                                     

I used an 11 1/2 inch tag board ring as the base of my wreath. I cut about thirty 3 to 4 inch leaves enlarged from the files used. This was a good way to use up all my fall colored scraps of paper. The squirrels are about 5 inches tall and each acorn is about 1 1/2 inches. I made the 7 by 3 inch title in design space using Pooh font. I used three, 1 inch pieces of 1/4 inch wide ribbon to make a hangar. This was a fun, easy project.

Thanks for stopping by. I can't wait to see all the great fall projects you all make!

Pumpkin Pickin Double Z Card

Fall is in the air!

Today I am sharing a double Z card using the KaDoodleBug Designs files, "Pumpkin Pickin" and "At the Pumpkin Patch" (for the pumpkin pile.) 

The prints used on my card are from DCWV. Solids are from Recollections. The tractor and wagon are each 3 inches long. The title is 4 1/4 inches long. I mad an extra bear to peek out from behind the pumpkin pile. I used the pile of pumpkins from the second file and also made extra pumpkins.

Here is a link to my design space Z Card pattern, if you would like it. 

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/45025151

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Shirley

It MOOSE Be Autumn

KaDoodleBug Designs Sneak Peek

KaDoodleBug Designs is having a sneak peek of new files to be released tomorrow. For my single page layout I used "CK Autumn Moose" and "Fall Borders."

 I combined the two files to make the border at the bottom of the page. This is how I positioned the two files before I welded them together in design space. I made the border about 8 inches long.

I used the pumpkin border to create a 4 inch accent for the 4 x 6 inch photo mat. This mat was then mounted on an additional 5 x 7 mat. The smaller double mat is 3 x 4 1/2 inches.

The extra words for the title are made using "Pooh" from Cricut.

Most of the prints for my layout are from DCWV and the plain cardstock is from Recollections.

Be sure to check out all the new files at www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Shirley

Lou Lou Sew Crafty

Hi! Today is my day to share on the KaDoodle Bug Designs blog, so I decided to use the adorable "DS Lou Lou Sew Crafty" file. I am really loving the new digital images by Whimsical Inklings!

My sister is an avid sewer and quilter so I decided to make some projects for her. The "DS Lou Lou Sew Crafty" images were the perfect accents for my projects.

Materials 

DS Lou Lou Sew Crafty from KaDoodleBug Designs

Parlor Patchwork from SVG Attic

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Spectrum Noir cardstock from Crafter's Companion

Pixey Stix paper pack from The Paper Studio

Pearlescent cardstock from Recollections

Glitter cardstock from Core'dination

ribbon

1 inch and 7/8 inch button

adhesive, foam tape

The svg for the sewing machine and cards is Parlor Patchwork from SVG Attic.  I must say that working with the sewing machine pattern in design space was very difficult, so I wouldn't recommend it to a novice. The tutorial from their site for it's assembly was very good though. The sewing machine was made 7 1/2 by 7 inches (excluding the spool holder). The digital image is 3 1/4 inches tall. I love how this sewing machine turned out! 

The thimble card was very easy to put together. I used a combination of glitter cardstock and pearlescent cardstock for the top layer. This card is 6 1/4 inches tall and the digital image is 4 1/2 inches tall. I used a scrap of ribbon to tie the layers together.

The tri-fold card was a quick, easy project. It measures 4 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches. The digital image is 3 3/4 inches tall. 

I printed my images on Spectrum Noir Cardstock by Crafters Companion. The images range in size from 3 1/4 inches to 4 1/2 inches. I used my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers to color all the images. 

Color Palette

Skin: FS1,2,3,8

Hair: TN1,2,GB 1,6,7,9

Dress: BP1,3,4, GT1,2

Socks: GT1,2

Shoes: IG1,4

Machine: CR2,3

Color Palette

Skin: FS1,2,3,8

Hair: CR10, 11, DR 5,7

Dress: LY3, CT3,4, OR1,2

Socks: CT4, OR1,2

Shoes: IG1,4,9

Thread:BT1,4,5

Color Palette

Skin: FR1,2,3,8

Hair: CT1, LY3, CT4, GB6,9

Dress/Bow: BT1, 2,4

Tomato: CR10, DR5, LG5,4

Shoes IG1,4,9

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

Tiny Teddies Autumn Sunflower

Hi! Today I am sharing a shaped card made with the sunflower bear from "DS Tiny Teddies Autumn" from KaDoodlebug Designs. I am loving these adorable digi images from Whimsical Inklings! It can be found here:

http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63&products_id=1428

Card Recipe

Digital Images: DS Tiny Teddies Autumn from KaDoodlebug Designs

Card SVG : Cricut

Papers/ Cardstock: Prints are from Harvest House Stack by DCWV

           Colored cardstock from Recollections

           Images printed on Spectrum Noir by Crafter's Companion

Markers: Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Embellishments: 4 small white pearl accents

Extras: adhesive & foam tape

The card shape was made in design space by welding the flower shape to the right side of a 5 by 7 card base. The image is 3 inches tall and the mats are 3 7/8 and 4 1/8.

Color Palette

Bear: TN 2, 3, 5, PP1

Sunflower: CT4, OR1, LG #,5, TN 4,5,9

Fence: IB1,5

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! ~ Shirley

Roasting S'mores Kit

Even though the stores are full of "Back to School" displays there is still plenty of time to go camping and make some s'mores over the campfire. DT Shirley here sharing a cute little S'mores Kit containg everything needed to make two s'mores.

I used the adorable "Roasting S'mores Skunks" file to decorate my box.

Materials

"Roasting S'mores Skunks" svg file

Gable Box svg file from My Scrap Chick

Paper is "Summertime Stripe" from the Happy Campers Collection by Doodlebug Designs Inc. Other papers from my stash.

Acetate cut to 2 1/2 by 3 inches

small hole punch

6 inch piece of twine

Glue, glue dots or tape and foam tape

S'mores ingredients, of course!

The box measures 4 1/2 by 3 3/8 inches, just large enough for the ingredients for two s'mores. I used the slice feature in design space to create the frame around the box window.

The skunk is 2 1/4 inches tall and is attached with foam tape. The s'more tag is about 1 1/2 inches. I punched a small hole on the right side and attached it to the side with twine. For the title I sized it to 3 inches wide, then trimmed  the word 'Roasting' off.

I filled a sandwich bag with two small Hershey bars, two marshmallows and two chocolate graham crackers. A few of these would make a great addition to your next camping trip! Enjoy! 

 

U R Purr-fect Easel Card

Hi! I've been in a coloring mood and since KaDoodle Bug Designs has a ton of new, very cute digital images by Whimsical Inklings, I have been busy playing. This is from the set, " Hannah With Pets," found here: http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63&products_id=1349

I used an easel card pattern from My Scrap Chick for the card base. I attached the image to the circle shape using design space and used the print then cut feature to print and cut it out. The "purrfect" sentiment and font are from cricut.

Papers Used

Green & pink glitter papers by Coredinations

Blue pearlescent paper by Recollections

Printed glitter paper by DCWV

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers Used

Skin: FS1, FS4, TN2, PP1

Hair: CT1, CT2, CT3, GB5, GB7

Dress: CG1, CG3

Apron: PP1, PP2, PP4

Cat 1: IG1, IG5, IG9

Cat 2: BG1, BG2, BG3

Grass: CG1, CG3, DG2, CG4

Figure was outlined with TB1

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Shirley

Bald Eagle Centerpiece

I just love anything patriotic!

Today I am sharing another teepee design, this time a 4th  of July centerpiece created with the KaDoodle Bug Designs file, "CK Bald Eagle." I also used a star and title from cricut.

The eagle is 5 3/4 inches tall. The star is about 7 inches.

The title is 5 3/4 inches across. The completed centerpiece is about 11 inches tall.

Back view

Papers used are from "Americana" from COLORBOK and paper from my stash. I made my base using red tagboard for stability.

If you would like the directions on how to create a teepee card or would like my design space pattern for making a teepee card, go to my June 20th post. (To make a centerpiece the same size as mine you will use 8 inch squares for the base.)

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Shirley

4th of July Unicorn 3-d Star

Today I am sharing a 3-d star decoration using the KaDoodle Bug Designs file "CK 4th of July Unicorn" that can be found here:

http://kadoodlebugdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=826

I also used a 12 inch tinsel star that I bought at the dollar store and an 11 1/2 inch 3-d star pattern from My Scrap Chick.



 

I glued the 3-d star to the tinsel star using a hot glue gun, pushing the sides in and being careful to line up the points. I added a 6 inch, four loop bow, made with 5/8 inch ribbon from Offray, to the center. Finally I added the completed unicorn to the center of the bow. The unicorn was made from glitter cardstock and is 5 inches tall.

This decoration looks good from both sides so I can hang it in the window if I want. I'm really happy with how this project turned out. Thanks for looking and Happy 4th of July! 

~ Shirley

Fairy Bears

Today I played with combining KBD Cutie Katoodle patterns.

For my first Fairy Bear I combined the CK Cupcake Fairy Bear with the flower from the CK Sunflower Peeker Bear. This bear is 7 1/2 inches tall.

For my second Fairy Bear I combined the CK Ice Cream Fairy Bear with the flower from CK Bumble Bear Flower. This bear, with flower, is 5 1/2 inches tall.

I gave each bear vellum wings. The bottom layer is Juliana Lilacs from K & Co., and the top layer is dragonflies. (Source unknown.) I added six layers of 6 x 12 inch pieces of purple glitter tulle, gathered, and tied in the center with a 12 inch piece of purple, 1/8 inch ribbon. The extra ribbon was tied to make a hanging loop. A green and purple bow was added to each bear. 

These would make cute decorations for a little girl's room, a tree, or great decorations for a special package.