Thursday, April 17, 2008

Tutorial #6 {Peachy Keen Stamps}

In this video tutorial I'll show you how to use Peach Keen Stamps to create a face on your paper doll.

Tutorial #6 {Peachy Keen Stamps}

In this video tutorial I'll show you how to use Peachy Keen Stamps to create a face on your paper doll.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Tutorial #5 {using the blackout feature}

In tutorial #5 I will show you how to cut out a paper doll with the Cricut machine using the black out feature.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Tutorial #4 {piecing with the cricut}

The Cricut Machine makes paper piecing a breeze and so much fun!!
Here is how to layer a simple shape using the Cricut Machine.

I am using the Happily Ever After cartridge to cut out Cinderella's Glass Slipper.
Next, I'll press the Icon button.

To cut this shape I'll be using the Cinderella's Frame button. I'll press that next.

Once I have cut the base of the slipper, I'll need to press the shift key to cut the top layer of the slipper. By pressing the shift key it allows me to cut the shape in the top left of the box, in this case the top layer of the slipper. {Note: the Icon button will still be lit up, you should not have to press it again.} And the Cinderella's Frame button again, then cut.

Now you have cut the two pieces of the slipper.

Next, you can embellish them with a little ink. I use chalk ink for a soft look.

Then you simply layer one on top of the other.

Add a little glitter bling and a pink pillow and you're done.

Here are a few more pieces that I have done using the Cricut Machine.




Sunday, February 24, 2008

Mini Coaster Album

I just finished this mini coaster album. I used the new "Celebrate" line by 3 Bugs in a Rug, find them at We B Scrappin' in Cicero!! And these awesome white chipboard coasters thanks to Shelly May!!
I'm on a mini album roll!! They are so much fun!













Monday, February 18, 2008

Mini Albums

Mini albums are a fun way to incorporate lots of photos into a smaller amount of page space. They are easier to hold and tuck into a book bag, purse or suitcase (if you're traveling).

Mini albums come in a wide range of sizes, shapes and mediums. The size of the standard 6 by 6 inch mini album makes it a quick project to put together.

Chip board mini albums come in lots of fun shapes. These albums are relatively inexpensive and lots of fun to put together. I used a Maya Road chipboard album when I made this ABC album for my nephew (see below).

Here is one I recently completed, it took me about 8 hours to complete.





















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