Simple Woodsy Wedding Card | SVGCuts

If you read my last post you know that I recently attended a wedding this past weekend. Click on the link if you missed it and want to see the cute personalized wedding gift I made for the cute couple.

So for this post, I want to share with you this simple card I made using a card file from SVGCuts Five Minute Card SVG Kit. The cool thing about this card was that when I made it last week I really had no idea what the wedding theme or decor would be like this weekend... but to my surprise, it totally had a woodsy feel to it. I was really excited to see that my card was a perfect match for the evening and the couple! Funny how sometimes things happen that way ;)

When I made this card I had imagined a tree with the couple's initials carved into it. Trees to me symbolize strength, growth, family, and forever and was why I thought it would make a cute card. The original design of the card has "love" written in the center of the heart, but of course, I always have to put my own twist on it and added the couple's initials. If you look closely you can see right through the plus sign between their initials... I thought that was pretty cool!

For this A2 card, the files were cut out using the Silhouette Cameo. I used craft cardstock and a sizzix embossing folder to create the wood impression.  I then rubbed some walnut distress ink along the edges. I added some Wink of Stella to the tiny hearts and the flower petals for a little sparkle. I finished the card by embellishing it with a wooden button and a twine bow. I left the inside blank as I wanted enough room to write a message.

Hope you guys liked my Simple Woodsy Wedding Card today.
 I wish Stefano and his beautiful Bride Breanne, the happiest of marriages. May their love grow stronger and deeper with time.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

First Day of School Teacher's Gift Card/Holder | SVGCuts

Hi guys!

Just wanted to share with you all the card I will be sending along with my kids for the teachers on Tuesday. This year they have a late start, probably because they went until the very end in June! Whatever the reason I am so grateful for the last few days!

So here are the First Day of School Teacher's Gift Cards I made! What teachers wouldn't love to receive these cuties?!

Here is what they look like on the inside.

I created some cutout tabs on the inside offset layer (3.5 inches apart) just make sure when you glue the layer down you don't glue them down! I also created the card using the bottom (yellow) layer by welding the flipped image of it together to create the base of the card. See the image below for the pieces I used to make the cards ;)

Here is a close-up so you can see the embossing, inking, and other embellishments! The backpack blues stamp comes from Craftin' Desert Divas School Zone set. Thought it was the perfect sentiment for teachers on their first day back ;)

Files for this card are a mash-up from SVGCuts, Miss Baker's Classroom SVG Kit.

Hope my little back-to-school creations, have inspired you to create gift cards of your own :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Wedding Cake Box Cards | SVGCuts

It's Wedding Season!

 And today I have a few Wedding Box Cards to share with you all :)

Take a look at these beauties... Oooooo, ahhhhh! Looks so good I could almost eat it! 

The recipients will love their card for sure! 

Love how these cards fold flat. Oh, and check out the coordinating envelope, love it! Mary from SVGCuts thinks of everything!

This card comes from SVGCuts Autumn Box Cards SVG Kit. So simple and yet it looks so complicated to make. Watch the step-by-step video to see exactly how!

Here is another version of the same card... 

and coordinating envelope!

Hope you liked my Wedding Cake Box Cards and remember them the next time you need to make a Wedding card ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Paper Lantern Card Birthday Card | SVGCuts

Hello, my Crafty Friends!

Today I have a Paper Lantern Card to share with you all! The files come from SVGCuts latest kit Spring Blossoms. Perfect timing on their release... Just so happens one of my amazing friends who happens to be Chinese celebrated a birthday a few days ago. So I thought this would be the perfect card for her ;) Happy Birthday Ling, Ling!

Anyways, let's have a look at the card I made her :)
This card is SO pretty and super quick to put together!

The stamp I used comes from Craftin Desert Divas, Simply Said Stamp Set.
I also used some Trendy Twine on the lanterns.
And, for a pop of color, I added touches of gold using some paint markers.

Hope you enjoyed my Asian theme inspired Paper Lantern Card :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Lucky U - Shamrock Treat Box | SVGCuts

Have you seen the latest SVGCuts, Feeling Lucky SVG Kit? If you haven't, you must!!! It was SO worth the wait :) Check it out HERE!

I immediately fell in LOVE with the Shamrock Box, and of course, had to drop everything and make it right away! Usually, I wait for Mary's how-to videos to see how to put it together, but I really couldn't wait,  LOL! It took some figuring it out but it all came together nicely :)

I added some elements from the other pieces of the kit and made it my own, so many possibilities here. The stamp I used comes from Craftin' Desert Divas - Happy Celebrations set.

Hope this has inspired you to create some St. Patrick's Day projects of your own. Anyone receiving this will surely feel "LUCKY"!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Gumball Machine Shaped Birthday Card | SVGCuts

 Hey Everyone!

Today I have a  couple of cute cards I made for some upcoming birthdays. I thought it would be fun to use this file from An Afternoon at Auntie Elaine's SVG Collection (gumball machine file) and turn it into a shaker card. I had never done a shaker card before and thought it would be cool!

How cute did this card turn out?! I absolutely love it!
Can't wait to make some more shaker cards!!!
SO fun and interactive, I'm sure the kids will love it!

The file for this card comes from SVGCuts An Afternoon at Auntie Elaine's SVG Collection.

To create the shaker portion of the card, I used a foam layer that I cut using the Silhouette Cameo. 

TIP: To cut foam I just set my speed to the lowest setting and my blade to the deepest setting and used a double cut. Worked really well but didn't cut all the way through. So I slowly pulled away from the foam shape around the cut lines and it tore really easily! Next time I think I will try doing another double cut without moving or unloading the mat.

For this card, before gluing together the back layer of the gumball machine I stamped it with a cute stamp from Craftin Desert Divas - Happy Celebrations

For this next card, I used buttons.
I always have way too many laying around, this was the perfect way to use some!

This stamp comes form Craftin Desert Divas - Simply Said

This time I stamped the card on the inside of the card and created a window by using two acetate sheet layers and sandwiching the foam in between them.

Hope you've enjoyed these super "sweet" gumball-shaped shaker cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Perpetual Paper Christmas Block Calendar | SVGCuts

Can you believe Christmas is almost here!?! WOW, how time just flies so quickly!

Today I want to share with you my latest SVGCuts DT project, it's a perpetual Christmas Block Calendar! I have been wanting to create one of these for the longest time and so I finally did it using all different kinds of files from SVGCuts. For the complete how-to's click HERE and check out the SVGCuts Inspiration Page.

For those of you interested in winning all of these kits listed below, make sure you leave a "comment" and "like" on the SVG Cuts Facebook Fan Page where they shared this project! HURRY, it's for a limited time only! Good luck, that's a lot of kits!!!

3D Letters SVG Kit

Caramel Apple Pie SVG Kit

Christmas Gift Bags and Boxes SVG Kit

French Quarter Ironwork SVG Collection

Fun and Games SVG Kit

Mistletoe Manor SVG Kit

North Pole Express SVG Kit

Rockin and Rollin SVG Kit 

Spirits of Christmas Past SVG Kit

 The calendar part is actually quite simple to make... if you can assemble boxes you can make this piece. Once Christmas is done you can put the tree and presents away and use it for the rest of the year! Make other little miniature decorations for upcoming holidays, have fun, and be creative!

Hope you guys liked my take on a perpetual Block Calendar, if you make one please share it with us on the SVG Cuts Fan Page. We always love seeing the fan's different take on projects!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

3D Paper Snowy House Treat Box | SVGCuts

I finally got around to making the 3D Snowy house box from Winter's Chill SVG Kit, and I absolutely love how it turned out! How cute is that!?! I've had this file in my SVG stash forever, and I can't believe it took me this long to make it!!!

This little house is a gift in itself but it's also big enough to add some gifts or goodies. Add a tea light to the inside and watch it glow! Make a few more and you have the beginnings of a paper Christmas village!

To add a more Christmasy look to it, I added a wreathe to the front of the house from the latest Santa's Surprises SVG Kit and shrunk it down quite a bit. I love how festive the house looks!

Hope you like my take on this SVGCuts 3D Snowy House Box, hopefully, will have some time to tackle the Mistletoe Manor soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Fallin' Pumpkins 3D Paper Centerpiece | SVG Cuts

Even though it feels like Winter, it still is technically Fall! I know it's hard to believe especially if you're from my side of the world, lol! So here is one more Fall themed project I have to share with you guys :)

Regardless of what the weather is like outside, I am excited to share with you my latest SVGCuts Design Team post! Here is my Fallin' Pumpkin Centerpiece! Probably one of the tallest creations I have made to date!

For all those interested on the SVGCuts kits I used, here lengthy list below!

3D Mums and Fall Flowers SVG Kit

Bedtime Stories SVG Kit

Caramel Apple Pie SVG Kit

Crisp Days of Fall SVG Kit

Enchanted Autumn SVG Kit

Fall Harvest SVG Kit

Mom's Garden Gifts SVG Kit

Here are a few more close-ups... top view...

flower view,

and a back view...

Here is what it looks like without the bottom container, still gorgeous! I so love the Fall and its gorgeous colors!

I have had this centerpiece on display on one of the Units at the Cross Cancer Hospital where I work! I love how something as simple as paper can become art and brighten up space, maybe even make someone smile!

Hope you have enjoyed my Fallin' Pumpkins as much as I enjoyed creating them :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Scaredy 3D Paper Cat Treat Box and Card | SVGCuts

"Meeeoooow" says Scaredy Cat!

With Halloween around the corner, I thought it would be cool to make a Scaredy Cat Treat Box for my latest SVGCuts Design team project!

For those interested in all SVGCuts kits I used to create kitty, here it my long list!
Want to win all these kits? Leave a comment on SVG Cuts Facebook feed where you see the Scaredy Cat post! Hurry this is for a limited time!

3D Mums and Fall Flowers SVG Kit

Bedtime Stories SVG Kit

Christmas Cuties SVG Collection

Fruity Fiesta SVG Kit

Haunted Forest SVG Kit

Maple Manor SVG Kit

Toil and Trouble SVG Kit

Kitty has been eating lots of Halloween candy lately! 

Here he is with a belly full of treats ;)

and to go with the Scaredy Cat Treat Box, I thought it would be cute to make a coordinating card. Such an easy card to make, love this paper from My Mind’s Eye - Mischievous Collection.

Hope this has inspired you to create your own Scaredy Cat treat boxes for Halloween or other animal lover occasions! I think he would also make a great centerpiece for a cat-loving party!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Rose Heart Shadow Box | SVGCuts

Recently one of my high school besties Daniele was in town for a post destination wedding celebration. Haven't seen much of her in years since she moved to London, England after University. We did get to see her and her man a few summers ago when we visited London. This summer she married her best friend Benni in a gorgeous villa in Tuscany! 

Today I want to share with you the gift I made them. Since I am in love with shadowboxes, I thought I would make the happy couple a Rose Heart Shadow Box as a little wedding gift from us.

For examples of other shadow boxes I've made, click here, here, here and here.

Below is a close up of the roses and the word love etched on the glass. Click here for a previous etching tutorial.

To replicate your own Rose Heart Shadow Box you will need:

The rose file from - Crush On You Boxes SVG Kit cut at various sizes.

Cut on the Silhouette Cameo.
8 X 8 Shadow Box (purchased from IKEA.
Etching cream

Yes, that is it! Simple and easy, yet elegant results!

Once again, congratulations Daniele and Benni! It was so nice to see you both again, I really enjoyed our afternoon together! Wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Happy Mother's Day - Tea Time Box Cards | SVGCuts

Happy Mother's Day! 

I hope all the Mommys out there reading my post today are enjoying some time with their babies!

Today I want to share with you a few more box cards I made for Mothers Day (hope mine don't see this before I give it to them, lol!). These cards come from SVGCuts latest Box Card SVG Kit, the tea time box card makes the perfect Mother's Day card. I can't get enough of these cards!!! SO easy to put together, I'm not sure I want to make a card any other way now!

These cards are so cute and I love that they lay flat and slide perfectly into an envelope! How cool is that!?!

The paper from the above card comes from Dovecraft Collections, Tea Party, and the card below's paper comes from First Editions, Spring Feast Paper pad.

The cards were cut out with the Silhouette Cameo and the sentiments were created with its Print n Cut feature.

Keeping this post short and sweet, so I can go enjoy some Mommy time :)

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)