Winter Wonderland - A 3D Lit Winter Wall Decoration | SVGCuts

Did you have your first snowfall yet? Here in Edmonton we've had it for about a month now! Last week it came down pretty hard. Even though we all complain about the cold weather, Winter is actually quite beautiful! It was also the inspiration for my latest project... A 3D Lit Winter Wall Decoration. 

Isn't it "Cool"?!?

In order to make it a Wall Decoration, I added a hole to the backside from which to hang it from. Also on the bottom of the back panel, I created a cut out that folds open to allow you to insert some battery operated tea lights. This frame looks just as good as a tabletop decoration if you chose not to hang it. 

This is what it looks like with a soft glow during the day. 

Here is the list of files you will need to recreate this project:

Letter O (altered, and used to make the frame) - SVG Cuts - 3D Letters SVG Kit

Snowflakes - SVGCuts 

Christmas in the Village SVG Collection

Christmas Open House SVG Kit

Clara's Christmas Eve SVG Kit

Winter Wonderland - SVG Cuts - Free Designs

To create the Frame - I enlarged the letter O from the 3D Letters and altered the front and back pieces of it. (see the second image)

For the Front - I selected random snowflakes and if they didn't have an offset to them I created one. I then centered the "Winter Wonderland" within the center of the "O". Next, I placed snowflakes all around the empty spaces. Once I was happy with their placement, I welded only the offset of my snowflakes with the outside "O" frame. I then cut out all the pieces and decorated each of them with glitter and rhinestones. Each snowflake was glued onto its offset. For embellishments, I added a ribbon and sequin trim to finish it up. 

This frame measures 11.25" W x 10.5" H

All cut on the Silhouette Cameo

 TIP: Go easy on the glue when adding glitter to your snowflakes. Paper tends to curl when wet. To avoid the curl, you can also use the Xyron sticker maker to add a layer of tackiness, then glitter!

And now in complete darkness! COOL right?

I love to make things light up :)

I hope you enjoyed my Winter Wonderland Wall Decoration!

If you like this idea but want to make it more personal,  it's easy to change the Word Art in the center. It could say, "Merry Christmas" "Happy Holidays" in English or a different language. Make it personal, with your Family's Last name or as a gift for someone else... the possibilities are endless!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Parisian Armoire - DIY Paper Jewelry Display Stand and Storage | SVGCuts

Today I want to share with you a project I made for the July/August issue of the Cutting Edge Magazine.

Isn't it pretty?! One would never guess this beautiful armoire is completely made out of paper! Who wouldn’t love their jewelry displayed this way? This would make the perfect gift for a friend this Christmas or maybe even yourself ;)  I love when paper can be decorative and functional at the same time!

Here is what I used:

The files for this project all come from SVG Cuts Amelie's Accessories SVG Kit. 

AC Cardstock 

Me and My Big Ideas Black and White Paper Pad

Alphabet stamps by Studio G
White Inkpad

Black Embossing powder and heat embossing tool

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool (Round 25)

Cut on the Silhouette Cameo using the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition.

Follow PDF assembly instructions on how to create the Armoire and Flower. SVG Cuts also provides great video assembly tutorials!

I modified the Eiffel Tower file that is provided in the SVG Kit in order to hang the jewelry. To do this requires a bit of work. I have provided a screenshot to explain what and how I got to the end results.

1. The first thing I did was import the image that I was going to modify. Then I highlighted the image and made it a compound path and then released the compound path. The image shows you one of four sides of the Eiffel tower. The original image is solid. There are no cutouts in the image. So, the next thing I did was create little shapes inside the tower by using the draw rectangle tool. (You might want to zoom in on your image at this point, much easier to see.) To modify your shapes, and angle the squares and triangles you will need to use the point editing tool. (See the above two arrows). Once you are satisfied with your shapes move on to step 2.
2. Grab the outside outline of the Eiffel Tower from image one, copy and paste it. Highlight your copied image, select the point editing tool again and delete all the points until you are left with an image that has no tabs (like the outline of image 3).
3. Group all the little squares and triangles created in the first step, copy them. (The easiest way is to hold the shift key and click on all the images you want to group.) Drag your grouped copied images and center them onto the image you created in step 2. Group them all together. You should be left with the image in step 3 at this point. This creates the top layer to the Eiffel tower that will add strength and reinforcement. (You will need to cut 4 of these out, one for each side)
4. Next, with the other copied squares and triangles you grouped in the above step, drag them into the original cut file that you imported. 
5. Group those together. This will make up the bottom layer of your Eiffel tower.

Two of the sides of the Eiffel tower are slightly different. The same technique above was used to create the other two sides. There is no need to change the top layer piece. I know it seems like a lot of steps, but is less complicated than it sounds. Let me know if you have any further questions, I'd be glad to answer them :)

Once all pieces of the tower are cut it is easier to glue the top layer on first before assembling the tower. I used Scotch quick dry adhesive and with a paintbrush sealed the entire tower. This not only adds protection to the piece it also strengthens it.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have enjoyed this functional and yet very decorative project as much as I enjoyed making it!

Happy Crafting :)

Sympathy Card | SVGCuts

Death and dying are part of my work life.  It's hard to run from it as an Oncology nurse. I hope, in the very least, to provide comfort to those I do care for as they pass and console those that are left behind. 

A very good friend of mine recently lost a loved one, so I thought I would make her a card just to let her know I was thinking of her.

For this project, I used a few SVG Cuts files that I have altered to come up with this card. Click on the links below to see which kits the files came from.

Dove FREE DESIGNS

Flag from Toil and Trouble SVG Kit

Card from Everyday Winter Cards SVG Kit

Nobody likes to lose someone they've loved. A handmade card like this, may put a smile on their face or at least let them know how much you care for them.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Halloween Owl Witch Treat Box | SVGCuts

Hi Everyone!

Today I want to share with you another Halloween project of mine. It's a Treat Box I made for my Daughter Maia. For now, until Halloween comes it looks like a nice decoration piece! Selfish, I know... Shhhh don't tell her!

Who says only humans get dressed up for Halloween? Whoooo you!!! 

Whooo called her a Witch?!?! Boy she looks mad now, even her Bat Wings are up, LOL!

Here in Edmonton, they are calling for snow this weekend... Nooooooo! I hope those weather people are wrong, at least until Halloween has passed! It's no fun Trick or Treating with snow boots on :( 

Since snow is coming I thought it would be cute to make my Owl a Snowy-looking one!

I used a few SVG Cuts Kits for this project:

Witch's hat - Catacomb Manor SVG Kit

Bat Wings - Party on Elm Street SVG Kit

Owl - Enchanted Autumn SVG Kit

Cut using the Silhouette Cameo

The pretty patterned paper I used on the hat comes from Fleurette Bloom's Howlin Halloween Digital Paper Collection. The tag was also made on my Silhouette Cameo with the Print and Cut feature.

Look!!! She REALLY is a Witch! Her head just came flew off, Muhahaha! 

As you can see lots of room to fill up with candy maybe even a little gift :)

Don't forget to stop by SVGCuts for their Halloween sale!

I had a Hoot making this one... I can't help myself with the Owl puns! Thanks so much for stopping by today, hope you've enjoyed this unusual Halloween Treat Box!

Happy Crafting :)

Faux Woodblock Halloween Signs | SVGCuts

Are you all ready for Halloween yet? I thought I was, but then I had another idea for a Halloween Decoration. Then, I also remembered I still wanted to make some treat containers for the kids. These ideas in my head are never-ending, lol!

For today's project, the woodblock signs that you see all over Pinterest were my inspiration. I didn't have wood handy but I had lots of paper! 

Here it is...  "Happy HallowEEK!" 

I thought this was the perfect Halloween Phrase (a combo of files from a few SVGCuts Kits).

Like someone had scared you all of a sudden...  maybe a great big spider!

I have been wanting to do this since SVGCuts released Catacomb Manor SVG Kit. I knew I could turn the tall gift bag into a block. 

When I was planning the design, I also knew I wanted to make it light up with some battery-operated tea lights. The  "happy hallow" design comes from Maple Manor SVG Kit here, "EEK" and web from Catacomb Manor SVG Kit here, and the itsy bitsy spider hanging from some trendy twine comes from Spooky Cuties SVG Collection here.

To turn the bag into a block, I removed the holes that would have been for the handle. Then I created the top tabs on the box by using the point editing tool. (Making it look just like the bottom of the bag) I also created 2 circle cutouts for where I would be inserting the tea lights. 

You can make your blocks as long or as short as you like, by using the stretch function in the Silhouette Design Studio.

To create the outline for my glowing letters I made an offset. (Pictured above at the bottom of the screen capture) 

I also wanted some light to shine through the back of the EEK block letters. To do this I just cut the letters out underneath. Pop dots were used to elevate the block letters on the vellum, allowing light to filter through. NOTE: If I did this project again I would have created an offset of the EEK. I would have liked a little more light to glow around the block letters, next time :(

Once I had the word cut out from the panels, I glued vellum to the inside.

Here is what it looks like in the dark!  EEEEEK! 

Is that not COOL?

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you like this idea and maybe even been a little inspired to make your own faux woodblock signs!

 I think I might be making so many more of these for other holidays, oh the possibilities!

Happy Crafting :)

House of Haunts Halloween Decor | Facebook Challenge Entry | SVGCuts

Muhahahahahahah! Scared yet? You should be... this post is going to freak you out! WARNING, run if you don't like pictures... this is a very picture heavy post!

Today I'm so excited to share with you what I've been working on the past week! SVG Cuts is having another Facebook Challenge this time it's Halloween-themed. Of course, I can't resist a good challenge... they are so much fun! I LOVE to create, and with SVGCuts files, the possibilities are endless! For this challenge, I wanted to create a little street scene.

Wait until you see it all lit up!

  

Since I wanted to create a spooky house, the first one I thought of was the Bates House from the movie Psycho. When I looked it up I knew it was the perfect inspiration I needed for my House of Haunts! 

Creepy isn't it!

So how did I do?  Looks a bit like the Bates house, doesn't it? OK well, maybe minus Norman!

For those that are interested, here are all the SVG Cuts Kits I used:

Maple Manor SVG Kit

Catacomb Manor SVG Kit

Spooky Soiree SVG Kit

Spooky Cuties SVG Collection

Elmhurst Hollow SVG Kit

Toil and Trouble SVG Kit

Party On Elm Street SVG Kit

Midnight Jamboree SVG Kit

Gothic Flourishes SVG Collection

All cut out on the Silhouette Cameo

WOW, right! Love how it looks all lit up... I think this has to be one of my favorite paper projects to date and one of my most challenging for sure!

Look at those little faces on the Trick or Tr-eaters! The Witch looks like she's ready to beat someone with her broom... leave it to the boys to send in the girl first, LOL!

I can see why they are so scared... the skeleton, the headless horseman, the spiders, creepy tombstone door! These little cuties are working hard for their candy!

To make these little guys stand, I used a strip of paper and created score lines at different depths, essentially creating steps. Then adhered each one of them to a step.

Poor Witch, she looks terrified! And, just for some scale, the skeleton measures 3 inches tall! I'm sure she can take him on!!!

Did you notice the lights? It's a modern-day Victorian, complete with outdoor lighting, hehe! 

To add the string of lights, all I did when I cut out my house panels was add a couple of circle cutouts just underneath the roofline to poke my mini lights through. 

Because I also wanted the top of the house to light up I also created two more holes in the top roof tower as shown below. Still, plenty of room to fill with goodies if you wanted to give a house like this away!

I wanted to make the house look Evil, so another modification I did to the house was to remove the top window from the tower and add the Skull and flames. The banner was made using Print and Cut, and the file comes from TOIL AND TROUBLE KIT here. 

To the rooftop, I added iron roof trim from ELMHURST HOLLOW here. To attach it, I added a score line to make a bend and then I adhered it to the edge of the roofline and porch. I also added the crooked chimney from the same kit. 

Is that not the scariest-looking cat? He has no eyes... EEK! The file comes from MAPLE MANOR KIT.

The yellow tape you see I created with the Print and Cut feature of the Silhouette. The name of the font I used is Blackadder ITC. For the roof, I used a Japanese Scale embossing folder and ran them through the Cuttlebug. Then distressed them with a white ink pad.

For my tree of spiders comes from the Spooky Soiree SVG Kit, I used a white card stock base and inked the edges black.  The patterned paper comes from My Mind's Eye Mischievous Paper Kit. To make my tea lights coordinate with the rest of the scene I wrapped Washi tape (Recollections) around them.

Here is what the inside looks like with the string of lights through it... You could secure them all the top part of the roof but I found the lighting better when some of the lights were on the base of the house. This would also be a great idea for a Christmas Themed house, with all the lights around the house!

To close it up, I just created a little slit with my scissors and pulled the end of the cord through.

Did you notice the siding? I didn't have an embossing folder that looked like a siding of any kind, so I thought I would make my own.  I did it by creating score lines on my panels with my scoreboard. What took me forever was the ink distressing and "dirtying" of the house! But all so worth it, I absolutely love how it all came together :) Now I just have to clean up my dirty craft room :(

Here's one last look at the House of Haunts. Oh, almost forgot the flying witch comes from Midnight Jamboree SVG Kit here and the bats from Party On Elm Street SVG Kit here. I used some floral wiring and poked a hole through the top of the roof tower and used hot glue to secure it. 

I hope you have enjoyed my House of Haunts! I have had so much fun coming up with it, and if you haven't entered there are still a few days left! Good luck to all that are participating, there are already many great entries.

Wish me luck on the Challenge, I sure would love to win a Sizzix Eclipse or anything else for that matter!

Thanks so much for stopping by, would love to hear what you think :)

Happy Crafting Everyone!

Fall Flower Birthday Card | SVGCuts

Hi Everyone!

This past Monday, my baby sister graduated from being a teenager! That's right, I have a 20-year-old sister! She's the baby of the Family, came along when I was 17! Who knew my parents were still doing "it" LOL, it sure did surprise my brother and me! Now 20 years later, my kids adore her and think she's the coolest Aunty!  Happy Birthday Catarina WE love you!

We had gone away for the weekend and I had no time to get something ready before we left, so I needed a really quick card! Since she is a Fall baby I thought it would be nice to make her a Fall Birthday Card. This card was super easy a quick to put together, it must have taken me less than 20 minutes including choosing the papers! 

The only thing I did to alter this card was cut out the word "SISTER" on the strip and then cut out another contrasting layer to adhere to it. The files for the card comes from SVGCuts Cards for Mom SVG Kit cut on my Silhouette Cameo.

Speaking of SVGCuts.... did you know that they were the Grand Prize winner in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards! So happy and excited for them! Congrats Mary and Leo, what a few weeks you have had! That says so much....  if you have never purchased any of their SVG files you are definitely missing out! GO SHOP NOW!!! They are truly one of a kind! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you liked my take on my Sisters' Fall Flower Card...  I love how it turned out, hope you did too!

Happy Crafting :)

Autumn "love" Flower Shadow Box Tutorial | SVGCuts

Happy Fall Everyone!!!

Fall has always been my favorite time of year, I just love the warm colors of nature and the gorgeous flowers of the season! Today, I want to share with you a little wedding gift I made for a very special couple that celebrated their wedding this past weekend. Hope they'll like this little gift :)

Here is how you can make your own... 

(You will need an electronic cutting machine, I used the Silhouette Cameo with the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition)

• To create this shadow box, first, create a square the size of the opening of the frame. 
• Next, select a heart SVG file, I used one from LOVE ME DO SVG KIT here as my template. Enlarge the heart until you are happy with the size. 
• Then select all the flowers you would like to use. With each flower, ungroup them and place each layer on top of each other so that you can see how they would look like in the end. 
• Resize each flower then place them on top of the heart. This will give you an idea of how it will look and show you how many you may need to cut out.  
• Next step, select your papers and cut all the flowers out. I inked some of my flower petals to add some extra colors and add dimension.
• Once you have all your flowers assembled, arrange them on the heart template as you like. I used hot glue to secure them down to my heart template. 
• Select the color of your background and cut it to fit your frame. Center the heart and adhere it to your background. 
• Place the flowered heart inside your shadow box frame. If you want to you can skip the next step and you are done!

• The next thing I did was etch the glass with the word "love" written in the center of the heart. See here some of my previous tutorials.

A little bit of work but the results are amazing! Here is a close-up of the flowers... don't the flowers look so realistic!?!

Want to know where these gorgeous flower files came from... SVGCuts of course! 

Here are all the kits I used for this project:

Crisp Days of Fall SVG Kit

3D Mums and Fall Flowers Kit

Pick a Pumpkin SVG Kit

Mother's Garden SVG Kit

Love Always SVG Kit

Love Me Do SVG Kit

Crush on You Boxes SVG Kit

B is for Birthday SVG Kit

Fall Harvest SVG Kit

I'm so happy that what I had envisioned turned out even prettier than what I imagined! I love how it turned out so much, I think I want to make one for myself now! Hubby and I got married in the Fall as well, so this would be perfect for us... it will be 15 years in a few weeks, woohoo!

Congratulations to all getting married this Fall or celebrating an Anniversary this season... this one is for you :) I hope you enjoyed it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Crafting :)