Happy Spring

 Hello friends!

I have another layout to share that I created with my March Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook featuring the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studios Spring Vibes collection. I’m using a cut file from PearTree Cut Files that is included with a kit subscription. I created a library pocket with a new die from Sizzix. It was perfect for holding my journaling and a cute tag. I layered it on top of a heart die from My Favorite Things. This is a photo of my daughter living in Denver. She couldn’t make it home for Easter last year and sent me this selfie with her dog. So cute with the Snapchat filter. 

I am linking it up to the March Pinkfresh Studios monthly challenge which is to use layers and the color palette in the below photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Check out all of the kits at My Creative Scrapbook this month. They are amazing!

~Marcia

New Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies

 Hello friends!\

I was recently sent some of the newest Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits dies to create samples with for Scrapbook.com and I had such fun playing with them!

This Papercut Cafe set is already one of my favorites. I used the Mini Caps Alphabet Stamp set to add my sentiment and cardstock from various Scrapbook.com paper pads. The paper pads have smooth cardstock which I prefer when die cutting.

I also see myself reaching for the Blossom Thinlits Die set again and again. This flower die is beautiful! I was thinking sunflower and zinnia when I created these. Next, I want to create a purple coneflower with it next I think. Scrapbook.com sent me these rub-on card sentiments that paired will with the dies.

I was a bit stumped what to put on my Gentlemen cards. My daughter regularly quotes Charles Bukowski and I shameless stole these quotes from his poems for my cards. These cards were quick to assemble. It's nice to have a masculine card on hand. The embossing folders are older Sizzix Texture Fades. 

This Easter card combines the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set with the Alphanumeric Emporeum Thinlits Die set.

These bunnies are just adorable! I also stamped card sentiments on these two Easter cards. 

I am using the Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments for Every Occasion stamp set here along with an embossing folder from Sizzix Anna Griffin line.

Besides the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set, I am using the new Mini Brushstroke Flowers Thinlits Die set. Note: The Sherbet Cardstock and Pattern Paper pads go wonderfully together with the flower die set. The Stamp set is also from Scrapbook.com and is called Sunshiny Day.

If something catches your fancy, you might want to grab them ASAP. These are sure to sell out fast.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies: http://shrsl.com/3vc3d
Scrapbook.com Mini Caps Alphabet Stamps: http://shrsl.com/3vc3q
Scrapbook.com Cardstock Paper Pads: http://shrsl.com/3vc40
Tim Holtz Texture Fades Embossing Folders: http://shrsl.com/3vc60
Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments Stamp sets: http://shrsl.com/3vc78

Thanks so much for stopping by. You can see all the supplies I used linked in my Scrapbook.com gallery.

~Marcia

Pawsome, You're Possibly The Best - Catherine Pooler Pets Peeking Out

 Hello blogging friends!

I have another Pawsome card to share with you today that I created with the Catherine Pooler Pets Peeking Out stamps and coordinating dies and the Hipster 6"x6" paper pad. These stamps and dies are totally addicting! I find myself reaching for them over and over again when I need a card.

My husband and I just returned from visiting our daughter Colette in Denver. We left our fur babies in the care of our oldest daughter Naomi. It was a tough few days for her. She recently had to put her cat down when told he most likely had cancer and there was nothing that could be done. It's also not the easiest to take care of my 18 year old dog Satchel. I guess he howled for hours. I feel so bad. He has gotten too used to me working from home and now can't stand it when I leave the house. Anyway, I thought she needed a reminder that I love and appreciate her. I'm going to put some gift cards inside as a thank you gift because she did a Pawsome job.

These pawsome stamps and dies are now available at Scrapbook.com.

Supplies:

• Catherine Pooler Pets Peeking Out Stamps
• Catherine Pooler Pets Peeking Out Dies
• Catherine Pooler Let's Party Sentiment Stamps
• Catherine Pooler Pawsome Word Die
• Catherine Pooler Hipster 6"x6" Paper Pad

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

~Marcia

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - Xyron and Craftwell

Hello blogging friends!

Xyron is teaming up with Craftwell all this week and today I get to share what I created with one of their embossing folders. I used the Star folder which will be coming to stores soon, I promise. It's a new release.

Those stars had me thinking....Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, so of course I had to dig out my Graphic 45 Mother Goose collection to see what I could find. Here is the card I created.

I love how it turned out, don't you. Let me show you how I created it.

Supplies you will need:
Xyron new Creative Station with 9" and 5" permanent adhesive
Xyron Mega Runner
Xyron Adhesive Dots
Craftwell Stars Embossing Folder
Pattern Paper
Core'dinations Cardstock
Big Kick or other machine for embossing
Distressing Tool
twine
button
scissors
paper trimmer

Step 1.  Trim down a piece of cardstock the width of your embossing folder and run it through your embossing machine.

Step 2. Use a distressing tool to sand the raised stars, allowing the core color to show.

Step 3. Cut a piece of pattern paper slightly larger that the embossed cardstock. Run both pieces through the new Xyron 9" Creative Station. Adhere the embossed cardstock on top of the pattern paper.

Step 4. Die cut a pennant flag. I use washi tape to hold my die in place. This is especially helpful with pattern paper like this, so I can be sure to get everything straight.

Step 5. Trim the journal card with the little boy looking out the window. Since there were two, I took the second one and fussy cut just the boy and the blanket out.

Step 6. I like dimension, so I adhered the boy on top of the journal card using foam squares and then adhered him to my card with foam squares also. I used my Xyron Mega Runner to adhere the flag in the upper left.

Switch out the 9" adhesive for the 5" adhesive. It is so easy to do. Open the top, pull out the 9" roll, flip up the green 5" guide, pop in the 5" roll, and close the lid. Easy Peasy.

Step 7. Run the card front through the Xyron Creative Station with the 5" adhesive roll in place and mount to card base.

Step 8. Tie a bow with some twine. This is my secret to creating the perfect bow; it's a Bow-Easy. Add a button to the middle of the bow.

Step 9. Adhere the bow and button using Xyron adhesive dots. Don't touch the adhesive dot, but instead set the backside of the bow on top of the dot, then pull gently off.

Step 10. Adhere a chipboard flag on top of the other flag using the same adhesive dots.

Thanks for stopping by, Go check out the Xyron and Craftwell Facebook pages all week long to see more inspiration.

~Marcia

Mom : Floral Box Card Tutorial for Xyron and a GIVEAWAY!

Happy Mother's Day my blogging friends. I hope you all had a wonderful day with your families. I had a fabulous weekend with my kids and even managed to get some of my flowers planted!

I am so excited to be returning to the Xyron design team! Did you know that they have a new 9" Creative Station? Let me show it to you....  The new 9" Creative Station has a sleeker design and the crank handle folds flat against the machine. It takes up less space, so you can fit more scrappy supplies into your craft rooms ;)

This machine does double duty. Not only do 9" cartridges fit, but the smaller 5" ones too.

Such a smart idea. When you open up the machine there is a green divider that you lift up when you want to insert a 5" cartridge inside.

Slide the cartridge in place, ensuring the end of the adhesive strip is between the 2 black rollers and close the lid.

Well I was so exited I couldn't wait to play with it. I decided to make a box card for my Mom using the new Heartland Farm collection from Imaginisce. A special Mom deserves a special Mother's Day card. 

Here is how I did it...

Step 1. Using a die cut machine cut out the Floral Box Card from cardstock and pattern papers. Insert the smaller die cuts into the new Xyron 9" Creative Station with the 5" permanent adhesive cartridge in place. 

Tip: This helps avoid losing the smaller pieces.

Step 2. Switch out the 5" cartridge for the 9" permanent adhesive cartridge and run the larger pieces through.

Step 3. The new Xyron 9" Creative Station still has this useful paper cutter in the back of the machine.

Step 4. Assemble the card, placing cut pattern paper pieces onto the cardstock base.

Step 5. Now let's die cut a sentiment for the card front. Run a strip of cardstock through the Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker.

 Step 6. Peel off the protective film from the top side of the cardstock.

Step 7. Set die cut on top and run through manual die cut machine.

Step 8. Peel off paper backing from select die cuts and apply to card front to spell "MOM". Tip: There is no adhesive residue when you apply the adhesive first and then die cut.  

Step 9. Embellish card with enamel dots.

I love that these cards fold flat! Here are a few more pics....

Xyron Products Used:

new Xyron 9” Creative Station,   Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker

Other Products Used: 

Silhouette Cameo,
Sizzix Big Kick,
Top Dog Dies Typewriter Uppercase die set,
SVGcuts Box Cards SVG file,
American Crafts cardstock (blue, white, and green),
Imaginisce Heartland Farm collection and Family Fun colletion Pattern Papers,
Imaginisce Heartland Farm collection Enamel Dots,
Quick Quotes Powderpuff Ink in green. 

GIVEAWAY!!!!!

 

To celebrate my return to the Xyron design team I am giving away 1 of these Xyron 3" Sticker Makers to a follower of my blog. Just leave a comment on this blog post. Bonus points if you share on your Facebook page. Just leave me another comment here that you shared. You have until June 5th to enter. Winners will be announced on June 8th. International applicants welcome.

Thanks for stopping by and Good Luck!
~Marcia