Recycle Project!

Hi, I have a great recycling project for you!

We all get those cups from companies with random logos on them. The cups are useful but the logos are not quite what you would tote around. I have a great idea for you, cut out some vinyl and cover it up! 

  Before I get into the project don't forget to get your Miss Kate Cuttable Freebie of the Day!!

Below is a cup I received from some company (I blurred out the name so there are no issues). I like the cup but not thrilled with the logo.

I used the adorable Frog In Love file at Miss Kate Cuttables. You can easily adapt any design to your project. If the design is larger then your image, just cut out a square or circle to start as your base and then add your design. I had no problem covering the eagle logo with my large frog. I just purchased my file, opened it up in my Silhouette editing program, adjusted the size I wanted and cut it out on my Cameo 3. (I used vinyl but this can be cut with paper used on scrapbooking pages and cards as well.)

I loved how my cup turned out. I even personalized it so while I'm at work, everyone knows who's cup is it! 

 

Give this recycling project a try. (You can also do recycling with free tee shirts by using iron on vinyl.) If you do make something with this file, please post pics in the comments and share it with all of us!

Happy Crafting!!

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A Journey in Bible Journaling with Joy Clair, "Call on the Lord"

Welcome to my first installment of A Journey in Bible Journaling. I am brand new to it and if you ever had in interest in doing Bible Journaling, follow along as I find out the do's and don'ts of Bible Journaling.
First pick your Bible. I purchased mine off Amazon. There are many Journaling Bibles out there, find the one that is right for you.

A Look inside:

Below is my first page using the "Call on the Lord" stamp set from Joy Clair.



As you can clearly see, it isn't the best but it is a start. The first page is always the hardest to do. I learned a few things with my Bible page that I would like to share with you. (I am not saying that everything I try will work in your Bible pages, all Bibles are made with different papers and you will have to try yours out. I suggest you see if there are any blank pages in your Bible and pull them out. Use these for all your experimenting. Use as little space as you can so you can try different mediums in the space you have. Keep these in the back of your Bible inside a page protector. Make sure you use a pen to mark each "trial" so you know what works and what didn't and what medium looks like on the papers. )

1. I used Versafine ink. I do NOT recommend using this ink if you are doing more then stamping an image. It smears, takes a long time to dry and does not work well with other mediums. I suggest StazOn. It comes in many colors and is waterproof. 
2. I colored my image with colored pencils. This is a fun medium to use on the correct ink. I had smearing with the Versafine but with StazOn you will not have that problem. I love to color and using pencils is like going back to basics. It is relaxing and easy to carry if you want to do your Bible Journaling on the go.
3. Glitter pens. I think glitter pens are a MUST for Bible Journaling. I LOVE the sparkle it gives to all my lettering and doodling.
4. Washi tape is fun to add for color, to put over mistakes or to fill in some blank space. There are a million colors and patterns of washi tape so you can go crazy adding it to your pages!
5. Distress Inks. I want to add color to all the passages I have read. This way I know what I have read and what I haven't. I tried using distress inks this time. They worked very well. I just need to work a bit light handed so it will blend more smoothly next time. Distress inks come in all kinds of colors so I know I will have lots of choices when it comes to shading my text. It is also easy to see though. I am sure you can find other inks that will blend over text, just make sure you test an area before you commit to a large area. 
6. Highlighters. I tried the old tried and true highlighter that I had laying around but as you can see, it looks like I am crossing out words and not highlighting them. I found out that if you use "gel highlighters" you won't have that problem. I have purchased them and waiting their arrival. I will have them ready to go for my next Bible Journal post. 
7. Inking. If you are into fancy doodling that I was told Pitt pens. They come in all sorts of sizes and won't bleed though your paper. I have not tired the Pitt pen myself but I have Micron pens and they seem to work just as well.

Well, that is all I have for now. I hope you like my first installment of A Journey in Bible Journaling!! Until next time, Happy Crafting!!

Miss Kate Cuttables 2018 Design Team Announcement

Good Morning! Just a quick post to let you know I am a new design team member for Miss Kate Cuttables for 2018! I can't wait to show you all the wonderful designs I used to make my projects and cards. Don't forget to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any of the projects coming up!

If you would like see more projects and cards done with MKC (Miss Kate Cuttables) jump on over to their blog!

Check out all the designs over at the MKC website and don't forget to collect your freebie DAILY! Yes, they post a DAILY freebie so check in daily for your free file to make your own projects.

Happy Crafting!!
Jen

2018 Joy Clair Design Team

No project today, just here to announce that I am on the new Joy Clair Stamps Design Team for 2018. Stay tuned for some great projects with their wonderful stamps and also Bible Journaling stamps.

Check out Joy Clair's Blog with the announcement posted and do some shopping at their site!


Keep Crafting!!
Jen

Miss Kate Cuttables Guest Designer Card Number 2

 This fun and easy shaker card was made with the Miss Kate Cuttables cut file Halloween Witch Shoe Frame. I will take you step by step and show you how to make this basic shaker card.
You will need a die cutting machine such as a Silhouette or Cricut to make this card.

Open up the file in your favorite editing program. I am using the Cameo 3 by Silhouette.

 Size the image to 4inches wide. If you keep the ratio locked, the length will adjust automatically. (aprox. 4.5 inches wide) Cut it out on black paper. 

Next weed or clean up the design and take it off the mat. You just made a die cut! Now you can use the die cut as is and mount it on a card or make a fun shaker like I did.

Cut a card that is 4.33 x 5.5 inches. Score at 4.25 and .125 or 1/8 inch to the left of your regular score. This is to allow room for the shaker and so the card folds correctly. Add the decorative paper to the front of your card and die cut a circle in the center. Use a 3.5 inch circle die. 

Glue the die cut image over the circle on the front of your card.(I did this step later but you should do it now.) Keep the edges of the circle behind the black border of the die cut. (I accidentally glued it on backwards, it really doesn't matter which way you glue it, it is reversible.)

Using some recycled plastic, glue a piece large enough to cover the hole on the INSIDE of the card as pictured below. 

Using some foam tape, begin to add tape around the circle in the inside of the card front over the hole. Keep the foam on the card and not on the hole itself. I wanted my items to shake around freely so I doubled up on my foam. I also went around the inside of my foam with a powder tool to remove any tackiness so my shaker pieces would not stick to the adhesive. 

 Now the fun part! Fill your shaker with all kinds of goodies. I used sequins, plastic balls and beads. You can use tiny punches, pearls, sand or any other tiny items you want to "shake" around in your card front.

Remove the backing from the foam and add a piece of 4.25 x 5.5 piece of cardstock. I used purple. Use a color to match your patterned paper.The shaker card is finished. Now to decorate the front a bit. I used a die cut sentiment and cut it several times from the purple paper and layered them together to give me a thick die cut word. I glued it on the lower right hand side of the card and I was finished.....

So I thought.....

I decided to play a bit more and added the shaker to a 5.5 x 8.5 inch card. I added some black paper for the base, a purple embossed piece for the second layer and some die cuts from Miss Kate Cuttables (Spiderweb Set). I used the card for my shaker element and added a few little pieces from the shaker for some color. For fun I added a spider with google eyes!

Hope you enjoyed all the ideas and die cuts from Miss Kate Cuttables!
Happy Crafting!

Jen from Jen's Crafty Place

Miss Kate Cuttables Guest Design Team

Hi! This is Jenny Fruchey from Jen's Crafty Place as your Guest Designer today! I can't wait to share my Halloween card with all of you!

This adorable die cut is from Miss Kate Cuttables Witch in Cauldron. This is a larger card size then the normal A2 (4.25 x 5.5). I made this card 8.5 x 5.5 so I can make the design larger. You can cut the witch in cauldron any size you would like to match your card size. That is the great thing about cutting these designs with your own cutter.



Now let's make the card!

Gather your supplies:

Purple cardstock base 8.5 x 11 inch
Black cardstock : 8.25x 5.25 and 4.25 x 5.25 inch
Purple pattern paper: 8.125 x 5.125 inch
Orange pattern paper: 4 x 5 inch
Scrap white cardstock for Sentiment
Black in Memento for Sentiment
Miss Kate's Witch in Cauldron cut from cutting machine finished size: 5.25 inch
(Scrap paper: two shades of green, two shades of orange, 2 shades grey, black, 3 shades of purple)
Rubber stamp with Halloween saying: Toil & Trouble from tailored expressions used now retired
Layered dies to cut saying: Sizzix Labels Fancy #4 the
Crafter's Companion Clear Sparkle Pen
Faux Enamel Dots: Made by Me
Foam Squares

Make your Witch in Cauldron from your Miss Kate Cuttables file. Use scrap papers to cut each layer and assemble with clear glue. Make the die cut fit the card you have decided to make. If making the size I did, assemble her to 5.25 inch total size. Add some sparkle pen to the bubbles and all parts of the insides of the cauldron. I do like sparkle so I added some to the bows on her shoes too!

Next, fold your 8.5 x 11 inch piece of purple cardstock in half for the card base and set aside.  Stamp your sentiment on white cardstock and cut with your favorite shape die. I used Sizzix Labels Fancy #4. Cut out a shadow layer, I used black with the same die set.

Cut your black mats, purple pattern paper and orange pattern paper to the sizes above. Adhere with tape or glue on the purple card base. Add the die cut and the sentiment with foam squares, add faux enamel dots and you are done!

Happy Crafting and Happy Halloween!!
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Taylored Expressions 9th Birthday!

Today I am celebrating with Taylored Expressions on their 9th birthday with a Birthday Sketch Challenge.

I took the sketch from above and made a "thank you" card using their Hippo Birdy stamp set. The sketch is fun and can be used in a variety of ways. I plan on making a few other cards so check back often!

Happy Crafting!
Jen


This is another one I made for the challenge!