Samantha Walker Creative Team Blog Hop - Snowflakes

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This month our blog hop is focused on Snowflakes!  

Samantha has some stunning snowflake options!  I created a layout using some of them to share with you today!

I used Snowflakes (#38926), (#38922), and (#38924).  If you click on the numbers it will take you right to their location in the Silhouette Online Store.  I resized them so I would have a variety of sizes and made sure to cut them with a newer blade (detailed cuts are best done with a newer blade).  My background is Polka Dot Lace (#5093).  I chose it because I thought it looked like a snowy background!  To complete my snow look I added some enamel dots and punched vellum circles throughout.  My title: Let It Snow (#14833) was a perfect final touch!

Other Supplies Used:

Enamel Dots: My Mind's Eye

Cardstock: American Crafts

Vellum: CutCardStock

Adhesive: Helmar

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Baby Boy Layout

There's nothing quite like scrapping pictures of a new baby. Today I have a layout featuring me and my littlest guy.  And it features a free cut file from the talented Juliana Michaels.  It is based on this sketch, which I created!

I am a sucker for stars.  Probably because I have three little boys...I can't get enough of them.  So when I saw that Juliana had created a cut file that was a star background I knew I wanted to make use of it!  Here's the link to her blog where you can get it for yourself!  I debated on making the cut in yellow or vellum but just opted for solid white.  I think it adds some subtle texture without overwhelming the pictures.  I also used a Samantha Walker cut file for my Border Loops (Design ID #12961) at the bottom. These pictures are from the first moments my little Boaz was alive, not moments I remember all too well ;)

Supplies Used:

Patterned Paper: Bella Blvd

Stickers: Bella Blvd, Echo Park

Wood: Studio Calico

Cardstock: American Crafts

Cut Files: Juliana Michaels & Samantha Walker

My premiere day at CutCardStock!

Happy Friday!  Christine blogging with you today!  Many times when I go to wrap a present, I realize that I have a great bag for it but no tissue paper!  Today I have a tutorial to share with you for how to make a gift bag topper that is prettier and more fun than tissue paper!  For my topper I used the gorgeous Stardream Metallic Gold Card Stock available here in the CutCardStock Store!

First off you will fold  your 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock in half - the long way. This step you may have to change (cut, fold a different direction, etc.) depending on your bag size...use your best judgement.  My bag was nearly 11 inches wide - making this paper the perfect fit!

Lay the cardstock on top of your bag and mark just beyond the handles.

Using the pencil marks as your guide, use your trimmer and cut down 1/4 inch or less to form a very small slit.

Check to make sure it fits on the top of your bag and then you are ready to decorate it!

Because my bag is plain, I decided to add words, a sentiment, and some fabulous gold washi tape.  

To decorate I cut out some leaves, using 140# Muscletone kraft card stock,  on my Silhouette Cameo that were meant to be fan folded. I attached those to the bag and then added some hand cut patterned paper leaves. I also used a couple of rows of washi tape to decorate the bottom of the topper.  I added some burlap fringe to the backside so that it hangs out the bottom. Lastly I topped the whole thing off with a big bow, some twine (with gold in it of course), and pretty medallion.

CutCardStock Products Used on this Project:

Looking forward to crafting with you again soon!

Christine Meyer

CutCardStock Design Team Member

Upcoming Storage Class: Webster's Pages Citrus Squeeze

On August 17th I am going to be teaching a class at The Scrapbooking Studio featuring these five containers perfect for your craft room or area.  They feature the beautiful Citrus Squeeze line from Webster's Pages!

These simple storage pieces are designed by fellow Ribbons Unlimited Design team member Jamie and cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.

Pencil (or scissors, ruler, markers...) holder

Round marker box

Desk caddy (my kids have requested these now)

Washi Tape Holder with two different sized drawers to accomodate different sized rolls.

This last box is awesome!  It can hold alcohol inks, stickles, paint...anything with that smaller body type and it has room for twenty of them.  As you can see I couldn't fill it up!

I'd love to have you join me for this class!  If you are interested, call the store at (309)585-0409

Supplies Used:

Ribbons Unlimited Organdy Ribbon Bright Yellow

Websters Pages Patterned Paper

My Minds Eye Washi Tape

American Crafts Cardstock

Silhouette Store Cuts by Jamie Cripps

American Crafts "My Girl" Layout

I got to play with "My Girl" from American Crafts this month for my design team work at The Scrapbooking Studio.  I absolutely loved this line!!!  Here is the first project I created!

The layout is based on this sketch from Juliana Michaels at  The Paper Bakery

I think what I love most about this line is the gray incorporated with the brighter pastels...it just makes for an interesting combination!  Love the cute Thickers too!  And as soon as I saw the color combo, I knew it was the perfect paper for scrapping these pictures of my little Lucy meeting her brand new brother Bo!  This paper would also work well for spring and Easter photos...some of the papers have girl themed writing but not all!