A couple of "lovely" cards

I am blogging today at CutCardStock and sharing a couple of "love" cards!  I had so much fun creating both of these!

The different color combination on this one really makes this one pop.  I created my bottom layer of ruffles using an American Crafts border punch.  Once I had layered those on I added a row of Imaginisce rhinestones.

Next up I have a card featuring Doodlebug Designs "Sweetheart" Collection.  I love the combination of the kraft color with the red and pinks.  One of the patterned papers in the line is a graph style paper.  I decided to use it to cut out the word Love and then to cut out a little crossword looking piece for the focal point of my card.  I think this is my favorite paper in the collection!!! 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: CutCardstock

Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design, Bella Blvd

Rhinestones: Imaginisce

Enamel Dots: Recollections

Ribbon: American Crafts

Doily: Jillibean Soup

Chipboard: American Crafts

Easy Birthday Card Ideas

Hi CutCardStock Fans!  Christine joining you today to share a couple of quick (yes, really) birthday cards!

First up we have one that utilizes washi tape!  To form your chevrons you will want to do the following:

1) Line up the washi tape diagonally with a top corner and go down diagonally

2) Repeat on the opposite side so that the two tapes meet

3) Trim so that they have space (lightly using a craft knife works really well) or leave no space.

4) Then do two additional chevrons below that and one above.

Embellish with a lot of a little!  I have used several supplies on this one - but I have also stopped at just words!

This one is even easier!  I simply used a die cut for my "Happy Birthday" words but before attaching it to my card base, I added some doilies underneath.  It adds some texture and makes it more interesting than just a die cut!  Once again, you could add a lot to it, or you could go simple as I did with just a few additional embellishments to bring in some color!

CutCardStock Supplies Used:

Cardstock: CutCardstock

Stickers: American Crafts, Little Yellow Bicycle, SRM Stickers, 

Washi Tape: My Mind's Eye & Doodlebug

His and Hers Birthday Cards for CutCardStock

I had a post up on Friday at CutCardStock and didn't share it yet because of the Practical Scrappers blog hop.  I had fun putting together his and hers cards and using another one of my sketches :)) Today I created a couple cards using pieces from our Brown Bag line.  I actually created two cards - one for a man and one for a woman - and they are both based on the same sketch.  I wanted to show you how easy it can be to take a simple sketch and make it work for you over and over again!

Here the cards are side by side and here is the sketch I worked off of.  

You can see that I followed it somewhat loosely.  Using the initial base to create and then letting my creativity roll from there!  But I wasn't done with just creating the cards, I wanted to have matching envelopes!

 I used items that coordinated with what I had done on each card and the same basic "sketch" for my design but they each work for a man and a woman.

 These brown bag envelopes are fabulous and a little bit of coordinating washi tape to dress them up even more can make them extra special!

Supplies Used:

Patterned Paper: Teresa Collins

Die Cuts: Teresa Collins, Elle's Studio

Stickers: SRM Stickers

Washi Tape: Bella Blvd, My Mind's Eye

Wood: Studio Calico

Enamel Dots: My Mind's Eye

Zap Dots: Helmar

Snowflake Card Ideas

It's my day to show off the Stardream Metallic Cardstock at CutCardStock.  This stuff is stunning but a bit of a toughie to photograph....see all that shimmer! :)  To create the base of the card I used a cut from Samantha Walker.

I cut the base for this card from the Sapphire Stardream Metallic Cardstock (totally my favorite of all of them!) I used my Silhouette Cameo and then backed the front with  CTI Glama White Marble Translucent paper.  It reminded me of snow with the marble look it has...making it perfect for a snowflake card!  You may have noticed that several of us have been using the Silhouette Cameo to do our projects recently.  I was stunned at how beautifully it cut thru this cardstock!  I just set it to double cut my card and it came out nice and crisp.    A few simple stickers, gems, and washi tape are the final touches.

This card is way more simple than it first appears.  The base is created with more Crystal Stardream Metallic Cardstock.  I then used a snowflake punch and punched out Antique Gold Stardream Metallic Paper.  I created a row of snowflakes along the bottom of the card and worked up from there - connecting limbs of the snowflakes.  Adhering these was nice and easy - I used a mini glue dot in the center of each snowflake.  Once I reached a height I was satisfied with I topped them with a ribbon border.  A doily and letter stickers polish the card off and create the trendy combination of silver, gold, and white.   

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: CutCardStock

Ribbon: Walmart

Letter Stickers: American Crafts

Stickers: Echo Park, SRM Stickers

Washi Tape: Queen & Co.

Christmas Brown Bag

It's a busy week for me on Design Team Blogs!  I love weeks like this because I get to share with you all the goodies I have been creating behind the scenes!  Today I have a gift bag that I made for CutCardStock. I've recently discovered the fun in decorating plain old gift bags.  Earlier in the year I shared with you a gift bag topper and today I am going to share a decorated brown bag.

I have a full set of instructions up at the CutCardStock blog - so if you are interested in all the details hop over there to grab them!

Supplies Used:

These goodies from CutCardStock

Chipboard: Teresa Collins

Flair: WeRMemory Keepers

3D Letters from Cardstock

I am up today at CutCardStock!  As I looked at the rich hues of the reds and blues in the Flavours Gourmet line, I knew I wanted to do something in my son's bedroom with them.  He has a baseball themed room and being the fourth child, it is to say the least, neglected.  I came across these 3D Letters that I knew would be just perfect!

Can you believe those are just cardstock????  My husband walked in and thought they were wood!  

 Now I could give you a long, drawn out play by play on how to create them.  But really, it's as simple as print them on your cardstock, cut them out, fold them, and adhere!  You have got to check out this link to Mr. Printables where he provides every letter of the alphabet.  

The lines print in dark grays...and they showed up great on the three lighter color cardstocks (chili arbol, chestnut creme, and squid ink) and well enough that I was able to get the job done on the darker cardstock (candied blue violet)!

Sometimes I am just amazed how great cardstock can transform a project, and in this case, a room!  

CutCardStock Supplies Used:

CutCardStock Canvas

 Some of my friends have titled me the "Canvas Queen" because I love to make simple canvas home decor using my paper crafting supplies!  It's quick, easy, and I can change it out when I want a new color combo or look!  Today I am sharing a canvas that I made for CutCardStock.

To create this project you just need a few simple supplies:

-An 11 X 14" Canvas

-A 1 1/2" circle punch

-A Heart punch

And one sheet each of (links are available at the bottom of the post):

Flavours Gourmet Candied Blue Violet Cardstock

Flavours Gourmet Chili Arbol Cardstock

Flavours Gourmet Lemongrass Cardstock

Flavours Gourmet Caramelized Mustard Cardstock

CTI Glama White Marble 

(Any of the sizes can certainly be changed to fit your supplies)

-Punch out enough circles to cover your canvas and then determine if you want to make them in matching rows or random (I went with random).

-Attach them to your canvas.

-Use your heart punch and punch hearts from the 

CTI Glama White Marble .

-Add those randomly throughout your canvas.

And there you have it!  A quick and easy way to add a fresh, one of a kind piece of decor to your house!

CutCardStock Supplies Used:

 Have you entered the CutCardStock World Cardmaking Day contest yet? It couldn't be easier...we'd love to have you enter!  Click here to find all the details!

Christine Meyer

CutCardStock Design Team Member

Create Your Own Napkin Rings

Busy, busy, busy!  This post was shared yesterday at CutCardStock with a quick and pretty way to dress up your dinner table!  

 I created some napkin rings to add to my table using some CutCardStock in beautiful fall colors and a few simple embellishments.

To begin cut a 2 X 5 1/2" strip of cardstock using the  Dark Orange Basis Cardstock and die cut a leaf (I used my Silhouette Cameo - but any shaped leaf, even a punch, would work great) using the Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock.  I love all the sparkle that the Stardream Metallic Cardstocks add!  

 I love to upcycle items from around the house.  The base for my napkin ring is made up of a gift wrapping tube that was left over!  I cut it down to 2 inches.  The cutting on this does not have to be perfect...as you can see it is well covered up.

 I covered the tube with my cardstock and then inked the edges in a coordinating color.  I then added a lace border sticker right down the middle.  I topped that with an offset leaf, a cork heart, and a few sparkles.

Once I slid those onto the napkins, I decided I wanted an extra punch of color and texture.  I added a green wired ribbon simply tied with a knot and that took care of it!  

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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