Month: December 2012

Silhouette Shop News

With all the changes to the Silhouette Online Store it has caused some issues with the site which I’m sure you’ve noticed. Things have been slow and images have been hard to find. I know their programmers have been working diligently to resolve the problems. So, things are getting better.  I just thought you’d want to know that ALL Christmas shapes are on sale for 25% off. During that crazy down time, Lori has added some NEW shapes, that I LOVE, and I want to make sure you saw them. And, right now you can pick them up on sale at the Silhouette Online Store. All of these shapes are available in SVG format at the Lori Whitlock Shop, also. Hope you are safe and sound this holiday season.

Christmas Layout by Mendi and cards by Christine

Are you ready for some scrapbooking? This is where my first love of paper crafting started, so it will always sing brighter in my heart than other paper crafts. I am not sure what I love more the happy papers or the cute grin, both are equally heart warming, right? Don’t forget to pop over to her blog because she has many wonderful goodies there.
Mendi says “For this layout I let the adorable stickers and patterned papers that came with Echo Park Happy Holidays collection inspire my design.  I was sad to realize some of the collection stickers weren’t the right size for my needs and I couldn’t find a way to fit the larger tree print paper on my layout, but with the help of Lori’s cutting files I was able to capture the same feel by diecutting similar trees and creating my own diecut snowflake banner.  I love the result.  The colors just feel happy!”
 Cutting Files already used from Lori’s Shop:
Thanks Mendi this layout is adorable!
Next up I have some adorable cards by Christine. She used the Matchbox gift card holder for the base of her cards as well as the Echo Park This and That Christmas collection, designed by Lori.
Look at the different ways she finished off these cards. I love that she used ribbon and brads for these two cards and give each of them a different look.
Christine says “If you need a couple of gift card holders quick but want them to look like you took hours to make, then the Matchbox gift card holder is just what you need.  They are super easy to cut out and put together and they look adorable and oh so fancy.”
Just plain brilliant I say, easy and cute, my favorite combination.
She also has some more pictures and instructions on her blog, so be sure to head over and check it out. Thanks Christine! Love these.
Hope these amazing projects help inspire you this Christmas season.

Christmas Village by Guest Designer Melanie Fink

Today we have guest designer Melanie Fink, of The Paper Retreat, sharing with us this amazing Christmas Village. Can you believe it is ALL made out of paper? She did such an amazing job.

Look at all the amazing detail she has added.

Personally, my favorite is the Christmas tree in the window, there is also a blackboard inside the school. Can you see it? Melanie this is stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. You can check out this project with more detail on her blog here. She has added so many detailed photos and instructions, go check it out and leave her some love. Thank you Melanie. These are amazing!

On this project, Melanie used the following files.

Christmas Village
3D Christmas Tree 3
3D Christmas Tree 5
Scalloped border from the Simple Borders set
School name banner and house # shapes are from the 14 Labels Set
Holly leaves from the Christmas Icons Set 2.  I used these leaves to create the wreath on the school as well.
These can all be found in the Lori Whitlock Shop.

Glass Etching with Joy

Today Joy is sharing with us another way to use the word art titles Lori has in the shop. I absolutely adore her project. What a fun way to showcase type, which I also love.  Joy says,

“I love working with Lori’s files in a number of ways.  They’re great for paper, fabric, vinyl, paint, just about anything you can think of!  Today I used her Christmas Word Art Vinyl 2 file .  They really are perfect for working with vinyl!  Instead of just applying vinyl to a mirror, which is a cool project on its own, I used the vinyl as a resist and added Armour Etch glass etching cream.  I let it sit for about 20 minutes…or so…actually, I ate dinner and lost track of time but then I got back to it!  I washed the cream off, removed the vinyl and voila, I had this awesome mirror.  I added washi tape around the edges to add a little color.  Don’t hesitate to try a glass etching project.  Just do what I did, buy your mirror at the Dollar Store.  Now with all that money you saved on a mirror, you can shop for more fun files!  See, I’m always thinking!  LOL!  Happy crafting!”

here is another view, no the words are not white, the light just reflects differently, creating a different look. Joy this is adorable. Thanks for sharing. Go check out more detailed instructions on Joy’s blog.

More in Shop Monday at Jessica Sprague

Today at jessicasprague.com Lori has new products to release. Today, it is on sale at Jessicasprague.com for 40% OFF during the Holiday Sale. That is a GREAT deal! This collection is HUGE. You can buy each set separately or as the entire collection. This kit coordinates BEAUTIFULLY with the Christmas Day collection already in the shop. Christmas Eve Collection can be found here.

CHRISTMAS EVE COLLECTION

Check out this beautiful layout by our Creative Team Member Lisa Barrie. She always does such beautiful work! Thanks Lisa!

Also, did you know Lori’s newest kit “Love Story” by Echo Park is a digital kit at Jessica Sprague, not just paper. This kit is also on sale for 40% off. Here are a few layouts by Lisa Barrie