Category: Die Cutting

So Easy

Anyone that knows me, knows that hand making cards is just NOT my thing. They end up as clutter and turn into trash after I spent way too much time on them, so you can imagine my hesitance at making any of Lori’s amazing cards. Don’t get me wrong, they are BEAUTIFUL and inspire me as I upload them into the shop. And this week that desire to play with them over ran my clutter theory, and boy am I glad. These cards were so easy and fast! I think it took more time glueing pieces together than it did cutting everything, and it didn’t take that long to glue them.

I used a few of Lori’s files for these cards as well as her “Note to Self” collection from Echo Park. The “Birthday Button Set” inspired this round of cards. Originally it was just going to be one card, but I had left overs and some other patterns I was dying to try. I also used  “Card Base and Envelope Set 2” for the Birthday card. These are AMAZING. If you have not tried any of them head over to the shop and grab one, or two, or three ;). They cut out so fast and beautiful. For the star card I used Lori’s “Belly Band Cards.” I can’t say enough about how quick and easy these were. I definitely see card making in my future thanks to Lori. Glad she has lots to choose from. There is a bit more info on my blog if you need it… happy card making, Lisa

Back to School is just around the corner

Look what Corri has created for us today. She made the cards out of one of Lori’s shapes welded together, SMART!  Corri says… ”

I cut Lori’s  3″ x 3″ stationary box from this adorable apple paper from DCWV – Grade School Stack. I increased the size of the box so that it filled the 12″ x 12″ mat.  I embellished it with this 3d bow.
For my little note cards, I welded two scalloped squares from this set.
The little apples are from Lori’s Patriotic set.” Great job Corri, check out her blog for more details.
Thanks Corri for this adorable teacher gift idea!

WINNER and so many goodies

First of all lets get to the winner. Straight from Lori this morning…
“Hello everyone! I am blown away at the response to the FTR2 Giveaway! We had 539 entries! Thank you so much for your participation and support. You all seriously ROCK! I wish I could send product out to everyone! Now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for…. here are the two lucky winners of the complete FTR2 collections:
Tailored: Nicole Doiron
Documented: CallyAnn Cornwell

Nicole and CallyAnn please email your address to me at: info@loriwhitlock.com and I’ll make sure you get your prizes. Please note the these products are not shipping until August… but that’s just around the corner… can you believe it!!

Keep your eyes out for more giveaways… I have a couple more that will be showing up in the next few weeks.” Congratulations ladies!
I hope you will stay a bit longer and see what our amazingly talented design team has created. First is Krissy. She used Lori’s Wheel Card, “Scalloped Box,” “Relax Summer is Here,” and “Don’t Bother Me.”  She has wonderful instructions with detailed photos on her blog. Go check it out.
Next is Natalie.  She created this beautiful owl box.  Make sure and check out her blog because she gives instructions and more info about this adorable project.
And finally my last design team member to showcase is Joy. She embellished a children’s bucket with Lori’s “Don’t Bother Me.” file. What a great way to personalize something.
and don’t forget the back.
Thank you ladies. I love all your projects! Check out these ladies blogs for more detailed info on each projects. 

Puzzle Gift

Joy has created this beautiful gift from Lori’s “Puzzle” cutting files. She is so much better at describing this than me, so here you go

“I was so excited to give Lori’s great 12 pc puzzle a try.  First, I printed a photo of my son with a penguin onto thin chipboard.  I love that photo!  We had it taken when we did a behind the scenes tour at Sea World last summer.

After it was finished printing, I stamped directly onto the chipboard with the “You’re One of a Kind” sentiment.  I cut it using my KNK Zing die cut machine.  I’m still learning to use that machine and I had the blade turned up a bit high and didn’t have the cut centered quite right.  Regardless, I think it turned out so cute!  I put in into a clear pillow box, tied it with a ribbon and then added the “Shore do Miss you” sentiment.  I’m sending this to my Mom who lives many hours away.  I think it’s such a cute and unique way to send a happy hello.  Consider using this same idea for invitations!  I’ve done that before and they were a huge hit!
Happy Crafting!

Thanks Joy, this is a great gift for loved ones. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa