Tag: die cutting

Flip Swing Cards by Christine

These cards are one of my favorite products that Lori has created and Christine has done such a great job personalizing them. LOVE these Christine!  lisa
Lots of oohs, and aahs occur when I showed these cards to friends.  The Swing Flip cards are just adorable and oh, so much fun.

Just pull the sides and the card opens to reveal the inside and the backside of the front panel.  Lori has created these great card files in many different panel shapes.  Everything from scalloped circles to squares to stars.

Here is another look at the card from a different angle.  I used papers and pretty stickers from the brand new collection Sweet Girl by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park.  The sentiment Happy Birthday came from another card file by Lori called, Happy Birthday card set.

I also made a fun flip card for a boy using the brand new paper collection, All About A Boy, by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park.  This particular flip card file also includes the panel shapes that I used to cut the patterned paper from.

Sorry that the card looks a little warped.  These kinds of cards are little hard to keep standing for photographs.  This photograph shows what the inside of the boy card looks like when pulled apart.

 I added a little washi tape on the panels.  Yes, new washi tape from Echo Park!!  Love it!!  The next photograph shows the back of the card.  I used some of the Echo Park matching cardstock paper to create the card base.  It is a double sided paper with orange on one side and red on the other.

Supplies Used:
Flip Swing Card Set 2  (See the assembly video at this link too)
Happy Birthday Cards  (Happy Birthday sentiment)
Sweet Girl paper collection and embellishments by Lori Whitlock for Echo Paper
All About A Boy paper collections and embellishments by Lori Whitlock for Echo Paper
Silhouette Cameo

Scrapbook Layout by Mendi

I’m so excited to share with you this layout by Mendi. I need some warmth and Spring in my life and this is perfect. Mendi says…
“I’m back with another double page 8×8 layout to coordinate with the colors of my layout I shared last week from our same vacation.  My design was inspired by a beautiful sketch created by Allison Davis that called for lots of flowers and Lori definitely has plenty of beauties to choose from. I set to work layering her cutting files using her newest Echo Park “Sweet Girl” collection papers and brads. There are so many irresistible papers to choose from.  I think this collection would also work well for so many darling Easter & Spring projects!  Hmm… I think I think I just inspired myself with a challenge for next week.  Until then, stop by my blog today for enlarged views of my layouts”.
To create todays layout I used the following cutting files designed by Lori:
‘1 Great Day’ Phrase (Silhouette store only)
Flower Leaves (Silhouette store only)
3 Flower Leaves (Silhouette store only)
Flower (Silhouette store only)

One Dollar Wednesday at Jessica Sprague

Today is One Dollar Wednesday at JessicaSprague.com!

That means from now until midnight (Pacific time) you can pick up a couple of digital kits for a steal…

First of all is the 2013 Planner. It is on SALE for 75% OFF, which makes it only $3.25!!!

2013 PLANNER

TODAY for JUST $1 you can grab the popular: You Make Me Happy Layout

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY LAYOUT

This layout template is perfect for a quick page to add to your project life pages or into your digital scrapbook (hint hint It is also available in Lori’s shop as an SVG if you don’t do digital but want to cut it out on your die cut machine)

And, you can snag the following awesome product for HALF OFF… which makes it ONLY $7.50 (that’s a real deal): Office Oriented Collection

OFFICE ORIENTED COLLECTION

While you are at jessicasprague.com getting your kits, be sure to check out the samples made with each of these kits in the “more images” tab at the bottom of each listing.

Project Life with Christine and Valentine Decor by Natalie

Christine is a girl after my own heart! Organization AND cuteness. Who could ask for more? Have you caught the Project Life bug like many of us? Check out what Christine has done and maybe make a few of your own. Be sure to hop over to her blog because she has great instructions and pictures to help you make your own cute organization. 
I’m working hard at doing a Project Life style album this year for my family.  I have to say that it is very different than the way I normally scrapbook.  Everything from the product, information documented, style, and organization.  So I thought that I would tackle a couple of these issues before it got too late and I was overwhelmed.  I really like to be organized so this was a top priority for me.  Since I don’t have any official PL supplies besides the page protectors, I am having to make everything from scratch.  (I am actually waiting for the Lori Whitlock Honey Collection, Love It!)  (have to say, so am I)
When I can, I have been cutting journaling cards or design elements and I needed somewhere to store them.  I came across this Crate with Handle Box file in Lori’s store and thought it would be the cutest box to keep all of those cards in.  They were also so easy to put together.  

Here are a couple of things that I have been collecting for future weeks of Project Life.  The die cuts that you see are called 5 Chevrons and are new in the shop!  
Natalie has created an amazing chalkboard decoration for her home.
As Valentines Day gets close, I get more and more in the mood to make hearts, cookies and just fun stuff.  The other day I went to Home Depot, looking for “something” to make a Valentine sign for my front porch, but, came back with a giant chalkboard.  They had pre-made chalkboard and even dry erase boards that I knew needed to come home with me.  So this project was born.
Since I didn’t have to cut wood or paint, this came together really fast.  I just picked some of my favorite Valentine files from Lori’s shop, and cut them out of hot pink, light pink and white vinyl.    This thing is big, 2 feet by 4 feet actually.  So my vinyl shapes were big too… I took out the you from the phrase file, and added a little heart to the O.  It turned out so cute, and my kids loved it when they saw it, and lots of little pictures and words have already been drawn all over it.  I plan on changing it once a day until Valentines.  I’ve already been asked numerous times when it’s their turn to be on the board!  Happy Valentines!
All the files I used were from Lori Whitlock’s store:
I love you because phrase found here
Valentine borders 2 found here
3 Banner set found here
11 Hearts found here

Valentine Goodies by Mendi and Joy

We have such an amazing Creative Team. They have shared with us many beautiful Valentines Day projects and today is no different. Mendi has this adorable layout for us. She says…

“I had so much fun using Lori’s new Love Story collection and great cutting files on this layout of my little sister’s wedding.  I think it’s become a bit of a personal challenge for me to see how many of Lori’s patterns and cutting files I can fit on a layout without feeling overwhelmingly busy and today I was able to fit 7 different diecuts!  It makes me realize more than ever that next to paper and adhesive, a digital diecutting machine is really a must have tool!   You can see more details about my design at my blog today.”
Here’s a complete list of all the shapes I used:
3 Lace Borders  (Silhouette Store)
You Are Loved Phrase  (Silhouette Store)
Next I have a fun project from Joy. This would make an adorable decoration in your home. Joy has great instructions on her blog so be sure and take a peek. Joy says…
What goes great with any Valentine’s decor?  Candles!  I thought it would be fun to use the Kissy Lips file along with the XOXO from the Valentine’s Set to help me set a festive mood.  I cut the lips and XOXO in alternating pink and red vinyl and then applied them to the votive holders, which I found at my local craft store.  Next, I popped in some votive candles and I was all done!  I just love the way they look on my mantel.  Actually, I like looking at them so much that I keep moving them from room to room!  LOL!  You’ll have fun creating with these files too!