Bootiful Night Card; JS

I love Halloween and I love making Halloween cards. When I opened my Design Team package from Jenlee Schoolcraft this month, I was so excited to find this Bootiful Night stamp set by American Craft.

I have a confession...I am not a cat lover BUT...I love cat crafty products and projects. This stamp set is full of super cool vintage black cats and I couldn't wait to play with them. My initial thought was to emboss them all over my card front to make my own patterned paper, but it just didn't work out. So, Plan B is to stamp them using the MISTI and some black ink instead.

The stars that are also in the stamp set were stamped in orange and a bright green to add some fun colors. I also used a black glitter marker to add some sparkle.

I tied some twine and added a cute cat charm to the front to complete the card.

Be sure to watch the YouTube video to watch the process.

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LTCCB; First Birthday Baseball Card

It's time again for another six week challenge at Love To Craft Challenge Blog (LTCCB). This is a great challenge for all things crafty! You can link your project for the challenge by going to the LTCCB website.

My project for the current challenge is this super cute first birthday baseball card. I found this project on Cricut Design Space and followed the design exactly except I added an inside layer.

If you want to make one too, here's my DS link.

Don't forget to link your crafty project, any crafty project, to the LTCCB website before the end of the six weeks. We'd love to see your project!

50th Anniversary Flip Card

One of the nicest things about Cricut Design Space is that there are so many great projects that are on there. I searched for a 50th anniversary card and found one I wanted to make.  The card was created by Theresa Donnelly originally but I made some changes.

Perfect. I cut all the elements and then couldn't for the life of me figure out how to fold it. It took quite some time to figure it out but eventually I did.

This is why I decided to film it. If you decide to make one, see below for the DS file and watch the YouTube process video to help you!

DS Link

My Sweet Prima Products; JS

I received the most beautiful items in my Design Team shipment from Jenlee Schoolcraft for the month of August. I received the following items:

My Sweet Paper Pad and Prima Flowers by Prima Marketing along with a beautiful roll of ribbon from American Crafts called Ruban Premium.

As soon as I saw the paper, I knew I need to create a card that focused on the patterned paper. I found one.

It's called a divided card and this is how you make it for a standard A2 card:

The card base is 4.25x11 scored at 5.5

You'll cut two 4x5.25 pieces of patterned papers or cardstock and then cut one of them as below:

The second one without any cutting/scoring will be adhered to the card base first and then place the top and bottom cuts to the card.

This was an easy card to make as long as you cut correctly. I took an easy way out with the embellishments by sticking to the paper to create a tag.

Jenlee Schoolcraft is a budget friendly craft supply company that has both new and gently used items for sale in their webstore. The variety of items vary but you can certainly fill a shopping cart and not spend a fortune. And to help with that, use code, Dorlene for an additional 10% off your entire order!

Rice Paper? Now What?

When I received this Stamperia rice paper from Jenlee Schoolcraft, I wasn't sure how I was going to use it. But after holding it and pondering, I thought...oooh a drapery card.

I've made this card before as part of my Monthly Card Kit using regular cardstock patterned paper but this rice paper drapes so nicely!

I also used a chipboard sticker also from Stamperia. I'm going to be honest with you. I don't do vintage very often. In fact, most times, I steer away from it.

I used patterned paper from Prima Marketing which has a vintage vibe too.

To make the drapery:

6x2.5 scored at 3.25, 3.75, 4.75 and 5 1/8"

Before folding on the score lines, measure 1.25" from the bottom right corner on the right side (note, whatever the height of the drape, make a mark halfway up the right side) and then trim a triangle from the bottom right side at the 3.25" score line to the mark you just made.

Fold at the score lines accordian style.

Add adhesive to the top to adhere to the card front.

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Be sure to check out the process video and make your own drapery card!

Baby Girl Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I realized that I needed to add baby cards to my stash and seeing this big cuddly bear was a no brainer!  This stamp set by Tonic from Jenlee Schoolcraft has the cutest bear and accessories.

This A2 card was folded in half and then in half again to give this a little fun fold.

Alcohol markers were used to color the bear and the Sissix Sidekick cut out the hearts. (See how I cut three hearts and stacked them for just a little dimension?)

This YouTube video will show the process. Check it out!

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Donut Card for Nat'l Donut Day

I posted this card on my IG on Sunday, June 7th because apparently it was National Donut Day. This card went through some "I don't know if I like it" moments but I kept going and eventually ended up with a card that I loved.

These faux postage stamp collection cards are so fun to create. I used my Cricut to cut the base and all the mats & pieces needed to complete the card. I went ahead and cut pieces for three cards even though I only used one set (for now).

You can find the Design Space file HERE.  *This is going to give you the paper portions but not the stamped images.

I may go back and add some sprinkles but as of right now, it's done.

Be sure to watch the process video to see all the steps.

Red Roses and Generational Stamping

Apparently today is National Red Rose Day and I wanted to create a beautiful stamped card. I found a Altenew layered flowers stamp set on the Trash/Treasure table at a crop. I KNOW! I couldn't believe it either!

I only have one red ink pad so I used generational stamping to create shades of red for these roses. Some turned out better than others but they are all so pretty.

It's hard to see in the photos but there is some dimension on the middle front rose that was fussy cut from the sheet that I stamped.

Watch the process video to see how this card comes together. I used the MISTI for the sentiment and swirly lines. I wasn't going to take any chances with the stamping after all the work I did!

What a beautiful card for a wedding!

Minnie & Marmalade Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I received the cutest stamp sets from Jenlee Schoolcraft called Minnie & Marmalade from Tonic Studios. For my first June project, I created a beautiful card using the paper piecing technique using Minnie and a purse accessory. 

Minnie's dress was pieced by stamping and fussy cutting the dress with paper scraps from Echo Park Our Story Matters 6x6 pad. The technique is pretty simple since this was a simple design. I used alcohol markers for her skin, hair and shoes. Colored those in before adhering the pieced dress.

To finish off the card, I used more paper scraps from the same 6x6 pad, a white arch and an enamel bow from Eyelet Outlet.

How sweet!

Watch how it's put together on my YouTube video:

(I had an ink oops on the bag label, but watch the video as I just color right over it!)

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Sparkle and Shine Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

Is it too early for Red, White and Blue card? I used a striped embossing folder and Sparkle & Shine die cuts all from the Jenlee Schoolcraft website, to create a July (patriotic) birthday card.

There's plenty of sparkle since I used clear glitter glue to really jazz this card up and some star shaped enamel dots to add more fun!

Overall an easy card since my Big Shot did most of the work. And I'm ok with that!

If you're looking for budget friendly crafty supplies, look no further than Jenlee Schoolcraft website. She has lots of supplies both new and gently used to make pretty, crafty things. Use my first name, Dorlene for 10% off your order. 

Printable Cuttable Creatables Spring Hop

Hey friends! Welcome to the Printable Cuttable Creatables Spring Blog Hop. (Scroll down for all the hop details.)

With graduation ceremonies right around the corner, I decided to add some graduation cards to my stash. There are quite a few cut files available on the PCC website (and some are free) but I decided to use the You Did It file.

Once uploaded into Cricut Design Space, I changed a few areas to customize the tassel, diploma ribbon and one of the offset layers to match school colors.

As always, I stack the pieces before adding adhesive. This helps visualize the project and avoids a gluey mess. With some small cuts, it was great to use my picking tool and fine tip adhesive.

I used both black and white markers to add highlights and don't you just love the red glitter paper to add sparkle!?

Watch the process video on YouTube:

Card Cut Measurements:

Base 5.5x11"; scored at 1.75, 5.5 and 9.75"

Patterned Papers:

Two at 3.5x5.25"

One at 1.5x5.25"

Two at 1x5.25"

Band 1x10"

White cardstock (optional): 4x5.25"

I mentioned above that there is a Spring Blog Hop going on at the PCC Blog. The Hop goodies and offers are active from May 15 through May 22nd.

There is a free file available for everyone who has the secret code (the code will be hidden in one of the participating blog posts) and one lucky hopper will win a Virtual Wallet prize. 

To be eligible for the Virtual Wallet Prize, viewer must leave a comment on the main blog post telling us their favorite blog post of the hop.

There will be discounts and specials too. Be sure you visit the main blog for all the details! You don't want to miss the hoopla!

Blog Hop main link HERE  and here's the other blog posts:

• Paula 
• Dorlene You are here!
• Michi
• Ana

Five Products for a Simple Card; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I created a beautiful and simple card using just five items; paper, stamp, embossing powder, enamel dots and a ribbon.

The stamp set used is Documented by Kaiser Craft which is available on the Jenlee Schoolcraft website. I love the sentiments and simple designs in this set so I decided to keep the card simple as well. I think it's perfect for a unique graduation card.

I used the yellow cardstock to mat the beautiful soft floral paper. I think this gray/yellow combination makes this good for both female and male recipients. 

If you're like me, we have lots of embossing powders that sit in a container and hardly used. Because this was going to be a card with few frills, I wanted to put some pizzazz where I could. I think I nailed it! What do you think?

See the process video on YouTube:

Do you like making simple cards? What are your Go To items when cardmaking?

For your budget friendly needs, go to the Jenlee Schoolcraft website for new and slightly used crafty products. The selection is vast but remember this is not a big box store where the quantities are endless. If you see a product you like, your best bet is to get it now because it may not there later. These products range from simple embellishments to stamps to dies to embossing folders and so on...

And...use my name, Dorlene for an extra 10% off your order!

Funny Cards

I participate in as many challenges I can with card making and scrapbooking. It really helps me with trying new things and pushing myself. 

With these three cards, I did just that. I used three funny stamps from Rubbernecker that I've had for years; three different Snoopy stickers (stolen from my granddaughters' sticker bin) and a window die. Oh, I almost forgot. I used background paper using Cricut Design Space print/cut feature. 

These are pretty simple and I love them so much!

I also created a YouTube video and you can find it:

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Masculine Card Using an Embossing Folder; Jenlee Schoolcraft

Oh, I have a fun masculine card for you today. I am using Crafter's Companion Time Piece embossing folder from Jenlee Schoolcraft for half of the card front. The other half are strips of scrap paper.

You can watch the process YouTube video but this card is pretty simple. 

Jenlee Schoolcraft website is your Go To for budget friendly new and gently used crafty projects. You'll find a great assortment of items at excellent prices AND if you use my name, Dorlene as the coupon code, you'll receive 10% off your total. Can't beat that!

I used a stamp Sophisticated Animal for the focal image on the card front and two different circles. One cardstock and one in vellum. I love the way this turned out. It's so unique and perfect for a birthday celebration!

Spring Arch Fun Fold Card

Hi there, it’s Dorlene and I’m excited to announce that I’m guest designing this month on the Printable Cuttable Creatables Blog. It’s Spring and a perfect time of the year for butterflies, flowers, sunshine and even rain. 

I decided to create a different kind of card to feature the Spring Butterflies SVG cut file. I’m calling it a flip out arch card. I don’t know the official name, but this one pretty much describes what it is.

After uploading the Spring Butterflies file into Cricut Design Space, I also uploaded the Spring Borders SVG cut file set. You don’t necessarily have to use this file, but it sure does add more Spring fun! The card base was also created in Cricut Design Space using their free shapes & score line.

You can watch the YouTube process video to help visualize how it was made:

After everything was cut out with the Cricut, as always, I put the small pieces together to create the images.

The butterfly is so pretty with three different shades of yellow to create more dimension and interest. I love it!

As shown in the video, layer and adhere the different Spring Borders to the inside and also the open arch shape that is the card front.

I used foam adhesive to place the butterfly within the arch; added sequins; and stamped a Happy Birthday sentiment to finish the card.

I love, love, love how this turned out! Making the base was so easy on Cricut Design Space!

Be sure to go to the Printable Cuttable Creatables website for so many cute SVG cut files. Their blog has so many cool projects as well. It's a great place to be inspired!