cutting circles...

 

There is something so amazing about picking up a pair of scissors and cutting away.  The lines aren't perfect, the shapes kind of just evolve and when all is said and done...I LOVE it...most of the time!  Today's happy project #12 is all about making it unique, simple and one of my favorite...layered!

  

As you may have recalled, I created digital baby shower invitations using this gorgeous photo below as my inspiration...

I tried to layer as much pink as possible, but there is only so much time in my day for that so I did as much as I could.  Following this, I have begun to work on a few of the party details, starting with the favor tags.

Supplies: TAG - American Crafts (paper), My Mind's Eye (paper), Pebbles (paper), Papretrey Ink (stamp, ink, cardstock, die), Therm O Web (adhesive).

Found a few pieces of scrap paper in the bin and went to cutting the leaves and flower layers by hand.  The tags were created from Papertrey Ink's die and stamped with a Papertrey Ink sentiment as well.  I have been trying to think of a favor and like the idea of a felt flower brooch.

Supplies: CARD - Cosmo Cricket (paper), DCWV (paper), October Afternoon (paper), Pink Paislee (tag), Martha Stewart (decorative tape), Papertrey Ink (stamp, sentiment), May Arts (ribbon), Making Memories (staples, paperclip, safety pin), American Crafts (foam adhesive, stamp), Epiphany Crafts (circle punch small/large), Therm O Web (adhesive), kraft pocket, felt, yarn.

Although this one ended up on the card, think it may be the winner for the favor.  Well, time to get project #13 underway and complete.  It keeps changing, but think I may have found a direction...think recycle.

What do you enjoy making with just your scissors as your guide?

Andrea

friends forever...

Are you hopping along with Therm O Web today?  A little combination of DCWV and TOW to start our week!

 

This project is all about the scissors.  Created a heart framed shaped card using beautiful papers from DCWV and my favorite adhesives from Therm O Web.  Getting a bit of a late start to this hop so I do apologize.

Erin – http://dcwvinc.blogspot.ca/
Sarah – http://www.sarawandrews.com/
Debbie - http://www.debbie-lovescrappin.blogspot.ca/
Thomisia – http://thomisia.blogspot.com/
Andrea - http://andreascreativepapertrail.blogspot.ca/ - you are here
Amanda – http://oldenough2beakid.blogspot.ca/
Patti - http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.ca/
Rita – http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/
Rebecca - http://www.myclutteredcorner.com
Dayna Sabrina – http://sabrioletdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer C - http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/
Hilde – http://hildejanbroers.blogspot.nl/
Audrey - http://audreypettit.wordpress.com/
Britt – http://pinkpapercrowns.blogspot.com/
Daniela - http://www.danieladobson.blogspot.ca/
Jan – http://scrapnsurprise.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://erinyamabe.com/
Tessa – http://precociouspaper.blogspot.com/
Karen – http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/
Alice - http://www.alicegolden.typepad.com/
Karla – http://madebykarla10.blogspot.com/
Emily – http://www.createserendipity.net/
Julia Sandvoss – www.buzybunny.blogspot.com

Enjoy and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Andrea

all about the card...

If you are in the mood for cards make sure to check out this month's Cricut Cards!  It still amazes me what you can create with just a few clicks and cuts.

put on your party dress...

Ok, so I am slightly behind on my happy projects, but still workin' in the background to catch up.  This little gal has been sitting patiently in my craft room waiting for her moment in the spotlight...which came early this morning and she is helping brighten my day.  If you can recall, several weeks ago I started sifting through a memory box of mine from my high school and college years.  My little men standing right by my side to claim almost every thing that looked like a toy.  In the mix we stumbled across this troll. 

Do you remember these?  Did you ever have one...or maybe you still do?  I just knew that I would have to dress her up and cover that little bum of hers. 

Used tiny pieces of Pat Sloan's new fabric, felt, buttons, ribbon adhesive (to keep the dress together) and created a necklace from glass pearl beads and thread.  Cut a wood skewer for the pennant flag and add Zots to keep it in her hand.  An what is completes the project...a matching card of course.

Supplies: CARD - Pebbles (paper), American Crafts (paper), Heidi Swapp (color shine), My Mind's Eye (paper), Simple Stories (paper), Spellbinders (die cut), Studio Calico (wood frame), Papertrey Ink (die cut, stamp, button, twine), staple, sewing machine. DOLL - Pat Sloan (fabric), Glue Arts (ribbon adhesive), Papertrey Ink (stamp, ink, button, twine), Heidi Swapp (color shine), American Crafts (cardstock), Quickutz (die), felt, glass beads, thread.

Completed day #12 and #13 and will share here tomorrow!  Here is a little peek at one of them that I have been working on inspired by this invitation and a baby shower that I am currently working on.

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Love the flowers on the black background.  Enjoy your day and many happy moments that fill it!

Andrea

rollin' it out...

 

Do you remember these?  There was that time when all I wanted to create were these flowers.  Recently I was asked if I could write up a little "how-to".  I went to work the other day, step by step, and came up with a new tutorial to share...yeah!

This was once part of a video tutorial, but now captured in photos for you to follow along.  You can find the rest of my tutorials on the tab above. Miss making these and thinking they may have to make a comeback.

Have had a little time to work on my day #11 happy project and I'll give you a little hint as I put the finishing touches on it...

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Andrea

a cut or two...

Hey...I am back with a quick peek at the new issue of Cricut Magazine and a few projects that you may find.  This is the first month where my design team work has appeared and so loving my Cricut!  Quite amazing what you can do with this machine.

happy wishes...

Working today to catch up on captured happiness.  With a few busy days behind me, it is time to sit back and enjoy a few happy projects.  Before I head off to do that, a happy day #10 project to share...

Around the beginning of the year we found out that my brother will be getting married this summer to the one that makes him truly happy.  Just received the formal invitation in the mail the other day and it is filled out and headed back to Montana.  This is a true happy maker as I know how wonderful it is to find that person that makes each day just a little brighter.

Created a card using a stamped background to resemble the pattern on their invitations.  Had fun building a banner embellishment to build off of the card.  Wanted to create more, but time was not on my side yesterday.

Supplies: Gel-A-Tins (stamp), Lawn Fawn (stamp), Pink Paislee (stamp), Papertrey Ink (stamp, ink, die cut, paper), Cosmo Cricket (paper), American Crafts (paper), Simple Stories (paper), Maya Road (stick pin), adhesive pearls, glitter, glossy accent, stamps, staple, ribbon, sewing machine, buttons.

The tutorial that I wanted to share will be up today.  I just have to add a few finishing touches and it will be complete.  See you back here this afternoon!

Andrea