We love you Dad and sale continues!

Dads deserve soo much thanks today. I can't image what I would do without the men in my life. I admire those of you who are single Moms! I know there are times we take things for granted but it's nice to have one day set aside to really tell our men how special they are! Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Dad's out in the world!

My sale continues so if you need a little something to complete your Dad projects simply hop on over to my store here and save some money. 

I had 3 cards to make for Dad's day this year so I decide to create a few files to help me with this task. I always start out making things early but days don't go as planned and I fall behind.  You saw one of the cards in yesterday's post.  I ended up just simply making two of these to save time.

Well you see I sat down and managed to get the truck from Stampin' Up's Loads of Love stamp set colored with Copics.  I also heat embossed the silver accents and added a little Spica glitter markers to the hearts.  I thought I had paper to go with this image but as it turned out nothing I had worked out right...so...I decided to make some papers.  I wanted something masculine but not dark and dreary..something that would work for Dad but also for children and feminine projects too so that is why I decided to add the pop of yellow.  So I finished designing the papers and had intended to use my Card Base 9 cutter file to complete the card.  However I was running short on time.  So I decided to use the digital version Digi Card Template 5.  to speed things up a bit.  The base is one layer with the diamond border from the cutter file and other accents added over top.  This saved lots of time since all I had to do was clip the papers to the template and print.  I even printed another one at the same time..this way I would have one to use later.  Oh and I just printed this on plain white cardstock.  But if you click on the photo you will see the card has some texture to it.  (Sorry for the dark photo..one of these days I will invest in a light box)  I used a Stampin' Up texture plate to achieve this.  I really like how it give a little depth to the one layer printout.

The above card is completely digital.  I can print several of these and have them ready at a moments notice for when..gasp..I forget a birthday or something!  I used Digi Card Template 5, Ziggity Zag digital papers, and Ice Cream with Bowl digi template. These type of cards are also great for Operation Write Home (OWH) since they are completely flat and you can print many at once to send.

If you would like to purchase any of the files used in my above cards please click on the previews below.

My talented creative design team member Kelly Stone also has been busy with one of my newer files.  She used my Father's Day Shirt file to make cards for the special men in her life.

Aren't they great looking shirts and cards!  I love how Kelly inked the blue gingham pieces to give the shirt lots of depth.  I also love how Kelly tilted the orange striped shirt slightly..makes it more fun!  Please click the preview below if you'd like to purchase this shirt file. 

Have an absolutely wonderful Father's Day weekend!  Thanks for stopping by and please come back again!  I soo enjoy your company and comments!

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Happy Father's Day Sale!

Happy Father's Day!  I like to think I am an independent woman but I truly can say I'd be lost without the men in my life!  I am truly blessed with a wonderful husband, father and father in law.  Thanks Dad!  Do you have your Father's day cards done?  If not I may be able to help you out.  I have several files that will help you make a wonderful card for the special men in your life! Click the Ad above to go shopping. Oh and my whole store is on sale including digital cutter files, digital stamps and digital scrapbooking supplies.

Above is the card I made.  I used two new files available for instant download in my store now.  Father's Day Shirt, and Card Base 12.    It was soo much fun making this shirt.  I loved finding the perfect "tie" paper!  I am not a seamstress in any sense of the word but paper piecing with my file I can do!  I added little metal studs to the shirt and tie acting as "man" jewelry.  The buttons actually are similar to what might be used on a man's dress shirt.  Can you tell I had a blast putting this card together!  If you would like to purchase the files to have your own fun please click on the links below.

I have several other card bases available.  You can see them here.  One thing nice about these is the versatility of them.  You can choose papers to match your theme so these work for masculine, feminine and children cards.  These are great to showcase die cuts but also they are wonderful for stamps.  Sometimes, I spend soo much time using cutter files I forget how great it is to work with stamps.  I like having these card bases to take the guess work out of where to put papers and elements so I can focus on the fun creative part!

We have many different names for the father's and grandfather's in our lives.  So in my file I tried to cover the most common.  I do hope there is one that works for you. 

Oh and please check out my store throughout my sale.  I have a few new files coming tonight or tomorrow.

Happy Father's Day!  Thanks for stopping by!

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It's SALE time and inspiring projects

 

Celebrate your freedom to craft by giving yourself a treat today.  Stop by my store and get 40% off all my designs.  This includes digital cutter files, digital stamps, and digital scrapbooking products (membership club excluded).  Click here to go shopping.  Before you go though check out some inspiring projects below.

First we have a layout by CDT member Johanne.  I just love that adorable dog of hers.  

I just love the papers Johanne used and that little dog collar embellishment if the perfect touch!  I also love how Johanne used the sketch in two different orientations to created a double page layout.  Here is the info Johanne gave about her wonderful creation:

Cutting Files:

                Circle & Wave LO by Shelly's Art. I added a few outlines and made the round picture bigger.

                Pen writing with the file Pen Alpha Curly Cute from Jan Bryson using a Zig marker in black            

Stamp:

                Purr-fectly Delightful (Paw Print) by Theresa Momber

Paper: Dude Collection by Prima Marketing Inc.

Tim Holtz Distress Ink in color black soot

If you would like to make a layout yourself please click on the words above my preview

Circle and Wave Layout

 Now I'd like to share with you what I created for Father's Day. 

I used Mojo Monday's sketch # 194. It was the absolute perfect sketch to showcase my award ribbon file . I decided to use my neglected Janome sew mini to do some stitching on this card. My stitching isn't perfect but I don't think it's too bad for my second attempt. I love the texture it adds. I also did some inking with distress ink for all the edges of the papers. It's hard to see in the photo but the brads are actual rustic heart brads. I have to say I struggle making masculine cards and this one took me forever to make but I do like the end result.  The dotted and plaid strips are from a very old Basic Grey collection called Vagabond (see I am doing well using my stash and not hoarding! LOL). I'm not sure if it is still available but I did find the digital version here. The second strip from the left and the horizontal strip under the blue ribbon is also from a very old Basic Grey collection called Hang Ten. You can find the digital version of it here. The broken stripe paper on the far right is from a kit I got from Transparent Touches...I looked up the company who made the paper and I wasn't familiar with them but the paper is very good quality and I love it. It from the Paper Boy collection created by Scrap Within Reach...you can see it here.

You could easily do up this awards ribbon in patriotic colors, a safety pin to the back  and wear it for the 4th instead of buying an expensive patriotic t-shirt.  Click on the words above the preview if you'd like to purchase this file.

3-D awards ribbon

I saw this post on Nicole's blog and knew right away I wanted to duplicate her project for my Father's Day gift.  Since Adoree is young yet and can't sign her name I put a poem in that space.  I'm so glad I happened upon Nicole's post as I loved creating this project and now hubby has something to display in his office.  Thanks Nicole!

I did this all digitally and printed it out.  Tyler bought a frame with his own money.  He said it had to be red since Daddy likes red.  So that is why I put the photos in black and white so the red frame wouldn't clash.  In case you can't tell (harder to do with only two kids) the kids formed themselves in letters to spell out Dad.  The bottom photo is what they wrote on the chalkboard.  Tyler did the writing and Adoree drew the characters.  I think if you click on the photo you should be able to read the poem.  I used Digitreats Shout Digital scrapbooking kit.  The wonderful colors and elements in this kit were perfect for this project!  You can get the kit for 50% off if you hurry...check out her blog here for details. 

Okay I've gotta get these kiddos lunch!  I hope you have a great holiday weekend!  Happy Canada day!  Happy 4th of July!   Thanks for stopping by!  Come again!

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