Carving Pumpkin Time

Okay...maybe not "quite" time! If you know me, I use one of my window cut files at least once a month.  I wanted to do a video and put a tealight behind the window so you could see how much fun this card can be, but I ran out of steam!

So many fun sets release this month at Doodle Pantry! Carving Ants is one of many. It may not be CAS but it was quick and easy.  I used my Cameo to cut out my window, and the P&C feature for the image.  Using the brick embossing folder, some dies and punches, it was done in a flash.

There's still plenty of time to join Doodle Pantry's September Challenge.  You will receive the Jingle Ant Set just for participating (of course follow the rules...haha) and a chance to win a wonderful gift certificate to the Doodle Pantry Store.

A2, memory box die IO die , MS and EK punches, pop ups and distressing

Masculine Fall Card

I don't do many masculine cards and I'm always "in a pinch" when I need one.  I did this card awhile back and forgot to post until I pulled it out to use...gosh...sure glad I had it.  I'm thinking this was an older Hero Arts set with inverse image.

A2, stitching, jewels, ribbon, button leaf and flower punch

Apple Harvest Time

Early September is the time for picking and selling apples here in the Upstate of SC and NC border.  I tend to wait till early October when the trees are at their most beautiful peak of colors to take that special ride through the mountains to my favorite apple orchard.

This is another wonderful set released this month from Doodle Pantry called Apples.  There is a variety of red and apple images to choose from along with some lovely matching papers and some sweet sentiments. Remember to participate in this month's challenge to receive the darling Jingle Ants Set for free.

I'm entering my card in 2 Sisters Challenge #1612 Sisters Challenge #161 using the sketch below.

A2, stitching, pop-ups, MB stem and leaf, silver apple charm, and twine  I printed out 2 images and layered for dimension.

Apple Butter Time

When I get to feeling better...cough cough...sneeze sneeze.... the first thing I will be doing is heading to my favorite place in the mountains for my apples.  I make applesauce, dried apples for snacking, stewed apples, apple jam and apple butter.

I used the P&C on the pre-colored apples from the Doodle Pantry Apple set, using glossy accents and pop-ups for added dimension.  I made several of these cards to give with the jars of apple butter and/or to remind friends the jar is coming. The shaped card file is called Canning Jars - Preserves from My Scrap Chick.

Remember to join in on the Doodle Pantry September Challenge and you will receive JINGLE ANTS set and a chance to win a gift certificate to the store.

A2, raffetta, white pen, glossy accents, pop-ups

sideview

Feel a little green so headed to bed

Yup...been feeling a little green due to cough and cold...yuck!

I did several P&C of FrankenBirdie from Doodle Pantry's new September Release set.  This is the second card I made with the pre-colored image.   I tried to give the appearance of him headed upstairs.  My inspiration was Kitty Kraft.  

Once I found the paper it was easy since it was all dies and leftovers.  I think I kept it CAS.  The stitching is the only thing that takes about 2 minutes. Be sure to join in on Doodle Pantry's September Challenge and receive the Jingle Ants Set free!  Check out the new releases.

Stitching, google eyes, Peachy Keen face, my pumpkin file, spider punch, MB staircase/steps

To Be FRANK -

....I love Halloween!

I hope you caught my little humor here.  This new release set from Doodle Pantry is called "Franken Birdie".  I used the pre-colored image. I'm entering it in the Sentimental Sunday Challenge #171...something "tweet".

I haven't used this style card in over a year so I thought it was time to give it a try IF I could remember how to do it.  I cut Franken Birdie out using my P&C feature on my Silhouette Cameo as well as my "Trick or Treat" sign.  Love my Cameo!

Participate in the September Doodle Pantry Challenge and receive the Jingle Ant Set free.  Be sure to use any image (not just a sentiment) on your challenge card.

A2, EK spider border, MS goo punch

side view of card, also used pop-ups for dimension

Jingle All the Way

Yippee....it's September Release Day at Doodle Pantry.  The darling pre-colored image I used is from the set called "Jingle Ants".  There are 3 different images, sentiments and papers..how about that!!!

On the inside, I used the Inky Antics Golden Honeycomb paper.  When the card is completely opened, you can see the nice round ornament, ball or bell but I couldn't keep it fully opened and take the picture so that's why it doesn't look so round...haha

Come along and join us in our Doodle Pantry September  Challenge which starts at 12 noon today.  You will receive this darling set just by following the rules and participating in the September challenge.  You will also have the chance to win a great gift certificate to the Doodle Pantry Store.

A2 size, stitching, pop-ups for dimension, Memory Box fern leaf die, Silhouette Cameo for cutting out image, gold cardstock on back layer, glitter on hooks

Inside, honeycomb paper, MS fern leaf, gold mirror cardstock for hanger

Old milk can revitalized into something fun

My good friend from Mt. Pleasant, SC finally gave me this milk can about 2 years ago.  I had begged her for 3 years previously.  Shame on me for not fixing it up sooner after she was so sweet to give it to me.  I fixed one up like this back in 1973 for a Citadel cadet.  The milk cans are very hard to find.  This one dates back to the early 1900's.  This one is cast iron, not tin.

I made a pillow for the top to make it an extra sitting space in the apartment that my son shares with 3 other guys.  I told them I could make a table out of it, but they wanted to keep it plain and use it as a centerpiece or topic of discussion.  The apartment is close to the University of South Carolina.  It's cheaper to live off campus than on campus.  I never had anything this nice while going to college, or even after college before marriage...haha

I hand painted the while and black part of the "C" which stands for CAROLINA.  The gamecock is vinyl which I cut out using my Silhouette Cameo

I had already scraped a lot of rust off.  I was now brushed with naval jelly

close up, the pink stuff is naval jelly used to get more rust off

You can see the milk can over by the door

Tomatoes For Sale

I "wish" tomatoes were $.50 a lb ! I like green tomatoes as much as red, ripe, juicy tomatoes.  I love fixing fried green tomatoes.  I don't eat fried food except for this indulgence...ok...I fix fried okra too, but in moderation.

I drew the wheelbarrow, turned it into a png, added tomatoes from the Cherry Tomato Set and Farmer Birdie, both from Doodle Pantry.

Join us for the fun challenge at Doodle Pantry for a chance to win a gift certificate and also receive a selected set for free just for participating...now isn't that super!

A2, stitching, pot svg, grass die cut, EK cloud punches, copics

Enjoying the beach!

Girl's week off....family and pets are keeping the home fires burning !  Weather is beautiful and the beaches are perfect!  I didn't even bring images to color.

Some days can be a little cuckoo

Like a Peanut Butter Cup or a Hershey's Kiss, they are wrapped up pretty, but the best stuff is on the inside.  This is how I perceive this card.

  The sweet birdies on the inside are from the Doodle Pantry pre-colored set called Branch Birds.  I giggle every time I see this image.  It reminds me of how I felt on some days when teaching a high school group of kids that didn't go so well...haha   The Spellbinder "Cuckoo Clock" die was in the discount/discontinued bin at a local craft store.  The cat/chair cut file is from the Silhouette Store.

Join us for the August Challenge at Doodle Pantry. Receive a free selected set and a chance to win a lovely gift certificate to the store.

A2, embossing lines and swiss dots, pop-ups, glitter pen for gold chain, stitching

Inside....used Whackadoo font

Happy Happy Happy....so

Another fun, cute, August release from Laurie at Doodle Pantry called Picnic Ants.  It comes with a variety of sentiments and matching digital papers. I used the pre-colored version.

I made my own pop-out cards, this being my first version with just one pop-out.  I saved as a Silhouette file for future use.  I did a chair about 4 weeks ago.

The tree - Silhouette cut file, grass - Die-namics die and leaf - Impression Obsession die.

Join us for the Doodle Pantry August Challenge.  You will received a selected set just for participating and a chance to win a gift certificate to the store.  Hooray!

SALE:  Aug 12 thru Aug 18 - ALL PRODUCTS are 35% OFF at Doodle Pantry!

A2, ribbon, raffeta, black pearls

Inside

Inside angle

Inside with full view

Clemson onesie

My son and DIL really liked the onesie I made with the pink initials. My DIL hinted to my son, "wouldn't the baby look cute in a onesie with orange initials to show Clemson University spirit!"  He passed on the hint to me and my youngest son came up with this cute and not over the top sweet design.  Clemson Tigers is the mascot and logo.....orange paws everywhere.  

Used iron on Easyweed vinyl

Back of onesie on cute butt area

Another Happiness and Hugs card

I enjoyed the honeycomb paper card I made for OWH so much that I made another one for my son and DIL, but this time using Inky Antic images and their Goldenrod honeycomb pop paper. The inside images come from a set Carrot Bunny Honeypop. It's pretty CAS on the outside.  I added a little silver rabbit/carrot charm on the inside along with copics for sky and clouds.

A2, copics, my own computer generated sentiment, twine, puff paint on tail

(Inside)IO grass, honeycomb paper, charm, computer generated sentiment, charm, copics for rabbit

A new top

My son was finally able to cut the wood for me for one of my craft walls (for top of my two cabinets) .   I left it natural maple with a satin polyurethane finish to match my other two work station tops.  I'm happy with the results and the clean space....all for only $15.

Happiness begins with a hug

Doodle Pantry is sponsoring the OWH Sketch Challenge this week.  I just LOVE sketches to follow! I used two Doodle Pantry images: Gift Bunny and Big Hugs Bunny.

This was my first time working with the Inky Antics honeycomb paper.  I love the fun dimension it makes on the inside of the card along with the sweet Doodle Pantry bunny image.  I'll be doing more.

A2, OWH sketch, pink brads, fluff paint on tail

Inside of card, bunny with carrot silver charm, cloud punches, honeycomb paper, twine

OWH sketch challenge

Pumpkin Peep

How adorable is this Doodle Panty August Release image!!! We have a little pumpkin baby due in early October and this sweet image fit the bill for the card I wanted to create.  The set is called Pumpkin Peeks and also includes a panda bear, sentiments and digi papers.

Join in on our August Challenge just by using a Doodle Pantry image.  You will leave with lots of inspiration, a chance for a gift certificate to the store and Pumpkin Peeks, the free selected set just for your participation.  Doesn't get much better than that!

UPDATE:  Everything including the August Releases is 25% off now through Aug. 8.  Use coupon code AUG25OFF

5x5, EK punch, unknown ticket, rafetta , grass die, Pumpkin svg from Cuttin Up with Class

Ladybug Challenge

Boy....got close to the deadline!  There were a few more elements I wanted to add, but staying with CAS this time.  From the Heart (Delightful Inspiration) Stamps (Designed 2 Delight) offered this darling freebie if you have been following the progressive challenge.

I have several thank you cards that need to go out....this one is in the mail today...haha

A2, red brads, scallop punch, EK circle punch, copics, ribbon, stitching

Baby onesie

I saw this at Paper Pastime and knew immediately I had to CASE for our first grandchild due October 3. I bought a package of three onesies...this is one of 3 I did, all being different. 

I purchased Easyweed Heat Vinyl and followed Denise's video.  It worked!  TADA  I was very happy with the results.  Now my college son wants me to do some shirts for  "Gamecock" football days.

Was in a hurry and lighting is bad....sorry!

Have a chairful day!

I love little puns. The sentiment is from an old Stampin' Up set. The 3D chair idea is from Sizzix and the window die is from Memory Box, along with the tree branch and birds.

Once I decided what to make, the rest was very simple and quick. I made my chair on my Silhouette Cameo so I could size it.

PS  Thank you all for the info on my scrapbook page.  EVERYONE voted for the 3rd pic...which is the one I originally started out with but then started adding stuff to it.  Guess I should had stopped with the original plan...go with your gut instincts.  Sometimes you just need to leave a project and come back to it later.

A2, outside, vertical

Inside...oops...left off the little pillow I made

Inside at an angle to see the 3D affect