One of the best purchases I have made in my lifetime has been my Die Cutting Machines and some dies because I have saved so much money (well, you know what I mean) by making my own cards like these baby girl card ideas! Doing this has given me a creative outlet in my cards and scrapbook layouts and have the capability to make original cards for others.  I love that and I know that all of you do too, since we share the same passion!

I made these cards mainly with Spellbinders dies and my brand new, pretty blue Sizzix Big Shot machine! I love the new face lift on it! Both cards were easy enough for a beginner and  a lot of fun to put together! It is so fun  making cards for new mommies and their babies! They are excited about every thing-including the cards! BTW- I kept the wax paper that I used to cut the butterfly out on it to soften the color of the card stock and it gave the embossed parts a naturally frosted look.

Products:

S5-165 Spellbinders Butterfly Corner

S5-182 Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Basics One

S5-143 Spellbinders Jewel Flowers and Flourishes

S5-172 Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B

6044 Want2Scrap Baby Bling Silver Rhinestones

First Edition Spring Drop 6×6 paper

Ink, wax, paper, card stock

Adhesive

Products:

S5-131 Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A

S5-135 Spellbinders A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader

S5-158 Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles

First Edition Hide A Way 6×6 paper

89377 American Crafts Solid Grosgrain Ribbon

Fiskars Stamp sentiment

AF214  Hero Arts Hero Hues Mid-tone Shadow Ink Cup O Joe

Card stock

Adhesive

You don’t have to have a lot of fancy dies to create fun cards, just get creative with what you have!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

All of you out there who are new to card making, these beginner cards are just for you! If you think I’m lying, please know that my mother-in-law actually made these. She hasn’t scrapbooked in probably 20 years and has never used a die-cutting machine….ever. She had so much fun making these and is truly converted and it only took me about 20 minutes to convert her to die-cutting. Success!

For all of you beginners, this is what you need.

1. Die-cutting machine (click HERE to see all of the cool machines we carry)

2. Paper/cardstock

3. One or two dies

4. Embellishments (stamps, bling, etc.). You can literally use anything you want for this step! Anything.

My mother-in-law was so excited that this is all you need to get started. We made more than these two cards with just those 4 things and they all turned out different. You really don’t need a store’s supply of product to get started, just a few things (and you probably have most of those around your house!).

Products used:

2000292 – Provo Craft Cuttlebug

Paper/cardstock

Welcome stamp

Cake decorating doily

S4-370 – Spellbinders Blossom Five

S5-147 – Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles

S5-176 – Spellbinders A2 Floral Ribbon Threader

Bling

MC-1- Want2Scrap Multicolored Bling

Have fun getting started! Can’t wait to see what you lovely people come up with!

I wanted to make a Just because Card Idea with Spellbinders this time, just because.  I really love the dies from Spellbinders and QuicKutz and I have used them a few times in my Blogs but I just could not resist using them again.  I love how simple and east this card is to make and with little product as well.  I used a warm color red for my card stock and then a piece of scrap paper from my other designs.  Then I used Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One as well as QuicKutz, Nesting Flowers die to finish off my card.  This card is fast to make and can be used for any occasion and Just Because you wanted to brighten someones day!!

Receipe:

Sizzix Big Shot

S5-181 Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One

DC0350 QuicKutz Nesting Flower

The details are in my tutorial, so you are welcome to watch!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

I mentioned yesterday that my dad is pretty mechanical, and so is my sweet husband, so I made him this Going Places Father’s Day card using the Going Places Vintage Labels stamp set from JustRite Stampers and Doubledots 6×6 paper pads from Bo Bunny.

My hubby love old cars, so this set is absolutely perfect for my card. We have several old cars around our place getting older by the minute waiting for him to fulfill his dreams of restoring them! He even found his actual old high school race car, a ’64 Chevelle Malibu at a junk yard in southern Utah, so he bought it back and has the place of honor in my garage while he tinkers with it occasionally. Sometimes dreams take a while to come to fruition, right?

Back to the card- Another reason I love this set is that it coordinates with an exclusive Spellbinders die set, so I can cut the images out perfectly without the use of scissors! YAY! Anything to make life easier!

Here are the products I used for this card:

CL-0740-JustRite Going Places Vintage Labels

JB-03730-JustRite Vintage Label & Banners die

10017488-Bo Bunny Doubledot Very Vintage 6×6 paper pad

10017486-Bo Bunny Doubledot Natural Necessities 6×6 paper pad

89378-American Crafts Satin Ribbon

S5-181-Spellbinders A2 Bracket  Basics One

S5-161-Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles

AF214Hero Arts is the Hero Hues Mid-tone Shadow Ink Cup O Joe

1/4″ Scor-Tape

card stock

I feel much better knowing that I didn’t wait until last minute to make his card! Only a week and a half left until Father’s Day! If you are needing something to help you with those masculine cards, click HERE!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

If you are like me, you have tons of flowers, pastels, and frilly, girly products to work with, but what about Father’s Day cardmaking products? Do you scramble through all of your supplies to find something “manly” enough to put together a card for you dad, husband or grandfather? If you are tired of doing this, then we can help!

Father’s Day is in a week and a half, so you will want to act NOW! We have a variety of manly products that will enable you to make great masculine cards for any occasion! You can find these items by clicking HERE or going to the Father’s Day Theme.

No matter what type of guy your special man is, I’m sure you can find something that will fit his personality whether is is embossing folders, stamps, dies or paper. Take a look at some of the things I found that will fit my dad. He can fix just about anything, so he is mechanically inclined. He was in the navy. He wears plaid shirts a lot and he loves crossword puzzles and being outdoors!

I found products from Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Spellbinders, Authentique, Quickutz and JustRite Stampers, but there are a lot more than this!

Have fun shopping for those special items that will help you make your dad that special heartfelt card!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We just celebrated Mothers day and so we know the next big day is upon us, so I wanted to make a Bo Bunny Fathers day card.  I have one of the coolest fathers that ever lived.  My father served in the Military for 27 years and was a Fighter Pilot for the Unites States Air Force.  Pretty amazing job if I do say so myself.  My father is a simple man.  He doesn’t need a lot of things, he just wants to be surrounded by his loved ones so I wanted to make a card that I thought fit his personality.  Bo Bunny has the perfect paper, Natural Necessities Double Dot Design, that I had to use for this design.   I also wanted to show you a different way to use the Sizzix, Banners in a different way then just a Birthday card.  Then of course I used Hero Hues Chalk ink to add a little more to my card.  It is a simple card but it sure lets your Father know that he means the world to you and that he is #1 in your eyes.  What Dad doesn’t want that?

Receipe:

658696 Sizzix Banners #2

10017486 Bo Bunny, Natural Necessities

Hero Hues

Sizzix Big Shot

To see step by step how this card is made, you can watch my tutorial!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

This week has been a very eventful week with so many good and sad things happening so I thought I would make A Any occasion Card with Sizzix.  I wanted this card to look happy and uplifting but humble and I think I captured that.  I love Bo Bunny paper and the colors so I really wanted to use this paper with my card.  KaiserCraft has these beautiful Die Cut Shapes with words, flowers, tags all included and I just love to use this collection with my cards.  And of course I used my Big Shot Sizzix machine to cut out some Sizzix Flower Layers w/Heart petals Die Cuts that are so fun to use and create many different layers of flowers for any project.  I chose  warm greens and browns and yellows with this card design but it will work with any color that you choose.

Receipe:

Sizzix Big Shot

658053 Sizzix Flower W/ Heart petals

CT746 KaiserCraft Collectables

4055 Want2Scrap Bling

Bo Bunny paper

I really enjoy showing you how to make these projects, so I hope you enjoy the tutorials!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

This sweet Magnolia card features Magnolia Stamps Tilda with Little Pocket stamp. This Tilda fits me, my daughter, and grand daughter. Long blond hair, half girly-girl and half tom-boy (I was more tom-boy). I still prefer jeans and t-shirt over a dress any day of the week and if you give me flowers, please make sure the roots are attached, so I can dig in the dirt and plant them in my yard, but my girls are a little more girly girl than me.

I made this card for my sweet little grand daughter who is moving to Dallas, Texas with her family this week. Even though she is only 2 1/2, I want to send her off with a note from Grandma. You know how it is….

Ya’ll are familiar with her mommy. Stacy is Cut@Home Blogger and my only daughter, so I am thrilled that we will still be able to hear from her every week and see her projects, but I will miss them all so much!

Okay, before I get so teared up that I can type, let’s get a move on to the card!

Product recipe:

Cardstock
10017488 Bo Bunny Doubledot Very Vintage
WL13 Magnolia Tilda with Little Pocket
89379 American Crafts Dots Ribbon-brown
62831 American Crafts Chromatix Markers Set
101 Scor-Pal V.3
S5-175 Spellbinders A2 Locking Loops
s5-172 Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B
Wax paper

This was my first time using the A.C. Chromatix Markers set and I had so much fun! They worked great (for my first time). I’m sure I will improve my coloring skill after some practice, but they are smooth and I was ticked with the shading. If you are interested in trying these out, you can find them HERE.

I think Magnolia stamps are perfect for little girls, or even the little girl inside the big girls! There is just something sweet and innocent about them that is very appealing. I know my little grand daughter will like this card because it is PINK!

I will be sending my daughters family off this week, so wish me luck! I wish I could call someone to shut off the water in my eyes, but I don’t think it is possible. I will just have to really dig into projects to keep my mind off of it for a while!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie

Father’s Day is just around the corner and I know you’re wanting to get that special man something wonderful. This is where the Heartfelt Creations Sweet Serenity Collection comes into play. Yes, at first glance, this paper does NOT look masculine in any way, shape, or form, but I promise that you can make it manly with a twist of fancy…ahem…dare I say fancy and manly in the same sentence? You betcha!

I don’t know about you, but my Father is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. I think I may have mentioned this on more than one occasion. Impossible. Since I will be in the middle of moving and unloading boxes in my new Texas home, I wanted something easy to send to him that I know he can get what he wants. What does that mean? Yes, you’re right. A giftcard. Gift cards are a little impersonal, so let’s get this decorative holder going to show that you really do think of him and spend time on his gifts (although you don’t have to spend hours). Start with your QuicKuts Pocket Envelope, make it snazzy, and walah! Father’s Day complete.

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

DC0404 – QuicKutz Pocket Envelope

7501 – Want2Scrap – Swirls Rhinestones Black

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

Black Ink

CR-03745 – JustRite Summer Words Stamps

Also in this beautiful collection comes the Vintage floret stamp, which I couldn’t pass up in making a card. This is just incredibly gorgeous and so fun to make. It looks like you’ve spent a ton of time, but really haven’t because the product does all the work for you. I like to color in the details on stamps like these to give it more color and dimension. I used a fine tip marker to make the flowers pop and draw more attention to the center. Also a great Father’s Day card idea!

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

HCPC3522 – Vintage Floret Frae Precut Set

HCD 731 – Heartfelt Creations Decorative Leafy Frame

HCPC 3523 – Feathered Friends Precut Set

HCPC-3524 – Butterfly and Bunny Precut Set

DC0284 – QuicKuts Nesting Butterflies

6046 – Baby Bling Rhinestones

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Black Ink

Sharpie

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

If you would like to see step by step how I put this card together, then you are welcome to watch the following video!

We got some foil on our last order and they made such fun and easy Mothers Day cards. If you have forgotten about Mothers Day, first off shame on you, but here is an idea for some last minute ideas for a card. We used Spellbinders #2 foil packs which have 5 different color choices that really work with the Mothers Day feel but you can get them in all sorts of colors and even natural metal colors so check them out. Just start with a background pattern or color and fold your card. Next use some kind of texture folder, we used Spellbinders Framed Lables 18 and Crafts-Two’s Tulip Window. With the blue one we just used it straight as it came out of the folder but on the pink one we lightly sanded the surface which took off the paint on the texture which emphasizes the pattern. One little helpful hint on these just throw a sheet of wax paper between the foil and the folder so it comes out really slick. Add a few stamps on the front and add the bling and you are ready to give to the mothers in your life.

Well I hope all you mothers have a happy Mothers Day and again I hope this helps all you procrastinators (me included) wish the mothers in your life a happy day.

Recipe:

MM1-002: Spellbinders-Foil Pack #2

REN009: Authentique-Renew

E3D-006: Spellbinders 3D M-Bossibilities- Framed Labels 18

CL649: Hero Arts- Remember Your kindness

CG445: Hero Arts- Big Words

CTFD3051: Crafts-Too- Tulip Window

PS-005-00265: DCWV- The Kidlet Stack

TIM34933: Tim Holtz- Peacock Feathers

TIM34995: Tim Holtz- Picked Raspberries

2160: Want2Scrap: Mother of Pearl Rhinestone

2162: Want2Scrap- Lavender pearls

American Crafts- Premium Ribbon

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Doug and Heather

News flash! We are bringing on new, hot Hero Arts Ink Daubers! This is super exciting news, because these new Ink Daubers are the ideal tool for bringing color to paper. They use popular premium Dye and Shadow Inks in a new way! Made with a water-based ink, they are good for use with stencils and stamps. They hold one ounce and have a cotton tip that delivers a bold and even wash of color.

The colors are:

AD001 Neon Pink
AD002 Neon Orange
AD003 Neon Yellow
AD004 Neon Green
Ad005 Neon Purpe
AD006 Neon Blue
AD007 Pale Tomato
AD008 Butter Cup
AD009 Field Greens
AD010 Tide Pool
AD011 Cup O’ Joe
AD012 Wet Cement

You can see them all and order yours HERE, but below is a sneak peak of the color pallet.

I can’t wait to get me some of these! Trust me, I am so giddy it is all I can do to blog about it! At $6.29 ea. this is a great deal! As you know, we mark down ALL of our products below retail price, so you save on every item! Well, no more talk,  I am off to shop, but first, I want to leave you with a fun cartoon that was passed on to me. I know all you scrapbookers will appreciate it!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Spring is FINALLY showing its face here in Utah, and to go along with the warming weather, I wanted to share my Marianne Design butterfly card that I made to celebrate! I can never get enough butterfly dies and this one is gorgeous! I also like how big it is. It really pops on a card or layout.

I also really liked the Blossom embossing folder by Crafts Too, and it worked really well with the butterfly. I ran my A2 card through the folder first, then took my ink pad and lightly ran it over the embossed area to help it stand out.

Here all of the products I used:

LR0113- Marianne Design Creatable Die Butterfly 1

658954- Sizzix Thinlits Borders

AF146- Hero Hues Shadow Ink Soft Pool

S5-159- Spellbinders Gold  Labels Four

CTFD3048- Crafts Too Blossom

2160- Want2Scrap Mother of Pearl Rhinestones

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

A perfect world for crafters is to always have more paper, dies, embossing folders and stamp choices! We love to have the latest and greatest in product. Its like an addiction, or at least it is with me. My husband actually had the nerve to tell me the other day that I had enough stuff. Eh-hem… excuse me? What is he talking about? He has literally filled his 40 x 60′ shop with old cars and car parts that he will never have time to use!  I only have one 10 x 12′ bedroom! I still haven’t got everything on my wish list from last CHA and the next CHA release is only a few more months away, so I am no where near done getting more “stuff”! Besides, he never goes in my craft room, so I don’t know why he even said that.  Oh dear…He doesn’t know what he’s talking about, right crafters? (Giggle)

Well, speaking of more…. have you seen the latest products that we have brought on in the last few weeks? Holy cow! We have brought on some great “stuff” (as my hubby calls it)!

Embossing folders from Crafts Too and Darice

Paper products from Kaisercraft

Magnolia stamps

Marianne Designs dies

And they say that dreams don’t come true. HA! Yes they do!  These products are top notch quality to give you long term use, with the exception of paper of course. Once you use paper, you can’t very well reuse it. You know what I mean.

Please note that Kaisercraft and Marianne Designs come from out of the US so our shipments take longer to arrive, but they are well worth the wait!

I hope that you will check out all of these new products! If you are like me, you will surely find lots of things to add to your wish list to make all of your scrapbooking and card making dreams come true!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Everyone likes getting something in the mail box, so I made this “A Note For You” A2 card for someone I know who could use a special note. I totally love the blue and brown color combo in the Authentique Hope 6×6 paper pad, not to mention the elegant patterns!

Hope includes twenty-six doublesided sheets of reduced designs with two solids. The Hope collection is in an elegant color palette suited to the splendor of the Easter holiday printed on a special textured finish akin to the weave of an Easter basket. The feelings of renewal with a nostalgic design pattern stir up emotions of hope. Reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and other classic icons, the patterns are also suitable for any spring celebration. The Hope collection is well-rounded and useful for all age ranges and projects. Also comes in an 8×8 paper pad and a 12×12 collection kit.

The patterns I chose gave this card a vintage look and a little inking around the edge gave it an aged feel. Perfect!

By now you should all know that I am all for fast and easy, but I want my finished product to look good, and with the right tools, that can easily be achieved!

Here are the list of tools I used to create this card in just a short time (while sick and on the phone with my traveling hubby at the same time!).

HOP012-Authentique Hope 6×6 Paper Pad

HCPC 3475-Heartfelt Creations Special Delivery (sentiment)

S5-160-Spellbinders Opulent Ovals

6079-Want2Scrap Baby Bling-Le Creme Pearls

AF214-Hero Arts Cup O’ Joe Ink Pad

I love the Hero Arts ink pads and how the image fills in while the ink dries! They are really nice to use. You can see their awesome selection HERE!

I would just like to tell all of you who call in and tell me about your latest projects, that you inspire me! You help me stay motivated and give me lots of ideas. Even though I can’t really see what you are doing, I develop a mental picture, which inspires me to create my own version! I love hearing what you are planning with the products you purchase! I hope our designers inspire you as well in our blog posts!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie