62cents, broadcloth fabric, glimmer mist, Cricut,Cuttlebug, Gypsy, what do they have in common?

 

Hi Everyone,

The inspiration today makes me think of the Geico commercial give us 15mtes and you will save 15% or more. Today I say to you give me $.62 cents and your stash, will save you a bundle on a beautiful new Spring home décor.

What do they have in common? you can create your own mask using the Cricut to create your own home décor for less off course :)

Doesn’t this sound like loads of fun for such a little amount?

Welcome to Rendez vous Monday where we share fun unique tutorials!

 

 

 

 

 

Hello everyone, welcome to Rendezvous Monday. Today we are sharing the luv of creating using our stash with a little bit of change, and within 15mtes we will create a beautiful home décor for our spring. I just luv Spring it gives me an excuse to change my décor.

I was at Micheal’s in their scratch bin of 75% it so happens there were 3 frame one was missing the glass and I was glad it was missing I purchased all three for $3.39 and I knew right away I wanted to do something whimsical.

 

 

This inspiration is universal if you don’t have a Gypsy or Cricut, no worries, use stencils or better yet create your own stencils from your own drawing or pictures for a unique touch.

Supplies:

• Broadcloth, glimmer mist, gypsy, cricut machine, home accent  cartridge, Cuttlebug by provo craft, Fabritac glue, Ranger stickle, Marvy Uchida marker

 

 

 

Instructions:

• Select your frames, mine are 8x10 with an insert of 5x7, remove the mat , emboss with Cuttlebug folder using a rolling pin.
• Ink with Ranger distress ink, then mist with Glimmer Mist,let dry.
• Cut image from Circuit Cartridge to create a stencil or mask, spray with adhesive, adhere to the broadcloth.
• Spray the broadcloth with the lighter  colour in  a sweeping motion, then add the remaining colour, dry with heat embossing tool.
• Remove the mask, use the marker and accentuate the outline to add depth.
• Add stickles in the center of the mask let dry.
• Adhere the Art using Fabri tac glue on the back of the mat, mount frame on the wall.

 

 

 

Tip

For added interest I used the cap dip into Glimmer Mist to create random circles!

Repeat the same process for the remainder broadcloth, and the tow other frames.

Voila done!

I hope I’ve saved you more than 15% today and inspired you to create your own mask using your Cricut for a fabulous home decor.

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by, and we remind you to sign up to be a follower of this blog, so you don’t miss any of our awesome tutorials.

Have a fabulous week,

Maggie

Ps don’t forget our Linking Party going on now!

The colours of Spring-Be inspired linking party!

We are still feeling the effects of Winter as our friends in the North and Midwest are getting mountain of snow. Be  Inspired  to have some fun as we share a bit of Spring with you!
Welcome to our Linking Party!




Well, it's where you get to feature your creations just by linking them here. Yep ... that's it. Simple right?  Just a few rules to follow:

1. Be a follower if you are not one already. Grab our badge on the right --------> for your blog while you're at it. Link any projects YOU have created.
2. No giveaway linking please. There's no limit to how many items you can link. Link parties are all about linking. So visit a few of the other links to discover new friends and link, link, link.  

Please be kind and link back to this party on your posts. Invite  your friends on Facebook or Twitter about the party, the more the merrier!

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Our top 3 linking spotlight!
Swainston beautiful shelves!


Katie’s beautiful door


Irit Mini Album

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Our fabulous Design Team Inspiration!


Good morning!  I am Sandee. Today I have a cute little birthday card to show you. This adorable ATC image is by October Afternoon!  So cute!!!  This will be perfect for one of my little granddaughters!  The Cosmo Cricket DeLovely designer paper in the background is embossed with a Cuttlebug folder from the Preserves collection. 
I matched it up with SU! So Saffron card stock and ribbon and a Bow Easy bow.  The base card is Neenah White.  I punched out a bunch of little flowers with a SU! punch and glued them along the edge in a random pattern.  Then I added the white flower centers with my i-roc tool by Imaginisce!
I used an EKSuccess punch for the lace border and added stickles lightly to the flowers and also to embellish the birthday cake! 
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!





Davi’s fabulous birthday card, I just love the way she has layered the medallion to create the focal point for this stunning card.







Ellen’s Friend card using Ocotber Afternoon Atc card, I love how she added the stitching element.







Hello, I’m Maggie with you to share a simple lay out using my Gypsy and Cricut to create a simple background using Glimmer Mist!





Have a fabulous weekend, stay warm.
Maggie
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20mtes with Tim Holtz, Cuttlebug,Cricut and a Heart!

Hi Everyone,
Happy President's day here in the US, the kids are off school and most people have today as a Holiday.
We will be sharing a fun quick craft idea to do with kids using aluminum foil from your kitchen, this will be a good way to craft with your teens. Using Tim Holtz bingo embossing folder, Cricut Gypsy, and a Cuttlebug machine, it sure to make a fun fashion statement.

Welcome to Rendez Vous Monday!






Hello, I am Maggie Lamarre sharing a fun technique, creating a metal brush pendant using aluminum foil from your kitchen. My DD is famous for uttering the B word. Giving her my older stash,teaching her how to use most of my tools have refrained her from uttering the B word  (Bored) which most parents are very very familiar with.
This necklace will take less than 20 mtes to create but will also give them a sense of accomplishments of making their own unique jewelry, not found at every mall.


Supplies:

• Cricut Cuttlebug Machine, Cricut Expression Machine, Cricut Gypsy
• Sizzix Bingo embossing folder, Fabri tac glue, Making memory metal charms
• Reynolds aluminum foil, gesso, Pearl Ex, brushes, Utee, Heat embossing gun

Instructions:

• Cut 2 hearts from gypsy wondering  3”, adhere the aluminum foil using the fabri-tac cover one heart. fold the foil to the back of the heart, adhere the second heart to cover the foil on the back.

• Emboss the foil covered heart.

• Apply gesso, let dry. Coat with acrylic paint. I used Lumiere to give it that shiny look.

• Once dry use embossing ink and Utee to coat the heart.  Add a bit of pearl ex to the heart, heat emboss again to seal the pearl ex.
• Stamp a butterfly or any other of your choosing in the middle of the heart while still hot from embossing
• Add jewelry. Voila done!

Tip
I sealed it against rain etc.. using fast finish decoupage from Beacon Adhesive. Remember the Aluminum foil heart from this post, I did the same steps but instead I use Alcohol ink and not gesso and acrylic paint.






Have a great week!
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Maggie
Ps our linking party this week.

Hint of Spring and a Fabulous linking Party

 

Hello Everyone,

Happy Wednesday, we are thrill to be with you today the morning after after Valentine that is. Did you have a great Valentine? Are you already planning for St Patrick’s day around the corner?

 

The winner of our Cricut Magazine are ……. drum roll

Amy Harle, Melissa Newell. Please email me your address asap to cuttlebugchallenge@gmail.com

 

 

 

Welcome to our Linking Party!

 

Well, it's where you get to feature your creations just by linking them here. Yep ... that's it. Simple right?  Just a few rules to follow:

1. Be a follower if you are not one already. Grab our badge below for your blog while you're at it. Link any projects YOU have created.
2. No giveaway linking please. There's no limit to how many items you can link. Link parties are all about linking. So visit a few of the other links to discover new friends and link, link, link.  

Please be kind and link back to this party on your posts. Tell your friends on Facebook or Twitter about the party, the more the merrier!

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Our top 3 linking spotlight!

Wendy

 

 

Melanie

 

 

Kim

 

Congrats to all the ladies and here’s your badge for your blog…

 

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Our fabulous Design Team Inspiration!

 

 

Melissa Samuels created this amazing mini book perfect for any trip. Melissa will be teaching this workshop in a Ustream event coming up Monday, March 21st 8pm (EST).  It has a pocket for storing a little mini book and tickets, a journaling pad that you create to jot down memorable moments, and lots of Gypsy hardware.  You'll learn some fun, new inking techniques, and get to try one of my new favorite things, Rub 'n Buff.

 

 

 

 

 

Davi’s sweet card makes me yearn for spring and for the greyness of Winter to be gone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello I’m Sandee with a beautiful card that sure to inspire you. I chose to make this fun little card using designer paper, an elements sheet, and chipboard stickers from the DeLovely Collection by Cosmo Cricket and beautiful bling fromWant2Scrap! 

The designer paper in the background is embossed with the Cuttlebug Paisley embossing folder.  And I used a Spellbinders die to cut the layer behind the flowers.  I added a strip of white punched with an EKSuccess border punch and a little bow made with my Bow Easy tool. 

This card was super easy to put together!  This collection is so bright and cheerful!  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

 

 

Hello, I’m Maggie with you to share a very quick easy layout using older products with new products. I use a lot of premade die cuts from the Colorbok line to create this lo in less than 20mtes.

the colours were just perfect for this pic of my dd I took at Epcot several years ago.

 

 

 

Supplies:

• ColorBok Friendly Forest, fluid chalk
• The Twinery twine
• K & Company Flowers, butterfly
• Making Memories Pattern papers

Voila there you have it!

Have a fabulous week, don’t forget to sign up to be a follower and add your projects this week to our linking party!

Maggie