Penguin On Ice

Penguin On Ice


Supplies:

Mama Elephant - Arctic Penguins
Watercolor pencils
Pental Aquash water brush
Canson Mix Media paper - Acrylic/Watercolor/Pen and Pencil

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Party Invitation

Party Invitation

I made up a card using the negative of the foil.
A Beautiful Day! Let's Party invitation.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Chicken Wire Frame Decorated

Chicken Wire Frame Decorated

My daughter bought me a couple of Darcie Craft Wood Frames with chicken wire. I decorated my first one today. I wanted make something to do with summer on one frame. This is what I came up with. All the images were printed to my laser printer then cut out in Cricut Design Space. Then I foiled them with my Anna Griffin Minc.  I found the cutest little clothes pins in the craft section at Walmart.
This is how it turned out! I love it!!

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Just Because Card

Just Because Card

Directions:
I used the Anna Griffins Garden Cards and Embellishments digital cartridge images in Cricut Design Space software.
I set the file to print to my laser printer then cut on the Cricut Explore.
I used gold Minc Foil for the leaves and roses. I used Minc rose foil for the butterfly.
Pictured below is what the file looks like in Cricut Design Space.

Foiled Butterfly Card

Foiled Butterfly Card

I foiled Anna Griffin Butterfly in Rose Foil.
The butterfly was part of  an auto ship from HSN of Anna Griffin's Minc die cuts to foil.
I printed the word Love on my laser printer and foiled it with Rose foil.
I stamped using Memory Box Fluttering Stamp and IndigoBlu Flitter Glu.  After letting the glue set for a short time I foiled the image in Rose foil.
I colored some of the butterflies with the Wine colored Cricut pen.
The Wine Cricut pen matches the Rose Foil perfectly.
It takes a lot practice to perfect this technique. 
The trick is the set time of the glue to dry and knowing when to lift the foil off.

Pool Party Invitation

Pool Party Invitation

I designed the file in Cricut Design Space design software.
I printed the design out on my laser printer.
I then cut the design out using the Cricut Explore machine. 
Next I foiled the glass with the Minc machine.
I thought arrow washi tape was a nice touch for the invite sending the message that the party is this way.

Foiling Die Cuts Using YourStory and Minc Machines

I tested Minc foil and Deco foil with the YourStory laminate machine.
In the picture to the left. The top word (love) is done with Deco foil.
The bottom word (love) is done with Minc Foil.  The die cuts are a little rough because I used a paper punch.
I ran both love words through the YourStory at the same time.  Both images are completely covered. I used parchment paper as my carrier sheet. The coverage is the same.

 I tested Minc foil and Deco foil with the Anna Griffin Minc Foil Machine.
In the picture to the right.  The top (&) is done with Deco foil
The bottom (&) is done with Minc Foil.
I used Anna Griffin toner paper.
I ran both (&'s) through at the same time.
Both images are completely covered.
I used parchment paper as my carrier sheet with the Minc heat Setting at 3.  The coverage is the same.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Live Love Craft Luminary

Live Love Craft Luminary

This was the last challenge I did yesterday for NSD (National Scrapbooking Day).
The challenge was to make a luminary. This is what I came up with for the challenge.
I am going to try to do more challenges today.

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge - Anna Griffin Bridal Soiree's - Flower Bag  #MC75C
Cricut Cartridge - Fancy Frames - Image #M2E3AE - Flourish Frame
Cricut Cartridge - Close To My Heart Artbooking Font
If you own these cartridges you can use my cut file in Cricut Design Space to make your own.
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/27446877
I set the Cricut Explore dial on custom setting and chose intricate cut.  I glued the panel to the vellum. Then I glued the panel to the front of the bag.

Happy NSD!!

Mary

National Scrapbook Day - Challenge 2 - Princess Layout

 Princess Layout
I was able to get another challenge done for National Scrapbook Day today!!

I am so excited I have accomplished another challenge.
This challenge was to make something with tags.
I welded a princess crown on a tag found in Cricut Design Space.

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge - Shall We Dance - Crown

Cricut Cartridge - Phrases - Tag

Flowers were punched with a Martha Stewart Punch

I used Princess Project Life Cards

The Birds were Jolee's Dimensional Stickers 

For my scrapbooks I want to do 1 regular layout and then one pocket page layout. This way I can catch up on my scrapbooks and enjoy both forms of scrapbooking.  I love the this came together.

Happy NSD!

Mary

Make A Splash Layout

Make A Splash Layout 
Happy National Scrapbook Day!! 
We are having a celebration of National Scrapbook Day on the Cricut Circle Message Board.
For my first challenge we were to make a layout using the negative cut of a die cut.
Here is my take on it.  I am really happy with this layout.

Supplies:
 
Cricut Cartridge - 3 Birds On Parade - Make A Splash Title - Width 1.25"

Cricut Cartridge - Simply Charmed - Tree cut size - Width 1.8" - Height 1.03"

Happy NSD Day!!

Mary

Totally Tiffany Edna Buddy Bag For Ribbon Storage

I have my ribbon organized in the Totally Tiffany Edna Buddy Bags.
I really like these buddy bags by Totally Tiffany. My ribbon is so nice and organized now.
I am really happy with the results.

 

 

Totally Tiffany Teresa Buddy Bag Storage Ideas

I purchased the Teresa Buddy Bags By Totally Tiffany. While I was looking for things to put in it. I came up with the idea of storing my EK Success Mini Punches in there. It fits 13 punches of the new style punch.

It can also be used for Storing Martha Stewart 0.37 Glitter

You can store the .5 oz of Stickles Glue Glitter.

The 1 fl. oz. bottles of Stickles are too big for the Teresa Buddy Bag

This also works for some brands of Nail Polish.

This bag also works nice for the re-inkers for your stamp pads.

Happy Crafting!!

Mary

Gate Fold Card

Make A Gate Fold Card With Cricut Design Space And Anna Griffin Embossing


Supplies:

Anna Griffin Gate Fold Cards in Cricut Design Space design software. The cards in Cricut Design Space coordinate with her Embossing folders which were purchased at HSN.

This card was made with the Ribbon Flower Anna Griffin Card and coordinating embossing folder.
I used Martha Stewart glitter pens to enhance the embossing on the card.

Birthday Card For Men

Birthday Card For My Husband
It is sometimes hard to come up with ideas for making cards for men.
This card came together nice with an Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folder. If you are not familiar with this embossing folder it is the thicker cream colored embossing folder with interchangeable sentiments to put in the center of the cards.
Supplies:
-Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folder.
-Gold and Silver Leafing Paint Pens to accent the embossing on the card.

Anna Griffin Mix and Match Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

My Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folders arrived!
I put the sentiments in 3"x3" zip lock bags. ...
I labeled each zip lock bag with the name of the Sentiment was. I labeled the folders sleeves with the name of the Anna Griffin folder. 

Mary

Birthday Card For Mom

Birthday Card For Mom
I made a Birthday Card for my mother with the Anna Griffin Mix and Match embossing folder. The rose, butterfly and ribbon are from another Anna Griffin card kit. I used a gold leafing pen to bring out the embossed Laurel Emblem. I really enjoy the Anna Griffin mix and match folders. Painting the raised portion of the embossing is very relaxing.  I like the look of it.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary 

Valentine's Day Card

Love Story Valentine's Day Card
 
Supplies:

Anna Griffin metallic papers
Anna Griffin bow die
Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Heart Lace Metal Die
Cricut - Tag
Love Story sentiment I designed in Cricut Design Space design software.