New Yahoo Group!!

Scrappin with Sharon Diecuts is opening a new yahoo Group. To get more info you can check it out Here. She is also looking for new Creative guest Spots. 

Michelle

Free 3D Nested Snowflake

Sharon has a new Friday Freebie File. This file will be available till midnight Friday 12/23/11. 

 

She has a tutorial on how to put it together along with the download link on her blog.  Stop by and check it out. 

You can download the file Here

Enjoy!

Michelle

Snowflake Frame and Crhistmas Cupcake Wrappers

Sharon, has recently added some new files to the store. Stop by and check them out, the first is a Snowflake Frame Set. 

You can find them Here. The second is a set of Christmas Cup Cake Wrappers and Toppers, and you can find them Here. 

So, is everyone almost done shopping yet? I still have a couple things to pick up and I think I'm finished. Now let the wrapping begin! 

Have a great day!

Michelle

Ornament Card!

Good morning! Here is another card I created for Christmas. I used Sharon's Christmas Cards 2 - RM00163    She has a special going on currently, if you purchase Christmas Cards 1 and 2  you will receive the Bag of Coal  file for free!

I love these cards, with multiple layers (7) you can create a different look each time.

The larger inside mat that is showing through to the front, I applied red Stickles to the berries. You can use  double sided paper so you have one pattern showing through to the front and a different pattern on the inside.

This is the inside of the card which shows the other side of the pattern paper. Sharon also includes 2 additional inside mats, used only one. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the bottom edge, applied photo corners to the top. The branch, berries, and pine are stamps from Martha Stewart also.  Christmas Blessings is a stamp from Gingerbread Kisses by Punkin Patch Stamps.

A close-up view of the ornament, which I applied Stickles to the outer edges of.  For my flower on the front top of the card, I crochetted the white base, added 2 flowers with a sequin and red Stickles applied to the center. The leaves were leftovers from another project and I'm not sure who they belong to. LOL I did not mark the bag they were in.

Supplies Used:

Sharon's Cutting Files - RM00163

White Card Stock

Stickles - X-mas Red

Green Card Base - Bazzil Cardstock

Martha Stewart - Eyelet Punch

Marvy Corner Punch

Recollection - Jar Flowers

Martha Stewart - Paper Stack, Ink, Stamps

Christmas Blessings Stamp from Gingerbread Kisses - Punkin Patch Stamps

My Crochetted White Flower

Thanks for looking,

Michelle

Cardinal Bird House MTC Challenge 10

Another project completed for the NutCracker in Nov. Challenges over at the MaketheCut Forum. This is Challenge 10 and you can download the birdhouse Here. This is a file I made with permission from Betty, her blog is Here thank you Betty!

Today I'm sharing a bird house I made using Sharon's Cardinal Christmas File. I cut him in pink just to be different, LOL I used some foam mounting tape to pop the wings. I like how Sharon has designed the holly, the 3 leaves are connected for easier placement on your project. I also used foam mounting tape on the branch and holly.

I used the Ballet Paper Stack from Michael's. There is 2 glittered music sheets included in the stack, I used it for the roof because I love to hear the Cardinals Sing. 

I was short 2 small pearls for my flowers, so I will be going to AC's to pick them up today  :) . I have the larger size ones but wanted the small one. If they don't have any left, I will just apply a large ones to the center of my flowers on each side of the roof. I'm going to give this to my mom for one of her birthday presents, her birthday is the 14th of Dec. 

Supplies Used: 

Pearls - AcMoore $1 Dollar Pak

Stickles

Lace - $1 Dollar Spool AcMoores

Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Ink

The Ballet Stack - Recollections

Thanks for looking,

Michelle

Christmas Tags

 This is a project I created for the Nutcrackers in November Challenges that have just started on the MTC Forum. They will run until Nov. 30th. So head on over and take a look. Lots of prizes will be given away.
Here are some links to get you started:
http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/19813/what-is-nutcrackers-in-november
http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/20261/nutcrackers-in-november-challenge-main-post#Item_15

I created this tag set using Sharon's Lace Up Stocking, RM00129 and her 3D Pointsettia and Tag Set, RM00107. 

I inked all edges in brown except for the flower. I weaved some ribbon along the edge of the stocking, and Sharon already has the cutting holes in the file. For the Poinsettia, I used my stylus to add some curve to the petals and leaves. I also used some Foam Mounting tape to give some dimension. I applied some Stickles to the centers. 

Supplies Used: 

Recollections Paper Stack - The Ballet

Brown Ink

Stickles - Yellow

White Ribbon

Foam Mounting Tape

Thanks for looking,

Michelle

Additional Halloween Projects! Bag and a Card

For my bag project, I used Sharon's Spider Web Frames and Borders File, RM00158. The roses I chalked purple and then sprayed them to set the chalk. I sprinkled some of Martha Stewart's Mirco beads on the roses. 

On the corner bats, I applied some purple Stickles. I also used some of Ranger's Liquid Pearl's on the center half of the spider webs. The bag I believe is from Big Lots and the little ghosts is from K&C0MPANY. 

My frames is cut at 4.25 x 5.5 inches and the center border and mat are cut at a little under 4 inches. 

Supplies Used: 

Scrappin with Sharon & Smokey Spider Web Frames and Border Cutting Files

Ranger Liquid Pearls

Ranger Purple Stickles

Black Cardstock

DCWV Neutrals - Grey Cardstock

K & CoMPANY Kelly Panacci Halloween Accents - Ghost

Handmade Roses Chalked

Green Leaves

Black Bag - Big Lots

This was a free download file from MyScrapChick.com,  you can purchase it here for $1.00. Be sure to sign-up for their newsletter to receive free patterns every week. 

My son helped make this card for his grandma and grandpa and we kept it simple. I chalked the edges of the card and applied some Stickles to the ears, cheeks and the cut out letters. 

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Michelle

Treat Holder Challenge / File

I created this treat holder for a challenge at the Make the cut Forum. Come join in on the fun.

Supplies used:  Scrappin with Sharon and Smokey  Spider Web Frame Border 
Rock from ScrappyDew Safari Palz
Martha Stewart Stamps Halloween - Bird, Spider, Spider Web
Recollection Halloween - Boo Spider
Grass  - Happy Hauntings Cartridge
Ink Martha Stewart
Stickles - X-mas Red
RIP - DCWV Midnight Spell Stack          Font - Arcanum
Scotch Mounting Tape
White Cardstock for Shadow Layer of RIP, Chalked
DCWV Neutrals Cardstock - Tombstone

You can get the file here for the holder. MTC 4.04 Version.

Thanks for looking, Michelle

CT Team Call!

Just a reminder!

Would you like a chance to be on a Creative Team and work with free quality files?  Sharon from Scrappin with Sharon and Smokey is having a Creative Team Call that runs until Oct 30th. More info Here

Apply, because all levels and projects are welcome. I have been on Sharon's team for quite some time now, and you can click on the link to the right to see all my projects using her files. They even cut great on the Expression because that is what I'm currently using.

Her store is Here stop by and take a look around and see all the files she has to offer. She is in the process of uploading more,  just needs to change all her packaging.

So, take a chance and apply. You never know you just may be chosen!

Have a great day,
Michelle

MTC Forum Challenge Card

I created this card using Sharon's Victorian Flourishes RM00154 and her Flower Blossoms RM00143 .

I will add a sentiment at a later time, I'm not sure if I will use it for a Get Well or Thank You. I applied some Lime Green Stickles to the Flourishes, added a gem to the inside flowers. I also cut a strip for the flower box and used a Sizzix Embossing Folder and then chalked it. The powder blue background I used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Paper Lace ll.

The chain link file is Trish Henkel's from the MTC Forum, I created this card for the challenge on the forum. You can find the challenge HERE

Additional photos:

The inside mat was created using a Fiskars Punch. I punched the corner out of black paper, then put white paper underneath, scanned and brought it into MTC and did a Pixel trace. Then created the mat using the functions in MTC.

Supplies Used:
Paper Lace ll Embossing Folder
Sizzix Embossing Folder  on Planter Box
Trish Henkel Chain Link MTC File
Queen & Co. Rhinestones Indigo & Just Peachy
Offray Orange Ribbon
K & CoMPANY Spring Blossoms Butterfly
Lime Green Stickles
Brown Chalk Window Box
Studio G Orange Ink

Thanks for looking, MichelleMyBelle

RsMobleys Designs Store and Creative Team Call

I just wanted to let you all know Sharon's store is now opened again. You can find her files Here. She will also be having a Creative Team Call soon and you can get more info Here You can view her Creative Team Blog and check out all the projects using her files. 

Michelle

Note Cards and Box Set

I created this box and note card set using Sharon's Victorian Frames 1, Flower Blossoms 1, and the flourish from Birthday Thinking of You Card. You can purchase the files Here at Sharon's new store.

I took one of the frames and joined it to a rectangle in Make the Cut to form my card. I also cut a pink square and glued it to the inside left of the card. I applied glue to the flourish and sprinkled it with fine glitter. I cut some flower blossoms and adhered them to a Prima Flower and then put some Liquid Perles in the center.

I also used  Martha Stewart punch to add a border around the edge of the pink square on the inside of the card to finish it off.

For my box, I cut another flourish and sprinkled it with glitter. I also added a couple little flowers. I cut some rectangles and adhered them to the inside sides of the top and bottom of the box. White ribbon along the top of the box.

Depending on who I give these to I may add a monogram or just a sentiment stamped in white. 

Supplies Used:

Prima Flowers

Martha Stewart Fine Crystal Glitter

Martha Stewart Punch

Ranger Liquid Perles White Opal

White Card Stock

Bazzill Pink Card Stock

White Ribbon

Thanks for looking, MichelleMyBelle

Match Book Candy Holder and File

I created this Match Book Candy Holder using RSMobleys Designs, File RM00143 Flower Blossoms 1. You can mix and match them and get a variety of different flowers.

These Match Books work up really fast and are great to have on hand for quick gifts. I used the tutorial by Theresa Momber, located Here 

I made a cutting file from the tutorial and you can get it Here Formats SVG, MTC, PDF, there is a text file also please download and read it. There are a couple notes. If you use my cutting file please also give credit to Theresa Momber, thank you.

Supplies Used:

Marthas Stewart Punch and Gems
Inkadinkado Stamps Just saying  (for Dream Sentiment)
Ribbon
Brads
White Cardstock
Homade Glimmer Mist
K&CoMPANY Paper Stack Ancestry

Free Flourish File

Sharon from RSMobleyDesigns has a free flourish on her blog with a DieCut challenge at Flying Unicorn. You can get more info here and download the file. I'm not sure how long it will be available for download.

MichelleMyBelle

4th of July Wall Hanging

Good Morning everyone. I finished a project I had started yesterday.

My mom always has these big parties for all the holidays. It seems it's the only time all of us can get together at the same time with everyone's busy schedules these days. I decided to make her a wall hanging for the party.

I won this months June Grab Bag at the VDBC Store. I used one of the files from the grab bag - July Fireworks Mesh by RSMobleys Designs, File RM00150. Also, I used Sharon's Card Front Tags and More RM00094 for the center mats.


The navy 4th of July mat is cut at 5 inches and re-sized the rest of the mats accordingly. The white lattice is cut at almost 3 3/4 wide. The mats for the white paper flower are cut slightly over 3 1/2 wide. The elements on the paper flower are from K&CoMPANY called Americana, I applied Glossy Accents to the center star. I also applied Pop Dots on the center mats. 

For the ribbon I chose 4 different ones for variety, Lace, Plain White, Red and a Star Patterned. I cut 2 of each and arranged them how I wanted and then stapled them together. I knew glue was not going to hold them and I was afraid the hot glue would be to bulky in the back. I then used Scotch Liquid Fast dry to adhere them to the back of the mats.

I applied some Stickles to the stars on the navy mat and along the edges of the white card stock.

I love the look of the Making Memories Bravissimo Ribbons, and this was my attempt at trying to make one. I think I did ok, LOL

Thank you for looking,

MichelleMyBelle


Supplies Used:

Glossy Accents by Ranger
K&CoMPANY Americana Die Cuts
Ribbon from Wal-Mart and AcMoores
Red & Navy Recollections Cardstock
White Cardstock from Gorgia Pacific
Red Stickles by Ranger
Pop Dots Making Memories
DCWV Paper Stack Nantucket

Anniversary Cards

I needed 2 anniversary cards in a hurry, and these are what I came up with. I also used them for a challenge, so I completed 2 tasks at once.

I used Sharon Mobley's File Fancy Mats 2, RM00148 and Fancy Borders 2, RM00145. This is for a challenge on the VDBC Forum, to use either a digital or hand stamped image and color it by hand. I colored my stamp using the Gamsol and Colored Pencil technique. After coloring my stamp I applied some Stickles to the image, I also hand cut the image and applied Scotch Mounting Tape. Attached the ribbons to my cards using Fiskars Glue Dots.  The stamp is a Hero Arts Stamp - Hydrangea. I love this stamp and us it frequently. I also applied some Stickles to the border under the matted stamp, which was cut at 8 inches and trimmed to fit my card.

 


For the inside of my card I used a Inkadinkado Stamp set called Fancy That, stamped in green ink from Martha Stewart. The mat is one of Sharon's, Fancy Mats 2. It is a square mat but I stretched it out into more of a rectangle slightly to fit my 4 by 5 1/2 card. I cut the mat at 4x5 and as you can see it cut fine, (using my Cricut, no choice right now). I placed my ruler alongside my card to show you how small the holes cut. I find Sharon's files cut well on the Cricut, and as I said before not because I'm on her CT, they just do.



Supplies Used:

White Sheer Ribbon from Dollar Store
Purple Ribbon from Wal-Mart
Downloaded Heart Doily   Downloaded from Birds Cards
Ink Martha Stewart
Fiskars Glue Dots
Scotch Mounting Tape
Inkadinkado Stamp Set, Fancy That
Value pak Green Cards from Big Lots
Deena's Penny Lane Dot Paper by My Minds Eye
Stickles Lavendar and Green
Recollections White Card Stock
Hero Arts Stamp Hydrangea

Thank you for looking
MichelleMyBelle

Inside of Thank you Card

I can now show you the inside of my Thank You Card for my sons aid.

I used RSMobleys Designs, File RM00147 - Fancy Mats 1

This is the inside of my card I made for my sons aid Here. I cut one of the mats and did not remove the inside of the cut, instead I decided to stamp it with the Just Saying stamps from Inkadinkado. I then applied some green stickles to the cut to add some bling. I aslo added a flower stamp to the right hand side mat and applied some Stickles on that as well. I cut the mat at 4 1/2 inches, I would not go any smaller.



Supplies Used:

Pink & Green Cardstock
Stickles - Yellow, Cotton Candy, Green
WaterColor Bouquet Paper Stack K&CoMPANY
ReCollection Flower Stamp
Martha Stewart Corner Punch
Inkadinkado Ink and Just Saying Stamps
Thanks for looking,

MichelleMyBelle

Triangle Tri Fold Card

I used RSMobleys Designs, file RM000094 - Card Front Tags & More. I really like this file because of it's versatility. You can mix and match the layers to get some great effects.

This card is for a close family member whose tumor has returned. My mom called this weekend to let me know. This person has already went through so much the first time around.

I'm trying to use some of my scraps up since I have so much of it. Also, because this card is going to be mailed I did not use pop dots like I had wanted to. The post office seems to just crush the layers so I just glued them down. I also used Stickles for some bling for the same reason.


Supplies Used:

Martha Stewart Punch
Stickles Lavendar, Crystal, and Star Dust 
Ribbon from Wal-Mart
Cardstock
Bazzill Cardstock
WaterColor Bouquet Paper Stack from K&CoMPANY
Ocean Solids Mat Pad From K&CoMPANY
Inkadinkadoo Sentiment Stamp and Ink

To create my card I followed a tutorial Here

Thank you for looking,
Michelle

Thank You Card and File - iheart2stamp sketch May 2011

I used RSMobleys Designs, file RM000094 - Card Front Tags & More

This card is for my sons Aid, she has been with him for 6 years and is very special to our family. She is a second mother to my son and goes above and beyond her duties at school! I don't know what we are going to do without her for the upcoming school year. He will be going to the other side of the building and she won't be going along with him. There is a possibility she may loose her job because of all the budget cuts going on right now, if that happens the school is going to loose an amazing person. I don't say this because she is my sons aid but because of the person she is!

For the white circle I applied purple and pink chalk to the outer edges.  I used a Recollections Stamp - Freedom Flowers, then colored the stamp with colored pencils. I then applied Stickles to the flower stamp.

The "thank you" sentiment is a Inkadinkadoo stamp. Stay tuned for the inside of the card which I can't show you just yet. LOL

Supplies Used:

Pink  and White Cardstock
Stickles - Yellow, Cotton Candy, Purple, Dk Purple
Chalk - Pink and Purple
Queen & Co. Gems
Recollection Stamps
WaterColor Bouquet Paper Stack K&CoMPANY
Ribbon
Martha Stewart Brown Ink

Thanks for looking,

MichelleMyBelle


File Below


I used the May 2011 sketch from 

You can get the converted file Here. Remember for personal use only.

Envelope Card

This is my first project for the Make the Cut Crop at the Forum this weekend. These cards are so fast and easy to make, you can view the tutorial Here The tutorial was created by Anne from Anne's Creative World, she is a designer for The Pixie Cottage.  If you create something from this tutorial please give them credit.

 

This is the inside of my card, I may add something else to it. Not sure yet.
 

Supplies: Inkadinkadoo Ink and Brenda Walton Stamps
WaterColor Bouquet Paper Stack from K&CoMPANY
Embossing folder hearts (won't say brand) LOL
RSMobleys Design Borders RM000145
Sheer Ribbon Dollar Store
Rhinestones Queen & Co.
Card stock
Lettering Delights Spring Flourish-Butterfly
Lettering Delights Bee Yourself--Flower
Recollections Mini Roses

Thanks for looking,
Michelle