Ribbon Father's Day Card

With tomorrow being Father's Day, I decided to make one last card for the occasion.  This one is for my boys to give to my husband!  My oldest son picked out the design he wanted me to cut out :)

The SVG files for this card are from the Day At The Races collection at SVG Attic.

It was simple and straight forward to cut out and assemble.  In fact, it took longer to pick out the papers we wanted to use.  I decided on the Industrial Chic stack by DCWV which has a great vintage feel to it.

Instead of the horse head that was with this card file, I added a "#1" to make it work for Father's Day.

I fussy cut a tag out of the paper stack and used Beary Brown Rumpled Ribbon from Lovebug Creations to fasten it to the card.  The final touch was using my round 14 Epiphany Crafts shape tool and more of the DCWV designer paper to create the dad epoxy circles.

If you head on over to SVG Attic to buy this SVG set, the free set with purchase this week is All at Sea:

I also thought the colors and shapes of this card went well with the Vintage Vagabond theme this week at Moxie Fab World.  This was their photo inspiration:

I hope you have a wonderfully crafty day!

Chosen top 3 at Kaboodle Doodles!

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June 16 Amusing Challenge
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June 30 DL ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes June
June 30 Every Day is an Occasion
July 1 Whimsy Stamps Challenge

SVG Attic's All At Sea

Did you see the newest free SVG collection at SVG Attic?  It is called All At Sea and it is PERFECT for summer!

Here are a few individual shots...

The lighthouse which looks so real by an LED tea light:

This beautiful step card...aren't those waves so pretty?

And the beach scene.  Those logs look so real and the sand dollar is just the perfect finishing touch.

To get this set free, add a minimum of $9.98 to your shopping cart, then add this new set to your cart and use the coupon code FREE on step two of the checkout process! 

I hope you have a wonderfully crafty day!

Anniversary Heart Box

Hello all!  I have some VERY exciting news to share with you.  I have been chosen to be on the SVG Attic design team!  I love the files that they have!  There are so many diverse themes that you are sure to find something that you can use.  I make a lot of cards, but I also LOVE creating 3D paper items as well.  It is so fun seeing the item take shape and the finished product is so rewarding.

For my first design team project, I made an anniversary heart box for my husband.  We recently celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary!   This box is a wonderful reminder of our wedding colors and flowers.

The base of the heart box was made using the Heart Shaped Box collection from SVG Attic.  I kept the box simple by using solid colored cardstock, then added a vellum trim from Erin's Scalloped Trims around the top edge.

Next is the part that I just adore...those roses on top!  Seriously, I think they are the most gorgeous paper roses I have seen!  I cut them using the rose file from the Be Mine collection using double sided K&Company paper.  A perfect match of my favorite flower with my favorite color :)  For the leaves on the roses I used the apple leaves from the Fall Harvest Favor Boxes kit. I used brown chalk around the leaf edges, then creased them down the middle to make them look more realistic.  For the final touch, I added some pearls that were on a wired strand for a subtle bling.

But wait...there is more!  I also decorated the inside of the lid!  I added a cream heart layer, stamped the Happy Anniversary sentiment, then added the rose and leaves.  An unexpected surprise when the box is opened :)  I just loved the end result and I think it would work beautifully for a wedding, bridal shower, anniversary, Valentine's day, birthday or even a just because gift.  There are so many possibilities for this box!

Ok...I just have to share one more picture of those amazing roses with you.  They have such a refreshing summer feel to them.  You know you like them too ;)

Now if you liked this box, you will want to go check out the SVG Attic blog.  This and so many other wonderful design team projects are there.  You are sure to find something that inspires your creative side!

I hope you have a wonderfully crafty day!

Chosen as top 3 at My Craft Spot!

Chosen #1 entry at Whimsy Stamps!

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Sew Grateful Card

I have another ScrappyDew project for you all today.  I know a lot of crafts go hand-in-hand and for me sewing was one of my first crafting adventures.  If you fall into that category too, then you will appreciate the sewing nature of this card.

I used the adorable Sewing Palz SVG files for the pin cushion, needle and the spool of thread. I think they were a perfect match for the patchwork patterned paper.  I also carried the sewing theme with the ribbon that has stitching lines on it and I also used my sewing machine to sew the background papers together.  The sentiment is a digi stamp from Clearly Digi Stamps.

 This is a close up of the focal point.  I thought the burlap behind the die cuts allowed for more of a solid color behind them, but still added texture and visual interest.

Here I am trying to show you the layers of dimension and textures.  I also added glossy accents to the needle and the pin heads.  There is a lot going on with this card LOL!

I hope you have a wonderfully crafty day!

Chosen top 3 at Twist of Faith Card Challenge!

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June 19 Paper Pretties
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June 28 Chalk N Stock (brown chalk around the die cuts)
June 30 DL.ART monthly linky
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