The weather has certainly turned cooler here in Illinois and the leaves are begining to show colors. I’m Melissa and while I was sitting outside yesterday I was suddenly inspired to create something using the beautiful fall colors. Fall is a lovely time of year but it means that cold weather is coming way to…
I have another lovely autumn decor project today! A Pumpkins Sign for a corner, you front door, anywhere really! This is also from SVGCuts, I love their autumn decor items, and using this fabulous cardstock makes them that much better! Cardstock: I used a lot of cardstock for this project. I had to play a…
I might have a thing for specialty papers like glitter or metallic papers. How about you? How fun is it when you can dress up the simplest of die cuts with a little metallic paper? This month, CutCardStock has all their orange, gold and brown papers on sale, including the glittery and metallic ones! So…
If you’re like me, it’s never too early to start making Christmas cards! The Curious Metallic White Silver Cardstock was perfect to use with snowflake dies. They really bring this monochromatic card to life. 1. Stamp the sentiment in the lower right section of a piece of of Basis White 80lb Cardstock cut to 4…
Hi CutCardStock friends! Take a “peep” at this EGG-stremely easy Easter treat basket pattern. It’s adorable and is surprisingly big enough to hold a couple Easter eggs or treats inside. The best part is it is made from a simple square of CutCardStock! I’m making baskets for both a boy and a girl, so I…
I love how bright colors and white POP out on black, especially on this Superstar scrapbook layout! It makes those colors seem so bright. I pulled out some beautiful metallic paper and paired them with Black Basis. The white cut file was perfect for this photo of my nephew. I love the way it turned,…
Hey crafty friends! It’s getting close to my favorite season fall! I love every thing about fall the colors, smells, cozy sweaters, warm drinks. What is your favorite season? I made this birthday shaker card with fall in mind. I used fall colors and also some gold leaf sequins. I started by die cutting a…
There is just something about shimmery and glittery paper that makes me smile. It adds a beautiful element to any project. Here’s a simple birthday card that doesn’t feel simple at all…all because of the type of paper I used. Check out how to make one: Supplies Needed –Basis Cardstock in white–Curious Metallic Cardstock in…
When one of my dear friends and neighbor asked me to make a bunch of paper treasure boxes for an event she was speaking at, I happily obliged! I love making paper boxes and other 3D projects. The event was for a group of girls and finding their self-worth….hence the treasure box! Check out how…
I have two little girls, and after all things “boy” from my older sons, it has taken some getting used to with all the pink and bows and dresses. But I love it! I wanted to make a fun tea party favor that had dimension and could hold some treats or a candy necklace. When…
Keeping with the theme of our Blog Hop from last weekend, I used the last of my wedding pictures and Created a White Out Page! I have a hard time doing monochromatic Layouts. Picking one color staying within those shades, for some reason, never look right to me. So, When one comes I never pick…
Love the look of glitter but can’t stand the mess? I know the feeling. I am a bit of a neat freak and for years I stayed away from glitter even though I loved the shine it created. Fortunately today there are quality card stocks and papers available that will give you that glitter fix…