Cricut When I Can: July 2020

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Halloween Book Mark Ghost #1

Its never to early to think about the Holidays, I find I make things all year round and last minute of course.

Yesterday I began making four book marks and realized they would fit in the #10 envelopes that Slim Line Cards fit in with no extra postage if it is not too bulky it will take a traditional forever stamp.

I used my Big Shot die cutting machine since these were not intricate dies.

I have these two dished that are good for putting your finished die cuts in and also the garbage pieces.

Tangelo Twist card stock from Stampin Up.

I am using some 110 pound grey card stock from Joanns and also some patter paper 12X12 from Micheals called Hocus Pocus.

I also cut the shadow for the boo and punched out ghost eyes with the grey.

This is my random die box, I believe these are My Favorite Things dies but not sure.

I just found a Oval that would be wide enough for my book mark.

I did some partial die cutting because to create the ghost I just need the top rounded part.

I am using a shimmery Vellum from Hobby Lobby.

An older Stampin Up punch that make the perfect size eyes.

I basicly went straight in as far as the punch would go.

My reverse tweezers help hold the die cut.

Tombow Mono Liquid Glue and I also dabbed off the extra glue onto a piece of scratch paper.

This makes just enough glue on the back of the die cut so it will not ooze out.

Since this velum is shinny I just added a thin amount of glue all over the image.

I adhered the two pieces of the book mark together using Sticky Taped on the edge and Tombow Mono Liquid Glue to the inside and then added them together.

Finished Book Mark

Back of Book Mark

I found that the pretzel bags from Micheal's work perfect to keep the Book Marks safe.

I added some sticky tap to the top, fold over once then add more sticky tape and fold all the way down.

Some basic supplies I use I purchase from Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s with coupons or on sale

Hobby Lobby brand is called The Paper Studio

their website is http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

- Shimmery Velum - their brand

Micheal’s brand is called Recollections

their website is http://www.michaels.com/

- Pretzel Treat bags

- 12X12 Hocus Pocus pattern paper

Dollar Store site http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

Target Store site http://www.target.com/

Joanns Craft Store Site https://www.joann.com/

- 110 pound card stock - their brand - a darker grey color

Find me on Face Book, click here https://www.facebook.com/Craftyjennifer

Find me on Pinterest, click here http://www.pinterest.com/craftyjeffiners/

I am on Instagram too, craftjeffiner

These ARE NOT affliate links, no way involved with these company’s, I just love their products. These are links to their stores.

My Big Shot, Gemin Junior, Fiskars Faper Trimmer, bone folder, and other adhesives (double sided adhesive, Tombow Mono Liquid Glue, Scotch Tape, glue dots, fun foam, foam dots).can be purchased at your local or online craft supply places.

Score Board - Hobby Lobby - their brand

Hampton Art Stamp Perfect Tool - I got from Micheal’s before it was Discontinued

To purchase Stampin UP click here http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/

- Tangelo Twist card stock and ink

- small circle punch

- Smoky Slate

Simon Says Stamp products click here http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/

- Boo die with shadow

- Hand Lettered Halloween stamp set

Monday, July 27, 2020

Halloween Slim Line Card #1

Again I decided to make anouther Slim Line Card.

This one I did alot of Die Cutting and was able to make 2 cards because of it.

I am using a variety of Stampin Up card stock and the cordinating ink to bring the die cuts to life.

Washi Tape behind to connect the pieces together.

The die is from Tim Holtz and its called Halloween Hangouts.

I used Taylored Expressions blender brushes for my inking.

The quick stick help with the tiny pieces.

This is what the die looks like.

I am using my Hampton Art stamping tool to help me with my embossing of the sentiments.

Some Stampin Up dimensional adhesive.

These are by far my favorite.

Score Tape on the back of the panel.

I also used my score board to make some debosed lines on the back ground to give some texture.

I found some stencils and decided to decorate the outside and back of my envelope.

If you have a stencil that can repeat and is a 6X6 you can make it work.

Just by matching up the pattern of the stencil to continue it.

Just be careful to not go all the way to the edges where you had to stencil before.

Front of card and front of envelope.

Back of card and back of envelope.

The envelopes came from Walmart in a 40 pack.

A little close up view.

In side of card.

Finished Card.

Some basic supplies I use I purchase from Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s with coupons or on sale

Hobby Lobby brand is called The Paper Studio

their website is http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

Micheal’s brand is called Recollections

their website is http://www.michaels.com/

Dollar Store site http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

Target Store site http://www.target.com/

Joanns Craft Store Site https://www.joann.com/

Find me on Face Book, click here https://www.facebook.com/Craftyjennifer

Find me on Pinterest, click here http://www.pinterest.com/craftyjeffiners/

I am on Instagram too, craftjeffiner

These ARE NOT affliate links, no way involved with these company’s, I just love their products. These are links to their stores.

Score Board - Hobby Lobby - their brand

Hampton Art Stamp Perfect Tool - I got from Micheal’s before it was Discontinued

To purchase Stampin UP click here http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/

- Dimensionals

- card stock and matching ink -

- Smokey Slate

- Gray Granite

- Going Grey

- Early Espresso

- Tangelo Twist

- So Saffron

- River Rock

- Black Berry Bliss

To purchase products by Sizzix click here http://www.sizzix.com/home

- Halloween Hang Outs by Tim Holtz #663088 Dies

Simon Says Stamp products click here http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/

- Hand Lettered Halloween Stamp and Dies

To purchase My Favorite Things products click here http://mftstamps.com/

- Spider Web Stamp Set

Spider Web 6X6 stencil from my stash - not sure the brand

Walmart #10 envelopes 40 in a pack

Echo Park
- Black Bats stencil 6X6

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Slimline Mermaid Tail Card

I decided to try out the newest trend of Slim Line cards.

I am using my Gemini Junior die cutting machine for these Taylored Expressions die because they are more detailed and I want a clean cut.

The blending brushes have been amazing for me.

I am using a traditional #10 envelope that I purchased a 40 pack from Walmart.

This took me a few trys on how to figure out getting a continous stencil.

I added some gold glitter paper on the back to give it some pop and sparkle.

This is my box of dies that I think are mainly My Favorite things.

I found one that would cut out the sentiment.

I also used my favorite go to black ink Versa Fine Black Onyx.

To save of paper I cut out the center.

I also did the front of the envelope.

Moving the stencil up and using less ink each time.

Finished back of the envelope.

I believe it is becoming more fun to decorate the inside and back of the card and, front and back of the envelope too.

Finished card

Close up.

And the inside of the card.

Some basic supplies I use I purchase from Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s with coupons or on sale

Hobby Lobby brand is called The Paper Studio

their website is http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

- Copper 12X12 glitter paper their brand

Micheal’s brand is called Recollections

their website is http://www.michaels.com/

Dollar Store site http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

Target Store site http://www.target.com/

Joanns Craft Store Site https://www.joann.com/

Find me on Face Book, click here https://www.facebook.com/Craftyjennifer

Find me on Pinterest, click here http://www.pinterest.com/craftyjeffiners/

I am on Instagram too, craftjeffiner

These ARE NOT affliate links, no way involved with these company’s, I just love their products. These are links to their stores.

Score Board - Hobby Lobby - their brand

Hampton Art Stamp Perfect Tool - I got from Micheal’s before it was Discontinued

To purchase Stampin UP click here http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/

- Bermuda Bay ink and card stock

- Strawberry Slush, Watermelon Wonder, Rose Red, Melon Mambo, and Primrose Petals card stock

To purchase from Taylored Expressions click here https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/

- Beach Mermaid stamp and dies

- bubble stencil

- blender brushes

Christmas in July, A decorated Dog House!

I have a lot of friends that are dog owners and decided to get some more supplies just for them.

I am using a variety of products from companies that make great products.

Here is the Taylored Expressions Build a Dog House die set.

I am using a variety of Stampin Up card stock.

I am also using the Lawn Fawn Build a House Christmas Add On die.

Light amounts of Tombow Mono Liquied glue works best.

I think these pieces are ment to go over the roof part but I did not like that so I just butted them to the top and trimmed them at the bottom.

Stampin Up card stock

Really Rust
Early Espresso
Pacific Point
Summer Sun
Emerald Envy
Basic Grey
Creamy Caramel
Marina Mist
Riding Hood Red

Also dabbing some of the glue off on copy paper helps with the tiny pieces.

I placed the wreath near the top of the house.

Do not worry the bow will cover the bulb hangers.

I cut the strands of lights in each color and then cut the lights off that I needed.

Put the extra lights in the stamp pocket for future cards.

Glossy accents over the bulbs.

Foam tape behind the name tag.

Lawn Fawn cupcake grass die.