The Cutting Cafe Design Team

I recently decided to apply for another design team position for a company that has SVG cutting files and printable stamps! I am happy to say that I was accepted to join the team for The Cutting Cafe!!!!!


Cutting files and printable stamps are a new addiction for me and I can't wait to show you some of the amazing things you can do with them. As a design team member, I am required to submit 3 projects each month, so you will get to see lots and lots of new ideas on my blog. I can't wait to get started.........as a matter of fact, you can see my first project on Tuesday for the final day of the Two Scrapbook Friends 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!!!!!

Snowman Card

So yesterday I decided that I would make a quick card for a special friend at the Ranger game. He is only 5 years old, but we share the love of watching the Rangers play. He gives me a 'high five' every time they score a goal. It was sort of a last minute idea and I wanted to take it to the game last night.

I used an SVG file from The Cutting Cafe to make this sweet snowman card. I used my Cuttlebug to emboss his hat and added some glitter to make it sparkle. I wrapped up some sweet stuff in some tissue too.

He was super excited when I gave it to him. To add to that, the Rangers won in overtime and a shoot-out! It was a great night.

An Annual Holiday Tradition

I am back with another awesome sketch from Sketch Support. It is two-page week, which is my personal favourite. Here is the sketch that Allison created for us to play with.

I am not a big fan of scrapbooking Christmas because I find that my photos are not usually the best and they are often very busy. These photos are no exception. They are from my annual shopping trip to Erie with my sister. We always go to Bath & Body Works (and spend a ton of money). Their displays are so colourful and I couldn't resist taking some photos.

I didn't use one sheet of cardstock on this layout. I don't think I have ever created a layout with using cardstock.

The stickers I used are from the 25 Days of Christmas from Simple Stories. There are so many stickers on the sheet, I hardly made a dent in it. I used foam adhesive to pop them up and make things a little more interesting.

To create my title I cut out the word 'holiday' from one of the papers and added some mini alpha stickers. I love how it turned out.

I had to add some of my favourites........brads and stitching. It wouldn't be 'my' layout if I didn't.

I increased the number of photos from 9 to 12 on page 2 of my layout. I used Picasa to create a collage and then I printed it in an 8x10 size print. I cut the photos apart and matted them with a large piece of dark green pattern paper.

This going to be one of my favourite Christmas layouts. Maybe I have started a new trend. Thanks Allison for another amazing sketch to work with.

Season's Greetings

Hey everyone! Just popping in to show you my second card for this weeks sketch over at Sketch Support. The sketch is so versatile and easy to work with. You can see it here.

I even pulled out my sewing machine to create this card. Thanks for visiting my blog!

Christmas Blog Hop With Two Scrapbook Friends

The countdown to Christmas is here and with that in mind, your friends at Two Scrapbook Friends invite you to countdown the 12 Days of Christmas Creations with them. Each day a member of the Two Scrapbook Friends team and a few special friends will share with you some of the projects and inspiration that they have created to celebrate the Season.

Beginning on December 10th at 8 am, you can begin the hop at the first Friend's blog where you can be inspired and leave a comment. That blog will then tell you where you need to hop to on the next day!

You will need to hop from blog to blog leaving a comment on each in order to qualify to be in a draw for a special prize from Two Scrapbook Friends! Also, you will find a SECRET word on each blog which will make a special phrase at the end of the Blog Hop! Once the 12 days of hopping are complete you can email the phrase to us and we will enter you for another ballot to win!

The hop will remain open from December 10th to December 22nd at midnight (EST). Winners will be announced on December 23rd on the Two Scrapbook Friends' blog.

On Saturday, December 10th you will start the hop on Joanne's blog. You will find all your instructions there. Check out the link below!

1st Day of Christmas: Joanne (10th)