Father, Grandpa, Silhouette Card

I made this fun card with the exciting new Digital kit by Echo Park called "grandpa's shed".  It's available soon at JessicaSprague.com.  I also used the Silhouette Cameo to print and cut all of the shapes (as well as add the holes to the pegboard.  I used a bit of paint to make things messy.  I hope you like it!

 I used gold brands for the screws.  I took a screwdriver and a hammer and dented them to make the groves in the screws.

Fall Card with Silhouette & Lori Whitlock Papers

I made this card with digital papers by Lori Whitlock called Fall Fling.  You can get them at JessicaSprague.com.  I created the card in the Silhouette Studio Software, filled the shapes with the papers by Lori Whitlock, cut them out and assembled.  Super Simple Card!

Girly, You Rock! Thank You card

I made this card for one of my friends who was over the other night.  She made me the cutest ever "GARDEN BUG".    She is so clever!

Just look how cute he is!

Thank You Card

I stole this idea from "cards" magazine.  There is a very similar card which is yellow based, adds a ribbon and spells out "YOU".  I love the simplicity of it.

Using Silhouette Studio Software on IPAD

Did you know you can use the Silhouette Studio software on your IPAD?  I was skeptical, but I tried anyway and it worked!

I downloaded an app on the IPAD called Splashtop.  It's an application that mirrors your desktop/laptop computer.  Anything that is on your computer will run on the laptop. 

I have to say, it's not as easy to use as setting at my desktop/laptop and using a mouse, but it can be done.  Also, I can't print/cut without being right by my base unit to load the paper/mat.   However, I can sit in front of the TV while my honey watches TV and create a design using only my IPAD.   It takes a little playing around with it to get used to the commands using your finger in lieu of a mouse, but I figured it out in a matter of a couple of minutes of playing. 

The Splashtop App is $6.99 for your IPAD.  It's $2.99 for your Iphone.  Yep, you can use the software on your Iphone, too, but let me just say, that's not easy.... or worth it in my opinion.

I'm at work now, but when I get home, I will try and take some photos or video to show you how it works.  I'm so excited! 

Not only can I access the Silhouette Software, but my Photoshop, and all the other software on my base unit.

This video is poor and cuts out in the middle, I tried to record it quickly this morning and found it hard to hold the phone to record while trying to manipulte the software, but you can see, it does work.

Any Occassion Card

Yet another card from Girls Night.  Again, I was using scraps from another project and came up with this super simple card that could be used for any occasion.  I may add a sentiment... then again, I may  not!

Follow Your Heart Card

I used the negative of yesterday's card to make this kite card.  I love using scraps from one projects to create another.

Blue Skies Up Above Card

This is one of the cards I made with the girls the other night.  It's very simple (as they all were that night).  I like the purples with the light blue. 

Baby you can drive my car - scrapbook layout

 I had my friends over last night for a crafty/girl night.  We had a great time.

I decided I was going to make an actual 3D layout.  I haven't done that in so long! 

 The pictures are of my daughter who is now 23 years old.  I just love the cute chubby cheeks and the big grin!

I based this layout off the card I posted on August 17th.  

 It felt so good to do a layout with no particular direction, no paper requirements, just total freedom.

 I was pretty happy with the final product.  Of course, I should've gotten a lot more done, but you know how it is when you're with "the girls".  We talked, ate, drank and did a little crafting.

I switched to card making after this layout, but I think I've got the bug now.... I want to do another layout.

Baby Card

I made this card with the same cardstock as the post below.  I used a Martha Stewart Punch for the elephants and a Stampin' Up Scallop border punch.

One of a Kind Card - Free Silhouette Cut File for Card Layout

I made this card which was inspired by a scrapbook layout I saw on Pinterest.  It's pretty simple, but I thought it turned out pretty cute.  The papers are some old, old papers I had in my stash.  I made a similar cut file for the Silhouette.  The cut file is for an A2 size card.  The card above is is 5.5 x 5.5, but the layout is exactly the same.  If you'd like the cut file, you can find it HERE.

Look what Leslie Made!!

I received a fun email today.  Leslie sent me a picture of the awesome cards she made with the Silhouette Cut File I gave away last week.   I think I like her cards better than mine!  They are sooo cute!!!   I'm loving the Sugar Chic papers and the matching inserts.  Awesome touch!

I'm so excited.  I made a digital mini album tutorial for Jessica Sprague's Project Plaza Hybrid Tutorials and it went live today!!  If you'd like to see it, click HERE.

I used some fun digi papers from Pink Paislee.  You can download the photoshop files, clip your own photos into place, assemble and voila, you've got a great mini album for a loved one, a keepsake or make one for both.  

While you're over at the PROJECT PLAZA page, check out the other awesome tutorials.  There are some really great projects and new projects are added every Thursday.

Silhouette Cameo Card, Silhouette Cut file,

 I made this fun card for my daughter's birthday!!!

 I am still using my Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic papers.  They are perfect for my daughter, Ashlea, who is going to be 23 next week.

 I used my Silhouette Cameo and made a cut file for all for all of the pieces.  You can have my cut file by downloading it HERE!

Here is a video that will show you how to use the Silhouette cut file and to assemble.  Don't forget to get your FREE CUT FILE FOR THE SILHOUETTE.

Silhouette Treat Box / Teacher Gift

 I made this using my Silhouette Cameo and a fun digital kit by Design by Dani called It's Elementary which will be available soon at JessicaSprague.Com

 I filled it with Smarties.  Every teacher wants a classroom full of Smarties.... right?
If you'd like to make this I used the template called Popcorn box available at the Silhouette Studio online store.  I shrank it down a bit so that it would fit on 8.5 x 11 and still be able to have registration marks (since I used digital papers). I've also included a video to show you how to assemble.

Silhouette Studio Online Store vs Cricut Cartridges

I've had a lot of people ask me what kind of images are available from the Silhouette store, so I thought the easiest way to explain is to show you.  He's a quick peek into the Silhouette store and the different types of images, designs, etc that are available.

Baby or Baby Shower Card with Silhouette Cameo

I made this baby card using my Silhouette Cameo and Lori Whitlock's Template from the Silhouette Store.  Pattern paper, ribbon, pins from my stash.

Silhouette Cameo Thank You Card

I made this card using my Silhouette Cameo and Sugar Chic Digital Papers by Heidi Swapp, Heidi Swapp's Sugar Chic embellishment (Arrow), and I dyed the seam binding with Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mist. For the card template I used Lori Whitlock's Spin Card template from the Silhouette store. I just love how it turned out. If you spin the circle it says "Thanks", "Merci", "Grazie", "Thank You"

Silhouette Cameo Hybrid Love Card

I made this card using a template by Lori Whitlock from the Silhouette Store, Digital Papers by Carina Gardner called "Paris Market" available at Jessicasprague.com and my Silhouette Cameo.

Here is a quick tutorial on how I created this card using the products above.

Boo! Halloween Layout

I made this layout using Carina Gardner's Photomasks V5 and Haunted Collection available at JessicaSprague.com.  I just love this Halloween collection!

Sugar Chic Birthday Card

I'm still playing with my Sugar Chic Papers from Heidi Swapp's Collection. I made this sassy birthday card for my special niece.

How to cut your own handwriting with Silhouette Cameo Tutorial

Window Sticker Vinyl with Silhouette Cameo

Look what I made!  For those of you who don't recognize it, it's the Indiana University (where my son goes) logo.  I made this out of white and red vinyl and cut it with the Silhouette Cameo.

A friend called and asked me if I could make 3" Dallas Cowboys letters to put on her husbands car window for a birthday present.  I thought I'd give it a whirl.  Here's what I made for her.  She already had the star, though I had cut one in white for her as well.

After I made that, I tried my IU sticker.  First I made the white and put it on.  Then I remembered that I had some red vinyl in my stash and added the red on top of it.  Now, let's hope it holds up in the rain.... let's just hope we get some rain!

Here's a picture of just the white.  I think the red kicked it up a notch!

Silhouette Cameo, Mini File Folder Card based on Heidi Swapp Memory File Concept

 

Well you know I've just completed the Art of Observation class with Heidi Swapp.  You also know that in that class we learned all about Heidi's memory file concept.  I thought I'd take some of the ideas we learned in class and incorporate them into a card.  I made this using Lori Whitlock's "Maggie" collection available soon at JessicaSprague.com and my Silhouette Cameo.  It was really fun.  I started with a mini file folder from the Silhouette Library.  I hope you like it! I can see using the file folder idea as a card template in a thousand different ways!

Another Thank You Card

Another thank you card.  I think I'm stocked up now!

Summer Salsa or Black Bean and Corn Salsa

I made a new recipe called "Summer Salsa", which my family always called "Black Bean and Corn Salsa".  I tried a new version I found on Pinterest from "Be a Pot Stirrer".  It was very different and very light from the salsa I remember.  This has a very light, limey, with a hint of heat taste to it.  We served it with Pita Chips.  I love it.  I typed up the recipe and included a picture of the batch we made.

and here is the recipe for you:

Thank you Card

Playing around in my craftroom.

Make your own Color Magic Paper Digitally using Photoshop

Learn how to make a digital version of ColorMagic paper using photoshop. I've included the chevron paper that I used in the video for you to download free. Click here to download the Chevron paper.

Silhouette Cameo Tutorial - Using Digital Paper as Pattern Fill

Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Engagement Layout

I made this digital layout using Heidi Swapp's Sugar Chic collection.  This is one of Ashlea and Richie's engagement photos.  I just love the black and white/sepia tone of this photo.

Cards, Thank you

Been a while since I've had time for cardmaking, but I'm slowly getting back there.  Made this purely from Scraps in my drawer.

Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Birthday Card

I was cleaning up my craftroom after finishing up with the Art of Observation class and I found the 6x6 Sugar Chic papers I bought during class from HeidiSwapp.com.  I whipped up a sassy little card.  I just love these Sugar Chic Papers which are also by Heidi.

Last week of Art of Oberservation with Heidi Swapp Memory Files

 Well it's week 12 and the final week of the Art of Oberservation class with Heidi Swapp.  It's been a fun 12 weeks and I've learned so many fun new ideas using Heidi's Memory File System.  Not to mention the "art of observation".  Learning to look at life a little more positively.  Here is the cover of my final "Gratitude" file.  This is a file I will use to DAILY (for the next 365 days) to write down at least one thing I am grateful for each day.

 This cute little paper stack was another one of Heidi's awesome ideas.  Why don't I think of stuff like this??

 This is my July Calendar.  Heidi gave us a template and I used photoshop to fill mine in.

 And a quick peak at August.  I've only completed two months and I need to finish up embellishing the inside of the the folder.

One final look at the outside.  I just loved this class and met so many amazing people on the Message Board.  Heidi was involved in the Message Board,  the Gallery and in every way.  It was fun getting to chat with her.  I'm going to miss this class.