Baseball Birthday Extras

I made this cute baseball birthday set today.  When my kids have birthday parties, we almost always have coloring pages or coloring books to match the party theme... so we have to have a matching art caddy right??

I started out with this silverware holder from IKEA. I bought a couple a while back on clearance.

I grabbed some handy dandy storage containers, this one is a clean tin can that would otherwise be recycled... gotta love free supplies. I covered it with patterned paper - DCWV summer stack, cut to 4" x 12". I just used ATG tape to secure it.

Here is my full caddy, each can decorated with coordinating paper and filled with all the supplies we'll need to craft for a birthday party.

Then, I made this panel to decorate the new "art caddy".

I used some more of the same patterned paper, and added a printed pennant and some Cricut cuts.

The bat, cut to 5 1/2" long, is from Boys will be Boys. I inked the edges for dimension and added some little scraps to the handle for the grip.  I attached it with pop dots.

Here is my little pennant. I used "banner" font because it reminded me of a baseball pennant.  I just hand cut this pennant and glued it directly to the front panel.

This baseball is from Life's a Party. I sized it to 2 1/2". Again, I attached it with pop dots.

What party would be complete without goody bags.  So to continue the theme, I added the same bat and ball as before.  I threw some red trim (cut from cardstock scraps) on the top and bottom. The goody bag's pennant is smaller, but used the same font. Instead of more expensive basket filler, I just tucked some candy into a basket style coffee filter (300 to a package from the Dollar Tree) and tied the top.  I also added a bag of fruit snack and a granola bar to the can.

 I thought I'd give you the free baseball pennant file.  If you'd like it, click on the picture or the link below to download it for free via 4 Shared.

Download this pennant file for FREE via 4 Shared

Challenges: 

 Bitten by the Bug 2: Baseball from Life's a Party

Queen of my Craftroom : altered item

Tuesday Throwdown : non-stamped sentiment

My Craftspot : Gift bag or box (I hope the goody bag counts)

Thinking of you popsicles

I was looking around at my favorite blogs today and was totally inspired by Cassandra at Cricut Croppin' With Cassandra. She didn't share dimensions or anything, so flying by the seat of my pants, I created this card.

This is a 4" x 9" card (standard business size).  I cut the little popsicles using Simply Charmed (2 1/2") but added real popsicle sticks to the bottoms!! CUTE right?!? Love it. 

I cut the popsicles in six different colors and added a different Peachy Keen face to each one. These faces are 1" from Everyday Character Assortment, but I'd think that different sizes may work fine too, depending on the set you are working with.

I tied matching bakers twine to each popsicle, I tied a double loop bow too. Coloring the whites of the eyes with my gelly roll pen adds a lot of character.  Some popsicles are mounted up on pop dots, while other are attached directly to the card base.

The ones with a bite out have a sad or mad face.  The "Thinking of You" stamp is from a TPC Studio set. I also added a couple of loops of pink and white bakers twine around the pink and polka-dot layers before I adhered it to the craft colored base.

I hope you can see the dimension in this picture.  Because of the popsicle stick, each of the popsicles is put together with pop dots, then some are added to the base with pop dots... love the height and dimension on this card!! Like usual, I added a line of gel pen stitches to the card base, inside and outside.

Here is the inside... I attached the scraps from the card front to the left hand side.  I only glued down the top, bottom and left hand side of these layers, that way you could add a gift card or something if you'd like.

Challenges:

Wacky Wednesday : Friendship

My Craft Spot : bright colors

Ice Cream Shaker Card

I don't have anyone in mind for this card... but it sure will make someone smile!

I made this card using Sweet Treats.  The card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and will fit in a standard A2 envelope.  The special thing about this card is that the ice cream top is a shaker. 

I used some zig-zag ribbon... something I rarely use.  I also added a Prima Bitty Blooms flower under a button from my stash.  The little tag is a punch and the stamp is from Studio G (one from their Sweets collection).  

I layered some foam tape under the card stock layers (all from my stash) and a piece of plastic taken from a Cricut box. I used real ice cream sprinkles in the shaker. :)

Here is the card base, you can see how only the top scoop opens up. To get the ice cream cone texture on the cone, I used my Martha Stewart Score Board and scored the cone every 1/4". I then inked the cone with some brown ink. I think it creates a perfect texture for the cone.

The "Happy Birthday" inside the card is also from a Studio G stamp set.

Challenges:  

Crafty Sprouts : Shaker Card

Die Cuttin' Divas : Sweet Treats

BBTB2 : Ice cream

My Craft Spot : Emboss it

For Fun Challenges : Summer

Penguin shaped card

This cute little penguin is from Simply Charmed.  I've never cut him before today, but he's so cute, I'm sure he'll use them again. Using the shadow layer (sized to 4 1/4" wide) I created a shaped card.

I welded the shape at the top so the penguin can stand up... oh-so-cute! I added some pop dots under the two sides of the bow tie.  Some quick doodling with a white gel pen is always fun for me.

I used flat back self-adhesive pearls for the eyes! :)

The sentiment stamp is from Studio G.  My favorite craft store, Craft Warehouse, was having a sidewalk sale this last week and had TONS of Studio G Stamps on super sale.... when I say super sale I mean it!!! They were all priced at 10 for a $1.00!!

Challenges:

BBTB2 : Penguin

My Craftspot : Christmas in July

Celebrate the Occasion : Christmas shaped card

Camping Kiddos card

Hi guys! I have a cute card to share with you today.  This is a #10, business sized card.  I love this larger ( 4" x 9") card format and the envelopes are super easy to find... no extra postage either!

The camping kiddos are from Nate's ABCs sized to 4".  I cut all layers as seen in the booklet, but added an extra layer to the top of the cut... I cut the tent flap from vellum and folded it over the top edge.  It can be lifted to see all the layers.

I cut the boy's shirt sleeve and the doggy's collar in yellow to give it some more color. The dog layer is added with pop dots. I laced some white crafting twine around the card before attaching the patterned paper mats to the card base.

This sentiment stamp is from Scrappy Moms.  I added it to a little punched tag shape. Three black dew drops (flat back stones) sure add a lot to the details of this card.  NO GEL PEN STITCHES HERE!!! I know... WOW! :)

I inked the edges of the brown polka dot paper (from DCWV's Guy Stack) before adding it to the mat layers. The grass is inked in green and the vellum tent layer is inked in black also. The entire die cut piece is attached with pop dots and gives the card such wonderful dimension. 

The inside of the card got some scraps to finish it off.

Challenges: Fantabulous Cricut : Let's go camping

Die Cuttin' Divas : Summer fun

My Craft spot : Ink it up

Tuesday Throwdown : Summer 

More Than Favors (Wacky Wednesday) :  Summer

"Super Cool" Sun Card

Here is a super cool card! :)  The shaped card base is the sun is from Create a Critter. I sized the shadow layer to 5 1/4" and then welded together to form the base. All sun layers were inked with orange ink before assembling.  The sunglasses were from the sun cut on Simply Charmed (sized to 6").

The sentiment tag has the "Have a super cool day!" sentiment that came from three different My Pink Stamper stamps from the Punny-licious set. I also inked the tag with orange and then added a black button with white twine bow to the top.

I accented the sun with white gel pen and intended to add a Peachy Keen face stamp for the sun.... but the largest face in my Everyday Faces Assortment was too small!!!!  So I had to dry a face on by hand. I used my black Glaze pen (it has a shiny look when dry). I also added some cute little pink chalk to the cheeks.

After I added the white gel pen accents on the sunglasses, I added a couple layers of Glossy Accents to give the glasses wonderful shine and dimension.

Here you can see how I welded the card base to from the shaped card.  I adore shape cards and make them often... if you haven't made one, give 'em a try!! They are so fun (and addicting). :)

Challenges: 

Cricut Cardz Challenge : Summer Apparel or Accessory

My Craft Spot : Sunny Days (Summer)

Happy Birthday Cupcake

I love using the Sweet Treats cartridge! This card is made using the card feature and the layers of this cupcake only.  It's super simple, but I still think it's super cute too.

I sized the shadow to 5 1/2" high so it will fit into an A2 envelope. Then I sized all the layers to match (using my Gypsy), the height of all pieces (RSD off) was 4.99". I used all solid colored card stock, but added some embossing (D'Vine Swirls), glitter glue and ribbon for embellishments. 

I used my EK Success Photo Labels punch for the sentiment and a Scrappy Mom's "Happy Birthday" stamp.  I tied some 1/8" light pink ribbon using my Bow Easy and attached a pink button too. The heart on the cupcake is accented with pink Studio G glitter glue and attached with pop-dots.

Inside I added another Scrappy Mom's stamp and the larger Photo Label punch. Like the front, I double matted the sentiment before adding gel pen stitches.

Both of these wonderful birthday stamps are from Scrappy Mom's Simple Sentiments set.

Challenges:

Scrappy Moms : Sweet Treats

Craft Spot : How Sweet it is

The Paper Variety: Mixed Font Sentiments

Birthday Sundaes : Shaped Bday Cards

Father's Day Recliner Card

I received a special request for a "take it easy on Father's Day" card. The first thing that popped into my head was a recliner! :)  So here is the custom card I made today.

I am including the file so you can download this project and make your own, but the puppy is not included in the file.  This adorable little doggy is from Paper Pups (cut at 1 3/4" x 3/4").

After I cut all the pieces of the recliner, I inked all the edges with a light brown ink. I assembled it in the following order: chair base, seat glue directly to the base, arms attached with thin pop dots, and then the foot rest attached with thicker pop dots. I added the brads to the arms and them attached the chair to the shaped card base. 

I used a clear Glaze Gel pen to add the stitching on the chair.  I cut all the pieces using a tan cardstock that has a wonderful linen texture! :)  The doggie's nose is accented with Glossy Accents and I used a black Glaze pen to add the eyes (with the size of the dog, the eyes were too tiny to piece).

I printed the sentiment directly on the chair base on the front and on the inside of the card.

Here is a shot of the cut file.  I cut a second card base so I would have it separate from the card.

Sure Cuts a Lot file via 4 Shared

Recliner Card : shaped card base plus layers

Challenges:

My Craft Spot : We Love you Dad!

Sentimental Sundays : Father's Day or Masculine Card
Scrappin with Cricut : Father's Day Linking Party