Make a Chalkboard!

I found this paper pad today at  Michaels. Cool! Actual chalk board paper you can write on

IT CUTS GREAT ON THE CRICUT TOO.  It was slipping off the mat, but i used a little extra roll on adhesive in the corners, and that seemed to do the trick,

the background (red paper) is a little busy..sorry abou that

Here is the project you can cut from my file.

It makes a 6 inch by about 11 inch wide frame with a 8 x 4 chalkboard in the middle.  The holes are cut in the paper so you can thread a 1/4 inch ribbon though the holes. I ran out of ribbon so had to use another piece to make the hanger. I'm sure you will do better and leave enough ribbon to do it all in one color. I just tucked my chalk in a loop on the back. This would make a great door hanger, locker sign, menu for the kitchen, etc.

Svg file

mtc project file

Under the Sea Card

My daughter works as an activity director at a local time share. I was trying to come up with crafts with a beachy theme that might appeal to all ages. I remembered seeing long ago the cards with a "gel" window.

Here is my example.

You use a small zip lock bag(sold in jewelry sections of craft store). I had a few laying around that jewelry or buttons had come in. I didn't have hair gel, but used liquid hand soap that had glitter in it, that we had bought at dollar tree. Just make sure the bag is tightly sealed. Bright colors work better for the fish to show through the gel window. Your fish go on  the tag. On the first one, I put some on the card by accident, but decided I liked having two different fish scapes. Now there is another scene when the tag is pulled out too.


Download file to make card


The first screen shown in scal will be the card itself. The second screen is the tags to go inside and the fish accents. There are enough accents and tags for two cards.  If only making one you can delete some of the items. I figured while I have the paper loaded on the mat I might as well cut out a few extra! You will have to align things to match the mat. Like I put the card or the far right of my virtual 12x12 mat and place my 8.5 x 11 paper in the upper right corner. Then move the whole design to the left, cut the accents, laying out the paper in the quadrants of the screen.

I found the picture of the boat on the internet, you could make your own image that is similar, or search for birthday boat wishes.

Cascading Card

Played around with making an svg file to make this cascading card. The file will contain just the svg to cut the card. It is up to you to come up with your own embellishments.  I just cut out a lot of butterflies and fairies.

how it folds

with a border added to top edge

example from http://craftyhelen.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html

I did mine with double sided paper..I had to cut two ..i couldnt figure out how to rotate it to make it come out with two pieces that wenttogether with the adjacent matching colors. Maybe i'm crazy and you can figure it out..Or just use solid cardstock! 

Because this is an svg file, you can resize it easily to fit on 8.5 x 11 if you want.

card was about 4 by 5.5 without embellishments when cut from 12x12 paper

Download SCAL svg file..tested

This card isn't working in mtc...I have a new version that I need someone to test. I don't know why mtc can't read the same svg files that scal can.

Download mtc trial version of card

Please let me know if the new version works. it looks ok but i can't cut in mtc.

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link to magazine showing card assembly instructions

Valentine's Cake and treats

I cut decorations on the cricut cake from Wilton sugar paper.

You don't need a special heart shaped pan, just a round and square pan the same diameter.

Dipped heart shaped marshmallows in melting chocolate, added sprinkles and lollipop sticks..

Mardi Gras Die Cuts for your Cutting Machine

Mediafire link to download zip file of die cuts

I was trying to think of the next holiday. I decided to do Mardi Gras, because I hadn't before. Enjoy!

Family Rules Subway Art

Download png file to print

Download svg file if you want to modify colors

Cruise...Hold your Orders until Jan 15

Family and I are going on the Norwegian Epic ship for a week long cruise.

My husband paid for us all to go as a Christmas gift.  The Epic is NCL's largest ship and has Las Vegas Style shows like Blue Man Group, Second City Comedy, Cirque Dreams and Howl at the Moon. If you are considering a cruise, it is a fun one! We liked it so much last year, we are going again now.

I will not have internet access to process orders until I get back. I don't get many, but don't want you to be dismayed, if you don't receive your order for a week!

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

More Subway Art Links

Check out Eye Candy Free Subway Art

Link to blog with the Valentines Subway Art Printable

Download Halloween subway art from itworksforbobbi.com

check out http://www.simplecrafter.com Boy Girl Subway Art

check out http://www.yourlifevents.com christmas subway art

I thought I would see what subway art is available for free on the internet. I posted a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day Subway Art

Subway art to print...a png file

subway art svg file...if you want to modify..say add your sweetie's name

I like making these subway art prints. I guess this is the next holiday! Enjoy!

Denise