Gypsy File
Memories of Summer Mini Album
Hello, Kristen Swain here with a summer memories album that will be sure to warm you up as you look through it during the cold winter months. I created this simple album focusing on keeping my die cut elements large, my photos about wallet sized and using bright colors. I used all cardstock so I kept costs down but was able to keep colors on each page.
Using a plain album, I decided that using spray mist would help me add background color, without the difficulty of trimming off paper at the edges of the cover. I used a lime and a jack frost color, then added in a spray and larger drops of turquoise across the front and back of the album. There is a touch of glitz as well. Then I cut some bright colorful letters for the title, adding in a bright sun as well, and I used brown for the rest of the title, so it would stand out, but not be the strongest color on the front.
I created the inside album pages by cutting 8.5 x 11 paper to fit, punching holes where I would thread the album together later. Next, I thought about which photos I wanted to use, printed them out and searched in Cricut Craft Room for images to go along with my page. Details on each page include banner pieces. These are easily cut from strips of paper that with a triangle shape notched out from the ends with scissors. Add bright coordinating buttons tied with twine bows. I kept my journaling simple, handwriting it with a journaling pen.
Simple, easy, and colorful. I hope you have enjoyed my summer album. I have left space to add more pages as we continue our summer activities.
Take care!
Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Gypsy Handheld Design Device, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Campin’ Critters, Carousel (Digital), Life is a Beach, Lite Crocs Rule, Art Deco, Something to Celebrate, Gypsy Font
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock (American Crafts), Buttons, Twine, Wiggle Eyes, Album (Creative Imaginations), Pen, Glitter, Spray Mist (Tattered Angels & Maya Road), Adhesives
Furry Friend Memorial Frame
Pets are such a huge part of our lives and they leave their pawprints on our hearts forever. Kristen Swain is with us today with a sweet project paying tribute to a favorite fur baby that is sadly no longer with their family . . . a pet memorial frame.
Hello! Kristen here today with you with a loving memorial that I created for our beloved Casey. We adopted Casey a few years ago and even though she was only with us for a couple years, she became a huge part of our lives. Our family was devastated when she suddenly took ill and we had to ease her pain and put her to sleep. It’s been a little while since she’s passed, but we still miss her and I thought that a lovely memorial frame would be a nice addition to our bookshelves to remember her and still think about the wonderful times she brought to our family.
I used a plain wooden frame and added a basic patterned paper it. I sand the edges when I cover items to help keep the paper stuck down better, then I ink the edges so that it blends well with the paper.
Since my photo was smaller then the inside of the photo cutout, I added a stick frame cut from Camp Out digital cartridge. I added a simple dot paper behind the photo and popped up my frame and photo to stand out better.
To the bottom of the frame, I added a silhouette dog cut in black, along with the phrase I created in Cricut Craft Room. I also tied on some twine as additional decoration, but of a more simple nature.
I finished the frame with a couple brown buttons, and added Casey’s name to the top of the frame. I feel this is an elegant way to keep our memories of our sweet girl around us.
Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Gypsy Handheld Design Device
Cricut Cartridges Used: Camp Out – Digital, Country Life, Gypsy Font, A Child’s Year
Other Supplies Used: Wood Frame (Provo Craft), Cardstock (American Crafts), Patterned Paper (Pebbles Inc, American Crafts), Twine, Buttons, Foam Tape (Glue Arts), Adhesives
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JULY Hello Thursday!
WELCOME to the JULY Edition of Hello Thursday! We have such fun NEW releases to share with you today. Let’s get started, shall we?!
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, A Frightful Affair
Turn your Halloween into a delightfully spooky time with the A Frightful Affair cartridge! You will love the retro feel and mid-century style of the monsters, images, phrases, and font on this cartridge. Create party décor, window clings, scrapbook layouts, ghoulish gifts, and other projects in no time. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN FRAME by Juliana Michaels
Designed by: Juliana Michaels
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug Machine
Cricut Cartridges Used: A Frightful Affair
Cuttlebug Folders Used: Midnight Hauntings, Haunted Damask
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock (American Crafts), Spray Ink (Tattered Angels), Ink (Ranger Distress Ink), Black Pen, Adhesives
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EEK! CARD by Michele Kovack
Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: A Frightful Affair
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock, Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Ink, Sewing Machine & Thread, Glossy Accents (Inkssentials), Twine, Spider Stickers, Cheesecloth, Red Glimmer Mist, Rhinestones, Black Pearls, Pop Dots, Silk Ribbon, Adhesives
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, Fontopia
Revel in the elegant and sophisticated designs of the Fontopia cartridge! This unique cartridge features an intricate, layered monogram alphabet with numbers that was inspired by illuminated letters, 1930s signs and ads, and vintage deeds and documents. The coordinating crests and cards expand the possibilities even further when combined with the monograms or layered font. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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THANKS A BUNCH by Michele Kovack
Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Fontopia
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock, Patterned Paper, Silk Ribbon, Rhinestones, String, Pop Dots, Phrase Sticker (SRM Press), Adhesives
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MONOGRAMMED FRAME by Cindy Royal
Designed by: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Mini Personal Electronic Cutter, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Fontopia
Other Supplies Used: 12 X 12 Frame, Acrylic Paint, Spray Mists, Mesh Tape, Inks, Clearcoat Spray, Twine, Adhesives
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Cricut® Famous Friends Cartridge, Artiste by Close to My Heart
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Leave a comment along with your Full Name by Midnight, Sunday, July 22nd, 2012, telling us which projects and cartridges are your favorites. Next week we will randomly select and announce a WINNER from the comments to win $100 of Cricut.com Credit! Good luck!
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