I'm fine...really

Ever have on of those days? Perhaps it feels like one of the those lives?!
I have a flamingo collection and thought I should finally get around to designing a few...the saying I've included with this will be provided as it's own file as well so you can use it with other images. I have it on a mug with a cow on it's back and feet straight up...may have to create a similar cut image of that, too!

At any rate here's my first silly flamingo...in case you can't tell that's what it is! I have the small white part of the eyes and beak included but it is easier to just put a scrap piece of white paper behind the black outline for those elements. The small colored eye parts are a little tricky getting just right but they do add some dimension to the eyes.

Sorry for the delay in posting the file, (second post)...link here!

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

One of my favorite songs and a fun phrase so I thought it would be fun to combine with my previous dancer files I posted...the first one is the saying and the second one I thought could be a bookmark or a pendant with earrings. File is here with the earlier dance post in case some missed them and want to use them.

More ideas for the dimensional star

Just a couple of quick ideas for the dimensional star file in the previous post...



A frame...


or a wreath...

Dimensional star

Here is a simple design that can be cut with two contrast paper to create a dimensional look or you can also score line to fold it for a 3d effect





This file provides the template for easy scoring and folding!


This file gives the option to create the dimension with contrasting papers which can also be done dimensionally as well. Could be used with an Americana or primitive decor, too! File is here!

Dragonflies and more butteflies

I had a request for a group of dragonflies so I worked on this today and thought I'd share the file with any who want the dragonfly page set up...the photo shows all the dragonflies from one sheet...file is here!

You can use a removable adhesive putty to easily apply and move these around or add to a gift box, too! I found some at local stores with glues and adhesives...Kmart had a blue putty, don't recall the brand and Scotch makes an off-white putty. I roll it in a small ball and attach to the upper body. It takes very little to hold them in place. I also added some embossing with the small swiss dots.








And here is another butterfly set...I reversed some since I was using two-sided paper though some designs aren't worth reversing, I really like the variety on this paper. As of 7/6/10 I just posted the scut file set up on 12x12 format...same link as dragonflies above!

Butterflies Flutter By

Just wanted to share an easy and fun way to dress up a wall and create a little whimsy...these butterfly clusters we're all cut from a single sheet of paper, scored fold line on either side of the body and used my cricut bone folder to gently create a little curl on the butterfly wings. I used small balls of reusable adhesive putty that allows me to attach them and easily move them, too. I took two different simple butterfly silhouettes and fit about 13 butterflies on a sheet...so easy to change colors schemes or would be great on a gift box as well. Scut file in 12x12 format here!

Breast Cancer Symbol & People

A friend recently passed away after a long battle with cancer, so I have been playing with a few ideas related to breast cancer awareness...hope they can provide some inspiration and opportunities to support others in your life... files here.






Also some card ideas...