Monday, November 22, 2010

Sorry I haven't posted more lately...


I've been busy with other projects...recycling t-shirts and ties and a few other things as shown below...more pics of this character on my other blog
Recycling on a whole new level
...I'm trying to decide on a name for her...any suggestions?

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Mini mini cup cards!


Just a little idea...emphasis on LITTLE! Well you might be able to put an Andes candy in these but not much else! However, I thought it would be a fun little bookmark or you could put a small magnet on the back, too. I also put one on a pencil. I used these as Thank You for my little Etsy store and to promote the name of my shop LKC Design. So, I created a background of copy (about 10 point size) and did a repeat of my shop name but you could put anything on it. I printed it out on the printer and then cut it on the Cricut to line the inside of the cups. It could have Thank you, Thinking of You, I love you a latte, Expresso Yourself, Java Nice Day, it's a fun little desisn...happy cutting!





Follow the Coffee Cup and Sayings link in my sidebar for this cute cup file! Thanks for stopping in!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Fight Like A Girl

This image designed for Breast Cancer Awareness is one of my favorites and I have colorized and made into a laminated bookmark and I thought I would share the link for it so others who might want to use it can find it.

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Whimsie Doodles

In addition to this are two others called "Faith Fights" and "Chance Fights" which are for children fighting cancer.

It's a way to acknowledge and support those in the battle of their life.

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month I thought it would be an appropriate time to share this.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Blog Award



Thanks to Carolyn at Cutting Time for this sweet blog award! Her blog is a great place to learn the ins and outs of Inkscape with many tutorials available highlighting its many features.

She said I had a "quirky sense of humour" and I'm always delighted when it transcends the miles. Some things really are universal!

So, after thanking the giver and displaying the award as shown, I am to tell three things I love and post a favorite picture. (I'm trying to do this before I forget since I dropped the ball, the last time I received a kind blog award).

Well, the picture was easy...this is my current computer background because seeing those two faces of my nieces just make me smile!


Now, what do I love? So much to choose from but in the framework of crafting and design, my current love is working with paper and seeing what others do with paper.

Designing new files is also something I love to do which is why I've gotten better acquainted with Inkscape, a favorite (and free) drawing program.

I also love seeing and making things that are recycled and upcycled and given a different lease on life from what it was originally intended.

So now to pass this on to other bloggers...ooooh the choices.

http://freescrapbookingsupplies.blogspot.com/
This site gives lots of inspiring clip art and layout designs and kits...fun to explore!
http://jennyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Jenny's blog is rather new but she's been a frequent contributor on the scal forum and I think it's great for her to have a place for her many pretty files.
http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/
I subscribe to this blog so I regularly see her creations as well as read some of the funny stories from her travels and wildlife encounters...
http://imagesbyheatherm.wordpress.com/
Heather, of course, has been a big help on a number of forums giving valuable information in understanding how to use various software programs. Aside from that she has created tons of files and fixed many for others, too! Thanks for your all your hard work!
http://extremecards.blogspot.com/
I love the creative work on this site!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

I'm batty for you...



Same name, different blog! Bats have been on my radar since my husband was bitten September 1 so I thought I would use the experience as a creative outlet. I created an origami bat so now I have a cut file to share...files here! (sixth post)

Here's a link to an article about his experience...if you're interested.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

These boots are made for walking...



Okay...the title may be misleading. I don't have any boots here though there is a great pair on the Inkscape Cutting Design forum but it did inspire me to create this file from a picture on a old album my mom had when I was growing up. I did a charcoal drawing based on this picture as well when I was a teenager...I loved the light and dark contrast in that photo of her and had to post a svg file as well! Link Here!(keep scrolling...you'll find it!)