Lazy Quilter's Series - Part 1

Let me make a disclaimer right now. I'm not a quilter and have no intention of becoming one but I do admire the variety of amazing and beautiful quilt work I've seen over the years and there are some designs that I think would be great fun to cut in paper...so I thought I could present my Lazy Quilters series...I hope to post the svg files soon but thought I'd share a couple of designs I really like. And since I love the combo of red, white and black I played with a few different combos with that color scheme.


This design was called Tumbleweed and in the sample below I've just spaced the pieces a little further apart for a little different look.

I also thought it could be fun to create a special card for a quilter, too! In this sample I've overlaid a smaller pattern over the larger one in the center.

Paper Lanterns

A request led to creating a simple paper lantern but then it led to offering a couple of additional ideas and options. By extending the top it allows a place to add a phrase, saying or name(s).



I've lined the one on the left which is very pretty too...also a great opportunity for your double-sided paper.




I'm also including a scut file that has the smaller version that is perfect for a battery operated tea light. Charming and fun...what a cute way to create table markers with individual names, too! Or give a personalized gift. The Stencil or Steamer font is ideal. If you don't want to crease it, you can gently push the ends together to create a softer rounded effect.

The zip file has several files including some scut files. I've created an optional scalloped top and have a file with the word Welcome included. All were done in Scal 1 so it should be compatible with both versions. File link here!

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?

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!

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.



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.

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!

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.