Vintage Shabby Butterfly Shaped Mini Album

Hey all!!

Well I guess I'm on a roll, huh? Today I have a special project for you. I design for The Cutting Cafe and this week's design team project was to use the Butterfly shaped card, the Onesie shaped card, The Crown shaped card or the Overall shaped card. They are all SO CUTE!!

I chose to use the Butterfly shaped card - as a base for my mini album. I have a video here on my YouTube channel - if you want more detailed information. (You can also find the video below this post)  Here are some pics:

This is the front and back cover. After I cut the shape out via my Cricut Expressions, I traced the image on top of some cardboard. I then used mod podge to adhere canvas on the cardboard. I painted the inside with some cream color paint and applied the patterened paper. I sprayed the canvas with various glimmer and shimmer mists - both store bought and homemade. Let's take a look at the inside pages:

Both sides of the butterfly are covered with patterened paper and a small amount of embellishments. I kept it simple - to have room for pictures.

That's it guys! I hope you like it. Please leave a comment (to let me know someone is reading these posts, lol) and let me know what you think. Visit The Cutting Cafe as Regina has awesome files - both printable and svg available that are Super Duper Cool!

As always - big {{HUGS}}! Tmika

Another Challenge/Another Card?!

Hey all!!

Yes, I'm going at it, lol!! I am absolutely loving the challenges that I'm participating in. This challenge is bought to us by Leasy46 on Youtube. Her challenge was to create any birthday card and submit a video response. Here is the video I submited (soon).

She will in turn, just for participating send you a small birthday rak on YOUR birthday! How cool is that? In addition to that- she is giving away a prize NOW to a lucky winner! I hope that's me, lol!

Anywhoo, here is the card I created for the challenge...

 

Ain't it CUTE?? I just love these Prima papers! They are sooo vintage and shabby - all in one! What do you think?

 

That's all for today, thanks for stopping by!!!  Big {{HUGS}} Tmika xoxo

Yes, Another Card!!

Hey Everybody!!

I promise, for those of you reading today - this is my last post of the day.  I gave myself a 15 minute challenge to create a card. I LOVE the card that I did with the box. Since I already had a sketch - I decided to dupe it - with different colors. This card went to my friend Donna.  I finished the card in 20 minutes - but who's counting? lol!

 

So CUTE!!! I love how this turn out..I hope you got a chance to check out the original card (in blue and yellow) to see what I went off of..

 

That's all (and enough) for today guys! Talk to you all soon. {{bug HUGS}} Tmika

Card Share

Hey all!!

Ok, here is another card I created for a YT challenge. I'm starting to get more and more into the challenges AND as a added bonus my HOARD VAULT! What is the point of buying all this gorgeous stuff - and not use it? It's hard - I'll be the first to admit it..

Anywhoo, here is the video I created for the challenge hosted by craftychica87 and lavishlaces. The challenge was to use a sexy man on the cover of your card, three words to describe why you think he's sexy and stickles. Here is what I came up with..

 

Ain't he SEXY??? I can say that because that is my fiance, Robert. He was willing to do a 'home' photo shoot for me to enter the challenge! Thanks so much honey for being a great sport! I love you!

 

Thank you all for stopping by! {{big HUGS}} Tmika

Card Making Mood

Hey Everybody!!

Loooong time no seee! I'm happy to be posting back again..I've been doing videos a lot, but I'm getting back into the habbit of posting. So let's get to it.

Today, I have THREE posts for you (gotta catch up right?) So I'll start with a challenge that I participated in. (which by the way - I'll be doing more of) This was a YT challenge hosted by BaCraftyGirl. Some of these post will have videos attached. Here is the video of what I created. The pics are below - let me know what you think! :)

 

 

 

So, what do you think? I think that they turned out really out really cute!  Thanks guys for stopping by! I appreciate all of your support!!  {{big HUGS}} Tmika

 

 

What? Paper Jewelry?!

Yes, you read it right! Paper jewelry - who wouldda thunk it? To my surprise this has been around for a while -nobody told me, though :(  The Cutting Cafe has just created some AWESOME paper beading files, boxes and earring holders! You absolutely have to check her out! You can not only use the boxes as great gift giving packages - but if you are one who does crafts fairs - this is an excellent way to display your projects!!

Take a look see at what I did with just ONE of the files..Beware- I'm Addicted!!

See what did I tell ya!! I'm not even done yet, lol!!

Below is a bracelet that I made for my son - it is using a different shaped file (also included in the set :) Take a look...

 

He is gone to love this!! It looks just like the ones he already wears -only I made it..WITH PAPER!

Here is another example (you can see more shapes on my video) of the earring holders..

Thanks guys for stopping by! I hope that you will try these files out! Once you start - you won't be able to stop!!

{{hugs}}

Tmika

 

Christmas Themed 3x3 Note Card Swap

Well guys...here we are again!! I just love making these cute little buggers - don't you? This month we will be gearing up for a Merry and Bright Christmas - with Note Cards!

The requirements are simple:

*Must make the required amount of 3x3 note cards (GROUPS BELOW)

*Must be Christmas themed  any colors are fine - just needs to follow the theme.

*There has to be at least 2 embellishments on your card. An example can be buttons, flowers, lace, trims, beads, charms..etc (this can definately be done- ive seen it!)

*You must include an envelope (you can buy or make these yourself)

*When you are packaging your swap, please be sure to have your yt/name/group on the package - so that I can identify you awesome creations

*All cards have to be the same (or very similar)

*Please include a return envelope with AT LEAST the same amount of postage that it took to mail it

You can send your swaps to me at:

Tmika Miller
PO BOX 26212
ST.LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

****THE SWAPS ARE TO BE POSTMARKED/IN THE MAIL BY 11/24/12*****


That's it y'all!! Wasn't this easy?? I do hope that you guys will play along and try your very best! Be sure to take your time to send something you would want in return :)

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a private message on YT or leave one here.

If you're here directly from the blog- you can see the video here to sign up.

HAPPY SCRAPPING AND HAVE FUN!!

{{HUGS}}

TMIKA

ALL GROUPS ARE TO SEND 5 COMPLETE NOTE CARDS AND ENVELOPES :)

GROUP #1

SCRAPBOOKINGDIVA11  "ANGELED BY - OGRAMA13"
QUEENBEESCREATIONS (RECEIVED)
SCRAPPASSION01 (RECEIVED)
VADOLL70 (POSTAL)
NURSELARELLE (RECEIVED)
DANNETTE MARIE (RECEIVED)

GROUP#2 SHIPPED!!

CRE8WPASSION (RECEIVED)
SHTANAH (RECEIVED)
YVONNE LEDFORD (RECEIVED)
MSSADS64 (RECEIVED)
SCRAPDAWORLD (RECEIVED)
GEMZISLE (RECEIVED)

GROUP#3 - SHIPPED!!

SCRAPIN2010 (RECEIVED)
BALDAVILLE (RECEIVED)
DEESDESIGNS (RECEIVED)
TRACY CARPENTER "ANGELED BY - TEALBLUCRAFTER"
DIVAT4040 "ANGELED BY - SCRAPDAWORLD"
MIGDALIAM86 (RECEIVED)

GROUP #4 - SHIPPED!!

VADOLL70 (POSTAL) ANGELED BT SCRAPDAWORLD
THEDAMSELOFDISTRESS (RECEIVED)
SCRAPELEGANCE (RECEIVED)
VBALLEN1 (RECEIVED)
NURSETARA04 (RECEIVED)
SEWGOODALL (RECEIVED)

GROUP #5 - SHIPPED!!

SHTANAH (RECEIVED)
SCRAPPINCAROL (RECEIVED)
FLORIDASUNFLOWER1 (RECEIVED)
LIGHTBROWNSUGAR74 (RECEIVED)
STAPLEM1 (RECEIVED)
MYLITTLESWEETPEAZ (RECEIVED)

Altered Spinach Cans?

Yep, you heard (read) it correctly! I altered two old spinach cans as an entry into Discountpapercrafts Design Team call. I was in the mood for a little Shabby Chic! Check out this picture:

So Cute!! I started with a base paint of vanilla and coated the inside of the cans and the shadow box. I used an old picture frame shadow box as my base. I went over some of the edges with Vintage Photo distress ink and mod podged some of the corners with some old newspaper that I had in my stash. I also added a Tim Holtz glass bottle to the arrangement with a little of the vanilla paint on the inside. A couple of silk flowers, bottle caps and some flowers later..TA-DA!!!

 

 

I handmade two huge flowers from different types of lace that I had, some seam binding and trim.I topped that with a resin/pearl rose for my center. There are two of these flowers on my project.

 

 

 

I added some lace and pearl trim to the bottom of the box for some definition.

 

 

 

And lastly, I topped it with a sign that says "create" and added chinese braiding and flat pearls to the rim of the can. 

 

 

 

 

 

This project is beautiful (to me) and I am so proud to have this on my desk to look at..

I wish all the applicants - Good Luck!!'

 

Thanks for stopping by

 

Tmika

Halloween Series #1 Spooky Spiders

Hey all!!

I am so excited about the upcoming Halloween projects! Crafting in the 'spooky' tense is AWESOME!!

I have been playing with my paper and thought it would be an awesome idea to start a Halloween series! This can give others cute, quick and easy ideas to use your old paper scraps and gift your candy in a creative way! It's a win-win, right?

To start us off - The Cutting Cafe has great halloween files available.. She has them in jpg, svg, wpc - so you can cut them out on your cutting machine or print them and use hand scissors..Any will work just fine. You absolutely have to check out Regina's store!! You won't be disappointed!!

I did a video on these items, if you want a more detailed look!! :)

First up is a Spider Treat box, he is so cute..Take a peek:

 

Ok next up is the Spider and Their Webs printable set. I loved the web image on this file.. There is a lot of space to include a sentiment and still be 'creepy' at the same time, lol! Here it is:

 

 

And finally, the CUTEST spider web EVER!! This adorable card is sure to be a hit when you give it away (if you can). Check out this cute little thang:

 

 

Ok, that's it for now.. Stay tuned for more projects for Halloween!! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

 

Happy Scrappin'

 

Tmika

 

Cardz TV Challenge #16 Buttons and Boo's!

Hey all!! I decided to play along in a challenge Mary's channel (Cartztv). She is awesome and so are her challenges!! You had to create a card, Layout or Craft project using buttons. I love playing with my halloween paper. Here is what I came up with:

So Cute!! I love how it came out! Here's what I did and more pics: (of course)


I used Ecko Park's Chillingsworth Manor paper collection.My base is 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 black cardstock.  I popped a piece of the banner from the collection on pop dots.  I used 3 black buttons to accent the banner and ties black string through the center - to add pizzazz!

I backed the sentiment on black cardstock and mounted that on the left hand side of the card.  I added a sticker gate to the right side, underneath the sentiment. Topped it with a popped up crow

The inside is finished with more of the patterened paper and a contrasting color border, punched with a Martha Stewart punch.

I hope you guys like it!

Happy Scrappin'

Tmika