"It's in the Pocket" at Bugaboo + FREE SVG's! :0)

Welcome, everyone!
So glad you could stop by! Today I have a couple of freebies for you, but first I want to update you on this week's Bugaboo Stamps Challenge over at their Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! :0) It's Saturday, and with that comes a new Bugaboo challenge every week. A great way to build up your Bugaboo image inventory! By entering your project, you could win up to SEVEN Bugaboo images! Woohoo! And all for just linking up a project that goes along with this week's theme, which is
"It's in the Pocket!". The challenge is to create any type of pocket card....... here's mine:

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This card was made using an SVG file I created from a template I found at Mirkwood Designs. I added some tabs to make it a pocket, and the finished card measures approximately 5" square (not counting my punched snowflakes that are attached to the tag). I used the Bugaboo Poppi Xmas - Cocoa image, colored in PSE. I punched it out using a Nestie die and then did some inking on the edges. I left the outside of the mug simple so that the tag, when in the pocket, would be the "finishing look" and not over-crowd anything on the front of the mug. I embossed the inside layer with a Cuttlebug Snowflake folder, to give it some texture and style. (The plain white was just not working for me, ya' know?!) The svg file for this contains the pocket mug card base, front layer and inside layer cuts. It also includes a file that does not have the tabs on it, so it can be used as a regular card that opens. :0)

The tag is a separate freebie for you today, as well. :0) I figured it's the least I can do, since it's been a while since my lsat freebie was posted! :0) Anyhow, it is a three-layer tag. The file for this also includes the digital sentiment I have shown, which, as sized in the file, can be punched with an EK Success Large Tag punch, should you have one! :0) (The sentiment is included as both a png and a jpg file.)

My snowflakes are punched from some EK Success punches, and my designer brad is an old Stampin' Up Filigree Brad from my stash. 

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These SVG files are no longer available for free.

Please visit my SVG's for Sale Page located at the top of this blog.

Thanks so much for dropping by, and don't forget to enter your project in the challenge over at Catch the Bug! No excuses now.... 

I have even given you a head start with these SVG files, so let's see what you come up with! :0)

Happy Crafting!

This has been entered into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - Use a Digi

Fashionista Friday- Try Something New

Floweret - Christmas

Fun with Shapes & More - Three Times (I used 3 snowflakes)

Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes

Mami Doodles - Christmas

Wags N Whiskers - Christmas

C.R.A.F.T.  - Cute

Crimbo Crackers - Christmas-Make It Sparkle

Delightful Challenges - Snowflakes

"BOO!" to you.....Cuttin' Up with Class Challenge #4, and a quick tutorial

Hi, everyone!

It's Tuesday, which means another new svg cutting challenge over at Cuttin' Up With Class! I sure hope you'll join us for a chance to win some free svg's from Jani, of Paper Compulsions!

Please bear with me today, as this is a lengthy post to share the details of the challenge blog, a few photos, and a quick tutorial on how I made the cute Frankie tag! :0)

For those of you that aren't familiar, the Cuttin' Up with Class blog is designed for crafters that want to participate in regularly scheduled challenges that are geared toward SVG files. Challenges will be on Tuesday, each week.  A free SVG cut file is provided for  you to use on a project of your choice.  It can be combined with any other challenge. The SVG cut does not have to be the focal point, as long as it is included on your project. You are free to use it along with other SVG's from individuals or other companies. Visit the Challenge Blog for your FREE SVG!

I am so happy to be on the Design Team for this site, and it's a great bunch of ladies.....and LOADED with talent and different styles for your inspiration. Be sure to check out my fellow team members for some great eye candy and inspiration! Their blogs are all linked in my side bar for you.

Don't forget to pick up the freebie so you can join in to win additional free SVG's and other goodies! :0)

Today's FREE SVG is a great project for Halloween! I'm a little biased about this one being "great", as it was my idea this time....lol! Jani put all the files together for cutting, though, and they're all perfect for making this project FUN! :0) 

So...."what is it?", you ask....

It's a Boo Bucket Project........so cool! (Make sure you check the CUWC site for all the details on this, and to download the free svg cutting files! It includes everything you need to "trick" your friends and neighbors this Halloween!)

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Here's a photo of the entire door hanger

And another view of the bucket

I started this project by making the door hangers, first. I used some papers from K&Company, and AC Card Stock for everything. The "Boo to You!" text is from Jani. It is a two-layer file, but I added a third shadow layer to it in SCAL. The witch hat's in the photos are all from the Spellbinders set called Witches Brew. I added some gold gel pen to the band of the hat, and cut a small piece of yellow card stock to adhere to the back of the "buckle" hole it punches. I added my poem, some ribbon and a couple of glittery ghost buttons (an awesome find at JoAnns!) to finish these hangers off. 

I used the same papers, card stock and embellishes on the bucket, but added a Martha Stewart "Drippy Goo" punched edge around the top, which is adorned with some purple Stickles. The bucket handle has some orange Ric-Rac ribbon adhered to it, and the Frankie Tag is attached with some finers from my stash.  Now......how did I make Frankie?? Super easy!

Materials List

EK Success Medium Tag Punch

Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Punch

Peachy Keen Stamps Monster Faces Assortment

1/4" hole punch

Ribbon

Directions:

1. Punch a tag with a green card stock

2. Punch a tag with some black card stock.

3. Cut the black tag in half

4. Use the Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Punch on the now-cut black tag to create his "hair"

5. Adhere the "hair" to the green tag

6. Punch 1/4" hole for the ribbon

7. Stamp (or draw) a face

8. Attach your ribbon through the hole

DONE! :0)

See that?! Easy-peasy, right?!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope to see your project on the challenge site! 

Oh....sorry about my not-so-hot pics this time.....I think my battery in my camera is dying! DOH!

Happy Crafting!

Weekend Free SVG

Hi, all! Happy Friday! I ope you have fun plans for the long Labor Day weekend! I plan on doing more organizing around the house (and hopefully in my craft space!). I know that doesn't sound too fun, but in the craft space.......mmmmmm........maybe!! ;0)
Anyhow, here is the free svg scalloped tag that I used on my card, yesterday. (Go here to view the post).
The file includes the scalloped bottom layer, with the ribbon slots, and the top layer that I have my chef and sentiment printed on.

Tag, Scalloped Pocket

These SVG files are no longer available for free.

Please visit my SVG's for Sale Page located at the top of this blog.

Happy Crafting!  :)