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Be Brave

August 19, 2017


By Judi Kauffman

I’m excited to share a sneak peek at some brand new dies from Suzanne Cannon. They’ll be shipping soon, so be sure to watch for them! I chose a flourish from Calligraphic Elements 3 and used all four word dies that come in the Brave/Bold set (Be, Brave, Bold, Yourself).

It’s such an easy project and quite versatile. Make several to send as cards, but be sure to make one to keep. Display it framed or propped on a desk, bulletin board or dresser so you won’t forget to stay true to yourself and embrace life to the fullest.

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“Summer” mini-album

June 25, 2016

Elizabeth Craft Designs Suzanne Cannon Summer Graphic 45 mini album summer Mother Goose Kathy Jo Wood

Happy first week of Summer to my Northern Hemisphere crafty friends! Summer is easily my favorite season and it always seems that the time flies by. This year I decided to create a little mini album to capture some of the happy summer memories.  The album is the first album I have created and it was so much fun…I know I will make more! Perhaps some of my family and friends will see a mini album in their future.  (big smile!)

The mini album was not designed by me (I found the instructions on Pinterest) so I will provide a link to the album instruction at the end of this post. However, I can share photos of my take on the album…and I have many to share…so let’s start!

The front of the album with Suzanne Cannon’s lovely Summer die and bright and cheerful Graphic 45 papers:

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The back of the album has Celebrate (because I think every summer day is a celebration of season):

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The mini album is accordion style…so neat!

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The album contains panels for photos or journaling.

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Following the cheerful theme I used the “happy” die on the front inside panel:

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“Remember” definitely had to be used on this wee album…

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…as did “Memories” (so pretty!!)

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The heart is elegant and happy (had to be added!)…

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…and “Dream” (one of my favorite dies!) will be used with a photo of my sweet puppy sleeping…

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Here are the outside panels…

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…and the inside panels…

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Oh – I so look forward to adding all my photos, journaling and embellishments to this cheerful album! (Can you tell I enjoyed making it?)

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Elizabeth Craft Designs products:

Other products used:

  • Graphic 45 Mother Goose papers
  • Card stock in black and ivory
  • Black sheer polka dot ribbon
  • Wet glue
  • Embellishments of your choice

As promised, here is the link to the album instructions: http://embrace-serendipity.blogspot.ca/2016/04/baby-boy-girl-accordion-zig-zag-mini.html

 

Thank you for stopping by!  I do hope you enjoyed the album.

Big hugs,

Kathy Jo

 

 

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Heart You Teacup

February 6, 2016

Heart You Teacup
By Suzanne Cannon

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Hi! It’s Suzanne here today with an embarrassingly easy project for Valentine’s Day – or any day, really! It’s simple to personalize your loved one’s mug or glass using craft vinyl. This is adhesive vinyl, sometimes referred to as sign vinyl, and you can use it for creating banners, decals and bumper stickers.  The one I used is called Oracal 631 and is not permanent.  It is great for indoor and short-term outdoor use.  It works well on most smooth non-porous surfaces including walls, glass, mirrors, wood, metal, tile and plastic.  It won’t damage the surface or leave an adhesive residue when removed within two years. This is the vinyl you can use for walls. If you use it for dishes, you should hand wash them.  (Oracal 651 is the vinyl with stronger adhesive and might withstand the dishwasher.)

Starting today Elizabeth Craft Designs is running a contest to go along with this project.  All you have to do leave a comment on this post and you will be entered to win A Way With Words – Love, Thank You and Calligraphic Elements Dies plus an exclusive Elizabeth Craft Designs mug.  The winner will be chosen on Tuesday, February 9th at random, good luck crafters! 

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