November 2021 – Try It – Like It

Layered Color Stamping

Follow along to learn how to layer colors with your stamp to add interest and dimension.

with Fairy Stamper

Using a layered stamping technique can add interest and dimension to your project. I am working with one stamp set from Fairy Stamper, the Fairy Branches, and applying layers of different ink colors to the stamp. With a stamping platform, you can stamp the same image over and over again and get perfect alignment.

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Materials:

various ink pads
Fairy Branches stamp
Works Board
white cardstock
Yellow and Gold Spray
Blending brush
scissors
Sentiment
gold cardstock – CutCardStock
Tape Runner

You can see the yellow and gold spray used on the card front. The gold shimmer spray is one I made and if you would like to know-how, you can visit the following link. [gold shimmer spray] The sentiment is from a printable available in the store. [Word Art page]

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

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AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook,

Izink Dye Spray
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Professional Makeup Brush Set
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Tape Runner
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We R Memory Keepers – All-In-One Tool – The Works
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Christmas Town Lantern

Add this DIY paper lantern to your Christmas decor.

This Christmas Town Lantern will add beauty to your holiday decor. There is something special about decor pieces that light up at Christmas time, they really set the mood. Cut out the SVG file from cardstock, fold, glue, and insert an electric tea light. Everyone will be amazed at your creativity.

The SVG file is designed to cut from one 12″ x 12″ piece of cardstock. I cut mine on a Cricut Maker but any personal cutting machine that accepts SVG files can be used. Don’t forget to set the fold lines to score before cutting.

Be gentle in removing the cardstock from your mat after cutting. There are a lot of little delicate pieces you don’t want to tear. Make sure all the windows pieces are removed before starting any gluing. Fold all the score lines in the same direction. Next, you will need to measure and cut the insert. I used vellum for mine. Other materials you might consider that will work are tissue paper or rice paper.

Visit the store to purchase the SVG file. [town SVG]

Video Tutorial:

Enter to win

The SVG file for free

a Rafflecopter giveaway

To see more great DIY Christmas Home Decor Ideas, please visit the other crafters who are taking part in this collaboration! Some of the channels may also be hosting individual giveaways, so be sure to watch!

List of Crafters:

Debbie J’s Crafting Corner: https://youtu.be/Gy8G9JNcGWU
Handi Scandi’s Crafty Adventures: https://youtu.be/S3tfnPC2r4Q
Multiplicity Crafts: https://youtu.be/QushU8-G6o8
On A Stampage: https://youtu.be/WMPTdedHSoA
Gather and Create: https://youtu.be/EhXDxkL1Qz8
Korin Sutherland: https://youtu.be/ITRtZeXR0Io
Fi’s Papercraft: https://youtu.be/p-Bp6Byb6wY
Eastwickspaperandink: https://youtu.be/0HGUigBagIw
Elizabeth: https://youtu.be/udlvTnb8ybk
EK Gorman: https://youtu.be/ad2XXGWDTxA
Dezaro Impreus: https://youtu.be/kH-qmem1VKA
Try it – Like it – Create it: https://youtu.be/jymzfvBluMs
Kimberly: https://youtu.be/T6hZ8LB3omo
MakinCrafts: https://youtu.be/TfhJosm4c-E
Craftivation: https://youtu.be/jaeI02SmhLM
Create and Craft with Katie: https://youtu.be/RjW6vTFje_o
Creatif Edges Byshraddha: https://youtu.be/aLwHznTPC1U

YouTube is not sponsoring these giveaways and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, C – Cricut, O – Other

Cricut Maker® Machine
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Cricut Standard Grip Mat
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Scraperfect 32 Clog Writing Cap, Medium
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Scraperfect Best Glue Ever
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Creatively Crafty Link Party #303

Share your creative talent with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Cricut Black Friday Sale

Check out the deals from Cricut for black friday.

Thanksgiving Day through 12/1, if you spend $100, you get a $20 coupon and all materials and accessories are 50% off! The Maker will also be on sale for $229 starting 11/25-11/28!

Cricut.com is offering Free Economy Shipping on orders $99+ with code SHIPNOV or NOVSHIP through 11/30.

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Christmas Tree Decor – free SVG

Cut a Christmas Tree for your festive holiday decor with a free SVG file.

with CutCardStock

What a fun Christmas decor piece to make. You can choose to add a light that creates wonderful shadows or just leave it as it is. I chose to add a gold star to the top but the file comes complete with a star in the same color as the tree. There is also a separate star included if you want to add a different color as I did. Wouldn’t it be fun to make a few of these in different sizes for a mantle?

I used this beautiful Bonsai cardstock that has a slight texture and cut it on a Cricut Maker at a setting of 100#. The cardstock is 80# cover weight but cuts really well at a slightly larger setting. The gold stars were cut from Stardream Metallic Gold. Be sure to cut two, one for each side of the tree. The gold cardstock is smooth, metallic, and heavier than the green so be sure to change your cutting settings.

The SVG file comes with cut and score lines. You will need to set the lines to score before cutting. The file isn’t that detailed but the folding does take a bit of patience and care. The video below will walk you through the folding process.

Video Tutorial:

Here you can see a close-up of the tree with a color-changing electric tea light inside. Although it is not very dark, you can begin to see the cool shadows that are cast from the tree. (please do not use a real candle, the paper will catch fire. – do I really need to say this?)

Please visit the store to download the free SVG file [Tree SVG]

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, C – Cricut, O – Other

Cricut Maker® Machine
Shop at:
AZ | O | C

Cut Cardstock
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O

Scraperfect 32 Clog Writing Cap, Medium
Shop at:
AZ | SSS | O

Scraperfect Best Glue Ever
Shop at:
AZ | SSS | O

DIY a Monogram Notebook Gift

Make a quick and easy monogrammed notebook gift.

Thoughtful gifts don’t need to cost a lot. I think anyone would love to receive a monogrammed notebook and they are so quick and easy to make. I bought the notebook at the Dollar Tree, they come in different colors but I loved the pink one. I cut a quick monogram out of vinyl on my Cricut and it is done.

Materials:

Cricut Maker
Black Vinyl
Notebook
Transfer tape
t-pin
cut file
scissor

I cut the monogram on a Cricut Maker but any Cricut machine would work. The frame is from Cricut: Decorative Leaf Frame(#M1BB7B4). If you want to use my file here is a link to the project. [monogram] This project is also great for using up leftover scraps of vinyl.

After your monogram is cut and weeded, apply your transfer tape and peel off the backing paper. Apply the monogram to your notebook and you are done.

Video Tutorial:

Believe SVG

Show you believe with this free SVG.

What a wonderful time of year! I love the innocence of children and their wide eyes at all the decor of the Christmas season. It truly is a time to Believe. Grab this free SVG file to show that you Believe.

Grab the free SVG file from the store: [Believe SVG]

Check out all the other wonderful Christmas Saying SVGs in this month’s SVG hop.

Merry Everything!
Merry Christmas Wreath
Merry Blessed Christmas Obsessed
Believe
Merry & Bright
Mama Claus
Merry Christmas to All and To All a Good Night
Merry Christmas
Christmas 24:7
There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays
holly jolly holiday
Joy to the World
Elf Quotes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
sleigh all day

Creatively Crafty Link Party #302

Share your creativity with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Cookbook Giveaway

Enter to win a Pre-Diabetes Cookbook.

The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook

I have to admit, I love reading cookbooks and collecting recipes. I am a bit of a picky eater but that doesn’t stop me from finding things I might like. Sadly, my husband and I are diabetic. I thought this cookbook might have a few recipes that we could incorporate into our diet – it couldn’t hurt! I was happy to accept the offer to review and giveaway a copy of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook.

The above image shows a sample recipe in the book which includes 200 recipes. There is a decent amount of information on each recipe page along with some tips like how to prepare a pomegranate. I am also really excited about the variety of different salad dressings and soup recipes.

The appendix of the book is a goldmine of information. It includes Salt-free spice mixes, Grocery Shopping Pro Tips, 10 week Plan, and US/Metric conversions.

Enter to Win

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Creatively Crafty Link Party #301

New week, new link party come join us @CCBG

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.