Cute and Quilled

Quilling is something that I really don't do as much as I should.  It's super easy and can create some very amazing things, particularly when combining multiple coils into a design.  This one, however, is just a simple one using the bunny ear/shield shape.  It makes GREAT little tulips!

Flip-Flop Fun...and not to do with footwear!

This is my very first "flip-flop" card.  My sister gave me one for my birthday last year, and I managed to finally work up the nerve to give it a shot.  I HATE cutting anything by hand, especially the precision cutting needed to make this card work.  I also thought there had to be an easier way.  So, I  made a shortcut for myself by creating a file in MTC (Can also be done with DS or Gypsy).  Now, all my future flip-flops can be made in a flash!

Outlawz 1000 Member Party

The Outlawz social network is having their 1000 Member Party until Sunday.  Here are a few projects I created for the MANY contests going on.  If you aren't a member, you still have a little time to join and create!

Greeting Challenge

Paper A La Mode Challenge

Color Challenge

My 1st Flap Book

I had my 10-year high school reunion back in June and decided to use some of the pics from it to create my first flap book.  It was a lot of fun (both the reunion and the crafting!) and I now need to create this keepsake for a few friends as well!

Tee Shirt Fun!

I'm now ADDICTED to heat transfer vinyl.  Audrey Hepburn was my first attempt and now, I can't stop!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!!!!!

Since it's my birthday, I decided to share the last two birthday cards I made.  They just so happened to be for my brother (9/13) and my sister (8/25).  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!

Weddings, Weddings Everywhere!

I recently had to create 2 wedding cards back to back.   It's around that "other" time of year when weddings begin to take over for those of us who love the cooler months!  This particular card gave me SUCH a hard time!  Once inspiration hit me (a happy accident, actually), I was very happy with the results!  Thank you Zig Glue Pen and MS Glitter!

Happily Together Heart Album

I got this album at the scrap retreat I went to in July and I really didn't know what to do with the black chipboard hearts staring at me.  So, I put in my ear buds to listen to my latest audio book and started working....



Finally Back After A Long Summer

Hello All!!  Craftin' Curt is back from a summer hiatus.  A lot has gone on for me since my last post, but I'm happy that I now have the time again to share my creations with all of you.

One of the highlights of my summer was attending my first Scrap Retreat in Jasper, GA on Sharp Mountain.  It was a beautiful location on...a mountain...and has given me LOTS of projects to complete.  Here is one that I did at the retreat:



ALTERED FRAMES:

At the Retreat, I was initially at a loss as to what I wanted to work on.  My sister gave me an ugly, metal frame that became this:

Shaker Card

I saw a tutorial for this card about 2 years ago and have been meaning to try it for just that long.  One of my nieces turned four over the weekend, so I decided to give it a shot.  I didn't remember where I saw the tutorial, but I remembered the basics.  I veered from the tutorial and put the "bulk" that creates the shaker effect on the outside of the card rather than the inside.  I use dimensional foam a lot on my cards, so it seemed for logical for my needs.  By the way, my niece is IN LOVE with the card and has told me "thank you" about a million times!

Side view of layers:

Close-up of "shaker" part: