Ciao, Bella! Hello Beautiful!
Bargello is a style of needlework originating from Italy. The quilters stole it and so have paper crafters. I have wanted to try it for a while and I finally got around to it.
For instructions, check out my post at CutCardStock.com .
(But be careful, it’s an addicting way to use up scraps.)
Until next time…keep crafting.
I love Goodwill. I go there to peruse the aisles of kitchen gadgets, china, storage items and so much more. I’m always looking for interesting things to alter. This week, I stumbled upon a couple of blue bins that I knew would be fun for my craft room. A crafter can always use more cute storage bins, right? The one on the left is the before.
This is a super simple project. I used patterned papers from one stack to be sure that they all coordinated. I traced each shape I needed onto the paper and hand trimmed. I wanted it to look hand made. If you want it to be more polished, use a paper trimmer. I inked the edges to give them some depth and then adhered them with PVA glue (my favorite).
Here are a couple more images:
I embellished each with a couple of stamped images. I put the 2 bins up on a shelf and added tags to them for a quick grab. They make me smile. I hope they do you as well.
Happy Crafting!! Eli
This weekend afforded me some time to create and I just pulled some favorite colors and started working. I fussed with the layout a while but I like what finally came together. I hope you do too.
And a close-up.
Important Stuff
Papers Green, blue textured cardstocks, glitter flower (Die Cuts with a View)
Stamps/inks Sunny Birthday (Hero Arts); ColorBox cat eye ink (Clearsnap)
Tools Cindy Loo cartridge, Cricut cutting machine (Provo Craft)
Adhesives Pop glue dots (Glue Dots International)
Other Stuff Blue polka dot paper, PVA glue, blue and green brads; gray shaped mat
We moved recently to a new house in a new state. Of course the way we live in this house is quite different than the way we lived in our old house. {you can read more about this adventure at my other blog At Home in Palm Beach} This house’s laundry room is smaller and shaped differently. Due to the differences,we needed make sure the space was efficient.
We brought with us a standing Elfa shelving unit with basket drawers. It fits just perfectly in the laundry room. With so many baskets, it got a bit confusing as to what dirty clothes should get tossed where. So, I designed tags to make it easy for all family members to help sort.
This gives you the full picture. I think they are pretty cute but guess what? They are functional as well. Each 3″ tag has a black circle backing, a patterned paper circle, a black circle with a shaped window and a patterned paper ring. I didn’t mind all these layers because I wanted them to survive some abuse.
As you can see above, I simply printed the type of laundry on the rim of the tag. They are, from the top:
So, if some tags around your house would help, choose some fun/coordinating patterned papers along with some white or black cardstock. Cut window shapes and circles with your Cricut or Wizard. Add a brad, some twine and voilá…the laundry practically does itself. 
Eli
ps: {For extra “umph” laminate the tags before the brad/twine}Engagement parties are so fun. Celebrating the possibilities for a young couple while meeting many of their friends and family. Sometimes, though, it can be a challenge coming up with a special gift. Sure, it’s always appropriate and much appreciated to buy off the registry but I usually save that for the wedding. I like to create a personalized gift for engagements.
This time, I created a guest book for the young couple to have in their home to record events and friends who visit over the coming years.
It features their initials in the two hearts below.
Let’s open it up.
I created this size (8¾x4″) so I could cut 3 inside pages from an 8½x11″ sheet (3-5/8 plus a hair more x8½”). Economy, you know. I printed lines on both sides of the green pages and then cut them. I made 2 columns for plenty of guest signatures. If you want to make your own, you can download the page lines in a word document [ guest book horizontal lines 3.]
Important Stuff
Papers Pink leaf, cover blue, paisley heart (Me and My Big Ideas); Dots (Reminisce); Cream with house sayings (Doodlebug Design)
Tools Silver OWires, Bind-it-All binding system (Zutter); Cricut and cartridges: George and Basic Shapes, Jubilee: (Provo Craft)
Embellishments Letter buttons (Doodlebug)
Other Stuff Black cardstock, PVA glue, ribbons
Enjoy your day and get creative! Eli
Houston…we have a middle schooler.
And the feeling is overwhelming. Since my sweet girl won’t have a desk where she can keep something fun from mom, I made a notebook that she can carry along in her backpack or keep in her locker. Maybe she’ll use it to record her homework or just to put down her own thoughts.
I used my Cricut to cut the letters and shadows. Then cut the following:
I like using recycled cereal boxes and other food packaging “chipboard.” For the inside cover, I used a Cookie Crisp box panel for the front (along with the school mascot “Go Bulldogs!”)
and Golden Grahams for the back cover.
Then I created a Cricut character (sort of a Bulldog) to add to the first page.
Isn’t he cute?!!
I bound it with the Zutter. If you want to know how to do that, check out this post here.
Finally, I added some fun dangles to the binding.
I hope you enjoy and remember to visit my other blog: At Home in Palm Beach.
Important Stuff
Tools: Cricut cartridges: Robotz, Doodletype (Provo Craft); Blue Fibers (EK Success); Guillotine trimmer (Tonic); Bind-it-All (Zutter)
Papers: blue, red cardstocks (Core’dinations); Blue distressed (My Mind’s Eye)
Embellishments: Citrus Buttons (Hot off the Press)
Other Stuff: Variety of papers, PVA glue, binding wire,
It is so great to be creating again. Just a quick note to let you know that my Etsy Shop, Frolicasions has re-opened. Check it out!!
Today’s card was inspired by Color Throwdown #151. With a rainbow:
I just got a handful of new Copics so I had to give them a trial run. I chose this darling little heart stamp for the main image and went for it.
I think it was rather fun…now, who has a birthday coming up???
Important Stuff
Colorants Sketch B16 Cyanine Blue, B32 Pthalo Blue, BG01 Aqua Blue, BG15 Aqua, BV04 Blue Berry, E41 Pearl White, R22 Light Prawn, RV09 Fuchsia, RV23 Pure Pink, Y08 Acid Yellow, YG05 Salad (Copics); Memento Tuxedo Black ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps Celebrate (Stampin’Up!), Tart of Hearts (Lockhart Stamp Company)
Tools Die Templates S4-161 Labels One, S4-170 Pinking Circles LG (Spellbinders); Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
Other Stuff Blue card, dark blue and orange cardstocks, PVA Glue, Glue Dots, dot ribbon
Hello Friends of Frillions…
We made our move and have unpacked everything but the Christmas boxes and the memorabilia boxes (which I promise to do over the next year or so…lol).
It’s great to be back, creating again. Just a quick note that I’ve started another blog, “At Home in Palm Beach.” It’s on that other hosting site…just give a click to check it out. Just something a little different from here.
So, to get back into the groove, I chose one of my favorite inspirations site: Card Positioning System (CPS) and sketch #227…check it out:
I went with a stamp I’ve had for a while but hardly ever used. I stamped it in several colors on white paper and then decided which way I wanted to take it. The dark blue ink struck me as the way to go…
Which turned into this:
Just want to keep it short tonight. If you need any supply info, just send me a note and I’ll fill you in on the duds.
It’s great to be back. Cheers, Eli
Joining the Fantabulous Cricut challenge blog this week, I created a card using the Doodletype and Cindy Loo cartridge. The challenge, “Mom’s the Word,” was to include a mom word in a card for Mother’s Day. I have a fab mom and a wonderful Mother-in-law so I need two cards. This is the first:
One of my favorite color combos is pink and brown. I first chose the diamond/rose patterned paper that lies under the brown frame. Since the roses had a creamy sheen so I added a bit of a yellow underneath the letters and with the brown filigree. Things just came together from there.
Here is a close up of the medallion and flower.
Important Stuff
Papers Candelight Harlequin Roses, Rose Pink Fondant (Flair); Yellow (K&Co.)
Die Cuts Doodletype Font and Medallion Cindy Loo (Cricut)
Embellishments Mystical Mauve glitter (Sparkle and Sprinkle), Nut Brown sprinkles (Flower Soft), Quickie Glue (Sakura)
Other Stuff PVA glue, pink ribbon, silk flower, brown cardstock
Some dear just had a baby girl so I got this new digital stamp, Baby Sarah and Toys from by LORi Designs. I used the sketch at Card Positioning System to put together the card. All in good fun, I say!!!
This card will welcome baby Catherine as soon as I can get it in the mail…
I wanted to create something with a modern touch, using the browns, greens and lavender. I think I succeeded.
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Here’s another peak…a little closer.
Important Stuff
Papers Linen Closet Patterned papers (Die Cuts with a View), Neenah Classic Linen cardstock in Solar White (CutCardStock.com)
Stamps/Colorants Baby Sarah and Toys (by LORi Designs); studio g Welcome Baby (Hampton Art); Sketch Markers B00 Frost Blue, E0000 Floral White, YR61Yellowish Skin Pink, Y11 Pale Yellow, BV000 Iridescent Mauve (Copic)
Other Stuff Black dye ink, square brads, purple ribbon, PVA glue
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