Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Hello, Friends.  I'm getting ready for the upcoming holidays by creating my Christmas layout now.  But first my tip, use Liquid Applique and a heat gun to create puffy snow on your winter layouts.

• Cricut Cartridges:  Beyond Birthdays, Create a Critter 2, Plantin Schoolbook
• Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye Signature Christmas Holiday Glitter Book - 12" x 12"
• Punch:  Marvy Snowflake
• Twine:  Paper Studio
• Accents:  Stickles.  Liquid Applique.  Foam Tape.

Scrapbook Layout Recipe:

• Merry Christmas =  cut images and shadow at 2 3/4" from Cricut Beyond Birthdays cartridge; [merry] and [Christmas] found on page 122 of the folder.  Stickles added to candle.  Liquid Applique add for snowy effect.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Photo Mats = cut [red] at 4" x 6".  Cut [green] border at 4 1/4" x 6 1/4".
• Snowy Bottom Border = hand tear white card stock.  Add Liquid Applique for snow.

• Sleigh =  cut image at 4" (real dial size) from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer][Accessory] found on page 70 of the folder.  Liquid Applique added for snowy effect.  Stickles added to sleigh.
• 2013 = cut at 3/4" from Plantin Schoolbook.  Liquid Applique added for snow.

• Reindeer = cut five reindeer at 3.75" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer] found on page 70 of the folder.  Cut one with a red nose for Rudolph; add stickles to his nose.  Liquid Applique added for snow.  Rudolph is attached with foam tape.  Use twine for reins.   

• Christmas Tree = cut at 6" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer][Icon] found on page 70 of the folder.  Stickles used on star.  Liquid Applique used for snow.

• Christmas Wreath = cut at 2" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Bird][Icon] found on page 69 of the folder.  Stickles used on bow.  Liquid Applique used for snow.  Image is mounted with foam tape.

• Snow Flakes = punch from Marvy snowflake punch.  Add Liquid Applique for puffy snow.  Snowflakes are mounted with foam tape.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  As always, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

~ Marilyn

SBC Design Team Blog Hop

 

We are so super thrilled to introduce our new SBC Design Team. At SBC, "we are making crafts and saving memories one technique at a time." We have daily themed posts to bring you lots of fun and creative tips, techniques, and tutorials to use with all your paper crafting projects.

Also, we have a sponsored video tutorial challenge every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, for us to learn fun ideas and for a chance to win great prizes. And we also have our own Facebook group **, Scrapbook Blessing Club found HERE.  Our team  will be bringing you great tips, sites to look at and online deals each and every day.

***to play with the games at SBC Facebook Group, you will have to be a member, but the design team will be accepting memberships as fast as we can!

So please take a few minutes and hop along with us. Check out all the talent these ladies are contributing to our Club. You should have hopped over from the Scrapbook Blessing Club, which is the start of our hop.

And now, here is a card I created today for the Blog Hop.

Designer Paper:  K and Company "Halloween and Fall" 12"x12" pad.
Cricut Cartridge:  Create a Critter 2
Punch:  EK Success
Sentiment:  CardzTV "More Spooky Sayings" stamp set. Win a Set of These Stamps!

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter 2

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (lime green) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (polka dot design) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 3 (black) = 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
• Mat 4 (orange pattern) = 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".
• Zig Zag Border = made using EK Success punch.

• Monster = cut image and shadow at 2 3/4" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [MnstrBug][Icon] found on page 61 of the folder.  Image is mounted with foam tape.  White gel pen used for faux stitching and eyes of monster.
• Sentiment "Monster Mash" = from CardzTV "More Spooky Sayings" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (lime green) = 5" x 3 3/4".
• Mat 2 (polka dot design) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
• Mat 3 (white) = 4 1/2" x 3 1/4".
• Spooky Fence = cut at 1 1/4" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [MnstrBug][Accessory] found on page 61 of the folder.

You can win a set of "More Spooky Sayings!"




Stamp Set from CardzTV
"More Spooky Sayings"

To be eligible to win this prize:

• Follow Scrapbook Blessings Club
• Follow my blog Marilyn's Cricut Crafts
• Leave a comment on this post - make sure you leave me an email address for winning notification.  Winner will be notified via email on October 9, 2013. 

Up next is Team Designer Cindy.

Blog List-
1. SBC- http//:www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
2. Marilyn - Marilyn's Cricut Crafts
3. Cindy - http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/
4. Teresa- http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
5. Lynne ~ http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
6. Carolyn - http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com?
7. Cristina - http://www.vintagepink39.blogspot.com
8. Sandy- http://www.aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com
9. Jennyfer - http://www.scrapalajen.blogspot.com

**** Next SBC video tutorial challenge is tomorrow****

 

 

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  As always, I appreciate your comments!

 

~ Marilyn