Colin's Birth Plate

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Tiny Cloud by Olivia Myers 0337
Materials: 8.5 plain white plate, repositionable vinyl, ColorBox fluid chalk inkpad

Making a lasting present for someone else that they will cherish is why I love crafting so much!!  What parent wouldn't LOVE something that takes the birth of their child and memorializes it for all to see?!  For this project I made a birth plate for a couple of dear friends honoring their son.

In Funtime I started with creating a circle that is the same size as the plate that I'm using.  Then I created another circle to "show" me where the border of the the plate is.  These circles are strictly for guidance and I didn't cut them.

Using the true type font Disney Print, I started by typing out "Colin William" and then fit the text to the inside of the outside circle using this great tutorial by Jules.  After I finished playing with the spacing, I added an outline to it.  I applied his name to the plate using transfer tape, this made it easier to keep the integrity of the spacing and the arc.  With the same technique, I typed out Colin's birthday, August 18, 2010, and applied it to the plate.

For the weight, length, and time I used the true type font Disney Simple and added an outline to it.

The beautiful diecut, Tiny Cloud by Olivia Myers 0337, is made using different color vinyl and layering them as you would with paper.  For the cloud, I used ocean ColorBox fluid chalk inkpad to shade the outside and blended it using my finger.

An easy gift for any new parent that they will love!!  And according to this article, July, August, and September are popular months for birthdays.  :o)

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)

Bosskut Design Team Member

EXCITING Gazelle Announcement!!

Magnetic Puzzles

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Materials: Cardstock, Family Photos, Xyron laminate/magnet cartridge

With all the wonderful benefits from digital photography, I shamefully admit that after the hundreds of pictures that I take of my beautiful family, my pictures get loaded onto the computer and that's where they stay.

Both of my babies just LOVE to play with magnets on the refrigerator.  They also both enjoy helping Mom and Dad put together puzzles.  Soooo, that got me to thinking about this project!!  I could easily combine the 2 activities using pictures from our family activties that we love the most.

I started out watching this video, available through the Bosskut Training website.  Making a puzzle from an image is as simple as a print and cut!!  Funtime allows you to choose from a 2x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, 12x12, 14x14, and 16x16 puzzle.  For this project I created two 4x4 puzzles and two 6x6 puzzles.  I wanted to keep them smaller so that it would still be easy enough for my babies to work.

After putting 2 pictures on my 8.5x11 work space in Funtime, I added in the crop marks.  In the "print setup" menu I made sure that I was printing the best quality.  I choose white cardstock to print my pictures on because I was getting better results than using regular computer paper.

Then using my Xyron, I ran the cardstock through the laminate/magnet cartridge.  Using a deep cut blade, force 3, speed 2, and ONLY 1 PASS I set up the print and cut.  My Gazzy cut B-E-A-uuuutiful!!!

Here are the first 2 pictures that cut still on the mat with a few of the pieces removed.  I sized both pictures to be 4.5x6.  The top photo of my son is a 4x4 puzzle and the bottom photo of my daughter and son is a 6x6 puzzle.

This photo shows a close up of just how well my Gazzy cut the puzzle pieces through the laminate, cardstock, and magnet!!!

The top puzzle piece is from a 4x4 puzzle and the bottom is from a 6x6 puzzle. 

I've successfully found a way to decorate my refrigerator with the ones that I love most and create a fun, learning environment for my babies!!  Now I don't have to worry about losing the pictures that I've taken to digital space.

This has truly been one of my most favorite projects to date!  I hope that you've enjoyed it as well and it has inspired you to find a creative, fun way to display your most cherished memories.

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)

Bosskut Design Team Member

Clean and Simple Father's Day Card

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Materials: Cardstock, Ribbon, Silver Brad

I started by using the option to utilize any pen in my Gazelle and typed out "Happy Father's Day" in the Funtime font Brody.  Then I removed the pen and put my blade holder back in and cut the shape of the card around the sentiment.

Then I cut out "Dad" in the Funtime font Friz Quadrata Bold and cut the rectangle around it.  For the finishing touch, I added some embellishments to the top left!

Clean and simple BUT still made with all my Love!!

I really LOVE all the options my Gazelle offers me and she cuts so beautifully!  I've learned so much about how she actually works and what to look for when I'm having problems through the Gazelle Owner's Forum.  They truly have THE BEST customer service there!  I never learned or understood so much with my other electronic cutter . . .

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)

Doll High Chair and Crib

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Butterfly Doily by Judy Stark BKD 101
Materials: Vinyl

My daughter received this beautiful high chair and crib for her baby dolls for her birthday last January.  The only problem I saw with it is that it's so white and boring!!  Nothing a little vinyl and some great Bosskut Diecuts can't fix.  :o)  There was more I definitely wanted to do but my daughter thought that my playtime with her toys was up.  She loved the new additions and even called them her new "toys."

For this project I simply used repositionable vinyl, available for purchase through Bosskut.  With just about all of my vinyl projects, I used transfer tape; also available for purchase through Bosskut.  This helps to keep the integrity of the design and if I'm applying words, it keeps the spacing as I intended it.

For the high chair, I simply added the Butterfly Doily by Judy Stark BKD 101 to the back of the seat.  I have to note here that once I had this cut and weeded, my daughter saw it.  She LOVED it and was so excited that it was for her!

With the crib, I added a Butterfly Doily by Judy Stark BKD 101 to each of the doors.  I also added the bedtime prayer, "Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Bless the bed that I lie on.  Four corners to my bed.  Four angels 'round my head.  One to watch and one to pray and two to guide me through the day" to the inside of the where my daughter puts her dolls head.

It still amazes me the difference a little vinyl can make!  With the colors available now, it's easy to personalize just about ANYTHING!!  Another thing that I absolutely LOVE about repositionable vinyl is fact that it's not permanent.  You can change with the seasons or as your mood suits.  What will you let your Gazelle help you to "improve?"

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)

Bosskut Design Team Member

Father's Day Card 2012

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Materials: Cardstock

For my Dad's Father's Day card I started by typing the word "DAD" out in the Funtime font Windsor Bold.  Then I created a rectangle and rounded the corners.  I overlapped the top of the letters to the bottom of the rectangle and welded them together.

I then typed out a Father's Day poem I found available on the internet in the true type font Aeolus.  Using the print and cut option with my Gazelle, I print out the poem and cut the card shape around the poem.

Using the true type font Tagettes, I typed out "Daddy" and added an outline to it.  I used 3-D dots to adhere it to the card for some added dimension.

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)

Completed Kusudama Bridal Bouquets

To create these beautiful Kusudama Bridal bouquets I started out following one of these 2 websites that show you the process in folding each pedal of the flowers:

• Origami Kusudama Flowers
• Kusudama Tutorial

Then on 05 April 2012 I posted this tutorial on how I attached the stems to the flowers.

On 27 May 2012, I shared how I created a bouquet out of all the stemed Kusudama flowers.

To complete the look of the bridal bouquets, on 10 June 2012 I explained how I decorated the bouquets by adding fuller with tulle and wrapped the stems with ribbon.

This is the Bride's bouquet.  It consists of 50 Kusudama flowers and tulle with added embellishments.  There are 3 different size flowers, assembled from 3", 4", and 4.6" squares.

 

For some additional personalization I made some flowers with "sentiments" that are special to the couple.

The first 3 bouquets are for the Bridesmaids.  They are made up of 25 flowers, assembled from 3", 4", and 4.6" squares.

Here's picture of the stem of one of the Bridesmaid bouquet.

The bouquet on the left is the Junior Bridesmaid bouquet and the one on the right is one of the Bridesmaid bouquets.

The Junior Bridesmaid bouquet is made from 25 flowers all assembled from 3" squares.

This is by far the most extensive crafting project I have done but definitely the most rewarding.  I'll admit there were times when I dreaded having to fold another piece of paper but I am VERY pleased with the results!!

Once my hands have recovered from all the folding, gluing, steming, and wrapping, I have so many ideas for these beautiful flowers!!  First off, I'm definitely going to try my hand at making a Kusudama ball.  :o)

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie *´¨)