Fall Banner

 

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Acorn Bear by Designs on Cloud 9, Leaves by Designs on Cloud 9, Small Acorns
Materials: Cardstock, google eyes, ribbon, gold stickles
Challenges: Designs on Cloud 9 Banner Challenge

For the bears, I used google eyes and made sure the shade the borders with chalk.

 

For the sentiment "FALL" is used the Funtime font Hobos. The I cut the letters out of the Leaves by Designs on Cloud 9 and outlined the border with gold stickles.  I then raised the leaves from the banner by adding 1/8" pop dots.

Make sure to visit Designs at Cloud 9 to add on to your already existing cut files from BossKut Die Cuts.  They also make sure to add WPC files to the collection that you purchase!!  LOVE that!  They make some pretty cute paper piecings!  :o)

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

Friendly Ghosts

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Ghost Pumpkin 0498
Materials: Glad Press'n Seal

Back again with another Boss Kut Die Cut inspired and Pinterest twist project!!  I've been looking for that one project where I can attempt a project that is larger than my mat size.  So, following Terri's incredible training video I "cut" up the adorable ghost from the Ghost Pumpkin 0498.  I just love the smile on his face and friendly feel he brings to the house!

The for the "ghostly" effect, I used Glad Press'n Seal.  To keep the number of cuts down, I used the 12 x 24 mat.  The large ghost in the door wall is 41.15 inches high.  This ghost is in 5 different pieces and you can obviously tell that I didn't use the whole ghost.

Note: When putting the press'n seal on the mat only press down enough to make it stick to the mat.  Too much and it will cause problems removing it after you've made your cut.  Also, when you put the press'n seal on your window or glass, do NOT press it down.  The static cling, will keep it against the surface as you position it where you want it.  Then in places where it is curling up, use 1 or 2 fingers and press down there.  Pressing the whole cut will make it wrinkle and when you take it down, there's A LOT more clean up.

The ghost on the mirror is 18.75 inches high.  I used the 12 x 24 mat again so that I could cut him out in one piece.  Well, I guess it's technically 2 but that's just how the cut file is made.  :o)

I still can't get over how adorably cute this ghost is!!  My children love it and it makes Halloween less scary for the younger ones.  It's an incredibly easy project that can spruce up your home for Halloween!

 

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie*´¨)
BossKut Design Team Member

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Halloween Kusudama Flowers

 

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Spider Wed provided during a BossKut Challenge by Jules
Materials: Origami paper, contact paper, bead spiders

I just LOVE making kusudama flowers!!  They're so much fun and I'm always looking for ways to create them in the image of the currently season or holiday.

For these, I chose to use black origami paper that I purchased from Paper Jade.  Then using the spider web provided by Jules at the Gazelle Owner's Forum during a challenge, I cut the spider web in quarters.

After using the multiple option in Funtime, I filled my workspace with spider webs to then cut with my Gazelle.

I chose to use contact paper (what you can use to line the shelves in your pantry) instead of vinyl.  It's much cheaper and I personally think it looks just as nice.  The other benefit is that contact paper seems thinner to me and add less weight to the thin origami paper.

I folded each of the squares in half before applying the spider webs.

Using dry wall tape (made it easier to see where I was putting the contact paper) I transferred the web to the corner of the origami paper.

I felt, that you can't have a spider web without the spider!!  Soooo, after searching for ideas I came across a tutorial on how to create a bead spider.  I alternated it some by adding the floral stem to the body of the spider so that he was attached directly to the flower.

Here you can see the single bead and the bead spider that I build my flower around.

Here are a couple close-ups of the flowers.  One with the spider bead attached and one with a single bead.

 
For more information on assembling the flowers, please check out this tutorial.

For more information on making your own bead spider, I found this tutorial very helpful.

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

Bead Spiders

Materials: Different size beads, 26 gauge wire

This simple project started simply because I needed some spiders and did a search on my options.  Please be kind on my spiders, these are my first attempt!  :o)  Although after making a few of them, I've learned what I need to do differently next time, and yes, there will definitely be a next time.

I read over several tutorials but found that my favorite one was this one.  I will also warn you that in my search of tutorials and bead spiders, I found some pretty realistic ones!!  YUCK!  ;o)  I'm not much of a spider fan so I decided to keep my pretty.  How silly would I look to catch a realistic one out of the corner of my eye and then to run screaming?!?

 

The spider on my daughter's hand was made specifically for her.  I had to!!  She wouldn't leave my spiders alone and I needed them for a couple of projects.  For hers, I did end up using 20 gauge wire for the legs so that it would last longer.



 

 

Here's a couple of spiders hanging out at the projects I was working on!

 

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

Thinking of You Card and Kusudama Bouquet

 

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Pop-Kut Butterfly Border by Judy Stark BKD152, Ruffled Butterfly by Judy Stark BKD105
Materials: Cardstock, ribbon, shank style buttons, stem wire, rhinestone
Challenges: The Outlawz Paper a la Mode - Thinking of You

It doesn't matter what time of year it is or what holidays are around the bend, sometimes you just need to let someone you know that you're thinking about them.  For this project I wanted to send a very special someone a handmade card and a bouquet of flowers that she's mentioned she likes.  :o)

With the new Pop-Kut Butterfly Border available, I just knew that I needed to use it!  It's absolutely adorable and sure to put a smile on any one's face!  With the one on this card, I added some color on part of the wings and some glitter.

I don't have a large collection of stamps with just the right sentiments but the print and cut option, it's really easy to say just the right thing.  In Funtime, I create the sentiment, with the fonts and colors I like and simply cut the shape around it!

 

I wrapped some thick ribbon around my card and using pop dots attached the sentiment.

With the Ruffled Butterfly, I added some glitter on the pop kuts of the wings and a rhinestone on the head.  In order to incorporate it into the bouquet, I used a floral stem wire and glued that between the the 2 pieces.  A simple addition to the bouquet that really makes it!!

A simple card and a bouquet of handmade flowers are now on their way to brighten the day of one very special woman!

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie*´¨)
BossKut Design Team Member

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Pumpkin Teapot Card and Tea Bag Gift Box

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Pumpkin Teapot by Judy Stark BKD145, Presleys Curls by Judy Stark BKD101
Materials: Cardstock, pearl brads, ribbon
Challenges: The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge - Pumpkin Twist

When the Pumpkin Teapot by Judy Stark BKD145 was released by BossKut I was so excited to be able to use this adorable cut file!!

For the card I started by cutting out the layers and rounding out the edges in Funtime.  I didn't want to take away from the adorable teapot, so I kept it simple. I added some clear stickles to the eyes, nose, and mouth for a little more added dimension.

I added the sentiment "Take time for Tea" to Presleys Curls by Judy Stark BKD101 and used the print and cut feature to print the sentiment out with my printer. Then using stickles, I added some glitter to the curls. With a green ribbon, I threaded it through the top and bottom of the cut file to attach it to the card.

 

The tea bag gift box took a little more time while working with Funtime.  I first had to create the bottom of the box but with the help from the training videos available through BossKut I was easily able to create it.  Then I took the border of the teapot and copied it so that I had 2 (this will create the front and the back of the gift box.  With the welding tool in Funtime, I attached one of the teapots to each side of the bottom of the box I created and welded them all together.  I added some kiss cut lines to where I wanted the gift box to fold and voila!!  My gift box is completed and now all I had to do was decorate it.

After cutting out the teapot and the lid, I added a small piece of yellow paper behind the eyes, nose, and mouth.  Then I added some clear stickles to the eyes, nose, and mouth to give it some more dimension.  The green ribbon at the top holds the gift box together until you're ready for some tea!!

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie*´¨)
BossKut Design Team Member

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Thinking of You Step Card

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: O'Hannah Oval Frame Set by Judy Stark BKD129
Materials: Cardstock, pearl heart brads, purple rhinestones
Challenges: The Outlawz Paper a la Mode - Thinking of You

Here a simple step card that I made to send to one very special lady in my life.  I started by creating a 4.25 x 5.5" step card in Funtime.  I've made this file available in the Gazelle Owner's Forum under *File Sharing*.

For the bottom border, I had to weld a few more the decorative pieces together to get it long enough.  After attaching it to the card, I added some purple rhinestones.

I added the sentiment to the oval frame and used a couple of pearl heart brads to secure it to the card.

Thanks for looking!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Jamie*´¨)
Bosskut Design Team Member

For more projects and information, please click links below:
Bosskut Gazelle Blog
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