Paper Bows

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Paper Bow (available in the Boss Kut Forum)
Materials: Cardstock

This was a project that was started because I have seen many people who have created bows out of paper.  I LOVE the look!  After reading tutorials and watching YouTube videos I decided that I wanted create my own cut file in order to achieve the look that I wanted.

I created 2 different sizes so that I could layer them and also added 2 different way to add the ties.  In one cut file you get 6 different way to create a bow, not including the different ways you can change the color of the cardstock.  :o)

For this free file, please visit the Boss Kut Forum!

Thanks for looking!!
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Hot Chocolate Gift Bag

 
 

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Coffee Mug with Candy stick by Judy Stark BKD 157, Snowflake II by Phyllis Parkins 0876
Materials: Cardstock, vellum, rhinestones, brad, cotton ball
Challenges: The Outlawz Paper a la Mode - Make a Gift

While I feel that generosity spread year round is the best, it always seems this time of year that most people want to give.  I believe that's way this is my most favorite time of year, well, that and of course the snow (I live in Northern Michigan).  This really makes it easy to think of projects that include giving a little something else to someone and put a smile on a face.

Here's a simple gift that you can give to family, friends, or co-workers.  You could also easily tie the ribbon at the top with a loop in it to leave on the handle at home of someone that may need a little extra warmth.

I started by creating a cut file in Funtime that created a 2-sided pocket bag.  I rounded the corners of opposing ends and added 2 holes to each end for the ribbon.  When I'm done decorating my bag, I'll add a packet of hot chocolate to each side along with a candy cane.

When BossKut showed off the coffee mug as a new release I LOVED IT!!  Such a cute design and the details are beautiful.  When I cut the straw out of the awesome glitter paper available at BossKut there was absolutely no glitter flaking and my Gazelle cut through it with ease.  I saved the negatives from the straw to add into the cool whip, hey, no wasted paper here!  ;o)  For the cool whip, I added a piece that I tore from a cotton ball.

For the beautiful snowflake, I started in Funtime by adding a border.  Then I changed the blade in my Gazelle to the embossing tool and put a sheet of vellum on my embossing mat.  Using a force of 3 and 3 passes, I "cut" the snowflake and all the details of the snowflake.  After the image was embossed on the vellum, I changed back to my blade.  I changed the force to 1 and the passes back to 1 and cut out the border around the snowflake.

 
Then I used a brad to secure the snowflake to my mug and added some rhinestones. 

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

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BossKut Company Blog

Be Mine Heart Bag

I found this project in my February 2012 Parents magazine and thought that it looked like fun.  I got the basic heart shaped bag design and then added "Happy Valentine's Day," the hearts, and the woman and man kissing.

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle

Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III

Materials: Cardstock, ribbon, eyelets, glitter glue

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Valentine's Day Bags and Boxes

In order to get myself familiarized with some of the features available on my Gazelle I made 3 different boxes.

Machine: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Materials: Cardstock, Ribbon, Red Pen

With this first bag I used the option to use a pen to write the sentiments, "I Love You", "Sweetheart", and "Be Mine."  Then I swapped the pen for the blade and cut the heart out around the sentiment and attached them to the bag.  I tied the ribbons on as handles and put the bag together!

This next box I used the print and cut feature.  Using an image that I already had on my computer, I imported it into Funtime.  I put a heart around the bear and using the decorative scissors created a scalloped border.  I then sent the image to my printer and printed out the bear.  I put the print out of the bear on my cutting board and sent the scalloped heart to be cut.  I embellished the box with a little bit of white ribbon and here ya go!

With the pillow box I typed in a name for personalization and then cut it.  I used clear plastic on the inside so that any candy inside could be seen through the name.  Then with a little bit of ribbon I decorated the top and bottom.  Easy and fun!

Thanks for looking!!