Tri-Fold Mother's Day Card

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Vintage Tag 0834, Victorian Heart by Phyllis Parkins 0964, Flourish by Phyllis Parkins 0980
Materials: Cardstock, Happy Mother's Day Stamp, Pearl Heart Brads

While there's a learning curve with anything you take on, let me personally tell you that once you start to get the basics of the Funtime software, it's addictive!!  You'll find yourself searching the web for tutorials on how to create cut files just so that you can practice!  I know . . . I've spent hours learning and watching the Boss Kut training videos over and over and over again.  I now have a plethora of different style boxes and card types to choose from!!  I'd ask someone to stop me BUT that might not be in anyone's best interest.  :o)

For this project I chose a tri-fold card (the cut and score lines I found in a tutorial online).  In the Funtime software I create the rectangle and size it according to the template that I'm following.  Then in the transformation tool box I position the shape in 0,0 along the axes.  This will make it easier for me when it come to adding in additional cut lines and score lines.

I then add in the cut lines and the score lines according to the template.  My personal preference is to create the cut lines in one color and then the score lines in another.

Doing it this way makes it easy for me when I go to make the cut with my Gazelle.  I can choose to "cut" the cut lines and the score lines OR I can just "cut" the cut lines and then use another method to score the cardstock.

After I have the basic card created, I add in additional embellishments that I may want to add in the future.

Something that intimidated me so much at the beginning has really become the thing that I enjoy doing: Taking an idea, creating a cut file, and then decorating it with the beautiful cut files at Boss Kut Designs.  All of this leads me to my card in this project!!

On the front fold, I added the Vintage Tag 0834 with the "Happy Mother's Day" stamped on and attached it with the 2 pearl heart brads.

On the second fold, I used the negative from the Victorian heart, as well as another Flourish by Phyllis Parkins 0980 as the top and bottom border.  This will be where I'll sign the card.

With the final fold, I added the Victorian Heart by Phyllis Parkins 0964 and then accented around it with maroon pearls.

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

Bosskut Design Team Member

Super Mom

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

I first saw a sample of this card on pinterest and thought, "Hey, I can do that!!"  I find that with my Gazelle, I say that A LOT!!  :o)  When I saw the card it immediately reminded of one very special woman in my life and I knew that I had to make it for her.  She is a military wife, who has watched her husband deploy several times.  She has done a wonderful job with 2 beautiful little ladies and is truly a SUPER MOM!  She also enjoys reading comic books!!  Yeah, this card fit her perfectly!!

While I didn't use any files available through Bosskut Designs, I used many of the wonderful features available on the Funtime software.  As I've learned my way around the tools and options available, I've learned that there really isn't much that you wouldn't be able to do.

I first started by creating the 5x6.5 card, rounded the edges a tad, and scored the rectangle down the middle for the fold.  I knew that I was going to need at least 2 layers to get the look I wanted, so I made  another rectangle that was 1/4 inch smaller than the original card.  I set those aside so that I could work on the design the card is center on.

Since I couldn't find the shape that I was looking for among the Funtime shapes that come with the software I went ahead and made my own.  Using the option to turn on the grid, I created the cut lines of the shape I wanted to use.  Then I duplicated the shape because I was going to use it on 2 layers of the card and I want the shape the exact same size.

Using the Funtime font Helvetica Medium I typed out "SUPER"and set it aside and then typed out "MOM."  For the word "MOM" I editted the spacing so that the letters were touching.  I then selected both "SUPER" and "MOM" and used the alignment button to center the 2 words one on top of the other.  I moved them close enough so that they were over lapping and welded them together.

Then I put "SUPER MOM" where I wanted it on one of the shapes that I had set aside.  Selecting the shape first, then "SUPER MOM" I used the subtraction tool.  A great tutorial available at the Boss Kut Training website shows you exactly how easy it is to use the subtraction tool!!

With the first layer done, I used the Funtime font Brush Script and typed in the "S."  I put the "S" on top of the duplicate shape I had set aside.  Using the distortion tool, I shaped the "S" to fit inside the shape and again used the subtraction tool.

With the "hard" part done, I sent my cuts to my Gazelle.  I layered the pieces to my card and now it's ready to head out to one super Momma!!

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

Mary Poppins Mother's Day Card

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
BKD Files Used: Vintage Tag 0834
Materials: Cardstock, silver brads, rhinestones

Here's another card inspired by something I saw on Pinterest (what a great place for wonderful inspirations)!!  As soon as I saw it and someone specific came into mind and I knew I had to make it for her!!

In the Funtime software, I started by creating a standard 4.25 x 5.5 inch step card.  Then I imported the image of Mary Poppins and created a vector of her umbrella so that it would cut out as part of the card.  Using the same technique, I used Little City 2000 font that I downloaded from dafont.com and made the cityscape on the bottom.  I LOVE how easy it is to learn and work with the editting tools!!

I added in the sentiment, "You make Little Miss Mary Poppins look like a rookie."  In order to use the print and cut feature of my Gazzy, I made sure that the sentiment and little miss Mary Poppins were both in black and everything else was white.  This allowed me to print the part of the design that I wanted with my printer and the crop marks.  I "undid" the color changes and went in to the cutting control panel and selected the cut/score marks that I wanted to cut.

I then used my Gazzy to cut out the card around little miss Mary Poppins, the landscape, and the sentiment.  Super easy!!

Using my Mother's Day stamp, I stamped the Vintage Tag 0834 and placed it on a black outline.  With silver brads, I secured the sentiment to the card.  Then finished the card with some rhinestones.

A very simple card, that will hopefully make one special Momma feel adored.

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

Mother's Day Card and Purses

Machine Used: Boss Kut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking III
Files Used: Tri Framette 0384, Pop Kut Lattice Butterfly BKD010,
Materials: Cardstock, Ribbon, 1/8" 3D dots, self-adhesive rhinestones

Confession time!  After TONS of research, I finally made my purchase of the Bosskut Gazelle in December 2011.  When it arrived I was ecstatic and intimidated.  INTMIDATED?!?  Unfortunately, that's true.  After registering my Gazelle and joining the wonderful support on the Gazelle Owner's Forum, I jumped right in.  Having never worked with any kind of software with a die cutter before I wasn't sure where to start.  Keeping it simple, I started with the beautiful die cuts that came with my initial purchase and the ones available through Bosskut Designs.  The Gazelle and the Funtime software make it so easy for a beginner!

The possibilities of this machine and it's software amaze me each day.  As I learn the software, I find the possibilities become more than I knew!  While I LOVE the designs available through Bosskut, I can now design and create my own cut projects and use their designs to embellish them.  There are so many tutorials online for making bags, boxes, or pop up cards and the Funtime Scrapbooking III software makes it easy to create your own cut templates.  With the option to view the grid line at any value, it makes it easy to be precise with the placement of the cut and score lines.

That story leads me to this Mother's Day project!  I found a tutorial available online for an explosion purse and immediately thought, "HEY, I can do that!!"  Following the tutorial, I made the score lines and cut lines in the appropriate places and VOILA a designer purse for my Momma.  OK, so maybe a designer purse in my eyes but I'm pretty sure that she'll think so too!

The Purse
After cutting out the base of the purse, I used the Tri Framette 0384 as the top and latch of the purse.  I started out by creating a mat of the whole frame.  Then in the Funtime software I placed a score line about half way through the outline and added 2 holes for the ribbon to go through.  For a little more pop, I also created an outlined of the buds.
With the option to use ANY pen in the Gazelle, I put a standard purple ballpoint pen in the blade holder.  I then "cut" the sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" in the true type font BlackJack.  Using the scissor tool, I cut the scallop around the oval.  I replaced the blade with the pen and then cut the scalloped oval around the sentiment and adhered the oval to the mat with 1/8" 3D dots.

Finishing it up, I attached a piece of ribbon handle and glued the mat to the purse.  I used velcro to close the purse shut.

NOTE:  You can add any one of the beautiful Bosskut Design frames to the top of these purses to make it your own!

The Card
I started with cutting out a standard 5x6.5 inch card.  I added the Pop Kut Lattice Butterfly BKD010 and some self-adhesive rhinestones.  A simple card that will speak volumes with a personal message added inside to Mom!

Now, with a little added gourmet chocolate, I'm sure to be her favorite this year!!

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