4th of July Table Decoration

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Lace Border by Judy Stark BKD 032, Parker Pop Kut Flower by Judy Stark BKD 103, Lee Ann Flower by Judy Stark BKD 192, Wildflower Cutout 0690, Wildflower 0687,
Materials: Card stock, Mod Podge, glitter

Since we'll be hosting a little BBQ on the 4th of July I wanted some cute little table decorations.  I could have just bought some but where is the fun in that?!?

For the flowers, I simply cut out several of the beautiful flowers that are available through Boss Kut in red, white, and blue.  Then randomly layered them making sure to get one of each the red, white, and blue.

I mixed some Mod Podge with glitter and then coated them!  Once the Mod Podge was mostly dry, I really am working on my patience, I attached a flower stem to the back so that they would stand up in the vase.

 
For the stripes on the flag, I layered the Lace Border by Judy Stark BKD 032.  Since the file was long enough and I wanted to maintain the integrity of the file, I duplicated the border and then welded the 2 together.

 

In order to get the stars lined up the way I wanted them, I used the multiply function in Funtime.  It made it so simple.

 

I cut the stars out of the blue card stock and then layered that on top of white card stock.  Super easy!!

 

Below is a picture that gives you an idea of how small the stars were.  The Gazelle cut them out beautifully!!  Each square is only 1 inch by 1 inch!



 

Now I guess I need to decide how many tables I'll be setting up so that I know how many more I need to make.  :o)

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Embossing with the Gazelle

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Swirly Flourish by Judy Stark BKD 201, Swirly Butterfly by Judy Stark BKD 200
Materials: Chip board, card stock

For this project I decided I wanted to see what my Gazelle could do with some chip board!  My goal was to take one of the beautiful BossKut Designs and make an embossing folder that I could pass through my manual die cutter press.

Using one of the chip boards that I've received when ordering family photos, I cut out the Swirly Flourish by Judy Stark BKD 201.  I cut a rectangle around it and then cut an identical sized rectangle.  I used a standard blade, speed 1, and force 5 to cut the chip board.

I applied masking tape to one of the sides, making my 2 rectangles a sandwich.  Then I put the die cuts back into the rectangle that I cut them from and applied glue to the side that would touch the other rectangle.  I folded the 2 rectangles together, making sure that the negative matched up with the die cut.

Since I was having so much fun with the embossing, I had to put my Gazelle to work and emboss some vellum as well.  I used the embossing tool and embossing mat to emboss the vellum.  I chose to use a lower force setting of 2 and multiple passes (4) to get the look I wanted.

For additional decoration to the card, I used the new release Swirly Butterfly by Judy Stark BKD 200.  With a few self adhesive pearls, these adorable butterflies really completed the look of the card.
 

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Father's Day Keepsake Box

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Lattice Match Box by Terri Mouw BKD001, Tag 0836
Materials: Real Wood Thin Cherry, Card stock, Brown Sharpie pen, Brads

Thinking up masculine crafting projects always seems to be a challenge for me, which does me no good when it comes to Father's Day gifts!  While searching through the Boss Kut Die Cuts I came across this Lattice Match Box by Terri Mouw BKD001.  Using the Real Wood Thin Cherry, I thought that this would be a perfect little box for my children to put little trinkets into for Dad!

 

Once cutting out the outer layer of the box in the Real Wood Thin Cherry, I inked the edges to help with contrast.  The using small silver brads, I added them to the scallops.

 

I chose to cut out the lattice on the top although with this file you don't have to.  For the inside, I cut out a rectangle in a dark green card stock and glued it so that you couldn't see inside the box.

 

For the part of the box that will hold all our special little trinkets, I chose to cut it out in dark green card stock.

Using another feature available with the Gazelle, I decided to add a tag to the inside box with the sentiment "Father's Day 2013."  I put a brown Sharpie pen in the blade holder of the Gazelle and "cut" out my sentiment.  LOVE the fact that you do NOT need any special tool to use a pen!  Simply put the pen directly into the blade holder and tighten the screw.

Then I put the blade back in and cut the Tag 0836.  The same with the scallops on the lid, I inked the edges for additional dimension.

I loved working with the Real Wood Thin Cherry and am already looking forward to purchasing some more from Boss Kut for additional projects!

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Boss Kut Memorial Day Sale

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Ballerina 2-page Scrapbook Layout

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Heart Doily by Judy Stark BKD191, Boss Kut Kids by Karen Taglia 0760, Ballet Outfit by Karen Taglia 0761, Princess Hand Mirror by Judy Stark BKD002
Materials: Card stock, pictures, self-adhesive rhinestones/pearls

I'm not usually one that is into scrap booking but have decided it was time to start stepping onto unfamiliar grounds.  A wonderful friend invited me to a crop last month and I took her up on the invite.  I was very much intrigued by all the beautiful scrapbook pages that I saw her creating.  I guess you could say that it struck a fire in me to start.

Although my daughter has been involved in dance classes since she was 18 months old, this year was her first dance recital on stage!  I am one proud Momma!  Using this first of hers, I decided it was time to create a scrapbook page using the beautiful photos of her.

The first page show cases one of my favorite pictures of her and the Boss Kut Kids by Karen Taglia 0760 in the Ballet Outfit by Karen Taglia 0761.

 



I chose to dress this beautiful little ballerina all in pink, just like my daughter's recital outfit was.  I did ink the outfit some for additional detail and dimension.  Although it's hard to see in this picture, I cut the legs in pink and did an identical cut of the legs in vellum.  I felt that this gave the "leggings" a more natural look.

 

The tiara is from the Princess Hand Mirror by Judy Stark BKD002 with a slight modification.

 

The new Heart Doily by Judy Stark BKD191 made a perfect place to put my picture center stage and tie both of the pages together.  I absolutely LOVED the way that this cut out and looks at 11.5" high!!  Beautiful!

 

 
On the second page of my layout I chose a Funtime font and added the outline to it.  I love the way that Funtime makes it so easy to create titles!
 

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BossKut Gazelle is GOLD!!

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Princess Magnetic Countdown

Machine Used: BossKut Gazelle
Software: Funtime Scrapbooking IV
Files Used: Butterfly Frame by Judy Stark BKD 189, Princess Hand Mirror by Judy Stark BKD 002
Materials: Card stock, self adhesive rhinestones, magnetic material

Everytime this year after my daughter's dance recital, we start looking at what we're going to do to keep ourselves busy during the summer.  This year her dance studio is offering a 3-day Princess Camp where she can get all dressed up and learn how to be a princess!  She's so excited and asks everyday when she gets to go.  Unfortunately at this time she doesn't have a full grasp of time, so I've created a countdown calendar for her.  We'll change the number of days each day and she'll be able to see how many cards are left.  I'm truly hoping that this will help make it easier for her.

For the actual countdown, I started with the new Butterfly Frame by Judy Stark BKD 189.  I ran the card stock of choice through my Xyron machine, laminating the front and applying magnetic backing to it.  Then I placed it on my cutting mat and the Gazelle cut through it on 1 pass with no problems!!  Love, LOVE it!

 

For the numbers counting down, I simply created the text in Funtime and printed it out.  Then just cut the shape around it.  Simple and fast.  I inked the edges to give the white card stock a little more dimension to it.

 

The Princess Hand Mirror by Judy Stark BKD 002 gave me a little more trouble.  I knew that I wanted different layers to it but I also wanted the Gazelle to cut the shape of the mirror around all the layers AFTER I had laminated it.  Clear as mud?  :o)

 

Example, usually when I'm cutting a shape from my magnetic material it's a basic shape and a single layer of card stock that's been passed through the laminate/magnetic cartridge of my Xyron.

Since I wanted layers on the mirror, I had to cut the paper, picture, and handle out BEFORE passing it through my Xyron.  Then my dilemma was, how do I place my project on the cutting mat making sure that I get it just right so that it cuts around my layered pieces.

After layering the picture, princess hand mirror, and the handle, I ran them through the Xyron.  This gave me the rectangle that I was wanting to avoid.

In Funtime, I created a outline around the entire image.  Then with the new feature in Funtime IV, I turned on the cutting mat view.  Making sure that the image was placed just about where I had placed it on the actual cutting mat, I crossed my fingers and hit cut.

 

I was VERY impressed with just how close I actually got it!!  I added a few self adhesive rhinestones to the top, because what princess doesn't have a little bling?!

My daughter was very excited when it was completed and it very much looking forward to changing the countdown every day.  That to me is a very successful project!  :o)

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