By: Traci Armbrust
We wanted to give a big shout out to our friend Vicki Chrisman for landing a couple of her many incredible projects in the Spring issue of Paper Creations Magazine. These Shadow box dies were designed by Vicki and coordinate with Crafty Secrets product. What we love about them is that they are versatile and can be adapted to any style.
Visit Vicki's blog and AccuCut Craft's website to see more of Vicki's work. Thanks for the inspiration Vicki!
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By: Traci Armbrust
I "love" this album kit created by Scrapkit Studio. It's using a combination of some of our favorite dies. The word Love, Border-Crown, Theme Album (3-Die Set) and, a must have around Valentines, the Lock & Keys.
The detail is absolutely beautiful and the black chipboard adds dimension plus is a great contrast to the papers.
Scapkit Studio is brand spanking new and you can find them at www.scrapkitstudio.com or www.scrapkitstudioblog.com
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I just had to post this beautiful album by Arlene Cuevas. She created a gatefold album from the new Theme Album set designed by Danelle Johnson. There are so many beautiful details I knew I had to share it, not only on AccuCut Craft's facebook page, but here too.
Thanks for the inspiration Arlene! Check out Arlene's You Tube video on this project.
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By: Traci Armbrust
The weather here in Nebraska is definitely starting to feel more fall like. So what better project to showcase than the Album-Leaves die designed by Cheryl Mezzetti.
I found this beautiful album created by Jan Hobbins on her blog, and I just knew I had to share it.
Jan and her friend Pat created this album by cutting out corrugated cardboard, chipboard, canvas, acrylic, wood, and cork paper.
The smaller leaves also come on the die, so that gives some fun embellishment options. The girls used craft metal and Tim Holtz embossing folders. They then took alcohol ink to color the leaves on this page.
corrugated board
corkboard paper
What a great job using so many different mediums. This is so beautiful and really creative. It also makes me want to go home and put a sweater on. Thanks again for the inspiration!
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Posted by Traci Armbrust
So I have become more and more intrigued with the sketch challenges that are popping up on popular designers' websites and blogs. There are also sketches out there that are not meant to be a challenge but a helpful tool to inspire you. So whether you are looking for a little friendly competition, where you can usually win a prize, or you just have "scrapbooker's or cardmaker's block," it's a fabulous way to become part of a blogging community and get great ideas at the same time.
Sketch #1 comes from Taylor Vanbruggen's blog.
So here is what I came up with using AccuCut dies, A7 Card-Convertibles #2, Frames #2, Small Scallops Border #2 and Flowers #22. I turned my card horizontally and used Cosmo Cricket™ papers, Ranger Inc. Inks, and a brad from Making Memories®.
Sketch #2 is from Anna Bowkis on pencillines.com.
I created a wall hanging using AccuCut dies, 11 1/2" Ribbons Circle, Butterflies #8, Butterfly #9 and Borders #1. My materials are from Fancy Pants (paper and rub-ons), ribbon from American Crafts, Ranger Inc. inks, sandpaper and a stapler.
Sketch #3 is by Shimelle Laine and is also being featured in Scrapbook Inspirations Magazine.
Here is my spin on this sketch. I used AccuCut dies Arrows, Layering Stars and Interlocking Border #2. Other materials include, Cosmo Cricket™, Bazzill Basics Paper, and Ranger Inc. Tim Holtz Distress Ink™
A big thanks to Taylor, Anna and Shimelle for the wonderful inspiration. I hope I inspired you to use more die cuts in your projects. It's a perfect recipe for success! You have the sketch, got the dies and there is a huge amount of product out there to choose from. The great thing about dies is you can cut them over and over again out of any material. So I could have used the same dies on all three of these projects. Don't ya just love it?!
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Posted by Tara Smithberg
Allie Gower from Croppinsville in Collinsville, Ok. shared this really cool project with us that she made using our dies. I love the old fashioned, vintage feel of this tag.
Here's what Allie had to say about it:
"This tag was inspired by the wonderful memories of my mother's sewing room, the ironing board always up and a myriad of projects going on at once. There was always a pattern in the process of being cut, and the stamp set, Pattern Pieces by Ranger® Tim Holtz™, evoked those memories."
Here are the steps on how to make it:
1) Cut your tag out of clear plastic sheets using the A6 Tag Cards Pinnovation die.
2) Remove one side of the protective coating.
3) Apply alcohol inks of choice. Allie used Butterscotch alcohol ink and Gold Metallic Mixative by Tim Holtz.
4) Stamp image, if desired, on same side, with an archival ink, and dust with a pearl powdered pigment, such as Pearl by Jacquard or Perfect Pearls by Tim Holtz.
5) Remove opposite side of protective coating.
6) Apply alcohol ink and gold mixative around the edges of tag.
7) Add a backer, a tag cut from paper, if desired.
8) Add ribbons and embellishments.
Allie used AccuCut Flowers #4 and Flowers #22 to create the fun flower embellishment. (See below! All flower dies are 25% off!)
She uses her GrandeMARK machine and dies to provide inspiration to her customers.
"Because we can cut a variety of materials using our GrandeMARK, such as chipboard and clear plastic, shown here, we are able to create endless opportunities for thrifty creativity."
Allie is also a firm believer in displaying samples to spark creativity.
"We always have all of our cards on display, along with cuts from our larger dies, so customers can see not only what we have, but how to use. While the economy continues to experience a low on its roller coaster ride, you will find that people are still out shopping but spending more time at home creating, and AccuCut allows us to provide quality materials and inspiration at prices all people can afford."
Here are some photos of some great projects using AccuCut dies and products they display to inspire their customers to start creating.
Find featured samples and more tutorials on Croppinsville's blog. Their new Studio Site will be launched soon as well, featuring die cuts and the materials they sell. View more photos of Allie's store.
Allie, thanks for sharing!
Blog Offer Alert: For one week only, all flower dies are 25% off!
Now is the time to stock up. Flower dies are so versatile, you can use them on just about anything. This exclusive sale will only last through Friday, July 10. When placing your order online or over the phone be sure to use code CQZ02. See complete details below.
Use Offer Code CQZ02. 25% off individual flower dies. Valid on new orders not already discounted. Excludes die sets, gift certificates, custom dies and AccuQuilt products. Not valid with other offers. Valid through 7/10/09.
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Posted by Tara Smithberg
Get excited! CHA is swiftly approaching... and you know what that means. It's time to introduce a batch of brand new dies!
Here's a sneak preview of a few of the new dies we will be unveiling at CHA next week (booth #1451). Take a look at these great card shapes.
A7 Foldover Card
This A7 Foldover Card die is perfect for all types of cards. I love the contrast of colors and patterns when you use it with patterned paper on both sides.
And we're introducing a new bird! Bird #10 is part of the new Creative Cafe dies, and it looks great on all sorts of projects--from cards to scrapbook pages to albums. This is the small die and there are also large and jumbo sizes.
On the inside of this card, you can see we have a brand new nameplate, created using the new Nameplates #13 die and inspired by the oh-so elegant and popular bracket shapes. There are actually two nameplates on the die so it's a great addition to any die cutting center.
A2 Criss Cross Card Giveaway!
And who can resist this super sweet and very versatile A2 Criss Cross Card? This two-die set comes with the pocket, mat and card band to give you many options for incorporating several colors or patterns. The new Chain #2 Border adds a punch of color and is accented by an adorable flower shape using the new Flowers #27 die. Flowers #27 is wondeful because you get three sizes of the same flower on one die.
We love this new card die and now's your chance to be entered to win one of your very own. It's a $120 value! Simply spread the word about our great new dies by posting a link to our blog on yours. Comment below and copy and paste your link to be entered to win. Each time you post a comment with a link to your blog or website mentioning our dies, you will be entered into the drawing again. Make sure to post by Friday, Jan 23, 9am CT to be entered to win. We will be selecting the winner on this same day.
This is only the beginning. We can't wait to show you more new dies and great ideas in the next week. Please note all dies and project ideas will be available on our website, accucutcraft.com, the first week of February.
And that's not all. Check out even more new AccuCut dies, fabulous projects and giveaways on the Creative Cafe blog. Stay tuned for more...
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