I've really been busy with creating cut files lately, but not so busy using them! Honestly, with the amount I've made since we started I don't think trying to create with each one is a possibility! But, this "awesome" cut file was one I couldn't skip over! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned papers: My Mind's Eye, Simple Stories, Bella Blvd., and Echo Park; "awesome" cut file: Scrapbook Generation; Star punches: Fiskars; Photo frame and vellum strips: My Mind's Eye I have...

I have always loved a good sunburst design! They just scream fun and happiness to me. To create this layout I started with a sketch from our Sketches w/ a Sunburst: One-page set and adapted it to a single photo and lots of stitching detail. (Of course!) Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper, stickers, & die cuts: Echo Park; Star punches: Recollections and Fiskars; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer font: Century Gothic I really loved the different tone on tone patterns on...

This layout is from an online class I taught called Pattern Play. The whole concept of the class was creating patterns made up of smaller pieces. The intent was to use 6x6" or 6x8" paper pads, but scraps can be a great alternative! This "X" pattern was one of my favorites! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye; Acrylic title and hearts: Color Cast Designs; Heart punch: Fiskars; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer font: Century Gothic What I loved and...