Fall Themed Sunflower Canisters

Hello, Crafty Friends!!

I'm here with the Lori Whitlock Creative Team to bring you September's Monthly Blog Hop!

We hope you are enjoying the hop so far. You should be joining me from 

Brigit Mann's Blog. 

If you are just joining the hop you may want to start from the begining at the Lori Whitlock Blog.

Hop through our awesome line-up for some awesome projects, a FREE FILE, an amazing sale, and a chance to win $20 to spend on the Lori Whitlock site!

Today, for my project, I decided to make some fall decor that is both pretty and functional with these Fall Themed Sunflower Canisters.

Gorgeous Kitchen decor made with this simple sunflower. 

Super easy to piece together with a huge WOW FACTOR! Just add some raffia and plaid ribbon and you have Classic Country Chic!

You can find this file 

from the Lori Whitlock Shop...

OR 

from the Silhouette Store.

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Let's not forget today's FREE FILE... This adorable FOX file!! But remember it's only FREE for TODAY ONLY!!

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Don't forget to check our more fantastic inspiration from my crafty DT Sisters...

Here is the FULL LINE-UP:

Lori Whitlock Blog

Traci 

Kathy Skou 

Anita 

Brandie

Brigit 

Mitsyana (YOU ARE HERE)

Michelle  (GO HERE NEXT)

We hope you enjoy all our projects and they inspire you to create!!

Thanks for hopping along with us!!

Until Next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~MITSYANA

Winter Care Kit

Hello Crafty Friends!! 

It's been a while but I'm back! This will be my last project of the term for Team Xyron. What an amazing ride!! It has been an absolute pleasure working with so many talented and creative ladies and many more amazing companies!! Hopefully I'll be back again for next term to do it all over again! I love my Xyron Family!!

Well, as you all know, it's still winter (aka , cold and flu season). And my household has been going through a bout of the sniffles lately. Partially due to allergies and the other  part because of the weather. 

Our Texas weather is inconsistent and highly erratic. We recently had all of winter poured into one weekend. One day we had 70-80 degree weather and then the next day it dropped to 19... what the heck?!! And that is why we get sick so easily. Warm, cold, warm, cold, wet dry wet, dry. Why can't the weather just make up it's mind already!! AAHHH!!!

My family isn't the only ones affected. Lots of peeps have been getting sick. So I decided to make Winter Care Kits for friends and family who get hijacked by coughs and sniffles!

Supplies Used

Eclips 2 (Sizzix)

eCAL 2 Software (Craft Edge)

Cozy Socks Gift Box (SVG Cuts)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Blazing Poppy Die (Heartfelt Creations)

Elegant Holiday Stack (DCWV)

Get Well (Pink and Main)

VersaMagic Midnight Black (Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko)

Brads

Glossy Accents (Ranger)

The boxes I used to make these kits are a FREE SVG download from SVG Cuts. It is their Cozy Socks Gift Box . I downloaded it onto my computer, extracted the files, then opened them using my electronic cutting software.

One panel is too big to fit on one page, so I opened each piece onto their own page.

Then loaded my paper onto the cutting mat and into my cutter, then let the machine do all the work! It was done cutting in no time!

I loaded a different, yet coordinating, paper for each panel. All paper is from DCWV's Elegant Holiday Stack.

Once my panels were done cutting, I folded them on their perforated crease lines. Next, I used my Xyron Mega Runner on the bottom and side flaps (basically all the narrow flap), leaving the top open flaps adhesive free. 

I used my bone folder to burnish my flaps down securely for maximum adhesion.

 Then, I inserted my "Care Kit" items. Nice warm socks for cold days. Facial tissue for running noses, Cough drops for sore throats. And there still a little more room for packets of tea or pain reliever if I wanted to add those. It's a pretty nice sized box!

 I decided that this box was too plain even with all the pretty paper. So I made a belly band for it.

I cut a strip of paper measuring 1.5" x 12". Then scored it at 2-1/4", 4", 8", and 9-7/8". Folded on the score lines, slightly overlapped the ends and adhered with my Xyron Mega Runner.

I found a tag in my Elegant Holidays stack that went perfect with my box, I cut it out and stamped it with "get well soon" just under the For You.

Then I die cut flower petals and made a couple blooms (one large, one small). And also attached to the belly band.

And here is my finished Winter Care Kit...

Hope you enjoyed this project...

And maybe even make your own Winter Care Kits of your own!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Mitsy

DIY Chore Chart with Free SVG file

Hello Crafty Friends!!! 

I have a bit of a confession... I am an addict. And sadly I cannot stop myself, help myself, or want to either. I am addicted to Pinterest!!

Pinterest, that magical land where you can find anything about everything!! And, in most cases with complete how-tos!!

Which brings me to today's project. I've seen several posts on how to make chore charts for your children.  I didn't want anything that was bulky or took up a lot of space. So I decided at having a hand at creating an SVG file that can simply be downloaded and cut with my electronic die-cutting machine.

This has to be one of the easiest and quickest projects I ever did!! And you can make one too!!! Because...

I will be linking the file in this post!!

Supplies Used

Chore Chart file

Electric Die Cutting Machine (I used a Sizzix eclips with ecal software)

Xyron Creative Station 

Xyron 9" Magnet Cartridge

Core'dinations Cardstock- Fade to Black

Basic Grey Paper- Dear Heart Collection Pack

(Optional)

Ebrush & Sharpie Markers 

Disc Magnets

Hot glue and Glue Gun

Prima Marketing Flowers and Buttons

After uploading the chore chart file into my software, I loaded my mat with a full 12" x 12" sheet of paper. This color will be for my grid lines. I cut the file at 9 "x 11.5".

I think it came out pretty darn awesome. I wanted to make it simple because my children are all pretty young still. And a huge overly detailed one might be confusing to them. I was able to divide the chart and include a "to do" and "done" section... so all your child has to do is move their marker. I also added a little "note" area. This if great for reminders or shopping list. You can find that version of the chart file HERE.

And for those of you who would like the option of customizing your own, I also have a blank chart as well. You can find that file HERE.

This part is totally optional! But you know me... I have to eBrush EVERYTHING!!! I think it adds so much depth and really makes the words POP! I first taped off the word with blue painters tape and airbrushed the words using a teal and a turquoise sharpies.

Once I was done ebrushing I flipped it over and applied 2 way glue onto the entire backside. I applied different patterned papers from Basic Grey's Dear Heart Collection as panel pieces. I think these paper are gorgeous and just perfect add as my chart backer.

If a solid panel look is not for you, and you would like the option of adding different panels to the back of your chart I also have a panel file for you! I sized these panels to slightly overlap each other so be aware that they are slightly bigger than their designated spaces.

After combing the background papers to my liking I gave my entire chart a run through my Xyron Creative Station with the Magnet Laminate cartridge loaded.

And here is my finished chart! 

Now I  can slap it up on my fridge because I just made a Magnetic Chore Chart!! And because the Xyron Magnet cartridge also laminates... guess, what??!! It is also now a dry erase board!!

I used some fridge magnets I had previous made as chart markers. I simply hot glue disc magnets to the backs of buttons. And for a little added decoration I added more discs to the back of paper flowers too... OMG, how stinkin' cute is that??

Here is a closer view of my chore chart...

And here are all the links to download links:

Chore Chart

Chore Chart- Blank

Chore Chart- Panels

I hope you enjoyed this project!! My children loved it!! And they are the weirdest children EVER!! the very next day, after seeing the chart on the fridge and reading it, my daughter scurried to see what chore they could do on the list so they could move their markers... Weird, right??!! I mean what child actually wants to do housework and chores?? LOL Apparently, mine!! I'm gonna just let that ride because I don't want to break the spell!!

We'll see you next time!!

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsy

Kcup Caddy Gift Box - w/ Free SVG Template Download

Supplies Used

Winter Wonderland Double-Sided Cardstock 12"x12"- Frosty (Pebbles)

Winter Wonderland Double-Sided Cardstock 12"x12"- Toasty Warm (Pebbles)

Winter Wonderland Double-Sided Cardstock 12"x12"- Flurries (Pebbles)

Winter Wonderland Chips Die-Cut Shapes - Glitter Snowflakes(Pebbles)

Winter Wonderland Puffy Stickers- Snowflakes & Crowns (Pebbles)

Creative Station with 9" Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge (Xyron)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Pink and White Twine (Recollections)

Enamel Dots (Virginia Turtle)

Diamond Glaze (Judikins)

4 New/Unused Kcups (Any Flavor)

Electric Die Cutting Machine with SVG cutting capabilities 

Kcup Caddy Templates (For Personal Use ONLY)

First, download the Kcup Caddy Templates. Remember, these are for personal use only.

In downloading these files, you acknowledge and agree to my terms (read full terms and conditions here).

 Then using your electric Die cut machine and editing software, open the file marked kcupbox-n-handle1.

You will need a 12"x12" sheet of cardstock for this. I used this pretty paper by Pebbles Inc. called Frosty.

The template is pre-scored so all you need to do is fold on the perforations. The two holes face up. fold the sides and back flap down and glue in place. I used my Xyron Mega Runner for this part so I didn't have to wait for drying time. You will need 2 of these boxes.

Then open the files marked kcupbox-n-handle2. This will make the handle for the caddy and mat/insert. You will need to of each.

 After cutting out my handles and inserts, I ran them through my Xyron Creative Station. I attached one insert to one handle and then glued both sets back to back to make it double sided and identical on both sides.

I then used my Xyron Mega Runner to attach my boxes to my handle.

For my box panels, I used the TOP HALF of the file marked kcupbox-n-handle3. The top half of this file is for the 4 cup Kcup panels. And the BOTTOM HALF are panels to turn your caddy into a 2 cup caddy. 

To make your caddy a 2 cup caddy, skip making the handles and replace with the back panels. The 2 square panels are the side panels for the 2 cup box (1 for each side).

Since I made a 4 cup caddy, I used the bigger panels. Then ran them through my Xyron Creative Station and attached them to my box.

For decorative accents, I used Pebbles "Chips" Glittered Snowflakes and cut it onto quarters. I used my diamond glaze to attach onto my box. I repeated this step for both sides of my box. 

Then I used more Diamond Glaze... this time leaving my snowflakes whole and applying only on the bottom half of my snowflakes and attaching to each side of my caddy. I also administered a small dot of adhesive at each top point of my snowflakes, attaching to the caddy. I held a gentle pressure on the tip until the adhesive set.

Then I topped it off with some twine. And finished it with a snowflake sticker with and enamel dot center.

Here is my finished Kcup Caddy...

 FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

I hope you enjoyed my project for today. 

And, even more so, I hope you enjoy my Kcup Caddy Templates!!

I love to see your creations! So, if you decide to make this caddy please post your pics to my Facebook Fan Page HERE! I can't wait to see your creations!! While you're there don't forget to like my page!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsy

Awesome SVGs Halloween Blog Hop

Hello Crafty Friends!! I hope you love SVGs as much as I do because today I have an awesome treat for you... or should I say Awesome SVGs treat for you??!! Because today I am part of the Awesome SVGs Halloween Blog Hop line-up!!

If you are an avid fan of Omar Toro then you undoubtedly know about his remarkable ability to create fabulous SVG files.

Here are amazing samples of projects done last year using Awesome SVG's 2014 Collection:

With Halloween just around the corner, we are so excited to bring you the NEW 2015 Awesome SVG Halloween Box Collection!!

And I got the privilege to work with the amazing box...

HINKYPUNK

Now, for the fun part...

Awesome SVGs is proud to feature several creative bloggers. Each of which will give you their take on a chosen box. We hope to inspire you as you hop along with us today.

And, to make things a lot more exciting, we are giving away prizes!!

FIRST PRIZE:

Wickedly Cute Stamp Set  (Value $14)

SECOND PRIZE:

Chibi Vampire Boy (Value $12)

This Blog Hop will end at 12:00pm (noon) GMT on Sunday, October 18th. On Monday we will pick and announce the randomly selected winner of a Chibi Boy Vampire digital file from OAK Tree Stamps.

The rules to win this $12 value prize are easy peazy:
1.Create a Halloween treat container of your own. It does not necessarily have to be a box. Upload a photo of your project using the linkup tool below, don't forget to include your email to be notified if you are the winner.

2.Become a follower of each blog in the hop and leave a comment at each stop.
The winner will be announced on Awesome SVG's Facebook page on Monday 19th
Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

Awesome SVGs (START HERE)

Christopher from http://www.createwithchristopher.blogspot.com

Jennifer from http://jenscraftcorner.blogspot.cl/
Mitsyana from http://www.upontippytoes.com/ (YOU ARE  HERE)

Julie from www.cricutchick.com (GO HERE NEXT)

Ken from http://kreativeken.com/

Jenny from http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Cathie from http://www.creativecutterroom.com/

The link to download each file used for these boxes are available on each bloggers sites, so make sure you visit them all.

You can download the file I used for my project Hinkypunk (Box #3) HERE!

As an additional treat... Awesome SVG's is giving everyone that missed last years collection the opportunity to get them during today's hop!!

To get the 2014 Halloween Collection CLICK on the PICTURE BELOW!



Thank you for stopping in and don't forget to make those box/ treat project and share them on the Awesome SVGs Facebook page HERE!!

Happy Crafting
(And BOX MAKING)
~ Mitsy