Thanksgiving Box Card

Hi Crafters! I hope all is well in your world. I can't believe Thanksgiving is fast approaching. I had created this box card in Cricut Design Space and had planned on sharing it earlier this month. I created this little box card using items that are available in the Cricut Design Space Subscription. I also made a video tutorial on how to assemble this card; link for the video and the Design Space file will be at the end of this post. I would love to see a picture if you should recreate this card; you can share on my Facebook page.

Craft Haul Video and Giveaway

Hello Crafters! I wanted to share a haul via YouTube video. I purchased crafty goodies from Michaels, Concord and 9th, and Close to My Heart. I mention in the video that if you purchase any Cricut Bundle from my Close to My Heart Store a winner will be chosen to receive the Twinkle Stamp set. In the video I explain why I chose to get the Cricut Artistry Bundle. I did purchase the digital version....great value!
Now to make it even better for my blog subscribers. If you purchase any Cricut Bundle from my Close to My Heart Store a winner will be chosen...if the winner is a blog subscriber you will receive 2 stamp sets...Twinkle and Framed. Framed coordinates with the new Artistry cartridge and Twinkle coordinates with Artiste. Both will be fabulous on their own! These stamp sets are no longer available because they were recent Stamps of the Month. Here are some pictures:

Twinkle Stamp Set

Framed Stamp Set

Hocus Pocus Card ~ Halloween Card Series #2

I wanted to share the second card in my 2015 Halloween Card Series. She is a glittery witch brewing up some Hocus Pocus. I created this card in Cricut Design Space and used my Cricut Explore to cut out all the elements; except for the card base. The card base is a standard A2 portrait card. All images are included in the Cricut Design Space subscription. I will be giving a card kit that includes all the cut pieces and bling featured in this card. Details and Cricut Design Space link for cut file at end of post. There is also a YouTube video tutorial to help you recreate this card...

 

Sneak Peek and Winner Announced

Hey Crafters! I hope all is going well with everyone. I wanted to share a sneak peek of my second card in my Halloween series. I had planned on sharing this particular card this past weekend but life, as you know, did not see it that way.

Also, I wanted to share with you all that I signed up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant. I did this because I truly believe in the quality of their products and they offer awesome discounts to Consultants. I share my recent Close To My Heart haul (and others) in my first ever Craft Haul video – click here to see or you can scroll to the bottom to see. I explain in the video that I will be having a Monthly Gathering on my CTMH page and will be giving away Mystery Hostess Rewards. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Diane Boudreau; she won the Halloween Box Card kit. I will be giving away a card kit with my next Halloween card. 

Thank you for visiting me today and have a crafty day! Kim

 

My Close To My Heart Store: http://kimberspaperdesign.ctmh.com/

 

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Spooky Ghost Box Card - Halloween Card Series 1

Hey Everyone! I completed my first card for my Halloween card series. The first is a box card and I created a video tutorial as well. The video is in 2 parts because I didn't want to leave any details out. The card measures 3" x 7" when completed and will fit in a 6" x 8" envelope. All images are available in the Cricut Design Space Subscription. Most images are from the Creepy Critter cartridge...a favorite of mine!

I will also be giving away 1 card kit for each of my Halloween cards. The kit includes all the paper die cuts to construct the card. All you need to do is leave a comment with your email address and be a subscriber to my blog and YouTube channel...that is it. Winner will be announced Saturday October 10, 2015. All Cricut Design Space cut files will be available to my subscribers, as well. 

I wanted to say...CONGRATULATIONS TO CHERYL MURPHAY! She won the Sunflower Box Card kit.

For the Cricut Design Space cut file - click HERE

For the YouTube video tutorials - click for Part 1 and Part 2

Follow the Electric Poppy on Facebook ...just click! 

Happy Crafting, Kim

 

Most images are from the Creepy Critters Cartridge. This can be used a card or a Halloween decoration. I added a twinkling LED tea light candle to mine and it is just darling!

Halloween Card Series Coming

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share a glimpse of the new card I am working on to start my first Halloween Card series. It is a box card and I will be giving away this Halloween card kit which includes all the die cuts. In my series I will be featuring one box card and standard A2 size cards. So, stay tuned.

Oh and remember I will be announcing the winner of the Sunflower box card kit October 4, 2015. Click here for details. 

Have a crafty day! Kim

SNEEK PEEK

Giveaway and Finally my first tutorial ~ Sunflower Box Card

Hey Everyone,

This post has been a long time coming. I created my Sunflower box card back in July and my goal was to create a video tutorial for this particular card since then. I had purchased Pinnacle Studio 18 video editing software shortly after and have worked here and there to learn how to use this program. It was overwhelming at first but I love it to say the least. The video is a 2 part series and is a little long but I didn't want to miss any details. I would appreciate your feedback on the my tutorial. I would love for you to become a subscriber to my YouTube channel 'The Electric Poppy Creates' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCngF9lrEBPNbcedErvNxuiQ

Giveaway...we all love a giveaway! I will pick one winner (must be a subscriber) in the next 2 weeks - you will be receiving a Sunflower Box Card Kit. All the paper elements to make this card is included. Winner will be announced 10/4/15. This contest is limited to the U.S. only...sorry. Leave a comment that are a subscriber with your e-mail address or you can e-mail me at kimberspaperdesign@hotmail.com

Happy Crafting, Kim

Cricut Design Space file (it is big so give it time to load):
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/29410507

YouTube: Sunflower Box Card Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me6QdNnp3wM

YouTube: Sunflower Box Card Part 2:
https://youtu.be/G6IBRVXSfZ0

Craft Organization: Ink Pads

Hello Crafters,

I came across a wonderful idea and tutorial on how to organize ones ink pads. It is a label created by Kristina Werner of KWerner Design. And what is awesome is that she shares the labels in PDF form for free. Here is the link http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?p=14584 and I strongly encourage you to watch her tutorial.

I have a lot of the Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads and used 'Blank Ink Labels - Short' and they fit perfectly. Here is a quick shot of what I have started.

Also, I am currently working on putting together the video tutorial for the Sunflower Box Card. I have not forgotten but it is taking me longer than I had expected. I am new to video editing but I will get faster.

Happy Crafting my Friend!

Sunflower Box Card

Hi Crafters! Here is my Summer project I created for the Aldina Rose group on Facebook. Since it is now August, I thought of late Summer for inspiration. And naturally sunflowers came to mind; they are my favorite. I also gave this to my mother as her birthday card.

Please, become a follower and e-mail to this subscriber to my blog. Why...I will be sharing directions and the Cricut Design Space file I used to create this box card this upcoming weekend.

The base I created from objects in the Craft Room cartridge. All items are free or in the subscription in Cricut Design Space. Please tell me what you think. I really appreciate your comments. All pictures belong to The Electric Poppy and Kimberly Sisco. You may share but please give credit.

Cricut Design Space: Patriotic Flag

Hello Crafters,

I wanted to share a flag that I created in Cricut Design Space. I created this flag for the Aldina Rose Designs Facebook Inspiration Team click HERE to see all the incredible projects. I share the cut file at the end of this post. All design elements in this project are included in the Cricut Design Space subscription.

 

For Cricut Design Space Users - Helpful Resource

I love the Cricut Design Space subscription but if you are like me knowing what is available can be challenging and overwhelming. I am sure most of you know that Cricut offers a library list of their subscription cartridges and images; this is in PDF format. I am sharing it here today as a helpful resource only. It is free on the Cricut website and you can click HERE to be taken to the Cricut website. I have saved this helpful resource to my computer and tablet for handy reference. Here are some pics of what is included in the PDF. I hope you find this useful. Happy Crafting!

Hot Air Balloon Redo

Hello Crafters! Have you ever made a project and were just not completely happy with it? Happens to me all the time. My last card was a perfect example. I was not happy with the background, the clouds, etc... It was not as I had imagined. So, I made a new card and I am much happier with the results. I added some extra clouds to create balance and heat embossing. Again, I used my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space to create this card. I share my Cricut Design Space link at the end of this post.

AFTER

CRICUT CARD: HOT AIR BALLOON & GIVEAWAY

Hello my crafty friends. It is a cloudy, rainy day here in Southwest Missouri. So what is a girl to do...get crafty. I decided to make a card I have been thinking about for a while...a hot air balloon card. I used my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space to help me create this little card. At the end of this post I share the link to the Cricut Design Space file for this particular card. Also, I will be giving this card away...details at the end of this post.

Simple and Easy Cards #1

Hello Crafters,

I have been away for awhile due to changing jobs and going through extensive training for the last few months. But now I am finally making my way back to the craft room...Yea! I wanted to share some simple and easy cards I created recently. I love my Cricut die cutting machine but I am falling in love with fussy cutting. This is challenging to me so I have been practicing. Also, I am trying to come up with ideas to create simple and easy cards from simple supplies. And I want to share these ideas with you on this blog and on YouTube. So, I will be starting a series on these types of cards.

I am also excited to see my subscribers increasing. So when I reach 100 subscribers on my blog, and on YouTube I will be having.....Yes....a GIVEAWAY!!! So, share with your friends and fellow crafters.

Enough chatter - on with the cards.

This first card is a simple Hello card with a few elements that I fussy cut from a scrapbook paper. I used kraft cardstock for the base and rounded the corners. And the stamp 'hello' is from Heidi Swapp (a Heidi Swapp stamp set will be in a giveaway, see above).