Catching up on winter....

by mixing and matching fonts again!!

(dies used: nesting circles, lower case Katie and Teriyaki fonts)

Mix & Match Fonts

Have you seen the new 4x4 fonts??  They are super cute and fit well on all kinds of projects!!  They are even a great size to add to a 12x12 layout as a sub-title. Check out the layouts I made using a couple of fonts by Lifestyle Crafts:

(dies used: 4x4 tag, Manhattan 4x4 font and Handmade font)

(dies used: Nesting Eyelet Circles and 4x4 Lemon Drop font)

QuicKutz (Lifestyle Crafts) Club 2012

If you love QuicKutz (Lifestyle Crafts) ~ You will love our QuicKutz Club!!

Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Club Members receive:

-an exclusive Bonus LC item each month, designed by Lifestyle Crafts just for club members (min. retail value ranges from $6.99 to $16.99)

-a monthly LC Event (3rd Tuesday of the month) where you can see the latest dies first and do a make & take project using Lifestyle Craft dies for FREE !! (Only club members get to do the fun project! -comes in a kit along with your FREE LC bonus item!) (Pick up on the 3rd Tuesday or anytime after during that month)

-a 20% discount off regular price Lifestyle Crafts dies everyday

-6 month membership fee is only $55.00! You will be receiving at least $80.00 worth of products over the 6 month period with your one time membership fee, not to mention your 20% volume discounts in LC purchases. (January 2012 to June 2012)

Why Lifestyle Crafts?? Why wouldn’t you, this is an exclusive club that is giving you the best bang for your buck, getting fun perks and a chance to be part of a community of fellow LC enthusiasts!!

Ask us about how you can JOIN TODAY~ you don’t want to miss this one!!!

Gift Bag

Make a cute bag to fill with treats in minutes!!
Download and print this pdf candy cane gift bag on your home printer then cut out with Lifestyle Crafts Gift Bag Die or scissors.
Candy Cane Gift Bag

Quick Gift Idea...

Need a quick gift for a child's friend??  My son made a few of these for his friends.  They loved it!!
Cut out some tickets using the Ticket die set and tie around a bag of microwave popcorn. Gift giving made fun and easy!!

(dies used: Tickets)

'I Made This' Challenge ~ week 7

Make this cute Party Hat for a chance to win a $500 Lifestyle Crafts Shopping Spree!!

Check out Lifestyle Crafts Blog for more information. Lifestyle Crafts

Starting today, come into the store and make this party hat for $0.99 (limited quantities available) then fill out your information on the sign up sheet and you'll be entered in this week's prize!

Club Kits are Ready!!

All you club members ~ your last kit of the year is ready for pick up!!  This month's project is sure to start your new year off right ~ a cute little calendar!! 

(dies used: Card & Photo Easel, 2x2 flower and Handmade Alphabet Numbers)

The Countdown Release....

The countdown is over... new shapes have arrived! The Countdown release is full of shapes to help you celebrate not only the new year, but any sort of celebration!

Check out the shapes here and see Lifestyle Crafts design team projects here.

Stay tuned for porjects I create with this fun release!!

December Club Die

December's Club Die is just in time for Holiday Projects!! It's a Santa Hat!  You can add Liquid Applique to the white part of the hat and change the look.  Check out the samples I made with it:

 (dies used: Bakery Box, 2x2 buckle, Tag It set and 2x2 Santa Hat - Club die)

(dies used: Dainty Embossing Folder, Nesting Circles, Nesting frame 3 and 2x2 Santa Hat - Club Die)

To make these Tic Tac Holders, you will need the following:

-1 piece double-sided pattern paper cut at 3 ¼ x5
-1 piece white cardstock cut at 2 x 3 1/8
-nesting circles
-embossing folder
-corner rounder
-Scor-Pal
-1 piece ribbon 17" long
-1 package of Tic Tac's

-Score pattern paper piece (3 1/4x5) on Scor-Pal at the 2" and dot on the 5" side of the paper. (the dot is just after the 2" mark on the Scor-Pal. Flip pattern paper around and score on other side. Use corner rounder for all four corners of paper.
-Round only two corners of the white piece of cardstock. Emboss the piece of cardstock.
-lay the outside of the pattern paper piece down and glue the ribbon across the paper as shown in image. Adhere the white cardstock on top as shown.
-using about the 1" nesting circle, cut a hole towards the bottom so that Tic Tac's will show through.
-Decorate front as desired. (used the Santa Hat – December Club Die and Nesting frame 3)
-Fold like a book and place glue dots on the Tic Tac container and adhere to the inside of the book.
-Tie ribbon to close book and you are done!

Playing with Edge it Kit

Creating a project and looking for an element to add??  I just grab the "Edge It" die kit and cut away!!
Love the "edge" look:

(die used: Edge It Kit)

Embossing Folders

Embossing folders are a great way to add texture to your projects. Have you seen the new folders by Lifestyle Crafts??  You get two for a great price!! Come check them out today!!

 (dies used: Nesting Frame 4, Nesting Scallop Circles and Whimsy Embossing Folders)

I took an older embossing folder and placed a glassine bag inside to create a pattern on the bag.

(dies used: Snowflake Embossing Folder, Nesting Lace Circles and Snowflakes)

It Kits

If you don't have any of the new "It Kits" ~ make sure you add them to your Christmas List!!  They come in handy for lots of project needs.

(dies used: Nesting Scallop Circles, Tag It Kit and 4x4 Lemon Drop Alphabet)

(die used: Edge It Kit)

Easy Gift Idea....

I made up these "cupcake" gifts to give at a Holiday Luncheon ~ everyone could use a pair of socks!!
I just took a pair of socks, rolled them up from the toes, wrapped an elastic around the bottom, slightly pulled up the middle to create the "frosting" look and placed a pom pom in the center. Next I cut out a cupcake liner, assembled it and placed the socks inside!!  Wrap in cellophane and top with a tag and you've got yourself a cute little gift!!

(dies used: Scalloped Cupcake Liner, 4x4 Poinsettia and 4x4 Tags)

Countdown to Christmas.....

Make this adorable Countdown to Christmas for any "gum" lover on your list!! It's fast and easy, just follow these simple instructions:

Supplies needed:
-2 packages of 12 pieces of gum
-one piece of paper (8 1/2" x 3 3/4") for sleeve
-embellishments of choice
-Lifestyle Craft Nesting Dies!!

Directions:
-score piece of paper (8 1/2 x 3 3/4) at 2 1/2, 3, 5 1/2 and 6.
-fold on score lines and where pieces overlap, glue to make sleeve.

-using stickers, number each piece of gum as shown. (this is a great way to mix and match leftover number stickers from sheets you may have!)
-insert packages of gum inside sleeve.

-decorate outside of sleeve as desired.

(dies used: Nesting Circles and Nesting Frame 1)

Just for You Release!!

New in store now ~ Just for you Release......

 Look at the cute Rosettes you can make:

 And the Bakery Box is perfect for Cookie Exchanges this holiday season:

Come check out the new dies today!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey Treat Bag Printable

You can download this printable from Lifestyle Crafts here and cut with the Feather Headband cutting die (DC0205) and the Paper Bag cutting die (DC0097) or scissors.  Too Cute!!

'I Made This' Challenge ~ week 4

Make this Treat Bag for a chance to win an Adobe Creative Suite and a Bamboo Create Tablet!!

Check out Lifestyle Crafts Blog for more information. Lifestyle Crafts

Starting today, come into the store and make this treat bag for $0.99 (limited quantities available) then fill out your information on the sign up sheet and you'll be entered in this week's prize!

Gift Bag Idea

With the Holidays just around the corner, it's easy to get little gifts done to give away when you use Lifestyle Crafts!!

(dies used: 4x4 Poinsettia, Paper Bag, Nesting Frame 4 and Tag it Kit)

New Embossing Folders!!

We have the new embossing folders by Lifestyle Crafts in store now!!  They come with two folders per package for an extremely low price!!  Come check them out today!! Stay tuned for ideas using these new folders......

Thanksgiving Treats..

I made these treats for co-workers ~ so quick & easy with printables and die cuts!!  I found free Thanksgiving Printables here and then used Nesting Scallops to cut the sheets out. Super Cute and Super Easy!!

 (dies used: Nesting Scallop Circles and 2x2 tag)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

MME Bolg Challenge 29 ~ Card

I thought I'd try this "challenge" ~ I love sketches to get my creativity going!!
 
The challenge: Design a card based on this fabulous sketch and use “brown” on the card (sketch by Anam Stubbington).
 

I instantly thought of the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Frame 3 to assist getting the "bracket" look on the card.

Here is my entry:

(dies used: Nesting Frame 3 and Nesting Circles)

(Products used: Lost & Found ~ Portobello Road, bakers twine and decorative pins)

QuicKutz Club monthly Project

This months project for Club Members ~ a quick and easy box to fill with treats sure to impress the receiver this holiday season:

(dies used: Rectangle Box, Flourish border die and exclusive 2x2 tag for November Club)

November QuicKutz Club

The November QuicKutz Club kits are ready for pick up!! I'm sure you Members can get good use out of this die for the Holidays~"tag it up"!! Can't wait to see next months.......

 (dies used: Exclusive 2x2 Tag for November Club and 4x4 Chicken Noodle font)

(dies used: Exclusive 2x2 Tag for November Club, Nesting Stars and Edge It kit)

'I Made This' Challenge ~ week 3

Make these tags for a chance to win an iPAD 2!!

Check out Lifestyle Crafts Blog for more information. Lifestyle Crafts

Starting today, come into the store and make these tags for $0.99 (limited quantities available) then fill out your information on the sign up sheet and you'll be entered in this week's prize!

'I Made This' Challenge continues.....

Make this sweet card for a chance to win an ULTIMATE CRAFT WORKSPACE! ($800 value)
Check out Lifestyles Crafts Blog for more information. LifestyleCraftsBlog

Starting today, come into the store and make this Card for $0.99 (limited quantities available) then fill out your information on the sign up sheet and you'll be entered in this week's prize!

I Made This Challenge

Nothing beats the satisfaction of the expression, "I made this," right? That's why we're excited to tell you about Lifestyle Craft's I Made This challenge that starts today!

I MADE THIS CHALLENGE

Lifestyle Crafts is giving away the ultimate creative prize package including:

• $1,000 Lifestyle Crafts shopping spree

• Canon 60D camera

• Mac computer

• Canon Photo Printer

• Craft room furniture

Simply create a project using at least one Lifestyle Crafts product and post the project on Lifestyle Crafts website community gallery between November 1st and January 31st to be entered to win.

I MADE THIS WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS

Lifestyle Crafts is also giving away amazing prizes every week now through January! This week, you can win a CANON 60D CAMERA AND JO TOTES CAMERA BAG! Simply make an account on lifestylecrafts.com to be entered to win! Each of the following gives you one additional entry:

• Post about the contest on your blog and leave a comment on the Lifestyle Crafts blog with the URl of the post

• Mention the Lifestyle Crafts contest in a tweet

• Sign-up at your local participating retailer (come see us today in store)

For more information, check out lifestylecrafts.com!

GOOD LUCK!

Using "Tag it"

Love the "Tag it" set!!  Used one of the larger tags and the little circle to create a tag that matches the paper I used on this layout:

(dies used: Winter Wishes Alphabet and Tag It Kit)

"It Kits" ~ new die sets

The "IT KITS" all include dies, and as a bonus - they also include digital cutting files. The other great item included in each kit is a Zipper Storage Pack ~ holds all the dies!  Great Value again by Lifestyle Crafts!!

"TAG IT KIT" - this kit has 16 dies, and accompanying digital cutting files. The sizes of the tags range in size from 1" x 1.5" up to 2"x 3", the sizes of the smaller shapes are approximately .5" x 1".

"EDGE IT KIT" - this kit contains 7 dies, and accompanying digital cutting files. The sizes of the dies range in size from .25" - 2" x 6".

"CLIP IT KIT" - this kit has 26 dies, and accompanying digital cutting files. The sizes of the clips are roughly 1.5"x 1.5", the sizes of the little shapes and words are approximately .5"x 1.25". {great for SMASH books}

(the Clip It Kits are on backorder already ~ look for them soon in store once Lifestyle Crafts receives their shipment)

The price on the IT KITS is amazing, affordable for the holidays or to reward yourself for a year-well-scrapped! Come check them out today!!

Let the light shine through!

Love the new Martha Stewart "punch all over the page" Jack o Lantern Punch!  It is just the right size to cut into many different Lifestyle Crafts die cuts!  You can make your own "luminous" bags for table decorations, just ensure you use the battery operated tea lights or you may get a little more flame than desired from the "Paper Bag":

(die used: Paper Bag)

At the Pumpkin Patch

Love the Fall and when we go to the pumpkin patch!!  New Bella Blvd. ~ Finally Fall is perfect paper to scrap these photos, and of course a die!!

(die used: Nesting Lace Rectangles)

Fall is in the air....

Love the new Splendid Alphabet font! Can be used for all your Fall/Winter Projects.

(dies used: Splendid Alphabet and Nesting Frame 4)