Visual Designs by Chris - Creativity

2012 - Year of The Dragon

2012-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:00

This layout is for Chris in my capacity as a member of her CT . Chris creates the most amazing files and I am so lucky to be on her Team. This particular file came from her last QMC which is a membership run every few months providing you with more than 20 files for the tiny sum of $10. This layout uses CD00910 - 2012 year of The Dragon, which is so new it isn't in the Store yet!

The photos are of a Bearded Dragon that frequents our yard at times. This one was quite happy to pose on the branch for some photos and seemed perfect to compliment Chris's file.

The cutter files have had styles and textures added to them to add dimension, the kit is mine, "Autumn Breezes" . Designed to show that personal cutter files can be used digitally very successfully!

Thanks for looking

created by Caz in PSCS5

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Christmas 2009 Family

2012-01-02T11:21:00.001-08:00

I love to use collage photos for holidays with loads of photos. Even with collage photos, I generally have a dozen or so layouts for each Christmas. Once I get the first layout finished, they go pretty quickly because I use the same products on all of the pages. Supplies are listed below. also used the ribbons from Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00550 called Love Title. The perfect touch!

Note: On the right side, I pop dotted a 4x6 photo over the collage because it was one of my favorite photos and I wanted it to stand out. I also used the Bazzill stitch templates but rather than sewing, I used mini brads. I really liked the effect.

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: DCWV Paper Pad

Deco and Sparkly Brads: Spare Parts/Hobby Lobby

Swirly Bling: Prima

Letters: Thickers by American Crafts

Ribbon

Metal clamps: Wal-Mart many moons ago

Bazzill stitch templates

Bazzill mini brads

Vellum quotes: Memories Complete

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Christmas gift with Chris Durnan's Angel File

2011-12-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

I used Chris's angel file - part of her "The Gift" QMC club - to make this Christmas gift. I cut the angel out of gold vinyl and put it on this ruffled red charger. The Gift QMC is still available, but hurry - you can find it here.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Christmas card with Chris Durnan's file

2011-12-18T19:52:00.001-08:00

Here's a quick and elegant Christmas card I created using Chris Durnan's file - Side Cut Ornaments. You can find the cut file here. I cut the ornament from red cardstock and adhered it to a gold patterned paper. I added some green glitter glue and rhinestones - instant Christmas card!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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LO: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

2011-12-06T19:16:00.001-08:00

This layout got a bit busy but Alice in Wonderland sort of makes my head spin so it is fitting, I suppose. I used a 5x7 of my girl with her friend wearing the Mad Hatter hat. One of her friends took some sideways photos so I turned them the way they were taken and that sort of set the tone for the bottom of the layout.

Supplies:

"A" & "W" Chipboard letters

"dventures" are old rub ons

"IN" was Making Memories letter stickers

I made all of the other word bars to mimic the "IN" using Benderville font. I inked the edges after trimming with black

Tickets: from a drawing from a tea party at church. I always keep everything. Ya just never know. *smile*

Patterned paper and the floral border were leftovers from a retreat kit. I had wanted some red roses (painting the roses red) but didn't have any

Black bling: Prima

Red bling: Paper Studios

The leaf shaped bling and the bling used in the centers of the flowers and on the chipboard letters were a K & Co. collage bling that I cut apart.

Cards from a deck when the girls were little and they lost some of them. Kept them for a rainy day. It was raining yesterday when I did this layout! *smile* I knew I wanted to use the King and Queen of Hearts and some Jacks (Knaves) for the layout.

A bit of black lace

A pocket watch charm

Folk heart brad

And the creme de la creme: A white rabbit cut from Visual Designs by Chris #CD00581 Silhouette Bunneis with Sparkle. I just took out the sparkle and then stamped it with red ink using a time themed stamp from Just for Fun.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

LO: Things that make you say Hmmm...

2011-12-03T19:15:00.001-08:00

This was such a fun layout! Savannah has such a quirky sense of humor and these photos reflect that humor. Photos from her Freshman year. Title is "Things that make you say Hmmm..." The border is cut from Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00811 Groovy. I used scrap strips of paper from a We R Memory Keepers scrap pad. The sticker letters, arrows and corners are from that pad as well. All brads are Spare Parts from Hobby Lobby. The border below the photos is Fiskars. Added details with a chocolate Zig Writer.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

Gift card holder using #CD00895

2011-11-28T12:17:00.001-08:00

I made this giftcard for a poor college student who is trying to live in his own apartment while going to college, playing soccer and working part time. I will tuck three or four fast food giftcards in it.

I cut the card from #CD00895 Apron Invite from visualdesignsbychris.com. It cut as smooth as butter. The papers were scraps - red was Dejaview and the patterned is from a company that was a forerunner of the scrapbook industry and I bought a ton of their stuff but I don't think they are in business any longer: K & something Memories. Added ribbon for the strings and neck and a few brads. The greeting is a Studio G stamp from Michaels $1 bin. The sticker is from Michael's also for $1: Crystal Stickers by Mark Richards.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

thank you card with Chris Durnan's file - CD00715

2011-11-27T19:20:00.000-08:00

How elegant is this thank you card? It cut like a dream. It's so pretty on it's own, all I did was layer it over a patterned piece of card stock. Instant thank you card. This file is a great value, because it comes with two other card fronts - a congrats and I miss you card front - and an underneath layer with tiny stars! You can find it here - Astrology Double Layer Cards.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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2011-11-10T13:32:00.001-08:00

I have been working on a huge project for Rebekah and Chris to celebrate Lachlan's first year. I cannot believe that he is almost a year old now. This album started out life as a mini 4" x 4.5" and just kept growing.. a bit like Lachlan! The finished item has a cover of 5" X 10" and I have gone from 1" ring to 2" rings to hold it all together. In this day of iPhones and Facebook and so on, not many photos are taken with an actual camera and certainly not many are printed out to share. I had to source these pics from phones, Facebook and my little supply I had on my camera. It has been a lot of fun creating this album and I really hope that Chris and Bec love it.

The album is made up of little pockets with tags in and other pockets that just hold pictures. The tags have photos attached or spots for journaling and I have added in extra pockets and journal spots in case they have extra pics I missed or want to add their own thoughts. The whole album was cut on my KNK Maxx, even the covers, which are paper covered cereal boxes. I had to purchase a Crop-a-Dile to punch the holes in the spine, but what a perfect reason to make the buy LOL

As well as my own designs for the album, I used a couple of cutter files from Chris Durnan and Jan Bryson from Visual Designs by Chris and The More Team! . From Chris I used CD00413 - Tab Book and CD00665 - Just a Pocket (can't find this one in the Store yet) and from Jan, JB00212 - Itty Bitty File Tabs and JB00486 - Joy Fold Card .

Supplies:

DCWV - Cardstock
Little Yellow Bicycle - Snugglebug range Journal spots and Rub-on
Creative Memories and Xyron - Memorabilia Pockets
Brandcorp - brads and photo tabs
Cre8tiv - paper, word stickers and chipboard Alpha
Dotty's Craft Shop - Alpha
My Imagination - Ribbons
Kaiser Scrapbook - stamps
Versa Color - stamp pads
Ranger - Archival ink pad
Creative Memories - corner rounder and pens
Xyron - "X" , 2.5", 5" and 9" Sticker Makers
Scotch ATG gun and Magic tape
Glue Glider Pro

and these are just a few pages :) I am so pleased with the way it turned out... what do you think ?

Have a wonderful day wherever you are!

cheers, caz (cut on my KNK Maxx)

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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jackolantern with Chris Durnan's file

2011-10-27T19:15:00.000-07:00

This project was a year in the making. I bought these fake pumpkins at Michael's last year when they went on clearance. I bought the light (the kind that goes in the Christmas village houses) after Christmas at Hobby Lobby. And the "G", well it came from Chris of course!

The "G" is from Chris's file set - Pack Collection. You can find it here. I cut the G out of cheap drawer liner material and put it on the pumpkin. Then I used a craft knife, a dremel tool, and a metal finger nail file to first trace, cut and smooth the G. I cut a hole in the bottom and put the light in. Reusable jackolantern!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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VDBC 3rd Anniversary Challenge

2011-10-13T01:33:00.000-07:00

Another challenge being held over at VDBC is being run by Jan of Sam and Hailey Designs. It is a Colour Challenge. Well, you all should know that I love Colour Challenges.... seems like I just need someone to present me with a colour palette and I am rushing off to start up Photoshop and see what I can come up with.

and with a new digital scrapbooking kit and a file from Chris, I created this layout. A few years ago we went on a boat cruise out of Victor Harbour, South Australia. We were hoping to see Whales, but got Dolphins and Seal Lions instead. We still had a wonderful time, I love being out on the water, and if you look closely (and I mean really closely LOL), you can see two dolphins surfacing in my pic! The star speckled Dolphin is CD00584 - Sparkle Dolphins available HERE . I have added styles and textures to Chris's file to create the effect you see here.

Created to show that Cutter files can be used very successfully digitally.
Thanks for looking,
cheers, caz

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Halloween 2009 using #CD00770

2011-10-10T12:39:00.001-07:00

I used patterned paper I have been hoarding *smile* from My Minds Eye and Making Memories. The crow was cut from Visual Designs by Chris #CD00770. I added some black bling for his eye and a few other places. I love using photo collages! The layout sort of evolved. I accidentally cut the upper right paper too short which led to the black strip of paper. So I matched it on the other side with an orange strip to ground the pumpkins and the crow. The strips led to the buttons (black threaded with orange and orange threaded with black). Which led to the black swirly bling. Love a happy accident!

This catches up my Halloween album!!

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

layout with Chris Durnan's SVG cutting file

2011-09-27T19:04:00.000-07:00

Hubby and I went to Cumberland Gap over the Fourth of July holiday. I saw Chris's file of letters that look like pieces of road and knew it would be perfect for a Road Trip layout. As always, you can find Chris and all her fantastic files here. Another Quarterly Membership Club is getting ready to gear up, don't miss out!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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2011-08-30T19:03:00.000-07:00

I needed a retirement card for a co-worker. I knew immediately that I had to make this card with Chris's retirement file. You can find it here. It cut like a dream! And my co-worker loved it. Thanks, Chris!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Shadow Box using VDBC #CD00807

2011-08-08T15:46:00.001-07:00

I am a board member for a Dental Coalition in the county where I reside. We are trying to develop resources for adults who cannot afford dental care because improper dental care can lead to so many other health concerns. I made this shadow box for a silent auction for the Dental Coalition. I used a Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00807 Tending My Garden. However, I totally cut up the file for the hearts. *smile* I cut them out of white cardstock and used my Copic markers to color them. I used some old stash of Heidi Swapp photo corners so whoever wins it can interchange the photos as they desire. FAMILY are chipboard letters that I'd had forever as well. The flowers are a mix of Prima and a silk flower arrangement from Hobby Lobby. The butterfly is a Sizzix die and embossing set. I added a Tim Holtz safety pin for the body and a little chalk to the body for texture. Some bling for the flight pattern. All of the patterned papers were from a DCWV (I think) pack from Michaels. K&Co. Fabric brads and HL jeweled brads. I stamped LOVE LOVE LOVE on the hearts and used stickers for THIS LIFE on some banners created with a Stampin' Up punch. A little ribbon and a string of pearls and I'm calling this done. The shadow box itself was from Hobby Lobby (great use of a 40% off coupon!)

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

GRADUATION DAY LO #CD00285

2011-07-26T17:45:00.001-07:00

I used the title only of #CD00285 GRADUATION DAY from visualdesignsbychris.com. Perfect! Smaller flowers and brads are from Hobby Lobby. Larger flowers are Prima, I think. Black bling swirls are Prima. A bit of clock patterned paper cut using a Tim Holtz die. I will add a few clock charms when I find them. *smile* I had a little help from my friends on this layout. The parenthesis were from a prize package that Jeanne/PAWS sent in. I think they were part of an overlay but I cut them out. The center of the large flower was a bobby pin that Sue/PAWS gave me. Thanks ladies!

I love the photo of my youngest daughter kissing my older daughter. She is good at those last minute surprise shots. *smile* And also the one of my crazy bro choking Sierra. So typical of their relationship.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

thank you card with Chris Durnan's files

2011-07-17T09:31:00.001-07:00

Aren't Chris's files great? I made these two thank you cards with Chris's files. The Thanks is from her Thankful Titles 2 file. You can find that file here. The sun is from her Lazy Summer file which was a part of her Quarterly Membership Club. I inked the edges of the suns with an orange ink. Then I used black ink on the edges of the patterned paper. Instant Thank you Cards!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Our summer vacation 2010

2011-06-29T20:25:00.001-07:00

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Anniversary Card using #CD00807 and #CD00550

2011-06-25T12:25:00.001-07:00

Nothing like waiting till the last minute. *smile* Today, Jeff and I celebrate 28 years of marriage. He still make my heart pitter pat. I am SO blessed! He is working today so I was able to play in my studio (with Zoey's help LOL) and make him an anniversary card.

I used two Visual Designs by Chris files: #CD00807 Tending my Garden for the heart flowers and #CD00550 Love title for the word "love". The other letter is Katie Mini from Quickutz. I cut the flowers out in white and colored them with my Copics. Added a sheer yellow ribbon to bring in the color of the lettering. The inside says "grows & grows" cut with the Katie mini.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

recipe card with Chris's file

2011-06-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

I just love using Chris Durnan's files on my recipe pages. For this recipe, I used her file, Chili Pepper. You can find it here. I cut the star off the top of it. I also cut the peppers in half, down the middle and placed it on the edge of the page. I'll use the other half of the peppers on another recipe card later.

Thanks for looking!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Happiness is....

2011-06-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

I have used another file from the latest QMC to create this layout. This is a picture of Nicholas and Stevie and Chris's file CD00850 - Happiness is, seemed perfect!

This is a digital layout created in PSCS 3 and I have applied styles and textures to the cutter files to add dimension.

Thanks for looking!

cheers, caz

Sweet 16 birthday card using VDBC #CD00731

2011-05-23T19:03:00.001-07:00

My baby girl turned 16! *sigh* And she definitely fits the SWEET! She is a tomboy so I went for the denim look for her card. I used a Judikins stamp. Stamped it twice using faded jeans Ranger Distress Ink. (The detail of this stamp required that I brayer the ink onto the stamp rather than dabbing - not sure why that makes a difference but it makes a HUGE difference in the image.) I cut out the pocket on one image and pop dotted the sides and bottom to the card base that had the same image stamped. Added a little distressing with Old Paper Distress ink and a sponge to the pop dotted pocket and the few areas of the edge of the card. I used just the birthday sentiment from Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00731. I used mini brads for the dot of the i and the point of the exclamation. Added a few stitch marks with black thread. Cut the 16 from Sizzix Fun Serif dies. The "sweet" was from a K & Co. package from years ago. Added a green brad to pull the color of the dots from the patterned paper of the 16. Topped with a green button that was pre-threaded. I drive myself crazy sometimes with the little details. *wink*

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

Graduation Card using VDBC #CD00832

2011-05-23T18:46:00.001-07:00

A card for my niece, Spencer, who graduated yesterday. What is it about Pomp and Circumstance that makes you bawl like a baby? LOL My girls were making fun of me because Spencer came out before the ceremony in her cap and gown. I was looking at her thinking of when she was a baby and of moments as she was growing up... then the thought crossed my mind that I was going to hear Pomp and Circumstance soon and I couldn't stop the tears. *sigh* The wedding march has the same effect on me. LOL I used part of the Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00832 called Senioritis '11. It pretty much made the card. Added a few dotted circle stamped images, some bling and a ribbon. Enhanced the 11 with a little white pen stitching using a chalk writer from Zig. Used my corner chomper on two corners. Of course, red and black were her school colors.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

Graduation Cards with Chris Durnan's files

2011-05-19T14:31:00.001-07:00

Here are two graduation cards I made with Chris's Graduation borders. These are two of the borders she included in May's Grab Bag. You can find the Grab Bag here. I sized each page border down and layered it on top of a graduation themed piece of paper, matted on black. I also cut a small graduation cap out of black and placed it on each corner.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Digital Layout using CD00822

2011-05-02T18:34:00.001-07:00

I have used CD00822-Frogs Rule, a personal cutter file from Chris's latest QMC available from Visual Designs By Chris

I have created this layout in Photoshop CS3. Styles, textures and shadows have been added to create dimension to the layout. Designed to show that Personal Cutter files (Cricut, Pazzles, Klic N Kut etc) files can be used digitally!

Thanks for looking,

caz

recipe card with Chris's file - Henny Hen

2011-05-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

I love adding new recipe cards to my recipe book. When I got this awesome chicken salad recipe, I knew I had to include it in my book. And I knew Chris had the perfect chicken I could use to accent it. You can find Henny Hen here. Thanks, Chris!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Class of 2010 using #CD00487

2011-04-25T20:16:00.001-07:00

A pretty easy layout but I want to really focus on the opposite page which will be just Sierra. I used just the diploma page from the mini book file. It is dated 2009 but I can still use pieces of it for other things. The diploma page made a perfect tag to add the year. She graduated with a class of 254 so I used a little yellow bling jewel to mark her. She is in the very center of the layout. Added a little bling on the diploma tassel and up on the right side of the border to follow the theory of threes. Used a Fiskars border punch. I wanted to cover a large portion of the top of the photo that was the gym ceiling and metal gagetry hanging down. A bit of sheer ribbon since it was a bit plain. Also used Sizzix alpha and Khaki mini from Quickutz.

This Senior album seems to be never ending, but getting closer to being done.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

Class of 2010 using #CD00487

2011-04-25T20:09:00.001-07:00

Digi LO: Butter Cookies - 2 pages

2011-04-16T12:26:00.001-07:00

A page for the Christmas baking digi book I am making for Christmas gifts this year. My family gets together every November to kick off the Christmas season with a full day of baking. That is when the season's weight gain begins. We have the obligation to gain 5 pounds over Christmas holiday, right? LOL This page was fun with all the photos on it. Love the one of Sierra and my dad. He doesn't really help, he just harrasses - so he deserves whatever they dish out. *wink*

Supplies:

Christmas Whimsy kit by Suzy Q Scraps that was purchased at scraporchard.com

Free brush kit from Brusheezy.com called starwaltflourish

CDStamp001 Better Watch Out Digi stamp availble through visualdesignsbychris.com: http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=16602&cat=0&page=1

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com

Fish Story

2011-04-01T16:27:00.001-07:00

I have used a couple of Chris's gorgeous files in this layout. Recently my hubby and son went out for the day to test out our newly repaired Tinny (small aluminium boat). They were out for a long time with no success and just as they were about to pack it in, a couple of guys showed them their catch and directed them to a new spot to try. Apparently they couldn't pull them in fast enough. We have more fish than I have ever seen and.... for the first time ever, Gary caught some fish we could eat! (and they are yummy too)

I have used CD00240 - Fish Jumble and CD00316 - Fish Stories for this layout. As I create digitally, styles and textures have been added to the cutter files. Layout created in PSCS3.

Thanks for looking,

caz

layout with Chris Durnan's cupcake file

2011-03-29T15:00:00.001-07:00

Chris made some darling football themed cupcake wrappers for her Quarterly Membership Club. I used one to layer on top of the G for the title for this layout about our Super Bowl munchies. You can find Chris and all her fabulous cutter files here. I just love how versatile her files are!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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LO: Senior Awards using two VDBC files

2011-03-28T16:50:00.001-07:00

Photos from Sierra's Senior awards ceremony. I enhanced the photo on the right side in PSE8 adding the names along the bottom of the photo and creating a glow to sort of quickly find Sierra amongst all of her goofy friends.

On the left side, I used a VDBC file #CD00725 FLOURISH FRAME. This cut so smoothly and is an absolutely beautiful frame. I added just a bit of black ink so you could see it as it was layered on the patterned circle. I used a Mojo Sketch 182 (http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/).

For the right side, I used VDBC file #CD00632 ACROSS THE PAGE. This also cut very smoothly. However, I was using a short piece of paper and had it turned the wrong way so it didn't cut the full 12" across. Happy mistake I suppose because I really like that it doesn't go the full length of the layout. Added a bit of blank ink for texture. This side was Mojo Sketch 183. Sheer ribbon was tied and then wrapped to the back and taped.

Supplies: I picked up the patterned paper this week from FKS (sorry don't know the manf.). It was double sided so the stripe and floral are the same sheet of paper. It is beautiful paper! Prima flowers. Glitter brads from Hobby Lobby. Bling from Hobby Lobby (Paper Studio and Prima). "awards" is cut from Quickutz Marissa font.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(cutters: Blue Wishblade and Cricut Expression)

cupcakes and muffins.

2011-03-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

I had a fun time this week completing this layout. My daughter at her 4th birthday. I used Chris's Cupcake and Muffins file for the little cupcake embellishments. I thought they nicely mirrored the cupcakes in the patterned paper. The other supplies I used were: Basic Grey patterned paper, Stampin up glaze, Paper studio Chipboard, CTMH metal edge tags. Miscellaneous Buttons.

Enjoy, Rosalie

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Light my fire... #CD00529

2011-03-12T00:29:00.001-08:00

Our Mikie Boy enjoying the fire place. Used just the fire portion of file #CD00529 Roasting Marshmallows from Visual Designs by Chris. The title is cut using Quickutz Calvin. This was going to be a quick layout. LOL but then I tried using the sewing machine which never cooperates. I am certain it is operator error. *smile* The machine pierced the holes but I went back and used a thick thread and hand sewed it. I like the thicker look better. I hadn't planned to use hearts here but the sewing machine ripped a hole clean through the paper so I covered it with the hearts. The larger one was cut using my Accu-cut machine and the primative heart die from chipboard. The smaller one is a punch. Inked them up with Distress inks... Wild Honey, Marmalade, Tea Dye and Brick red. Then added buttons that I thread before glue dotting. The fire and the smaller heart are pop-dotted. Patterned paper is some old Kaleidescope.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

March Sketch Challenge

2011-03-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile for me, but I am back with a sketch challenge at Visual Designs by Chris. The sketch by Becky Fleck at Pagemaps and the cutter files makes this project so easy. Here's my version of this month's sketch.

The details can be found in the forum.

Come check it out. Thanks Rosalie

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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thank you card with Chris Durnan's file

2011-03-01T19:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a thank you card with another of Chris's great files. You can find the cutter file here. I cut it once in green, then again in red. I cut the thank you out of the red and layered it on the green. I plan on making several of these to keep on hand.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Layout using CD00814

2011-02-28T13:15:00.001-08:00

I have used CD00814-Formal Gals, a personal cutter file from Chris's latest QMC available from Visual Designs By Chris. This is a photo of my daughter Rebekah and her boyfriend (now hubby) Chris and their school friends at their Formal in 2000. Chris's latest file was just perfect for this layout!

cheers, caz

layout using CD00809

2011-02-28T13:10:00.000-08:00

I have used CD00809-Your Smile, a personal cutter file from Chris's latest QMC available from Visual Designs By Chris. This is a photo of my gorgeous Grandson, Lachlan. He has the most beautiful smile!

cheers, caz

Vinyl Wall "i am blessed!"

2011-02-12T11:43:00.000-08:00

Our office moved to a new building and I was blessed with a nice large office with a huge window. I created this vinyl cut for under my window. The swirls are Visual Designs by Chris Scroll Collar #CD00607. i am blessed! is the font Suzie's hand. I used the vinyl that came with my Cricut Expression but it was cut on my Wishblade. I really like how it turned out.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

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(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

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Feb 2010 Challenge File

2011-02-07T16:16:00.001-08:00

I used the February sketch challenge for Visual Designs by Chris. I tried to resize it from 12x12 to 8 1/2x11 but couldn't get the angles just right so I cut the circle border strip in half and made it fit then added a 2 1/2" punched circle over the split in the piece. Can't even tell. *smile* All papers on here are old old old K & Co. Chipboard lettering were left overs from a convention class. The square lettering is Spare Parts from Hobby Lobby. A flower, decorative brad and a little bling. This was my very first Mother's Day. Jeff and I were married 8 1/2 years before we started a family. I was so happy to become a momma! Sierra was such a happy baby! This is one of those time that I am happy not to be caught up because I can scrap these sweet baby photos when my 19 yo is being a pain in the patootie! *wink* She has been really good lately though. Knock on wood! *wink*

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Card with Chris Durnan's Love Bird Card Set file

2011-01-31T16:41:00.000-08:00

This lovely file is part of Chris's Quarterly Membership Club files. The QMC is still available in Chris's store. You can find the membership here. I used the gatecard option with this file. I inked the base card with pink before attaching the Love Birds. I used a rubber stamp to stamp the love definition on the heart, then inked it with purple to make it stand out a little. Another beautiful file from Chris!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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2011-01-31T13:07:00.001-08:00

Recipe for this card:

Base: Red Cardstock 5" by 10" scored at 5". Finished card is 5" 5"

Layer: White Cardstock 4 1/2" by 4 1/2"

SVG File: Jumble Hearts 4" by 4" & shadow made in SCAL

Glitter

White Ribbon

3D Foam for all layers of card

Stamp: Love

Created by Chelsea Barnes

Valentine using #CD00308

2011-01-25T20:56:00.001-08:00

Tonight I created a Valentine for my sweetie using the Heart Jumble #CD00308. I have loved this file from day one and have used bits and pieces of it on various projects. Love the shape of those hearts! I cut a file so that it opened up instead of sideways. I ran it through my Cuttlebug using a Tim Holtz embossing folder. I placed the cut out on the card so that it lined up so I'd be able to write on three lines "i love u!" with a black 03 pen. I stamped a $1 cupid stamp from Michaels onto tan paper. Colored with Copics (Sorry - after I took the photo, I added two little white dogs with a white gel pen on his cheeks.) and punched out with a 2 1/2" circle punch. Then I mounted onto black that I cut with 3" scallop punch which was all pop dotted to the card. Added some tan ribbon (looks gold in the photo). Burned the edges so it doesn't ravel. Then stuck two Heidi Grace pins down into the pop dot. Added a little strip of black punched with a Fiskars border punch. On the inside, I used two of the hearts with ribbon and a pin.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Wave Runner using waves from #CD00748 (Swimming in the Lake)

2011-01-23T22:07:00.001-08:00

A simple layout... Pup pages are 8x8 so it doesn't leave much room if you have more than one photo. I cut two waves from #CD00748 (Swimming in the lake) from VDBC in coordinating colors. Title is cut using Quickutz Maggie. I used my Accu-cut to cut the wavy rick rack and I used the negative portion of it along the bottom of the layout to sort of frame the photos. The little bling are nail jewels that are shaped like droplets. They are not adhesive but I quickly made them so with my little Xyron 150. White Zig chalk Writer for journalling.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Her favorite spot/Abby using #CD00418

2011-01-23T15:48:00.001-08:00

The title is created using a VDBC file #CD00418 called 2008 Favorites. The original word was favoriteS but I was easily able to trim off the S. The "her" and "SPOT" are quickutz fonts. I punched two different sized circles and sewed them on. Used various Distress inks to match just the right color to the patterned paper. Found the little strip of brown border in my scrap drawer. It was cut with a Fiskars border punch for another project. Added some ribbon in a visual triangle. I chose the patterned paper because they both have circular accents to reinforce the theme. The i of favorite just called for something so I added a patterned mini brad.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Love frame using #CD00810 Hearts

2011-01-21T19:43:00.001-08:00

Chris/VDBC gave away a free file this morning and it included hearts. I had been wanting to do this frame for my office so it was perfect timing. I have been learning my Photoshop Elements over the last few weeks also. The photo is one 4x6 photo that I blended two photos into one. The ribbon, her name and the flowers are all a part of the printed photo and were free elements within the program. I added buttons on the outside of the glass to give it a 3D effect. The frame came with the metal word love on the frame. I added three of the hearts. The words "this pup!" are cut with Quickutz Olivia font. Added some bling including a jewel for the dot in the i and the point of the exclamation. I added glossy accents to the hearts. So fun! I have a lot of photos in my office - each of my dogs are included in the family gallery. *wink* Just hadn't gotten Zoey's done. This will be a great addition! Thanks for the file and the kick in the seat to get this done, Chris!

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

LO: Snow Dog

2011-01-17T17:29:00.001-08:00

I used a variety of cutting systems to create this layout of our precious Abby. Difficult photos to scrap. She passed 19 months ago but seeing the photos still brought an instant sting to the eyes.

Hat: Cut from Cricut Winter Wonderland cartridge on the Cricut Expression. I blended a little Tattered Rose ink from Ranger along the edges for a bit of dimension. I had wanted to use the puffy liquid applique for the fur but I was out of white so I used diamond Stickles. Added a line of white bling to the hat and a blue jewel to the center of the snowflake. Popdotted the fur ball on the end of the hat.

Title: SNOW was cut using Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00386 on my blue Wishblade. I cut this at only one inch tall but it cut so cleanly! The file is one word all attached but I just sort of pulled them apart so I could have individual letters, which I popdotted. "dog" is Quickutz Phoebe font.

Snow papers were just some scraps I had in the drawer. The white background paper was Keeping Memories Alive from 2000. LOL

Background: Used Versamark ink to stamp a PSX snowflake stamp. Then on the ones that had the center showing, I added a small white jewel.

Additional things: scrap of ribbon (tip: rather than wrap the entire layout in ribbon, I tied a knot with a smaller piece and then just wrapped about an inch on each end to the back and adhered it down. Don't forget to cinge the edges so they don't ravel.) A square paperclip with a little jewelry tag cut from a Quickutz die. Date written this a Navy Zig Writer.

When cutting the hat, it took a few tries to get the width I wanted so I used the extra pieces to create a couple of cards.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com

Christmas Thank You Card

2011-01-08T20:49:00.001-08:00

Had a creative morning. Made six of these thank you notes. I had my Wishblade and Cricut cutting at the same time. I created the card from the Joys of the Season cartridge. Used the card feature and the holly cut at 5". Can I say that I think the card feature is my favorite of all of the features! I combined the card with a title from VIsual Designs by Chris. #CD00177 is Thanksgiving Titles 2 but I just used the "THANKS" part of the title:

http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=16864&cat=0&page=1

I colored the holly with Copics YG03 and YG63. Added two lighter and one dark jewel. I used 2" and 2 1/2" circles to create the red around the holly circle. Cutting the 2" first and then the 2 1/2". The depth of the punches would not allow a perfect circle in a circle but I decided I liked the offset look better anyway. It looks as if it layers behind but actually lays right on top. It still needed a little something so I cut a 2 1/2 circle from black diamond dust and backed it from the inside. This led me to cut the title in black. Added a sheer green ribbon. I didn't recognize the clearance tag so not sure where I got it. Be sure to burn the edges of the ribbon after tying so they don't fray.

Here's a tip: I cut the title on heavier cardstock and only at 3/4". I didn't want to cut too many times to mangle it - the Wishblade has a tendency to do that on me - so I cut it and then sanded the back of it lightly and it helped to separate the lettering from the background a little more cleanly.

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com

hand made Flowers

2011-01-07T20:38:00.001-08:00

Hello all, I had a crazy fall and finally had a little time to finish this layout.

Let's scrap sketch
bazzill cardstock
patterned paper Bo-Bunny
Fonts 2 peas Essential and Fragile
flowers Visual Designs by Chris - Our cutting machine make flowers so easy. Just cut a few shapes and size and layer them up. Easy Peezy!
Misc. twine and buttons.

Enjoy! Rosalie

New layout created using files from QMC

2011-01-05T16:21:00.001-08:00

This layout uses a few files from the last QMC that Chris magically creates every quarter. Chris designs the most amazing files but I really like her "Sparkle" files. This layout uses CD00786 - Holiday Sparkles and CD00790 - I Believe .

Styles and textures have been added to the cutter files to add dimension and interest.

cheers, caz

Puppy Love is Real!

2010-12-31T18:23:00.001-08:00

You know I love using bits of Visual Designs by Chris' files to create layouts. On this one, I used two and then some other mixed in media. I used the hearts from #CD00654 The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home. BUT, because I am a frugal scrapper, I was using scraps and didn't get a large enough piece... uggghhh.... so, the heart to the right had the edge cut off. A popped up punched heart easily fixed that. Whew! And added a little texture to the layout. Then I used the "LOVE" from #CD00690 Love the Arts. I could not totally ungroup the files to just get the word so I cut it as close to the bottom of the WB screen as possible and then trimmed it out. Love it! Puppy is cut using my Quickutz Star alphabet. "is Real!!" are stickers from Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby). Bling: heart and butterfly bling from a gem pack in the $1 bin at Michaels. A few little gems on the punched heart are Paper studio. The swirly bling is Prima. Drew in the butterfly antennaes and wrote Valentine's Day 2010 at the top with a black 01 pen from Prismacolor. My favorite black pens ever!

Happy New Year to everyone!

~Angie~ (Missouri)
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

2010-12-20T19:58:00.001-08:00

I wanted a way to dress up a gift card so I thought why not make an explosion box? So I made the box, but it was a little plain. Chris's Santa from her QMC was the perfect addition to spruce up the box. I loved him on the card, but he's even cuter in miniature on the top of the box.

The other project uses Chris's Winter Cupcake Wrappers. That file collection can be found here. This set includes four great wrappers. I cut the tree wrapper and backed the trees with green. I rolled up a pair of fuzzy socks and fastened them with a rubber band. To make it look more like a cupcake, I put a small pompom on the top.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Christmas Card with Chris's file

2010-11-30T18:58:00.001-08:00

I just loved this snowman that is part of Chris's QMC. I cut him and layered him on a white decorative mat with inked edges. Then I put him on a gate fold card. i used a rubber stamp to stamp a greeting inside the card. I just love how cute he is!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Stationery Box

2010-11-28T20:27:00.001-08:00

I've been on vacation this last week and worked on this a few days. It was so much fun to make. Felt so good to play! It is a birthday gift for my closest friend. I saw the idea several m here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/stationerybox/

I did not follow her design exactly and I used mod podge all over it so it held up a bit better. I also didn't have double sided thicker paper that matched so I xyroned the papers I wanted to use to a white sheet of cardstock.

Visual Designs by Chris files used were #CD00306 Whimsical Flowers, #CD00630 Hannukah Tags and #CD00686 Oversided Square envelope.

The inspiration for the theme was from the Mary Englebreit items I picked up in the dollar bin at Michaels.

Other items used:

Stamps: Studio G alpha, To & From were from Stamp Affair

Distress inks: Worn Lipstick, Crushed Olive & Antique Linen

DMC Thread & Buttons (I most always thread them for a more finished look)

Ribbon: red is scrap I had and the green with flowers is from Michaels (remember to burn the edges so they don't ravel *smile*)

Bling

Square postage stamp punch: McGill ... If you do not have a punch, you could use #CD00542 Postage Stamp borders.

The stamp envelope started with the large square envelope from #CD00686 but I resized it and made it rectangular. You can adjust many of the files to suit your need! I velcroed this to the bottom flap.

The tags and cards were created with scrap papers left over from cutting out everything for the box.

Including several photos so you can see all the detail. Love details!! I can't wait to give it to her!

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Christmas invite using a part of #CD00630 Hanukkah tags

2010-11-22T09:54:00.001-08:00

This is my invite to my Life ConneXtion group for our Christmas gathering. As always a lot of mixed media. Started with craft cardstock. Using up some of my 8 1/2 x 11 stash. I like to use bits of files to create something. In this one I only used the background image of the Hanukkah tag from Visual Designs by Chris #CD00630. I cut an ornamental design using my Tim Holtz Sizzix die. The tab is a McGill punch. This patterned paper is old old old. Some of the first paper I purchased when I started scrapbooking in 1997. LOL Love when I can use some old treasures. Distress inks on all paper edges: tea dye, crushed olive and pine needles. Stamps: The Merry Christmas stamp was a $1 wood stamp from Michaels. The tree is a clear stamp from a $1 holiday set at Michael's. It didn't have a trunk on the stamp so I just hand cut one. "I believe" was one of my first stamps purchased way back in the early 90s. It is from Raindrops on Roses. I used Memento Rich Cocoa Inks to stamp everything since I used Copics to color my tree. Copics: YG03 YG06 and Y06. Just scribbled the color on fast since I was cutting it out to pop dot it. The poinsetta flowers were clearanced at Michaels this summer. $1 each and I used the pine needles ink to tone down the bright green of the leaves. Rhinestones on the flower instead of using the brads that came with them. I used the brads off to the side of the tag. Those are yellow rhinestones on the tree. Sort of looks like eyelets in the photo. Those would work too. All rhinestones were from the $1 bin at Michaels. I used Hero Arts Dazzle Glue on the tree star. I purchased it so long ago, I am surprised it was still useable. *smile*. Still needed something so I added stitching around the edges with a chocolate Zig writer and this pretty green ribbon. Remember to burn the edges with a lighter so they don't ravel. Done! It felt good to sit in my studio and create!

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all VDBC images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Thank-you card

2010-11-16T12:16:00.001-08:00

I need a quick Thank-you card for a friend...

The paper is some Tinkerling Ink scraps. I cut a flower from Chris's flower file (cd00359). I cut it several times to make it look like chipboard.

I hope she enjoys the card.

Rosalie

Layout using CD00752 - Pictures with Santa

2010-11-08T17:08:00.001-08:00

I really like this paper pieced Santa and title. It has been a few years since I managed to get a picture with Santa, but this file from Chris's QMC was perfect to scrap this photo of my eldest daughter, her hubby and my son from 2007.

Thankyou for looking

layout using Chris's Native American Collection

2010-10-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

In September, hubby and I had the chance to ride the Trail of Tears, ending up at the Trail of Tears rally in Florence, AL. We took some pictures along the way, and at the park. I thought Chris's file - Native American collection - would be perfect. You can find it here. I cut the head out of gray cardstock and layered the title on the edge of it. Each corner has an embellishment, one is a brave on a horse and the other is an ax. I'm sorry the picture quality isn't better, but I lost my good camera, and this one doesn't have a macro setting on it. Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Vegetable Garden using CD00770

2010-10-18T19:30:00.001-07:00

I love Chris's Sparkle files and this one was no exception. I always have to give Halloween themed files a little extra thought as we don't really celebrate Halloween here in Australia. I am a huge fan of Scarecrows and was thrilled to see one in this collection of Sparkle files, which also includes a Witch, Witches Hat, Crow and a Skull. This latest file collection CD00770 - Halloween Sparkles is another fabulous file that Chris has as a part of her QMC for this last quarter for 2010.

I have created this layout in Photoshop CS3. Styles, textures and shadows have been added to create dimension to the layout. We have recently spent a couple of weeks creating a vegetable garden and when I saw Chris's Scarecrow with Sparkles, I knew I needed to use it with my photos of our new garden.

Thankyou for looking,

cheers, caz

Love Love Love this pup!

2010-10-18T08:02:00.001-07:00

A layout using the VDBC file #CD00550 Love Title. This looked a bit different in my head but oh well. Instead of the flower in the file, I used a very similar punch from 2Grrls. Added a little bling and some white highlights with a gel pen. The ribbons are cut from a lighter lavendar paper and blended with some Concord Grape Distress ink. If you can't see, her shirt says "Puppy love is real". I wrote that on a strip of white.. Sierra had given her a mohawk with purple doggie hair gel. I think she looks like a stuffed animal in the wallet sized photo. Fun layout to do.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (#CD00337)

2010-10-16T09:07:00.001-07:00

Yes, another recipe page. Here and there I like to do one. My plan is to give each of the girls a book of family favorites. I hope it is a long time before the gift is given but I don't want to wait till the last minute.

This layout uses Visual Designs by Chris file #CD00337 Henny Hen. Pretty simple layout... ribbons, brads and some cut up strips to make straw.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Laundry Soap recipe (#CD00646)

2010-10-16T09:02:00.001-07:00

Disclaimer: strips are straighter than they appear. LOL I used just the border of Visual Designs by Chris #CD00646 MY LOVE FOR YOU. I like using bits of a file for things they weren't really created for. This strip looked like bubbles to me. Created larger bubbles with circle and tear drop punches. Inked the bubbles a little with Close to My Heart ink. Just cut strips of yellow to add as separation.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Recipe LO: Ma's Apple Pie

2010-10-16T08:58:00.001-07:00

This is my ma's yummy apple pie recipe! I used just the apple from the Visual Design by Chris file #CD00331 APPLE FOR THE TEACHER. I cut the apples out in white and cut off the leaf. I inked the apples with mauve, red and tea dye Distress inks adding highlights with a white gel pen. Then I cut the regular leaves in green. The title is Quickutz Maggie mini and an apple and tear drop punch - inked like the other apples. Some fun ribbon and pop dotting of a couple of the apples. Added a bit of white gel pen highlights along the edges of the layout.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

2010-09-23T07:35:00.001-07:00

I made this recipe page with Chris's Silverware Jumble file. You can find it here. I put a piece of patterned paper (grill utensils) over the base cardstock and then layered the silverware cut over that. The recipe is of my favorite homemade BBQ sauce.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Beleive in Yourself / Graduation layout using #CD00695

2010-09-12T20:50:00.001-07:00

I was excited when I saw this file from Visual Designs by Chris knowing my daughter was graduating this year. As usual, I used a VDBC file along with a lot of other things in my studio to create the layout. I love mixed media!! The file is #CD00695 the Grad 2010 frame. Other lettering for the title is chipboard letters for the B and Y, stickers for "in" and my Quickutz/mini Marisa for the remainder of the words. Other embellishments include patterned paper, wired ribbon with little stars on it, black bling, star brads, paper flowers with glitter brads and a diploma charm. Chipboard includes the parenthesis, oval behind the B and the exclamation point. These were painted with Honey Mustard radiant pearls. I also dry brushed a little of the radiant pearls on the paper flowers.

Fun layout!

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Good Luck card using CD00734

2010-09-05T16:27:00.001-07:00

Another gorgeous file that forms part of this Quarter's QMC at Visual Designs by Chris. These Zebra Inchies were just made for a classic black and white card. I also thought the stamps used went well with them.

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

cut on my 15" KNK Maxx

Christmas Card using CD00744

2010-09-02T17:36:00.001-07:00

AS soon as I saw this file in the QMC, I wanted to cut it! I love Chris's layered Card fronts and this one was no exception. I used card stock by DCWV and a piece of silver for the roof top and inked around the edges of my card.

The file cut like a dream and layered well! I love the final look. I did cut 2 of Santa and then layered the 2nd over the top to give my reindeer a different colour. Very happy, Thanks Chris!!

cut on my 15" KNK Maxx

Have a great day wherever you are,

cheers, caz

Chess Card

2010-08-27T11:06:00.001-07:00

Remember the Birthday card I made last month using Chris' (CD00707) Chess file? I've included a picture of it again. Here's another card I made. This time using the negative from cutting the chess pieces. I used the same Happy Birthday from Shelly's Art Sentiments Variety (SS00007) at www.PaperThreads.com . Don't forget your negativesJ.

Sandra from NC

"Art Work" Layout

2010-08-27T11:05:00.000-07:00

Here is my layout for the August Sketch Challenge. I didn't follow the sketch exactly but it's still recognizable lol. I used Chris's file "Artwork created by" (CD00636) for my title, KAndrews' free school file that came with the challenge (will add my journaling to it later after I decide what to put). And all the circles are from Shelly's Art (at paperthreads) "Playful Flowers" file (SS00037). That includes the scallop on top. I was too lazy to make my own and I remembered her file first. I also used an Earth charm and paint palette charm from www.acharmingplace.com.

Thanks for looking.

Sandra from NC

layout with Chris Durnan's Silhouette Bunnies with Sparkle

2010-08-24T08:58:00.000-07:00

Lately we've noticed some new friends in our neighborhood. A family of bunnies has moved in. I used Chris's Silhouette Bunnies with Sparkle file found here. You can't tell from the pictures, but I cut them on sparkle paper. I added two prisma flowers with rhinestones in the center. Added a title, some journaling, and some clover background paper.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Valentine LO using CD00286

2010-08-23T17:42:00.001-07:00

I enjoyed making the card so much that I decided to use the same fancy swirl accent #CD00286 from Visual Designs by Chris to make a layout.

Isn't this pup just the cutest? This is my grand puppy. She is 7 1/2 pounds of pure love! The sweetest dog I have ever met. No one will ever replace our Abby girl but this pup sure makes me smile. I pop dotted the photo. Scrap papers from my table. Sometimes it pays NOT TO clean up the mess, eh? Pearl, pearl swirl and brads all from Hobby Lobby. Heart pins from Heidi Grace. Mix of flowers... some were Prima and some were freebies from something. I think maybe pulled off of a silk flower stalk. The epoxy sticker says My Valentine Baby and was from a package in the $1 bin at Michaels.

Another example of how you can use your other product with a VDBC file!

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Layout using CD00737

2010-08-19T18:43:00.000-07:00

This layout uses digital personal cutter files CD00737 - Parrot that is a file available in the QMC that Chris runs in her Store on a quarterly basis.

I have used styles and textures to add dimension to the Cutter files and created this layout using Photoshop CS3. The photos are of a Cockatoo that we found injured in our yard. He was so friendly, took water out of a bottle that we fed him. However, turned out this was a symptom of something far more nasty (he was a wild bird) and unfortunately he died whilst waiting to see the Vet.

Designed to show that cutter (Cricut, Pazzles, Klic N Kut etc) files can be used digitally!

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

Card using CD00286 Fancy Swirl Accents

2010-08-10T17:28:00.001-07:00

Created a quick card while I was home for a few days using the CD00286 file. This made for a quick card with a little bling, a scrap of polka dot paper and some flowers. The pearl brad and swirl accents are from Hobby Lobby... my summer home. *smile* Added a little lady bug sticker as an accent. Very quick. That's what I love about Chris' files. I can make something so easy that looks like it took me longer than it did. *smile*

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

August Sketch Challenge

2010-08-02T08:01:00.001-07:00

The August Sketch Challenge has been posted in the Forum.
Becky Fleck of Pagemaps has gracious allowed us to post this sketch for inspiration.
K Andrew designs has create some cute back to school files for you to use this month. Just head to the forum for all the details. I can't wait to see you there. Rosalie

Moving Day - CD00732

2010-08-01T16:22:00.001-07:00

This layout uses digital personal cutter files CD00732 - Moving Day that is a file available in the QMC that Chris runs in her Store on a quarterly basis.

I have used styles and textures to add dimension to the Cutter files and created this layout using Photoshop CS3. These photos are from our major move from South Australia to New South Wales 2 years ago. Hard to believe we have moved again since then!

Designed to show that cutter (Cricut, Pazzles, Klic N Kut etc) files can be used digitally!

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

2010-07-31T05:32:00.000-07:00

Our Fourth of July was pretty low key this year, but I still wented to scrap it. I used Chris's Stars: Jumble, Borders, Corners, Swirls file found here. Lots and lots of value in this one!

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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July Page Sketch Challenge

2010-07-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Well - I finally got my pages put together! I cut everything a week ago. These are pictures from July 4, 2009. I used the free files that came with the challenge created by RSMobley Designs and some extras she gave away on her blog - thank you Sharon! I love these files. I added 3 small star charms on one page (from www.acharmingplace.com) after I colored them with a red sharpie pen. I added a background circle to the circle star mat then cut it in half to use on my pages.

Thanks for looking!

Sandra from NC

Adventureland

2010-07-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

Do you have some amusement park or fair photos that are waiting to be scrapped? Keep your eye open as Chris adds some new items to the store. This file has some cute die cuts, that you will sure want to use. Thanks for looking, Rosalie

Happy Birthday Card

2010-07-18T17:15:00.000-07:00

Here is the card I made for my Mother's 80th birthday. I used Chris' latest Happy Birthday Card file (CD00731) from the Apr-June QMC. I'm sure it will be in the store soon if you weren't a QMC member last quarter. I added Hawaiian accents because my Mom loves Hawaii!! She has vacationed there 3 times since she retired, she loves it so much. I also posted a picture of the Birthday girl on her birthday!! Doesn't look too bad for an 80 year old, does she?

Fashionista Card!

2010-06-25T15:31:00.001-07:00

This layout uses digital personal cutter files CD00706 - If The Shoe Fits that is a file available in the QMC that Chris runs in her Store on a quarterly basis.

I have used styles and textures to add dimension to the Cutter files and created this card using Photoshop CS3. A ready made card to celebrate the birthday of a "Fashionista" and who doesn't know one of those LOL

Designed to show that cutter (Cricut, Pazzles, Klic N Kut etc) files can be used digitally!

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

2010-06-23T13:52:00.000-07:00

After a lady hit hubby's motorcycle and crushed the rear fender, he decided to have it completely repainted. I thought I'd make a mini album showing all the work he had to do to put it back together. I used several of Chris's files, which can be found here:

Tab Book
Gear Head Accents
Gear Head Jumble
Just Flaming
Flaming Wings

I cut the back tabs off the album and bound it with my Bind It All. I use a rubber stamp for the track pattern, then layered flames and gears under the pictures. I double cut the front and back from regular cardstock and glued them together to make a little sturdier cover for the album, since I don't know how careful hubby will be with it, showing off his pride and joy to his friends.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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LO: Homecoming CD00503

2010-06-14T17:18:00.001-07:00

This is a layout of my youngest who is such a tomboy... but isn't she beautiful?! She definitely has a unique fashion sense and a sweet personality. Dig the Converse!? I used just the title portion of VDBC #CD00503. Wish the photo showed it better as it looks really cool up close and personal. Just silk flowers (& leaves) from a craft store. I punched a one inch circle from the lime green to back the flower centers to pull it all together. Used one of the Prima swirls cut apart a lot (the entire layout only used one). The center of the flowers are Spare Parts brads from Hobby Lobby (my home away from home these days). *smile* I bought one of their ambiance CDs on their clearance rack for $2 and play it in my car. I really think it has subliminal messaging because I can't get five miles from the store without being drawn in that direction. *smile*

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Fw: I love you

2010-06-11T11:40:00.001-07:00

I am not sure this went through the first time, so I am resending. Rosalie

--- On Wed, 6/9/10, R VT <tulip918@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: R VT <tulip918@yahoo.com>
Subject: I love you
To: "creative team Blog" <cdurnan2.ct20104chris@blogger.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 9:08 AM

I had fun creating this layout. The idea was originally from a sketch at Let's Scrap, and a mother's day Challenge. Supplies used: CTMH paper
The digital frame is from ScrapNfonts
Misc. buttons and heart brads.
The title is Chris Durnan die cut You set of words
2 peas graphic heart and giggle fonts.

Rosalie

Layout created with CD00699

2010-06-09T17:55:00.001-07:00

Chris has a wonderful selection of files available to members of her QMC. This file CD00699-Wedding Page is available in the latest membership and was perfect for this page celebrating the Wedding of my eldest daughter.

I have added styles and textures to the cutter files to create dimension and interest. My layout has been created in Photoshop CS3.

have a great day wherever you are!

Thanks for looking, caz

Grandma's Doily #CD00490

2010-06-08T22:12:00.001-07:00

On this card, I used VDBC file #CD00490, Grandma's Doily. I used doily #2. Along with the doily, I created a paper flower using this tutorial: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/dimensionalflowers/.

I created my flower using the remaining tan cardstock after cutting the doily. Kinda hard to see in the photo, but I stamped each flower using Broken China Distress Ink and a scripty stamp then distressed it a little before assembling and added more color after assembling. I had this blue flower laying on the craft table and it was perfect to add a pop of color. Added a bit of pearl bling from Hobby Lobby and some pearl pins from Wal-mart.. For the center of the flower, I just cut one of the pins down. Tip: Mount the flower with pop dots and it is the perfect place for your pins to stick and hold. Sheer ribbon to finish it off.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

recipe page with Chris Durnan's file

2010-05-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

This is another really versatile file. It's Chris's Cookie Sweet Pack and you can find it here. This is my favorite cookie recipe, so I wanted a page to put in my recipe book. I love the way the title on the cookie board cuts.

Sussann

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Using another Freebies

2010-05-26T06:11:00.001-07:00

I don't know about you, but I love freebies. Have you seen how many freebies are available in the the sketch challenge forum. Even if you have not participated in the sketch challenge, you can find lots of freebies to use on any of your projects. For this particular layout, I used a tag freebie from May 2009. Here's the link to the sketch challenge forum. Sketch Challenge If you would like to see them all at a glance, I have created an album in the photo's sections: HERE

Supplies used:
Joanne's kraft cardstock
Basic Grey patterned paper.
Miscellaneous flowers
Paper studio brads
Tags Visual Designs by Chris.
Notebook tag - Shelly's art

I encourage you to check it out. Rosalie

CD00552 Circle Tabbed Card

2010-05-22T21:31:00.001-07:00

Here is another card using CD00552. I love this card style and have made several cards with it. It is so versatile! This one is a birthday card for my youngest daughter''s 15th birthday today. I call her my sugarbug, hence the bumblebees.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Confirmation Card

2010-05-22T20:38:00.001-07:00

I used file #CD00103 (cross) and #CD00571 ("Confirmation) for this card. The butterfly is one of the Cuttlebug cut and emboss dies. Added some ribbon and a bit of bling. I love when I can use more than one system to create some quick, easy and beautiful.

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Using a Freebie

2010-05-19T07:30:00.001-07:00

This is my example of the weekly Card sketch at Let's Scrap. The paper is really old, DaisyD's. I created the Hello circle sentiment in Photoshop elements using a template by Learn-Create-Share. The butterfly was designed by Shelly's art and cut with my Craft Robo. The circle swirly thingy was designed by Chris Durnan and part of the freebies for the November 2009 sketch challenge. You can find them in the forum: Here's the link November 2009.

I think it turned out pretty cute. What do you think?

Rosalie

Snow envy words

2010-05-17T11:53:00.001-07:00

Here's a layout that I created for several challenges. I used Chris's Snow Envy words to create the snowflake embellishments. It was really fun to create a school layout using winter items. I hope you like it. Rosalie

Layout using CD00703 - Family Tree

2010-05-11T18:02:00.001-07:00

Once again Chris has outdone herself with this wonderful file. Another goodie as part of this quarter's QMC! I had this photo of my children, son-in-law and my hubby which was taken just after Gary and I had celebrated our Wedding with family and friends in May 2007.

I have added styles and textures in Photoshop CS3 to the cutter files to add dimension and used a digital scrapbook kit I designed.

Thanks Chris!

Cheers, caz

Circle Pop Out Card #CD00552

2010-05-03T21:23:00.001-07:00

I created a couple of cute cards using VDBC file #CD00552. I was going to create graduation cards but that little pop up circle is the perfect place to put a flower so I got sidetracked!

One card is stamped with a sunflower stamp and colored with Berol Prismacolor pencils then blended with a blending marker. Added a Prima flower and fuzzy brad at the top. When I stamped, I made sure to center the stamping and then I trimmed equal amounts off both sides to make the card narrower.

On the other card, I trimmed some off of the bottom. I used a border bunch along the top flap along the bottom and then put a pink strip of patterned paper on the inside of the card to make it stand out. I stamped a cupcake, colored with pencils and a Copic, cut it out and popdotted it after adding some ribbon to the card. The flower at the top was punched from some patterned paper and a mini brad added. I added the mini brad before glueing the circle down so you could see the other side of the brad. I'm finicky about the details. *smile* A little bling and it's all done. Simple but the pop out makes it oh, so cute! The inside is stamped with "Happy Birthday Cupcake!". I think this was a $1 stamp from Michaels. *smile*

~Angie~
~I am blessed!!~

Visual Designs by Chris Creative Team Member
http://visualdesignsbychris.com
(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

May 2010 sketch challenge

2010-05-02T20:00:00.001-07:00

What a great sketch and cute files we have for you this month. What an easy way to get those Mother's day card completed.

We are pleased to have Little Creations by Crystal helping us with the cutter files this month. You can find her store here: Little creations

Crystal has given us a cute border, title and butterfly to create really cute cards. The sketch is provided by Becky Fleck of PageMaps

I hope this sketch challenges you to create. Have a great month.

Jumping Rope!

2010-05-02T15:53:00.001-07:00

Here is a layout I have created using another file from Chris's wonderful QMC. Nicholas used to participate in "Jump Rope For Heart" every year in Primary School. It is a wonderful idea to get kids having fun and raising funds for an important charity! This "Jumping Rope" file was just made for this layout! (most of these photos came from the Internet).

I have added styles and textures to the layout and the Cutter files to give the elements dimension!

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

layout

2010-04-30T08:28:00.001-07:00

For this layout, I used one of the files from last quarter's QMC. I used a red background and put a subtle pattern paper on top. Then a red mat to highlight the picture.

Sussann
Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Mount Hope

2010-04-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Mount Hope Cemetary, Massachusettes
These pictures are from an online friend who was nice enough to send them to me.

Supplies: Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Coffee Shope, Jack O' Lantern
K&Company Tim Coffey Fall Paper
Bazzil Basics Cardstock
Leaves Jumble2 Cutter File: Chris Durnan

Digi-Cutter Files offered in SCUT, GSD, KNK, WPC & AI (SVG) at www.visualdesignsbychris.com

April Sketch Challenge

2010-04-18T11:55:00.000-07:00

Here's my layout for the April challenge. I used the scallop cut from the challenge file. I cut it from two different colors then overlaid it. I also used the torn paper cut from last August's challenge file. It is one of my favorites to cut for journaling. The two Swirly eggs are from Sam and Hayley Designs (JB00411) at www.Paperthreads.com. I used Bazzil & cardstock and Petallics Paper. The crucification charm is from www.acharmingplace.com. The journaling is hard to read because I printed it on Petallics paper and it came out very light, plus my scanner bed needs cleaning - lol.

Card created using CD00692

2010-04-13T18:22:00.001-07:00

Chris has just started a new Quarterly Membership and this card has been created using one of these files.

I have added a fleece style to the Sheep which is really effective. Other styles and textures have been added to the cutter files to add dimension.

designed to show that personal cutter files work really well digitally as well!

Thanks for looking,

cheers, caz

Baby Loading-CD00544

2010-04-11T09:25:00.001-07:00

Here's my monthly challenge, using Chris' file CD00544 Baby Loading. I am currently working on a Baby album for my daughter as a gift at the upcoming shower we are giving her to fill in with pics as she goes. And this challenge just fit right in! Thanks Rosalie & Chris! =) Background sheet is from Creative Imaginations (Sonnet). The stamps are from a baby set and one of my first sets, I got somewhere online, can't remember whose they are (forgot to keep sheet when placing them in the CD case). Now I know to save it! Ha! I had so much fun doing this and I think it turned out really cute.
Melody (luv2bmamaw)

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