Saturday, July 31, 2010


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

Friday, July 23, 2010

July Page Sketch Challenge

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

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


Sunday, July 18, 2010

Happy Birthday Card

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?

Friday, June 25, 2010

Fashionista Card!

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

Wednesday, June 23, 2010








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

Monday, June 14, 2010

LO: Homecoming CD00503

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
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(all images are cut using the Blue Wishblade)

Friday, June 11, 2010

Fw: I love you

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


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Layout created with CD00699

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

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Grandma's Doily #CD00490

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)

Saturday, May 29, 2010

recipe page with Chris Durnan's file

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

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Using another Freebies

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


Saturday, May 22, 2010

CD00552 Circle Tabbed Card

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

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)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Using a Freebie

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