4 Nutcracker Ballet Inspired Designs by Cyndy G.

Welcome to Christmas in July Day 5.  Today I am sharing files inspired by one of my favorite holiday traditions - seeing the Nutcracker.  I love watching my daughter and niece perform in this ballet each year.  It's wonderful to see them grow on stage.  The set includes:

 

Mouse Ballet Slipper

 

The Nutcracker Box Card

 

Winter Sleigh Box

Nutcracker Cracker Box

I am so glad you decided to join me again today.  I hope you are getting some ideas for your Christmas crafting!

Do What Inspires You,

Cyndy G.

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Large Gift Bag Designs for Christmas in July by Cyndy G.

Hello crafty friends today I am sharing some new Christmas bags.  I like to make special bags for my gifts.  It really adds a personal touch.  I have three different size bags to show you today.

 

Ho Ho Ho gift bag.

6.25" wide  x 8" tall x 2" deep



  Large Gift Bag

 10" wide  x 9.25" tall x 3.75" deep

I made this bag using some of my favorite Christmas papers but the fun thing with this large bag design is you can use it for any occasion just by switching up the papers. Use themed papers for birthdays, graduation, Mothers Day, etc. You may even want to coordinate your bag with a handmade card using the same papers. 

 

Snowflake Gift Bag

A large gift bag edged in delicate snowflakes. 

8" tall x 11" wide x 4" deep

You're sure to find a bag to fit your gift.  Have fun choosing from all your favorite papers to make just the right gift bag.

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

 

 

 

 

3 Fun Christmas Cards from Cyndy G.

Hello again crafty friends.  This week is Christmas in July with My Scrap Chick.  I'm glad to see you back today! 

I have new Christmas cards to share with you today.  All these projects are inspired by Father Christmas and feature traditional Christmas designs.

The Fireplace Slider Card is a penny slider card and Santa comes down the chimney. Santa's legs and boots slide up and down for a fun interactive card. The young and young at heart will love playing with this. Written instructions have been included in the pdf download. 

Next is a Santa Box Card.
This box card has 4 layers to create the traditional 3D scene of Santa checking his list. It folds flat for mailing so you can send it to anyone on "your" list. 

And finally I have this jolly Santa Shape Card. You will love how simply this fun card goes together with Santa wearing his "spectacles" and colorful hat.

These are all cute cards to celebrate Christmas.  I hope to see you again tomorrow.

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Do what inspires you,
Cyndy G.

Mason Jar Box Card for Christmas

So happy to see you back today.  I have another box card to share - a Christmas Mason Jar Box Card.  This one is super cute.  How sweet is this card.  It would make a fun birthday card.  I think it would also be a great card to give to someone you bake Christmas cookies with!

There is a video tutorial included on the product page.

I wish I could stay decorated for Christmas all year, it truly is my favorite time of year.  Hope you see you tomorrow.

Do what inspires you,

Cyndy G.

Snowman Box Card to Welcome Christmas in July

Hello crafty friends this week we are celebrating Christmas in July. I know if I want to send handmade cards I have to get started on them now. Today I am sharing a new Snowman Box Card from My Scrap Chick. I just love this card and the wintry scene inside.

Isn't he adorable. This card would not only be good for Christmas but would work for a winter birthday and is suitable for boys and girls.

Thank you for stopping by today, hope to see you tomorrow.

Do what inspires you,
Cyndy G.

 

Advice from Pretty Paper Sunflowers

 Advice from Pretty Paper Sunflowers

Rise and shine, hold your head high. Spread seeds of happiness. Be bold, bright and colorful. Think big, really really big. Feed the birds and bees.

Let your creativity bloom, blossom and grow with inspiration from our design team and the paper Sunflower Rosettes.

 

 

 

Sunflowers ~ with Cyndy G

 

Cyndy used the 3D Sunflower Rosettes and leaves which can be found in the Sunflowers and Bumble Bees Bundle to make this project. She found the little tin milk can at Hobby Lobby and knew it would be perfect holding a sunflower.  

 

 



Thank you, Cyndy @ Cyndy G. TIme Made for Me

Svg cutting files used: Sunflowers and Bumble Bee Bundle

 

 Sunflower Rosette Basket ~ Shirley

  Shirley used the big 3D Sunflower Rosettes to freshen and brighten up a fall arrangement she already had on hand. The big yellow blooms fit right in and became the star of the show in her bouquet.

Thank you, Shirley @ Scrappy Sam Designs

Svg cutting files used: Sunflowers and Bumble Bee Bundle

 

 

 "I don't know if you have ever used any of the rosettes from My Scrap Chick but they are Amazing!  Usually when I am making a rosette I am struggling to hold it together which I try to hot glue it and always burn my fingers.  The rosettes that My Scrap Chick makes have little thread holes at the bottom." ~ Cyndy

 

  

See photo tutorials for both the

Sunflower Rosettes and the Pretty Party Rosettes.

  

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Welcome Spring with these 5 Beautiful Handmade Cards

Spring has sprung. Enjoy some colorful card ideas and inspiration from the design team.

 

 

 

1. Easter Basket Card

Kristin @ Paper Creations by Kristin

 

Kristin took a very simple card design and gave it some real "wow". She'll tell you how she did that and added a weave to the basket.

 

svg files used:

Easter Basket Card

 

 

 

2. Tulips are better than one!

Mike @ DeZinesbyEM

 

On top of creating a beautiful card with the best color combo ever, Mike also shares great info on inking and shading the edges of your paper piecing. Check it out.

 

svg files used:

Tulips A2 Card

 

 

 

 

3. Elegant Vintage Layered Card

Els @ The Art of Els Schutte

 

The new Vintage Layered Card with an Oval Frame was the base for Els to add her antique print and Heartfelt floral arrangement. A light touch of inking along the cream edges of the card layer add to the vintage look of her gorgeous card.

 

 svg files used:

Vintage Card with Oval Frame

 

 

 

4. Spring Showers

Cyndy @ Cyndy G. Time Made for Me

 

Spring showers, rainboots and puddles. This shape card is so versatile and can be used as a thank you card, get well card or a welcome spring card.

 

svg files used:The Rainboot Shape Card

 

 

 

 

 

5. Nothing says spring like tulips...or meecies swinging from tulips!

Sue @ Sue's Stamping Stuff

 

Sue used one of the many card bases available at My Scrap Chick, as her background for the House Mouse stamped image.

 

svg file used for card baseLattice Square Card Base

 

 

 

 

6. "Bee Happy" Honeycomb Card

Shirley @ Scrappy Sam Designs

 

The honeycomb layers in the this bundle make great card backgrounds, especially for the honeybee themes.

 

svg files used:

Honeycomb Bee Card Bundle

Bee Greetings Printable PDF

 

 

 

 

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Plus you will find more inspiration from our design team and other paper crafters. 

Happy Planning ~ with Cyndy G.

Hello crafty friends.  Today I am sharing with you some versatile planning files from My Scrap Chick.  I use a planner for work, so I was happy to see planners make it into the crafty world.  Its nice to have a planner made with my favorite papers!

I started with the Mini Planner Pockets.  This kit comes with three different pocket styles.

I am going to use mine to keep my receipts in.

I love this paper!  It is Graphic 45 - A Time To Flourish.  

It's just beautiful!

There are several different planners types available in multiple sizes.  You can see everything currently available here - Planners.

Thank you for stopping by.  I would love to see your planner pages, 

please stop by the My Scrap Chick fb page and share a picture.

Do what inspires you,

Cyndy G.

Valentine Bears ~ with Cyndy G.

Hello.  Today I am sharing a project with you from My Scrap Chick.  I have joined their team for the upcoming year and am very excited to share my project with you.

I made a Valentine card using several files: Bear In Top Hat Valentine, Dressed Up Valentine Bear, Cupids Cloud Valentine, Girl Valentine Bear and the Easel Card Collection.

I used the Girl Valentine Bear as the stop on the base of the card and I added some Black Licorice - Trendy Twine to "sprinkle" the hearts.

I really love how it all turned out.
Thank you for stopping by, have a crafty day.

Do what inspires you,
Cyndy G.

Cyndy G. Time Made for Me