Halloween Boo! Banner

I am thinking that I need to package my digital files to share with everyone. They’re already made…I might as well. So, I’m going to share some svg and scal2 files with you. (want to know what the difference is between svg and scal2…check back later this week. I'll come back and link it up once I post.) Here’s the first of what I hope to be many.

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Create a stylish Halloween bunting banner with this Boo! Banner Kit. Use your favorite Halloween Cardstock (or print some digital paper) and glue it all together. It’s so easy but will really wow everyone who sees this oh so pretty banner.

Tools Used
• Glue Stick
• Hot Glue Gun
• Paper Trimmer
• Single Hole Punch
• Sure Cuts a Lot 2 Software
• Cricut Expressions Machine

Paper Used
• {Digital Paper} Summer Driggs, Fangs for the Memories, “WebPaper” (Printed on 3 sheets of 8.5”x11” white textured cardstock)
• 2 sheets 12”x12” White Cardstock
• 1 sheet of 12"x12" Black Cardstock

Inks and Embellishments Used
• Black Ink Pad
• Brown Tulle
• White Ribbon
• Orange Ribbon

SVGs Used
• 2 Bracket Flag Banner Pennants
• Boo for Banner
• Ghost for Banner
or you could use the Scut2 file Boo Banner

{DOWNLOAD ALL OF THEM IN ONE ZIP FILE HERE}

Dimensions
There’s no need to re-size anything if you’re using scal2. Each shape will be imported at the proper size. Just import and cut! In case you need the sizes I used, here’s what I did.

SVG File	Dimensions	Paper	Quantity
2 Bracket Flag Banner Pennants	9.53" width	Halloween patterned cardstock	Cut 3 sets (6 total)
Boo	8" height	Black Cardstock	Cut 1
Ghost	3.5" height	Black Cardstock	Cut 1
Other Cuts
Accordian Flowers	2" width	White Cardstock	Cut 10 strips (2 for each flower)

Remember, if you select the "maintain proportions" option in SCAL you won't need both width/height dimensions. Just one will do.

Instructions
Normally, this is where the instructions would go (maybe pictures, maybe a video?). For this one, my camera battery was dead and I was too anxious to get going on it. In the future, I’ll try to be a bit more prepared when crafting. :) For now, if you have any questions on how to do any of this, post a comment or send me an email.

Design Tips
• When printing out digital paper, I set my printer to “borderless”. Check to see if your printer can do that too. If not, you may need to move your svg/scal2 files a bit so they will cut on the printed paper.
• I used Jamie Lane’s tutorial to make my accordion flower.
• Ink the edges of your accordion flower “petals” after they are glued together (in sets of two) to make it look more antiqued.
• I used the glue stick to attach my accordion flower strips together, but I chose to use hot glue in the centers (from the back) to hold it all together.
• I used brown tulle because the store was out of brown. It looks good and I can use some the left overs for fall decorating.
• I attached the banner to the shelves with small thumb tacks. Tape didn't seem to work well for me.

I hope you enjoy using this banner for your Halloween decorating! I'll be sharing some more holiday crafts soon!

(Did I use enough exclamation marks ?!!!? … it would seem that I’m a bit excited about this)

♥ Julliana

Hybrid * Recipe Cards * Freebie

My sister and I are throwing a shower for my other sister next week. The theme is recipes and we wanted everyone to bring a recipe as part of their gift. I decided to make up some basic recipe cards using my sister's "colors" so they would match her kitchen. These were included with the invitation so her recipe box would be super cute!

They turned out so well I thought I'd share! I made these very basic so the focus is on the recipe. There is a "paper strip" on the left side and room for ingredients and directions. This time I didn't include lines on the back (for longer recipes). I figure you could just write on the blank back side if you need more room - plus it saves on printing costs.

You could just type in your recipes and print these on your home computer a few to a page. I sent the file to my local copy shop and had them print up a bunch of each so I could give the leftovers as a gift to the bride.

Want to make your own? I've included my recipe cards along with a blank template so you can make your own in your own colors...or just print of mine, tie them in a bow and call it a gift!

DOWNLOAD HERE

Why is this hybrid? Well, because I can call it whatever I want! :) No, really, I call it hybrid because I printed them and will write on them...I guess if you typed and printed you could call it fully digital - in the end does it matter? They are just cute cards...don't over think it. :)

Enjoy!

♥ Julliana

My New To Do List *Digi Freebie

I'm always making lists and have random post-its and scraps of paper all over the house. in an effort to organize everything onto one master list I've decided to make some daily lists to go on my fridge.

 Each day's list was printed on a 5x7 photo an then laminated. I punched a hole in the top so I could use a binder ring and hook-magnet to attach to the fridge.

Each day has four categories - cleaning, to do, appointments, menu. This way I can keep all my lists together! The idea is to write on it with an overhead marker (which can be wiped off with a damp cloth). I printed up two weeks worth so I can plan ahead.

I wanted cute handwritten date titles, so I made some myself using Inkscape. I highly recommend this program as a free alternative to Adobe Illustrator.

Now you too can have my handmade date stamps:

Download Here

Enjoy!
♥ Julliana

Ultrasound {Framed Art}

I am obsessed with pictures, and I want them everywhere! Ben is only 2 years old and already his pictures take up over 35 GB of space. In additon to keeping images on the computer, I like to display them in my house.

But what about the pre-birth pictures? the ultrasounds? Well, I saw a super cute idea (and of course now I can't find the link) about how to show off your ultrasound pictures.

Cute, right?! This frame has been empty for years, and now it finally has a picture.

I created an .svg file, a .png file, and a .scal2 file for you!

Here's a quick "how to":

1. Find a cute paper...or print one off from your digi-scrap supplies (that's what I did).

2. Use the .svg or SCAL file to cut on the cricut. Or, open the .png file (resize) and print as a template on the back side...you can cut by hand, if you must. {note: i set my ultrasound opening scale to 4 inches wide. That helped me decide how big to print the copy of the ultrasound picture}

3. Print out the name and week, I did this on the same page as the patterned paper. I tore mine but you could use cute scissors, or stickers, or vinyl or whatever.
4. Add your picture! I'd suggest a copy of the original, but that's just me.

Done!

You can download those files here.

♥ Julliana

{template #5}

Here's a new template for 2 pictures.



download here

enjoy!

♥ Julliana

{template #4}

This one is for 3 pictures and only available in 12x12.

download here
Its based on my "big bird jail" page:


Enjoy!

♥ Julliana

{template #3}

i've been working on more templates and also some torn paper masks - which you'll be able to use with any digi-paper you own. Those should be ready some time soon. here's a new template. this one is for one photo with various paper blocks surounding it.

download here.

leave some blog love. enjoy!
♥ Julliana

{template #2}

I hope you enjoy it. Leave me some blog love (comments) if you download it.

download here

enjoy!
♥ Julliana

{Template #1}

I love digital scrapbooking so i thought i could share my layouts with you and make them into freebie templates. so here goes.

DOWNLOAD HERE

here's the layout from this template. i used a mirror image of the template so i could create the left side to match.


enjoy!

♥ Julliana