Post 4th

I'm ahead for a challenge with ECal Users this week....summer tags.  So my first tag is a Patriotic tag using Patriotic American Bison from Creative Fabrica.  The flag tag is from Digital Scrapbooking.

Saying it with Borders

I am so excited to share today's layout with you!  I won a challenge for challenge ideas in the SCAL Users Group - Woo Hoo!  I can always use an extra $10!  Better yet - they used my idea to this week's challenge.   

So the challenge is to make a border.  So my border began as an image from Creative Fabrica (Mountain Landscape Black Silhouette). I manipulated it to get three separate layers. I colored the mountains in Ecal and did Print 2 Cut for all the layers....as pictured in the reply. Then I added them to the layout with each layer popped up. I LOVE the end result! I also cut the cacti using a freebie from LoveSVG. I didn't plan them as a border....but they sure would make a nice border!!!!

Another for the Ecal Users Group

Yikes!  My machine hates me this week!  I haven't replaced the blade in years....and had little trouble....but I replaced the blade today, and it just does not want to work!  Ugh!  Here's what should have been a quickie - but literally spent days adjusting the machine - did this one for the Ecal Users Group - which actually requires using the machine!  It's yet another Easter Tag....or Spring Tag I should say. 

The "egg" is a Design Bundles freebie.  The ladybug is Sweet Ladybug from 2 Cute Ink.  I think it makes a sweet little tag.

A Quickie for the Ecal Users Group

The image is a digital stamp from 2 Cute Ink.  

Christmas Tag Challenge at Ecal Users Group

I'm thrilled to be participating in the Ecal Users Group 12 Days of Christmas Tags, and more thrilled to be introducing Gift Box Hang Tag.  You know I love me some simple crafts, and Dreaming Tree's are always so much fun to play with.  Yesterday I browsing Dreaming Tree to see what's new and found this file in their freebie gallery.  I used some patterned paper from my stash and embossed the ribbon with an old folder - the snowflake was from my stash. Ooh!  

Be sure to check out the Dreaming Tree site to see more new releases from his fabulous designers.  Lots of cute stuff in their shop.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Here's what I can up with for today's tag for the Ecal Users Group Christmas Tag Challenge.  I really love Miss Kate Cuttables titles and decided to use one of them with a simple Print 2 Cut for today's tag.  Fabulously easy!  I just left the colors the same as Miss Kate had in the png file, print, and cut. 

Tag Challenge at the Eclips Users Group

Playing in the Ecal Users Group Christmas Tag Challenge using Nativity Christmas (Design Bundles).  Came across the Design Bundles Dog Ornaments with 18 different patterns.  The Santa Paws is Coming to Town works best for a package topper/tag for this year's pet gift - I thought the varied color scheme of Pastel Splatters would look rather elegant.  I did a Print 2 Cut and called it done.

Ten New Christmas Ornaments at Design Bundles!

It's a happy day at the Ecals Users Group  where we are on our sixth day of Christmas tags being debuted.  I'm thrilled to be joining the fun with this EASY, adorable Christmas Ornament/Tag - did I remember to say EASY?  I decided this didn't need anything - so I've added nothing to make it fancy or whatnot....just an EASY quick cut for a heartfelt tag.

The paper is Thunderglow from Fairy Hugs.

I used the new Christmas Ornaments from Design Bundles for the design.

A Quickie for the Ecal Users Group

Here's a Christmas tag for the new mom's package.  The layers are colored digitally with a little bit of glitter detail for Mom and Baby.  I'm so excited and happy with these free ornaments from Creative Fabrica! 

O Holy Night

It's the first day of the Ecal Users Group Tag Challenge, and I'm actually not working at the last minute.  I created a tag cut from Enamel Gold (Nothing but Freebies).  I used Print 2 Cut for the Nativity Scene with Santa Claus (Creative Fabrica), and a sentiment from 'Tis the Season (We Are 3). 

Beautiful Autumn Flowers from Love SVG

This is the last day of the challenge at the Ecal Users Group with the theme of Autumn Tag.  I decided to go simple, simple with an Autumn print from Love SVG and an Itty-Bitty Fall sentiment from We Are 3 available here on Etsy. I like that the tag has a splash of color - but was simple.

Once I found the right shape, I didn't have to think twice to just get these printed and cut. 

Day 2 of Autumn Tag Challenge at Eclips Users Group

It never feels like Fall here, but I still enjoy the Autumn challenges and am entering this simple tag into the Ecal Users Group Fall Tag Challenge.  The patterned paper was a freebie from The Hungry JPEG back in 2016 (Autumn Patterns and Elements).  It's been a while before I found a use for it - I'm so glad I did.  All sorts of good paper patterns in this collection, for sure.

I just love the files from Monica's Creative Room - I used one of her borders for the tag shape and the flower border in the center.  The sentiment is from Design Bundles.

Since I've been a bit behind in crafting since the Creative Memories Virtual Crop, I'm working hard to complete this three-day challenge.  This is my second day.

New Challenge at Ecal Users Group

I just love the wreath image on this tag!  It's from the Beautiful Autumn Oak Leaves collection from Creative Fabrica.  The tag came from a Monica's Creative Room border. 

I've been a bit behind in crafting since the Creative Memories Virtual Crop - Trying to play catch up and get items completed for the Fall Tag Challenges at the Ecal Users Group.  This is my first tag.

Annual Tag Challenge at the Ecal Users Group

Today the Ecal Users Group celebrates a second day of Tags.  I'm so happy to be showcasing my second tag to you now. 

My project is a Christmas tag using the fabulous snowman from the new Merry Little Christmas set.  It is popped atop layers of We Are 3 papers - Gingham Pastel and Pastel Splatters.  I used Sweet Sounds for an accent.  I finished it off with a sentiment from the Christmas set and a bow.

Ecal Users Gift Card Holder Challenge

Here's a gift card holder.  I used paper from the Be Bold Be Bright pack from Paper Studio.  I added a glittered star (Piccolo glitter is so shiny!)  

I created this for the Ecal Users Group Gift Card Holder Challenge.

Christmas Tag Challenge at the Ecal Users Group

I'm so excited to be participating in an exciting challenge for Ecal Users.   I am so happy to be showcasing Tag #10 now.

The candle and holly image is colored digitally.  The background is a lattice pattern from Monica's Creative Room that I shrunk - I didn't resize it; I added a new smaller frame.

ECAL Users Group Anything Goes Challenge

The current challenge at the ECAL/SCAL group is Anything Goes (using ECAL or SCAL).  I purchased a new shower curtain, but wanted to add some color to it.  I added the teal/turquoise flowers and leaves.  I used roses to match the new comforter I have in my guest room.   

Ecal Users Group Virtual Meet Up

The ladies from the Ecal Users met up for the first time today and we had a fun time getting to know each other as we crafted our individual projects.  I got a little carried away prepping - so you'll be seeing lots of work from me this week....and hopefully enjoy them.  As soon as I saw the Unicorn freebie from Craft with Sarah, I knew I wanted to make it.  I had all the right colors in my stash, so it cost me nothing.

Ecal Users Group Easter Tag Challenge

Always fun to join in the challenges at the Ecal Users Group.  This week we want to see Easter and tags!  I knew immediately I wanted to use some files I've never used before.  This one - I can't even remember some of the files I used.