Digital Delights Tutorials

How to add a watermark to your project using Photoshop Elements

2012-01-27T20:07:00.000-08:00

Todays tutorial is a little different than our normal post!

One of the services we offer at Digital Delights is custom watermarks and I receive lots of emails asking how to add a watermark to a project, so I decided to put together a tutorial using Photoshop Elements on how to do this.

(Card above shows watermark)

Card uses: Romance Frames Set, Hearts and Roses Stamp set, and Romance Digital Papers

Thanks for stopping by!

Valentine Scalloped Box tutorial

2012-01-23T20:14:00.000-08:00

Today we are showing you how to make this darling scalloped box

Click on the video to see how we did it, alternatively you can view it on our YouTube channel

Supplies used from our store

Hearts and Roses Set (also available uncolored)

Romance Frames Set (also available uncolored)

Romance Digital Paper Set

Also used is our SVG Cut file for the scalloped box

We would love to see your projects using this set!! You can send your creations to Wendy at loubyloocreations@sbcglobal.net Happy Crafting!

Birthday Sentiments using Photoshop Elements and PNG files

2012-01-20T20:05:00.000-08:00

Today I have put together a video (be nice it was my first time speaking on one!LOL) over on our tutorial page and also our You Tube channel.It shows you how to put together the sentiments from our new set "Birthday Family Sentiments"

This is a great addition for all your family birthday projects.

The video this week is using Photoshop Elements, which is a fab program and is a lot cheaper than regular Photoshop.

Here is a card I made using the ticket and birthday sentiment along with Honey Pot Larry

Hope you enjoy it! and thanks for stopping by.

Valentine Heart Box

2012-01-13T21:50:00.000-08:00

Hi guys,We are going to show you today how to make this super cute hanging valentine box!!

Supplies needed:

Heart box svg file from Digital Delights

Valentine toppers from Digital Delights

Forever yours sentimetn from Digital Delights

Ribbon

Hole punch

Fabric flowers

glue or atg gun

Cut out the heart box using the SVG file (if you do not have an electronic cutter, the file also comes with a printable pdf for you to hand cut!)

Make score marks (refer to pdf sheet to see where to put them!)

Fold score marks

Add glue to fold

Put box together

Add holes on each side of box and then take your ribbon and thread through each side. Secure on inside with glue or tape.

Print out Lara topper from our Valentine set and cut out. Also cut out the Forever Yours sentiments, attach sentiment to center front of box and then place Lara with her hands just overlapping the top of the sentiment.

Punch a hole at each side of the sentiment and thread the wire from the fabric flowers through the hole. Again secure the wire inside of the box.

Fill box with treats and send to your loved one, or hang it on their door to find!

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

"Here We Come A Caroling" Home Decor

2011-12-20T01:46:00.000-08:00

The time has come for Christmas, and creating fun scenes of the Holidays. Wendy has given us some darling stamps of the Season, and I have chosen to take the Carolers out to share their message! Come and see what they are up to!

Pictured here are:

Caroling Petey and Polly

Carolers accessory set

Here is a video on how to create three dimensional images from Digital Stamps.

Happy crafting!

Betty

Showcase Saturday~5X7 Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

2011-12-16T20:00:00.000-08:00

Today I'm going to show you how to make this 5X7 Pop-Up Gift Card Holder.

I used Tangled Lights Reindeer. I hand sewed the string for the light bulbs. Used Flocking on the antlers and colored him with Water Colors

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my wonderful friends.

Huggles, Wanda

Showcase Saturday ~ Layered Christmas Tree

2011-12-09T18:57:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday! Today I'm going to show you how to make this

Layered Christmas Tree. I used Candy Cane Jingles 3D Decoupage By Digital Delights

for the little snowman!

Have fun making yours!!! Huggles Wanda

Showcase Saturday~ 12 Days of Christmas

2011-12-03T03:55:00.000-08:00

Hello and Welcome to Showcase Saturday. Today I made these fun Icicle Decorations to hang on your neighbor's door and give them a wonderful surprize during the 12 Days of Christmas!

I used the 12 Days of Christmas Digital Stamp Set It is available here

Have lots of fun with your neighbors!!

Huggles, Wanda

"Tops" in Christmas projects!

2011-11-29T00:13:00.000-08:00

Christmas Toppers make the perfect peepers for Gift Card Holders, and friends to greet you inside a One Sheet Meandering Album (one made with just one 12x12 sheet of paper!)

These Digital Delights Christmas Toppers are definitely the TIP TOP of the cutest stamps to work with! Today's Tuesday Tutorial video will show how to layer the digital stamps, add pockets, create gift card spaces, and then a complete tutorial on the mini-album, including our Cheerful Christmas Friends!

I hope you enjoyed the video, and will join me on my blog for addditional project ideas.

Happy crafting ~

Betty

Finger Puppets from Digital Stamps!

2011-11-14T21:27:00.000-08:00

One of the most creative playthings for children is a puppet. It brings out their imagination, and allows them to develop their creativity from a very young age. It is the most basic of story telling, and evolves into very elaborate imaginative tales of wonderment and character development. The simplest of these are finger puppets. Today's Tuesday Tutorial will show how to print digital images from a Word Document, through your printer, onto fabric. Then these images are sewn into darling little puppets. Then turn an old picture frame into a Playhouse Theater for showing the next Spielberg's masterpieces!

Here's the video:

I hope you enjoyed the show, and will be checking out the Digital Delights stamps and creating some imaginative puppets for storytelling with your little people! (You might want to keep the video camera ready, because "Kids DO say the Darnedest Things")!

Stamps used in this project:

Thanskgiving Indians

Thanksgiving Pilgrim

Ship from Pirate set

Corn from Barbecue accessories

Dog from Barbecue accessories

Give Thanks Sentiment
Tiny the turkey

Happy creating ~

Betty

Never-Ending Card with Digital Stamps!

2011-11-01T01:02:00.000-07:00

Today's Tutorial Tuesday project is a delightfully interactive card with four levels of fun! These cards were around a few years ago, but like all good things, they are coming around again! And like the cards themselves, you will find these images coming around, and around, and around, and around..... they are SO MUCH FUN it's hard to put them down!! All of the kids (of every age) in your life will know you are the coolest card maker everywhere when you give one of these!

Let's get started! .....

If you have any questions, please come leave me a comment on my blog.

I hope you enjoy making and giving these fun cards!

Happy creating ~

Betty

Saturday Showcase with Wendy

2011-10-28T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,Wanda is taking a well deserved break for a few weeks, so I will be showcasing some of our products for the next few weeks. Hope I can match up to Wanda's fabulous and inspiring projects. Today I want to share some of the new Delightful Cuts we have in the store. First up is our "Ornament Card cut file"

I made these two using the cut file and my Cricut to cut out the card. All files come with a printable PDF, so if you don't have a cutting machine, it is super easy to print it and cut by hand!

1. Cut out the card base and fold at the top

2. Glue the scalloped circle and then the plain circle on top

3. Cut two of the circular loop (one for the front and back)

4.Glue the circular loop at the top

5. Cut two of the ornament top (rectangular shape)

6. Glue to front and back

7. Decorate the front with your favorite stamps/sentiments. I used one of our new sets called "Christmas Kids" and our Winter Ticket Sentiment set

Second is our Mitten Cut File

1. Cut out the mitten background

2. Glue the large cuff and then the smaller cuff if desired.

3. Add some ribbon to decorate the cuff

4. Add your stamps/sentiments of your choice. Here I used the scalloped circle from our Scalloped Background set and then attached our Circular Merry Christmas sentiment

Well hope this has given you some new ideas for those Christmas cards! and see you tomorrow for some DT inspiration.

Showcase Saturday ~ Flash Back

2011-10-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

Thinking Pink Lara

This week has been really challenging so I wasn't able to make a new project. I thought it would be fun to show you some of my past projects that I've done over the last couple of years. These images are all from Digital Delights. Some are new and some are available on DVD's Hope you enjoy looking back as much as I do!

Best Witches and Lilybelle the Witch

Tangled lights reindeer

Jingles the snowman

Pumpkin Lara, Sitting Mummy and Halloween accessories

Pickles the Penguin and Igloo

Tiny the Turkey

Also be sure to check out our Spooktacular sale!

Huggles!

Wanda

Glam It Up With Glitter ~ Tuesday Tutorial

2011-10-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

Today's Tutorial is all about the Glitz and Glam of Glitter, and how we can add it to our digital images.

I have used a couple of our very favorite Ghostly Ghouls to showcase a double video jam packed with tips and tricks about different glitters, adhesives, and even my favorite clean up tools.

Be sure to get your Ghilly the Ghosts and Hugging Ghosts from Digital Delights by LoubyLoo.com!

I hope you will enjoy the videos!

Happy Crafting ~
Betty

Showcase Saturday ~ Carolers

2011-10-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to Showcase Saturday!

Wow I can't believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about your decorations and Christmas cards. I made this fun door hanger with

Caroling Polly and Petey, The Carolers Accessories Set and The Carolers Sentiments Set.

It's all ready to hang on my door. Check one thing finished.. LOL

Have a great week! Huggles Wanda

Saturday Showcase ~ Fancy Shoes

2011-10-07T20:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday!

Wow did you see all the fabulous idea's that Jan gave on Monday? They were fabulous! I just had to know how to make this adorable shoes. I thought you might like to also. I used Digital Delights Spooktacular Halloween Digital Paper on the Witches shoes and Pink Ribbon Bonnie (who is available on the All Occasions DVD Vol. II) on the Breast Cancer Awareness Shoes. If you would like to have a copy of the pattern to make these. Just leave a comment on my blogspot. Wanda' Whimsical Wonders with your email and I'd be happy to send it to you!

Huggles, Wanda

Showcase Saturday~Haunted House

2011-09-23T20:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday!

Today I want to show you the Haunted House I made. I wanted to Showcase that you are able to use your digital stamps in different ways. I used Shope and Talk Vicky, Buttons The Clown, Ghillie the Ghost, and Pumpkin Dumpling. You can use different Digital Stamps from all the sets to decorate your fun projects. Just be creative!!!!

I'll try to have the tutorial up first of next week on how to make your Haunted House.

Huggles! Wanda

Acetate Treat Box for Halloween

2011-09-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

BwaHahahaha! I just love Halloween, and especially all of the Treats that go with it! (When there is chocolate and candy corn, is there ever really a Trick, unless you run out??) Well, having a really fun container for sharing your Monster Munchies makes it even more of a Treat! I hope you will give this Acetate Treat Box a try... then you'll surely be wanting to do them up for Thanksgiving yummies, and Christmas delights, too!

The measurements are given during the video, but if you want to get the whole list of supplies and tools, pop over to my blog Be sure to get your HALLOWEEN SENTIMENTS set from the Digital Delights Store and you will have five great images to download in your choice of sizes and colors!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you give this project a try!
Happy Creating ~
Betty

Showcase Saturday ~ Diamond Fold Card

2011-09-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Today I want to share with you have to make this fun Diamond Fold Card

I used DCWV paper and The following Digital Stamps from Digital Delights

Halloween House Accessories and Hugging Ghost. I layered them with my favorite Digital Program.

Thank you for joing with me! Huggles, Wanda

Showcase Saturday ~ Autumn Wishes Gift Bag

2011-09-09T20:44:00.000-07:00

It's Showcase Saturday! Today's feature is the the cute August Digital Stamps that you collected.

There was the Scarecrow,Wagon,Crow and Autumn Wishes Sentiment

I made this fun Gift Bag to hand out. It was so easy you could make a lot in a short period of time.

Here's How I made It.. Enjoy!

Have a fabulous week! Huggles Wanda

"Believe" Table Favor

2011-09-05T23:13:00.000-07:00

Hi! It's Tutorial Tuesday, and I've got an early project for you for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am working on some special events, and want to make table treats for lots of special ladies... and my video today will show you how I created the treat holder, as well as how to use TEXTURE PLATES to get nice, crisp impressions!

Oh, and don't forget to schedule your mammogram, if you haven't had yours yet! Remind your Mom, Sisters, Aunts, and Girlfriends, too! We've all got to fight like a Girl to beat this!! Enjoy the video :)

Happy creating ~
Betty

Saturday Showcase ~ Halloween Goodie Bags

2011-09-02T22:00:00.000-07:00

Today I made these fun Halloween Goodie Bags with Digital Delights Halloween Toppers, SVG cut file for the Scolloped Bag, I also used the Halloween sentiments for Set 1 and Set 2. The Paper is from Spooktacular Digital Paper Set and DCWV,

Happy Haunting.

Huggles, Wanda

Saturday Showcase ~ Harvest Blessings

2011-08-27T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday.

I'm super excited about today's card. I designed it from an inspiration I received from my friend Kathy Files. She makes the most amazing photo albums. While I was watching her I thought of the idea to make a card with the extra flap. I'm sure someone else had already made one.. But I have never seen it so I figured out how to make this one and I'm sharing it with you. As a joke with my friends. I called it the

Flippin' Flap card.

I used the Digital Delights Simply Fall Paper Set, Fall Sentiment Set, Fall Kids Set, I also used the Fall Accessories Set.

Thanks for joining me today!
Huggles, Wanda

Is It Trick or Treat Yet? Window Video

2011-08-22T22:06:00.000-07:00

Today's Tuesday Tutorial will feature how to make this Bay Window for Ridley and his friends to look out from, as they wait for the right time to go Trick or Treating! The first card shows a "bay window" created with a domed package wrapper, and the bottom is a flat piece of acrylic or acetate. I hope you will enjoy the video!

Recipe:

Cardstock: Georgia Pacific from Walmart

Pattern Paper: Unknown paper pack from stash

Inks: Copics; Distress Inks from Tim Holtz

Adhesives: ATG; Scotch Quick-Dry; Stampin' Up! Dimensionals

Punch: Large Spider Web by Martha Stewart

Digital Delight Images: Dracula Ridley, Ghost with Bat Balloons, Pumpkin Teddy, Fence,

and Happy Halloween Sentiment all from DigitalDelightsbyLoubyLoo

Happy creating ~

Betty

Saturday Showcase ~ Welcome Baby Gift Set

2011-08-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Saturday Showcase today I'm sharing with you a Gift set I made for my Niece and her beautiful Baby Boy!

I used Little Dumpling and Little Dumpling and Stork, It's a Boy and

Welcome Baby from the Baby Sentiments Set

Have a fabulous week!
Huggles, Wanda

Saturday Showcase ~ Happy Fall

2011-08-13T01:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday!

Today I'm going to show you how to make these fun flowers!!

I used the Happy Fall Sentiment and Simply Fall Paper Pack.

If you can't view the tutorial, you can go here to see it.

Huggles, Wanda

Saturday Showcase ~ Christmas Organizer

2011-08-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday! Today I'm going to Showcase the July Freebies! Candy Cane Sign Post, Rodney Reindeer, Smiley Tree & Sledding Noah

I made this adorable like Christmas Organizer with a tutorial I got from my friend Kathy over on Paper Phenomenon. She does such a great job! If you would like to get her tutorial pop on over to her page. The folder cut file for the gyspy come with the tutorial. If you need it in SVG or MTC those files are available on my blogspot.

I used some Stickles and Snow to spice it up!

Now I'm all organized for Christmas (yeah right.. LOL)
Huggles, Wanda

Mini Scrapbook album by Lisa Foster

2011-08-04T07:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends!

I really enjoy designing for Digital Delights! I've been working with Wendy since she began her design team. It's amazing to me how fast the company has grown! I've learned so much and made so many great friends! I really love Wendy's sweet characters. When I create with them, I just can't help but smile.

My favorite part of designing with digital images is the fact that they can be re-sized to fit any need. I also love that Digital Delights offers pre-colored images!

Today I've made a little mini scrapbook for my Granddaughter, Holly.

She loves to visit the zoo, so I hope she'll enjoy this little album for sharing with her friends.

I've used the Pre-Colored stamps
JUNGLE BUDDIES COLLECTION

from

DIGITAL DELIGHTS

This was very hard to photograph, so there is a video at the bottom

(Akkk! My first ever, so pardon all the goofs! I was mega-nervous!)

What I used:

Stamps: Pre-colored Lenny the Lion, Timmy the Tiger, Gemma the Giraffe, Mikey the Monkey, Jungle Accessories, Grillin and Chillin accessories, Jungle Buddies Digital Papers.

Papers: Stampin' Up! Kraft, Black, Garden Green, Whisper White, PTI Dark Chocolate

Inks: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green

Accessories: Cricut, Sesame Street Font, CB embossing Folder: Floral Screen, Photo Corner Punch, brown twine, brads, circle punches, MS Branch border punch, Sizzlet leaf die, Fiskars grass punch, ribbon, SU Eat Cake DSP (center notebook-looking paper), Nestabilities, Dimensionals.

Okay..ready or not..here's my ridiculous video....

(Of course my cat, Liz had to sit right next to me and scratch so that her collar bell rings throughout the whole vid...LOL...what you're seeing is about the 12th take..I was getting really tired)

Measurements:
1 piece of 12" X 5" card stock, scored at 3 1/2", 4", 9", 9 1/2"
(this is the cover).
2 pieces 12" X 4 3/4" card stock, scored at 4 3/4" and 9 1/2".
(These are the fold-out sides)

Thanks for giving me this opportunity to share with you today!
Hugs,
Lisa

Join us again next Monday when your hostess will be Jackie!

Showcase Saturday ~ Circus Pinwheels

2011-07-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

It's Showcase Saturday! How fun is this Circus Set!

I used Digital Delights Circus Capers Digital Paper and Cannonball Buttons. Along with the Amazing Birthday Circus Ticket. Today I'm Showcasing how you can make and use double-sided paper using the Digital Paper sets.

If you can't see the video you can go to You Tube here

Hope you have a fabby week!

Huggles, Wanda

Adding Cork to your Projects by Betty Brett

2011-07-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

This week I am happy to bring you a tutorial video on adding cork as another texture idea for your projects. Isn't it great with the Jungle Buddies?! I also cover creating these embossed leaves ... I hope you will enjoy learning these techniques.

Happy creating ~

Betty

Showcase Saturday ~ Envelope Mini Album

2011-07-23T06:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday. Today I'm going to show you how much fun you can have using Digital Delights Digital Papers and Digital Stamps to make your own Summer Time Album.

I use the Summer Time Fun Digital Papers

The following Digital Stamps:

Dilly Duck and Ladybug

Scrubbie Sue and Floaty

Scrubbie Ted

Sun out of the Barbecue Accessories Set

Surfin' Pippin

Bucket & Spade Peyton

Flowers from Flower Face Set.

I also used the following Sentiments:

Summer Fun

Surfs Up out of the Summer Fun Sentiment Set

Have Fun in the Sun

I'm excited to see all your Summer fun!

Huggles,Wanda

Showcase Saturday-Shrink Art

2011-07-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

Today I'm going to show you on of my favorite thing, Shrink Art.

We are going to make this fun Bracelet and Necklace using the

Down On The Farm set and the Down On The Farm Accessories set.

Now it's your turn to create!!
Let me know your you make!
Huggles, Wanda

It's All About Textures by Betty Brett

2011-07-11T20:16:00.000-07:00

Today's Tutorial Video featuring Mr. Gnome will share a whole bunch of different texture techniques! I hope you enjoy it!!

Recipe:
Digital Stamps by Digital Delights: Mr. Gnome, Mushrooms, Sentiment
Cardstock: Kraft, White Red
Inks: Copics, Gel Pens, Watercolor Pencils
Adhesives: ATG, Scotch Quick-Dry, SparkleNSprinkle Dimensional and Brushable Glue, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Glossy Accents
Punch: Martha Stewart String Lace
Embossing: Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots, Herringbone, Bubbles
Embellishments: Flower Soft, Martha Stewart Glitter, Micro Beads. Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy Creating~
Betty

Showcase Saturday ~ Post-it Note Holder

2011-07-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday! Today I'm going to show you how to make this fun and easy, Post-it note holder out of a 5 X 7 Acrylic frame. I used Deedee from the Darla & Deedee set. The ice cream from the Darla & Deedee accessories, and the Digital paper is Pink and Brown Spots from the Summertime Fun collection.

Hope you enjoyed this. I sure had fun making it!

I can't wait to see what you've made.

Huggles, Wanda

Showcase Saturday ~ June's Freebie Set Mr. Gnome

2011-07-02T01:00:00.000-07:00

Wow wasn't this a fun month! I love the idea Wendy came up with to offer a Digital Stamp a week to complete a set in the month. Here is the set from June.

It's Mr. Gnome with his toadstool mushrooms and mushroom home.

To finish it off a wonderful sentiment!

Please watch the tutorial I put together for you to find out how to make this fun card!

Please share with me what you make with the set!

Huggles, Wanda

Stars and Stripes Heavy Metal by Betty

2011-06-28T01:00:00.000-07:00

This Tuesday's Tutorial is a video on embossing metal tape to decorate the inside of an insulated drinking cup. Add the patriotic image of Luvin' in the USA Bongo, and it's a Red, White and Blue hit!

Supplies:
Insulated Drinking Cup
Digital Delights Images: Luvin' the USA Bongo, Tickets Sentiments Set
Aluminum Tape
Copic Markers
Cuttlebug, Stars Embossing Folder by Provo Craft
Zig Adhesive

Happy Creating ~
Betty Brett

Sunday tutorial with Tracy - USA Myrtle the turtle

2011-06-25T20:46:00.000-07:00

4th of July Parades are really popular in my community -- it brings everyone (no matter the age).... out to support the community by joining in the parade with old cars, farm equipment, homemade floats, kids dressed up, marching kazoo bands and lots more. Lots of areas have bar-b-que luncheons or dinners along with afternoons filled with fun and games. The evening finishes off with a fireworks event in some areas.

I thought I'd make a scrapbook page to remember the event this year. USA Myrtle the Turtle is proudly holding her flag and is so excited to adorn my page.

I used my copic markers to color Ms. Myrtle but you can purchase the colored version here.

Click here if you are unable to see the video below....

Saturday Showcase-Iris Fold

2011-06-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

Today I'm going to show you how to do Iris Folding. It's really easy and yet it makes a stunning card!
I used Stars and Stripes Pippin', Ticket Sentiments, and Digital Patriotic Paper Pack.

I can't wait to see what to see what you make!

Huggles

Showcase Saturday - Door Pennant

2011-06-17T20:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Saturday Showcase

Today I'm going to show you how to make this fun Door Pennant out of Soda Cans!

My good friend Betty Bee showed me how to cut them.

I can't wait to hang this on my front door!

I used Digital Delights Stars and Stripes Lara right in the middle of the

Red, White, and Blue

Have lots of fun making yours!!!

Huggles,Wanda

Ellie the Get Well-ephant

2011-06-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

Today's tutorial is making a mini album especially for lots of messages of love and good wishes for someone who needs some special cheer. It is a family tradition of ours for a Get Well-ephant to come when somebody is in the hospital or down for a while, and a book to record those greetings, that can be read and re-read, is sometimes the very best medicine. Ellie, from the Jungle Buddies collection never forgets!

I hope you will enjoy the tutorial, and these images and digital papers are great to work with!

Recipe:

Chipboard

White Cardstock

Ellie the Elephant, Jungle Buddies, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Ellie Digital Paper from Jungle Buddies paper pack, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Blank Ticket from Ticket Sentiment Set, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Blank Memo from Postage and Postcard sentiment Set, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Copic Markers and Multi Liner

Smooch Inks

Elastic Cord

Button

Adhesives: ATG, Scotch Quick Dry, Glue Gun, Foam Dimensionals, tape

Scoring board

1 3/8 Punch

Happy Creating!
Betty Brett

Birthday Bag with Fireman Peyton & Video

2011-06-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone ~

Tracy here to show you how I created this birthday bag using Fireman Peyton (colored) for a special little boy who is turning 3 years old soon and is having a big - ole - fireman - themed - birthday - party. How perfect is this little guy!!! The best thing is that I created the front of the bag in a way that the mom (who is a huge scrapbooker) can disassemble the front of the bag and use the entire page from the bag for the little birthday boy's scrapbook later on.

Fireman Peyton ☜

❉ "Caden is 1.75 from Cuttin' Up Cricut cartridge (#3 is 3")
❉ Border punch ~ "Drippy Goo" by Martha Stewart
❉ White Galaxy marker
❉ Fireman Peyton
❉"fire" bandana from Hobby Lobby instead of tissue paper (adds a nice added touch to the top of the bag)

CLICK HERE to see the Video on YouTube! :)

Have a super day everyone!

♥Tracy

Showcase Saturday - Chevron Tutorial

2011-06-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm going to show you how to make the Chevron pattern using striped paper. By definition a Chevron is an inverted V shaped pattern.

They have occurred as far back as early art including designs on pottery and rock carvings.

I just loved this design. But looking though my paper. I couldn't find anything with the zig zag design.. So I made my own.. I made this card for the Freedom Flight. So It's all american. I used USA Myrtle. Hope you have fun making yours!

If you have difficulty seeing the video click here to view it on our You Tube channel

Have a great week!!! Huggles Wanda

Flower Pot Card Tutorial

2011-06-06T19:55:00.000-07:00

Good morning. Beth Norman here with a flower pot summer card. How delightful.
Flower Pot Faces Set works perfectly with this technique. There are many things that you can do with this including using Digital Delights designer papers to decorate the front of your card. You can use ribbon, punches, etc. The possibilities are endless. Have fun!

Supplies:

Digital Delights images
adhesive
ink pad and sponge
corner rounder (optional)
coloured cardstock
white cardstock

Cut your flower pot cardstock at 9" x 3 1/2" and score at 2" and 5 1/2". You will fold your cardstock as seen in the photo below.

This photo shows you how your folds will look. The front on the flower pot is the shortest fold on the left hand side.

Sponge the edges of your flower pot.

An optional touch is to use a corner rounder at the bottom of the flower pot.

Use good bondable tape, as shown above, and tape the insides of your flower pot, and the front flap.

To create the inside of your card, cut coloured cardstock at 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". To create the white areas to write a sentiment, cut cardstock at 4 1/4" x 2 1/4".

Finish your card as you like.

Showcase Saturday ~ Gable Box

2011-06-03T21:39:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Showcase Saturday! I'm so excited about this Gable Box cut file! I have cut so many of the Gable Boxes for parties.. In fact I cut out one time 200 of them by hand for a girls camp.

I used Digital Delights Jungle Buddies Digital Papers, Safari Dylan and

the Happy Birthday sentiment.

Thank you for joining me today!
Huggles, Wanda

Magnetic Bookmark on a Card!

2011-05-30T20:37:00.000-07:00

I am so delighted to be sharing my very first tuturial with you! There is a Magnet Bookmark hidden on the front of this card, featuring Laid back Lucy, You're #1, and a juicy Watermelon, all on the Ants Picnic Digital paper from the new Grillin and Chillin release this month! I hope you will enjoy the video which will show how to make the magnetic bookmark, plus a few of my favorite tips along the way!

I look forward to seeing you every other Tuesday here, and if you get the chance, please drop by BettyBee's Buzz and say hello!

School's Out for Summer with Tracy

2011-05-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I can hear the cheering in the air as kids are getting out of school for the summer. YAY! The School Bus is perfect for my layout and I decided to use the Checkerboard frame also to make my page title. The fonts are off of my computer but check out the digi shop for awesome stamps.

Click here if you are unable to see the video below.

Saturday Showcase - Memorial Day Centerpiece

2011-05-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to Showcase Saturday! I'm excited to show you how to make this easy and fun Memorial Day Centerpiece!

I used Luvin' The USA Bongo

Thanks for joining me today!

Huggles, Wanda

Under the Sea Gel Card

2011-05-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

Good morning, and welcome to another Tuesday tutorial. Beth Norman here showing you how to make your own Under the Sea gel card. I had so much fun making this for a couple of reasons: 1) it was the first time I used coloured images from Digital Delights, as I'm a die-hard colourer, 2) it was my first gel card.

All of my images from this card, and the one at the bottom of this tutorial, are from the Under the Sea set.

Have a magical day creating your own gel card.

Supplies:

Digital Delights sea images
Nestabilities, in two sizes
Gel such as hand sanitizer
tape
adhesive
cardstock

Use two sizes of Nestabilities to create an inside panel as seen on the right hand side.

Add a small dollop of gel into the bag. If you add too much, the baggy will buckle as it is folded.

Place your gel bag over top of the open circles. With tape, adhere your gel bag. Fold the bag as necessary so that the bag does not show through when looking at it from the front. If you have a smaller baggy, it won't be necessary to fold edges.

Glue down your Digital Delights images to your background. Lay the gel bag over top of your background image by using strong adhesive.

Here is a less-detailed card that uses more cute Digital Delights images. So have a whale of a time with making your gel card.
Hugs
Beth

Saturday Showcase - Picnic Box

2011-05-20T20:20:00.000-07:00

I just love this time of year. We have a fabulous holiday coming up. It Memorial Day! Not only do we get a chance to remember our love ones that have passed. But my family use it for a jumping point for Summer. We always have a big Barbecue and everyone comes over for a swim! We really have a great time.

Today I'm going to show you have to make this Picnic box that will fit in with all your summer activities!

I used the following Digital Delights; Digital Stamps and Digital Paper

Grill and Chillin' Digital Paper

Grilling George (color)

Barbecue Dog (color)

Barbecue Cooking Set (color)

Barbecue Accessories Set (color)

Tell me some of your families Memorial Day traditions!

Huggles, Wanda

Copic Coloring with Tracy

2011-05-14T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and if you're like me you have lots of Graduation gifts or projects to make.

The Graduation Larry is the perfect image to add to your cards or projects. I am really trying to learn color my images with Copic markers and wanted to share this little video with you. I learn by "seeing" someone else do it so I am sharing what I've learned....

I hope you enjoy! These images can be added to cards, projects, scrapbook pages, really just about anything. :)

Diploma is perfect to personalize with name of graduate or school name!

Click here if you are unable to see the video below:

Showcase Saturday - Pirate Card

2011-05-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm going to show you how to make this cute little Pirate card

using Digital Delights:

Ahoy Matey Digital Paper

Presley the Pirate

Pirate Sentiments Set

Pirate Accessories Set

Let me know what you think!

Huggles, Wanda

Folded Paper Frame

2011-05-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

Boy, did I have fun making this card. Beth Norman here, with this week's tutorial Tuesday. This fold is called the folded paper fold, and is quick to make. My card uses Boo Boo Bear and You're the Best sentiment.

* * *

Supplies:
Scor-Pal or score blade
3"x 3"white card stock
4 1/4" x 4 1/4" double sided designer paper
pop dots
Digital Delights image(s)

If you do not have a Scor-Pal, simply use your score blade.

Turn your paper so it is in a diamond shape. Line up the corners so they sit at the 3" line. Score at 1" and 1 1/2".

Repeat until all four sides are scored.

Fold your scored lines inwards as seen here.

Unfold your flaps and press down as seen in this photo.

Place your 3" x 3" cardstock into the center of your card. Add pop dots to the bottom inside fold.

Add your Digital Delight image (Boo Boo Bear here, set at 1.75 inches).

Press down on the pop dots to create your folded frame. Finished your card as desired.

Mother's Day Easel Card with Tracy

2011-05-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's to all of the moms out there. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Tracy here to show you the Flower Pot Faces set that is simply adorable. What a fun set -- their little smiling faces just melt my heart.

I've decided to make an easel card for my project today.

black card stock - cut at 6 inches, score at 5.50 and 2.75

Click here if you are unable to see the video below.

Happy Mother's Day!

Saturday Showcase Paper Piecing

2011-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm going to show you how to do Paper Piecing with a Digital Image

I used the Flowerpot Faces set and the Flowerpot Faces Digital Paper.

They are perfect for any occasion or pick me up.

I used the pre-colored Digital Image but you can color the Black & White one and do the same project. I can't wait to see what you create.

Huggles, Wanda

Riveting Rosie Mother's Day Card

2011-05-02T12:31:00.000-07:00

I just got back from teaching at CKC Manchester, NH when I sat down and put this project together. I decided to use this application after doing something similar at a Melissa Frances make-and-take during the one-hour my husband let me attend the vendor's fair. Then he "forgot" to give me any cash! (Like I had time to go to the ATM before we left). Thank goodness credit cards . . . so I got to do Melissa's make-and-take and pick up a few other things as well. The project is quick, easy, and a perfect fit for Mother's Day. All you need is some cardstock, paper, and your favorite Digital Delights sentiment and characters. Your handcrafted card just might bring tears to her eyes. Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Showcase Saturday - May Day Basket

2011-04-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back to Showcase Saturday! Today we are going to make an Easy~Pezzy ~May Day Basket~

Ok!!! Now it's your turn to make these cute little baskets and go out and surprise your Neighbors and Friends!

Huggles!

Bumble Bee Larry Card

2011-04-23T23:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

it's Cristina from Crafting with Cristina, Today I am giving you a quick tutorial on how to make a simple cute card using Bumble Bee Larry and the Busy Bees Digital Paper Pack.

Just a note, that you're going to have to turn your computer volume up a bit before you watch the video because I have pnemonia and was unable to speak at my normal volume

I hope you enjoy this fun tutorial. and have a great day

Adding Dimension to your projects

2011-04-22T20:54:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,

It's Wendy (aka Louby Loo) here. I am standing in today for Wanda. Wanda has been in hospital this week and I am pleased to say she is recovering well. She just needs to take it easy for a bit.

Anyway I thought it would be fun to show how we can make our cards and projects with more dimension.

Products are used Little Dumpling, All Boy Digital Paper Set and Its a Boy Sentiment

Enjoy the video!!

If you cannot see the video please pop over to our YOU TUBE channel. We would love to have you subscribe or leave us a comment:)

Have a terrific weekend and a very Happy Easter

Hugs

Wendy

Pet Memories: An Accordion Memory Book

2011-04-18T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hi folks, It's tutorial Tuesday with Diane and I have this special pet memories album for you this week.

Stamps used can be purchase here

When I first saw this design, I knew I had to have it. I have ordered the acrylic stamps before I saw the digitals. Pets play such an important role in our lives, that I couldn't wait to celebrate the faithful canines and felines who blessed our family over the last 36 years. I'm looking forward to hearing (and seeing) your special friends' stories.

If you are unable to view the video here, click on our You Tube Channel to see it. We would love for your to subscribe to our channel or leave us a comment:)

Happy crafting

Diane

Booboo Bear Easel Card and box tutorial by Wendy

2011-04-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

I made this card and box for a friend and thought I would put together a short tutorial so you can see how I made it............

Products used are Spring Weave Digital Paper Pack, Booboo Bear, Scalloped Background Set and Scalloped Window Box Cut File

Enjoy the video:)

If you can't see our video head on over to our You Tube Channel, we would love for you to subscibe or leave us a comment.

Bunny Goodie Bag Tutorial

2011-04-16T19:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone -- Tracy here and I'm excited to be sharing my very first project with you as a Tutorial Designer for Digital Delights by Louby Loo.

For today's project I've decided to use the Barnaby Bunny topper as well as the Easter Kids Paper Pack.

I love to make goodie bags and when I laid my eyes on Mr. Barnaby I just knew I had to create a goodie bag with him.

If you are unable to see the video below
~ click here to view on YouTube

Supply List:

-- Barnaby Bunny Topper

-- Easter Kids Paper Pack

-- pink paper bag

-- Flourished square "punch around the page" ~ Martha Stewart

-- Scalloped Dot border punch ~ Martha Stewart

-- "Some-bunny loves you" stamp by My Pink Stamper (Even More Punnylicious)

-- swiss dot ribbon ~ www.papertreyink.com

-- plastic bag

-- candy

-- tulle

-- black marker for doodling

Thanks for visiting and I'll see you back here soon!

Happy Easter!!

Hugs,

Tracy

Saturday Showcase - Apron

2011-04-15T20:09:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Saturday Showcase. Today I'm going to show you how to make this adorable apron using

The Baking Bear Set in color and

The Kiss the Cook Sentiment

Just click on the names of the Digital images and it will take you directly to them!

Thanks for joining us.. I can't wait to see what you create!

Huggles, Wanda

How to use Flocking

2011-04-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

Hi there, it's Beth Norman here with another Tuesday tutorial for you. Today I am going to show you how fun flocking can be to work with.

Flocking is a very fine powdery substance that, when applied, appears to be fur. PERFECT for any Digital Delights image, but especially perfect with our Easter bunnies.

Flocking is very popular right now and can be purchased at scrapbook and rubberstamp stores.

I hope this has jump started you to working on your next project.

My image uses Bunny Dylan and Daisy Accessory Set.

Supplies: Digital Delights image, flocking, tacky glue

With a toothpick, spread tacky glue in the areas you want flocked.

With a small object, lay flocking over any glued areas. Gently tap the excess flocking away.

Add flocking to whatever areas you want to look fuzzy or textured. Once finished, your card is ready to be put together.

Put a smile on your family. Create an Easter card full of flocking.
Thank for stopping by:)
Beth!

Easter Wiper Card tutorial

2011-04-10T05:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

It's Cristina from Crafting with Cristina. Welcome back to another tutorial

Today I am in the easter mood. I am using the Snuffles and Snookie Easter Set to show you how to make an Easy Peasy Fun interactive wiper card.

This card can be made in almost any size. Today's card will be 5 1/4x 5 1/4 Square. At the bottom of the post I will include instructions on how to make this card in a standard A2 Size.

The sentiment stamp on the card is the Happy Easter Sentiment, I removed the border around the sentiment in my Gimp Software

Card Size: Closed, 5 1/4 Square
Cardstock: Recollections
Pattern Paper: Basic Grey Euphoria
Ribbon: American Crafts Dragonfly
Coloring: Prismacolor Pencils
Embellishments: Button, Hemp Cord
Stardust Stickles, Glossy Accents
Tools: Martha Stewart Eyelet lace Punch
Fiskars Cameo Appearance Punch

To make this card A2 Size
Two 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" pieces of cardstock, for your card base
One 1 1/2" x 3" piece of cardstock, for your "wiper"
Score your 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" pieces of cardstock at 1 1/2" and 3".

And Follow the same instructions in the tutorial :)
Enjoy...

New Product Saturday - Cupcake Wrappers

2011-04-08T20:38:00.000-07:00

Oh how wonderful Spring is finally here!!! To celebrate it I made some wonderful Cupcake Wrappers with the New Cupcake Wrapper Cut file & PDF. I was just a buzzed about the New Busy Bees Digital paper pack, and of course I had to use all of the Larry the Bee poses. I placed them inside of the Scalloped Background.

Enjoy the video

I wanted to show you how easy it is to use both the Black & White Digi's as well as the pre-colored Digi's I printed this out twice so I could have two of everything.

I can't wait to see what you create!
Huggles, Wanda

Little Dumpling Tag Card

2011-04-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

The birth of our first granddaughter and the end of January inspired this Baby Dumpling tag card. First, we gather our tools and supplies.

Tools

ð Crop-A-Dile (³/₁₆” hole)

ð Craft Sponge

ð Martha Stewart Scoreboard

ð 2 Fiskars tearing rulers

ð Corner Rounder

ð Zutter Round-It-All

Supplies

ð Recollections Adhesive Dots

ð Recollections Valentine’s Pink cardstock (5 ½” x 2 ¾”)

ð Green Cardstock (2 ½” x 3 12”)

ð Recollections Adhesive Tape

ð Prismacolor Pencils:

o Blush Pink (PC 928)

o Pink (PC 929)

o Process Red (PC 994)

o Light Peach (PC 927)

o Black (PC 935)

o Cream (PC 914)

o Yellow Ochre (PC 942)

o Burnt Ochre (PC 943)

o Dark Brown (PC 946)

o Sienna Brown (PC 945)

o Light Cerulean Blue (PC 904)

o Cool Grey (PC 1066)

o Indigo Blue (PC 901)

ð One piece of double-sided printed cardstock. Mine came from a K&Company Studio K Double-Sided Scrapbook pad.

ð CTMH Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2128)

ð SparkleNSprinkle Snow White flocking power

I start this project by printing out my favorite Baby Dumpling characters and accessories from Digital Delights by Louby Lou. In my case, I printed out Little Dumpling, Little Dumpling Accessories, Little Dumpling in Bunny Slippers and Little Dumpling Pram. I set the width at 2 ½” and let the height adjust itself to the width.

Next, I took my printed cardstock and I scored it at 6 inches both horizontally and vertically. After the cardstock was scored, I folded the scored piece until it measured 6” x 12” folded. I then folded one side of the cardstock to the middle and repeated the same on the other so I had four equal panels. I set the folded cardstock aside and returned to my Baby Dumpling images.

Using my Prismacolor pencils, I laid in the colors below and blended them using a baby-oil soaked felt square and a blending stump. Once the tip of the blending stump is wet, blend the colors you’ve laid in by gently rubbing your oil-filled stump in a circular motion on the colors you wanted blended. Lay in your colors and blend using the images below. I started with I started with Dumpling Bear.

Once all the coloring and blended were finished, I took my liquid glass and added drops of liquid glass on the bottom of the pram and in the highlights of the eyes. With a Zig 2-way glue pen, I colored the slippers and then sprinkled flocking powder on the bunny slippers. I also cut the colored bow for all three Little Dumplings and adhered each with a glue dot. After they dried, I trimmed each piece of art to its smallest size without damaging the picture. I set them aside to prepare the tags.

I cut four (4) 5 ½” x 2 ¾” pieces of pink cardstock, punched a ³/₁₆” hole in the top center of each with my Crop-a-dile and rounded the top corners with my Zutter Round-It-All. Then I cut four (4) 2 ½” x 3 ½: green squares and rounded all four corners. Finally, using a craft sponge, I inked the tag, rectangle and card edges with CTMH Hollyhock inks.

To finish the card, I glued the Dumpling characters ¼” from the bottom of each card panel. Then, using my Fiskars tearing rulers, I tore the edges until I was happy with the effect. Because Dumpling in Pram is so much shorter than the others, I folded a portion of the front cardstock over and glued it to just the top of the pram art.

With double-sided, red 1/8” tape, secure the two outside folds to the card, leaving the inside folds open Next, I embellished with pink faux pearls on the fold over piece, the pram wheels, and the bunny pajamas. I attached ribbon from my stash and glued one 1 ¼” x 2 ¾” inch picture of my practically perfect grandbaby girl to each tag. Now I have to send it to my mother-in-law in Springfield, Oregon. But that’s okay. I can always make another one!

Thanks for stopping by!

Diane

Little Dumpling Card w/ prismacolor tutorial

2011-04-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,

It's time for another tutorial for digital delights by louby loo. Today I am doing a quick tutorial on how I color with prismacolor pencils as well as putting together a cute and simple card.

Today I am using the super adorable Little Dumpling and Little Dumpling accessories set.

hope you enjoy my tutorial

Cristina

Pedestal card tutorial by Mary

2011-04-01T20:04:00.000-07:00

Mary from CardzTV did this fabulous tutorial and kindly said that we could post it here for all our viewers too!! Thanks so much Mary, we all love your videos:)

Mary used our Snuffles the Chocolate Bunny for this beautiful card

I hope you enjoyed it and will stop by Marys blog to see her other fun and creative videos.

Hugs
Wendy

Gift Card Tote

2011-03-28T19:12:00.000-07:00

Hello friends. Thank you for taking the time to stop by for another Tutorial Tuesday. It's Beth Norman here with a gift card tote for you and your loved one. There are many ways you can decorate your tote. My tutorial shows a basic tote, and my photo above shows a more detailed tote. For this tote I made bows and placed them at the bottom of my ribbon. The designer paper on the top of the tote can be added before you add your handles. Just measure out the size to fit the tote and whalaa, you have DP on your tote. Next, I added bric brac to separate the DP from the main colour. The possibilities are endless.

Isn't Birthday Pippin perfect for this gift card tote? Birthday Pippin was colored with my new Copics. This is the second time I picked up a Copic markers.

Supplies: 12" x 12" cardstock, double-sided tape, adhesive, bone folder ribbon, horizontal/slit or small circle punch, scissors, digital image from Digital Delights.

Score one side at 1".

Score the opposite side at 1" as well.

With double-sided tape, adhere the scored paper towards the center of your cardstock.

Rotate your cardstock so that the longest end runs from top to bottom. Score at 3 1/2" and 8 1/2".

Fold score lines and close the cardstock as shown.

Turn cardstock so that the longest side runs from left to right. Score at 4 3/4", 5" and 5 1/4".

Fold at each score and use your bone folder to make distinct creases. Your cardstock should bend/crease like the above photo.

Use your punch to place holes where you would like to add your ribbon. There are several ways you can do to keep your ribbon inside of your tote: 1) tape the ribbon on the inside, 2) knot the inside of the ribbon once the ribbon is inside your tote.

Decorate your tote as you would like to.

This tote was decorated with the cute little Pippin the Mouse and Happy Birthday Circular Sentiment, but you could use any image and sentiment you would like.

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial, and that this tutorial intrigued you enough to try it out.

Pippin says to stick around for tutorials every Tuesday and Saturday.

New Product Saturday - Easter Treat Boxes

2011-03-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome to New Product Saturday! Today I'm featuring the new Cube Box cut file and PDF, Cruisin Barnaby digi, Easter Egg Boy digi, & Easter Egg Girl digi. Also I used Digital papers from the Easter Collection and the Spring Weave collection.

To make the cube box cut out the cut file with your favorite program or you can print the PDF file on the back of the digital paper.

Score all the folds

Fold everything first. This makes assembly much easier.

Tape the four flaps. ( I like to put two piece of tape on when I'm using the skinny tape)

Now just assemble your box

Hint: I noticed that on a couple of my boxes I folded the lid a little long. To fix I just trimmed the front.

I cut a piece of acetate 2 1/2" X 1/4". Then folded under about a 1/2" and attach to box. Then attach the remainder to back of Digi. Then I tied a piece of twine around the box. Don't these make the cutest Easter party treats!

Huggles, Wanda

Augustus the Dragon Card

2011-03-21T19:47:00.000-07:00

I would love to tell you that this card turned out just the way I expected, but that would be stretching the truth a bit. Instead, Augustus the Dragon proved to me that there are no mistakes in scrapbooking or cardmaking. Though Augustus started out as a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card, he ended up as a 5 ½” x 8 ½” card. It goes without saying that these pictures don’t do Augustus justice. He looks much better live.

SUPPLY LIST:

ð Sparkle N Sprinkle Fantasy Gold Glitter G1001

ð Sparkle N Sprinkle Waterfall G1071

ð Recollections Boutique Fleur Butterfly Embellishments

ð Copic Markers:

o Nile Green G07

o Spectrum Green G02

o Sepia E37

o Lipstick Red R29

o Sand E33

ð Large Glue Dots

ð Mini glue dots

ð Green flowers

ð Rhinestones – soft green, orange and yellow

ð Krylon Pale Gold Leafing Pen

ð Close To My Heart Bonding Memories Broad Tip Glue Pen (1512)

TOOLS:

ð Fiskars Brick Punch (5/8” x 1 ½” rectangles)

ð Scissors

Download and print Augustus the Dragon image (about 4” high) and “Times A Dragon” sentiment (about 2” high) from the Knight and Dragon Sentiment set (2.7” high) sentiment from Digital Delights by Louby Loo website.

I first colored the dragon’s stomach, wings, face and feet with Copic New Leaf (YG23) which I edged with Nile Green (G07) and blended. I colored the dragon’s tail, arms and hands, and back with Nile Green and his dots with Sand (E33). I used Spectrum Green on the spikes and edged and blended Emerald Green. His tongue is lipstick red and the inside of his mouth is Sepia (E37). I colored the dragon sign with New Leaf. Cut the two images out. Trim the sign with Krylon Pale Gold Leafing Pen. With glue dots, apply the dragon, sign and butterflies to the glittered card. Embellish sign with rhinestones.

Now, here’s where my mistake came in. On a 5 ½” x 4 ½” (folded) card, I applied liquid bonding glue to the bottom half the card with and sprinkled it Sparkle N Sprinkle Fantasy Gold Glitter G1001. Then applied glue to the upper portion of the card Sparkle N Sprinkle Waterfall G1071. I thought my card was finished but didn’t factor in the amount of curling that all that wet glue created on my cardstock. Instead, I should have worked in smaller sections. So, after consulting with a few fellow papercrafters who agreed that Augustus could be left as he was, I pulled some neon green cardstock from my 8 ½” x 11” paper stash, folded the cardstock in half horizontally, and affixed him in the middle of that page. Then I grabbed a bottle of green flowers that I purchased from Oriental Trading Post maybe five years ago and proceeded to strategically place them around the page, affixing them with orange glue dots. I then found orange and green crystals in my stash and centered them on the flowers which worked perfectly with my overall color scheme. The end result is a totally cute, bling-filled card celebrating relationship. How cool is that?

So there a you have it, a simple bling-it-up Dragon Card. I hope this has demonstrated that principle that there are not mistakes, just artistic opportunities to create unique and aestheticlaly appealing projects.

Diane Cook

Creating with Alcohol Ink

2011-03-14T20:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Tutorial here at Digital Delights. Can you believe it's another week already? How time flies.

Are you intimidated by alcohol inks? Have you ever thought about trying to use them, but don't know where to begin? Well, today I have a tutorial to get you jump started for your next project.

Alcohol inks come in several brands. I like to use Adirondack and Pinata brands. Pinata inks are brighter in colour. You can also use re-inkers such as you use with Stampin' Up! or any other brand.

It is important that you use glossy cardstock which you can find at your local scrapbook store. There are on-line stores that carry it too. Use your search engine and put in "glossy cardstock" to find a store for you.

My card shows the darling Easter Egg Peyton. I chose this cutie because the background reminds me of coloured Easter eggs, but you can use any of our images.

Let's get started:

Supplies: Alcohol ink, Blending Solution, hand blender (ie Tim Holtz), felt, glossy cardstock

Drip coloured inks onto your felt. On top of your ink, lightly cover with blending solution. This will help your ink to blend well.

Pounce color onto glossy cardstock.

Keep pouncing until cardstock is completely covered. You may need to add more blending solution to reactivate your ink. Note: new ink will not need to be re-applied on your 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cardstock.

Money saving tip: When your felt runs out, buy felt in large pieces and cut down to the size you want.

Here you can see how different your backgrounds can be.

I hope this tutorial is helpful to you.

Sunday Tutorial - Scalloped Window Box

2011-03-12T22:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to another Sunday tutorial! Wendy has created this wonderful scalloped window box cut out, and I had so much fun putting it together with her new paper pack, and adding some embellishments of my own. What a great gift box! It comes in PDF, SCUT2, AI, DXF, SVG, MTC and EPS formats, so you can cut it out with scissors, or your cutting machine. To purchase the scalloped window box cut out, click HERE and for the Just Girls digital paper pack, click here.

Thanks for watching! Have a great day!

Hugs,

New Product Saturday - Pop-Up Card

2011-03-11T19:53:00.000-08:00

Welcome to New Product Saturday!

Today we are featuring Digital Delights new

Pop-up Card PDF and Cut File. Along with Bunny Daisy, Easter Basket and

Easter Fun Paper. All of there are available Digital Delights by Louby Loo's Store

Decorate tag with Bunny Daisy and Easter Basket

(Hint: Avoid bulky embellishments that may hinder tag movement)

Score Base

Fold and crease card along each score line.

Note: Make all folds with colored side out. Unfold

Adhere ribbon across top along with Eat Your Carrot's Sentiment

Slide decorated tag into slit, lining up bottom edge with folded edges of flaps.

Adhere tag centered between flaps.

Tie a ribbon in hole of tag and add embellishments.

Base creates stand when tag is pulled.

Hope you enjoy making one too!
Huggles
Wanda

Fun-Filled Fantasy Card

2011-03-07T20:27:00.000-08:00

I love bling and I love fairy tales. I can’t get enough of either. So I decided that spring would be the perfect time to bring on the bling. All I had to do was I look around my crop room where I could find just about everything I needed to create this fun-filled fantasy card.

SUPPLY LIST:

ð Stickles Cotton Candy

ð Stickles Start Dust

ð Close To My Heart Liquid Glass

ð Recollections Boutique Fleur Lace Embellishments

ð Recollections Boutique Fleur Floral Embellishments

ð Recollections Red Glitter paper (12” x 12” sheet)

ð Copic Markers:

o Skin White E00

o Sand E33

o Peach 32

o Buttercup Yellow Y21

o Sand E33

ð Red Glitter Paper

ð Mini glue dots

ð Foam tape

TOOLS:

ð Fiskars Brick Punch (5/8” x 1 ½” rectangles)

ð Scissors

Download and print Princess Shona image (about 3 ½” high x 2” wide) and Knight and Dragon Sentiment set (2.7” high) sentiment from Digital Delights by Louby Loo . I first colored the princess’ flesh with Copic Skin White (E00) and applied Sand (E33) to create an inside border. I blended the edges with Skin White. Peach (R32) brought color to the cheeks and lips along with Buttercup Yellow (Y21) lent color to the hair. I used Sand (E33) to shadow her hair. Her dress is is Light Pink (RV21), trimmed with Tender Pink (RV13). Pale Pink (RV10) adds a hint of color to her veil. Cut images out.

I applied Star Dust Stickles to her veil and the bottom trim on her dress. I colored the Dreams sentiment with Tender Pink (RV13) and used Cotton Candy Stickles to accent the trim. I also used Cotton Candy to trim her dress. I then added an extra “twinkle” to her eye by adding a drop of Liquid Glass to the white reflection dots in each eye. Then I set the images aside so the Stickles and the Liquid Glass could dry.

Next I made a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” ivory greeting card base (I cut mine from 8 ½” x 11” ivory cardstock). Using the Fiskars brick punch, I cut out about 10 bricks from red Recollections Glitter Paper and glued them to the bottom of the card, creating a three-rowed brick wall. I trimmed the brick excess from right-hand side and used it to start the next row of brick.s I cut a 5 ½” length lace embellishment and place it on the top of the card. By the time I finished, the

Stickled art was dry. I placed the Dream sentiment on the right side of the card. After applying foam tape on the back of the Princess’ upper torso and placing her on the top of the brick wall, I decided that she must be in a flower garden. Using mini glue dots I surrounded our princess with an assortment of floral embellishments.

Does she inspire the princess in you?

Hope you enjoyed this

Diane

Sunday Tutorial - Easter Layout

2011-03-06T02:59:00.000-08:00

Welcome! So glad you could stop by for another Sunday tutorial! Today's video will show you how I put together this Easter layout, featuring cute, little Barnaby Bunny. To purchase Barnaby, or any of the other wonderful papers, gift bags, boxes, or digi's from Digital Delights, click HERE.

Thanks for watching...have a fantastic day!

Hugs,

Easter Gable Box Tutorial

2011-03-04T18:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday Everyone,

It's Cristina from Crafting with Cristina,and today for my Saturday Tutorial I will show you how to make a EASY Gable box using one sheet of craft stock as well as the Adorable Easter Daisy Digi Stamp From Digital Delights by Louby Loo with a few simply embellishments
This is another great gift idea for a co-worker, friend, or just any time gift, just change up your digital delights stamps.

I did not show it in my tutorial, but I colored the Digital Stamp using Watercolor Pencils
I hope you enjoy my tutorial

Hugs and have a great weekend!

Shaving Cream Technique

2011-02-28T20:02:00.000-08:00

Hi, it's Beth Norman here with another tutorial for you. Easter is not too far away. If you are like me, I rush around trying to get my cards done for an event or occasion, so this year I'm starting my Easter cards early.

I have the Shaving Cream Technique to show you. Doesn't the background look like a pretty Easter Egg? There are so many possibilities with this technique. Have fun!

Easter Egg Briley is anxious for Easter to arrive too.

Easter Egg Girl and Happy Easter Sentiment.

Supplies: Foam shaving cream, re-inkers or alcohol inks, glossy cardstock, popsicle stick, tin foil.

Lay out a piece of tin foil. Spray foam shaving cream onto tin foil. Use a popsicle stick to spread the shaving cream around. Spread the shaving cream in a large area so the cardstock edges will be completely covered.

Drip re-inkers, or Adirondack alcohol inks, onto shaving cream in a random manner.

Create yummy-looking swirls with your popsicle stick.

Place your glossy cardstock into the shaving cream. Pat down, making sure the outer edge is pressed into the shaving cream as well as the center.

Lift cardstock off of shaving cream. Use a popsicle stick to scrap away the shaving cream.

Once shaving cream has completely dried, wipe off with a paper towel.

Example of different backgrounds.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Beth

Sunday Tutorial - Tent Topper Birthday Card

2011-02-26T20:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome to another Sunday tutorial for Digital Delights! Today I'll be showing you a Tent Topper birthday card featuring Celebration Charlie and one of the new coordinating birthday papers designed by Wendy. Just click HERE to purchase these adorable birthday papers and coordinating digi's...they're perfect together!

Thanks for watching...Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

New Product Saturday - Gift Bags & Boxes

2011-02-25T20:05:00.000-08:00

Hello and Welcome to New Product Saturday.. My name is Wanda and I’m so excited that I get to bring to you the

New Products
from Digital Delights by Louby Loo!

Today I’m featuring the NEW St. Patrick’s Day Digital Papers,
the Square Box Cut files,
and the Gift Bag Cut File.
We’ll start of with this adorable little gift bag. Print your Digital Paper with your favorite computer program..

For the gift bags I used the regular copy paper

(Hint: make sure you set your printer to borderless)

Cut the bag out using the Gift Bag using the Cut File or you can do it by hand with the PDF file. These files are now in Digital Delights store you can get it here.

When cutting your bag with the cut file, note which way you want your paper so the design is at the top of the bag.

(Hint: When cutting copy paper, make sure you use an old mat.. The new mat sticks and will tear the paper)

Score the fold lines and fold.

Put your Double sided tape on the inside of the large flap on inside of bag right along the edge. Do the same on the bottom flap.. You can put a small piece of tape on the printed side of the small side flaps at the bottom of the bag.

Assemble your bag..

Carefully pinch the top together folding in the side of the bag.

To get this effect.

Now take your topper and side over the top of the bag and center. Punch two hole with a hole punch and tie your ribbon…

For this topper I just cut a 31/2 X 31/2 square

Decorate the front with your favorite
Digital Delights Digi… I used the
Circular St. Patrick’s Sentiment and Shamrock Pat. He was a “Friday Freebie” but now he’s available in the store here.

Our next project is the “Gift Boxes”..

These are so simple with the cut files, which are available here. Using your favorite program and your cutting machine. Pick the size you want.
They come to fit card sizes of 6X6, 5X5, and 4X4.

Or you can resize to whatever size you would like.

I again used Digital Delights St. Patrick’s Digital Paper. I printed it out onto Card Stock. On the 6X6 box I used DCWV “Nana’s Kids” Card Stock because my printer won’t print the larger size paper.You will need at least a 10X10 sheet for this one.

(Hint: Make sure your printer settings are set to borderless)

After cutting the box, score 1 inch from the edge on each side of the box.

(This is the same for each size box.) Fold your side in..

Put a piece of double sided tape on the printed side of each flap. Then on the

non-printed of the opposite side of the slit.

Fold the flaps in and secure to sides to form box.

Now it’s time to decorate…

In the 5X5 box I made these cute little candy wrappers and wrapped them around Hershey nuggets.
(You know you want to find gold in the Leprachun's pot!)

In the 4X4 box I giving a gift card.. This little guy is Leprechaun Larry. He is also available in the store here. You can also use these wonderful boxes for your dimensional cards… The uses are endless.
(Hint: if you find the boxes aren’t quite sturdy enough for you, just add an extra piece of card stock in the bottom of your box on the inside.) I would love to see all of your ideas!Thank you for joining me today!
Huggles, Wanda