Posh Princess

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No, I'm not a princess. I am however part of Studio RA's creative Team. I wasn't sure how I felt about having my bio up on Facebook. I try to maintain a low internet footprint. After the introduction of Zigg, I might just have to use HTTP Tunnel Pro more often. HTTP Tunnel Pro effectively blocks your IP address from any site you view. If you want to get an idea of your footprint log on to Ziggs, or at the very least Google yourself.

To see complete Digital Credits click on the photo above. It goes without saying: Do not take my work or anyone else's and use it as your own without proper credit.

Bottle Toppers

The bottle toppers could be used for any long neck 750 ml bottle. Here are some quick instructions to create your own:

1. Cut a piece of cardstock measuring 11" x 3.5" wide
2. Score at 2.5" from the top of the long end. (The score line will be 3.5" in length)
3. Punch or cut a hole aproximately 1.25" in the diameter (for some bottles the hole may need to be wider). Centered above your score line (between the top of your card stock and the score line)
4. Decorate as you like. Click on the images above to get a description of the materials and stamps used for each topper.
   

More Cards

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I made 2 cards using 2 different Studio RA Kits. Here is the full description for each card:
Paris Card
kit: French Flea Market Frenzy 02
Tag: Club Scrap
Stamps: Cavallini Paper Co.
Holiday Card:
kit: "Deck the Halls"
Created by Royanna Lea Fritschmann
Stamps: Club Scrap

I really love how the Eiffel Tower prints out from Royanna's kit. Just like a lithograph! I could have taken it a step further and distressed or antiqued the print, but time is not on my side right now.

Note: Ink jet prints give a more matte quality than do laser printers. Use this difference to your advantage :).

Hybrid Cards with Studio RA

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Feel Better Card

I made this card using French Flea Market Frenzy from Studio RA and Hero Arts stamps. The flower is composed of a Hero Arts Flower stamp (bottom piece) topped off with a Flower from the Studio RA Kit. The card is "Matchbook" style. I used my handy dandy "Score-Pal" to get the edges just right. I just got the Score-Pal and I honestly don't know how I got by with out it!

Notecards and Folder

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I made this cute little set of note cards and folder using "My Gurlz All That" digital scrap kit by Royanna Fritschmann. On sale for only $1.00, who can resist!

The "Notes" is your basic Algerian font found on most PCs. I think it works well with the kit. My note cards are 3.25" by 5.0". I made the portfolio from 8.5" x 11" cardstock. I followed a tutorial video from Dannie G for making the portfolio. My cards were a little smaller, therefore I cut the width of the portfolio down to 10.5". I made the size adjustment after cutting out the portfolio. It was easier that way and the paper waste was negligible. Here is Danni's video:

For the envelopes I used the program from Red Castle, Printing a sheet of envelopes. Make sure the envelope size is at least 0.25" greater for the width and length. Enjoy and post your links to your creations in the comments. I'd love to see them!

Mini 3x3 Cards with envelopes and box holder

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I made these quick 3"x3" cards with envelopes and holders from this great little design I saw on Mel Stampz blog. I won't repeat the instructions, because they are fully described on Mel Stampz blog, as well as a pocket book variation.

I did not cut out the envelopes or the box with scissors. I used the templates found on Mel Stampz's blog and converted them to Klic'n'Kut templates. Download links at the bottom of this post. Note: The red lines are folds, so use the cut by color setting. Emboss the red, cut the black.

I then used the Sophisticated Momma kit from RA Studios at Divine Digital for the letters, box and Thanks mat. A hint about cutting the letters: It helps if you stroke the letters with a 15px black line in your image software.

The stamps I used were from Hero arts and Club Stamp. Have fun!

Box Klic'n'Kut template
Envelope Klic'n'Kut Template

Little Boy Thank You Cards

I am now on 2 wonderful design teams, Selena Neal ( DigiSkrapnMomma) and RA Design studios (Royanna Fritschmann). The cards shown above are some quick hybrid cards I whippped up from the Royanna's "I'm sooo rusted" kit. I thought the kit was perfect to make some quick Thank You cards for a little boy I know.

My husband actually helped me enhance the idea by reminding me how much he liked comic books when he was a kid. The last card in Purple is hard to see, so I put the digital mock up above and have a freebie piece from the card for you to grab below. Clicking on the mock-up above will reveal hints on how to recreate the card. I followed a wonderful tutorial in Photoshop User magazine for a Lichtenstein type effect to create the Pop Art freebie. I'm planning on using this tutorial for a variety of other effects. Well that is all for now.

Download Link