Hello Kitty Birthday Card and Matching Mini Journal

Hello Everyone,

I'm back with another cute Hello Kitty Card and a Mini Journal 

that I made for my little cousin's 4th birthday. 

This is a Portrait A2 size card

The Kitty was cut out at 3 1/2"

For the enamel dots I used the homemade ones that I made using Pony Beads, 

which you can see how I mad them in one of my previous posts. I glued them down using the Large Glue Dots from Zots.

For the sentiment I used the Inkadinkado Celebration Expressions 60-30571

I also used Recollection Card Stock for the Hello Kitty Die cut and the layering of the card.

I used the Marvy Uchida Corner Rounder Punch to round out the corner, and the Scalloped Diamond Border Punch from EK Success for the green strip behind the kitty.

I got the idea for the journal from Nicole but the measurements are a bit different from hers.

The card stock used for this journal came from the 

Dixie Diva Recollections Signature Especial Paper Pad

The journal measures 3 1/8"x4" closed

The green/white stripe from twine American Crafts measures 16"

I used a 5/8" Recollections Lever Circle Punch for the green accents circle.

I punch a hole in the middle of the circle and the front tab of the journal, 

and secured it in place using a light blue Recollections brad

The card stock for this journal was cut at 4"x7 3/8" and scored it at 2 7/8" and 6"

For the inner matts I used Recollections Bold Basics Paper Pad, and they measures (front)2 5/8"x3 3/4", (Mid)2 3/4"x3 3/4", (Tab)1 1/8"x3 3/4"

I cut 12 pieces of copy paper that measures 3 1/2"x6". I folded stacked them all together and folded them in half, then while having them all stacked together I used my exacto knife to cut off 1/4" from the end so they can have a nice finish.

Then I stapled them all together using my stapler.

I made this box to put the mini journal inside. It measures 1"x 4 1/4"x4"

I used an Envelope Punch Board but in the future I recommend using a

scoring board instead; It's waist lest card stock.

I also used the Spellbinders Dies Standard Circles Large Set S4-114 (4th Die)

and Lacey Circles Set S4-293 (3rd Die)

I inked up the edges of the circle using an aqua green ink pad from Personal Sentiments

For the sentiment I used the Inkadinkado Celebration Expressions 60-30571

I used the Boxbuster website that TheCraftyOwlUK recommends in her youtube video.

Check her out by clicking her.

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Enjoy the moments and have a blessed day!

Lots of Hugs & Smiles,

~Lourdes~

14 Days of Love Blog Hop

Hello My Crafty Friends,

 Here are some projects that I've put together for the Valentine's Day PTA Fundraiser at my children's school.

Five Sided boxes

I was Inspired to make these two five sided boxes after watching PootlesPaperCraft

 YouTube video Stampin' Up! UK 5 Sided Box Tutorial I also used the Cricut Doodlecharms Cartridge for the hearts and scalloped hearts.

Cupcake Boxes

 
These cupcake boxes were made using one sheet of 8 1/2"x11" sheet of 110 lb. cards stock. The bottom colored lining is the center piece of the scalloped circle. This is so the oils from the cupcake won't stain through the box.

Gift Box

I made this gift box using one 8 1/2"x11" sheet of card stock.

Rose Box

This marshmallow rose box was made using the Cricut Elegant Edges Cartridge, MaymayMadeIt Simply Spanish Stamp Set, and a 12"x12" sheet of card stock.

Treat Boxes

 

I made these three treat boxes using peachy keen stamps, and the 

Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2 Cartridge and a 8 1/2"x11". 

Note:  I recommend using the options to use two sheets of card stock because it is easier to assemble.

Mustache Card

This is a 5 1/2"x8 1/2" card. The inner sentiment for this mustache card was made using my cricut expression and adhesive foamies. I had created a stamp. The mid piece of the sentiment was very intricate, so I had to modify it using bic markers. I also added the "?" manually.

Bookmark Note Cards

I made these bookmark/note cards using the gift card holder measurement on the WeRmemory Keepers Envelope Punch board. I also used the ovals and scalloped oval Spellbinders dies, Scrappy Moms Stamps, Hero Arts Stamps, and CraftSmart Stamps.

Personalized Cricut Sentiment Cards

This is a 6"x6" card. I created this sentiment using my cricut expression. I used different fonts and flipped the sentiment. I then added zig two way glue to the letters while they were still on the cricut cutting mat. Then while using my clear ruler I aligned a white card stock that measured 5 1/2"x5 1/2" over the letters. I pressed down and waited a few seconds for the adhesive to stick and pulled up the card stock. Then presto, instant perfect placement of each letter.

This is also a 6"x6" card. In this card I used the leftover card stock from the previous sentiment I had created; waste not want not.

Thanks for stoping by.

Have a blessed day!

Lots of Hugs

~Lourdes

Here's the line up for the blog hop:

Saturday February 1 - Amanda Rhodes http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

Sunday February 2 - Lourdes Collazo http://CreativeCraftsNiche.blogspot.com/

Monday February 3 - Eileen Fields http://www.craftykards.blogspot.com

Tuesday February 4 -

Wednesday February 5 -

Thursday February 6 - Lisa Jones http://www.ljcreation.blogspot.com

Friday February 7 - Amanda Rhodes http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

Saturday February 8 - Erica Thompson http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com

Sunday February 9 - Brenda Knapik http://www.disneygirlcrafts.com/

Monday February 10 - Amanda Rhodes http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

Tuesday February 11 - Lisa Jones http://www.ljcreation.blogspot.com

Wednesday February 12 - Erica Thompson http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com

Thursday February 13 - Amanda Rhodes http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

Friday February 14 -