Friday, March 20, 2015

SRM Stickers & 17 Turtles Everyday Polaroid by Shantaie


Welcome back with another fun filled post featuring one of the cut files from 17 Turtles. 

Shantaie here with you and I hope you have had a chance to take a look at their fabtastic digital cut files, like the one I have used on my layout called everyday Polaroids 3!  Isn't it so cute!?


The cut file was super simple to use with my Silhouette, and I really appreciate that they open and import quickly in whatever format you choose! 

I love how perfectly the sentiments from SRM's life is good fit into the theme of everyday Polaroids cut. I trimmed the sticker to add a word to each section creating a title that extends the length of the page.  

SRM Stickers - 17 Turtles Eeryday Polaroid by Shantaie - #layout #17turtles #digitalcutfiles #everydaypolaroids3 #silhouette #borders #stickers #sentiments

It's rare for me to skip adding a little textile element on any project but this minimalist green shimmer twine bow with frayed ends was just enough to make me happy! 

SRM Stickers - 17 Turtles Eeryday Polaroid by Shantaie - #layout #17turtles #digitalcutfiles #everydaypolaroids3 #silhouette #borders #stickers #sentiments

There are few things that bring as much joy to a crafty girl as instant gratification, and the truest and simplest way to achieve that is with border stickers!!! I'm serious about this love affair!!!!!   Peel a pretty border in a beautiful color and place it where you want it, and "BAM"! Perfect green scallop border in 2.o seconds, I'm pretty sure SRM should be nominated for some type of award for this genius product!

SRM Stickers - 17 Turtles Eeryday Polaroid by Shantaie - #layout #17turtles #digitalcutfiles #everydaypolaroids3 #silhouette #borders #stickers #sentiments

Thanks for stopping by and as always thank you for all the sweet comments you leave us, we love to hear from you! 


Want to WIN gift card from 17 Turtles?  Just leave a comment and you might just win.  Or how about using a special discount code for SRM fans to use on purchases of 17 Turtles Cut Files.  Here's the code: 
17TURTLES25SRM  This code is good from now through March 31st.   

Thursday, March 19, 2015

17 Turtles Bee Happy Tag by Cassonda


Hello SRM Fans!! Cassonda here with you today to share with you a sweet project featuring a 17turtles cut file called Everyday Carnival Tickets AND some fun SRM products.



The base for my HUGE tag is actually some package backing. Never throw those away...some companies have the prettiest packaging. :)  I added some springtime papers by Doodlebug for a yellow background and dotted papers for the scallops. I love how they look when they're layered all together. I also tucked in some pieces of a Gold Lace Doily. 


I'm a layers kind of girl so after my background area was set I went to town making my tag pretty. I added a banner sticker from the We've Got Your Border/Bright set across the top, a Life is good Sticker Sentiment a little bee from Jane's Doodles Garden Friends clear stamps and some ribbon with a button to tie it up. I wanted some of my tickets to be solid and some to be open. So when I sent the file to my silhouette I made sure I had both options ready. The file includes 4 designs to choose from....I think the camera is my favorite. :)


I hope you enjoy this tag and will create something "Happy" for someone else.
Have a wonderful Day! ♥

By the way… Want to WIN a gift from 17 Turtles?  Just leave a comment here on the blog and you might just win!  Or how about using a special discount code for SRM fans to use on purchase of 17 Turtles Cut Files?  Here's the code: 
17TURTLES25SRM  This code is good from now through March 31st.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

SRM/17 Turtles Layout by Christine


Welcome back to day #3 of the 17 Turtles/SRM celebration!


I love cut files and I think SRM Stickers & 17turtles is such a fabulous pairing! I am so excited to see what the rest of the team has to share with you!  Christine joining you today with a layout that features SRM Stickers and the Floral Bouquet file from 17turtles.


SRM Stickers Blog - SRM & 17 Turtles Layout by Christine - #layout #sweet #digitalcutfiles #stickers #17turtles

I decided to cut my flowers in white and back them with various colors of vellum.  I used a medium weight cardstock and because it was a detailed cut I set my Depth at 3 and my Speed at 30.  My blade was set at 4.  I got a perfectly clean cut using my Silhouette at those settings! I then put them together to create a wreath on the layout.

SRM Stickers Blog - SRM & 17 Turtles Layout by Christine - #layout #sweet #digitalcutfiles #stickers #17turtles

I love the softness of the vellum against the black and white but this file would also look neat unbacked or using some patterned papers!  I used a fine tip glue pen to attach the vellum.

SRM Stickers Blog - SRM & 17 Turtles Layout by Christine - #layout #sweet #digitalcutfiles #stickers #17turtles

To carry on the Black and White color scheme I used the We've Got Your Sticker Sweet set.  I used the big "Sweet" for my title and put it right onto the picture.  I then used white word stickers  to create a visual triangle on the layout.  Embellishing around it with some gems and enamel hearts helped add a little sparkle. 

Thanks for stopping in today - make sure to keep coming by to check out more new projects using 17turtles!  Want to WIN gift card from 17 Turtles?  Just leave a comment and you might just win.  Or how about using a special discount code for SRM fans to use on purchases of 17 Turtles Cut Files.  Here's the code: 
17TURTLES25SRM  This code is good from now through March 31st.   

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

SRM/17 Turtles Grateful Fall by Annette and WINNERS!


Welcome back to our celebration of 17 Turtles Digital Cut files!  And check at the bottom of this post for the WINNERS of our new Chalkboard Markers!

Hello…  Annette Allen here with you today.  It is my day to share SRM Stickers and 17 Turtles.  Hope my card makes you "Smile"!

SRM Stickers Blog - SRM Stickers & 17 Turtles by Annette Allen - #17 Turtles #card #doilies #stamps #janesdoodles #punchedpieces

I first started with the new SRM Stickers:  6" Green Lace Doilies. 
I thought it would be fun to use it as a stencil, so I took my Memento Luxe ink pad and dabbler to create this fun lace background.

SRM Stickers Blog - SRM Stickers & 17 Turtles by Annette Allen - #17 Turtles #card #doilies #stamps #janesdoodles #punchedpieces

 As you can see it came out really pretty but we are not done yet.
I cut up the 6" Green Lace Doilies and filled in all the white space of the card. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut this fun sentiment from 17 Turtles Grateful Fall. I totally love the script in this cut file.




SRM Stickers Blog - SRM Stickers & 17 Turtles by Annette Allen - #17 Turtles #card #doilies #stamps #janesdoodles #punchedpieces


SRM Stickers Blog - SRM Stickers & 17 Turtles by Annette Allen - #17 Turtles #card #doilies #stamps #janesdoodles #punchedpieces

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Crafting.

Want to WIN a gift from 17 Turtles?  Just leave a comment here on the blog and you might just win!  Or how about using a special discount code for SRM fans to use on purchase of 17 Turtles Cut Files?  Here's the code: 
17TURTLES25SRM  This code is good from now through March 31st.

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Here are the winners of SRM's new Chalkboard Markers.  Email me your mailing address and you'll be receiving a package of goodies soon!  Email:  susan@srmpress.com

Chantal Vandenberg said...
Great project!




Lisa said...
Love the dimension of the hats and the addition of the neon colors! FUN project Annette!



Jingle said...
These are amazing! I am excited to try it!




Leanne said...
Great project. Love all the possibilities with this chalkboard.



buglvr2010 said...
These look awesome!

Monday, March 16, 2015

Guest Designer - Juliana Michaels & 17turtles


Welcome to a very special day!  It's the beginning of a feature of 17turtles Digital Cut files and a spotlight on Juliana Michaels who has created these wonderful files.  17 Turtles offers a wide range of digital cut files that are perfect for paper crafting, scrapbooking and other craft projects such as cards, home decor, wall art and more.  Over the next 2 weeks you will enjoy all the different ways our design team use 17 Turtles files.  And you can WIN a 17 Turtles gift card?  Just leave a comment on our blog.  We are giving away 1 gift card per week for the next 2 weeks.  See details at bottom of this post.

And today we welcome Juliana as a Guest Designer!  Juliana is a super talented crafter and designer not to mention one of my very favorite people!  She was a member of the SRM design team in 2013 and we love her work and are so happy to welcome her back.  



For her project today Juliana has created an adorable Easter project using SRM's new Kraft Window Boxes.  These boxes are great for cards or for treats as well.  And Juliana used SRM's new Jane's Doodles Springtime clear stamps to decorate her box and her card.  The "Hoppy Easter" cut file is perfect for this project and she created just for this post.  How fun!  It's available in her shop today!

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What a happy or should I say "hoppy" font!  It goes perfectly with that little stamped bunny, flowers and butterflies.  And I love the "grass" Juliana has added across the bottom. 

SRM Stickers Blog - Guest Designer - Juliana Michaels & 17 Turtles - #17turtles #digicutfiles #easter #hoppyeaster #janesdoodles #clearstamps #kraftwindowboxes #spring #giftbox #DIY

Love how Juliana created a matching card to go with her little treat box.  That gift is going to make someone very "hoppy"! :)

SRM Stickers Blog - Guest Designer - Juliana Michaels & 17 Turtles - #17turtles #digicutfiles #easter #hoppyeaster #janesdoodles #clearstamps #kraftwindowboxes #spring #giftbox #DIY

Want more info on 17 Turtles?  Here you go!

Want to WIN gift card from 17 Turtles?  Just leave 
a comment and you might just win.  Or how about using a special discount code for SRM fans to use on purchases of 17 Turtles Cut Files.  Here's the code: 
17TURTLES25SRM  This code is good from now through March 31st. 
"Hoppy" shopping!

Join us tomorrow when Annette Allen plays with digi files from 17 Turtles!

Friday, March 13, 2015

Chalkboard Kraft Bag by Cassonda


Hi SRM crafty friends! Cassonda here today to share with you this cute little kraft bag I made using the new Chalkboard Markers. Here's how I did it.

First I punched some 2" circles out of thick cardstock to create astencil. Then I used the Easy Chalkboard Marker to color in the circles on the kraft bag (I placed a small piece of chipboard inside the kraft bag so the black wouldn't soak through.) 

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Next I took the Bistro fine tip white chalk marker and some cute Jane's Doodles Stamps (Life is Good and Home Sweet Home) and colored the chalk ink right on the stamp. After the black had dried I stamped the white right on top. This was very easy to do and clean up was a breeze. And who can resist those butterflies and clouds! :)

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Last step was to decorate my bag with a SRM Silver Doily and to wrap my kraft bag with some ribbon, a bit of twine, flowers and other other embellies. The Happy Spring sentiment sticker on the 1 1/2" white punched piece is the perfect added touch.

SRM Stickers Blog - Chalkboard Kraft Bag  by Cassonda - #kraft #kraftbag #twine #punchedpieces #stickers #sentiments #spring #doiliy #EASYchalkboardmarker #chalkboard #janesdoodles #clearstamps #twine #DIY

I hope you enjoy and put to use some of these chalkboard markers. You can cover a big surface with the black pen or just a little bit...the choice is up to you.
 
~Cassonda

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Small Things with Great Love by Shannon


Good Morning SRM fans!  Shannon here and so excited about SRM's new Chalkboard products!  You've seen a ton of inspiration featuring the new Chalkboard Markers being offered at SRM! It's my turn to show how versatile these markers really are...and chalkboards are all the craze now, even after the trend seems to have been around forever.  So I guess it's more than a trend, it's an essential basic!

I created this canvas using the Easy Chalkboard Marker, the Bistro Markers 6 mm tip (both White and Fluorescent) & the Bistro Markers Fine Tip (both Fluorescent and White).  In fact, I used every Chalkboard product that SRM offers!

SRM Stickers Blog - Small Things with Great Love by Shannon - #chalkboard #markers #white #blackboard #fluorescent

The markers are so fluid, yet they give you the ease of marking exactly how you want to! This is an 8X10 canvas, I seasoned the "Blackboard" before adding the quote.  Here's a link to how you can season almost any surface:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msr9CpNBNcE#t=18

Here's what I created…. 
Click on images to enlarge!

SRM Stickers Blog - Small Things with Great Love by Shannon - #chalkboard #markers #white #blackboard #fluorescent #canvas #DIY

Here are some close ups of the quote and texture.  Love how the fine tip creates the bright dots in the background.  I love the way this turned out and can't wait to make more in the future!

SRM Stickers Blog - Small Things with Great Love by Shannon - #chalkboard #markers #white #blackboard #fluorescent #canvas #DIY

SRM Stickers Blog - Small Things with Great Love by Shannon - #chalkboard #markers #white #blackboard #fluorescent #canvas #DIY

If you would like to WIN some of these awesome markers, be sure to leave a comment here on the blog and keep your fingers crossed.  

Thanks for letting me share!!! 
Now, go pick up some chalkboard markers and get creating!! 

Psssst….. by the way…..  SRM is featured on the My Favorite Things Challenge Blog today.  Hop on over and check it out:   http://www.cardchallenges.com/2015/03/mft-color-challenge-17.html

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Chalkboard Frame Teacher's Gift by Tessa Wise


Aren't you loving the chalkboard craze?  It's Tessa Wise joining you today with another chalkboard gift idea!  I created this one for my oldest daughter's teacher.

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I bought the frame at the store.  It was pretty on it's own but so much more fun to personalize!  I cut a piece of black polka-dot paper to 8x10 and put it inside the frame.  

The new Bistro Chalk Markers are perfect for writing on glass.  They don't smudge easily and wipe right off when you're ready.  I drew a little welcome sign on it but I think it would be cute with spelling words, a countdown to a special day, or test reminders, too!  

SRM Stickers Blog - Chalkboard Frame Teacher's Gift by Tessa Wise - #gift #teacher #chalkmarkers #chalkboard #school #stickers #twine #DIY

 I added a few details to the frame to make it a little more fun.  A couple of chipboard stickers from Simple Stories were the perfect embellishment to the corners.  I wrapped the top with Cantaloupe Baker's Twine and tied it in a bow at the corner as well.

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At the bottom, I added this definition sticker from the Say It With Stickers Mini Sheet: Fourth Grade Sticker Sheet.  It was the perfect last touch!

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Mrs. Trachsel has been such a great teacher this year!  My daughter can't wait to give it to her on Teacher Appreciation Day.  I'm going to wrap it up with a set of the fine tipped Bistro Chalk Markers too!  I hope she likes it!

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Thanks for joining me!
Be sure to leave a comment here on the blog for a chance to WIN some of these fabulous markers!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Graduation Chalked Muslin Bags by Annette


Hello SRM Stickers friends.  Annette Allen here with you today to share a new product and a fun way to use it. Let's get started.

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SRM Stickers now carries Marvy Uchida Chalk markers…YAY!  I am sharing how you can use them on SRM Stickers Muslin Bags. On today's project I am using SRM Muslin Bags/Medium 4x6.

SRM Stickers Blog - Graduation Chalked Muslin Bags by Annette - #markers #chalkboard #EASYchalkboard #stickers #graduation, #giftbag #fluorescent

I first started with using the Marvy Uchida EASY Chalk Board Marker extra-wide tip. I masked off the area and also added this fun silhouette from Hazel & Ruby.

SRM Stickers Blog - Graduation Chalked Muslin Bags by Annette - #markers #chalkboard #EASYchalkboard #stickers #graduation, #giftbag #fluorescent

TIP:  I recommend putting a piece of paper inside the bag to absorb any of the marker that leaks through the muslin bag. 

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With it being March it is time to start planning for those graduates.  I used SRM Stickers: Stickers By the Dozen (Graduation).  I first added the graduation hat to a piece of card stock then adhered to the muslin bag, next I added these fun sentiments to add to the celebration. SRM Stickers adhere very nicely to these muslin bags.

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You can also personalize with color like I have done on these.  I used Marvy Uchida Bistro Chalk Marker Fluorescent Pink and Fluorescent Blue.

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Chalking.