The new year is upon us...

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! It always amazes me how fast it comes and goes. All the preparation that goes into the celebrations, and they are gone in a flash! But, at least we have the time to create some beautiful memories with our loved ones. I wanted to share a few new items with you today, available on www.designsoncloud9.com

Wow! It's almost Christmas...

I can't believe that Christmas is just days away! I am so glad that my shopping is done, now I just have to wrap things up (gotta love the gift bag!). 

Just want to share a few new creations, and wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

New FREE file and more!

Boy, is this the busiest time of the year, or what!?! Shopping, cooking, baking, traveling, parties, wrapping gifts, etc., etc., etc.! I have been busy with some new files too. Check them out at www.designsoncloud9.com

New video...

Can you believe December is here already? It has surely crept up on me this year! I wanted to quickly share with you some of my newest patterns as well as a new video!

weekly free file plus more...

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones! I just wanted to share some new files, the new weekly free file, and a new layout or two! Check them all out at www.designsoncloud9.com! :)

I haven't forgot you, blogger...

I have been really busy this week getting ready for a scrapbook retreat this weekend, and I am very excited about it! I have a couple of new free files to share with you... available until Sunday. And there is a sale going on right now at www.designsoncloud9.com! Get 40% off any purchase made!

Tuesday tip...

I bet you thought I forgot about my Tuesday tip! Well, I almost did! Today is just a little tip that I learned from a friend and has helped me! If you own a paper trimmer (or any tool) by Fiskars, did you know that they have a lifetime warranty on them? I have had 3 old paper trimmers replaced for free... if they start to cut crooked, or the numbers rub off, just contact Fiskars and they will send a brand new replacement! Now that is some great customer service! Happy Scrapping!

New free file...

I wanted to share some of the new files, along with this week's FREE file... check them all out at www.designsoncloud9.com!

Tuesday tip and a new file...

It's Tuesday tip time again! I was given a camera by a very gracious pal of mine and I can't wait to try it out and make some more tutorials!

I am going to share a tip today that I haven't shared before... we're talking top secret here! lol The eyes and faces of your paper piecing characters are perhaps the most important features to making a cute piecing. I shared before about how I cut a ton of eyes in different sizes and store them so they are handy when I need them. I hate to have to cut those little eyes each time I cut a character out. But, what I didn't share is what eyes I use... I use the egg shape from the 'Doodlcharms' Cricut cartridge.

You would think that a 3/4 inch egg would be too large for the typical sized piecing, but remember that the cartridges put shapes in reference to each other, so the 3/4 or 1 inch egg is the perfect size for most faces. I also cut them using the shadow feature to get slightly larger eyes.

So, if you hate to cut little eyes each time you cut out characters, try cutting a batch of different sizes to have on hand. Even if you don't have the cartridge I mentioned, you can still find an eye shape you like and cut some out ahead of time.   I hope this helps you some and maybe saves you a little time when cutting and piecing your cuties together!

Here is a new file available at www.designsoncloud9.com!

Happy Scrapping!

New FREE file for the week...

I have been working onthis creepy mansion for a few weeks and finally got it to a point where I liked it... It is the free file this week, enjoy! Click here to grab it!

Some new files...

I have been busy this week creating some new pattern files and digi stamps. I can't believe it is time to make files for snow and winter and the holidays! Here are some of the new files, along with a layout I created...

Tuesday tip...

I haven't been able to do any videos lately because I had borrowed my dad's camera and he needed it back... so I will be doing 'Tuesday tips' until I can use the camera again! 

This week's tip is about an alternative way to shade your paper piecings or die cuts. I use the Cat's Eye chalk ink for most of my shading along with actual chalks, but if you don't have just the right color it can be frustrating. You can use a 'Versamark' ink pad or pen to add depth and shading to your pieces. This ink pad and pen give a watermarked effect which basically means that wherever you apply the ink it will become a darker shade of the paper color. You can find these 'Versamark' ink pads and pens at your local craft store such as Michael's.

Happy scrapping!

This week's FREE file...

Just wanted to share this week's free file available here! Enjoy and happy scrapping!

Newest FREE file, and new scrapbook kits...

Happy Monday and welcome to a new week! The new free pattern is listed here for the week, enjoy! I am excited to announce a couple of new scrapbook kits available here! These kits include lots of pretty papers and quality cardstock, as well as some special piecings and ribbon! Happy Scrapping!

Happy weekend!

I had a great time scrapping some friends yesterday! I think we do more chatting, but that is the fun of it right?!? I hope you all enjoy your weekend... here is a few new items and 2 recently completed layouts. Happy scrapping!