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!

2 Free files this week!

I wanted to let you all know that there are 2 free files available this week at www.designsoncloud9.com! Go over and grab them while they are free! :) Here is a layout I finished the other day as well...

Happy scrapping!