Some New Projects

Last week I showed you my new crafting toys that I bought myself for my birthday. I've spent some time learning how to use my Silhouette Craft ROBO and I've done a couple of projects with it. I'm really enjoying it, now that I've figured out the litlle tricks and tips.For a while there I was wasting a lot of paper and card stock.Cutting small text was the hardest part. It took me a while to figure out that I had to change the width of the line being cut. I was practicing with different fonts and did my niece's name and initial.With the pieces that were usable I made some notecards for her. She write's thank-you notes for any gift she receives, so I know they'll get used.I also cut the scallops on some of the card, the flourishes, and the flowers and butterflies with the cutting machine. They make a great dimensional effect.I am in love with this banner! The flags are cut from blue card stock and the hearts and ovals from red bandana-print paper. Inside the ovals I put the letters, so it was one swipe through the machine to cut them. The heart design came with the star and stripes, so it was perfect for this project. Behind the bandana paper I put pearly metallic white card stock, so it shimmers a little.
To see what other people have finished this week, visit Three Under Two at Lit & Laundry, our hostess for Finished for Friday.