Designs on Cloud 9

Some new stuff...

2012-03-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

I am looking forward to scrapbooking with some friends tomorrow! I hope you all have a super weekend! Here are some things I have been busy with...

Weekly FREE file and a new video...

2012-02-19T07:37:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post to share this week's free file and a new tutorial video. I hope you all have a fabulous week!

new stuff....

2012-02-15T06:19:00.000-08:00

I know it has been some time since I posted, sorry! I have been trying to plan a move to Florida, which is proving to be more difficult than I had thought. There are just not many houses made to be accessible to wheelchairs (the bathrooms at least)... and of course I can't live where I can't use the restroom! lol I am staying positive and know I will find something... it just may take a little time.

Anyway, here are some of the new sets available at www.designsoncloud9.com:

FREE file with just a $5 purchase!

2012-02-04T10:15:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to quickly share that I have a FREE file available with just a $5 purchase this month! Enjoy! Check out the details here!

New FREE file plus....

2012-01-31T16:53:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is February 1st tomorrow! Wow, how the time flies. This week I have a cute new free file you that you can get here. And here a just a few of the new patterns available:

New patterns to share...

2012-01-19T15:21:00.000-08:00

Don't you just hate when computers just don't cooperate! I worked all day correcting some files because the software just wouldn't work right... ugh! Well, anyways I wanted to share a couple of the new files available on designsoncloud9.com. Happy Scrapping!

some new files and a layout to share...

2012-01-15T14:24:00.000-08:00

Greetings! I just wanted to quickly share some new files and one of my recently completed layouts with you. I hope you are enjoying a terrific weekend! And don't forget to grab this week's free file here

New scrapbook kits...

2012-01-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share 2 new scrapbook kits that will be available tomorrow on www.designsoncloud9.com. And, for the 4 comments that I received on my last post, I have decided to give each of you a $10 voucher to the site! Just email me at designsoncloud9@gmail.com and put 'blog comment' in the subject to claim your prize! Thanks so much for the input!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-04T16:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to you all! I have been busy creating, and am looking forward to bringing you some new things in 2012. Here are some of the things I have been working on...

Sometimes I wonder... just how many of you read my blog? I would like to make it a place that you enjoy going to read and poke around. Leave me a comment on how I can improve, what you would like to read about, if you want a more personal life touch, etc... I will pick a random comment to win a $10 gift voucher to www.designsoncloud9.com Thanks for your input! :)

The new year is upon us...

2011-12-29T15:12:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-12-19T21:10:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-12-13T10:13:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-12-01T18:16:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-11-20T17:01:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-11-10T14:46:00.000-08:00

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...

2011-11-01T16:41:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-30T17:26:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-23T06:24:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-22T19:08:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-10-17T20:02:00.000-07:00

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

Newest FREE file, and new scrapbook kits...

2011-10-10T05:45:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-10-08T05:29:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-10-04T18:39:00.000-07:00

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!

September has flown by!

2011-09-27T14:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast time has been going by! I tried to post about a week ago, but blogger was giving me a hassle so I pushed it aside. I have so many new pattern files on www.designsoncloud9.com since I last posted... you will definitely want to check them out!

I have also completed several layouts, that I will share with you...

And some exciting news... I am looking to add a cardmaker to my design team! If you love to color in digi stamp images and would love to be a part of my team, send me 3 samples of your work to designsoncloud9@gmail.com (design team call goes through Oct. 15)

Oops! I haven't been blogging in a while....

2011-09-03T14:21:00.000-07:00

I tell myself everyday to do a blog post, do a blog post... and everyday I get distracted with another project and forget! Here are a couple of layouts I have recently finished, along with some of the new patterns available at designsoncloud9.com... happy scrapping!

I have big news....

2011-08-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to post that I am now offering scrapbook kits at www.designsoncloud9.com! They are in limited quantities, so be sure to check them out soon!I will be adding more varieties as I can complete them. I am also sharing some of the newest patterns... happy scrapping!

New patterns available...

2011-07-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

As hot as it is outside it is hard to imagine that school is starting soon, and then around the corner comes fall. I have been working on a few fall and Halloween files, as well as others. You can find them all here! I am part of a great blog hop all about babies on Aug 2-4, so be sure to check back!

Ignoring my blog again! Oops!

2011-07-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share some of my new files, as well as a couple of layouts I have recently completed... enjoy!

New school bears file and more...

2011-07-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share some of my new files with you as well as a layout I just completed. I hope you all enjoyed the Scraps Blog Hop this weekend... the winners will be announced soon!

Have a terrific week and happy scrapping!

New files and a layout!...

2011-07-06T11:18:00.000-07:00

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend! I just wanted to share a few new files available and a layout I just completed.

Also, I am part of a huge blog hop that starts on July 9th! Please check back to see some talented bloggers and their creations... all using scraps! Maybe you will find some inspiration to use up some of the scraps you have been saving! :)

Big News!....

2011-07-01T09:30:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to announce that Designs on Cloud 9 has a design team! I am so honored that these talented ladies chose to be on my team, and I can't wait to see the wonderful projects they have in store to share. Please welcome Debbie, Rainie, Sue, Samantha and Staci to the team! You can read more about them here.

I also wanted to share with you a layout made with the 'funny farm' set and some new files available at designsoncloud9.com.

Happy Scrapping and enjoy your weekend!

Some new items...

2011-06-20T13:29:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a layout that I made with the 'Pink Paradise' pattern set, and also show you some of the new files available at www.designsoncloud9.com!

New garden gnomes set...

2011-06-17T13:15:00.000-07:00

I have a set of garden gnomes now available along with some other cute stuff! I also wanted to share a video on how to make a layered digi stamp card. Happy scrapping! (be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to keep up with everything new! Sign up form is on the top right of this blog) The newsletter will start in July.

I've been a busy little bee...

2011-06-12T17:23:00.000-07:00

I've been busy creating more cutting files and thought I would share... you can get them all at www.designsoncloud9.com

Some new girly files, a layout, and a new video...

2011-06-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

I have been busy creating as usual, and wanted to share... Happy scrapping and enjoy! Be sure to check out my Youtube Channel for the latest videos!

All about Dad Blog Hop winner & some new files...

2011-06-05T06:16:00.000-07:00

I am having some trouble posting comments with blogger, so I will announce the winner of my blog candy from the 'All About Dad' blog hop here! LISA R. your lucky number came up and you win $50 in patterns from my site, www.designsoncloud9.com! I will send you an email.

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the hop! :)

I also wanted to share some new files that are available now...

New videos...

2011-06-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

I wanted to let you know about some new videos I have on Youtube! I not only want to offer you some cute paper piecing patterns, but I would love to help you create with them as well! Let me know if there are techniques you would like some help with. Click here for my channel.

Be sure to check back here on the 4th for a Father's Day Blog Hop and of course some great blog candy! Happy Scrapping! :)

Outta this world kid...

2011-05-26T20:32:00.000-07:00

I worked with my 'Outta this world' file and created this layout. Here are a few sneak peeks as well to some files to be added to the website (that is as soon as the host site I use gets back up and running!) I hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! Happy scrapping! :)

Some new files and digi stamps!

2011-05-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

I have listed a couple more cutting files on www.designsoncloud9.com and am now offering digi stamps! Be sure to go check them out and remember that you get 50% off any purchase of $25 or more! Happy scrapping!

New patterns and a layout...

2011-05-22T19:22:00.000-07:00

I was busy this weekend working on patterns and a layout. It gets harder and harder this time of year to make myself stay inside and work... it is just so gorgeous outside and I just love the warmer weather... Hope you all have a fabulous week! Happy scrapping!

Long time, no post...

2011-05-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share a recent paper piecing file that is on www.designsoncloud9.com, as well as a video of my craft space. Please excuse the shaky camera! This is my first video attempt. Enjoy and happy scrapping! :)

Busy busy busy!

2011-05-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

I have been busy with work as well as some family matters and am sorry for ignoring my blog! Here are some recent things I have been working on... I hope you all enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! Happy scrapping!

Tuesday Tip...

2011-04-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

I have a little tip to share today that I saw on the web somewhere a while back...

I love the look of the half pearls you can buy to put on pages as accents or flower centers, etc... Well, do you hate having to spend the money to buy all the colors available, and even then you can't find just the right color for your project? From now on you can just buy the white pearly colored ones and color your own with a permanent marker (like all those colorful Sharpies they came out with). I was skeptical when I first saw this tip, but I tried it and it really works!

Now I'm off to buy the big set of colored Sharpies! :)

I forgot to blog!!! :(

2011-04-25T15:06:00.001-07:00

I forgot all about my blog these past few days! So I am going to share some pics of some recent layouts I have made along with some new cutting files at www.designsoncloud9.com I hope you all enjoy!

Also, starting today if you make a purchase of $25 or more on www.designsoncloud9.com you will get 50% off!! :)

Tuesday tip...

2011-04-19T16:51:00.000-07:00

Just a quick tip today about the ribbon I put around my photo mats. I love the look of ribbon and the texture and dimension it adds to a layout (or card, or whatever!).

If my photo mat is 5 inches across, I lay the ribbon across the mat and cut it so about half an inch lays over each side. I then add adhesive to the back side of the ends (just on that half inch section on each end), and fold them around the back of the mat and secure the ends down. Now I have a ribbon going across my mat that I can slide my photo under if I want.

I always like too tie a little knot or put a bow on the ribbon just to give it a finished off look. For the knot, I just tie a small piece of ribbon in a single knot. Before I tighten the knot down, I place a small spot of liquid adhesive where I want the knot to stay... this way it won't move or come un-done.

Thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping! :)

New layouts...

2011-01-12T16:50:00.001-08:00

It was nice and sunny today, but still too icey to go outside. I love to look at pictures of others crafters' work spaces and thought I would share mine with you. I have never quite decided how I would like everything organized so it is not perfect, but I enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!