I created this card "Precious Baby" for our granddaughter who is due in June. I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #921. I used both the positive and negative pieces from the punch to create the layered ruffles across the onesie and the positive piece from the punch for the border strip at the top. I love the vintage feel of this card and the little details that the punch added. ~ Joan ~ Layering the positive and negative pieces from the punch to create layered ruffles. Using the positive piece from the punch to create a border strip... Continue reading

If you have a die cutting machine you will love this Kreaxions thin "Butterfly Die"! Since the Design Team featured the "Butterfly Die" for their reveal on the first I thought I would use the die again, but in a different way. I used the negative piece from the die to create this card. After making my base card out of white cardstock I covered the front with washi tape. I then cut out two butterflies using the die and used the negative pieces. I adhered them to the front of the card over the washi tape and added my... Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a card I created for one of my grandchildren. I created this whimsical Easter card with patterned paper scraps and materials I had in my stash. I also used the Kreaxions Circle Cutter, the B Stencil, Positioning Parts 8cm (small) and punch #302. I embossed the doily and then cut it in half before attaching it to the card which made a great focal point for the bunny. Continue reading

I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #905 with no insert to make the black border strip. The little hearts are the negative pieces from the punch. You talk about getting a bang for your buck ... I love that you can get so many different looks from the same punch depending on the inserts and/or stencils you use with them. ~ Joan ~ Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a "Snowflake Card" - to create this card I used the Star Stencil and the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #312 to create the snowflake doily. I then used an embossing folder to emboss it. I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1punch #920 to punch the border strips and used both the positive and negative pieces. Continue reading

I created this Christmas card using Kreaxions products. I used the Star Stencil along with the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #902 with the "A" insert to create the doily. The border strip was made using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #916 (one of my favorite punches). Wishing you a Merry Christmas - Joan Continue reading

Is it ever to early to start making your Christmas cards? For as many as I have to make I'm thinking I should have started months ago. This card was easy to make because I used the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. I created the Christmas wreath by cutting 1 1/2 inch and 1/2 inch circles. Adding a banner, a little seam binding and some jingle bells finished it off. ~ Joan Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a Halloween project. If you need a quick and easy not to mention cute Halloween project ... this is it. I used the Kreaxions Circle Cutter to cut the circles. What I love about the Kreaxions Circle Cutter is that you can cut multiple circles at once, making this project super quick and easy. What you will need: Kreaxions Circle Cutter Adhesive Twig Ribbon What you will do: a) Cut 12 circles for each pumpkin you make {The size of the circles will determine the size of your finished pumpkin.} b) Fold each circle in half.... Continue reading

Can you believe it's going to be fall! Where did summer go?! With that thought in mind I thought I would get a head start on some fall cards. I created this card using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #918 to make a border strip. I also used the Kreaxions Punch Mate which makes punching soooooo much easier. ~ Joan Continue reading

Joan here today with my Design Team share: August!? I better get busy making the grandkids teacher's gifts! What teacher doesn't like getting a note of appreciation? For this card I used the Star Stencil and the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #305 with the A insert. I distressed and inked the edges to add a little texture. I love the detail that this punch provides. Continue reading

Joan here today starting off the month sharing a card I created to celebrate the 4th of July. I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch # 912 to make my border strips. I also used the Kreaxions Punch Mate ... LOVE this tool and I have no idea why it took me so long to try it?! If you're doing a lot of punching this tool is a must have. It makes punching a breeze. Continue reading

Joan here today: A “Honeycomb” embossing folder, some black, white and yellow cardstock and some embellishments, along with the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #918 make a happy, little bee card. … So I’m off to do more of what makes me happy … paper crafting. I used the Kreaxions punch with no insert to create those cute little border strips. Continue reading

If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies. Joan here today sharing a card I created using the B Stencil,the Circle Cutter,the Kreaxions 4 in 1 Punch #901 and Positioning Parts 6.8 (small). The little butterflies are the negative pieces left over from punching the circle. I love how dainty they are. This is one of my favorite punches. Continue reading

Can you believe it’s the end of April?! These cards created by the DT shout "spring" … be inspired. Chris: Hello, using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #303 and the Star Stencil Tracy: Make A Wish, using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #920 Charity: Hello Spring, using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #912 Linda: Blue Bird, using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #905 with the A insert Joan: Spring has Sprung, using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #310, the Circle Cutter, the B stencil and Positioning Parts 8CM (small) Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a card: Do you Pinterest? I’ll admit it’s one of my guilty pleasures … when I can find the time. I was looking for ideas for shaped cards and came across “piano cards” … amazing! So many cute ideas. This is my take on a piano card. I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #904 to make the border strip. With all the Kreaxions punches … oh my the possibilities! Continue reading

To go along with a “SPRING” theme, I created this fun card. I found a butterfly rubon in my stash from Jenny Bowlin (hard telling how long I’ve had it … a long time). I used the Kreaxions Butterfly die along with the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #916 with the “A” insert. Using the punch on the butterfly’s wings added some interesting detail. Think “SPRING” and be your own kind of beautiful! Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a card: I created the doily for this St. Patrick’s Day card by using the B Stencil, the Circle Cutter, the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #920 along with Positioning Parts 8CM (small). To create the short little border strip I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #905 with no insert. Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a St. Patrick's Day card. Perfect circles … yes please! And that’s what you will get every time you use the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. Cutting circles has never been so easy. This tool cuts circles from ½ inch to 10 inches … perfect every time. Continue reading

Joan here today sharing a card: Send you X’s and O’s to that special someone this Valentine’s Day. I created this “Forever Loved” card using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #905 with the A insert, the Star Stencil and the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. Continue reading

Did you know Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages ... and who doesn't like receiving a Valentine?! Joan here today sharing a card I created using the following Kreaxions products: To make the border strip I used the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch # 917 with no insert. To make the doily I used the star stencil and the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #917 with the A insert. Running the background through my embosser added some texture. The rest of the supplies I found in my stash. Continue reading

Joan B. here today sharing: Valentines Day is just around the corner and this year I’m making my cards. For this card I made a border strip and punched both sides with the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #905 ( perfect for Valentines Day). I then ran the strip through my Cuttlebug embosser and backed it with a pop of red. Adding some ribbon, an embossed heart and the sentiment completed this card. I think the punch work adds a bit of elegance to this otherwise simple card. Continue reading

Joan here today: Receiving personal mail in your “mailbox” (you know that metal box on your porch) not your in-box is becoming a lost art. I’m talking about notes/letters that are sent for no reason in particular. Notes that convey a sense of warmth, friendship or love. Consider how a note/letter would touch someone in your life … now consider sharing that note/letter. I created this card for just that purpose. I used the following Kreaxions products: B Stencil Circle Cutter Positioning Parts 6.8 (small) 4 in 1 punch #921 Continue reading

Joan here today sharing: There is just something special about making your own gift tags for your presents. I made this one using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #312 with no insert to punch a snowflake border on the edge of the tag. I then used the negative piece to add some depth. I created the doily using the Kreaxions star stencil and the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #902 with the A insert. I gave the tag a vintage feel by bleaching the edges of the tag and doily. Continue reading

Thinking of small gifts for the grandson’s teachers (that they will actually use) can be a challenge. But who couldn’t use some cute winter printed tissues and some hand sanitizer? I used my Cricut and the Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge to make the boxes out of Kraft paper. I used the Kreaxions Star Stencil and the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch # 915 with the A insert to make the doilies. Adding the doilies, some twine, a button and some jingle bells turned these plain little boxes into cute Christmas gift boxes. Continue reading

Joan B. here today sharing a Christmas card. I created this Christmas card using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #914 with no insert, creating border strips. I backed part of the cut out on the strip with red circles from a hole punch. I then layered the strips creating the Christmas tree. I love border strips they are so versatile and can be used in so many ways … let the creativity begin! Continue reading