Which was first, the Chicken or the Egg?

Which was first, the Chicken or the Egg?    The Egg?

Always was my answer with the infamous question!  Mind you, I always back my answer with a.... do I really care? "

I do know however, this Chicken was so fun to make and even though a little high-priced to me, well worth it when finished. File can be purchased at: http://www.sunshine-hobby-works.at/49219/huhn-ei

For the record, there are no directions included but easy to piece it together correctly.  Just stare down the picture! 

 

This Chicken Egg is about 5-6 inches tall and very sturdy when finished.  I am setting my Chicken on my kitchen window and putting fresh potpourri inside.  

Thank You for stopping my Blog and have a great weekend!  

Judy Tesla Stark

ScrapCuts By Judy Mother's Day Ideas

                                                          Garden Party Box by Svgcuts

  Mother's Day in 16 days and as usual, I am running behind.  Lucky for me, Svgcuts.com just released a few days ago, "Garden Party Box Cards."  The birdhouse folds into an envelope so nicely and anyone you send this to, will love it.   Again, the hardest part was choosing which paper to use for the project.  I am using Graphic 45.   Below is the side and back of card.

Also in this set, is the Adirondack chair.  It also folds into envelope for mailing.  So cute and finished within minutes,

Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by my Blog.  Checkout my storefront on Etsy!

                                                             Judy Tesla-Stark

ScrapCuts by Judy - Goodbye March and Hello April

Umbrella Bag file by SVGCUTS

Time to get those Easter crafts started!  I loved making the newly released Umbrella Bag by svgcuts.  Very quick and easy to make.  The back of the design is a straight half of the umbrella, which is great to use as a centerpiece.  This keeps it from rolling over etc.  

Looking at the basket/bag above, the white oval is where you can write/stamp a personal message.  I used 3  12x12 papers and each bag took around 20 minutes.  The hardest thing for me, is choosing which paper to use.

TIP:   Save your scraps of papers!  I put mine in a plastic container marked Spring/Easter and next year, hopefully will use them.

                                                    Thank you for stopping by my Blog!

                                                                  Judy Tesla Stark

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Hopping on the Bunny Trail  

   I hope everyone had a good Valentines Day.  It seems like the holidays are flying by or is it I am slowing down?  

  Please be advised the "ScrapCutsbyJudy" Etsy store is my primary selling storefront and effective March 01, 2017, the only place to purchase my files.  It is on this website ONLY, I will be offering new files and any assistance.  Check my store regularly as I will be adding more svg files. 

  Bosskut has now closed it SCRAP SUPPLY doors.  I bought my Bosskut Gazelle 8-9 years ago and for 2 weeks, never plugged it in.  I just stared at it!!  After those two weeks though, I cut away and never looked back.  I learned so much from using this machine and Funtime software.   The owners and staff at this company were A++++ and I hope they enjoy their retirement years.  

  If you are wondering which machine I would recommend , it is bar none, the SILVER BULLET for serious crafters and businesses.  I own 6 different electronic cutting machines and my Silver Bullet is my favorite.  Yes, the machine is expensive compared to buying a $300- $350 machine BUT, I own 4 of one brand alone and still don't have the quality or performance of my Silver Bullet!  Think about this..  None of those four machines have the metal construction, the speed or the cutting depth and accuracy.  OR CAN CUT 18 inches!!!  The owner and staff are hands on and AAAAA+++.   And buying those 4 lesser priced machines, ended up costing more than 1 Silver Bullet.  

  Have a great weekend and Please remember to go to my Etsy Storefront.  Click the store link on the right of my page.  Thank you.

                                                           ScrapCutsbyJudy 

                                                            Judy Tesla Stark

Newly added Halloween Files now available - ScrapcutsByJudy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapCutsbyJudy/items

  Summer is coming to an end and now is as good as any time, to start making your Halloween projects!  New files were added today on my online Etsy store 
I made a series of 10 Halloween cupcakes which are perfect for cards, invitations and your layouts.  Check these out and other new files.  

Thank you for stopping by my Blog and have a great week!

Judy Tesla Stark

Fire & Dragon Fly Lantern

Dreaming Tree  Fire & Dragon Fly Lantern

  Leo at Dreaming Tree, has another winner to his list of 3d files!  This file is gorgeous when completed, sturdy and versatile. Very nice size.  9″H x 5.5″W x 5.5″D  Summer Nights and Flights SVG Bundle   Leo is giving as a free file, Halloween inserts for this design. Also giving away a new cutting machine http://woobox.com/456ro3   Check it out!!  

I am currently working on uploading Halloween files to my online store at Etsy.

www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapCutsbyJudy  Probably two more weeks before available.                                                                                                                       

      LOOK  who is 6 months old!

Samantha & Liam wearing their party hats I made for them!  I bought the hat design online at Silhouette of America design site.  I love this hat! 

  I can't finish this post without saying how horrible this week has been! If you believe in prayer, please pray for the families who lost loved ones and our country.  

   THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG

Judy

Happy 4th of July ~ Scrapcuts by Judy

                            Happy 4th of July to everyone! 

 I love the 4th of July and celebrations.  Family time and to celebrate our birth as a Nation. A big thank you to all whom keeps us safe in these times of uncertainty. The above picture is a Rocket Lantern!  LOVE THIS FILE!  Designed and offered by Dreaming Tree. Stars and Stripes Forever SVG Bundle

 The  bag above is going to be my "go-to" design for gift bags. File available at Svgcuts.com. Travel the World SVG Kit.  This gift bag is very solid when completed.  I used American Crafts solid paper/card-stock for the bag and the outside printed paper is : Colorbok Designer Paper Patriotic Old Glory.  Both, I bought from Amazon.  I found the adorable Bear Print n Cut on the Silhouette Store.

  

Notice the nice zigzag dimensional effect when completed?  Very easy to assemble.  Tip:  You can color your clear rhinestones with a Sharpie or alcohol based marker/pen such as Copic.   

The Route 66 box card is included in the same set as the bag.  Really had fun assembling this card and it's great for a birthday card for hubby or retirement perhaps?  I used American Crafts card-stock and the postcards and stamps are Graphic 45.  "Safari Adventure. "  

Have a safe holiday and thank-you for stopping by my blog.

Judy Tesla- Stark 

Happy 4th of July ~ Scrapcuts by Judy

                            Happy 4th of July to everyone! 

 I love the 4th of July and celebrations.  Family time and to celebrate our birth as a Nation. A big thank you to all whom keeps us safe in these times of uncertainty. 

 The  bag above is going to be my "go-to" design for gift bags. File available at Svgcuts.com. Travel the World SVG Kit.  This gift bag is very solid when completed.  I used American Crafts solid paper/cardstock for the bag and the outside printed paper is : Colorbok Designer Paper Patriotic Old Glory.  Both, I bought from Amazon.  I found the adorable Bear Print n Cut on the Silhouette Store.  

Notice the nice zigzag dimensional effect when completed?  Very easy to assemble.  Tip:  You can color your clear rhinestones with a Sharpie or alcohol based marker/pen such as Copic.   

The Route 66 box card is included in the same set as the bag.  Really had fun assembling this card and it's great for a birthday card for hubby or retirement perhaps?  I used American Crafts card-stock and the postcards and stamps are Graphic 45.  "Safari Adventure. "  

Have a safe holiday and thank-you for stopping by my blog.

Judy Tesla- Stark 

Summer Nights T-Lite Holder

        This project is:   Summer Nights T-Lite holder  just released by Dreaming Tree.  

Summer Nights and Flights SVG Bundle is the name of the kit.  This kits screams tropical and colors and just what I needed to work with.  I love color!   Below is a picture of my t-lite holder lit up.  

Makes you want a bowl of sherbet or a Mia-Tia cocktail doesn't it?  It holds 4 t-lites and great to put in your home for accent.   The FREEBIE is a 1 lite holder and adorable.

The paper used was Graphic 45 Artisan Style Collection.  I also used American Crafts card-stock from the Tropical pack and raspberry vellum I had in my pile of oldies!

Thank you for stopping by my blog and please check out my online Etsy store.  Scrapcuts by Judy

Cold Beer ~ Hot Grill ~ Tackle Box full of Lures ~ "Happy Father's Day"

 Cold Beer ~ Hot Grill ~ Tackle Box full of Lures 

       "Happy Father's Day"

  Next week is Father's Day, and I am ready and moving on to 4th of July.  All 3 of my projects shown, are designed by Svgcuts.com.  I openly am admitting I am really, really liking the box cards Mary designs!  All 3 cards fit into an envelope for gift-giving.  I would rate all 3 projects as easy to medium levels.  

 

   
  If you look closely at the top tray and bottom one of the tackle lures, you will see they are faded out in places.  I wanted this affect of worn out lures, "lucky lures".  I used the print n cut pieces Mary had included in the extra folder.  After printing these, I used a baby wipe to quickly remove some of the ink!  I love the finished affect within seconds. I always use photo paper to print my PnC's.  I consider a box of baby wipes a necessity for scrap-booking.  I am definitely a messy glue person and have a baby wipe in front of me to clean on the spot. 

  Thank you for stopping by my Blog!  If you have time, please check out my online Etsy store.  www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapCutsbyJudy  

  Judy Tesla Stark

Shadowbox Fun

Happy Spring and Happy Easter!

  After seeing this cute as can be new release from svgcuts, I was ready to do a few vinyl projects.  Luck was on my side as Michael's had their shadowboxes 50% off!  Shadowboxes make great gifts for others and for your own home.  Either of the above projects were under $10 to make.

  The grow box is a 8" by 10" and the coffee one is 5" by 7".  Neither project requires much vinyl and I used scraps I had to make mine.  The coffee mug is also from Svgcuts.com and very easy to make IF you watch the video one time. :)   The title for the coffee/mascara file is from Silhouette online store.

Thank you for stopping by my Blog and I hope you will checkout my online store.

Scrapcuts by Judy    www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapCutsbyJudy

Have a great week and Happy Easter  !!!!

Judy Tesla- Stark

3D Mushroom Set

3D Mushroom Set is now available in my Etsy Store.   This set has been so much fun to work with!   Available for $1.99 and the design pattern comes with a summary/ instruction sheet. Easy design to put together!  This set is a digital cutting file for electronic cutters.

Each product will contain a SVG, WPC, AI, Vector PDF file and a JPG.

Easter Chick and Raccoon are NOT included. Chick is by StinkinCute and found on the Silhouette store. Raccoon is part of the Woodland jpg set offered by Prettygrafikdesign on Etsy. 

My grand daughter asked me to make these for her Baby shower which was a Woodland Friends theme.   My first reaction was, "WHAT??  It's a baby shower!  What's the world coming to?  Well, I must say, it was absolutely beautiful with her additional accents etc.  I made almost 40 of these and only had 2 left on the tables!  So my 3D mushroom was born!   This can also be used for other holidays, birthdays and accent pieces for any room.  

Thank you for stopping by my Blog!

Judy Tesla Stark

EASTER Card in Box

Easter Card in Box NOW AVAILABLE!  

This was such a fun card to design and make!  Easy to put it together. 

I used American Craft paper for this file and recommend at least 65# weight and 80# is better yet. After 10 years of using only Scotch quick dry glue, I have changed my glue and love it.  Dries quicker and thicker.  Easy cleanup and the price is less.  I have switched to PH Neutral PVA.  Black and white tag and I buy the 4 oz for $7 on Amazon.

    Lineco product.  Not sure if Scotch changed the formula but it seemed thinner and not drying as quick.  Of course ,it could have been a bad bottle or just in my mind but a few other crafter's stated the same thing.  SO?? 

Here are 2 more pictures of the new Easter Card in Box.  thank you for stopping by my blog!  Have a great week.

    

Judy Tesla Stark

Boho Butterflies Bag and Vase

Above are 2 pictures of the 5 items in the svgcuts kit.  Boho Butterflies.  What fun it was making these!  Either project would make a nice gift for someone. 

The above gift bag was very easy to assemble.  Large enough to use as a catch-all on your desk.  Since I used solid paper for my butterfly; I shaded my project with my Copic markers.  The butterfly design is delicate but no problem cutting using my Silver Bullet machine. 

I enlarged the vase pattern so my completed vase is 6" by 9" and I love it!  A quick and easy project to make.  I used Bazzill Card Shoppe 100# paper, which I purchased from Star Lit Studio .  Check this online store out!  They give 5 star service, carry htf items and super-fast shipping!  I believe my total cost in making this vase was under $2.  I added some decorator stones and a t-lite.  

I am thrilled a new 3D svg design business is open online!  DREAMING TREE  and do they have some great designs!  Check them out and get your free design.  

Today I am finishing my Halloween treat bags and cards.  Will post soon.  Happy Fall and thank you for stopping by my Blog.

Judy Tesla Stark