Fall Luminary

Ready for some fall decorations? This luminary, one of our Holiday Extravaganza projects,  is perfect for your fall centerpiece.

Use the Artbooking Cricut cartridge to cut the panels. I used Autumn Terracotta paper. I set the cricut machine for 5 inches, real size dial. Click the overlay button and "e" and you're set. You need 3 panels to create the round luminary or 4 panels for a square. 6 panels can fit on 1 12 x 12 piece of paper.

Take the edges of the left over paper and cut 3 (or 4 if making a square) 5 inch by 1/2 inch strips. These will be used as the seem to hold the panels together. If you are making a square, fold the strip lengthwise in order to make a crisp edge.

Use a good adhesive, such as liquid glass, to attach the panels together.

Decorate the panels with leaves. I used leaves cut with the Art Philosophy cartridge. The paper used was Huntington, barn red and New England ivy. The last decoration is the jute ribbon at the bottom.

Add a candle in the middle-- I used a Party Lite 3 inch pillar candle but any votive or tea light will work as well.  And you are ready. Make a few luminaries in different fall colors for a perfect centerpiece.

Making a Luminary Using the Artbooking Cartridge

When I saw a sample luminary in the Idea Book, I knew I had to make one. Take a look at page 17 of the Idea Book and see what I mean. Well, I love candles. I love leaves and the whole Fall season. I couldn't wait to try this out.

With Autumn Terracotta paper, I used the Artbooking cartridge. I set the cricut on 5 inches, real size dial. Make sure you set the real size dial! Press "overlay" and the "e" button. This is on page 50 of the Artbooking booklet. Cut out 4. A 12 x 12 sheet is big enough for 6 cuts (just in case you were interested in making multiples).

I then cut out 4 strips of paper, 5 x 1/2 inch and scored it in the middle long ways.  Attaching the pieces together took a little bit of patience and sticky fingers. I used Liquid Glass for a stronger hold. But I ended up with liquid glass all over my fingers as well as my project.

To decorate it, I cut out leaves from the Art Philosophy cartridge and added some jute ribbon at the bottom.

This will be one of the projects we will be making at the Holiday Extravaganza on October 12 in Sunnyvale. There is still time to register. Please contact me at cathryno@gmail.com if you would like more information.

Sarita Card

Here is one of my favorite cards I have made this week. I actually scraplifted the idea from a pinterest board. It was based on a card designed by Gina Brandsetter (http://gmbscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/07/sneak-peek-sarita.html). I made a few changes-- but really not many.

Supplies:
Sarita Paper Pack
Jute Ribbon
Sarita Assortment
You Only Live Once Stamp set - Hostess Rewards set, not available for individual purchase
Ink- Outdoor Denim and Goldrush