Monday, December 31, 2007

It's Cricut Monday

I really am going to try to add a Cricut project every Monday. I have just loved owning my bug. It is such a great tool that I know will grow more valuable in time. I am late posting because my project today is somewhat comprehensive and took a little longer than usual to make.

I made a baby mini album as a gift for a friend's upcoming baby. She is of course having a boy. I thought this would make a cute announcement type mini album. I am going to put his name on the front. Inside is room for photo and I stamped places to fill in date, weight, and length.


Contents: Paper - Paper Studio and Heidi Grace; Ribbon - from my stock the polka dots is American Crafts; Flowers - prima; Bling flower - Paper Studio; Baby Bottle - cut using my Cricut (Doodle Charms Cartridge); Album made with card stock cut with my Cricut using the Design Studio and George Cartridge

I hope she enjoys this as I hope you do to. Thanks for looking!

Saturday, December 29, 2007

New Favorite Color Combo

I was looking through my paper and realized that green and orange is one of my favorite color combinations. So, I quickly went to work putting together a needed Happy Birthday card. Simple, yet fun!


Contents: Paper - MME; Ribbon - The Paper Studio; Flower - Paper Studio; Button - from my stock; Stamp - Michael's $1 Stamp; Stamp colored with Copics; Glitter - Sugar Glitter by Doodlebug Designs

As I am typing this, I have realized that another new favorite of mine is glitter. I love to use it in small or unsuspecting ways. Of course, the trick is to always go back and seal your glitter to keep it into place.

Friday, December 28, 2007

Celebrate Friends

I am to the point where I could really use some new/fresh stamps. I have looked and looked. There are so many options, but nothing is sparking me. So, I am on a quest to find something fun and fresh. Any thoughts?

Here is another creation with the rub-ons. I used just the corners here. Much fun!


Contents: Paper - MME; Rub-ons - Cloud 9; Flowers - Prima; Transparency Saying - JoAnn's

Thanks for looking! All comments are always appreciated. :)

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Love . . . expressed in Rub-ons

I am blessed to have the most wonderful husband. He is such a romantic. It is so much fun to make love cards. Sadly, these are the cards that sell the least. But, I still have to throw one in every now and then.



Contents: Paper - MME and Paper Sudio; Stamp - Michael's $1 Stamp; Ribbon - generic; Rub-ons - Cloud 9 Design

This is the first time I have ever used rub-ons. I must say that it was a wonderful experience. I get all the hype about them. They were super easy and really added such a cute and sparkly accent to the card. I will definately be dabbling in them more.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Snowflake Anniversary Card

This "Happy Anniversary" card turned out so cute. I made it for my in-laws whose anniversary is on the 31st.


Contents: Plain Cardstock; Snowflake Stamp - Michael's $1 stamp; Anniversary Stamp - unknown; Glitter - Sugar by Doodlebug Designs




I have been very ill throughout December. It has been crazy. However, I do plan to restart my Cricut Monday's and adding more projects.

Enjoy! Thanks for looking!

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Baby Girl

I seem to make and sell more baby cards than any other type of card (well, wedding runs a close 2nd place). Here is another baby girl card - quick but cute!

Paper - Bazzil and Paper Studio; Flower - Bazzil; Brad - Paper Studio; Embossing - Cuttlebug; Stamp - Technique Tuesday

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

My Favorite Christmas Card

I just completed my very favorite Christmas card that I have made of all time. It is a fun card with a new twist on an old idea. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Merry Christmas!


Credits: Pattern Paper - Cloud 9 Design; Santa Shape - Cricut from the Doodlecharms Cart; Cardstock - Bazzil; Buttons - generic; brads - Paper Studio; Nose Colored with colored pencils

Fun and really not too difficult once you get passed the Santa!

Monday, December 03, 2007

Basic Cricut Card - George Cartridge

I have really been enjoying my new Cricut. I am hoping to have some time to really get some projects done with it. So far, I have pretty much only done basic things with it. I think it will come with time and patience (and a few more cards).

Card Details: Paper - My Minds Eye and Bazzil; "Thanks" cut with my George Cart; Ribbon - generic

Thanks for looking! I am going to try to post a "Cricut Creation" on every Monday. I'm sure I will miss a few here and there, but that is my goal. :)