Glenda's Cards

My Sheri Crafts - Ch. 80 Happy St. Patrick's Day

2012-03-03T07:38:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Happy Saturday everyone! Time again for a fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts! Challenge 80 is Happy St. Patrick's Day - Make an easel card and add a shamrock. I enjoy doing easel cards! Of course, several variations can be done. You can find a tutorial at SplitCoastStampers for the basic easel card. I made a Twisted easel card and you can find Mary's tutorial at Cardz TV.

Cricut Cartridges:

Simply Charmed - Page 32 Leprachaun is cut 2.75".

Elegant Edges - Page 62 For the white mat and green mat, I used Clover-s (image on shift) is cut 3 1/2" and shadow feature is cut at same size.

A Child's Year - Page 31 Shamrock is cut using the Icon feature cut at 1.75".

Phrases - Page 45 "Happy St. Patrick's Day" is cut at 1.25" using Phrase 3 main and shadow keys.

Cuttlebug:

Polka Dots Folder on the white mat

Swiss Dots - Hat; Divine Swirls - Hair; Houndstooth- Jacket

Other supplies: Acton Wobble under the Leprachaun for some fun movement and he is holding the shamrock with a piece of Baker's Twine. Shamrock and mats are pop-dotted. Recollection gemstones.

Be sure to stop by My Sheri Crafts and see all the great easel cards by the design team and guest designer. We appreciate your visits and comments at our individual blogs too! We look forward to seeing your easel cards. Remember you must add a shamrock! One winner will be selected to be our next guest designer and several Ooh La La awards are given.

Challenges:

Simply Create Too - #8 I'm Sssoooo Lucky

The Friday Mashup - #48 Who's Feeling Green

Scrapalicious - Anything Goes

Hope you enjoy my Twisted Easel card! I appreciate your comments!

St. Patrick's Day Card

2012-03-01T20:23:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Here it is March already and I have a St. Patrick's Day card to share with you. I am playing with the sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. I like the sketch and think it is a good way to use paper from my stash. That stack keeps growing! I think the St. Patrick's Day paper is pretty with the lavender and purples. This is a piece left over from another project that I will share soon with you. Green and Lavender papers are scraps from a Pearlescent paper pack.

Card is 5" x 6 1/2" cut from green cardstock.

Cricut Cartridge:

A Child's Year - Page 31 Hat is the Icon feature and is cut 2". Hat is applied to an Acton Wobble so it has a fun movement about it!

Cuttlebug:

Polka Dots Folder is used on the 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" white background paper.

Lots of inking and Recollection green gemstones.

Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch 135

Little Scrap Pieces - Ch. Use Green

Hope you enjoy my card. It is simple but I think one of the grandkids will enjoy the Acton Wobble Hat!

Red Hat Lady 3-D Shoe

2012-02-29T13:02:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Thanks for stopping by today! I recently purchased Cricut Princess Party cartridge and of course, my first project has to be a Red Hat Lady theme! The shoe is one of the reasons that I wanted the cartridge but several other cuts will work in a Red Hat theme!

Working in the Cricut Craft Room, I cut the shoe at 7 1/2" which is the largest size that would fit on the 12x12 paper. Paper is Bazzill Ruby Slipper--just love that name for the paper!!

The circle for the fabric yoyo had been cut some time back and I stitched it up to use on my shoe. Finished size measures 1 1/2". I glued one of my Red Hat buttons in the center of the yoyo and added a purple feather under the yoyo. Other supplies include Purple fabric trim, Recollections Floral Embellishments, gemstones, and pop dots. The "Friends" and button embellishments are from Dress It Up Friends button package. Red Hatters must have their feathers and bling!

Close up view of front of the shoe.

This was a fun project and went together really well. Next time, I may cut an extra paper using the shoe image so the shoe can be lined with a different patterned paper.

Hope you enjoy!

Challenge:

Die Cuttin' Divas - Ch. 54 Recipe-Fabric, Feathers, and/or Flowers. I got all that covered!!

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Ch. 80 Anything Goes

Passionately Artistic - Linking Party

Fantabulous Cricut Ch. 100 - FCCB Color Challenge

2012-02-27T07:17:00.000-06:00

Welcome To Glenda's Cards! Thank you for stopping by today!

Hope each of you had a great weekend! Time again for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! This week we are celebrating the 100th challenge! Wow! How exciting and Congratulations! Challenge 100 is Color Challenge - Use the 3 colors associated with FCCB - Green, Purple and Turquoise. How fitting is that!!

I am so excited to be participating in this 100th challenge and yet it is a bit sad for me because this is my last challenge as a design team member. I have had so much fun working with Robin, Amy Jo, and the talented designers for the past few months. I want to express my appreciation to Robin for allowing me 2 wonderful and fun terms at FCCB! Congratulations to the returning designers and to the new design team members!

Now to my card! I started with a 8 1/2" x 11" white cardstock and folded it in half to make a 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" card. Going through my stash of paper, I came across this pretty crafting theme paper that I thought would work good for the challenge. All the solid papers were in my stash also.

Cricut Cartridges: Working in the Cricut Craft Room

Nate's ABC's - Page 69 - Scissors cut 1.75". Page 70 - Glue cut at 1.75".

Simply Charmed - Page 54 - Word feature for "Craft Day" cut at 1.569" w x 1.375" h.

Plantin Schoolbook - Letters and shadows cut .75".

Cuttlebug: Hearts folder for the white mat. I wanted to create more focus on the hearts in the designer paper and also my love for crafting!

Martha Stewart - Butterfly Pop-Up Edge Punch. Designer paper has such pretty butterflies and I had to cover most of them up! I used some of the punched out butterflies on the white mat.

Other supplies include inking, rhinestones, pop dots, and buttons with bows made of DMC Memory Thread.

Now it is your turn to play along with us at Fantabulous Cricut. Please visit the blog to see all the creative projects by the design team. I am sure you will be inspired to play along with our color challenge. Remember you must use Green, Purple, and Turquoise plus a Cricut cut on your project!

I want to thank my blogging friends for all the support and friendships made while I have been serving on the design team! The motto on the FCCB blog states, "Share, Create, and Inspire". You may notice on the designer paper on my card the words inspire and create. I love that piece of paper! I hope the projects that I have created and shared with you have been inspiring! I know I had a Fantabulous time!!

Best wishes to all at FCCB!

Thank you for your comments! I enjoy reading each one!

My Sheri Crafts - Ch. 80 Warm Wishes

2012-02-18T12:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Happy Saturday everyone! It is time for another fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts! Challenge 80 is Warm Wishes which is brought to you by design team member Sandy. With the weather being cold this time of the year, Sandy wants us to wish our friends warm thoughts and wishes. Some examples would be warm soup, baking, and hot cocoa! I chose to use a teapot for my project!

Cricut Cartridge:

Damask Decor - Page 61 Teapot card feature is cut at 5" using a pretty double-sided paper from K&Company! I used another co-ordinating paper from the same paper pad for the teapot layer which was cut at the same size. This card requires a larger size envelope. I was able to find an envelope in my stash that worked for mailing to my friend!

The rosette is 12" x 3/4" paper and is scored at each 1/4" using the Martha Stewart scoreboard. I found this pretty button in my stash and thought it would be perfect for the finishing touch on the rosette. The shank of the button was glued in the rosette opening.

The sentiment is a rub-on from my stash and is placed on a piece of vellum. Lots of inking and gold Stickles complete the look!

Be sure to visit My Sheri Crafts to see the lovely projects filled with "Warm Wishes" made by our guest designer and design team members. We love your visits and appreciate your comments! We look forward to seeing your projects. A guest designer will be chosen and several Ooh La La awards will be given!

Thank you for your visit and comments!

To see the first teapot card that I made using the Damask Decor cartridge please click here.

Hearts of Love

2012-02-15T17:47:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards

I have been so busy trying to finish Valentine cards that I have been unable to post before Valentine's Day. Today I am sharing the Valentine card made for my daughter! Card is 6 1/2" x 5" cut from white Colorbok cardstock. I saw a cute card sketch recently at CPS-Card Sketches that I wanted to try. I did not have time until now to try it so I missed the challenge. After adding extra embellishments, this is my play with the sketch.

Designer paper is K&Company Kelly Panacci Valentine paper pad. I have enjoyed working with this pretty double-sided paper for my Valentine cards this year. Guess who bought another pack of this pretty paper while it was available! You may be seeing more cards with these papers!

Cricut Cartridges:

Love Struck - Heart

Flower Shoppe - Flower

Ribbons and Rosettes - Page 35 - Heart border (White strip under the heart). I hand cut a piece of the red paper to place behind it.

I cut the small sentiment banner and stamped Happy Valentine's Day using a dollar stamp from Michael's. Red Heart gemstones were added. You can see a tutorial for the 3D Pop-up Sentiment Banner that Melanie shared at Fantabulous Cricut.

Ribbon is from my stash!

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion - Ch 50 Valentine's Day Must have a heart

Paper Playtime - Ch 67 Cricut Creations with Hearts or Love Theme

One Stop Craft Challenge - Ch. 167 Hearts and Flowers with Ribbon

Hope you enjoy! Thank you for your comments!

Another Valentine

2012-02-15T09:33:00.000-06:00

Welcome To Glenda's Cards!

Now that Valentine's Day has passed, I can share the card that I made for my granddaughter! Card is 5" x 6 1/2" cut from Recollections red cardstock. Patterned paper has been in my stash which is from either Michael's or Hobby Lobby.

Cricut Cartridge:

Home Decor - Heart and the word Love.

Martha Stewart - Lace heart edge punch

Ribbon from stash. Heart is pop-dotted on card.

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge - Ch 78 I Heart You- Use at least 1 heart

Hope you enjoy this Valentine!

Shaped Valentine card

2012-02-14T17:25:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Valentine's Day! Today I am sharing a Valentine card made using a card feature from a Cricut cartridge. I like the pretty shape of the card and the overlay cut with the heart opening.

Cricut Cartridges:

Life's a Party - Page 62 Card feature and the mat are cut at 5" using the Cricut Craft Room. I was so surprised to see this pretty card on this cartridge! I need to take a closer look at some of my cartridges!

For some reason, I was unable to hide the little fold lines on the card. However, the lines are only slightly noticeable after the mat was glued on.

Flower Shoppe - Flower -Second image on 4th row cut 1.75" and again at 1.50". First image on 1st row cut 1.75".

Home Decor - I sized the word "Love" to fit inside the heart and did not record the actual size.

I used Martha Stewart inking around the edges. Tiny Recollections pearls were placed around the heart opening.

White Colorbok cardstock was used for the card base. Designer Paper is K&Company Kelly Panacci Valentine. I love this paper and have been using a lot from this pad. Guess who bought another pad of this same paper this weekend!! I will hoard it for awhile!!

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - Ch. 89 Shape card and sentiment

Little Scrap Pieces - Anything You Heart Desires

Fantabulous Cricut - Ch. 98 Fun with Puns

2012-02-13T07:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by today!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Today is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! Challenge #98 is Fun with Puns..create a card or project with a funny title or phrase.

My card is 6 1/2" x 5" white cardstock. The pretty patterned papers are from Recollection Printed Scrapbook Paper pack of 24 sheets. When I saw these papers, I knew I had to do a strawberry theme card for a special person. Solid papers are from my stash. The design is based on a sketch from Page Maps Sept. 2011.

Cricut cartridge:

Country Life - Page 56 Strawberry. This was cut using Cricut Craft Room and cut at 2.75"h. Strawberry is pop-dotted on the mat.

Phrase "Berry Sweet" was cut 1"h.

Cuttlebug:

Swiss Dots - Strawberry

Divine Swirls - White Mat

Please visit FCCB to see all the pretty and inspirational projects by the design team! We love for you to leave a comment on our blogs! Now it is your turn to play along with us. Remember you must use a Cricut cut and follow the theme. Deadline for entering will be midnight Sunday Feb. 19.

Hope you enjoy my card!

Large Valentine Card

2012-02-11T11:22:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thank you for stopping by today!

Hope you are having a great day! I have been busy with Valentine's cards but have not completed all I want to do. Is anyone else running late with cards!

I recently received a beautiful card from a card exchange. It is a large size card and covered with so many beautiful details! Thank you so much Beckie and thanks for inspiring me to try a large card!!

This Valentine card is made from a 8 1/2" x 11" red Recollections cardstock and scored in half to make a 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" card. White layer is 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". Zebra print paper is 8" x 5". I am playing along with the sketch challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

Cricut Cartridges:

Victorian Romance - I just received this cartrige and I am loving the pretty images! I was using the Cricut Craft Room and the heart is cut at 4.5". Love is cut at 3.0"w x 1.694"h. I adjusted the size until I was pleased with it. Good thing about the CCR!

Elegant Edges - White mat is the Shadow feature on page 39. Sorry, I did not record the size but it measures 6 1/2"h. I cut the image in half to use on the card so I have an extra mat for later use.

Cuttlebug: Polka Dots folder on the white mat.

Martha Stewart Lace Hearts edge punch was used on the red paper. I added the cut out tiny red hearts on the white mat to add a bit of color.

The flower ribbon brad is from Spare Parts. I thought that was so cute so I just had to buy the package and then discovered the package was on sale!!

Challenges:

Die Cuttin' Divas - Ch. 51 Sketch

Cooking With Cricut - Ch. 72 Grown-Up Valentine Must use black and brad.

Whimsical Designs - Ch. 42 Red , White and one other color of choice

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Valentine's Card or project

My Craft Spot - Ch. 43 Valentine's Day

Simply Create Too - Ch 6 Red Hot
Creative Cutter Room - Valentine's Day
Docerla Creations - Valentine's Card

Hope you enjoy my large card filled with Love!

My Sheri Crafts - Ch 78 Love is in the Air

2012-02-04T12:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Thanks for stopping by today and also a big Thank You to my new followers!

It is Saturday and time for another fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts! Design team member Sarah has chosen the theme for Challenge 78. It is "Love Is In the Air". In addition to Valentine's Day coming up, Sarah reminded us that February is Heart month. Sarah's theme is Love your Valentine, love your Heart and let's see at least two Hearts on your project!

Yes, Valentine's Day will soon be here! Are you finished with all your cards? This may be perfect challenge to create that special card! For my special card, I tried another unique card style called Double Dutch Fold. I have a list with card styles to try and thought this style would be a great Valentine card! I found the tutorial at SplitCoastStampers.

The card started with a piece of 4 3/16" x 9" rosy pink cardstock. For the dutch fold bottom, I used a 2" x 8 1/2" piece of the same cardstock. My pretty double-sided patterned papers are K&Company Kelly Panacci Designer Paper pad. This is a good card style to make use of small left over papers.

Cricut Cartridges:

Love Struck - The couple image is the third image on the top row and the shadow cut is the third image on the second row. Image was cut at 3 1/2".

On the inside of the card, Love is the second image on the last row. It is cut 1.75".

I hand cut the small hearts that you see on the front of the card from tiny scraps of papers.

Other supplies include Martha Stewart inking and Recollections pearls on the heart. Sentiment stamp is a dollar stamp from Michael's. Martha Stewart Daisy corner punch was used on the corners of the white paper.

Inside view of card

Be sure to visit My Sheri Crafts and see the lovely projects by the design team and this week's guest designer! We appreciate you visiting our blogs and leaving comments! Now it is turn to play along with us. Just follow the theme and be sure to include at least 2 hearts. One person will be chosen to be the next guest designer and several Ooh La La awards are presented. Deadline for entering is Friday Feb. 17. We look forward to seeing your pretty projects!

Challenges:

Cricut Cardz Challenge - Ch 101 - Be My Valentine -any cartridge, any colors

CardzTV - Ch. 5 Tickled Pink - Use Pink as primary color

More Than Favors -Wacky Wednesday #64 - Love- Any project as long as it has a Love theme.
Little Scrap Pieces - Use Pink

Hope you enjoy my first try at this card style! Your comments are always appreciated!

Valentine Sweets Store

2012-01-31T21:01:00.004-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Surprise! I have a project to share with you today that is not a card!

I recently bought the Cricut Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge and immediately knew which would be my first project to try. I had so much fun being a paper carpenter and I am really pleased with my results. Designer double-sided patterned papers are from K&Company Kelly Panacci Valentine Pad that was bought last Valentine. For the house, I chose the pretty little hearts paper. I was working with the Cricut Craft Room and No 4 Store on page 26. I noticed the handbook shows the store image is the third cut on top line, but it is marked incorrectly. The store is actually the fourth key on the keypad. Cuts were at 10".

To make the store you must cut the main image twice and then there are four layer cuts which have several different pieces. On one layer cut, I used the hide contour feature and separated the images so I could use different papers for some of the images.

I used the Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes folder on the white door facing. Do you like the pink polka dot door! The heart on the door is hand cut from one of the pieces of designer paper.

Here is a view of the back of the store building. I love the little window. I run the white paper through the Distressed Stripes folder also. The flower pot and flower cuts are on one of the layer cuts. I added some Recollections Floral Embellishments flowers. On some of the flowers, I added two layers of flowers, a yellow button and some pop-dots for dimension.

This is a side view of the little store. I thought the pretty striped paper would be good for the roof - actually reminds me of a storefront awning! The Sweets signpost was a little taller than I wanted--it went up in the awning so I cut some of pole off. For an extra spash of Valentine look, I added a ribbon bow from ribbon that was in my stash!

I cut the word Sweets twice and placed the word on each side of the sign. A piece of Cricut cartridge packaging was cut and glued inside the windows.

Hope you enjoy my little house of love! I will place some candy in it and use it for a Valentine party decoration!

Challenges:

Cooking With Cricut - Ch. 70 Anything but a Card with Yellow and Polka Dots

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Use stripe paper

Whimsical Designs - Love is in the Air- create a love themed home decor project

Die Cuttin Divas - Ch 50 - Anything Goes

Frosted Designs - Recipe- 3 Patterned papers, 2 buttons and 1 word title ( Hope I do not have too many buttons)

Decorate To Celebrate - Valentine party project

My Craft Spot - Anything Goes

Exploring Cricut - 123 Choice- 1 ribbon, 2 Cricut cuts, 3 brads, jewels or buttons

Passionately Artistic - Linking Party

Fantabulous Cricut - Ch. 96 3" x 3" Valentiney Cards

2012-01-30T07:21:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! It is Monday again and that means it is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut. This week our challenge is all about 3" x 3" Valentiney cards. Yes, that means a tiney card. I cut my card from red cardstock at 3" x 6" and when folded in half, it measures 3" x 3". This is the first time that I have made such a small card, but I am pleased with the look.

We are happy to have Emma at My Creative Time as our sponsor this week. She has so generously let some of the designers use some of her stamps for today's projects. Thank you Emma for your kindness and the opportunity! My stamp set is Classmate Valentines. I chose the cute Happy Valentine's Day Teacher stamp and the apple stamp to go with it.

Cricut cartridges:

Cricut Classroon Basics - The white scallop circle was cut at 1/2" and the red scallop circle was cut at 1.681"w x 1.653"h. Ink was Color Box Cranberry.

Create A Critter - Page 25 - Apple cut at 2" height. It is pop dotted on the card.

Cuttlebug:

Heart Blocks folder was used on the white mat. Just wanted to add a bit more Valentiney look!

Other supplies include Paper Studio Ribbon Trends for the gingham ribbon.

On the inside of the card, I used the To, From, and Apple from the stamp set. I left room for my youngest grandson who is in the first grade to print the names.

Be sure to visit FCCB to see all the pretty projects by the design team. We appreciate your comments and visits to our blogs! Now it is your turn to play along with us. Remember to follow the theme - make a 3" x 3" Valentine card and as always you must include a Cricut cut. We look forward to seeing your projects. You have until midnight Sunday Feb. 5th to enter your card.

Challenges:

My Creative Time Throwback Thursdays--Valentine card using any cartridge.

Many thanks to My Creative Time for sponsoring us at FCCB this week!

My Sheri Crafts Ch. 77 New Things!

2012-01-21T12:00:00.017-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

It is time for another fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts! For Challenge 77, design team member Michelle chose the theme "New Things"! We are asked to include new crafting items that we may have received on our project or maybe use a new technique. I enjoyed working with a new card style technique. When you look at the front of the card, it does resemble the Triangle Trifold. However, when it is opened, you see that it is a Six-Fold Card. The inspiring tutorial can be found at SplitCoastStampers.

The base of the card is made from a 8"x 12" piece of white cardstock. Please view the tutorial to see the scoring, cutting, and folding instructions. My designer papers are from K&Company Kelly Panacci Valentine that was bought last year. In fact, most of the papers are left over scraps from last year's Valentine projects.

Cricut Cartridges:

Ribbons and Rosettes - This is one of my newest cartridges and only the second time for me to use it. I love all the beautiful rosette and border cuts that are available. The Heart rosette is on page 35. It was cut at 1.50" in the Cricut Craft Room and cut 6 times.

Elegant Edges - Page 50 -Circle 2 was cut 3.528" x 3.50" from white cardstock. I used this cut for the background mat for the rosette. Same cut using pattened paper for the mat under the word Love.
Sweethearts - Page 34 - Love is cut 1.75", Page 73- Heart flowers (6 petals) and shadow cut 1.25". I used only one of the flowers cut using the shift key for the flower at top of card. It is cut at 1.75".

Other supplies are pink inking, Stickles Diamond on the flower centers, pink heart gemstone, and pop dots for the rosette. Happy Valentine's Day is one of the dollar wooden stamps from Michael's.

After my card was finished, I realized the triangles on the card front were in different direction than those shown on the tutorial. Hmm, I turned my paper the wrong way! Well, guess I added my own little twist because it works fine for me! Because of the thickness of the layers, I chose to do a band to go around the card rather than a ribbon.

Hope you enjoy my project trying to learn a new card technique.
Now it is your turn to play with us at My Sheri Crafts. Be sure to visit the designers to see all the great projects they have created for the challenge. We look forward to seeing your projects with new items or maybe a new technique. Remember one person will be selected to be the next guest designer and several Ooh La La awards are given!

Challenges:
The Paper Variety - Fan fold embellishments (I used Cricut Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge.)
Docerela Creations - Ch 5 Valentine's-use a Cricut cut
Crafty Creations Challenges - Ch. 153 Valentine theme
Whimsical Designs - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - Ch 5 Love Is In The Air

Reminder of Challenges

2012-01-19T19:09:00.000-06:00

Hope each of you are having a great week!

Just wanted to remind you about the challenge going on at My Sheri Crafts. We are asked to add a clock to the project. If you have not submitted an entry, you still have a little time to do so.
Be sure to visit on Saturday for our new challenge!

Also, check out the challenge at FCCB if you have not already participated. This week's challenge is Snow Fun. Include a snowman or snowflake on your project. As always remember to add a Cricut cut!
We look forward to seeing your projects!

Nuts About You

2012-01-17T19:19:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

I have been playing with the Cricut "Just Because" Cards cartridge. It is one of those cartridges that I just had to buy. I have had it for several months and would you believe today is my first time to use it. I was working in the Cricut Craft Room and decided to try one of the card features. For some reason I never could hide the fold marks for the card. I do like the scalloped edges on the card!

Page 63 - Card feature was cut 9" which makes a 4" x 9" folded card. Squirrel and layers are on the same page. I used the stencil features for the "nuts about you" sentiment which was cut 1.75".

Page 38 - Background mat was cut 3.444" x 5.306".

Cuttlebug:

Houndstooth Folder - Squirrel

Distressed Stripes Folder- Background mat

Card was cut from Kraft cardstock and other papers are from my stash. Lots of inking and a wiggle eye for the squirrel.

I think the card will be great for a masculine Valentine card! What do you think?

Challenge:

Die Cuttin' Divas - Ch. 48 - Squirrels - Use a squirrel on your project!
Little Scrap Pieces - Anything Goes

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #94 - Snow Fun

2012-01-16T07:05:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

It is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut. Challenge #94 is Snow Fun- use a snowflake or snowman on your card or project. I started with a white 5" x 6 1/2" card and layered it with the snowflake patterned paper. Papers are from my stash but I think it is The Paper Studio.

Cricut Cartridge:

A Child's Year -Page 55- Snowman is cut at 3.50". This is one of my favorite snowman cuts. I love the silhouette cuts on this cartridge. We seldom receive snow in my area, but if we do and it is enough, we will be making a snowman.

Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch.

Ribbon is Walmart Holiday Time and the Rhinestone Snowflakes are Darcie. I thought the shimmering colors of the snowflakes would be pretty on the card and I need to use more items from my treasure chest!

Be sure to visit FCCB and see what the talented designers have created for this challenge! Now it is your turn to play along with us. Remember to follow the theme and you must include a Cricut cut on your card or project. We look forward to seeing your project! Deadline for entry is midnight Sunday, Jan. 22.

Challenges:

Cooking With Cricut Ch. 68 Photo Inspiration. I was inspired by the blues and white and the snow!
Sisterhood of Crafters - Let It Snow Winter Card/Project Challenge
My Craft Spot - Ch. 41 Snow Much Fun - Snowflakes, Snowmen, anything to do with snow
SOUS - Winter Fun Die Cut challenge

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your comments!

Red Hat Birthday

2012-01-09T11:40:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by!

Today I am sharing a card made for a Red Hat Lady. It has been awhile since I have played with red and purple and I enjoyed putting this card together. I am playing along with the sketch at Die Cut Diva's this week. The card is 5" x 6 1/2" cut from purple cardstock. It is layered with a gingham check paper cut at 4 3/4' x 6 1/4". Red cardstock measures 4 1/2" x 4 3/4" and is layered with a white cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 4 1/2". The red dot strip is layered over a purple strip. I was happy to find this new paper. It is getting so hard to find different reds and purples!

Cricut cartridge:

Sweet Treats - Page 28 - Cupcake and layers cut 2.50". Page 42 - Cake plate and layers cut 1.5".

Cuttlebug:

Happy Birthday folder - White mat, Swiss Dots - Cake plate, Divine Swirls - Chocolate Frosting

Martha Stewart - Daisy Dot edge punch - red dot paper

Other products:

Glossy Accents on the chocolate and heart. I thought that adds a yummy, delicious look!

Recollections red and purple flowers are layered and gemstones added to center. Inking. Cupcake and plate are pop-dotted for added dimension.

Challenges:

Die Cuttin' Divas - Sketch - Birthday Celebration

Simply Create Too - Ch. 4 Layers, Layers, and more Layers

Simply Crafts - Sweet Treat Cupcake

My Craft Spot - Ch. 40 - It's Delicious I think my cupcake fits this challenge!

Birthday Sundaes - New Card with birthday wording/option-something new. My new products are the red dot paper and Recollection flowers.

Hope you enjoy my card!

My Sheri Crafts - Ch 76 Time For A Change

2012-01-07T12:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

We say good bye to 2011 and Hello 2012! Today begins a new and fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts. Challenge 76 is Time For A Change and we are asked to create a card/project with a clock represented. I chose to do a New Year's card!

My card is 5" x 7" made from black cardstock. The pretty background paper is from K&Company Brenda Walton Designer Mat Pad. The double-sided pages are 4.75" x 6.75" and are too pretty to cut so I chose the larger size card. This paper pad is one that was bought on clearance after Christmas 2010 that I have been hoarding.

Cricut Cartridge is Celebrate with Flourish. The images are the first two on the first line. The clock is cut at 2.75". I hand cut a circle of vellum paper to place underneath the clock rather than doing a shadow cut. I really like the looks of the vellum. The clock is pop-dotted on the card.

Happy New Year is cut at 1.25" from silver paper and the layer cuts are the same red and black papers to match the clock. These papers were in my stash.

Cuttlebug Folder: Swiss Dots used on the hat.

I added some red gemstones in the left hand corner of the card.

Now it is your turn to play along with us! Be sure to visit My Sheri Crafts and see all the lovely projects by the design team! We enjoy your visits to each of our blogs and appreciate your kind comments! A clock must be represented on your project. Remember one person is chosen to be the next guest designer and several Ooh la la awards are given.

Challenges:

Cardz TV - Ch 99 Make a Happy New Year's Card

Happy New Year to all my blogging friends! Wishing you lots of crafting fun in 2012!

Ribbons and Rosettes

2012-01-06T16:37:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for visiting today!

Today I am sharing my first project using the Cricut Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge! Ooh, I like this cartridge! It has so many pretty images. It took me two trips to my closest Michael's (which is over 40 miles away) to be able to find this cartridge...they did not receive any for the Thanksgiving sale. But now I have the cartridge!

My card is 6 1/2" x 5" cut from brown Bazzill cardstock. Designer papers are from the Basic Grey Eva Collection Kit. This beautiful pack was blog candy from My Sheri Crafts and I have been hoarding these gorgeous papers for over a year. Do you ever come across pretty papers that you do not want to cut? That happened with this paper pack. However, I love all the colors and thought it would work perfectly for my project so I cut it!!

Cricut Cartridges:

Ribbons and Rosettes - Page 25 Doily, Doily Medallion and Medallion Shadow are cut 1.50". I cut the Doily feature 5 times. After gluing the 5 pieces together, the rosette measures 3" wide. The score lines on the doily cut are 3/4" apart so the rosette height measures 3/4" high. The rosette is pretty on the card, but the card will not fit in an envelope. This would have to be a personal delivery!

Nate's ABC's - Page 21- Font 1 feature is cut at .75"

Wild Card - Page 69 Congrats is cut 4.50" I hand cut the brown mat and added green gemstones in each corner.

The pink patterned border is an embellishment paper from the paper pack. I cut it to fit the brown mat. Brown ribbon is from stash!

My talented friend Diana at DL.ART http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/ is celebrating her 1'st Blogaversary with a blog hop, a project link up, and a great Cricut cartridge giveaway. You must visit the designers in the blog hop to find the key words for items that must be included on your project and link up your project to her blog by midnight Jan. 6. I am really cutting this close! Congrats Diana on your achievements! Looking forward to seeing all your pretty work this year!

I am also sharing the card at these challenges.

Challenges:

Cooking With Cricut - Ch. 67 Something New -- Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge

Getting Cricky with K. Andrew - Simply Sunday Challenge- It's a Celebration

Hope you enjoy my card!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch. 92 - Warming up with Hot Cocoa

2012-01-02T07:19:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

I hope you enjoyed the holidays and I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year!

Today begins a brand new challenge for the new year 2012 at Fantabulous Cricut! Challenge 92 is Warming up with Hot Cocoa! We are asked to use a cup, chocolate, or even the color brown on the project! My card is 5" x 7" white cardstock. The pretty designer paper is a page from K&Company Designer Mat Pad. The mat measures 4.75" x 6.75" and is too pretty to cut so I chose to make a larger card size. I bought this paper pack after Christmas 2010 on clearance and this is first time to use it.

Cricut Cartridge:

Winter Frolic - Page 59 - Cup is cut 3". Papers are from my scrap stash. I used a piece of vellum to add the look of the steam.

Page 32 - For the two mats, I used the Tag feature cut 4.25" and for the shadow which was cut at 4.50" in Cricut Craft Room. I eliminated the hole in the tag by using the hide contour feature. I thought the tags make a good mat for the cup.

Page 33 - Phrase Brrr is cut at 1.25". I like the printed image of the little children on the paper and can imagine them saying "Brrr" and wanting a cup of hot cocoa! But of course they are having fun!

Cuttlebug:

The white mat is embossed with the Cuttlebug Sledding folder. I placed the image to line up in the folder so you can see the embossed words "hot chocolate".

Now it is your turn to play along with us. Visit FCCB to see all the lovely projects by the design team. We appreciate your visits and comments. Remember you must follow the theme and as always you must include a Cricut cut! Deadline to link your project is midnight Jan. 8th (mountain time).

Happy New Year 2012

2011-12-30T19:14:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

As the new year quickly approaches, I finally find time to post a New Year's card. The card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" from white Colorbok cardstock and is layered with a green glitter paper. The green, pink, and yellow papers are glitter papers from the Paper Studio Birthday Extravanganza paper pack.

Cricut Cartridges:

Simply Charmed - Page 75 Party Horn cut 3.75"

Cuttin' Up - Page 75 Let's Party cut 1". 2012 - I think is .50".

Cuttlebug Folder - Tiffany - I decided to frame the little whimsical party horn. I was excited to find this pretty folder at Michael's during my last shopping spree!

Challenges:

Cards by Jovan - New Year's Challenge. If you would like to play along with this challenge, be sure to check out Jovan's post and great giveaway. The deadline has been extended to Monday.
Cricut Cutter Room - Design Time Thursday - Sparkle Time. Anything goes, but it must sparkle--Glitter or Stickles. I hope all my glitter paper shows in the photo!

I want to take this time to wish you a very Happy New Year! I appreciate all your support and comments! I am looking forward to another fun year of crafting and visiting with my blogging friends!

First Christmas Card for 2012

2011-12-29T14:14:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for visiting today!

This is my first Christmas card for 2012! Yes, I have good intentions of making more Christmas cards next year...we will see! I saw this cute sketch at Christmas Card Challenges and decided to play along. The tall card was cut from red cardstock at 9" x 8" and scored at 4". My papers are scraps from previous projects using Greetings of the Season paper pack that was bought at Hobby Lobby a couple of years ago.

Cricut cartridge:

Winter Lace - Snowflake 2 (8th image on first row) is cut at 2.25 from white cardstock. To bring out the smaller gold snowflakes in the background paper, the shadow cut is from gold paper.

Poinsettia is a paper flower from Making Memories that was purchased last year on clearance. Almost forgot these were in my stash! I inked the edges a bit and pop-dotted the flower on the snowflake.

Sentiment is a Christmas Crafts stamp on the gold paper. I used the Martha Stewart Doily Lace Trim punch on the green paper.

There are so many possibilities with the sketch. The weekly challenge runs for a couple more days so if you want to start on Christmas cards now, check out the blog!

Challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges - Week 4 - Sketch

Hope you enjoy!

My Favorite Card of 2011

2011-12-29T09:24:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thank you for stopping by today!

Today I am sharing my favorite card of 2011. This was my very first side step card and was made in Feb. 2011. You can see the original post here. I am so happy that this card won in a few challenges that I had entered! Thanks to all of you who have viewed and commented at the original post. That posting is the most viewed post of my 2011 work.

Cricut cartridges are Lacy Labels and Sweethearts. Paper is K&Company..love that paper! Cuttlebug folder is Hearts. More details can be viewed at the original post.

I will share the card at a couple of challenges that are reflecting on favorite 2011 projects.

Challenges:

Cooking With Cricut - Ch. 66 Year in Review - Share your favorite project of 2011

Whimsical Wednesday - Happy New Year or Favorite Project.

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday using Cricut Damask Decor

2011-12-28T17:02:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

I had a little time to craft today so I decided to play with the Cricut Damask Decor cartridge. Inspired by the pretty sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches, this is my results! My card is 6 1/2" x 5" white cardstock. The patterned paper is cut at 6 1/4" X 4 3/4". All the pretty papers are from K&Company. For the strips, I cut 4 pieces of the striped paper from the paper pack.
Cricut Cartridge:
Damask Decor - Page 67- Heart image - 3.75". Tag - 2.50". I cut the images using the Cricut Craft Room.
I am loving the cuts on this cartridge!
Lots of inking, Studio G birthday stamp, Recollection gemstones, DMC Memory Thread for the bow on tag.
Both images are pop-dotted on the card.

Hope you enjoy!

Challenges: Tuesday Morning Sketches - Ch. 126 Sketch

Noel - Christmas Rose

2011-12-26T10:07:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by!

Today I am sharing a final Christmas card that just was finished in time for this season. I wanted to make many more cards but my time was so limited. Maybe I should start now for next year!

Card is 5" x 6 1/2" red cardstock. Designer papers are K&Company Yuletide.

Cricut Cartridges:

Christmas/Noel Solutions - Sign post, Noel, Bow

Flower Shoppe - Flower -- I thought a Christmas Rose would be pretty for this card!

Other Supplies: Holiday Craft Time ribbon, Recollections gemstones, Versa Magic Gingerbread ink, Martha Stewart punch for the greenery and sign post was pop-dotted on card.

Challenges:

Cooking With Cricut - Ch. 65 - Holiday Florals

One Stop Craft Challenge - Ch. 163 - Winter Wishes

Simply Create Too - Ch. 3 - Shape It Up ( Rose)

Hope you enjoy this card!

Christmas Cardinal - Acrylic Embossing

2011-12-22T10:11:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Today I am sharing a Christmas card that was made for a special friend! Now that she has received the card, I am able to make the post. I am showcasing features similar to a previous card that I posted last year here.

The card is 5" x 6 1/2" and is inspired by the pretty sketch at Card Patterns. Designer paper is Martha Stewart Holidays that was purchased last Christmas.

Cricut Cartridges:

Winter Woodland - Page 59 Bird is cut 2 1/2". Red glitter paper is also from the Martha Stewart Holidays pack.

Joys of the Season - Page 69 Holly and Berries

Cuttlebug:

The embossed acrylic background is a piece of Cricut cartridge packaging. It is embossed with the Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls folder.

Other supplies include Christmas Red Stickles on the berries and Martha Stewart punch. Inking is Dew Drop Versa Magic Gingerbread. Christmas sentiment is Holiday Time Crystal Sticker. I hand cut a piece of the red glitter paper to run through the openings.

Challenges:

Card Patterns - Sketch 146

Little Scrap Pieces - Winter - Holiday

Simply Create Too - Ch 2 Embossing

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas

Passionately Artistic - Linking Party
Robin's Creative Cottage - Link Up Party

Hope you enjoy my card!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch. 90 Rolling in Ribbon

2011-12-12T07:00:00.005-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by today!

It is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! This week we are Rolling in Ribbon! We are asked to use ribbon somewhere on the project plus the Cricut cut.

Cricut Cartridges:

Joys of the Season -- The pretty double-sided paper is from K&Company Yuletide (last years's paper pad). I chose the Ribbon Frame card feature on page 65 and using Cricut Craft Room the paper was cut at 5 1/2" using the relative feature. The cut size folds to be a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card.

The ribbon frame was cut in green and the layer image was cut in red at 3" to fit the front cutout of the card. I hand cut the beige oval to fit the opening and it was embossed with Cuttlebug Allergo folder. The card opening is backed with a piece of vellum.

Page 77- Peace was cut at .75" using the main image from a gold shimmer paper and the shadow from red paper.

Christmas/Noel - Candle and candle holder. Oops, I failed to record the size! Candle is pop-dotted on the embossed mat

I made the bow from The Paper Studio Glitter Velvet Red Ribbon. It is pop-dotted on the card. Christmas Red Stickles was used for the holly berries.

Hope your enjoy my card and are inspired to join our challenge this week. Be sure to visit Fantabulous Cricut to see all the great projects by the design team. Remember you must include ribbon and a Cricut cut on your project. We look forward to seeing your pretty projects!

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces - Winter Holiday

Cooking with Cricut - Ch. 63 Sounds of the Season

My Sheri Crafts Ch. 75 Let It Snow

2011-12-10T12:00:00.030-06:00

Hi and Welcome to Glenda's Cards!

Today begins a new challenge at My Sheri Crafts with "Let It Snow"! This is the last challenge of the year and we have a fun theme! We are asked to create a card/project with a snow or snowflake theme. We do not have snow very often in my area so I really got carried away with the snowflake theme! My card was cut at 6 3/4" x 10" from Colorbox white cardstock. I used the Martha Stewart Aspen Snowflake Punch Around The Page punches to achieve the snowflake edges on my card.
The snowflake mat is cut from Deja Views Fair Isle Christmas at 4" x 51/4".

Cricut Cartridge:
Winter Lace - The snowflake "Hearts" is the second image on the first row. It was cut using the Cricut Craft Room at 3". I thought the hearts on this image were so pretty. It does take awhile for the Cricut to cut out the snowflakes.

I am sharing a couple more similar cards but with a different snowflake cut. Did I say that I am loving this cartridge! For a little extra bling, I added a red gemstone in the center of each snowflake. The snowflake is pop-dotted on the mat.
The handmade sentiment stickers are Holiday Time which were purchased during an after Christmas sale last year.

Hope you enjoy my cards and are inspired to play along with us at My Sheri Crafts! Be sure to visit the design team members to see the lovely projects they have created! Now we would love to see your projects for this theme "Snow or Snowflakes"! Deadline to enter is midnight CST Friday, Dec. 23. Remember the chosen winner will be the next guest designer and several Ooh La La awards are awarded!

We will be back in January 2012 with more fun and inspiring challenges!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Challenges: Celebrate the Occasion - Ch. 42 Christmas -no green (Card in first photo)

Make A Wish Birthday Card - Flower Shoppe

2011-12-02T11:35:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards and thank you for stopping by today!

My white card is 5" x 6 1/2' and is layered with a 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" patterned paper from ColorBok. I like the vintage look of the papers in this pack. Sometimes the paper is so pretty that it can stand alone, but I do enjoy adding Cricut cuts to make it more personal.

I am enjoying the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge. I thought I would check out You Tube to get more ideas and was pleased to see that Kimberly at My Craft Spot has some great videos sharing techniques of making flowers with the Flower Shoppe cartridge. To see her videos, look for Sentimental Scrapper.

I was inspired by the crumpled flower by Kimberly. I used Scallop 4 on page 13 and cut two of the images. I worked in the Cricut Craft Room--think the flower was 2.5 and 2.25. The center is Basic 4 on page 12 cut at 2.5. I get carried away in the CCR and forget to write down the actual sizes. I spritzed the cut papers with water, crumpled, and let dry. Edges are slightly inked. The layers are glued together and pop-dotted on the mat. This is my first try spraying water on a flower but I am pleased with the results of the flower. I will be making more!

Cricut Cartridges:

Flower Shoppe - Flower Scallop 4

Elegant Edges - Eyelet 3 page 68 --Oblong image cut at 3.00w x 3.861 h. It is embossed with the Cuttlebug Script folder. Small pearls are glued in the centers.

Birthday Bash - Phrase "Make a Wish" on Page 52 cut 1.833w x .472h. I love the banner look on the paper and thought that was a great place for the sentiment!

Hope you enjoy my card!

Challenge:

Birthday Sundaes-- Birthday card with birthday sentiment on front

Fantabulous Cricut Ch 88 - Holiday Cards

2011-11-28T07:18:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! It is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! This week we are thinking Holiday cards. Can you believe that Christmas holidays will soon be here! If you have not started on your holiday cards, this challenge is for you!

I am happy to share a lovely embellishment from our sponsor Creative Charms with you! Be sure to visit their site and see all the gorgeous embellishments! They have beautiful brads, charms, ribbons, and embellishments for scrapbooking and card making. Thank you Creative Charms for being our sponsor this week at FCCB and for letting me share your product.

My card is 6 1/2" x 5" and is layered with a pretty K&Company SW Glad Tidings paper. I love the Musical Notes/Noel embellishment from Creative Charms and I wanted to continue the musical theme of Glad Tidings! What better way to do that than with the angel from Cricut Christmas Noel. I think this is a very pretty angel and I am happy to use this image for the first time. I am singing The First Noel the Angels did say! Such wonderful news!

I pop-dotted the angel on a double mat cut using Cricut Lacy Labels Asian image. This is the fifth image on the first row. The K&Company patterned paper for the mat is run through the Cuttlebug using the Allergo folder.

I am happy with this card and hope you enjoy it!

Be sure to visit FCCB and see all the lovely cards by the design team. We appreciate when you visit our blogs and leave comments. Now it is your turn to share your Holiday cards with us. As always, you must include a Cricut cut. You have until midnight Sunday Dec. 4th to submit.

My Sheri Crafts Ch # 74 Decorate for Christmas

2011-11-26T12:00:00.006-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! Thanks for stopping by because it is time for a new challenge at My Sheri Crafts! This week we are Decorating for Christmas and ask that you create an ornament or home decor item for Christmas.
For my project I decorated a wreath to hang on my door. The green 15 inch wreath was purchased at The Dollar Tree. To add more thickness and character, I added several little flower/pine cone picks that I have had for years..another one of those after Christmas clearance that I had forgotten about!
I downloaded the Cricut Craft Room application and have been playing around with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge! This is my first project using the CCR and I am pleased with the flower cuts.
Cricut Cartridges
Flower Shoppe - The two green pattern flowers are using the Basic 2 and Basic 4 images on page 12 cut at 3.25". I did not record the size for the center Basic1.
I used the Sunflower images on page 17 for the three red/cream flowers but two centers are cuts from image Basic1.
The flower at the top of the wreath is using the Ruffle images on page 15. I did not record these sizes...as I was working with the sizing of images.
Winter Woodland - Joy on Page 78 was cut at 5".

Be sure to visit My Sheri Crafts to see the lovely projects by the design team. We look forward to seeing your ornaments or home decor items for Christmas. Remember one person will be chosen to be the next guest designer and Ooo La La awards will be given.

I am also sharing my project at the following challenges.
Bitten by the Bug2 - Winter Woodland - Joy
My Craft Spot - Ch 34 - Handmade Flower Power
Simply Create Too - Ch # 1 All about Christmas
Joyful Stamper - Inspire Me Fridays #34
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Ch# 67 Holiday
Passionately Artistic - Linking Party

Hope you enjoy my project--Thanks for your comments!

Winner of the FCCB Harvest Blessings Cricut Crawl

2011-11-18T09:43:00.000-06:00

Thanks to each of you that participated in the FCCB Harvest Blessings Cricut Crawl. I enjoyed seeing all the lovely projects by the Design Team and I am sure you were inspired too! I appreciate and enjoyed reading all the sweet comments! A big Thank You to my newest followers for your support of my blog!

Winner of the gift card selected by Random Org--

1

Sherrie K.

Congratulations Sherrie K. I will be sending you an email shortly!
Thanks again everyone!

Winter Trees Birthday card

2011-11-16T08:13:00.000-06:00

If you are looking for the Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl click here or scroll down.
Just a reminder that you still have time to leave a comment on the FCCB post to be eligible for my blog candy drawing.

Welcome to Glenda's cards and thank you for stopping by today. A big Thank You to my new followers!

I just received the Cricut Formal Occasion cartridge and was excited to play with it. After seeing the tree challenge at Birthday Sundaes, I made a snowy, winter birthday card. We seldom see snow in our area and we are always excited to see a little snow!

Card is 5" x 6 1/2" and layered with a K&Company paper. The Winter image is found on page 64 and is cut at 3 1/2". I added an additional shadow with the blue paper cut at 3 3/4. Papers are from my stash.
Edge punch is Martha Stewart Aspen Snowflake and I placed the cut out snowflakes at random on the card. Ribbon is Walmart Holiday Time. The little banner is hand cut, inked, and stamped with a Studio G stamp.

Hope you enjoy my card!

Challenges:
Birthday Sundaes -- Ch 35- Include a tree and must have Birthday wording on front.

Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl

2011-11-14T07:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards and the Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop!

It's Fall and everyone at Fantabulous Cricut has decided to create projects to give thanks for our Harvest Blessings! Each Design Team member will be featuring an original Fall project that includes Brown, Orange and Red – along with at least one Cricut cut.

If you've come from visiting Faith Abigail at http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start HERE .

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Harvest Blessings" project at FCCB!

Now for my project!

I am so happy to be participating in my first Fantabulous Cricut Crawl! Thanks for stopping by!

We pause to give thanks for our many blessings! One of my blessings is that my family lives close to me. At this time of Thanksgiving, I wanted to have a scrapbook page for a family photo that we will take. This gorgeous 12" x 12" paper is from DCWV The Four Season Stack which was bought on clearance after last Christmas. The page is pretty alone and I would not want to cut the page, but I thought some pretty Cricut cuts would add a great finishing touch!

Cricut cartridge is Thanksgiving Seasonal. This cartridge has pretty images and words. However, there are only two cuts for the images and only one cut for the words. I chose to use the phrase Count Your Blessings and cut it from Red cardstock at 2.25" The gold photo mat is hand cut at 5 3/8" x 4 1/4"; patterned mat is 5 1/8 " x 4". The Cricut cut strip of Brown is cut 1.25" and the Orange leaf overlay is cut at same size. I layered this cut over the photo mat and will slip the photo into it.
I love the words written on the page!

Not what we say about our blessings,
but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

Now I do have a little blog candy! How about a $20.00 Walmart gift card to one lucky follower! How does that sound! We do not have a Michael's or Hobby Lobby in my little hometown, but we do have Walmart Supercenter.
To be eligible to win, you must be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment on this post. Please include a way to contact you should you be the winner of the drawing. US mailing address only. Drawing will be Friday Nov. 18.

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!

Now it's your turn! Let's see your Harvest Blessings projects! Make sure to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project and be sure to use the colours Brown, Orange and Red as well!

Next stop… Jamie A.'s blog, at http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/ Go
and see what she has in store for you today. And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Happy Crawling!

Following is the line up of designers if you have come on my blog and would like to participate in the crawl.

Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Cathie – http://www.creativecutter.org/

Charlotte - http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/

Crystal - http://www.littlecreationsblog.blogspot.com/

Faith Abigail - http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/

Glenda - http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

Jamie A - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

Jennie - http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://cricutafterdark.blogspot.com/

Jewels – http://beautifulcrazyscrappylife.blogspot.com/

Kate – http://www.smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Larelyn - http://www.handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/

Lisa F - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

Marlene – http://www.scrappincookie.blogspot.com/

Melanie – http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/

Melissa – http://cricutkateer.blogspot.com/

Peggy – http://dailygracecreations.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Sabrina – http://www.scrappinwithsabrina.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Sherrie – http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

Just a Reminder-- Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl

2011-11-13T19:41:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder that Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl will start Monday morning. I am so excited to participate in my first FCCB Crawl. The Crawl is like a blog hop! Be sure to stop by FCCB and then visit each design team member's blog to see the lovely projects that have been created! We look forward to your participation!

See You Soon!

My Sheri Crafts Ch# 73 - Be Thankful

2011-11-12T12:00:00.002-06:00

Happy Saturday and welcome to Glenda's Cards! It is time for a fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts. Our challenge is to create a card/project with a Thanksgiving or Thank You theme. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, my card is to celebrate the holiday. I have truly been blessed in my life and very thankful for God's love, forgiveness and salvation, Family, and Friends.
This card is a Twisted Easel and if you are unfamiliar with this card style, I am including a link to Mary's tutorial at Cardz TV. Thanks Mary for sharing your great video! This card style is not hard to make and I encourage you to try it!
The 4 1/4 X 9 3/4 card base is cut from the Paper Studio Earthtone Cardstock Pack. The front of the card is layered with a patterned paper from K&Company Tim Coffey Halloween and Fall pack.
Cricut Cartridges:
Cricut Lite Celebrate with Flourish - Cornucopia is cut 2 1/4". To add more color, I cut the Layer image in green and purple plus the brown. This cartridge has cute images, but only has one layer plus the layer on shift feature, so you do not get many colors.
Giving Thanks is cut 2 1/4".
Heritage - Corner accent #9 page 62. Oops, I do not see the recorded size!
Stretch Your Imagination- Brown leaf is an extra cut from a previous project.
Cuttlebug folders:
Birds and Swirls - Green leaf
Swiss dots - Grapes
Divine Swirls- Pumpkin
Houndstooth - Brown cornucopia

I have seen so many pretty and unique rosettes on projects lately that I just had to give the rosettes a try. The rosette in the corner is 1" x 12" and is scored at each 1/4 mark using the Martha Stewart scoreboard. After the valley/mountain folding, I glued it to a cardstock circle. I added a yellow leaf button with a raffia bow in the center of the rosette.

Visit My Sheri Crafts to see all the pretty inspirational projects by the design team. We look forward to seeing your projects. Remember you must use the Thanksgiving or Thank you theme and link your project by midnight central time Nov. 26. One lucky winner will be the next guest designer at My Sheri Crafts!

Challenges:
Bitten by the Bug 2 - Heritage- corner accent 9
The Cuttlebug Spot - Anything goes
Frosted Designs - Embossing
Cooking With Cricut - Ch 59 Fruits, Cornucopia or a Harvest theme
Paper Playtime - Cricut Creations - Thank you projects
Die Cuttin Divas - Ch 40 Let's Be Thankful

Hope you enjoy my card! Thank you for your comments!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch# 85 Book Lover

2011-11-07T06:39:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! It is time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! I am so excited to be returning as a design team member for this next term. Thank you Robin and Amy Jo! I want to welcome the new design team members! I look forward to working with each of you. Now to our challenge--Challenge 85 is Book Lover. This can be a book, a project with a book on it, or a bookmark.

I found a cute group of books on Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge on page 57. I chose to make the little box. Using the Box feature, I cut the image at 9 1/4" from a sheet of blue cardstock! For the book layers, I used Design Studio and determined it needed to be cut at 2 5/8" to fit the box properly. I cut the Books images and also the Layer images from four different colors of cardstock. These layers were glued together and then glued on the box. Quite a colorful group of books! I cut a small piece from a sheet protector and glued it inside the box behind the cut out opening.

Using the phrase feature on the same page, I cut the mat and "You made it" at 2 1/4". To add the color blue, I cut the mat again at 2 1/2". This is not a perfect shadow, but it works for me!
I think the little box turned out cute. I will make another box and will give them to my grandsons on report card day! I think it will be a nice little treat holder. Another suggestion is little gift boxes for teachers.

Now it is your turn to play along with us! Be sure to visit FCCB and see all the amazing projects that the design team has created for inspiration! Remember you will need to follow the theme and as always, add a Cricut cut to your project! Deadline for entering is midnight November 13.

Hope you enjoy this little project and are inspired to try this fun Cricut cut!

Pumpkin Card Using Damask Decor

2011-11-06T14:54:00.000-06:00

I am playing again with Cricut Damask Decor. This time I chose the pretty cut for the pumpkin. Card is 5" x 6 1/2" and is layered with a plaid K&Comapny paper. This image can be found on page 68. I used the main images, Layer 1, and Layer 2 cut at 4 1/4".
I received the Cricut Straight from the Nest cartridge yesterday and thought I would try one of the corner features. The Fall corner is found on page 76 and is cut at 1 1/2".
I used lots of inking, pop-dotted the pumpkin image, and added a bow from Harvest Crafts ribbon.

Challenges:
Celebrate the Occcasion - Ch 37 - Fall and must have a pumpkin
The Shabby Tea Room - Ch 86 - Homespun Fall - colors and photo inspiration

Hope you enjoy my card. I appreciate your comments!

Damask Decor Teapot Card

2011-11-05T14:27:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Glenda's Cards! I am so excited to share my fabulous new blog design! I think this is perfect for a Red Hatter! Thank you so much Sheri at My Sheri Crafts. Sheri is such a sweet and talented friend! I love the design and colors! I appreciate and love everything about the new look!

I have seen so many beautiful cards made using the Cricut Damask Decor cartridge. Thank you ladies for sharing your work--I just had to buy the cartridge. As I was looking through the handbook and saw the teapot card, I knew this would be my first image to use!

The teapot is on page 61. Using the card feature and shift, I cut the card at 5" from a pretty double-sided K&Company paper. The teapot was cut 5" from a floral paper that is also in the pack.

I planned to cut the envelope but I cut the card too large... the 5" envelope would not fit on a 12x12 sheet of paper. Cut and learn!! lol I have been working a little with Design Studio-finally--and I was able to hide the fold lines on the card! Yay for me! Next time though, I should try the envelope first!!

Needing a birthday card, I added the sentiment using a Michael's stamp. Flower is Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower. I added pearls for that special touch! Lots of inking!

I love the way this turned out! Hope the recipient will enjoy this card!

Challenges:

Birthday Sundaes-- Ch# 33- Birthday card with birthday wording on front

Whimsical Designs - Anything Goes

Exciting News! A new design team term at FCCB!!

2011-10-31T11:30:00.001-05:00

Today begins a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut and also it is the end of this design team term. I am so happy to announce that I will be returning as a design team member for the next term along with many of the talented ladies. It has been so much fun working with Robin, Amy Jo, and all the talented designers these past few months. I am looking forward to another wonderful term! Thanks so much to Robin and Amy Jo!

It is sad though that we must say say good-bye to some of the design team ladies. It has been such a pleasure working with and getting to know each you! Best wishes for the future!

We are happy to welcome the newest design team members at FCCB! I look forward to working with each of you! Be sure to go by and welcome the team!

We would love for you to play along with the fun challenge this week. Our guest designer and ladies of Design Team B have created great looking projects for inspiration. We look forward to seeing your projects. Remember you must include a Cricut cut!

Christmas Ornament using Joys of the Season Candy

2011-10-29T16:08:00.010-05:00

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I wanted to participate in the new challenge blog Exploring Cricut. For this week's challenge they are using the Cricut Celebrations cartridge and the candy image on page 111. It is mentioned that a similar image is on Christmas Cheer. I was beginning to think that I could not play along but I remembered Joys of the Season has a candy image too. I hope it is ok to use a different cartridge than the ones specified. I am sharing my project with you!
I am exploring the ornament feature in Joys of the Season. I think the different ornaments would make cute little stocking stuffers or gifts for those special teachers and co-workers.
Page 47 - Candy image. I used the ornament feature on shift and cut the pink paper at 3.25". All the cuts are same size.
Page 79 - Ornament feature and regular key, I cut a piece of vellum to show behind the pink paper and a piece of white cardstock to layer behind the vellum. I used the white cardstock because the candy paper is double sided and it would have been seen through the vellum.
Using the Ornament feature with the shift key, I cut the pretty candy patterned paper.
Using the regular main image, I cut the ornament again in the candy pattened paper for the backside.
Stamp on back is Christmas Crafts from Michael's. Added lots of inking and a green braid for a hanger.

Hope you enjoy! Here is a link to a previous card that I used the candy cut on. Hopefully it will inspire you to try the cute candy cut!

My Sheri Crafts- Challenge 72 - All About Sports

2011-10-29T12:00:00.001-05:00

It is time for another fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts and a big welcome to our new design team members! Challenge #72 is All About Sports..create a card/project with a sports related theme. I made a card for my little football player- Number 24! He was a big help and selected the image to use.

My card is 5" x 6 1/2" and is cut from yellow cardstock.

Cricut cartridge is All Sports. This is my first time to use this cartridge and it has some great looking sports images.

Page 33 - Football player is cut at 4" using all the layers. I am using colors to represent the school. Can you believe these 4th graders played football wearing white pants--well, they started the game in white pants!! I

decided to give the little guy blue pants!!

Page 63 - Phrase image is cut 5 1/4" on shift using white cardstock. Phrase layer is also cut at 5 1/4" using the black cardstock. I am pleased with the results of this cut and the size fit on the card. It took awhile for the Cricut to cut it, but it took me longer to remove the excess pieces off the mat!!

Lot of inking on the football player and the image is pop-dotted on the mat.

Now it is your turn to play along and show us your sports related projects! Visit My Sheri Crafts and say hello to the new design team members. You will find lots of great inspiration! Remember our challenges run for two weeks and the deadline is midnight CST Nov. 11. We look forward to seeing your projects. One person will be selected to be the next guest designer and several Ooo-La-La awards are chosen! How fun is that!!

Hope you enjoy my card! My grandson loves it! One day I will incorporate this card on a football scrapbook page for him! Just another way of keeping the card!

Colors of Fall

2011-10-27T10:34:00.003-05:00

Hi and thanks for your visit! I love the colors of Fall and enjoy making cards with a Fall theme. I was excited to receive the Cricut Simply Scarecrow cartridge so of course I had to choose a scarecrow for my card! Card is 5" x 6 1/2" and layered with same size patterned paper.
Cricut cartridges:
Simply Scarecrow-- Lady scarecrow is cut 4". Crow is 1.75". Three images of the crow are available on this cut but I used only the larger one. Fall is cut 1.25". These cuts were done on the Expression2.
Wrap It Up - Page 45 - Fence is cut 4 3/4". My first cuts of the fence and grass were 5" which put the fence a bit too wide for the card. I resized and cut 4 3/4" for the fence, but used the 5" cut for the grass.
Stretch Your Imagination - Page 44 - Pumpkins cut 1 1/2" and 1" using the blackout function.
Page 48 - Leaves were cut using varying sizes.
Cuttlebug:
Distressed Stripes on the fence and Divine Swirls on the pumpkins!
I used lots of inking, 1/8" and 1/4" pop dots for the dimension, buttons, and raffia for the bows.

Challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion - Ch 36 Fall
Cooking With Cricut - Ch 57 Scarecrow, Hay, Crows and sketches.
Paper Playtime - Ch 58 Say It With Sentiment, and use buttons and bows
2 Sisters Challenge - Pumpkin Patch -must include a pumpkin
http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.com/ - Die Cut Challenge - Fence
Joyful Stamper - Inspire Me Fridays Linking party

Photo showing the layering! Happy Fall Y'All! Hope you enjoy my card!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge 83 - Spooky Time

2011-10-24T07:31:00.006-05:00

Hi and thanks for stopping by today. Today begins a new fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! Challenge 83 is Spooky Time and we are to make a project with a ghost on it.
My card is 5" x 6 1/2" white cardstock and is layered with a 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" patterned paper. The paper pad is K&Company Tim Coffey Halloween and Fall. I chose the candy paper for the background to use with my little treat or treater ghost.
Cricut cartridge is 3 Birds on Parade. The little ghost is on page 39 and is cut at 3 1/4". The green mat is cut 3 3/4" x 3 7/8" and is embossed with the Cuttlebug Polka Dot folder. I have lots of dots going on! The polka dot paper is cut at 3 3/4" x 4 and angled on the background.
For more interest, I added a strand of fibers, inking, and pop-dots. The fibers were in blog candy that I won..Thanks Theresa! I have not used any of this before so I glued it down in spots. It seems to be staying in position. I really like the looks of it on the card. If anyone has suggestions on using these threads and how to attach differently, please let me know!
Also, the little ghost bird is on an Action Wobble. He is so cute when he wobbles!
Now it is your turn to play with us at Fantabulous Cricut. First be sure to check out the great projects by the design team. Remember you must use a Cricut cut. We look forward to seeing all your amazing projects!

Challenge:
Bitten by the Bug2 - Crafty Sprouts--use purple
Sentimental Sundays - Halloween and sentiment
The Paper Variety - Cute or Spooky Halloween project

Sweet Treats!

2011-10-15T18:42:00.000-05:00

After a little yard work this morning, I thought making a card would be more fun! So here is another birthday card which I will enter in a couple of challenges!

Card is 5" x 6 1/2" and was inspired by a sketch from Page Maps March 2011

Cricut cartridge: Sweet Treats

Page 25 - Cupcake cut at 3"

Page 62 - Phrase Sprinkled With Fun cut at 1 3/4".

Paper - Birthday extravaganza with glitter by the Paper Studio. Love the glitter!

Message ribbon is Martha Stewart bought on clearance at Big Lots several months ago.

Fiskars Scallop scissors were used for the scallop cuts on the mats.

Cupcake and phrase are pop-dotted.

Challenges:

Cooking with Cricut - Challenge 55- Cake, Cupcake or Teddy

Die Cuttin' Divas - Challenge 36 - National Dessert Day - any dessert

Hope you enjoy this card!

My Sheri Crafts - Ch# 71 - It's the Great Pumpkin

2011-10-15T12:00:00.001-05:00

Hope you are having a beautiful Fall day! Today at My Sheri Crafts we start another fun challenge. Challenge # 71 is "It's the Great Pumpkin"! We are asked to use a pumpkin on the card or project and this can be Halloween or not. I chose to use a Fall theme for an upcoming birthday card that I will need.

Card is 5" x 6 1/2" cut from brown Recollections paper. Using papers of my stash from previous cards, I cut three strips and layered on top of the card. The dot patterned mat is cut at 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" and is layered over a brown 1" x 6" strip, then pop-dotted on the base of the card. Papers were from Recollections Autumn pad that I have had for some time.

Cricut cartridge is Pooh and Friends. The pumpkin image on page 44 is cut at 3 1/2".

I used a Studio G stamp for the birthday sentiment. Lots of inking, ribbon and gemstones from my stash complete my Fall birthday card.

Visit My Sheri Crafts to see the pretty projects by the Design Team. We welcome two new design team members this week! I am happy to working with these ladies!

We look forward to seeing your pumpkins! Remember you have until midnight CST Oct. 28 to submit your project. One winner will be chosen to be guest designer and also Ooo La La awards are chosen.

Challenges:

Birthday Sundaes - Challenge # 30 - Fall colors and Birthday wording on front of card.

Hope you enjoy my pumpkin card!

Fantabulous Cricut - Ch# 81 - Decor and More

2011-10-10T07:15:00.001-05:00

Wow! Monday again and time for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut! Challenge # 81 is Decor and More. We are asked to create a project to hang on the wall--can be vinyl, wall hanging, etc. My thoughts were to make a type of wreath/wall hanging and this is my results! I want to surprise some of my Red Hat sisters with this little creation and I am using reds and purples rather than traditional colors for Halloween.

The base is cut from black cardstock at 10.50" using the Cricut Essentials cartridge which is preloaded on the E2. The scallop doily image is on page 37. For added strength and stability, I hand cut a piece of kraft cardboard which had been marked at 10" with a plate and glued the cardboard to the main cut. The cardboard was recycled from a scrapbooking kit. When I found the purple spider web paper in a K&Company pack during my recent shopping trip to Michael's, I just had to buy it for my background!

The flowers are made using Cricut Flower Shoppe. I did a search on You Tube on this cartridge and found a great video by MargaretsCrafts. The flower is the mum on page 21 and uses varying sizes for the layers of petals. Leaves are on page 22. I chose to use less layers thus making a smaller flower on the witch hat.
Cricut Happy Hauntings is used for remaining cuts.
Page 54 - Witch Hat cut 5 1/2" from purple gingham and the image is repeated using white cardstock for added thickness on the hat.
Page 38 - Boo is cut 1 1/4" using the phrase feature- regular and shadow.
Page 65 - Flourishes are cut using the Spooky Font feature on page 65 at 1 1/4". One image was cut using flip feature.
Cuttlebug Folder- Swiss Dots used on the red layer of hat.
For a little Red Hat flair, I added gemstones and feathers. Do you see the little spider!
Lots of inking! Hat, spider, and flower are pop-dotted. A loop of red ribbon is glued to the back for hanging.

Hope you enjoy my project! Now it is your turn to play with us at FCCB. Stop by and see all the fun creations by the design team. Remember the deadline to enter the challenge is midnight Sat. Oct. 15th. As always, be sure to include a Cricut cut!

I am sharing at Crafty Sprouts Color Challenge--Red and Black and Slimy Green. You can use any theme and you must use at least 2 of the colors.

My Sheri Crafts Design Team Call

2011-10-06T16:31:00.001-05:00

Hope each of you are having a great day!

Have you heard the exciting news about the design team call at My Sheri Crafts?
If you are interested and would like to apply, please visit My Sheri Crafts. A list of requirements and contact information is available on the site.

Don't forget about our "Think Pink" Challenge that is going on now! If you have not submitted a project, you still have time to do so! Challenge will close midnight (CST) Oct. 14.

Apple Harvest

2011-10-02T16:38:00.001-05:00

It seems forever since I was able to participate in a challenge. There have been so many great challenges lately and I have been missing all the fun. I finally was able to get a card done this weekend for a couple of challenges!

My card is 5" x 6 1/2 " white cardstock and is layered with a pretty Recollections pink patterned paper.

I was trying to include apples and a wheelbarrow into my project. I opened Cricut Freshly Picked cartridge for the first time and saw this apple frame. Well, immediately I decided to frame a wheelbarrow! Have you noticed the interesting frames on this cartridge...some would be great on scrapbook pages.

Cricut Cartridges:

Freshly Picked - Page 28 - Apple frame cut 4". Page 54 - Hat cut 1 3/4". For Apple Harvest, I used the Words feature on page 28 for the Apple and Words feature on page 59 for Harvest. Both were cut at 1 1/4".

Walk in my Garden - Page 107- Wheelbarrow cut at 1 1/4".

Cricut Essentials (preloaded on E2) - Page 45- Corner cut at 1.25"

A Child's Year - Page 49 - Apples cut 3/4"

Lots of inking! Hat and phrase are pop-dotted! Patterned papers are Recollections (24 in pack). I love all these colors. For the reds and kraft color, I use papers from my scrap stack. I used both the Expression and E2 on this card.

Challenges:

Bitten by the Bug2 - Walk in my Garden wheelbarrow. Of course, if you do not have this cartridge, you can use a similar cut from another cartridge.

Cooking with Cricut - Ch.# 53 - Apples and Honey

Link Up for Pink - Linking party - Pink as main color for Breast Cancer Awareness

Hope you enjoy my card!

My Sheri Crafts - Challenge #70 - Think Pink

2011-10-01T12:00:00.002-05:00

Thanks for stopping by today! Can you believe it is the first day in October! Where has the year gone! We are having a beautiful day with cooler temperatures! As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each of us knows someone that has been affected by this disease. To share more awareness, this week at My Sheri Crafts, our challenge is Think Pink. We would like to remind you to get those annual exams.

My card is 5"x 6 1/2". Papers are Colorbok and Recollections Animal pack.

Cricut cartridge is Paisley.

Page 52 - Shoes cut 2".

Page 56 - Girl time cut 1 1/2".

Cuttlebug: Hearts blocks embossing folder used on the white mat.

Inking, DMC Memory thread for the bows, shoes are pop-dotted, and doodling on the sentiment.

We look forward to seeing your projects! Remember one lucky winner will be chosen to be the next guest designer at My Sheri Crafts and Ooo la la awards are also selected.

Today is World Card-Making Day and I am entering this card in the contest going on at Cricut blog. Three lucky winners will receive a Cuttlebug! Wow! That sounds great!!
I am linking this up at Link Up For Pink at Just Yolie, Just Create

Fantabulous Cricut - Ch #79 - Leaves Are Falling

2011-09-26T07:10:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since I last posted. I have been away on a fabulous cruise! I enjoyed lots of fun with my Red Hat sisters. Maybe I can share a few photos soon. Now it is back to fun with the Cricut!

Today begins a fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut. Challenge #79 is Leaves Are Falling. When I saw the challenge theme, I remembered some photos of my grandkids that would work great for this theme on a scrapbook page. Folks in my small hometown enjoy a pretty walking trail which features a bridge over a small creek. Fall foliage is always pretty and many photos have been made in this area. I like the effect of the leaves in the water!

The paper is from DCWV The Four Seasons Stack, some of which have glitter. The papers in this pack are so pretty and I would not want to cut it so I will let the paper speak. Several leaves were cut with the Cricut and added to the left side of page and a red leaf was pop-dotted over the photo.

Cricut Cartridge is Stretch Your Imagination.

Page 48 - Leaf is cut at varying sizes of the different colors. Red leaf is 3 1/2".

Page 48 - Leaf using the silhouette feature is 4 3/4". I used this leaf for the journaling.

Page 42 - Autumn is cut on shift at 6 1/2".

Photo mats are hand cut. Inking on the leaves. Some leaves are pop-dotted.

We would love for you to join us this week and share your project for Leaves are Falling! Remember you must include a Cricut cut. Be sure to visit FCCB to see all the pretty projects by the design team!

My Sheri Crafts - Sew Simple

2011-09-17T12:00:00.001-05:00

Hi and thanks for visiting today! Today begins a fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts with "Sew Simple"! We are adding sewing to our projects. This can be real or faux stitching. I am playing with a sketch from Page Maps. I liked the design with the strips of paper on the background and thought this would add to my sewing theme.
My card is 5" X 6 1/2" white cardstock and is layered with a stitched-look paper from Martha Stewart. Again, I am happy that I was able to incorporate papers from my scrap stash!
Cricut Cartridge: Country Life
Page 65 - Quilt cut 2".
Page 67 - Phrase - From my Heart cut 1".
Martha Stewart Punches-
Embossed Pop Up Daisy and Layering Daisy for the large flower
Flower Shower - I added small flowers to the center of the yellow blocks and the green check block on the little quilt....My quick applique!!
Edges of the green background paper are sewn with the sewing machine and Gelly Roll pen for the faux stitches. Quilt is pop-dotted on the card.

Now it is your turn to show off your stitching! Our challenges run for two weeks. Deadline for entry will be midnight CST Sept. 30. We look forward to seeing your projects! Remember a winner is chosen to be the guest designer for the next challenge and "Ooh La La" awards are selected too!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge # 77 -- Make Some Music

2011-09-12T07:30:00.003-05:00

For my Paper Playtime Design Team post, please scroll down to the next post!

Thanks for stopping by today! Today begins a new fun challenge at FCCB. Challenge #77 is Make Some Music. We are asked to make a project with an instrument or music notes on it! I had a lot of fun with this card and I was able to include an instrument and music notes!
The card is 5" x 6 1/2" and is layered with a designer paper from The Paper Studio "Girls Live To Rock" paper pack. I like this bright paper with the music notes! All patterned papers are from this paper pack.
Cricut Cartridge - All the cricut cuts are from Groovy Times.
Page 53 - Guitar is cut 3 1/2" using the regular, layers, and shadow features.
Page 53 - Rock On is cut 1" using the phrase feature.
Page 44 - Music Notes are cut at 1" using the shift key on Layer 2 feature.
White mat is cut 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" and the yellow/pink mat is cut 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" using a hand cutter. I embossed the white mat using the Cuttlebug Allergo folder. Guitar is pop-dotted on mat.

Now it is your turn to play along with us. Your project must include an instrument or music notes! As always, remember you must include a Cricut cut! Have fun and Make Some Music!
Hope you enjoy my groovy card!

Paper Playtime - Challenge #55 - Make an Easel / Pedestal Card

2011-09-12T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hi and thanks for visiting today! It is time for another fun challenge at Paper Playtime. This week Challenge # 55 is Make an Easel/Pedestal Card. If you have never tried an easel card and would like to learn how to make one, you are in for a treat! We are happy to have Mary of Cardz TV as our special guest designer today. Mary will share a great tutorial on making an easel card. Recently I found another great tutorial by Mary at CardzTV for making a Twisted Easel card. I enjoy making this style card and will be sharing a Twisted Easel card with you today.

Cricut cartridge: Forever Young for all the cuts.

Page 42 - Emblem feature for Model 19 Silhouette. Shift key used for the pink mat. Each cut is 3".

Page 73 - Flower 10 cut 1 1/2" using the main and layer features.

Page 43- Emblem feature using shift for the pink mat. This is cut 3 1/4" and run through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I cut two of these and glued together for stability. The mat is pop-dotted on the base of the card. This will help to keep the front of the card in place.

Page 42 - "Fashion Queen" is cut 1 1/4' using the Word feature. Non-shift and shift key for the two colors.

Papers are from a Recollection 24 Page Pack from Michael's. I love this paper and thought it would be perfect for my Fashion Queen! Martha Stewart inking. Pearls and gemstone from my stash.

We would love for you to play along with us at Paper Playtime! We have a great prize for one winner this week. Our sponsor is K Andrews Design with Fashionable Friends Stamp Set! How exciting is that! We look forward to seeing your easel / pedestal cards!

My First Machine Stitched Card

2011-09-04T14:06:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! We have been getting some much needed rain in my area. Just hope we do not get as much rain as predicted in some areas which could cause flooding. This summer has been such a hot and dry one! Temperature in the upper 70's today is much better than those 100 degree days!

I have seen beautiful cards with machine stitching and after I saw the challenge at Celebrate the Occasion, I decided to uncover my sewing machine. The challenge is to follow a fun looking sketch.

My folded card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and is cut from brown Bazzill paper. I used two K&Company patterned papers on the front of the card. Again, I am trying to use some of my scrap papers! The beige patterned paper is run through the Cuttlebug using the Script folder. I love the way the embossing looks on a patterned paper! I glued the two pieces on top of the card base (being carfeul not to get glue at my stitch line). Then the fun started! I had trouble with the tension adjustment, but finally was able to maintain a fair looking stitch. Lace is from my stash which is also stitched on the card. I had more tension problem--the machine and me! I decided to glue the pleats first and then proceeded to stitch.

Cricut cartridge: Paisley.

Page 59 - Flower is the button feature. It is cut at 1 3/4", 1 1/2", 1 1/4" and 3/4" from varying K&Company scrap papers. Flower edges are inked and then rolled under a bit with a tiny brush applicator. Each flower layer is pop-dottted. A light green pearl is used in the center.

Page 52 - "Love ya" is cut at 1" using word/word (no shift) and again in the green paper using the shadow/word shadow (shift).

Hope you enjoy my card!

My Sheri Crafts Ch#68- Special Delivery

2011-09-03T11:05:00.000-05:00

Thanks for stopping by today! Are you ready for another fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts! First let me say Thank you to all who entered in our last challenge--wonderful projects! Congrats to the winners!
Now to this week's challenge. Challenge #68 is Special Delivery. The expectation and birth of a precious child is always a blessed event. Today we are saying congratulations to our design team member Peachy who is looking forward to being a new Mommy!

I always enjoy trying different folds and styles of card and I decided to try a Dresser Side Step Card. I followed Jackie Topa's great tutorial on You Tube. You can also visit her at Addicted to Stamping. She has the video on the sidebar. Thanks Jackie for sharing your talents with us.

The card starts with a piece of 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" white cardstock. I am using colors of blue and yellow for a little boy. Ok, I had to add a bit of pink! I am using my new Cricut Wrap It Up Cartridge for my cuts. This cartridge has some great cuts and I know I will enjoy playing with it.
Page 53 - Onesie cut 2 1/4"
Page 63 - Stork cut 2 1/2"; Phrase feature "Congratulations" cut 2 1/4". I did not use the little stork that is also cut with the phrase.
Page 33 - Phrase feature- "It's a Boy" cut 2 1/4"

For the cut out effect on the dresser, I used EK 1" circle punch by placing it slightly on the paper. I do not have the punch that Jackie Topa used, but I love it and need to find it! I added a little sticker to the onesie from my sticker stash. The drawer pulls are tiny white heart brads. Of course, lots of inking!

Photo of inside the card

Now it is your turn to join us in the challenge! We look forward to seeing your pretty paper projects. Remember you have two weeks to enter!

Hope you enjoy my card!

Birthday Girl

2011-09-02T21:04:00.005-05:00

I made this card to share in a couple of challenges. The card is 5" x 6 1/2" and is layered with a pretty floral K&Company paper. All the papers are from the same K&Company paper pad. I was happy that I was able to use scraps from previous projects to complete this card.

At The Shabby Tea Room, Challenge #77 is Birthstones. The project or card is to be inspired by the color of your birthstone. Just so happens my favorite color is pink and the birthstone color for October is pink/rose. I have noticed rose, pink tourmaline, and opal are listed as October birthstone color.

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #24 is an Inspiration Photo. The photo is a plate of yummy cupcakes with white and pink frosting. Little banner picks are made from papers with stripes and dots. I chose the pink color, dots and stripes. As always, Birthday wording must be on the front of the card. I decided to make myself a card!

I used Cricut Storybook cartridge for the Birthday Girl accent/frame cut on page 72. It is cut 3 1/4" and the accent blackout is cut at the same size. I pop-dotted the frame on a paper strip cut with the Martha Stewart Doily Lace Trim punch. I layered a pink ribbon under the paper strip to give more pink color. Finishing touches are Recollections Pearl stickers, a pink bow, and a Mulberry Paper Flower. Inking is Dew Drop Versa Magic Gingerbread.

Hope you enjoy my little shabby chic card! This is my first time to particpate at The Shabby Tea Room. I enjoy seeing all the ladies' beautiful work and love the style. I need a lot more practice!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch #75 - A Splash of Color

2011-08-29T07:00:00.002-05:00

Thanks for dropping by today! I would like to say Welcome and Thank You to my new followers!

Today begins a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut. Challenge #75 is A Splash of Color--Use the color yellow on your project. This was a fun challenge for me and I know you will enjoy it too!

My card measures 5" x 6 1/2" and is layered with a colorful patterned paper from a Colorbok pad. I am featuring a cut from one of my newest Cricut cartridges, Florals Embellished. It is Bird 5 on page 69 and is cut at 3 1/2 inches. I love all the layer features on this cartridge--just adds so much color! It is a good way to bring in the yellow even if I have not seen such a colorful bird before! The white mat is cut 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" and the corners were cut using the Martha Stewart Flower Shower corner punch (Punch a Round the Page set). I wanted just a hint of yellow to show so the white mat is layered on the same size yellow mat. Using the corner punch again on a small piece of the tangerine paper, I was able to add the little flower on the punched edge of the white mat.
Sentiment block is hand cut from a piece of vellum look paper at 2" x 1 5/8". The sentiment is stamped with a dollar stamp from Michael's. I have had the Prima flower for a long time and thought it would work nicely on this card. Orange and green gemstones are from Recollections - a Halloween pack that I bought during a clearance! Inking is Dew Drop VersaMagic gingerbread.

Hope you enjoy my card! Please visit FCCB to see this week's challenge and the beautiful projects by the design team. Don't forget to visit each of their blogs for more inspiration! Now it is your turn to play along with us! We would love to see your paper projects for the Splash of color challenge using yellow! The challenge ends midnight Sept. 4th (mountain time).

I am also sharing this card at The Sisterhood of Crafters. The challenge is Flower Power-use a flower.

Masculine Birthday Twisted Easel Card

2011-08-20T20:32:00.001-05:00

Hi! It seems I am needing a few birthday cards! For this one, I made a twisted easel card following Mary's great tutorial at Cardz TV.

Cricut Cartridges:

Nifty Fifties

Truck on page 61 cut 2".

Hwy sign on page 38 cut 3 1/2" and again 3 1/4" because this cut does not have a shadow. The two sizes are not perfect together but it is ok!

Diamond shape mat on page 69 cut 2 1/2"

Wild Card

Celebrate on page 59 cut 4 1/4"

It's Your Day on page 38 cut 7"

I handcut the mat for sentiment "celebrate". Brads are from The Paper Studio. Do you like the wheels! Martha Stewart inking. The truck and sentiment mats are pop-dotted. Solid papers are from my stash!

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion - Ch# 26 Birthday- must be an easel card

Birthday Sundaes - Ch# 22 All About Brads (at least 3) Birthday wording on front.

Cards For Men - Ch# 27 Anything Goes

The Paper Variety - Ch#48 - Travel or Transportation

Hope you enjoy this card!

My Sheri Crafts - Challenge #67 - Vacation

2011-08-20T12:00:00.002-05:00

Hello! Thanks for visiting today! This is an exciting day for me as I share my first project being a design team member at My Sheri Crafts! I would like to say thanks again to Sheri for giving me this great opportunity! She always has such fun challenges! This week's Challenge #67 is Vacation! Many of you may have enjoyed a fun vacation already, but I am still looking forward to my vacation! Some of us Red Hat Ladies have an upcoming cruise scheduled! This will be my first time to cruise and I am so excited! It sounds like a lot of fun! With that in mind, I made this card to celebrate the event!

Card size is 5" x 6 1/2" and is layered with a background paper that has blues, purples, and a hint of yellow. This was cut from a piece of Creative Imaginations Baby Boy paper. That is one of those "thinking outside the box" ideas!! HA

Cricut cartridge: Life is a Beach for all the cuts.

Cruise ship - 2 1/2"- page 77. Of course, I had to make it RED!!

Waves - 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" - page 77

Anchors Away - cut 2" page 76

Sun - 2 1/4" - page 44

Sea Gulls - 1 1/2" - page 79

Lots of inking, random doodling with Gelly Roll pen, Glossy Accents on the sun, and bow is a piece of cording. Papers are from my stash!

Hope you enjoy my card! Now I look forward to seeing your pretty Vacation projects at My Sheri Crafts! You have 2 weeks to enter this challenge. Remember one winner will be selected the guest designer for the next challenge!

I am happy to find an exciting new challenge at Stuck on U Sketches using die cuts. I love my Cricut and enjoy working with Cricut cartridge cuts on my projects! This week the Die Cut Challenge is "Play". You can interpret this theme any way you like. I am thinking of all the fun, play, good times, and memories that we Red Hatters will enjoy on our cruise and vacation. Of course, there will be oodles of photos to scrap!

If you enjoy using your Cricut, stop by Stuck on U Sketches and check out the challenge! You have a few hours left on this first challenge. I had seen this earlier and have almost forgot to add my photo! I will be checking out the next challenge!

Sharing my exciting news!

2011-08-19T07:41:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to share my good news with you! I am now a Design Team member at My Sheri Crafts! I am tickled pink! I have always enjoyed playing along with the challenges as time permitted. I was so surprised and happy when Sheri asked me to be part of the team! Sheri is a sweet and talented lady! Many thanks to Sheri for this opportunity! I look forward to all the fun working with her and the talented design team members.

My first challenge will be tomorrow, Saturday, August 20. It is a fun challenge and I look forward to seeing all my crafting friends at My Sheri's Crafts! The challenges run for two weeks so that will give you plenty of time to participate in the challenge. Remember the winner of the challenge will be the guest designer for the following challenge. How exciting is that! Also, "Ooo-La-La" blog award winners are chosen! If you have not visited My Sheri Crafts, I encourage you to stop by, become a follower, and play along with us!

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch. # 73 -- A Piece of Cake

2011-08-15T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and thanks for dropping by today! Today starts a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut. This week's challenge is "A Piece of Cake". We are asked to use a cupcake or baked good on the project.
My card is 5" X 6 1/2" and is layered with TPC Studio Sweet Celebrations Cupcakes Galore. Cupcake paper on the marquee is the reverse side of the background paper.
I am playing with a card sketch from Page Maps June 2011. I thought the cupcake would be cute for the sketch.
Cricut Cartridges:
Storybook - Page 66 Marquee 1 cut 4.50". I used only one half of the cut.
Sweet Treats - Page 28 Cupcake cut 2.50".
Cuttlebug Folders:
Swiss Dots - Heart; Divine Swirls - Frosting; Happy Birthday - Blue Mat; Frills 4pack - Red Strip
Other Supplies:
Stewart scoreboard on the Red Strip
Pop dots and Glossy Accent on the cupcake
Dew Drop gingerbread inking
Other papers are from my stash.

Hope you enjoy my cupcake cake! Be sure to visit the design teams' projects for some yummy inspiration!Now we want to see your projects! You can use a cupcake or baked good. Be sure to link up your project at FCCB. Remember to include a Cricut cut!

Happy Birthday Box Card

2011-08-09T22:12:00.002-05:00

I am having fun trying different card styles. I really like the looks of this one!
This is called a box card and I used the great tutorial at Splitcoaststampers. It starts with a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of patterned paper. With scoring and folding, it becomes a box. It is perfect for a gift card or cash! The finished card will measure 4 1/4" square. My papers are K&Company Watercolor Bouquet. This is a very pretty pack of double-sided paper and I love the colors and designs!

The following photo shows the box, belly band, and the inside panel.

I used the Cricut Lite Lacy Labels cartridge for the scallop-edge labels. This image is the last one on the second line of the keypad--Joy label. I did not cut the shift layer for Joy. I used a Just Rite Happy Birthday stamp for the sentiment. I have not worked with these stamps before, but I do like the finished look. I stamped the image using Martha Stewart Forget Me Not blue ink and then used the center point function on the Expression to cut the scallop label. The flower is cut using Martha Stewart Layering Daisy. Pop dots are used in between the layers and pearls from my stash finish the flower. For the belly band I cut 1 1/2" x 10" strip of patterned paper, wrapped it around the card keeping it loose and glued the ends. You want this so it will slide off and on the card. The inside panel is cut 4" x 4", inked edges and corners are rounded.

Martha Stewart Flower Shower Punch is used on the strips on the box edges.

Hope you enjoy this card! If you try one, let me know so I can visit!

Challenges:

Birthday Sundaes - Ch.21 - Birthday (Hope a Box Card works!)

Anything Goes - Happy Birthday/ Celebration

Joyful Stamper Inspire Me Fridays link up party

Cooking With Cricut Guest Designer

2011-08-09T08:00:00.002-05:00

I am very excited to be guest designer for Cooking With Cricut today! I was very surprised to receive the invitation and of course, loving the challenge blog, I am happy to be here with you! Cooking With Cricut is one of the first challenge blogs that I began participating in after I started my blog. I always look forward to the weekly challenge and participate as I can. If you have not visited the blog, you are missing out on a lot of fun! The Chefs are always cooking up beautiful and inspiring projects! I want to thank everyone at Cooking With Cricut for the honor of being a guest designer today!

My fun with the Cricut began in 2009 whenever I purchased the Expression. As most of you know I am a member of the Red Hat Society. I started scrapbooking our fun meetings and travels. That soon led to cards and blogging!! What fun! I am always buying red and purple paper. I enjoy finding a cartridge that has great cuts for my Red Hat friends. I was so happy to find Forever Young - hats, dresses, gloves, shoes, purses---perfect! Today, I am sharing a Tri-Shutter Card featuring some of the pretty cuts from Forever Young!

The card starts with a 5 1/2" x 12" piece of red cardstock. There is a great tutorial on SplitCoastStampers for making a Tri Fold Shutter Card. This card style is perfect for using your beautiful designer papers. I am using purple cardstock and the designer paper is K&Company Red Hat Society which I have been hoarding for some time. I find it very hard to find reds and purples. I have used several Cuttlebug embossing folders to add a bit of dimension. Swiss dots is used on the purple background papers. Do you notice the little purple flower on the hat? It is embossed with Bloom Dots and the hat (page 63 cut 1.50") is embossed with Swiss Dots. The purple gingham mat is embossed with Divine Swirls. The mat cut is actually the flower 3 on page 66 using the shift key and cut at 4.25" The flowers are on page 69, cut 1.25" and layers are pop-dotted.

With the card opened, you can see more of my selected cuts. The Cricut has really been chirping this week! I have used ten different images on this card plus the layer and shadow features! The shoes tag is found on page 54 and cut 1". I thought it was so cute and I just had to make room for it. DMC Memory Thread is used for the hanger and the tag is pop-dotted on the mat. Ooh la la cut .75"-page 57 and glasses cut .50"-page 47.

I used Model 14 on page 37 cut 3 1/2", cutting first in ivory and again in red. I trimmed the red hat and red shoes off and glued on the model. Dress is embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile folder. Shoes cut 1.75"- page 54, purse cut 1.75"-page 56, gloves cut 1.50-page 45. Of course, Red Hatters love bling-must have rhinestones! Lots of inking, ribbon and rhinestones from my stash!

This is an easy card to make but it does take time cutting out the mats and layers. Above photo is the card laying flat. Hope you enjoy! Again, many thanks to Cooking With Cricut for the great opportunity!

To see more projects using cuts from Forever Young, you can view Cricut Forever Young under Labels -left side bar of my blog!

Paper Playtime Ch.52 - Cool Off With Water

2011-08-08T06:00:00.002-05:00

Thanks for visiting today! It is time for another fun challenge at Paper Playtime. Challenge # 52 is Cool Off With Water. As most of the country has been having very high temperatures, it is refreshing to find a way to cool off! I do not have a sailboat but when I saw this cute cut, I wanted to use it for my card. Wanting to have a colorful card, I chose red, white, and blue papers from my stash. I used the Cricut cartridge Just a Note which is preloaded on the Cricut Expression 2. The cuts are on page 50. Using the card feature, the card is cut 5.50" from a navy blue cardstock. Let's Sail Away cut at 5.50" using red cardstock is the shift key on the card feature. I cut the sailboat first from silver cardstock at 5.50" using the card layer feature and again from the red and blue papers using the card layer shift function. I had trouble getting the correct size for the layering of the letters. If I used the same size for the layering, the individual letters would have been very large. It seems that all sizes would be the same for the complete card, but it did work that way. I do not use Design Studio nor Gypsy so I had to keep making adjustments. I think it was 3 inches that I finally used to cut the letters.

To add more dimension, I used the Cuttlebug Houndstooth on the sails and Divine Swirls on the blues for the water.

Above is a photo of the card opened. The solid blue is actually the backside of the card. The two side panels fold in toward the front of the card. Hope you enjoy my card!

Now it is your turn to play along with us! We would love to see your paper projects showing any type of way to cool off with water. We are happy to have My Pink Stamper as our sponsor for this challenge. The prize is a clear stamp set "Music Speaks". To see the design team's great projects, visit Paper Playtime. Be sure to hop over to their blogs and leave some love!

I am sharing this card at Cooking With Cricut Challenge #45- Sailboat.

Sharing My Exciting News - Guest Designer and More

2011-08-07T21:02:00.000-05:00

Hello blogging friends! Hope you have had a great weekend! Sorry I have not made a post in several days although I have been busy with the Cricut. You will soon see what I have been doing!

I am excited that I have been asked to be guest designer at Cooking With Cricut on Tuesday!
Cooking With Cricut was one of the first challenge blogs that I began participating in when I first started my blog. The Chefs are so talented and inspiring! I always check in to see what they have cooked up with the new challenges and join in when I can. Tuesday, I will spotlight one of my favorite Cricut cartridges. I will not tell you now which cartridge, but I will say there will be several cuts from the cartridge. I want to say thanks to everyone at Cooking With Cricut for this honor! Please visit the CWC blog on Tuesday to see what I have stirred up for you! If you have not entered their challenges before, you are missing out on the fun! Oh, don't forget to visit my blog! I love reading your comments!

I found out yesterday that my Christmas card Brrr won the Christmas in July-Mittens challenge at Bitten By The Bug2. I was so surprised! Thanks Penny for recognizing my card! I so enjoy blinkies for my blog!! This is the second challenge that the card received recognition. It was recognized at Cooking With Cricut as Top 3 Chefs in Challenge #42 Pen or Marker or a Sun. I used Cricut Markers. Many thanks to the Chefs!

More great news, I have reached 300 + followers! Thanks to each of you for your support and comments! I appreciate that you enjoy my work and chose to become a follower! When I first started the blog, of course, I knew nothing about blogging. I have learned a little about posting but I have learned other important things!
We love crafting and we enjoy seeing other bloggers' projects. We enjoy making new friends! I thank you for your friendship!
My one year Blogaversary is coming up in September. I will be working on something special for the occasion!

Just a reminder, tomorrow starts a new challenge at Paper Playtime. Be sure to check out the design team's awesome projects for the theme and visit my blog to see my project! We look forward to seeing your projects!

Fantabulous Cricut Ch. 71 -- Let's Be Friends

2011-08-01T06:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited to be sharing my first design team project for Fantabulous Cricut. Challenge #71 is Let's Be Friends. When I first saw the challenge, my thoughts went to this cute image of the girls on Cricut A Child's Year cartridge. The card is 5" x 6 1/2" white cardstock and is layered with two designer papers from K&Company. The solid pink is from my stash!
All my cuts are from A Child's Year.
Girls cut 3"- page 65. I chose to ink the image rather than a shadow cut. Scallop circle is the tag on page 59 and is cut 3 1/2". I used the Cuttlebug folder Textile on the scallop mat to add dimension. I thought the girls should be holding the BFF balloon. This image was cut 3.25" and can be found on page 70.
Flowers are made with the Martha Stewart Layering Daisy punch using the patterned papers and pink paper. Layers are pop-dotted and a pink gemstone is used for the center. To finish the card, I hand cut corners for the top of card.
Hope you enjoy my card! Be sure to check out the FCCB design team's pretty projects. We look forward to seeing your projects! You have until midnight Sunday August 7 (mountain time) to link your projects.

Thinking of You

2011-07-30T20:32:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Hope you are having a great weekend! Welcome to all my new followers! Thank you for your interest in my cardmaking!
This card is 5" x 4 1/4" cut from Colorbok white cardstock. I am playing with Sassy Lil' Card Sketches July 28 card sketch. I have had the blue and white patterned papers for awhile and do not recall the name.
Cricut cartridge:
Lacy Labels: Yes, I only used one cartridge on this card! The label is the first one on the first row (love you image). My label is cut 3 1/2' first from white and using the layer image, it is cut same size from the blue paper.
Cuttlebug Folder: Feel Better 4-Pack. I embossed the white label with the "thinking of you" folder.
Martha Stewart: Doily Lace Trim edge punch and lots of blue inking.
Label is pop-dotted and ribbon is from my stash! Using the Martha Stewart Scoreboard, I scored lines on the blue patterned paper.

Challenges:
Sassy Lil' Card Sketches -- July 28 sketch
Celebrate the Occasion -- Ch 23 Any occasion (blue and white)
My Craft Spot - Ch 18 Embossing
Papercraft Star - Ch 55 Anything goes

Hope you enjoy my card.
Just a reminder, I will be sharing my first design team project for Fantabulous Cricut on Monday. I am so excited! Look forward to seeing you then!

Just a Note - Daydream

2011-07-22T19:20:00.000-05:00

I am playing with Cricut Cartridge Just a Note which was preloaded on the Expression 2. This cartridge has really cute cuts and a card feature. This is made using the card feature. I am using the example that is illustrated in the handbook with the same colors. When I first saw the handbook, I really liked this card. So I tried it to become familar with the features on the cartridge. These cuts are on page 24. Using the example, the card, dog, and daydream are cut at 5 1/2". Light green and dark green papers for the letters are cut at 2". Instructions are to use the phrase feature for the letters; however the y and e are on the Phrase Layer. Hmm, one of those things you have to check. This is what I came up with for my "practice card"--just a simple card with some inking.

More photos to show the layers and card base.

Hope you enjoy!

Sharing my Fantabulous News!

2011-07-18T22:40:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Wow! I have exciting news to share with you! I have been chosen to be on the Design Team at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This is such a great honor to be working with Robin, Amy Jo, and the talented designers! I have always enjoyed participating in FCCB fun challenges! The blog is such a great inspiration for us Cricut lovers! As many of you know, I love my Cricut and use it on almost all my projects.
I look forward to new friendships and fun crafting with all members of the design team!
I would love your continued support of my work as I start this new crafting journey. If you are not already a FCCB follower, I encourage you to look around the blog. You will find great inspiration daily! I look forward to seeing your projects!

I am sending a big THANK YOU to Robin, Amy Jo, and FCCB for this wonderful opportunity!

Brrrr!

2011-07-17T13:58:00.005-05:00

How about a little Christmas in July! With our recent extremely high temperatures, I thought it would be "cool" to make a Christmas card. After visiting some challenge blogs, I chose some themes to incorporate so I can participate in the challenges.
My card is 5 x 6 1/2 inches from white basic cardstock. I cut a 1" x 6 1/2 piece of white Colorbok for the edge of the card. My papers are all from my scrap stash. I used the Martha Stewart Aspen Snowflake edge punch on the edge of the red designer paper and layered it on the 1' x 6 1/2". Then it was glued to the front of the card.
I am so excited how the Cricut cuts turned out on this card. Not only did I use the Cricut to cut the images, but I also used Cricut Colors ink markers to draw the gloves and word Brrrr!. I will admit that I used my older Expression for the color markers. There is a lot about the Expression 2 that I have not tried yet!
Using a white DMC Memory Thread, the gloves are connected to the Anna Griffin decorative brad to appear as if they are hanging. If you are not familar with DMC Color Infusion Memory Thread, it is a fiber wrapped wire that is be used on sewing projects. It is great in our card making too. I found the Memory Thread at Michael's on the aisle with the regular DMC thread for embroidery/cross-stitch.
Lots of inking! Pop dots- 1/16" on the mat and 1/8" on the gloves!
I think the card turned out pretty cool!
Cricut Cartridges:
Joys of the Season - Mittens on page 51 cut 1 3/4"
Winter Frolic - Sentiment "Brrr!" on 33 cut 1 3/4- Phrase and shadow features

Challenges:
Sassy Lil' Card Sketch - Sketch (Maybe I did not get too carried away with the sketch.)
Cooking With Cricut - Cricut markers or a sun if you do not have markers.
BBTB - Joy of the Season Gloves
Craft Us Crazy - Christmas in July
Christmas Card Challenges - Faith/Christmas in July
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Christmas in July
If The Shoe Fits - Ruby
Hope you enjoy!

Orange, Green, and White

2011-07-13T08:50:00.001-05:00

I am playing along with a few challenges today. The 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card is made using Card Patterns Sketch 123.

Cricut Cartridge: Simply Charmed - Page 39 Flower is cut 1.75"

Cuttlebug Folder - Happy Birthday

Paper: Colorbok - white; Martha Stewart Classic Woodland - Green Pattern; scrap stash for the oranges.

Lots of inking, flower is pop-dotted, button and Memory Thread.

A simple card but I am pleased with the way it turned out.

Challenges:

Card Patterns - Sketch 123

Birthday Sundaes - #17 - Orange, Green and White

M.A.G. #34 - Simply Charmed Page 39

Berry Sweet Ice Cream Cone

2011-07-11T10:17:00.002-05:00

This is only my second time using the Cricut Sweet Treats cartridge. I wanted to try the card feature and I chose the ice cream cone on page 34. It is cut at 7 inches using a buff color cardstock. All my papers are from my scrap paper stash. I used several Cuttlebug folders for added dimension. The Houndstooth folder is used on the lower part of the cone and Divine Swirls on the pink and chocolate layers. For the strawberry, I used Swiss dots and lightly inked the dots with green.

I cut the Layers feature using brown paper and again using green paper. Then I trimmed off top piece of the brown so I could have green color for the strawberry leaf. To sparkle things up a bit, I applied Stickles Lime Green on the leaf and Stickles Frosted Lace on the chocolate for the appearance of white chocolate dripping over it!! Yummy!!

For the sentiment, I used the word feature on page 47 on Simply Charmed. Berry Sweet is cut 1" on regular and shift key.

Hope you enjoy!

Challenges:

Paper Cutz - #99 Ice cream cone, popsicle, ice cream sundae or milk shake

Tacky Tuesday's Challenge 8 - Cool treat and word sweet

Paper Playtime Ch# 50 SUMMER

2011-07-11T05:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a great weekend! It is time again for another fun challenge at Paper Playtime. Challenge 50 is Summer! So many things came to mind when I saw the challenge theme and it was hard to decide which idea to use. My thoughts kept returning to things that my kids and grandkids enjoyed during the summer. There is a wooded area behind my house and the boys always had lots of fun camping and sleeping in a tent in that area. So I began to look for something with a camping theme.
First I want to tell you about my card. I have seen pretty Twisted Easel cards and decided I wanted to try one! Mary at Cardz TV has a great video showing a Twisted Easel card. Be sure to visit Mary for all the details.
I started with a 4 1/4" x 9 3/4" piece of buff colored Colorbok cardstock. This makes an A2 card. While checking out the clearance items at Michael's last week, I picked up a Colorbok Summer Fun scrapbook kit that was reduced to $2.99. When I saw the words Camp written on one of the papers, I had to purchase the kit. Don't you love it when you have something in mind and things just seem to come together! Now I have papers and embellishments for scrapbooking some of those photos.

Cricut Cartridge: Nate's ABCs for all cuts
Page 50-- Tent cut at 2.75". I use Font 2 image on shift (looks like a cloud, but it is my sentiment mat) cut at 2.50".
The word Explore is the Phrase feature and the regular and shift cuts are cut 1.25".
Wow! One cartridge and one page! I am really enjoying this cartridge and all the features. Oh! Did you see the little hat and dog on the phrase! Such a cute cut!
Papers: I used Recollections Metallic Shimmer gray paper for the kids to give the appearance of their shadows inside the tent. Paper for the word Explore was in the kit. Rest of papers are from my scrap stack.
I pop-dotted the sentiment mat to hold the front in place and used lots of inking!

Now it is your turn to make a Summer project and play with us at Paper Playtime. We are happy to have our design team member Pam sponsoring this week. Check out these goodies and get those projects entered in this fun challenge.
Sponsor: Simply Pam
Prize: Making Memories - Whimsy Embellishment Kit (Has 100 Buttons, Die cut shapes, Chipboard Alphas and 40 Printed Flowers) Total of 214 pieces plus a cute box it's in.
Also Making Memories Hul-la-ba-loo 5"x7" Mini Book Kit (Has a spiral bound mini book, Cardstock, Trims, Stickers and Die-Cuts)

Hope you enjoy my first Twisted Easel card! It was really easy and I will be making more!
I am also sharing this at Fantabulous Cricut this week for the "Let's Go Camping" theme!

Red/Purple Birthday Card

2011-07-09T11:05:00.005-05:00

My card today is for a Red Hat Lady and will be entered in some fun challenges!

Cricut Cartridges:

Wild Card - Doily card on page 52. I cut the card from red Recollections cardstock at 5". Using the Liner feature, the purple paper is cut at 5" and the purple/white gingham paper is cut at 5.50". This gave me a larger gingham circle to lay over the solid purple paper.

Cricut American Alphabet - This is one of the preloaded cartridges that came on the Expression2. I like the shoe which is the second image on first row. I think it works well for a Red Hat Lady! The purple layer is the blackout feature and is cut at 2.25". Using the shift key, the main shoe image is cut at 2.25".

Cuttlebug Folders:

Happy Birthday - purple mat; Swiss Dots - shoe; and Birthday (4 pack) -Celebrate on the hand cut tag.

For some extra bling, I added the Recollections Glitter Velvet Purple ribbon, Recollections rhinestones, and a Just Picture This Red Hat brad. Lots of Martha Stewart purple inking and the tag is pop-dotted.

Challenges:

Birthday Sundaes - #16 Anything Goes and include birthday wording

Die Cuttin' Diva's - #22 Sketch

Cooking with Cricut - #41 Anything Goes Cricut

Emma's Throwback Thursday - Use Wild Card or Just Because and embossing

Frosted Designs - Recipe - ribbon or trim, rhinestones or pearls, charm

More Than Favors - Wild Card

Enjoy!

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-04T14:34:00.000-05:00

Happy 4th of July! Hope everyone is having a great day!
I am sharing a card that was made before my blog was started. In fact, it was made last July but I had forgotten to post it on my blog. The card was made following a sketch from RAQ's card challenge on the Cricut messageboard.
Cricut cartridges were A Child's Year for the boy, Plantin Schoolbook for the stars, and Heritage for the word United. I love the ACY cuts!
May we remember the sacrifices that have been made so that our nation can be free. Thanks to those who have served and those now serving in our military! God Bless America!

Farm Raised

2011-07-04T09:29:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since I have able to join the fun at Cooking With Cricut and I am happy to participate in this week's challenge. In honor of June being National Dairy month, Challenge #40 is to create a project with a cow on it or a project with black and white and a small amount of a third color if you do not have a cow. I live in the country and I chose to make a little country scene for my cow!
The card was cut from blue cardstock and measures 5 x 6 1/2". White fleck paper is cut 4 3/4" x 6 1/4".
Cricut cartridges:
Nate's ABCs - Page 64 -Farm cut 4.50" and Clouds cut 1.25"; Page 63- Grass cut 1.75"
Country Life - Page 45 - Cow cut 1.25"; Page 32 - Farm Raised cut 1.50"
Cuttlebug Folder: Distressed stripes - Barn
I used lots of inking and pop-dotted the cow.

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Stars and Stripes

2011-07-02T17:18:00.000-05:00

Hope you are having a great day! With the beginning of a three day weekend away from work, I found time this afternoon to play with the Cricut! Were you thinking red, white, and blue when you read the post title! Recently my daughter gave me an eighty page paper pack by The Paper Studio called Girls Live To Rock. I have been wondering what to do with these bright-rocking papers. After playing with several patterned papers, this is my results. Hmm, I like these colors too!
Card is 5 x 6 1/2. I am using Sassy Lil' Card Sketches June 28th sketch. I first layered a piece of the pink and yellow stripe to the top edge of the card. The Martha Stewart Layered Arches edge punch was used on the edge.
Cricut Cartridges:
Cricut American Alphabet - Star on page 25 cut 2.50". After making the first white shadow at 2.50", I increased the shadow cut to 2.75" for the black shadow. I am happy with the results of the star. It is pop-dotted on the mat.
Wild Card - Happy Birthday on page 61 cut 4.25"
Lots of inking and my card is completed. Hope a certain teenager will be happy with it! Now I need to find a use for all the guitar papers!

Challenges:
Sassy Lil' Card Sketches - June 28th sketch
Birthday Sundaes - Stars and Stripes. Must always include birthday wording on front of card.

Hope you enjoy my card! Have a great weekend!

Route 66

2011-07-02T08:42:00.000-05:00

I recently received the Cricut cartridge Nifty Fifties and I am sharing my first card made using some of the cuts. There are so many cute cuts available. I am playing along with Die Cuttin ' Diva's #21 Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. My card is 5 x 6 1/2 and the front is covered with a decorative map paper. This paper has been in my stash forever it seems and I do not recall where it was purchased. I thought it would be perfect for my little road trip!
All cuts are from Nifty Fifties.
Page 24 - Car cut 1.50"
Page 38 - Route 66 cut 3.25"; Phrase "get your kicks' cut 1.50"
Page 34 - Cloud cut 1.75"
Page 63 - Arrow cut 1.75" flip feature
Page 39 - o cut .75" and Page 56 - n cut .75" for the word on
Cuttlebug folder divine swirls was used on the cloud and I used lots of VersaMagic inking. To add dimension to the card, I used lots of pop dots--1/16" on Route 66, and 1/8" on car and cloud.

Hope you enjoy!

4th of July

2011-06-29T17:22:00.000-05:00

Hi and thanks for dropping by today! It has been awhile since I have been able to post on my blog. Today I have a 4th of July card to share with you. So many challenges this week are requiring red, white, and blue or something to do with Independence Day. I love this celebration and our patriotic colors so I wanted to participate! I was striving for the Americana feel without the bright, pure colors. I really like the stripe and star patterned papers. They are leftover from last year's Patriotic challenges and I have been hoarding these papers for a year.

Card is 5" x 6 1/2". I am using Card Patterns Sketch 121 and this is my take on the sketch!

All my cuts are from Cricut Independence Day 2010 cartridge.

Flag banner- 2", Top mats -3.25" and 3.50". This cut has no shadow so I increased the cut by .25 inch and it works fine. 4 of July - 2", and hat is 2".

Cuttlebug folder is Measure x Measure set using the stars folder for the strip. I embossed an extra piece of red and blue papers, handcut the stars out, and placed them on the card.

I used lots of inking and pop-dotted the mats and the hat.

Challenges:

Card Patterns - Sketch 121

My Sheri Crafts - #63 Independence Day

Fantabulous Cricut - #66 Happy 4th - red, white, and blue

Celebrate the Occasion -#20 4th of July - red, white, and blue

Craft Us Crazy - #11 Red, white and blue and/or Summer theme
Use it Tuesday - #10 Inspiration colors- red, white, and blue

Amber's Crafts and Stuff - #16 red, white, and blue

Scrapbookaholic by Abby #8 red, white, and blue

My Craft Spot - #14 Seeing Stars

New Blog Award

2011-06-24T10:12:00.001-05:00

I am honored to have received a new award from two very talented ladies. Thank you so much Charlotte at A Little Bit of Detail and Stacey at Stacey's Creative Corner for honoring me with The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. How yummy! Now if you have not visited my two friends' blogs, hop over there now to see all the sweetness on their blogs!

To accept the award, the rules are to thank the person who honored you with the award, tell 7 random things about yourself, and pass the award on to 8 friends.

Let's see - 7 random things

1. I love living in the country. 2. I enjoy country music. 3. Favorite flowers are roses and irises. 4. I enjoy decorating. 5. I love chocolate! 6. I eat too much chocolate! 7. Ready for a vacation!

I am passing the blog award to the following talented crafters. If you are not a follower already, please be sure to visit their blogs!

Cathy - Crafting Cathy

Deanna - Deanna's Papercrafts

Georgiana - Carson's Creations

Jessica - Cricut After Dark

Peggy - Daily Grace Creations

Sandi - Sandi's Added Touch

Saundra - Luv Scrapping Together

Tatiana - Created by Tatiana

Birthday Teapot

2011-06-23T16:18:00.000-05:00

I have been wanting to make a teapot card for quite some time and Birthday Sundaes Challenge 14 this week is a shape card. Looking at the design team's lovely cards inspired me to try this teapot! I do not use Design Studio or the Gyspy so my little teapot is a cut from Cricut A Child's Year cartridge. Many cartridges have fun shape cards which I need to use more! I had fun using the Expression 2 for this card.
Cricut Cartridges:
A Child's Year - The teapot is the tag feature on page 67 and is cut at 6.50". The little cup is the icon feature on the same page and is cut at 1.25". Cup is pop-dotted on the teapot.
Lovely Florals - Scallop circles are the 4th image on the first row and are cut 2.25".
Other supplies:
Martha Stewart - Pop-up water lily for the flower in center of scallop mats. I cut two different papers and pop-dotted the flowers. Gemstone is from stash.
Paper - K&Company Watercolor Bouquet for the designer paper and the white is Colorbok.
I used DMC memory thread for the bow on cup. I had a tiny area for the sentiment and I was thinking of handwriting Happy Birthday, but I was lucky to find a Happy Birthday sticker in my stash.
This is an expensive teapot - look at all that gold! I got carried away with Gold Stickles!!

Challenge:
Birthday Sundaes - Make a shape card. Must have birthday wording on it.

Hope you enjoy!

Birthday Card for my Friend

2011-06-20T10:01:00.000-05:00

This birthday card is made for my friend. She and I share many common interests. She is very talented and creative! I am excited that now she has a Cricut Expression and her Cricut crafting journey has started! Look out Michael's and Hobby Lobby - I am sure we will be visiting more!
The card is cut from a piece of purple Colorbox and is 5 x 7 inches. The patterned die-cut mat is from K&Company. The pad has 18 sheets of double-sided 4 x 6 inch die-cut mats in gorgeous colors.
Cricut Cartridges:
Lacy Labels - Pink and purple mats cut 3 1/2".
Home Decor- Butterfly cut 2".
Wild Card - Happy birthday on page 61 cut 8" for the inside sentiment.
Cuttlebug: Happy Birthday folder used on the pink mat.
Martha Stewart: French Scroll edge punch and corner punch used on inside of card.
Other supplies: Stickles Cotton Candy on the butterfly, Recollections rhinestones, lace is from stash, and lots of inking!

Inside of card!

Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by today!

A Wedding Card

2011-06-18T21:48:00.000-05:00

I was able to play with the Cricut Expression 2 today and after viewing a few challenges, I am using a cute sketch from Card Patterns for my card. I will be entering the card in several challenges that are using a wedding theme this week. This is my take on the sketch and a wedding theme! The white card is 5 x 6 1/2".
Cricut Cartridges:
Cricut Solutions Wedding - Bells are third image on line 2 and cut at 2".
Cuttin' Up - Best Wishes is the main image on page 72 cut at 1.25 inch with pink and the shadow is the same size cut in white.
Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace Edge Punch
Paper - My Mind's Eye -pink stripe, The Girls' Paperie - patterned paper, K&Company -Pink ribbon, and Colorbok - white on the edge punch and bells.
Inking, pearls from my stash, and Diamond Stickles on the bells.

Challenges:
Card Patterns - Sketch 120
Fantabulous Cricut - Wedding theme - include the color white and a bell
Die Cuttin Divas - Wedding Bliss - any cut except for hearts
The ABC Challenge - W is for Wedding

I like Shabby Chic and Vintage and I was trying for that look with my wedding card. The patterned paper was my inspiration. Hope you enjoy!

Wow! My Red Hat Society Mini Album from Rhonda

2011-06-14T21:53:00.000-05:00

I am sharing photos of the Red Hat Society mini album that Rhonda of SCRAP HAPPENS made for me! Rhonda is an amazingly talented lady who so generously shares her talents with others! She makes the most beautiful mini albums and then gives them away. Recently I was one of the lucky recipients of an album from Rhonda! I had mentioned a Red Hat theme and Rhonda sent me a gorgeous Red and Purple mini album with pages of beautiful ladies, hats, feathers, bling, and perfect sayings!

Ooh La La!

I love this mini album! Thank you so much Rhonda! It will always be a treasured keepsake! Also thanks to Rhonda for allowing me to use her photos on this post!

Be sure to visit Rhonda's blog to see more beautiful mini albums that she has made! She gives away an album each week!

First Card with the Expression 2

2011-06-13T19:11:00.000-05:00

Yea! I finally was able to play with my Expression 2 during the last few days! I used the quick start guide, found an image, and made the cut. Everything seemed OK. After a little more playing with different images, the machine would not resize any images. I was so happy to see Christina had a video series on her blog Creations With Christina about the E2. I decided to go through the calibration again and that must have worked because then the images could be resized. Thank you Christina for your excellent videos!
I had a lot of trouble trying to update the machine too--took several hours and before it was completed, an error came up and said I needed to turn it off and restart the E2. After the second attempt for the update goofed again, I turned it off. The next morning, I tried again and succeeded with the updates in a very short time.
Well, not to be outdone, I made a card with my first cut! I chose the shoe on Cricut American Alphabet!!

The white card is 5" x 6 1/2" and layered with purple paper. I used several more layers to bring in the red and purple theme! The shoe and the sentiment are from Cricut American Alphabet which was preloaded on the E2. I embossed the white mat with the Cuttlebug Textile Folder. I added a strip that had been cut with Martha Stewart Layered Arches edge punch. Recollections rhinestones add a little bling to the shoe. Actually, a hole is cut there on the image to see the shadow color, but I chose bling!!

I enjoy my first card using the new machine. Now to play some more!

Paper Playtime Ch. # 48

2011-06-13T05:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning everyone! It is time for another fun challenge at Paper Playtime. For Challenge # 48, we are making a Z-fold card with any themes and colors. This is my first time working with Z-fold card, but it is easy to make and is a fun card. The paper is cut at 4 1/4" x 11" and is scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". When folded the size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Have you noticed my theme and colors! Needing a birthday card for one of my friends, yes, I am using a Red Hat Society theme!

Cricut cartridges:
Forever Young - Hat page 57 cut 3"; "ooh la la" is the emblem feature on page 57 and is cut 2 3/4"; Shoes page 60 cut 1 1/2"; Sunglasses page 47 cut 1/2".
Home Accents - Corner1 is cut 2 inches. This key is the first image on the 3rd row.
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots - Hat
Red and Purple papers are Recollection. White is Colorbok. For bling, I added a red gemstone and feather on the hat and a button with Memory Thread in the corner. Birthday Wishes is one of the $1.00 stamps from Michael's. Red ink is Colorbok.

We are happy to have Peachy Keen Stamps as our sponsor. The prize for this week's challenge is Pk-470 Happy New Year Assortment! Now it is your turn to play with us! We want to see your Z-Fold Cards!

Hope you enjoy my card!

Chillin' with Melon

2011-06-06T10:04:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for Fantabulous Cricut Guest Designer post, please click here or just scroll down!

Happy Monday everyone! Welcome new followers! Many thanks to you for your interest and choosing to follow my craft making! I appreciate all the comments and visits to my blog! I have been having blogger problems. For several days, I have been unable to see my followers. I could see the number of followers on my dashboard, but no photos. Also, I have not been able to see followers on other blogs or able to be a follower. I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem. Hopefully this will soon fix itself because I certainly do not know what to do.

I wanted to play along with BugBites Grillin' and Chillin' Bug Hop Part 2. It was so exciting being a team member on the first week of the bug hop with the focus on Grillin'. This week it is all about the Chillin'! I enjoyed all the projects presented by the talented designers. The requirement is to make a project with the chillin' theme and it must include one of the hidden critters that we found during the hop.

One of my ideas for chillin' is a huge slice of ice cold, sweet watermelon.....gotta love it!

Card is 5 x 6/12.

Cricut cartridges:

Simply Charmed - Watermelon page 46 cut 1 1/2"

Lacy Labels - White and green mats. Oops, I did not record the size.

A Child's Year - Phrase "Sweet" page 72 font feature cut 1 1/4 "

Walk in my Garden- Ladybug page 119 cut 1/2". Do you see my tiny critter!!

Cuttlebug:

Swiss dots folder- white mat.

Papers - Colorbok, Recollections

Lots of inking and the watermelon is pop-dotted on the mat.

Hope you enjoy! Try to think cool! We have been having 100 degree temperatures for several days and predicted 100 again today! I may have to buy a watermelon!

Fantabulous Cricut Guest Designer - #1 DAD

2011-06-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

I am super excited to be Challenge Me Monday Guest Designer at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! It was such a surprise to be asked! FCCB is one of my favorite challenge blogs and I enjoy entering their challenges when I can. Thank you for the honor of being the guest designer and playing along with the Fantabulous Design Team!

The challenge is #1 Dad....make a project just for him. My dad is deceased and I wanted to make a card for my grandkids to give their dad. I struggle sometimes with masculine cards but I thought a baseball theme would be perfect for my family. Both younger grandsons play ball and their Dad is right there with them!

This card is a recessed window card which gives a shadow box look. A great tutorial can be found at SplitCoastStampers. The card starts with a 5 1/4" x 10 3/4 piece of cardstock. This is the size given in the video rather than the printable tutorial. The cardstock is scored at 5 1/4 and again at 5 1/2 which creates a little spine to help the card lay flat. Please view the video for complete instructions on making the window.
This photo shows the 1/4" recessed area.

Cricut Cartridges:
A Child's Year - Dad silhouette on page 40 cut 3" with black and again 3" blue paper using the shadow key.
Sports Mania - Play Ball on page 63 cut 1 1/4 in red. Using the layer feature and same size, the ball is cut in white.
Bat is on page 64 and is cut 2" with silver using the base cut, 2" with red using the layer cut and again 2 " using the blackout cut.
Plantin Schoolbook - Star on page 74 using the endcap feature. I keyed in #1 DAD. This was cut 3/4" in white and 3/4" in red using the endcap shadow key. To provide the Red stars on top, I cut red using the endcap shadow feature again--trimmed off the stars and glued to the white base. This is only my second time to use this feature and I love the way it turned out. I forget about some of the neat features on the cartridges.
Rest of the recipe:
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots folder; lots of inking; Pop-dots; white gelly roll pen
For the inside of the card, I used Sports Mania, page 62. This is the background feature and is cut 4 1/2" in white. I hand cut the red mat at 4 3/4". Isn't that a great background! The cut-out is so cute! The kids can write a note and sign here. I covered the area that forms the recessed window with the baseball paper. I will add a photo of the kids on that area.

Now it is your turn to play along! Be sure to check out the design teams' projects and link your project for Dad at Fantabulous Cricut.
Again many thanks to FCCB for this opportunity! Hope you enjoy my project!

Fantabulous Cricut Spotlight Sunday and Guest Designer

2011-06-04T21:34:00.001-05:00

I am so happy to share my exciting news with you! Saundra at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog will be spotlighting my blog tomorrow on Spotlight Sunday! Also, I will be the guest designer on Monday! Wow! This is Fantabulous!! I am honored to have the opportunity to share a project with the talented design team members.

If you have not visited the site, I encourage you to check it out. You will find fun challenges, inspiration, tips, and tutorials plus more great information! Thanks FCCB for giving me this opportunity!

Remember to check back on Monday to see my guest designer project!

Heartfelt Thanks

2011-06-03T21:02:00.001-05:00

I am sharing a Criss-Cross card made for a Thank you card. I enjoy making these and they are really easy to make. The base of the card starts with two 4 1/4" x 11" pieces of cardstock. A piece of 4" x 5" patterned paper is needed for the criss cross. A great tutorial can be found at Splitcoaststampers.

I love this K&Company Water Color Bouquet tablet that I found at Michael's. It is double-sided and is gorgeous paper. All patterned paper is from the pack. White and green papers are Colorbok.

Cricut cartridges:

Paisley - Flower -Button feature on page 51. Large flower cut 1 1/2", 1 3/4", and 2". Small flowers cut 3/4" and 1".

Wild Card - Phrase on page 55 cut 14 inches. I know this sounds really large, but the phrases are designed for the card features. Green curls are the Icon feature on page 37 and are cut at 2 inches. I tried the flip function for one of the curls, but each time I tried, it was torn.

I cut a piece of 12' green cardstock with the Martha Stewart doily lace trim for the band around the card. Lots of inking, button, DMC Memory Thread, and gemstones!

Challenges:

My Sheri Crafts - #59 May Flowers and 1,2, 3 Recipe -1 button, 2 designer papers, 3 flowers. I think I got all that covered. Actually I used 4 different patterned papers from K&Company. Do I get extra points!!

Whew! I am running really late with getting this card online, but think I am beating the deadline! Would you believe after I took photos, the camera battery died! I had to recharge the battery a bit so I could get the photo on the post.

Hope you enjoy the card!

Re-post - Red and Purple Mother's Day Side Step

2011-06-01T20:09:00.001-05:00

Recently I posted this card that I made for a Red Hat Lady but unfortunately during the time that blogger was down for a couple of days, it disappeared AND never came back. This card is the same design and uses the same size Cricut cuts as the pink/lavender card which you can view here . Just wanted to share how it looks with red and purple! Hmm--I like both color combos!

Blog Awards

2011-06-01T19:29:00.000-05:00

I am honored to have received not one, but two blog awards in the last couple of days! Many thanks to these talented ladies for sharing the awards with me!

Patty at Creative Diva gave me the Cricut-tastic award!

Sherrie at Sherrie Scraps with Passion gave me A Thing of Beauty Award!

Thanks to both of you for thinking of me! I am happy to add your names on the side bar blog awards!

Be sure to visit each of their blogs to see all their pretty creations!
Thanks Again!!