Live Loud!

Super fun card today.   A birthday card using the headphones from the Wrap It Up cartridge.  I cut it at 4" in black and then the layer in gray.  The mat paper is from the K&Co Daydreams stack.  The stamp is from Imaginisce and I added a blue star brad to the 'o'. 








So, here's how I made this card fun!  I took the layers for the ear foam and covered both of them with ATG tape and then piece of cotton balls on the top.  Then, I cut strips of electrical tape and covered the layer.   It gives a 3D foam look to the headphones.   But, I couldn't stop.   I cut a small piece of silver braided rope (Christmas ribbon) and then I cut another strip of electrical tape, longer than the rope, and wrapped the rope in the tape so that it appears to look like the cord of the headphones.   The extra length in tape was taped under the headphones and behind the mat so that there wasn't a lump under the mat.   I twisted the 'cord' into a circle and then used a glue dot to hold it in a circle.

The inside sentiment is from a graduation stamp set and the guitar is from Imaginisce, with a green strip of ribbon added.   I really like the effects on this card...they rocked.

Fear the Roo

Hello all!  I am trying to get back into the swing of things with blogging.   Today, I have a card that I made for my little sis, who just recently graduated from college!   Sooooo super proud of her!  Her school mascot is a kangaroo so, I used the little baby kangaroo on B is for Boy to start this card.  He is so super cute and possibly the cut that sold me on this cartridge so, I HAD to use it!   I cut it at 4 1/2" in brown papers. 

The school mascot is named zippy so, I used an old zipper as my 'ribbon' on this one.   The frame was cut at 1 1/4" from Once Upon a Princess and the sentiment was printed off the computer.   The corners were cut from an EK Success punch and the paper from GCD, the Chic Babe stack

On the inside, I used left over paper and the rest of my computer printed sentiment.   It was a real hit!

One Year Wiser

Today I have a quick card that I made using the owl from Cindy Loo.  This was a super quick card and I didn't write down any of the details.   I believe the owl was at 3" and the mat paper was from a DCWV stack.  I added some sheer cream ribbon, looped around several times and then a birthday sentiment.

Love of a Family

Today's card I started out making as a birthday card for my grandma but, now I think I might make it her Mother's Day card.   I was inspired by the main paper, from the My Mind's Eye Stella Rose set. 

So, my first cut was the center cut which was the Joy cut on the Lacy Labels cartridge, cut at 3".   I did the base in a salmon color and the decorative top layer in brown and then I added the stamped sentiment from Fiskars 'Family' set. 

My next cut was the frame cut from the house card on the Just Because Cards cartridge.   I cut it at 5" using paper from Colorbok.   I pink inked the edges of it and then stamped the left and right side with a scroll stamp from an Inkadinkadoo set, in brown.  I added a strip of salmon paper before I glued the frame onto the card.

The light colored paper on top of the blue frame is from DCWV Linen Closet and inked in blue.   Then I pop dotted the round frame onto the top.

Inside is the left over My Mind's Eye paper, cut into three strips. 

New Year's Day Favors

Happy Happy New Year!!!  This year we decided to have a little get together for New Year's Eve.   So, I made some candy favors but, I also made these take home favors for the day after.   I started with a larger size Chinese take out box.   I added some white shredded paper, a gel pack eye mask, a small bottle of ibuprofen, two Starbuck's instant coffee packets, some purse size Kleenex and some truffles. 

I decorated these using the Ribbons & Rosette's cartridge and the Wall Decor and More.   The clocks on the front were cut from Wall Decor and More, cut at 4".   The base layer is plain black and the white layer is the Core'dinations 'White Gloves' paper....just a little glitter.   Then I cut a 3" circle using George and Basic Shapes in a mat silver.   The Rosette was cut from Core'dinations 'black tie' paper using 5 Grass cuts at 2" each.   I scored them and then glued them all together with a 3" black circle hot glued to the back, to keep them together and to attach them to the take out boxes.  I finished with some black tulle wrapped around and tied in a bow at the top.

As you can see, I also attached one to a glass jar centerpiece that I had put the ladies' party horns and crowns in.   I had plain black horns so, I covered the ones for the ladies in some pretty paper and then stuck them in this glass jar and then put some lip gloss in each one, for before midnight! 

Call Me

I have to say that today's card was inspired by the die cut that is inside the card and not the Cricut cut.   The Cricut cut is the border phone from Wall Decor and More.  I cut it at 2 3/4" with the shadow.  The printed dot paper is from the Cosmo Cricket Upcycle Stack and the stamp on the front is from Studio 112.

Inside, the phone says 'Call Me' on it.   This is from the K& Co Smooch line. 

All the Cricut cuts

A couple more cards today using the negative cuts from Damask Decor.

Both of these cards are the negatives from Damask Silhouette #37.   The top card, I used the Victoria Cuttlebug folder for the gray mat.   I added a strip of black paper that I embossed using the Swiss Dots folder and then a strip of black velvet ribbon across it.  The sentiment is Studio G.

This one, I embossed the mat with the Victoria folder again and added a strip of black paper that I border punched both sides with a Martha Stewart border punch and then added a strip of ribbon from the American Craft Dear Lizzy 'Duke' collection and again, the sentiment from Studio G.

Calli Lillies

One of my favorite cartridges that I got for Christmas is Art Nouveau.   I LOVE IT and want to cut everything but, I am being patient.

So these Calla Lillie's were cut at 4" and I used white opal Liquid Pearls on the top layer of the flowers.   The papers are from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 'Rosy' small stack.   I used a Martha Stewart Around the Page punch for the center mount and the green strip of vertical paper down the center.   The shimmery ribbon on top of that green strip is from Pebbles.

Taking Cancer Down

As some of you know, we moved last year into a new home.  Not only do we love our house but, we love the new neighbors and friends we have met!  We've become friends with a strong family, with 5 kids, the youngest is 5 years old and he was diagnosed with leukemia when he was almost 2.   He has recently finished chemo and the family is having a big party for him so, this card is for him! 

This little boy and his family are largely involved in our school's wrestling program so, I used the Sports Mania cartridge and cut this wrestling statement at 2 1/2" using the 'sayings' feature.  The mat paper is from the American Crafts Travel collection and the inside sentiment was printed by me.

Happy Birthday Scout

I asked for the Campin Critters cartridge for Christmas because I LOVE the 3D tents.   My family isn't big into the outdoors or camping so, I don't have many instances to use this one but, my son was invited to a BD party for a friend of his who is a cub scout so, I figured this would be a good time to use it.  

I cut the trees from forest1 at 5".   I only cut the trees and stumps to layer and then inked the trees.  The eagle was cut at 3 1/2" with the layers and added some google eyes.   The mat paper is from the K & Co Boy Scouts stack. 

Peacock Wish

Before I start on today's card I just want to say that I LOVE it.   My little sister loves peacock's and I have had a plan to use the colorful mat paper from DCWV Hippie Chic stack ever since I laid eyes on it.   So, that's where I started.  

I pulled out all the matching glitter papers to cut my peacock from the Art Nouveau cartridge at 4 3/4".  I added a gem to his eye once I was done assembling.   I mounted the peacock onto another frame of solid paper that I border punched with a Martha Stewart border punch.   I added a frame with the letters WISH on it, using matching ribbon.   The ribbon and chip board letters were from Studio G.  Oh, and under the peacock frame, I added some unrolled raffia ribbon in an off white color.

Floral Birthday

Today's card, I made for my sister,   I started with the paper from Basic Grey's new PB&J line, which I LOVE!!   The 'frame' cut is Mod2 - Lace2 cut with the shadow from the Paper Lace cartridge at 4"  I cut the base in a light blue and the top in navy blue.   After I glued them together, I embossed them using the Lifestyle Crafts 'Whimsy' embossing folder.

I added the 'Happy Birthday' sentiment, also from Paper Lace.   It's the Hapybdy2-Lace 1 cut with the shadow at 2 1/4" and then embossed with Cuttlebug swiss dots folder.

Relax, Get Well

This relax card was made using the Splish Splash cartridge and Theresa Collins paper.   I cut the 'relax' at 2" and then then cut the flags by hand, along with my paper cutter, of course.  The inside sentiment is from TCP Studio.  

OHIO State Bag and Card

I made this set for a friend's son for his Birthday.   I used the 'O' from Varsity Letter at 7" for the bag and at 3" for the card.   The paper for the card is from the DCWV Tahiti stack and the ribbon is from American Crafts 'Chap' collection.  

Flower Thank you

This card is one that I made with some extra cuts from a previous card.   When I cut 3 of the 1x6 borders from the bracket cut on Ribbons & Rosette's, I had the two bracket strips left over from in between so I saved them as well as a single side cut that I inked in green at the bottom of the card.

The mat paper is from Teresa Collins Everyday Moments stack.   The flower cut is from the Mother's Day Bouquet cartridge, Flower 6 cut at 3 1/2", 3", and 2 1/2" using DCWV Blossom Song paper.

I added a punched center to the flower and a blue gem as well as hand cut leaves that I inked the edges of, from the same DCWV stack.   The stamp is from Studio G and the ribbon was just a misc piece I had.  

On the inside, I used some more scraps and a stamp from Fiskars!

Dear Santa, version 2

It's time to get everyone in the mood!!!   This is my second version of this Santa hat card.  I cut it at 4" from Joys of the Season and then flocked the brim of that hat and the ball.

The printed paper is from DCWV, The Christmas Stack.  I added a long narrow red strip of paper and then a green rectangle sheet that I embossed using the Sizzex 'Thin Ice' folder.  The stamped sentiment from Studio G.

 

Quick Damask BD

Just a quick one today.   I made this using Damask Decor cut #38 card function at 6".   The paper is from the DCWV Mademoiselle stack and I added some stickles and a tag that I corner punched with a Fiskars punch and added the Fiskar's sentiment.   I also added a black strip of paper that I embossed with a Tim Holtz folder.   Not my favorite but, quick and easy.   :)

Just Because Throwback

Can I tell you that I have been eyeing this paper and this cut since I got the Paper Lace cartridge!   The paper is from American Crafts and the cut is JstBcse1, Lace 1, on the Paper Lace cartridge, cut at 3 1/2 and then a white gel pen to stitch the words "Just Because".

I used some extra strips of paper and a stamped sentiment on the inside.

Bubble Gum Buttons

Today's birthday card is the bubblegum ball machine cut from Wrap It Up, at 5".   I used this specialty 'blue ice' shimmer paper for the glass bowl of the machine and then I used the liquid epoxy on the balls that were a layer cut BUT, I also added a couple of pink buttons (inspiration from one of my daugther's shirts).  I also cut the layer for the turn handle and the bottom of the 'mouth' from a metallic silver paper.

I decided to make this one an easel style card so that cut could be displayed.   The star paper is from American Crafts and the ticket on the side is from the October Afternoon 5 & Dime cut out set.

Tying the Knot Gate Fold

A wedding card today made with the Sweethearts cartridge.   The Tie the Knot was cut at 3" with the shadow.  The mat paper is Me & My Big Ideas, the Monochromatic stack.  I decided to make this a gate fold card and then offset the frame, which I corner punched with a Fiskar's punch.  I added sheer gray ribbon under the frame and under the mat on the right side so that both pieces could be tied together.   And, on the inside, I added a Fiskar's stamped sentiment.

Tying the Knot

Wedding season is here so, I am getting prepared.   I used the Sweethearts cartridge to cut this 'Tie the Knot' phrase at 3".   The mat paper is from Me & My Big Ideas Kay Monochromatic and then a Fiskar's corner punch on the corners of the mat and the frame.   The yellow strip is embossed with the Victoria folder and then a sheer gray bow added.

Giraffe Baby Shower

My cousin recently had her baby shower and this was the card I made.   The card is business size so, I cut the giraffe from Create a Critter at 6".  I used some brown and cream colored yarns to create a mane for the giraffe as well.   The paper is from Fancy Pants Designs, Baby Mine collection.   The ribbon is from Hobby Lobby and the stamp from Inkadinkadoo.  

Picking Up Speed

Today's card was the birthday card that I made for my husband.   I used the April Showers cartridge to cut just the bike at 2 1/2".   I mounted the bike on white and blue card stock that I border cut using some decorative scissors and then embossed using a Sizzex folder.   The mat paper is from TPC Studio's Spring Break stack.   I added some green twine from Martha Stewart and a printed sentiment, that I also mounted.  It says 'You're not getting older, you're just picking up speed'. 

Fire Hose Girl Scout SWAP

Hello all!  This isn't a paper project....well kind of if you count the fire hydrant but, this is a SWAPS that I made for our Girl Scout troop's trip to the Fire Station. SWAP's are Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere.   The Girl Scout troops make them when they go to special events/field trips and then they trade with other troops when they are at larger, regional events.  The idea is to make something to remember the event but, to make it as cheap as possible and recycle if you can.

For this one, this was a 'fire hose' that I made using a couple feet of white rope, some $.19 brass plumbing fittings and a blue grocery store back that I cut to look like water coming out of the hose.   I cut the Fire Hydrant's using the Create a Critter cartridge at 1" and I added the troop information on the back, used an eyelet on the top and hung them from the pin that is hot glued to the back of the rope.  We were really happy about how these turned out!

Snowcone Cool

Who doesn't love cool treats in the summertime?   This card here was cut by hand.  I cut the snow cone holder by making a triangle and then cut a circle in half.  After I cut it, I ran it through my Xyron Sticker maker and then sprinkled it with aqua colored glitter.  

All of the paper is from the DCWV Carnival stack and the border punch is from Fiskars.   I have cut the flags and stamped the top one with a Fiskars sentiment (Birthday Girl) and the bottom with a Studio G sentiment (you're cool).  The ribbon is from Michael's.

Hey Hotdog!

Sorry, I have been MIA for a couple of weeks now.   I've been busy with end of the season football stuff for my son's team and my daughter's cheer.   I've done some crafting but, no posting.  

This card is funny to me because I made it for my friend's son who was turning 5 and who I always call Hot Dog.   So, I cut the hot dog at 3" with the layers, from the Fast Food cartridge.  My base paper was from Echo Park Note to Self and then I border punched the left and right sides with the EK Success punch that looks like it was ripped from a notepad (also used inside).   I stamped the flagpole from Hero Arts and then added the printed sentiment.

The inside is border pinched with a Fiskar's sentiment and the remaining strip of paper from Echo Park.

Octopus Love

Today I have several versions of a card featuring the Octopus from Birthday Bash.   The Octopus is cut at 4" in polka dot paper and then 4 1/2" in solid so that his tentacles look like there is an underside, for all of the cards.   The cards are all 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" square but the mat paper and sentiments are different..  

The mat paper for this first card is from Studio G and the frame is from Just Because Cards, the Flower 2 frame, at 5", this is the negative from the cut, I cut it down to frame the octopus.  The sentiment is in a frame that is the same cut but, I used the cuts, cut at 1 3/4" and 2".   I added some punched hearts and a sentiment from My Pink Stamper, Lunchbox Thoughts.

The chevron printed paper is from Little Yellow Bicycle 'Splash' collection.  The sentiment is the same as above but, I added some small charcoal pearls and then a stamp from Hero Arts, down the side, in purple.

I also added the same stamp and a strip of paper to the inside of this one.

Last are the dots from Little Yellow Bicycle's Splash line.   The Scrappy Mom sentiment was stamped onto the same paper as the octopus and I added brads to the corners of the frame and a small strip of paper to the left side of the card.