Mardi Gras Card

Over at My Sheri Crafts, we are doing a challenge with a Mardi Gras theme. I had to sit for a few moments and think where I could find something a bit different regarding images to use. There are alot of masks out there on the internet. So, I realized that my Cuttin Up Cricut Cartridge had a martini and let' party words. This worked out great! Enjoy.

Supplies Needed;

Solid and Sparklie Cardstock

Sparkle Pearls

Silver Gel Pen

Embossing Machine (I have the Sizzix Texture Boutique)

Cuttin Up Cricut Cartridge

Red and Green Sparklie Glue

Cricut Cutting Machine

Speed low or med, Blade 6, Pressure High

Instructions;

Cut 1- 4in Martini Glass with Olive (multi cut), Cut 1- 2 3/4 in Let's Party Words

For the Martini Glass I used sparklie cardstock, make sure to use the multi cut. The sparklie cardstock wont cut well with just one cut.

With your mat for the card, run it through the embossing machine. Any image will do. Place on the card, adding the lines and dots on he mat.

Now use the sparklie glue to make the olive green and the letters red. Add sparkle pearls.

This card sat overnight to make sure it was dry.

Have fun with this. Use another image and wording. Think outside that box.

Blessings,

Carol

Thinking of You Card Using the Freshly Picked Cartridge

I made this pretty card for friends at our at church. They are currently going through a life trial and thought the card would lift them up. Since my husband purchased the Cricut Expression for me in November of 2009, making cards is the norm now. The cards are made with love and better quality than a store bought one any day of the week. Our friends just love that fact that they are handmade. The cartridge which is used is the Freshly Picked and a scroll from the Serenade. The Serenade is one of the two cartridges which came with my Cricut. For a long time I could not afford to purchase any cartridges. So, I became super creative and thought up all types of ways to used the images. Remember think out of the box when creating.

Supplies Needed;

Cricut Cartridges; Freshly Picked and Serenade

Cardstock Solid and Printed

Sparklie Glue

Cricut Cutting Machine

Instructions;

Cut 1-  3 3/4 inch each of Freshly Picked, Gloves 2, Gloves 2(shift), Gloves 2 (layers), and Gloves 2 (Layers shift). Cut 1- 1 3/4 in scroll from the Serenade Cartridge.

Make a mat for the card from the printed cardstock.

Put everything together and place on the card. Then, just add your sparklie glue and little dots on the scroll.

Enjoy!!

Blessings,

Carol

Luck of The Irish Challenge

Over at the Creative Scrapbooking Diva Site (I have a link on the right side of my blog), I am participating in the "Luck of the Irish" challenge. This 12 X 12 page was very simple and fun. You could even make a large flower and create the same idea on the page. Think outside of the box, for you never know what will appear. Enjoy!!

Items Needed;

Cardstock (solid) and Printed Paper

Sparklie Glue

Cricut Expression Machine

SVG Files

Sure Cuts A Lot or Design Studio Program

Instructions;

On the internet I searched and found 2 SVG files. The shamrock and pot of gold. To make the shamrock large, I grabbed one corner and about filled the 12 X 12 screen mat. The pot of gold was about 6 inches. Cut everything out and glue together, then onto the 12 X 12 solid piece of cardstock.

For the  sparklie accents, just add where I did or put them somewhere else on the page.

 Blessings,

Carol

What is coming up the next couple of weeks

Hi everyone, hope your weekend has been a good one. Ours in California has been overcast and today pretty rainy. Later this evening I will post a project. Girl Scout site sales is keeping us busy. Yes, it is "Cookie Time" again. This week I will be figuring out how to get a video and posting one of those.

Also, a big thank you to those following my site. I truly appreciate your comments, friendship and creativity. I want to give away my Blog Candy soon. If you would not mind, let people know about my site. I am hoping to hit 30 followers soon, so the goodies can be given away.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Blessings,

Carol

Boy 12 X 12 Page

I decided to start joining in at My Sheri Crafts blog challenges too. Wow, that is two challenges a week for me. Just loving the fact I get to create is a "HUGE" stress reliever. Including keeping my little creative brain well oiled. This weeks challenge is Boy themed. Enjoy!!

Supplies Needed;

Cricut Cartridge; Serenade

Sure Cuts Alot or Design Studio

Printed and Plain Cardstock

Cut 1- 4 in Branch 2 and Branch 2 (Layer), Make sure to use the flip button.

Cut 1 Boy image from a SVG file. (I found this one free online).  Then I distressed the Boy.
The letters are some that I downloaded from the Internet also. Oh, I welded the letters together.

Just put everything together and you have a really nice page. Remember think outside of the box and who knows what you can create.

Blessings,

Carol

A New Award Today

Stacy over at Love That Bug blessed me with a new award. A Thing of Beauty Award. Totally excited. Please visit Stacy and check out her site, it is wonderful.

NOTE: Ladies when accepting this award, you must list 5 things about yourself (including why you like crafting), pass it on to 5 others, and when you post the award to your sidebar, the award creator would like the award linked to her: gracenotes4today. (Audrey)

5 New Things About Me;

1. I have been sewing since I was 5 years old. My mother taught me.
2. My church family is our family.
3. Since my husband purchased the Cricut Expression for me, I am addicted to cardstock.
4. Blogging has become a wonderful place to share my creativity.
5. I really love the wonderful people that I have met in the blogging community.

Here are the 5 Creative Bloggers I am passing the award on to. Stop on by their blogs. These ladies are very creative and I am inspired by their creations.

 



She Scraps http://shescraps.blogspot.com/

Tina http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/

Creative Diva http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

 Jo http://jo21236.blogspot.com/ 

 Glendies Goodies http://glendie.blogspot.com/

Easter Scrapbooking Page

Well, I am currently working on 2009 Easter in my scrapbooking album. Yes, I am playing catch up. From the Nest is becoming quite a favorite in my book. There really are so many super cute images. Enjoy!!

Love using the sparklie gems!! They just add that little extra.

Supplies Needed;

Cricut Cartridge: From The Nest

Cardstock and Printed Cardstock

Design Studio Or Sure Cuts Alot program

Gems

Cut 2- 3 in Grass and Grass (shift), 2 - 3  in Gras (border shift),  1- 33.5 in Branch 2 (multicut 2) 1- 3.5 Branch 2 (shift), 1- 1.5 in Bird 1 (border), 1-  1.5 in Bird 1 (shift).

I used my Sure Cuts Alot program to weld the words Easter Time together. Have fun with this.

Blessings,

Carol