You’re in Luck!

     You’re in luck! I have a batch of newly created St. Patrick’s Day/Good Luck cards to share with you today.  I used Anna Griffin’s Springtime Shaker Card Set for the bulk of the cards with an added vintage photo here and there.

The card kits include cards bases, layers, and embellishments that can be mixed and matched to create unique one of a kind cards.  I opened several of the sequin bags and added clovers and tulips to further enhance the springtime theme.

I sourced the free vintage clipart from HERE.  Have fun getting green in spring!

Sweet Stamp Shop ~ Happy Thanksgiving

Today I am sharing two Thanksgiving cards I created using Sweet Stamp Shop's Adventure Awaits stamp set.  

Sweet Stamp Shop's Adventure Awaits stamp set for the icons and Stampin Up! for the sentiment.

Sweet Stamp Shop washi.

Anna Griffin Marvelous Maple Leaves and Abundant Acorns Cuttlebug folders to dry emboss the layers.

I used Copics to color the stamps in and a Crystal Clear Spectrum Noir glitter brush to add a little gleam.  I also used liquid glass on the noses for shine and Anna Griffin Marvelous Maple Leaves and Abundant Acorns Cuttlebug folders to dry emboss the layers.

Happy Wicked Halloween

Today's creations were super fast and easy to make.  The first card is part of the Cricut project library meaning that it is already designed and sized for you!

Design Space File:   https://design.cricut.com/#/design/new/projects/project-detail/57564031ee508efa4332349e?category=All%20Categories.

I added a gift card holder to the inside of this card as well.  Every little tricker needs a treat, right?

What?  You don't have a Cricut?  It's easy to maintain this theme by using similar stamps.  Here are a couple of additional cards I created "in theme" by using stamps.

Stamp by Lindsay Ostrom titled "Witchy Woman". Sentiment Close to My Heart "Wicked".

Close to My Heart stamp set titled "Wicked".  I also used Anna Griffin's new Impression Masks.  These embossing plates allow the middle of the card to remain unembossed while the edges are embossed.  You can use any embossing folder.  In this card, I used Anna's Bitsy Bats folder.

Images and Fonts Used in this Project   

Square(#M369896)FreeBasic Shapes

Happy Wicked Halloween Card(#M3D24C0) |PurchasedCreepy Critters

Anna Griffin "SPOOKY" Banner

I just love Halloween, but I never seem to find all the time to create all the projects in my head!  Here is a banner I created using Anna Griffin's new Endora collection.  It's vintage and shabby, yet sparkly and new.

Here is the Design Space file for easy recreation:  https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/32533002

And I hope your Halloween is spooktacular!

Mannequin Makeover - Ribbon Organizer

Here she is...all filled with ribbon!  See previous post for details on how you can make one too.

The mannequin is 4 1/2 feet tall.

Anna Griffin Mannequin Makeover

I have been searching and searching for a way to organize and store my ribbon and I think I finally found it!

I found an old wire mannequin at a local furniture resale store just waiting to be loved.

Eventually, I am going to "Annatize" my entire craftroom, but thought this would make a perfect addition.  I first spray painted the mannequin with Krylon Off White in a matte finish.  It dried fairly quickly, in less then an hour.

I then accented the base with a gold paint pen.

I broke into my Anna Griffin Minc machine and minc'd several butterflies that came with the machine.  I used toner sheets (included in the HSN package) to cut every butterfly available from Anna's Cricut cartridges and minc'd those in gold as well.  I also used Anna's butterfly cut and emboss die to add some butterflies with depth.  I paired the butterflies with some of Anna's gold scrolls and applied them to the mannequin using glue dots.

I added a gold vinyl border (Cricut ~ gold) to the waistline using Anna's Lattice Border Punches (cool set...comes with 3 interchangeable punches).  To complete the look, I added one of Anna's large gold ribbons from her ribbon set.  Now, I just need to add my open stock ribbon.  I will add a pic once I complete my organization. ;)

Halloween ~ Anna Griffin Style

Good morning.  Today I would like to share some Halloween cards I created using Anna's Lovely Layered Cards paired with traditional Halloween colors.

The ribbon used is also AG used from a past kit.

The pumpkins and spider are created using Anna's Seasonal Soirees Cricut cartridge.

I thought the sentiment could be the "moon".

The embellishments used on this card include elements from Anna's Endora collection.

Christmas Kitsch Door Hangers

Good Afternoon.  Today I am sharing two holiday door hangers to place a little treat in for someone special. 

Just enough room to add a little treat or even a gift card.

This holder is also perfect to gift your Secret Santa treat in.  Maybe even a cookie or two for Santa himself...?

Adding some cocoa packets and a candy cane would pair perfectly with this holder.

Ready to fill.

MATERIALS USED:

• Cricut Explore
• Cricut cartridges Art Philosophy and Anna Griffin's Christmas Kitsch
• Anna Griffin Boxing Day Papers and Holiday cardstock
• Misc ribbon from my stash
• Green corduroy button
• Enamel Accents in black
• Ranger Stickles in pink

DIRECTIONS:

1. Use the included files to cut the parts for each door hanger                                                   Santa: https://us.cricut.com/design#/canvas/project/22997073                                                                 Snowman:  https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/22950889
2. Create the folds for each door hanger and assemble
3. Assemble the parts to each image and adhere to the hanger as seen in the images
4. Add ribbons and embellishments to your suiting
5. Fill and hang =)

AG Mini Tree Decor

Happy December!  I started off my décor this year by adding some Anna Griffin themed mini trees created using Cricut cartridges Victorian Romance and Pretty Packages. 

They are super simple to make.  First, start off by assembling the cone cut from Victorian Romance in the cardstock of your choice.  Next, cut the bow from Pretty Packages for your branches in coordinating cardstock.  Loop the rectangles together in to a "U" shape.  Adhere to your cone.  assemble your snowflake topper and add the hearts from the cone negative as your ornaments.  I am also including the design space file if you would like to recreate:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/22748711

Anna Griffin Halloween Cards 2014

Anna Griffin has partnered with Cricut to create an all new set of printables exclusive to print and cut with the new Cricut Explore.  This set is called Vintage Florals and comes with 15 floral printables in Anna's classic vintage style.

Here is how I used two of AG's printables to create spooky Halloween cards:

Thinking of You & Wishing You Well...this Hallow's Eve.

Materials Used:

• Anna Griffin Vintage Florals Digital Content
• Cricut Spiders Digital Content
• Cricut Autumn Celebrations
• Cricut October 31st
• Anna Griffin All About Him cardmaking kit
• Anna Griffin bows
• Beaded stick pin

File to Spider Card:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/21228222

DID-I-MENSION II ~ Circleville National Scrapbooking Day II

Can you believe another year has passed?  Time sure does fly when you are crafting!  This year, I decided to lead DID-I-MENSION II for my activity.  Last year, did-I-mension how many Cricut cartridges have awesome 3-dimensional boxes and cuts?  Yes, I did and yes, they do!  I have bought many Cricut cartridges because it had a cute treat box that I just HAD to make and then...never did.  Well, today my challenge for you this National Scrapbook Day holiday is to crack open one of those cartridges (that you just might still have in it's clam shell) and get to creating a 3-D box, bag, or more. 

The cartridge I challenged myself to create with was Anna Griffin's Summer Soirees.  When Anna partnered with Cricut, she designed a number of cartridges to completely decorate a celebration with.  Her latest release included "fiesta" cuts, so I made tabletop decorations for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday. 


I used Anna Griffin's Gabby design collection for my paper's along with Provo Craft's Candy Shop cardstock.  It coordinated perfectly with Anna's collection.

Hanging rosette I created.  You could also make several smaller ones for a tabletop centerpiece.  I will probably do this project and add it to my Cinco de Mayo décor within the next day or two.

Treat bag made.  I think I will be making this into the centerpiece with some rosette's on sticks coming out of it.

Here are the place settings I created.  So simple, yet so ornate.



 So what cartridge are you going to create from?  I will be giving away a Cricut basic tool kit for one lucky winner.  Please add your creation to be qualified to win. 

Snoopy - My First SVG Cut!

OK.  I have been trying to figure out how to load and import SVG's into Cricut Design Space and I think I have it!  Here is my very first creation using a SVG file.

The sentiment was created from Anna Griffin's new Chalkboard Stamp Set.

Hubby loves Snoopy, so I thought he would be a great start.  I downloaded the free SVG at:

http://coriscricut.blogspot.com/2011/05/snoopy.html

Thanks Cori!  Once I imported it into design space, I copied and pasted to create the color layers and then I welded the dog house together to create the card base.  The file looks like this:

Thanks for joining me today.  Happy creating!