LIfe is Better with You...

I used Cricut Imagine cart Word of Mouth to create this shape card.  It could be used for Valentine's Day or even an anticipation note to a date night. =)

Design Space file:  https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/36105510

I pop dotted the printed heart to the card base after welding the base together.  I then pop dotted a few of the elements to give it some more dimension.  I though about adding a gem to the filigree, but decided to keep the look more of the chalkboard look/feel to it.

Valentine's Day Dimensional Art

As I was perusing through the newest make it now projects in Cricut Design Space, I cam across the cutest dimensional framed art.  I don't have a lot of Valentine's Day decor, but what I do have is a lot of cardstock!  A winning combination to inspire me to create.  Here is the finished product:

So cute!  I added pop dots between several of the layers and liquid glass on the heart tree blossoms and flowers.  

How Do I Love Thee?

Looking for a way to tell your loved one how much you love them?  How about 9 ways?

This card is a perfect way to share the many ways you love someone in such a fun and creative way.  The mini hearts are loose so that you can write in the back of each.  The card is created using Cricut cartridge Crazy Cool Cards.

Trick or Treat

In Cricut's October Mystery box, I received three Cuttlebug flower plates.  I decide to use the rosette plates to create these embellishments on the last set of treat bags I am making this year.

I also added a 1" bar pin to the back of the rosettes so that the recipient could wear them on Halloween.

Halloween Pumpkin Goodie Bags

Now these tray bags were the easiest of all to make.  The pumpkin bags were purchased and then I used my Cricut explore to make the stems with the sentiment attached to close them up!  Made 48 in no time at all!

Popcorn Treat Sleeves

I made these quick and easy popcorn treat sleeves to hand out to some of my "ghoulfriends".  ;)

They house mini Halloween microwave popcorn bags.

Of course, I had to do it AG style and added her ghost from a cut and emboss set and some of her washi tape.

Here is the Design Space file if you would like to make one:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/32636619

I did add a different ghost since the one I used was a cut and emboss diecut set.

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!

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.

Sesame Street Cards ~ "See" you next year!

I have been wanting to splice some character faces into cards ever since the option on Design Space became available and I finally got around to it...

I have a lot of fond memories of watching and learning from Sesame Street, so I thought I would start with them.  The process is a little tedious, but once they are spliced and sized, you can make 5 cards in 30-45 minutes!  I thought they would make a cute end of year teacher gift.

I also think they would make great "LOOK" cards.  For instance:

• Look who's turning "3"
• Look who made student of the week
• Look who got a promotion

I am including my Design Space file for easy recreation.

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/28156341

Memorial Day Cards 2015

With Memorial Day just around the corner, I thought I would share the cards I made this year to celebrate the holiday.

Cricut carts used:  Summer Celebrations, Stand & Salute

Cricut carts used:  Stand & Salute, Heritage, Summer Celebrations, Graphically Speaking

Cricut carts used:  Disney/Pixar Toy Story, Photo Booth Props, Designer's Calendar

All the cards were created using Design Space and Cricut cuts.  Short on time?  Here is my file for easy recreation:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/28040913

Peony Nightlight ~ Cricut Giant Flowers

When my daughter said she loved peonies...I replied "No problem."  I knew there just HAD to be a 3-D peony in at least one of the Cricut cartridges.  Cricut did not disappoint me.  There are two options for a 3-D peony flower.  I selected the Giant Flowers version since it looked like I could close the buds a little more.  My daughter likes when they are just budding and look closer to a ball.  The suggested size was 10.3". I selected 8" figuring it would come out more like a life size peony.  Uhhhh...WRONG!  These flowers are HUGE!  It assembled fairly quickly and easily and looked like we wanted it to, just GIANT.  Then we had a light bulb moment, literally.  The middle of the flower creates the perfect home for a mini battery operated tea light.  Voila, the perfect pretty night light to add to a table top.

Inspiration photo:

My example was the prototype.  I can't wait to make another one in a soft pink color or with Anna Griffin cardstock.

Cricut Free Cut of the Week ~ Arrows

Cricut helped "give me a little direction" when creating this week!  The Arrows cut is free this week when using Design Space and your Cricut Explore.

I didn't have similar cardstock as featured in Cricut's example.  I then remembered that the Imagine Pattern cartridge Notebook Doodles had a paper airplane print out as a Bonus feature.  Viola.  I had my cardstock!  There are a few other options to use as well like grid paper or blank notebook paper. 

It's a fun card and it's easy to make. Just press Make It Now and your Explore will do most of the work for you!

I also used my Stampin' Up! notebook punch to add interest to the corner and used Liquid Pearls in Mint Green instead of adhesive pearls.  The great thing about using Liquid Pearls is that you can control the size of your embellishment.

Beers to You ~ St.Patrick's Day Card

Who doesn't love beer on St. Patrick's Day?  I made this one for hubby:

MATERIALS USED:

• Cricut digital image Father's Day Card ~ Beer
• Anna Griffin Metallic Card Layers and Papers in shiny silver
• Inkssentials Enamel accents in black
• Stampin' Up! Glorious Green cardstock

This card is another simple card to make.  You simply size it, choose your colors, cut and adhere.  I added some interest and texture by placing three black enamel dots to the right side of the "can". =)

Luck of the Irish ~ St. Patrick's Day Card

This shape card was easy to make.  I just added lined up two of the mug images together, flipped the image sideways and welded.  If you haven't made a shape card before, that is all you basically have to do.  The Cricut Design Space software make it easy to do this to just about any image.  I like to cut the original image as well and layer it to the top of the base so that the image is cut short on the side where it is welded.

Here is my Design Space file for the last three posts on St.Patrick's Day cards I made:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/25572586

MATERIALS USED:

• Cricut Cartridge Spring Holiday Cards
• Misc. cardstock scraps in green, white and yellow
• Stampin' Up! grosgrain ribbon
• St. Patrick's Day themed button pin
• Marvy Snow Marker

To make the beer foam I used a Marvy Snow Marker.  Once you apply the liquid from the pen, you use a heat tool to "puff" the liquid.

Green is Good ~ St. Patrick's Day Card

I LOVE this frog!  He looks so suave and cool and happy to be GREEN! The shape card is from the Cricut cartridge Mini Monsters.  I just added a St. Patrick's hat (from Create a Critter 2) to make him ready to party. =)  Here is the design space file for easy recreation:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/25573463

Eat, Drink & BE IRISH ~ St. Patrick's Day Card

I started making my St. Patrick's Day cards.  Here is my first:

MATERIALS USED:

• Cricut cartridge Spring Holiday Cards
• St. Patrick's day button pin
• echo park Summer Days cardstock
• Green/white bakers twine

I created a SOCK MONKEY!!!

Here is a link to my Cricut Design Space file I created to make a sock monkey.  I will be posting projects I make from it soon.  ENJOY!

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/23696714

I made additional options for the eyes, nostrils and mouth.

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 =)

Snow Flurry Ornaments

A lady off the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CricutLoversGuide/search/?query=holly spliced a Cricut snow globe image to create the cutest ornaments.  I HAD to replicate them for my team:

Here is my Design Space file without the BBW for easy recreation:

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/22913968

Thanks Annaliesa for the inspiration!

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