Christmas Cards

A few cards I made this morning for the family.  I haven't crafted much lately so I really enjoyed digging through all my Christmas papers and getting creative.  So much fun! :)

I really like how this card turned out.  I used the Tim Holtz die for the scalloped rosette and attached a pretty bird die cut from K&Company.  I added extra detail by sewing around the edge of the mats and adding some ribbon.

I actually made the house on the front of the card some time ago and decided to use it today.  I think it is from the Jolly Holidays Cricut cartridge...I think.  I added Glossy Accents to the windows for some shine.  The wreath is made with the Martha Stewart Branch punch.

These two cards were so fun to make.  I used George & Basic Shapes to cut out the ovals on the front of the cards.  The ornament, Christmas tree and Santa are die cuts from K&Company.

Fun, Fun, Fun...did I already mention that? ;)

I was getting tired so the last two are pretty quick and simple.  However, I just had to make one more rosette...these little cuties are so addictive to make.  I just recently got the die to make them and it took me a couple tries to get the hang of how to do it, but now that I've got it...I'm hooked.  Guess that means I need the new Cricut Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge...oh fun! :)  Thanks for looking and have a Wonderful day!


Update...for those wanting the Tim Holtz Paper Rosette die...you can find it at Joanns.com and the item number is # 10770493.

CARDS AND MORE CARDS

First is a fun winter card made with the mittens on the  Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.  

My sweet daughter was craving peanut butter fudge and I couldn't resist making a batch to take to her at college.  Of course I had to make this card to go with it. ;)  I know it's not exactly winter yet, but the day her dad and I delivered it we were taking her to get a new winter coat so it was appropriate. :)

Inside of card

Next is an invite to a cookie/candy making party.    Images are from the Gingerbread cartridge.

Last, but not least is a super cute and sparkly birthday card that my daughter made for a friend of hers.

I believe this card is from the Simply Charmed cartridge.  She added lots of bling...gems, glitter, liquid applique and little tiny hearts.

7 Up Biscuits - Amazing

This is not a crafty post, but I had to share the link to the most AMAZING biscuits ever!  At least I think they are. :)  They take 4 ingredients... one of which is 7 Up...yes 7 Up, along with three other basic ingredients.  They are light and fluffy and practically melt in your mouth.


To go to Monster Mama's site and the recipe click Here.  Bet you can't eat just one. :)   Thanks for sharing your recipe Monster Mama!
 

Happy 4th Birthday Card

A bright and fun birthday card with the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge.  Giraffe is cut at 5 1/2" and the number 4 is cut at 5".  Background is embossed with the Cuttlebug Birthday embossing folder.  Card is embellished with Liquid Applique and Stickles.

Inside of card...printed cardstock is from the DCWV Celebration stack.

BARN SHAPED ALBUM

I finally finished my super easy to make barn shaped album.  The only Cricut cartridge needed to make the base of the album is My World or any cartridge  with a barn and the blackout feature.

  To cut the barn use the blackout feature along with the fit to page button and a 12x12 sheet of chipboard and again with cardstock for the front and back of the album.  Remember for the trim you will want to turn fit to page off and manually set the size to the size the barn cut at.

 I hand cut the barn doors/pages of the album at 5" tall and 4 1/2" wide.  I cut in chipboard and covered in decorative cardstock.

 I used my gypsy to size the rectangles from the George cartridge for the trim on the barn doors. 

 Animals are from the Animal Kingdom cartridge and hay bales are from the Old West cartridge.

 I have not embellished the pages yet as I wanted to add my pictures first and then see what fits.

 I used the Bind it All to bind my album, but you could use a hole punch and binder rings.

It felt good to get back in my craft room and make an album. :)  Thanks for looking!

UPDATE AND THANK YOU...

First and foremost I want to thank each and everyone of you for all the emails and comments I've received.  Your friendship and supports means so much.  Thank you all!!!

Life is better and things are looking up.  We are a family of faith and our faith has got us through many things in life.  God is good.  Another great inspiration to my family is an amazing woman by the name of Joyce Meyer.  You can go to her website HERE.  She has a tremendous personal testimony and such words of wisdom and faith.

Now for some crafty fun...I am working on a new shaped mini album.  The best part about this album is you will not need a computer, Design Studio or the Gypsy to create it.  It can be done with your Cricut Expression machine only and that means it really is easy to create.  I will post all the details and pictures as soon as I get it finished.

Again, Thank You All and Have a Wonderful Day!    

TAKING A BREAK

Thank you all for continuing your support of my blog.  I felt I needed to let you know I will be taking a break for now and will not be posting as regularly.  My family has had a tough year in every sense of the word and I need to step back and put my family first.  Keep us in your prayers if you will. 

Chipboard - I will continue to support the sale of my chipboard.  Let me know if you have any questions.