Obsessive Compulsive Cricut User

40th Birthday Card

2012-01-04T17:37:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my crafty friends!!! I had a very nice Holiday ... except for the two days I spent in bed ill. Hope you and your family had a fabulous Christmas and New Year!! Craft gift wise, I got a new Cropodile with the Michael's gift card I received from my brother, and I got a Hobby Lobby gift card from my dad that I am going to use for a new rolling tote. Hope you received lots of fun crafting supplies!!

Over the Holiday, I made twelve of the note card portfolios for a client and made money!! Yippeee!!! Thank you Caroline / MamaC for sharing your note card portfolio with me!!!

So, today, I got a call for a custom birthday card. She gave me colors of brown and pink. I was very excited, as I had picked up an adorable My Mind's Eye 6 x 6 pack with those colors at AC Moore in Greenville this past November. (LOVE that store!! Wish we had one in Atlanta!) Anyway, I thought this would not take too long, as I was going to keep it simple and use a swing card format.

Well, since my beloved Gypsy is away for repair, I thought I would try Cricut Craft Room to weld the word "Fabulous" ... several hours later, NO luck!!! Had to cut it the old fashion way (ick!) and put on each individual letter. When Provocraft gets all the bugs out of Cricut Craft Room, it'll be awesome!

The card base is 5 x 7, scored at 2 3/4 and 4 1/4. Then, you cut a "[ ]" 1inch down from the top and 1 1/2 inches from each side, cutting to the score mark. (Michelle at rubberroom.com has directions.)

I used Cricut (not Martha's) Elegant Cakes for the letter cuts. And Martha's Elegant Cakes for the 40. (Confusing, I KNOW!) Especially since I'm NOT using my G!!

Papers are from My Minds Eye Lost and Found, and some glitter paper I had in my stash. The glitter paper cut VERY well ... using 6 blade, 3 speed and 4 pressure, cut 2 times. Had to break out a new mat though. (aahhhhh ... new matttt... :-)

MamaC also showed us how to make stick pins easily by using 2" corsage pins from Walmart. I had several of these made up, as it is quite soothing to just bead.

My apologies for the poor photography. Obviously photography is NOT on of my talents!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ... I look forward to crafting and blogging more in 2012!!

Christmas Gifts

2011-12-19T11:35:00.000-05:00

A good Crafting friend of mine, Carolyn (MamaC) gave me an adorable package earlier this month. I began duplicating it and giving it as gifts. They are SOOO fun to make and make such lovely gifts.

Here are a couple of my creations.

Click on MamaC's name above for basic directions!

I used a Martha Stewart punch to cut the decorative edges. I used Walk in My Garden for the flowers.

Blog Candy

2011-12-09T12:02:00.000-05:00

Chriss and Lou have THREE different pieces of candy to give away at Christmas time!!! YUM!!

Another Gift Card Holder

2011-12-05T07:30:00.001-05:00

This card is 8.5" by 8", folded in half. I used Martha Stewart's snow flake punch to punch around edge and three different snowflakes from Cricut cartridges ... I THINK I used Tie the Knot, Gypsy Wanderings, and Accent Essentials for the snowflakes. Happy Holidays is from Beyond Birthdays. TFL!!

Holiday Cards

2011-12-04T22:07:00.000-05:00

I'm working on putting together some special cards to use for my business gift certificates. This one was a lot of fun to make ...

It's for a girlfriend that bought herself a massage. Hence the inside sentiment.

First, it is a twisted easel (not sure if that is the "proper" name). Second, the cuts are from A Child's Year, Christmas Solution and French Manor. The Christmas tree I cut twice in two colors and cut it apart and put it back together using the two different colors.

Inside sentiment is computer generated.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Birthday Card

2011-10-26T11:00:00.000-04:00

So, a client of mine (I'm a massage therapist) bought a gift certificate for his wife. I like to create hand made gift certificates, so I asked what were her likes. He said she always wanted a baby tiger. Well, the only baby tiger image I had on my Cricut cartridges was baby Tigger. But, isn't he cute!!

I first made him using the Tigger colors, but I think he looks more like a tiger using "real tiger" colors. Either way, she loved it. And, I love cutting Pooh images. This Tigger is from the Pooh Font cartridge. It has such cute "baby" pooh cuts!! Funny story ... I had the stripes and base color for Tigger reversed and he looked odd to me, but I couldn't determine why. My dd looked at it and at once replied, "you have the stripes in the wrong color!" DUH!!! So, I actually cut Tigger THREE times ....

The baby Tigger has a duck in front of him. I used my Gypsy to hide the duck and pond cuts. The other funny thing is, when I went to cut the layers, I did not realize that the "water" layer was actually water. I kept trying to put the water on Tigger!!! That's one of the problems with the Gypsy, you need a bigger magnifier sometimes. But, I finally hunted for the cut on line and realized my error. Made a huge difference ...hahaha!!! (Maybe I just need to break down and get some glasses!)

The corners are cut using a Fiskers corner punch. The actual gift card holder was cut from Cindy Loo. I sometimes forget this cartridge has this useful cut! I used my Gypsy to hide the inside cut marks and simply used glue dots to place my certificate on the inside.

The cupcake is from Once Upon a Princess, cut at 2.32".

I cut Make a Wish using Gypsy Font, cut at 1". I used the shadow cut as well. (LOVE it when a font has a shadow!!)

Wish I had used some wider ribbon, but this was all that I could find in my stash. (Guess my stash needs to grow!!!)

THANKS for LOOKING and come visit again soon!!

Welcome Baby

2011-10-23T13:44:00.000-04:00

This shutter card was so fun to make! It is for a baby that lives in Hilton Head, hence the crab and sand castle. Of course, E and H are his initials.

I HAVE to get better at recording which cartridges I use!! TFL

Enter to win a PINK CRICUT!!!

2011-10-19T21:01:00.001-04:00

Check out The Country Life .... a little Pink Cricut is up as Blog Candy!!!

Isn't she SOOO cute!!!

My MAGICAL CRAFT ROOM!!!

2011-10-18T11:53:00.001-04:00

I don't want to leave!!!! I love it!!! Did not think I would like being closed up in a room, as I had been spread out downstairs in the den area. But, I love being "confined" ... and, my sweet hubby put in a stereo for me with some great music!!!

I still need to hang a shelf, decorate and hang a cork board, organized my ribbon, and organize my paper.

But, my room is all set for creating!!

Sweet hubby painting my room.

Here's some of my stuff as I'm moving it in ...

The picture above is looking at my wall from the corner. Yes, it's a small room, but I can reach everything easier!!! Still need to organize all that ribbon!!

This picture is taken from the doorway. I like having my table right at the window. I am going to have to plant a pretty rose bush though. Still need a window treatment, but that doesn't stop me from creating!!

Here's my first card that I made.

I cut the card base at 5" from wild Cards and the image is from Cindy Loo. I recut the same image, hiding all but the bird with my gypsy. Then trimmed it up and embossed twice.

"HELLO" little purple Cricut guy that I received at my Swarm!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

FIRST WOODSTOCK SWARM OVER and ready for the Scrapbooking Pages

2011-10-10T12:29:00.000-04:00

WOW!!!!! What a FABULOUS weekend! The first of hopefully many Woodstock Swarms was a HUGE success!!! Had so much FUN!!! So many talented people, funny stories, giggles, and great food all tossed together, equals one heck of a weekend!!!

Go here to see some of the pictures posted by attendees. I had so much help with this event. A BIG thank you to all that attended and to everyone for contributing! I could not have done all of this on my own, obviously. It was all so magical!!! JUST PERFECT!!

ChatterScene -- BLOG CANDY for 500 followers

2011-09-29T18:58:00.000-04:00

When Chris reaches 500 followers on her blog, she will randomly select a winner for the Luau cartridge!! She has many ways to enter!!

PLUS, she has VERY reasonable rates for blog makeovers!!!! Be on the lookout...OCCricut might get a new "do"!!

I WON BLOG CANDY!!!

2011-09-28T17:19:00.002-04:00

YIPPEEE!!! Not sure WHAT yet, but I'm SOOO EXCITED!!!

THANK YOU GILBY'S CRAFSTER!!!

Blog Candy at Disney Dreamer

2011-09-25T18:11:00.000-04:00

Check out this Blog Candy!!!

Celebrating Birthdays

2011-09-23T23:26:00.000-04:00

Today is my daughter, Rebecca's, birthday. Tomorrow, her twin turns 19. Yes, they were born on different days. They actually think this is cool and love to tell the story.

We celebrated earlier in the week at The Melting Pot ... boy, did we CELEBRATE!!! cha ching!!! But we had such a wonderful time, it was worth it.

I took the girls to IHOP this morning and the waitress got the staff to sing Happy Birthday, surprising Rebecca. She turned so red!! That was a perfect surprise!!!

Tomorrow is Sara's birthday. Not sure what we have planned. Kind of a bummer!! Maybe breakfast again since I have to work at noon and she works at 4.

They each received a present today and they will each get one tomorrow. Since they usually get the same thing, I can not give them separately!!!

And, it's only TWO MORE WEEKS until the SWARM!!! WOW!!! So excited!!

Another Easel Card

2011-09-15T22:09:00.000-04:00

Made this at the request of my aunt for her friend. The friend LOVED it!!! :-)
Again, the butterfly is from Tinkerbell and Friends. Sentiment is computer generated.

WOODSTOCK SWARM

2011-09-03T12:23:00.001-04:00

So, counting down to my first SWARM as a Hostess!!!! Here's a little sneak peek into the weekend!!

Each event (hopefully, 3-4 times per year) will have a different theme. I'm having SUCH fun!!!

This little guy was actually created by my scrap partner, Chris Swanson, on her SCAL. Then, I cut the cauldron and bubbles from the Paper Doll carts. I am using www.zazzle.com to have the buttons printed. Trying to figure out how to do two color t-shirts on the Yudu ... Wish us luck!!!

A Thousand Sheets of Paper

2011-08-30T23:38:00.000-04:00

Pretty cool Blog Candy! A Thousand Sheets of Paper is the name of the Blog and the name of the Candy!!!

Lots of stamps and lots of chances to WIN!!!

My First Card Entry for Digis

2011-08-30T23:01:00.001-04:00

Not sure WHAT I was thinking, but I've joined a Progressive Challenge at Crafters Digital Art. This being my FIRST ever colored digi print, I am not too disappointed. But, MAYBE I should have practiced a little more!!! And, I used pastel pencils. I wish I had some good markers ... hint, hint, Santa!!

This image is from Digistamps4joy / tag = ds4j

Well, I will say that I am proud of my self for "going for it" and trying it out. There will be one every two weeks now!!! My goal is to learn A LOT over these next couple of entries!!!

Pulley Card

2011-08-26T23:32:00.000-04:00

WOW!!! Have you ever spent WAAYYY too much time on ONE card!! Well, this one took me all day! At least it seemed that way ;-)
I followed Michelle's directions on her blog, Michelle's Rubber Room. Her video is Awesome!! The card itself did not actually take that much time. Kind of fun. I cheated a little, in that I attached the inside tags before embellishing them. That way I knew I wouldn't go too far over with the sentiments and I wouldn't have to worry about which direction they were supposed to be adhered.
The most time spent, actually, was trying to line up the computer generated sentiments with the Cricut. In "theory", it's supposed to be simple. Welllll, I guess I didn't do it the "simple" way, because it took me SEVERAL tries. None the less, I didn't give up and persevered!!!!
Now that I have this down, I KNOW I won't try to computer generate sentiments in such a TIGHT space!! All in all, a FUN card to make!!! It does take a custom envelope. I will share in another post how I did that.

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Flip Card

2011-08-25T22:26:00.001-04:00

This is a Flip Card that I made for a young man in England that loves Winnie the Pooh! I found a video tutorial here to teach me this technique. I LOVE it!

Pooh and bridge is from Pooh and Friends. Celebrate is from Gypsy Wanderings. Inside sentiment is computer generated.

SWARM

2011-08-23T22:08:00.003-04:00

I am SOOOO excited!! I have been dreaming about hosting a SWARM all Summer and I finally checked out the available dates at my office and weekends are open!! So, I am shooting for October 8th and 9th. Yes, it's only six weeks away, but I can't wait!!! hehehee

If you are unaware of what a SWARM is... it's a collection of "bugs", aka Cricuts!!! Non bugs are welcome too! It will be a weekend full of camaraderie, food and PAPER!!

The cost will be $15 each day (Saturday and Sunday) and will be held in Woodstock, Georgia, off I-575 and Hwy 92.

Mr. Cricut Crazy has agreed to donate an item to "raffle off" at the event!!! How INCREDIBLY Sweet!!! But, SSSHHHH ... it's a surprise!!! ;-)

More details to follow!! Come join us!!

Hello Kitty 5th Birthday

2011-08-20T21:34:00.000-04:00

Here is a card I made for my "niece" for her 5th birthday. I am so very glad I have little ones around that like Hello Kitty, cause I LOVE Hello Kitty!!!

I used a Martha Stewart Punch, the Happy Birthday Cuddle Bug folder and the Hello Kitty cartridge (not the font one). Isn't she Cute??!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Stephanie :-)

21 Days of Giveaways!!

2011-08-20T14:19:00.002-04:00

Positive Affirmation

2011-08-19T14:05:00.002-04:00

So, my Life Coach Debra Blanken and I have been working together to stop me from criticizing my self all the time. I did not realize how many times a day that occurred!! Louise Hay is one of my favorite authors. She wrote You Can Heal Your Life. This is a BEAUTIFUL book; both in written word and illustration. I HIGHLY recommend it!

We got this affirmation from the book. I used vinyl on this hand painted and inked canvas. The only thing I changed after taking this picture is the yellow bling in the flower. I changed it to brown and liked it even more!

I used my Gypsy to design the words. Can't wait to make another!

Divine Twine Giveaway

2011-08-18T13:38:00.000-04:00

I have just found Divine Twine at Whisker Graphics recently while blog hopping. I am a fan of theirs on Facebook and they are now running a giveaway! Their colors are adorable and a I love their fun color names...cotton candy, brown sugar, green apple...
Check them out!!

Two Quick Cards

2011-08-17T18:07:00.001-04:00

So, I did not plan very well, and did not have much time to put these together. So, for the short amount of time, I guess they are ok. But, I'm not pleased with the choices I made with the paper .... will have to try the design again with different paper!!

This is the one I did for Becca for her first day of College:

(my apologies for the poor photograph ... my finger and the shadow! oops!)

This is the card for Sara:

Both of these cards were made from the Wild Card cartridge. The cool thing is that I was able to use "You are my" from the Sunshine card for the Pie card by using my Gypsy. But, I am sure you could cut it without the Gypsy as well.

(Love using my Gypsy at night while I am watching TV with hubby and designing what I want to cut for the next day!!)

A new Chapter

2011-08-16T12:52:00.000-04:00

My beautiful, twin daughters start college classes tomorrow!!! I am so incredibly proud of them! I must create a "Good Luck" card for the first day of school!!
I have now participated in three Blog Hops and they've been so fun! It is such a wonderful way to see other like minded individuals and their creations! Plus, lots of opportunity for Blog Candy!!! Yipppeee!!!
Thanks for stopping by. Will have my first day of school card posted soon!!

First Blog Hop with My Pink Stamper

2011-08-12T23:54:00.001-04:00

Just finished my first Blog Hop!!! Such fun, such talented ladies, such lovely creations!! And, I even posted my butterfly card on My Pink Stamper blog!!! squeallll!!

Robyn asked us to post our "style" ... using our favorite color combination, favorite technique or favorite cartridge, etc. I chose my butterfly card because the Easel Card is one of my favorite cards to make right now. Plus, I LOVE the flowers and butterflies on the Tinker Bell and Friends cartridge.

My Pink Stamper is one of my favorites! I want to be just like her! ;-) I think about how busy she is with her family and church and wonder HOW she does such great crafts!! I should be able to do that!! I only have two kids, and they are grown!!! My dream is to make money doing what I LOVE....paper crafting!!

So, more blogging for me and MORE creating too!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Birthday Card

2011-08-08T17:24:00.000-04:00

This is one of my favorite cards to date. It's an easel card with a computer generated sentiment. The butterfly is from the Tinker Bell Cartridge (yep!!) and I used the Happy Birthday embossing folder for the background.

Blog Candy!!

2011-08-08T15:21:00.000-04:00

Hop over to Craftelicious for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Michael's!!! Love her blog!!

My Craft Channel Announced another artist ... Embellish It!

2011-08-04T11:13:00.000-04:00

Embellish It will be providing a Tip of the Day on My Craft Channel!! Always interested in more Tips to make my favorite hobby easy!

Good luck in winning the E!

More Blog Candy -- Goodie Giveaway!

2011-08-02T10:55:00.000-04:00

Nana Donna's Card Dreams is celebrating her One Year Anniversary Blog and giving away wonderful goodies. She is VERY talented! Congratulations Donna and Thanks for the giveaway!!

My Craft Channel Announces Manufacturer -- Adorn It

2011-08-02T09:07:00.000-04:00

AMAZING!!! Adorn It's website is FULL of beautiful items!!! Almost makes me want to start quilting! haha!
Not only is My Craft Channel giving away another Expression, but Adorn It is giving away a set of paper and fabric. Love their colors! GOOD LUCK!

My first PAID project

2011-08-01T16:13:00.000-04:00

I actually had a friend ask me to make invitations, thank yous and a banner for her daughter's first birthday! I was very excited and learned a lot; timing, designing, pricing, etc. We started with a Sesame Street theme (Elmo on the invitation.) Then, we used Abbie for the banner. She is VERY intricate and only cuts well at large sizes. I tried to use her for the thank you card, but was only able to cut one. So, we went with a cupcake for the thank you card.

Hello Kitty

2011-08-01T15:49:00.000-04:00

The Hello Kitty Cricut cartridge from Provocraft is one of my favorites. Here are a couple of cards I've made this past year, using the cartridge.

Another Chance to Win an Expression at My Craft Channel Blog

2011-08-01T14:35:00.003-04:00

Sarah at Pink Cricut blog is the newest release to My Craft Channel. I can not believe she has only been posting to a Blog for a year and she already has her own show!!! WOW!! I'm going to like her shows, as she will be demoing new products and tools ... loveee toys!!

My Craft Channel Give Away

2011-07-26T09:59:00.002-04:00

My Craft Channel has introduced another artist that will be featuring their specialty ... Ella Publishing Co. ... they have lots of e-books and wonderful tips and ideas on how to scrapbook!
Check 'em out!

Then, go to My Craft Channel and enter to win one of the Cricuts that they are giving away daily!

My Craft Channel Blog

2011-07-25T13:28:00.005-04:00

Have been following My Craft Channel Blog ... hoping to win a new Cricut machine!! Plus, I am very impressed with all the designers they have announced. Crafty Chica looks like such fun ... loving her sparkly floor!

BLOG CANDY

2010-03-17T20:47:00.001-04:00

Click on the title above and it will take you to another blog for a chance at some blog candy. We ALL love candy!! Right?? And, all you have to do is leave a comment!!

Good Luck~

BLOG CANDY --- Young's Scrapping

2010-03-05T13:34:00.002-05:00

Young's Scrapping- and other thoughts or creations: DT AND BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY!!!

She's celebrating her birthday and being a designer for Above Rubies!! Way to go!!

Blog Candy by Sweeet Designs By Cheryl

2010-02-17T01:04:00.002-05:00

Candy from Sweeet Designs by Cheryl. It's her 1st Anniversary and she's giving away CANDY!!!! Go check it out ... click on the title

Candy From TRUE GIFTS FROM THE HEART!

2010-02-17T00:55:00.002-05:00

Click on the title to go check out the candy!!

I GOTTA learn how to post a button on my sidebar .....

EXCITEMENT

2010-02-17T00:44:00.003-05:00

I'm attending my first SWARM at the end of the month!!! I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to this!!! I am SO very excited.

This month has been very busy for me in terms of Guard responsibilities with my daughters, so I'm ready to "cut" loose and enjoy my girls' weekend!!

I've been working on a couple of posters and an anniversary card. Will post pics soon.

STAY WARM!!!

For all those Sweet Tooths!!! MORE CANDY

2010-02-10T20:53:00.003-05:00

Can you believe it!! I found some more ... must be the time of year!!

THANKS so much Nanne for sharing!!!

Click on title to go to her page and leave a comment!

MORE Candy!!! at Wennie IN Wonderland!!

2010-02-10T20:47:00.001-05:00

Always, always, LOVE CANDY!!!! Click on title to go to Wennie's in Wonderland!!! She's sharing the wealth!!!

VERY SWEET BLOG CANDY!!!

2010-02-04T23:10:00.001-05:00

WOW!!! Fern has some incredibly generous blog candy going on this month!!! One Ben Franklin!!! yep, $100!!! Click title above to check it out!!

Paper Dolls

2010-01-30T19:57:00.002-05:00

I got Paper Doll Dress Up for Christmas and I'm SOO in love!!!! There are so many accessories and options that it's worth every penny!!!

Here are a couple of dolls that I've made:

This is Lady Gaga and her "twin" haha. My brother couldn't go to the concert, so I made him a "consolation".

Ariel and her friend

Super fun!!

Happy New Year

2010-01-13T23:10:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!! I'm starting the new year by joining a swap on the Cricut Message Board and also participating in my first SWARM next month! I'm SUPER excited! I'm hoping this will keep me crafty active and productive.

I spent my evening organizing my craft supplies on the new shelf that my husband built for me for Christmas. It's six feet tall and i want to add some dowel rods for ribbon. When I'm finished "embellishing" it, I'll post a picture. HAPPY SCRAPPING!!

Card from Santa

2009-12-18T09:23:00.004-05:00

The picture above is the inside of the tri-fold card, The sleigh is holding the gift card. Click on picture to see the whole image. Not sure why it's being cropped....

I used SCAL to cut Merry Christmas.

I'm so disappointed that wasn't able to finish the details on this card because I ran out of time since I had to get this in the mail. But, I sure had fun designing it. I used SURE CUTS A LOT and a little bit of Stretch Your Imagination Cricut cartridge. I designed the fireplace my self and used images from Michelle at the Scrapping Table for the Santa, reindeer, tree, and sleigh. She has such WONDERFUL images to use with SCAL.

BELIEVE!!!

Not so quick gift bag

2009-12-18T09:16:00.003-05:00

Had to spruce up a $2 gift, so I put this together. Not sure if the recipient will enjoy this as much as I enjoyed putting it together!!! I used Stretch Your Imagination cartridge that I borrowed from a friend. LOVE IT!!! The bag is cut from Plantin Schoolbook. I cut the bag on a 12" X 12" and fit to page. My small box of chocolates and individual package of coffee JUST fit!!!

technical difficulty

2009-11-12T13:34:00.000-05:00

all the sudden I can't open my "add image" button ... be back soon ... after I pull my hair out!!!

More Marching Band Stuff - PAPER DOLLS

2009-11-12T13:20:00.008-05:00

I am SOO in love with paper dolls!! AND, I don't even have the Cricut cartridge yet!!! I did all these with cuts using SCAL, images from google and from Quilling Patch. I had so much fun!!! I've gotta get the paper doll cartridges for my Cricut so I can play some more!!

These cuts were for decorating gift bags for the seniors of the marching band during Senior Night. Since it was ANOTHER rainy night in GA, I covered the front with Dollar Store contact paper that removes pretty easily.

Cup cake tower made by my Creative Sis

2009-10-04T17:20:00.005-04:00

Trying to share this with someone on Cricut MB ... I haven't mastered photo posting yet ... but am learning ... not at the speed that I'd like though

So, click on title to see picture ...

Gypsy Giveaway

2009-10-01T19:21:00.002-04:00

Check it Out!!!

Cutting Above is giving away 2 Gypsies!!!

Click on Title, above, to go to blog and learn how!

Thanks, Cutting Above!!! SOOO Exciting!

Skittles Candy!!!

2009-10-01T10:47:00.001-04:00

"Skittles" available to win at karelj.blogspot.com. Click on title above and I'll take you there. BLOG Candy is SO fun!!!

HAPPY OCTOBER!!

Twins' Birthday Cards

2009-09-28T15:38:00.004-04:00

So my twins turned 17 this past week. And, of course, I didn't get inspired to make their birthday card until the night before, after 11pm!!! I made these tag books so I could put a picture of their birthday present inside since they won't be getting their phones until next month.

All in all I like the way the Roll books turned out. They were fun to make, just wish I had more embellishments that I could have used. ANOTHER reason to go shopping!!!

My girls really liked them, so that's what counts!!

When making the Roll books, I wish I would had the time to flatten the rolls between something heavy. As it was, I just used a bone folder (?) to make the creases. Also, I used strong adhesive tape (the red kind) to attach the 4" X 6" pieces of paper. I did realize that some toilet paper rolls are different sizes. And, I just experimented with the size for the tags, using Plantin SchoolBook. (I'm still exploring all the different options for tags with PS.)

For the book rings, I used 1" book rings from the office supply store. They were pretty cheap for 100 count.

Business Card Holder

2009-09-28T14:49:00.004-04:00

I wanted to make something special for a friend at work. She's always giving away her jewelry that she makes or taking photographs and giving them away. She's such a delight! Well, my last day was Sunday, so I wanted to give her something.

I had seen a business card holder that Nicole made posted on the Cricut Message Board. I actually found the old posting and got directions off her blog - www.undertheinkfluence.com, in the month of June, 2009. You can click on the title above to get to her directions.

I did alter her pattern a little bit. I made the box holder using Accent Essentials and cut the figure at 4 1/2" instead of her suggested 5". I also cut a little more off for the base.

Anyway, it was fun and I enjoyed the process. I wanted to add a lot of bling with crystals or glitter (because my friend is a blingy gal), but I didn't have the right paper to go with that. Maybe I should go shopping!!!

Found some more SWEETS!!

2009-09-05T12:02:00.004-04:00

More Candy!!! at Sqiggles and Gliggles ... (click on above title to take you there)

Oscar and Daisy are SO CUTE!!!

Blog Candy is SUCH FUN!!

Sugar Alert!

2009-09-01T19:03:00.005-04:00

NEW BLOG CANDY!!! http://paperphenomenon.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-candy.html#comment-form

Check it out ... she makes the most incredible bags!!!

You have to subscribe to her blog (not just follow) to be entered to win. Winner is announced at the end of the month.

Marching Band Items

2009-08-26T21:32:00.008-04:00

Here are a couple of the items I created during Marching Band Camp ....

These will be the Seniors pins for the first home game ... used the Sure Cuts A Lot software and gift boxes as the tag board. Our mascot is the Longhorn, hence the western buttons. These are taking quite a while to create, but I think it will be worth it in the end.

No Cricut used on this item. These were little "badges" for the students to add to their gear bags. Kind of like girl scout's SWAP items ... The item is a snare drum because we all went to the Drum Core International Competition at the Georgia Dome. Again, these took a lot of time, but they turned out cute. Can't see that in the photo though. I started with small wooden spools and painted them, then wrote "DCI 2009" on each. The drum sticks are toothpicks with small beads on the end. Maybe next year I'll make them into earrings and they'll be more popular.

The bowling pins and bowling ball below were cut with the Cricut. It was interesting that foam from different companies (Hobby Lobby versus Michael's) cut differently. I believe I used the deep cut blade housing (whew, expensive) and not sure if it was needed or not.

Again, I used the SCAL software, found an image on line, and used Inkscape to make it compatible with SCAL version 1. Sure wish I had had version 2!!!! So, wasn't so happy with how some of the foam cut, but then some of the foam from HL cut a whole lot cleaner. Trial and error, I guess. AND, don't you know that I didn't write any of this down for future reference!!! UGH!!! Oh well. These were a lot of fun. They were badges for our bowling night during Band Camp.

FINALLY got my camera to work

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OK. ... so my camera does work, but I haven't had the right cable or my printer won't connect to my computer ... or SOMETHING doesn't work so that I can download my photos ... BUT, finally, it's working and I can post some of my latest work.

I'm so excited because I finished a Word Book. My first one. Yes, there are a lot of mistakes, but I learned a lot in the process. AND, I had a LOT of fun!!!

I used the Sure Cuts A Lot software to cut the pages. AND, I used old manila file folders as the chip board. Then I cut the same image on the paper and again with the "flip" option. I will use a spray adhesive next time, as the glue made the pages curl. I used chalk and black ink to ink the edges and next time I'll choose just one method.

AND, I have to THANK the countless people on the Cricut Message Board for sharing all of their Word Books. They inspired me, TOTALLY!!!

BLOG CANDY!!!

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Another middle of the night post

2009-08-03T02:21:00.002-04:00

So, here I am, not able to sleep again, cruising the Provo Craft Crafting MB, and decide to check my own blog .... BAM!! 6 followers!! How nice!! I suppose I need to get on the ball and share all my latest activities!!!

So, these past couple of weeks, my girls have been in Band Camp, actually Guard, and I've made several items for camp. I believe I've posted this earlier ... and, yes, I'm trying to find the right cord to plug in my camera so I can upload the photos.

Now that Band Camp is over, I'm looking forward to Cuttin' some things just for "me" and only one at a time, NOT 160! Ohhhh, what to cut first ....

So, to my 6 "Member" ...THANKS!!! I'm so honored to have you "aboard" ... hoping you're not "bored" with my lack of info.

TTFN ... Steph

One Time at Band Camp ...

2009-07-22T23:23:00.002-04:00

So, my daughters are in the Guard and it's Band Camp time. I've been making posters, banners, visors for the chaperones, and cut-outs. I'm in the process now of making little give-aways, similar to Girl Scout swaps. Totally fun and gives me a chance to learn SCAL and Ink Scape.

So, of course I think I can do all this quickly, but the learning curve has slowed me down. It's just amazing, however, how much wonderful information is available on the web!!! I LOVE Michelle's tutorials at Scrapping Table. I've learned so much!!! And, so quickly. Thanks, Michelle!!

So, as I progress and get through Band Camp, I'll come back and post what I've learned and what I've made!!!

Another middle of the night post

2009-07-15T01:37:00.003-04:00

Here I am, close to 2 am, and still looking at cricut designs and obsessing over so many projects.

Had to share ... I've made it to "CHIRPER" status on the Cricut Message Board!! Kinda lame, I guess, but very exciting for me!!! I'm so easily amused!!!

Lots of projects in the works ... all for Band/Guard Camp. Photos soon!!!

SCAL

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So, finally I made the jump and purchased SCAL ... now I can't wait to receive and actually cut!!! Gonna start practicing and can't wait to actually CUT with SCAL!!!

More blog candy

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Haven't been able to sleep tonight, so I've been perusing the net ... came across a wonderful blog with lots of awesom ideas and also lots of blog candy!!!

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com

Also, check out Dustin Pike's blogs. He creates wonderful rubber stamps!!

http://dustinpike.blogspot.com/

Chance to win $1000 at the Cuttlebug Spot

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The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out atwww.TheCuttlebugSpot.com. $1000 gift certificate!!! Whooo HOOO!!!

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Here's another link to some more blog candy ... from "Tammy's Place" http://tammysplace-tammy.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-belated-blogoversary-to-me-you.html

Thanks, Tammy!! Your cards are beautiful!!!

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Father's day card with an envelope behind it

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Here is a project in process ... flower boquet for a birthday gift:

And, the finished product

First Projects

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Here are some of my first projects done with my new favorite THERAPY!!

4th of July Center Piece:

Sunflower Cards

Small gift bag:

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Another Blog Candy site!!! Whoo HOO!!! LOVE CANDY!!!

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What AM I doing?

2009-06-19T17:47:00.000-04:00

I've had my Cricut Expression for a couple of weeks now and have been addicted to reading message boards (MB) and watching how to videos. I suppose I could be addicted to something much more harmful!!

I'm just learning about Blog Candy and needed a blog to get some candy ... so, voila!! I'm now blogging!! WhoooHooo!!!