Created by Connie

2012-02-14T21:37:00.001-08:00

Here is a similar card using the same Cricut image but without stitching and some lace instead.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #102 - A Stitch In Time

2012-02-14T21:37:00.000-08:00

This week's Cricut Cardz Challenge over at www.cardztv.blogspot.com is to make a card using any cartridge and any colors using stitching on your card. It can be real stitching or faux stitching. I used both on my card. I used the Cricut cartridge Lovely Floral, MME Fine and Dandy girl paper pad, Fiskars scallop border punch, Star Dust Stickles and some jewel brads. Hope you can join us for this week's challenge. For more inspiration check out my fellow designers' cards as well. Can't wait to see what you "stitch" up. Thanks for visiting me! :)

2012-02-12T13:10:00.000-08:00

My sister's 39ths birthday was on 1/31, and this is the card that I made for her. I was so very blessed to have been there on her birthday to give her card to her in person. My daughter went out to see her and her family for a few days. She lives about 6 hours away. :( Had such a good time!! I miss them already!!

For this card I used Crafter's Companion S.w.a.l.k. Time Out stamp, Heidi Grace BGirl Flourish cardstock, Spellbinders Lacey Squares die (my very first Spellbinders) and Prima Flower. I also used some Stickles on the bubbles although it is hard to tell in the picture. Thanks for visiting me!! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #101 - Be My Valentine

2012-01-31T21:00:00.000-08:00

This week's Cricut Cardz Challenge over at CardzTv is to make a Valentine's Day card using any colors and cartridges that you would like. I used Straight From The Nest and Sweet Treats Cricut cartridges, My Mind's Eye, Glitz Vintage Blue and Glitz Pretty In Pink and Diamond Stickles to make this card. Can't wait to see what you come up with this week and check out my fellow designer's for inspiration! Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #100 - June In January

2012-01-17T21:01:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge at www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com is to make a card using a summer theme using any colors and cartridges that you choose. I used Life Is A Beach and Simply Charmed cartridges. I also used K & Company Sea Glass paper and ribbon. Please join us in this fun challenge. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Winter girl

2012-01-16T17:27:00.000-08:00

I made this card for a friend my mine who is my age (43) and recently had a brain tumor removed and the tumor was found to be cancerous. If you have a minute in your day please pray for her. Her name is Karren. Thanks! I used Kanban stamps, Glitz patterned paper, Storybook Cricut cartridge, Tim Holtz Broken China to ink the edges and to color the flower. Thanks for visiting me! :)

2011 Christmas Cards and Christmas Tags

2012-01-06T21:13:00.000-08:00

Since I have been out of the loop for a little while, I wanted to show you my Christmas tags that I made this year and for the first time I handmade all of my Christmas cards.

I used Stampin' Up Greeting Card kids stamp, MME Lost and Found Christmas paper and embellishments.

Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #99 - Welcome 2012!

2012-01-03T21:16:00.000-08:00

Oh my goodness!! It has been forever since I have posted anything on my blog. So sorry!! Life has a way of sometimes knocking you right off your feet, and you do all you can do to try to get back up again. But God sure does give us blessings in every situation! I am back and ready for another challenge at Cardztv.com. This week's challenge is to make a Happy New Year card using any cartridges and colors that we like. I used Celebrate With Flourish cartridge. I also used Bazzill cardstock, Karen Foster Biggie Bundle Throughout The Year, and goldenrod Stickles. Please join us in this week's challenge at www.cardztv.blogspot.com. Happy New Year everyone and thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #94 - "Spooks, Monsters, Ghouls and Goblins"

2011-10-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge over at www.cardztv.blogspot.com is to make a card for Halloween using ANY Halloween image you would like from any cartridge(s) and using any colors that you would like. Check out my fellow designers for some inspiration, and I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Cricut cartridge: Paper Dolls Dress Up (ghost found on page 49 cut at 4 inches)

Paper: Recollections, DCWV La Creme

Embellishments: Martha Stewart drippy goo punch, Celebrate It ribbon, Studio G stamp

Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #93 - "Think Pink"

2011-10-12T14:55:00.000-07:00

Join us for this week's Cricut Cardz Challenge over at www.cardztv.blogspot.com. Make a card using mostly pink in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After you make the card, send it to someone you know who is a breast cancer survivor and/or battling with breast cancer.

I used Create A Critter cartridge. I cut the poodle found on page 36 at 3 1/2 inches. I also used Recollections cardstock and pattern paper, extra scraps, googly eyes, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder on the puppy's bows and then colored the dots with a white gel pen, Michaels ribbon and Hero Arts Friends stamp. I will be sending this card to one of my friends at church who is only 30 years old and is a breast cancer survivor. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #92 - "Hootie Halloween"

2011-09-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

I hope you will join me and my fellow designers for this week's challenge over at www.cardztv.blogspot.com. This week's challenge is to make a card for Halloween using an owl from any cartridge(s) and using any colors you would like. I used Create A Critter and Sugar and Spice Lite cartridge. I also used Pink Paisley pattern paper, Recollections cardstock, gold and Stardust Stickles. Can't wait to see what you have come up with!! Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #91 - "Things That Go Bump In The Night"

2011-09-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Cricut Cardz Challenge has now moved to www.cardztv.blogspot.com. We have combined our two design teams into one, so please check out the great designs and inspiration that my fellow designers have come up with. We hope it inspires you to join us in this challenge. This week's challenge is "Things That Go Bump In The Night". Make a card for Halloween with the spookiest, scariest image you can find on any cartridge and using any colors that you would like. This time of year when I look outside at night there are these huge spider webs with these huge spiders in them. That to me is icky and spooky. This also freaks my sister out!! :) (Hi, Karen!) That is why I chose a spider for the focal of my challenge.
Recipe as follows: Cricut cartridges: Paper Doll Dress Up and Doodlecharms, DCWV La Creme cardstock, Recollections cardstock, K & Company Sleepy Tree seasonal pack pattern paper, Accents Essentials and Martha Stewart glitter. Thanks for visiting me and watch for these spiders!! :)

Where has Connie been????

2011-09-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

Some of you may have been wondering where in the world is Connie? Some of you may not have. For those of you who have.....I have been enjoying one of my other hobbies this summer which is:

Floating on my pink raft. Now that pool weather is just about over, I will try to work on my blog more and making cards and scrapbook pages. :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #89

2011-08-23T21:35:00.000-07:00

Won't you join us this week at www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com for this week's challenge? This week make a child's birthday card using something you would see in a jungle like a monkey, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, hippo, etc. using any colors or cartridges that you would like. Hop on over to our blog to see what our design team thought of. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

I used Create A Critter and cut the zebra found on page 47 at 4 inches. I used Scrapbook A Day calendar page for the background paper, Recollections cardstock, Martha Stewart vines punch, Crystal Stickles, Kanban Urban Belles Love Hearts stamp. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #87

2011-08-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

Please join us this week at www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com for our challenge. This week's challenge is to make a thank you card with hearts but do not use pink or red using any cartridge you would like. Here is my submission for this week. Can't wait to see what you come up with and check out my fellow designers' blogs for more inspiration.

I used Sweethearts Cricut cartridge with the cut found on page 73 cut at 4 inches. I used Recollections cardstock, First Edition Desert Blooms pattern paper, Betsy Bluebell stamps and Walmart ribbon. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #85

2011-07-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge over at www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com is to make a holiday card – anything goes! Make a card for any holiday you choose, using any cartridges, or colors you’d like. I chose to make a Christmas card for three reasons. 1. Christmas is my favorite holiday; 2. It has been SO hot here like everywhere else I am sure that I wanted to think of colder weather; and 3. In the month of July you hear alot of Christmas in July sales.

I used Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge. I used the present image found on page 101 and cut 3 of them. One at 3 inches, one at 2 1/2 inches and one at 2 inches. I used DCWV Tis The Season stack and Recollections cardstock. I used Martha Stewart punch. My sentiment is from Pink By Design Christmas Wishes, and I decorated the ribbon on the presents with Star Dust Stickles. Hope you join us in this week's challenge. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Doggie card

2011-07-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

I purchased a couple of new stamp sets from a company that I have never used before from HSN. The company's name is Penny Black. They have the cutest stamps. Here is a card made from the Critter Party stamp set. I used DCWV Ctirus stack, Fiskars punch, TPC Studio Fancy Flourish stamp set, Stampendous gold sparklers stickers and colored the doggie with colored pencils. Thanks for visiting me! :)

My Pink Stamper Design Team Submission Follow Up

2011-07-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post this to let you know that unfortunately I was not chosen at this time for My Pink Stamper design team, but everything happens for a reason, I truly believe that. I will try again next time. I want to congratulate all you were chosen to be on the team. I look forward to seeing your submissions and following you on your blogs. A shout out to all who submitted projects! We did a great job. Thanks to Robyn for all she does, and for hosting the opportunity. :)

My Pink Stamper Design Team Submission

2011-07-18T17:41:00.000-07:00

I am a big Robyn fan over at mypinkstamper.com, and she is having a design team call. She asked us to make something using the colors orange, turquoise, green, brown and an optional color. These colors reminded me of summer, so I used Life Is A Beach cartridge and added the optional color of yellow.

.I used Life Is A Beach Cricut cartridge and cut the hibiscus found on page 35 at 4 inches. I used Bazzill cardstock, Cuttlebug Divine Swirl embossing folder on leaves, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder on flower, Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls embossing folder on cardstock, Glossy Accents and Crystal Stickles on flower and ribbon found at Walmart. Wish me luck. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #83

2011-07-12T22:13:00.000-07:00

For this week's challenge make a birthday card for a grandparent using any cartridges and any colors that you like. I made this card for my only living Grandfather. We call him Pop. He turned 87 in February. He is a true survivor! He has survived World War II and a tornado a couple of years ago that destroyed his home. I love my Pop. He is a sweetie.

I used Birthday Bash and cut the bird found on page 21 at 4 inches. I also used Sizzix Little Sizzles Rainbow stack (I am trying to use paper that I just have stored in my closet), Crystal Stickles, My Pink Stamper Punnylicious stamps and Hampton Art Grandparents stamp. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Sailboat card

2011-07-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

I forgot to include this card in the many that I made for Father's Day. I made this one for my father in law who likes sailboats and used to sail but cannot now due to physical limitations. I used Life Is A Beach Cricut cartridge. I cut the image on page 57 at 4 inches. I also used Recollections cardstock, Hot Off The Press glimmer paper, K & Company Sea Glass pattern paper, Fiskars punch, and I inked the edges of the card. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Some Bunny Loves You!

2011-07-06T18:54:00.000-07:00

This is one of the cards that I made for my niece, Hannah, who is my pen pal. I recently bought a new set of Close To My Heart stamps. I love these stamps, and bunnies are one of my favorite animals.

I used "Bunny Love" Close To My Heart stamps

Recollections and Bazill cardstock

K & Company Hannah paper pad

flower brads

Glossy Accents

Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #81

2011-06-28T21:02:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge at cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com is to make a card with a picnic or cookout theme using any colors and cartridges that you like. What do you always see at cookouts/picnics? WATERMELON! The red, juicier and sweeter the better! YUMMY!! God's candy! I used Simply Charmed cartridge and cut the watermelon found on page 46 at 2 inches. I used Recollections cardstock, Sizzix Little Sizzles Rainbow pattern paper (an oldie but goodie), white gel pen, Glossy Accents, Cotton Candy Stickles, Walmart ribbon and My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious stamps. I used the Sweet Chick! image but masked off the Chick! and just used Sweet.

I used a couple of different colors on each card. Thanks for visiting me!! :)

Other Father's Day cards

2011-06-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

Hello! Yes, sorry, I know. Father's Day has come and gone, but I wanted to post a couple of more cards that I made for that special man in my life.

I used Country Life for this card. I cut the image found on page 33 at 5 inches. My husband gardens and does a a lot of yard work since we have over three acres of land, but he does not necessarily like it all that much. That is why I made the grumpy face on the farmer. He got a big kick out of it! I used Recollections cardstock, K & Company Greenhouse pattern paper, brads and Peachy Keen stamps.

This other card was for my daughter to give to my dad (her Pop-Pop). He LOVES to fish, and they are the best of buddies. He is like a dad to her. She is almost 19, and they are extremely close and always have been. I used Life's A Beach and cut the fish on page 50. I used Recollections card stock, DCWV Latte cardstock (I love this stack - I am getting lots of good use out of it!), AC card stock, Fiskars punch, googly eyes and Aqua Stickles.

Thanks so much for visiting me!! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #79

2011-06-14T21:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this week's Cricut Cardz Challenge. This week's challenge is to make a Father's Day card using any cartridge and colors that you like. Go to www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com to enter your submission. My dad LOVES fishing, so that was the inspiration for my card. I used Every Day Paper Dolls. I cut the image at 4 1/2". I also used Recollections card stock, K & Company Sea Glass, brads and Peachy Keen stamps. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #77

2011-05-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is to make a card using the card feature of any cartridge using any colors or themes. Go to www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com to enter. Can't wait to see what you come up with! I am currently making a mini album using the DCWV Latte papers, and I used my scraps to make this card. I also got the inspiration from the saying on the sticker.

Recipe:

Just Because Cards Cricut cartridge - card on page 46 cut at 6"

Paisley Cricut cartridge - bee on page 25 cut at 4"

Recollections, Bazzill, DCWV Latte cardstock and DCWV Latte pattern paper stack

Teacher's Sticker a Day calendar

Thanks for visiting me!! :)

My Snoopie girl!

2011-05-31T18:32:00.000-07:00

This has been a very sad couple of weeks here as my 11 year old beagle lost her fight to cancer on Monday, May 23rd. She was such a sweetie, and if you had met her, you would have fallen in love with her. This is dedicated to one of my best friends!! Snoopie Lovey April 17, 2000 - May 23, 2011.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #75

2011-05-17T20:48:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is to make a masculine birthday card using something with wheels using any cartridge or colors. I used Every Day Paper Dolls cartridge. I cut the race car (page 56) at 1 1/2 inches. I cut the road border (page 77) using my Gypsy (I am proud of myself for doing so, since I find myself "Gypsy challenged!"). I used DCWV Latte stack, Recollections cardstock and Three Birds stamp. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Blog Award

2011-05-11T19:52:00.000-07:00

I am so tickled and honored that I was awarded my first blog award by Beejay at sleepcatcrafts.com. Thanks so much, Beejay! :) Please check out her blog when you get a chance. She makes some amazing cards!! I have been asked to name five Cricut related things about myself. So here they are....
1. I own a Cricut Expression only.
2. It took me awhile to purchase this because of the money and not sure if I really wanted one at first. I don't know what I would do without it now! I love it!
3. I would LOVE to have an Imagine next.
4. I am still Gypsy "challenged."
5. I want almost all of the Cricut cartridges out there. :) Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #73

2011-05-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge at Cricut Cardz challenge is to make a card with a beach theme using any colors or cartridges that you would like. I used Life's A Beach and cut the flip flops found on page 64 at 4 inches. Other materials used: Recollections card stock, My Mind's Eye Party Time pattern paper, Martha Stewart punch, Copper Stickles and Prima flowers. Can't wait to see what you come up with for this week's challenge. Go to: http://www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Rockin' Birthday Card

2011-04-26T17:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made for my brother in law's birthday. He LOVES playing guitars. I used Smiley Cards on my Gypsy (I still seem to be Gypsy challenged!). I cut the image at 4 inches. I also used Current cardstock and patterned paper, Fiskars punch and Hero Arts stamps. Thanks for visiting me! :) I am SO excited that I now have 61 followers! Thanks to you! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #71

2011-04-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is to make a Mother's Day card using any cartridge and any colors you would like. Please join us at www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com.. My fellow designers always come up with GREAT cards! And I can't wait to see what you come up with as well. I used Country Life cartridge page 60. I cut the image at 5 inches. I wanted to make the pitcher look very country, so I cut the pitcher in white and then took a toothbrush and brushed over it with blue paint. I used Bazzill Cherries Jubilee cardstock, The Paper Company cardstock, Bazzill/Coredinations cardstock, corner rounder, Celebrate It Michaels ribbon (I love the glitter on the ribbon) and Favorite Findings buttons. I don't really use buttons for embellishments, but this I have to change, because I really like how it looks. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Welcome to The Easter Blog Hop!!!

2011-04-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

If you came from Nicole's blog at http://www.primpedinpaper.com you're going in the right direction.
To start at the beginning of the hop go to http://www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com.
Make anything you would like as long as it is for Easter. Mary at Cricut Cardz Challenge will be offering blog candy. :)
You're next stop is Anita's blog at http://www.scrappingwithglitter.blogspot.com.

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge basket (page 89) cut at 4 inches, eggs cut at 3 inches. Create A Critter cartridge (page 44) cut at 1 inches. Martha Stewart bunny and grass punches, Provo Craft Bitty scrap pad - Pocketful of Posies, Memories Direct ink daubers used to color bunnies and eggs, Martha Stewart butterfly stamps.

My guest designer's Cricut Cardz Challenge #67 card!

2011-03-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

This is a card that my 12 year old niece, Hannah, made for the Cricut Cardz Challenge #67 - make a card using the colors green, white and pink only. She lives five hours away, and she made this for me and mailed it to me. We are pen pals and exchange cards that we make all the time. GREAT job, Hannah! You make me proud in SO many ways. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Bunny Week Challenge at CardzTV

2011-03-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

I made this card for Mary's Bunny Week Challenge at cardztv.blogspot.com. Bunnies are one of my favorite animals second, of course, to the dog. Recipe as follows: Thanks for visiting me! :)
Live Simply Lite Cricut cartridge bunny cut at 4 inches
Recollections cardstock
Best of K & Company Too paper
corner punch
Fiskars punch
Michaels ribbon

My first guest designer!

2011-03-24T19:00:00.000-07:00

I would like to welcome my first guest designer on my blog. She is VERY dear to my heart like my own daughter. Her name is Hannah. She is 12 years old, and she is my niece! She makes great cards and scrapbooks also. My daughter is not into paper crafts but amazingly talented in other things. Hannah lives about five hours away. She sent me this card for my birthday. Shout out to Hannah!! Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #67

2011-03-23T04:44:00.000-07:00

For this week's challenge make a card for spring using any cartridge but the colors pink, green and white ONLY. Go to www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com to join us this week. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Here is my card and the recipe as follows: Thanks for visiting me!! :)

Cindy Lou cartridge page 55 flower cut at 4 inches

Bazzill/Coredinations cardstock

Birds and Swirls Cuttlebug folder

Sizzix Little Sizzles Rainbow paper pad (I pulled this out of my stash in my closet. It is pretty old. It has alot of nice papers in it. Having fun using this one and proud of myself that I am using the old and not buying new!)

Studio G glitter pink glitter glue (as I do not have Stickles in pink - gotta do something about that sometime)

Submission for Paper Cutz Challenge

2011-03-19T20:29:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is anything goes. I needed to make a birthday card for one of my best friends, and she loves sunflowers, so that is why I made this card. Recipe for this card is as follows:

Country Life Cricut cartridge wildflowers page 73 cut at 4"

Coredinations cardstock

Provo Craft Sizzix Little Sizzles Rainbow stack

Cuttle Bug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Martha Stewart punch

Me and My Big Ideas jewel stickers

Cinnamon Stickles

Pink By Design Country Living stamps
Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #65

2011-03-09T04:48:00.000-08:00

For this week's challenge make a tall card (9"x4") using any cartridges, theme or colors you would like. I made this card for my father in law's birthday. He is literally a rocket scientist, so I thought he would like this card. I used Just Because Cards cartridge and cut the rocket at 10". Other products used: Recollections cardstock, Hot Off The Press Tiny Words & Images Hot Off The Press Whimsical Words & Doodles, and Martha Stewart gold embossing powder for the stars. Hero Arts stamped Happy Birthday image. Sad to say, even though I had the products (the embossing pad, powder and heat gun for months), this is the first time that I embossed and what a cool thing that is!! :) Have to make a mental note to do that more often. The inside of the card was done on computer and decorated with Teacher's Sticker of the Day calendar. Thanks for visiting me and I cannot wait to see what you come up with for the challenge.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #63

2011-02-23T16:04:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to make a St. Patrick's Day card using any cartridge, any colors but NO shamrocks. Here is my cute little guy. I used Simply Charmed cartridge on page 32 to cut my lepruchan at 4 inches. Bazzill cardstock, Recollections designer paper, KI Memories ribbon, silver brads and Star Dust and green Stickles. Join us in this week's challenge at cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com. Thanks for visiting me.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #61

2011-02-09T04:29:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to make a Valentine's Day card using any cartridge you like but use the colors blue, green and white only. I used Simply Charmed cartridge and the hearts on page 30 cut at 2 inches. I wanted to use different shades of blue and green besides just the primary colors. I used Recollections cardstock, EK Success corner punch (don't know the name of it), Martha Stewart grossgrain bow stickers, and of course my favorite staple, Waterfall Stickles. Please join us in this week's challenge by going to www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Happy Birthday to my sister and best friend!

2011-02-05T12:27:00.000-08:00

I made this card for my sister and best friend who had a birthday earlier this week. I used Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge page 25 and cut the cake at 4 inches. Bazzill, Recolletions and Coreindiations cardstock. My Mind's Eye Party Time stack (lovin' this stack - use it a lot!), Michael's ribbon, Martha Stewart drippy goo punch and Hero Arts stamps. Thanks for visiting me!! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #59

2011-01-25T19:48:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to make a Valentine's Day card for a child using any cartridge. I used one of my favorite cartridges, Create A Critter. I cut the ladybug found on page 66 at 4 inches. I used Bazzill cardstock, K & Company Seasonal paper pad, Prima flowers, White Blossom jewel stickers and Michaels $1.00 stamp. Join us in the fun for this week's challenge at cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com. Thanks for visiting me! :)

January is full of birthdays!

2011-01-23T16:52:00.000-08:00

Here is another card that I made for my other niece. I used Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge again. I love the new design of the handbooks on the new cartridges! Don't you? I used Recollections cardstock, Martha Stewart ribbon loop punch, Stickles, Hero Arts stamps, and the designer paper is just some scraps that I had laying around. Thanks for visiting! I am up to 21 followers now! Thanks!! YEAH!! :)

Scrappy Mom's Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge

2011-01-12T17:47:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to use the Birthday Bash cartridge. I made a birthday card for my niece. Her favorite animal is the buffalo. I cut the buffalo (found on page 45) at 4 inches. Paper Company cardstock base, Coredinations cardstock, My Mind's Eye Party Time stack. I used a white gel pen on the skates, since the pieces were too small and also used one of my favorite staples, Stickles - star dust. Pink Stamper's Punnylicious and Hot off the Press stamps. Thanks for visiting me!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #57

2011-01-12T04:37:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to make a card using any cartridges you like but use only the colors red, black and white. This week's inspiration came from needing a 50th anniversary card for my in-laws. I used Plantin Schoolbook. I cut out red hears at 3, 2 1/2 and 2 inches and then black hearts at 2 3/4 and 2 1/4 inches. I popped them up on foam tape. I used DCWV embossed cards and colored the embossed hearts with red colored pencil. Join us in this week's challenge at cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com. Thanks for visiting me! :)

Happy New Year!!

2011-01-09T12:58:00.000-08:00

I have been so negligent with my blog lately. I could make lots of different excuses, but I won't. I plan on being a better blogger though. Here is a card that I made recently for my niece. (Hi, Hannah!!) It has been VERY cold here, and we have been getting lots of snow lately, so I decided to stick with the winter theme and make this snowman card. I used Snow Friends cartridge. The snowman was cut at 4". I used the Snowflakes cuttlebug folder, Recollections cardstock, DCWV Tis the Season stack (love this paper pack), icicle Stickles and Michaels ribbon. As I quote Barbara Johnson, "May your troubles last as long as your new year's resolutions"! Thanks for visiting me! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #55

2010-12-14T18:02:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge is to make a Christmas card using a mini banner on the front. Click on the link on the right to submit your card.

I used Christmas Cheer cartridge page 123 cut at 2 1/2". I used Paper Company cardstock base, Recollections cardstock, Provo Craft Holiday Slab V. I decorated the JOY with red, green and icicle stickles and used ribbon that I found in Target for $1.00.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #53

2010-12-01T16:13:00.000-08:00

Make a set (2 or more) of 3x3 Christmas gift cards, or a set (2 or more) of Christmas gift tags, using any cartridges or colors you’d like. Click on the symbol on the right or go to cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com.

Storybook cartridge used to cut "To" and "From" (pages 76 & 77) at 3/4".
Winter Wonderland cartridge used to cut poinsetta at 2" (page 40).
Winter Wonderland cartridge used to cut holly at 2" (page 41).
Hot Off The Press Busy Scrappers Solution Christmas designer paper, Best Occasions cardstock and one of my favorite staples, Stickles.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #51

2010-11-17T04:29:00.000-08:00

For this week's make a card for Thanksgiving using any cartridges you'd like and the colors blue, brown, orange, yellow and white ONLY. Go to cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com or go to the link on the right to join in. The turkeys were used from Simply Charmed, and they were cut at 2 inches. The leaves were used from Straight From The Nest and cut at 2 inches also. I used Recollections cardstock. The font that I used for "Happy Turkey Day" is Comic Sans MS at 24 points, and I inked the edges orange. Happy card making, and if I don't talk to you before then, Happy Turkey Day! Have a blessed one!! :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #49

2010-11-03T04:11:00.000-07:00

Join us for this week's challenge. Go to cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com or click on the link to the right. For this week's challenge, make a Christmas card using an image with the letter "S".

"S" is for Snowman

Winter Wonderland Cricut cartridge
Recollections cardstock
Provo Craft Holiday Slab
Icicle Stickles

Blue glitter ribbon that I found at the dollar store :)

2010-10-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of my followers! :) I have reached 10 followers. This may not sound like a big number to the more famous bloggers out there, but for a beginner it is a big deal. And I know there are some of you who look at my blog often (Hi, Hannah!) but do not have a Google account so thanks to you also!

Connie :)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #47

2010-10-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

This week make a card for Breast Cancer Awareness month using any cartridges and colors you like.

I used Plantin Schoolbook to cut the letters "HOPE". They were cut in tall ball and cut at 2 1/2 inches. I used Bazzill pinkini cardstock for the letters. The flower in the middle is a prima flower. The background paper is Recollections Itsy Bitsy Ditsy Cherry Pie. And the ribbon is from Michaels. For all of those affected by cancer especially breast cancer, there is hope!

Get well card

2010-10-11T17:18:00.000-07:00

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge and My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious stamps.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #45

2010-10-06T15:49:00.000-07:00

For challenge # 45, make a card for Thanksgiving using any cartridges you'd like and any colors you'd like.

I made this card using Paper Dolls Dress Up, and all the paper and stickers are from Stack Ems fall collection (they used to sell this on HSN).

Cricut Cardz Challenge #43

2010-09-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

For challenge #43, make a card for a new baby using any cartridges you'd like, and the colors green, orange, yellow and white ONLY. Post your name and a link to your card in Mr Linky by midnight EST, Tuesday, September 28th. If you're picked by random.org as our winner, your name will be entered in the grand prize drawing for September!
I used Plantin Schoolbook for the rectangles cut at 3". The letters are cut at 2 1/2 " in Roly Poly. The edges were inked. I used Doodle Charms to cut the teddy bear, and he was cut at 2". I also used the "Easy Stitches" template from Hot Off The Press.

Halloween Challenge - "Hey Pumpkin!"

2010-09-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Halloween Challenge on cardztv.blogspot.com. I used Paper Dolls Dress Up Cricut Cartridge, Karen Foster Designs paper, Paper Stack Ems paper and green stickles. The card is a black card that is from Paper Company. The stamped image is from GCD studios (the $1.00 stamp sets that Michaels carries).

Cricut Cardz Challenge

2010-09-08T16:31:00.000-07:00

The challenge this week is to make a fall card but do not use the colors brown, yellow or orange. Go to the link on the right side of the page for more details. This is my first card as being a Cricut Cardz Challenge design team member. I used Straight From the Nest cartridge to cut the leaves. They are different colors of green Coredinations cardstock paper. I double layered the leaves and bended the top layer. Please also check out my fellow design team members' designs on the website.

Dinomite birthday dinosaur

2010-08-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

Yet another card using Cricut Create a Critter and yet another card for another nephew for his birthday. "Dino-mite" stamp is from My Pink Stamper's line called Punnylicious. Cute stamps and a great quality!

Happy Birthday giraffe

2010-08-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

I made this card for my nephew for his birthday. I used Cricut's Create a Critter (my favorite). The stamp is from My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious set.

Cricut Cardz Challenge

2010-08-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

Exciting news! I am so honored to have been chosen along with many other talented ladies to be on the Cricut Cardz Challenge Design Team. Thanks, Mary! Click on the link on the sidebar to view great cards and a chance for you to get creative also.

This week's challenge # 39, make a card for "Back to School", using any cartridges or colors you'd like. Keep watching for the cards I come up as well!

2010-08-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

TIP: When you are scrapbooking, save your scraps and make a card while all of your supplies are out. When I make cards, I make two at a time. This way I have one on hand for someone else for another occasion. I made this card for my niece for her birthday, and while I had all the supplies out on my craft table, I made one for my daughter as well "just because" she likes cupcakes. I used Straight From the Nest Cricut cartridge, Spots and Dots Cuttlebug folder, and "Just Because" stamp from Paper Wishes. I used glitter cardstock from DCVW. I decorated the sprinkles on the cupcake with Stickles. The cupcake ribbon is from Michaels. I just love the ribbon! :)

Get Well Wishes

2010-08-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

This card was made for a very good friend of my daughter's. Her friend's favorite colors are pink, purple and yellow. I made the monkey from Cricut Create A Critter. The punch is from Fiskars. The ribbon is from Michaels, and the stamp is from Hero Arts.

Thinking of You Butterfly

2010-08-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a friend that was having a bad week. She loves butterflies. The butterfly image is from Cricut Walk in My Garden. I decorated the wings with Stickles. The ribbon is from Michaels, and the card stock is from a paper pack from Sam's Club.

2010-08-14T11:45:00.000-07:00

Me and my eleven year old niece exchange homemade cards back and forth. She lives about five hours away so we write to one another and make our own cards. She really impresses me with the cards that she makes. Maybe she will let me put some of her cards on here to share. I made this card for her using the Cricut Create A Critter cartridge. I just love that cartridge - one of my favorites. Maybe Provo Craft will come out with a version two of this cartridge. Most of the paper that I use is just cardstock that I have either gotten from Michaels or Sam's Club sold a cardstock paper pack for a while. I just love the acorns paper. That is from K and Company. Greenhouse is the name of the paper pack.

2010-08-14T11:31:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I made my daughter for Easter. I cut the basket and eggs from the Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge, and then I invidually decorated each egg differently either with stickers, stamps, glitter or flocking.

2010-08-14T10:41:00.000-07:00

This card is one that I made for my dad for Father's Day. He loves hunting, so I thought this was perfect. I used Puppy Pals Cricut cartridge for the image.

2010-08-13T18:45:00.000-07:00

This is my very first blog. I wanted to keep a diary of the cards that I made and also to share with other bloggers. This card is a card that I gave to my nephew for his birthday who turned four years old. He absolutely loves trains so when I found a train image on the Cricut Create A Critter cartridge, I just had to make it. I drew the train tracks shown on the card.