Seahorse Creations

Imagine-Better Together Flower Card

2012-01-29T19:57:00.000-05:00

Did I mention that I love my Imagine:

Recipe:

Imagine: Better together, flower pg. 15 cut @4"

Cardstock: Papertry Inc: Vintage Cream, Spring Moss

Pattern Cardstock: October Afternoon, Modern Homemaker

Sentiment: My Creative Time, Teeny Tag Greetings with Die

Ink: Walnut & Vintage Photo Stain Distress Ink & PaperTry Inc, Spring Moss

Stickles, Floss

Imagine-Joy Fold Card

2012-01-29T19:31:00.001-05:00

This card is my first attempt at using my Imagine. I told myself I was not going to get one, but I kept thinking about it knowing that Walmart was going to have them for only 180.00 on Black Friday. That's such an awesome deal. Well I had to work on Friday, so I said no big deal. Then Saturday came along and I kept thinking about it but really didn't want to spend the money so close to Christmas. Then comes along Sunday...................I had to run out to do some shopping so I went to Walmart instead of my normal Target just to see if they even had any left. You guessed it, they actually had two of them. Guess it was meant to be.

Not sure why I waited so long to use it because I had so much fun yesterday January 28th (yes, two months later) testing it out. So here you are.........

I got the idea for this fold card from Cardz TV, It was very different so I thought I would try it out.

Recipe:

Cricut Imagine: Better Together, Owl pg. 13 cut @3" & Butterfly only pg.15 cut @4"

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream & October Afternoon, Farmhouse

Sentiment inside: PaperTrey Inc, Birthday Basics

Sentiment Outside: My Creative Time, Teeny Tag greetings with die

Action Wobble, stickles, floss

Keepin' It Classy

2012-01-29T19:15:00.001-05:00

I love these stamps from My Creative Time, they are so Perfect & Classy......

Recipe:

Cardstock: Papertrey Inc, Vintage Cream, Autumn Rose

Cardstock: DCWV, It's all about girls

Stamp: My Creative Time, Keepin' It Classy and Classy & Fabulous

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Versa Magic, pink petunia

EK Success: Bracket Punch

Bless Your heart!

2012-01-29T19:08:00.000-05:00

Just a quick card to say Thank You!

Recipe:

Sentiment: Encouraging Thoughts, Cardz TV

Cricut: Kate's ABC's, Flower 2 cut @ 4"

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream

Pattern Paper: Flower Shower, DCWV

Just Chillin

2012-01-10T07:27:00.001-05:00

"Just Chillin"

I needed to make a card for my friends husband that is going in for surgery this week, I wanted to be sure to get him a card before he goes in to make him laugh a little. I thought the sentiment was perfect for such an occasion.

I thought this card would be perfect to enter into the Man Time Challenge #93 over at Fantabulous Cricut Check it out here.

Recipe:

Cricut: Pack your bags, man cut @ 5"

Paper: Fancy Pants, Beach Bum; DCWV, The Rock Star Stack

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream

Sentiment: Pink by Design, Sandy Toes

Happy New Year!

2012-01-05T14:47:00.001-05:00

I know that I'm a little late but I did want to take this time to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year. Also to send a HUGE thank you to all my commenter's and followers over the last year. I love to post the cards that I create and share with the world of crafters. I do not make new years resolutions, because honestly who follows through each year anyway? But I do make a list of things that I would like to accomplish throughout the year. I think this works out a little better because this way, I don't feel like I let myself down because I blew my resolution. If I don't complete my list it's really no big deal to me. The first part of the year is going to be a challenge for other reasons and I may not get much crafting done. But I do intend to not only make cards but other projects throughout 2012. So with that said, guess we will have to see how that goes. So THANK YOU again for all the wonderful comments and inspiration you have given me.

Gift Tag with Gift

2011-12-22T12:14:00.000-05:00

Here are the Kahlua bottles with the tags that I made to go with them. I used Martha Stewarts Bottle labels I found at Micheals on clearance. They worked out so perfectly. Then I added my own touch with the handmade tags. Our friends and family enjoy recieving our homemade Kahlua and we enjoy making it for them.

Gift Tags

2011-12-22T07:24:00.008-05:00

Each year my husband and I make something for our guest that come to our Christmas Party, this year we made Kahlua. I wanted to make a tag for the bottles that they could reuse. I had a lot of fun making these tags, they came out so cute. Thanks to my Son's girlfriend that helped me put together 25 flowers.

Recipe:

Cricut: Tags, Bags, Boxes & More, tag cut @ 4.25

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, White & Vintage Cream

CuttleBug:Sizzix, Snowflake & Frost

Distress Ink: Festive Berries, Broken China & Evergreen Bough

Sentiment: Holiday Photo Finishers Sentiment & Dies

Diamond Dust, Perfect Pearls

Snowflake Tag: Recollections, Classic Christmas Colored Core

Christmas Card Cricut Cartridge

Poinsetta: Bazzil Cardstock, Flower Shop Cricut Cartridge

Challenges Entered:

http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/12/cricut-cardz-challenge-98.html

http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-38-tag-youre-it.html

http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-me-monday-91.html

http://www.whimsical-designs.com/2011/12/whimsical-wednesday.html

More Snowmen

2011-12-18T16:20:00.000-05:00

I love the way these cards came out. Love the new Distress colors from Ranger.

Recipe:

PapterTry Inc: White Cardstock, Stylish Sentiments Holiday

Paper: Recollections Colored Core, Classic Christmas

October Afternoon, Holiday Style, K&Co, Yuletide

Stampin up: Old Olive Ribbon

Ink: Ranger Distress, Walnut Stain, Evergreen bough, Ice spruce, Broken China

Martha Stewart: Flocking powder, swan & Snowfall punch

Diamond Dust

Snowman Cards

2011-12-18T16:18:00.000-05:00

Recipe:

PaperTry Inc: Snowman Die and Shape up Accessory Stamp Set

Recollections: Background paper, Warm Wishes

PaperTry Inc: Kraft Cardstock, Vintage Cream

Distress Ink Ranger: Wild Honey, Antique Linen

Sentiment: PaperTry Inc. Stylish Sentiments Holiday

Recipe:

PapterTry Inc: White Cardstock, Stylish Sentiments Holiday

Paper: Recollections Colored Core, Classic Christmas

October Afternoon, Holiday Style, K&Co, Yuletide

Stampin up: Old Olive Ribbon

Ink: Ranger Distress, Walnut Stain, Evergreen bough, Ice spruce, Broken China

Martha Stewart: Flocking powder, swan & Snowfall punch

Diamond Dust

Just a few of my Christmas Cards

2011-12-16T07:59:00.001-05:00

Supplies:

Pattern Paper-Lost & Found Christmas, My Mind’s Eye (top photos),

Recollections-Gold, Warm Wishes (bottom photo)

Cardstock-PaperTrey Inc.-Scarlet Jewel, Kraft & Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy

Sentiment & Die-PaperTrey Inc., Photofinsh strips Die Collection,

Holiday Photo Finishers

Inc-Jenni Bowlin, Chili powder Raised Felt dye ink

Distress Ink-Tim Holtz, Antique Linen

Cricut Cartridge- Christmas, Elegant Edges

Twine- PaperTrey Inc.

ATG Gun and Adhesive

Suspension Card- Birthday

2011-11-19T11:34:00.014-05:00

Happy Birthday Mom!!

For my Dad's birthday I made a special shaped card so I figured I needed to do the same for my Mom's, I love the way this card came out. This is my new favorite and will for sure be making more of them in the future. I got the idea of this swing type card from SplitCoast Stampers. I'm not sure what my style is yet because I love to try different techniques and styles, but I do love to make cards that the receiver will enjoy.

Recipe:

Designed the shapes on my Gypsy using George & Basic Shapes and Elegant Edges

The flower came from flower Shop and found this tutorial here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDl3KtQV34I

Paper: Bazzill Dotted Swiss

PaperTrey Inc, Autumn Rose cardstock & Ribbon

My Minds Eye, Bohemia Collection, Bliss Friends

Sentiment: PaperTrey Inc, Birthday Basics

REcollections: Floral Embellishments

I'm also entering this card into Cardz TV's very first Challenge:

Our first challenge is called "Just My Style"...what you do best. Make a card using your favorite technique, card fold, colors, embellishments...whatever you consider YOUR style! It can be cute, vintage, shabby chic, etc, AND It can be for any ocassion.

The design team did an awesome job, click here to see what they have come up with.

Happy Birthday Drink

2011-11-19T10:46:00.000-05:00

Another card using the Sentiment: Conserve Water, Drink Beer

I had to make a quick and simple card for a birthday, I couldn't resist using this cut along with the sentiment. I placed acetate on the mug to make it appear like glass. You can't really see it in the photo but in person it looks pretty neat.

Recipe:

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream

Paper: scraps of Kraft and Gold Recollections & Recollections Autumn Stack

Cricut: Smiley Cards, cut at 3.25

PaperTrey Inc: Photo Finish Strips Die

Sentiment: Pink by Design, Just for Men

Ink: Tim Holtz, Antique Linen

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-19T10:38:00.001-05:00

Here are a series of Thanksgiving cards I made using the same cut but different background papers. I did get the idea of the cut from Cardz TV and you can see that here: http://cardztv.blogspot.com/search/label/Freshly%20Picked

Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft, Ripe Avocado & Orange Zest

Paper: My Minds Eye, Mischievous

Ink: ColorBox Chalk Inc, Chestnut Roan & Versa Mark & Tuxedo Black Momento

Sentiment: My Creative Time, Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Hero Arts: Cling Dots

Ribbon & Twine: PaperTrey Inc, Orange Zest

Cricut: Freshly Picked, Pumpkin cut at 4.75'

Buttons & Rhinestones

Swim with the Dolphin's

2011-11-13T20:13:00.002-05:00

Swim with the Dolphin's or just goldfish......

I enjoyed making this card so much. It's for my friend to give to her son for his Birthday, she said anything fish will do. He really enjoys fishing but this will work too. I used acetate to place in the front to make the appearance of looking through glass. It really looks much better in person.

Recipe:

Cricut: Life's a Beach Scuba Diver cut @3.5"

Pack your bags pg. 63 cut at 4.5 & 5

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores

Sentiment: PaperTrey Inc, Happy Birthday Sentiments Birthday Basics

CuttleBug: Spots & Dots

Stickles: Yellow, Orange, & Turquoise

Jute

Challenges: My Creative Time, Throwback Thursday Challenge- Kid Friendly Theme

http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2011/11/throwback-thursday-challenge-episode.html

Bitten by the Bug 2: Boy Crazy!!! A new contest sponsored by My Pink Stamper

http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/2011/11/boy-crazy-new-contest-sponsored-by-my.html

We're So Thankful!

2011-11-13T19:34:00.000-05:00

Sending you a Harvest of Good Wishes

Cricut Cardz Challenge #95? This week "We're So Thankful"! Make a card for Thanksgiving using the card feature from any cartridge(s) you'd like and using any colors you'd like.

http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/11/cricut-cardz-challenge-95.html

Recipe:

Cricut: A childs Year, Card feature & Cuts

Cardstock:PaperTrey Inc, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream

Pattern Paper: Cloud 9 Design, Harvest Holiday Photo Mats

Ribbon: PapterTrey Inc, Orange Zest

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Vintage Cream

My Creative Time: Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Color Box Chalk Ink: Chestnut Roan

Buttons & Floss

Nifty Fifities Fun

2011-11-09T06:54:00.000-05:00

I found the perfect picture frames for this at Micheal's, they have foam tape in between the two mat layers making it lift just enough to put a 3D cut inside. They came out so good, these were gifts for my Dad's birthday in September to hang in his pool table room.

Conserve Water, Drink.........

2011-11-02T07:43:00.000-04:00

My friend asked me to make a card for a friend for his birthday, She wanted a Golf card, so when I brought her sentiments to pick from...............I just couldn't resist with the beer mug. He Loved it!

2011-10-30T15:11:00.001-04:00

My Craft Space:

My space is a spare bedroom that we made from half of our garage. We no longer use it for the original purpose, so it is now my craft room. However, we still have visitors every once in a while so we keep a TV, Dresser and Bed in the room. I'm actually standing on the bed to take the photo. Maybe one day I will post individual photos so you can see better. But for now I think you get the idea and see where I work.

So the real reason of the post is because Cards by Jovan is doing a giveaway. She has finally revealed wall 4 of her new craft room. If you haven't seen it yet, it's amazing. You can see it here: http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/2011/10/craft-room-reveal-wall-four.html

For the give away, you just need to upload a picture of your work area. The giveaway is a stamp set donated by Emma of "My Creative Time. If you haven't seen her site, you should she also is amazing.

A little Birdie said.....

2011-10-30T14:57:00.000-04:00

Recipe:

Card Base 4.25x4.25

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inc, Vintage Cream

Pattern Paper: DCWV Amber Autumn Stack

Ribbon: PaperTrey Inc, Orange Zest

Bird: Martha Stewart, Clear Bird Stamps

Copic Markers: YR07 Cadmium Orange, YR15 Pumpkin Yellow,G00 Olive, V17 Amethyst, E59 Walnut

Frankenstien Popup Card

2011-10-20T07:40:00.014-04:00

Center Popup Card

View this tutorial to see how its made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxJBKNYZSWE

I love the way this card turned out and so did my Nephew.

Recipe:

K & Company- Halloween

Bazzill-Green Cardstock for card base

Cricut-Happy Hauntings

PaperTrey Inc-Photo Finish Strips Die

My Creative Time-Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Recollections-Specialty Trim

Entered into Bitten by the Bug 2 Challenge with Crafty Sprouts:

http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftysprouts.com/

Also Entered Wacky Wednesday Challenge #56 here:

http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/10/wacky-wednesday-56-halloween.html

Diamond Fold Card

2011-09-30T06:44:00.002-04:00

I found this Diamond Fold Card on Creations with Christina's website here: http://www.creationswithchristina.com/2011/09/cwc-9611-diamond-fold-card.html

After watching her video I know I had to make this card. I love the way it came out, it's definitely something different. My Dad loves anything sailing so I thought this would be perfect for him. Plus I was able to use up.....you guessed it, scraps.

Recipe:

Pink by Design-Sandy Toes & Just 4 Men Sentiments

My Creative Time-Stitched Circle Dies

Cricut-Pack your Bags, compass @ 3.5"

October Afternoon-scraps

Twine

Recipe:

My Creative Time-Embossed Gift Card Holder

Cricut-Pact your bags, Anchor

Twine

Happy Halloween!

2011-09-24T14:23:00.002-04:00

Here's another Halloween card I made for two challenges. I'm actually early this year and think I will knock out all my Halloween cards early this year.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #91: The challenge for this week is "Things That Go Bump in the Night!" Make a card for Halloween with the spookiest, scariest image you can find on any cartridge(s), and using any colors you’d like.

And

Disstress it over at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ Scrunching, inking, tearing, sanding, infact whatever distressing technique you love 'Distress it' challenge.

Also found the perfect spot to photograph the card, in the moss that is growing from a Cypress tree in my front yard. It's actually pretty neat looking. I distressed and inked the edges of the purple cardstock to make it a little scarier.

Recipe:

Cardstock:Bazzile, Recollections, Papertrey Inc, Tim Holtz

Sentiment: My Creative Time, Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Dies: My Creative Time Dies, Scallop & Stitched circle

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

K&Co: Tim Coffey Halloween Boarders

Black Floss, Gems, Dimensionals

Cricut: Happy Haunting, Mummy cut at 4.5

Caution - Ghost Crossing

2011-09-21T19:05:00.004-04:00

It's a Ghostly Halloween!

Paper Cutz Challenge #109:Make a card, LO or craft project for Halloween using Cricut cut, hand stamped, or digital stamped ghosts, and the colors black, white, purple and orange ONLY!

You can see the Challenge here: http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/

and

Getting Cricky with K Andrews-Simply Sunday - Halloween

Any project that has to do with Halloween

You can see the Challenge here:

http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Recipe:

Cardstock-PaperTry Inc, Black

Bazzill- Orange, Recollections-Halloween stack

Cricut-Mini Monsters, Ghost cut @ 3.5"

Happy Hauntings, Fence cut @3"

Sentiment-My Creative Time Curly Label with Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Tiki birthday Card

2011-09-19T06:44:00.001-04:00

This is the first time I've used this cut from Life's a Beach, I love they way it turned out. I had to cut the Tiki 3 times to get the different colors of the faces. Of Coarse I used all Scraps, slowly getting my scraps down. Can't wait until they are all gone.......

Recipe:

Caft Cardstock for card base-PaperTrey Inc

Scraps from October Afternoon

Tikis cut at 3.25-Lifes A Beach

Twine-Papertry Inc

Brads-Bo Bunny

Sentiment-Birthday Greetings

Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink- Walnut Stain, Tim Holtz

Fun Robot Card

2011-09-15T19:32:00.002-04:00

A Fun Robot

Recipe:

Robotz Cartridge #26 Cut @4"

Used All Scraps

Kraft Cardstock for card base

PTI Orange Zest Ribbon

Action Wobble

White Signo Gell Pen

Pink by Deisgn Just for Men Stamp

Throwback Thursday "Cricutless Challenge"!

2011-09-08T17:10:00.001-04:00

My Creative Time is have a challenge: No Cricut cuts, Purple, Orange, green & Black. It's been a while since I've made a card without my Cricut. Love it, but this one didn't turn out so bad.

Here's the link if you want to join in: http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2011/09/throwback-thursday-cricutless-challenge.html

Recipe:

My Creative Time-Fancy Frame Stamp & Die Set

Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Heidi Grace: Halloween clear stamp, spider web

PaperTrey Inc- Ribbon

Martha Stewart-Spider Punch

Used all Scraps

Some Guy cards

2011-08-28T19:07:00.001-04:00

Here are a few cards I made using the same Cricut cut but different backgrounds. I'm trying to use up my scraps so the cuts of the cars are all from my scrap pile.

Recipe:

Bazzill & K&Company cardstock

Nifty Fifites car @ 2.75

Ek Success Fastenater

My Pink Stamper-Family & Friends

Paper Try Inc-Birthday Basics

Celebrate It Ribbon

Corner Chomper

Memento Tuxedo Back Inc

Ek Success Screen Chain Punch

Miscellaneous Paper Scraps

Mini Book and Gift Box

2011-08-24T21:00:00.002-04:00

My husbands Cousin is having her first baby in a week or so. I decided to make her a mini album that she can place her own special photos in. This is my second Mini and I do enjoy making them. I wanted to get this one done in time for her, so believe it or not I did finish in one day.

I hope you enjoy it:

Recipe:

Box cut @11" using Sweet Tooth Boxes

Stroller cut @3.25 using American Alphabet E2

Paper-Bazzill & Little Yellow Bicycle, Tiny Princess Collection

Ribbon- Celebrate it

Recipe:

Medium weight chipboard cut @ 6x4

Bind it All

Letter Stickers-Recollections

Ribbon- Celebrate i

Flower-Floral Embellishments, Recollections

Paper-Little Yellow Bicycle, Tiny Princess

Punch-Martha Stewart, Doily Lace

Sentiments/Stamps-For the Record, Autumn Leaves

Puffy Stickers/Pebbles-Layered Embellishments

10 Things Pocket-Deja Views Little Yellow Bicycle Baby Girl

Lace Borders-Recollections

Pearls-Recollections

Tags-The paper Company

Velvet Sayings-Baby, Making Memories

Cricut-Tags, bags, boxes & More, tag holders

Circle Card Challenge-Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #27

2011-08-24T19:06:00.001-04:00

The Challenge for this week is to make Any Occasion (Circled Shaped Card). You can view the Challenge yourself here: http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/

I love to use my scraps up, I think someday I will actually have none left! Not really but it's nice to think that.

I have a really big family and have always given or mailed out Birthday cards to almost most of my family members. So all the cards I make usually go to someone special.

Recipe: PaperTrey Inc Cardstock

Background paper and cut all from scraps

Designed on Gypsy to fit in A2 size envelope

Country Life Cartridge

Twine, Irock, gems

Please Vote for Robyn, My Pink Stamper

2011-08-21T08:38:00.000-04:00

Robyn has announce that YouTube has selected her YouTube Channel and videos as part of their "On The Rise competition" for August. Please help her win by voting today. Ony one more day left, lets help Robyn win this achievement.

Click here to vote: http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2011/08/augusts-on-rise-nominees.html

2011-08-14T17:54:00.004-04:00

My Pink Stamper's FABULOUS Pinkalicious Blog Hop and a

Challenge:

Challenge: Show us YOUR style making your favorite thing! This could be your favorite color combo, your favorite Cricut cartridge, your favorite technique, etc. You get it, right?? Just have FUN with this and NO stress!! Everyone that enters will have a chance to win the prize at the bottom of my post. It's a good one, so don't miss it!!

My Style!

I love Life's a Beach Cartridge and using as many scraps as I can.

Recipe:

Cardstock- PaperTrey Inc.
Background paper-Fancy Pants, Beach Bum
Cricut Cartridge-Life's a Beach, Mermaid, used all scraps
Sentiment-PaperTrey Inc., Mega Mixed Messages
Twine, Button

Here Kitty, Kitty.....

2011-07-31T15:02:00.002-04:00

Terrific Tuesday Challenge-Campin Critters or Nifty Fifties over at Scrappy Mom's Stamps.....

I used the same elements on both cards but changed the background paper to give a different look.

Recipe:

Bazzil & Paper Trey Inc, Raspberry Fizz

Beach Babe, Fancy Pants

Imaginisce

Stampendous-April Shower Flowers

Nifty Fifities, Cat cut at 5"

Martha Stewart punch, daisy edge

Photography Girl!

2011-07-19T19:22:00.001-04:00

These cards are another special request from my Aunt. She wanted a card to give to her daughter for her birthday. I knew it had to be special because she is also my cousin. My aunt gave me a few suggestions one being photography and the other Sea Shells. I actually made both so she would have a choice and more importantly because I love both subjects myself. I actually didn't want to give them away so it's time to get crack en and make replacements...............Enjoy!

Recipe:

Craft cardstock from Papertrey Inc

Pattern Patter from Creative Imaginations-Christine Adolph

Sentiment from My Creative Time-Have fun in the sun

Irock from imaginesce and studs

Recipe:

Craft Cardstock from Papertrey Inc

K&Co Seaglass

October Afternoon-Modern Homemaker

Cricut Cartridges-Pack your bags,girl cut at 4.25" Palms @4.25" Bird @2"

My Pink Stamper Design Team Call

2011-07-18T19:59:00.003-04:00

How Exciting! It's time for another My Pink Stamper Design Team Call for August - January Term!

Click here to see the Challenge and Requirements: http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/07/design-team-call-my-pink-designers.html

The Challenge: Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite Cricut cartridge using the following colors......

Orange
Turquoise

Green
Brown

(other optional color of your choice)

I hope everyone enjoys my Card and GOOD LUCK to all entries.......

Directions

Designed on the gypsy and cut out using the E2. The owl is cut at 3.24 (page 28, Give a Hoot) height with relative width and the card base is cut out using the leaves Book icon (page 29) cut from Elegant Edges. I turned off the relative size button and made the height 5.5 and width 8.98. This makes a card to fit perfectly is an A2 size envelope.

Supplies

Cartridges
Elegant Edges & Give a Hoot

Paper
PaperTrey Inc - Brown, Orange Zest Vintage Cream
Core’dinations Super Assortments-Turquoise, Green

Ink
PaperTrey Inc-Terra Cotta Tile
VersaMark-Dazzle
Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink-Chestnut Roan

Sentiment & Stamps
My Pink Stamper- Punnylicious
Hero Arts-Cling Dots

Ribbon
PaperTry Inc-Orange Zest
Twine

Misc
Stampin up Dimensionals
Imaginisce IRock & Crystals
Threading Waters Fiskars Punch
ATG

Get Well soon CCCC#23

2011-07-10T16:34:00.001-04:00

Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #23- This Challenge is to use the Wild Card Cartridge. I have to say this is one cartridge that I do not use much at all so this was for sure a challenge for me.

I made this card for my Uncle who is sick and has been hospitalized for about a week now. I think he will like it and hopefully lift his spirits a little......

I used the Argyle cute form the Wild Card Cartridge and the sailboat from Life's a Beach. I used various scarps of paper from Recollections and PaperTrey Inc. The Card is cut at 5.5 and the sailboat at 3.75. I also made the envelope to match.

Happy 4th of July!!!!

2011-07-02T18:30:00.001-04:00

This is a special request card I made for my Aunt to give to a young girl turning 10 on the 4th. She said she if very colorful and likes a lot of sparkle. I hope she likes it........I used Stand and Salute Cartridge with various scraps of paper.

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #20, 4th of July Red Whiite & Blue-http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/

My Craft Spot #14 Seeing Star's http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2011/06/monday-challenge-14-seeing-stars.html

More Than Favors Wacky Wendsday#43, Red, White & Blue http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/06/wacky-wednesday-43-red-white-blue.html

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-16T07:45:00.002-04:00

Cricut Cardz Challange #79 Make a Father's Day card using any Cartridge or Colors you like!

I had so much fun making this card knowing it was for my Father, he Love's sailboats so this card is perfect for him. I'm sure he will just love it.

Recipe:

Cardstock- Papertrey Inc, Vintage Cream

Background Paper-K & Company- Seaglass & Fancy Pants- Shells

Ship- October Afternoon, Seaside

Cartridge- Wall Decore & More- Ship cut @ 3.75

Sentiment- My Pink Stamper, Family & Friends

Hemp Cord

Snaps

Fishing hook

What's on your Desk

2011-06-01T07:30:00.001-04:00

Creations with Christina wants to see your craft desk as it is right now and no cleaning up before your picture. This is mine right now....................

Sure doesn't look much like a craft desk does it? My son's girlfriend is making a puzzle for her Dad for fathers day. This is one of the hardest I've seen before, it's taking all of us to work on it so she can get it done before that special day. The best place for all of us to gather around is.................my craft table.

Princess Shape Card

2011-05-25T19:40:00.002-04:00

My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #9 Shape card

I made this card using the Once Upon a Princess Cartridge. I used varies scraps of paper for the cuts and the card base if PaperTrey Inc. Raspberry Fizz.

Another Graduation Card

2011-05-18T19:17:00.003-04:00

I wanted to do something different for this Graduation Card. It was for a young lady so I thought it would be perfect to choose this cut. I Forever Young for the girl and Locker talk for the hat. I sized it using my Gypsy so the hat would fit perfect.

Entered into Paper Cutz Challenge #91

Happy Graduation

2011-05-18T19:10:00.001-04:00

I made a few Grad cards for a friend that had a special request for Silver, Blue and White. I used the hat from Locker talk.

Teacher Appreciation Week!

2011-05-18T07:42:00.001-04:00

I was asked to make some teacher appreciation cards for a few friends for there kids to give out. These are the two cuts I came up with and just changed out the background papers. They came out so cute. I love how the books came out with the string tied around them.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft from Papertrey Inc,

Backround paper: DCVW, Hittin the books stack

Cricut Carts: Locket Talk, Country Life

Ribbon: Stampin Up, Old Olive

Happy Mothers Day 2011

2011-05-06T07:40:00.001-04:00

I think this card will be one of my favorites so far. I have entered it into http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge #90 and http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-37-mothers-day-theme.html Wacky Wednesday Challenge #37

I hade so much fun making this card, I really hope my Mother gets it in the mail in time. I made it on time, but couldn't seem to get it in the mail box. I created this card using my Gypsy just to make sure it would fit in an envelope and the Apron fit within the card. I used the Cart From my Kitchen for all the cuts. I welded the Stove at the top to make the card base.

Recipe:

Cartridge- From my Kitchen

Cardstock Base-Bazzil Basics Paper Dottied Swiss Pepper

Pattern Cardstock-Modern homemaker, October Afternoon

Brads-Sassafras, Bis for Bug

Sentiment-PaperTrey Inc, Mega mixed messages

Country Life

2011-04-27T19:37:00.001-04:00

I made this card for our Cousin who just purchased his first. I haven't used this cart much but plan to make more cuts with it. It just might become one of my favorites.

Recipe:

Country Life-Windmill cut at 5.75

Card Base-6.25x4.5

Plaid Pattern Paper-Campfire October Afternoon

Other Paper-various scraps

Border Punch-Martha Stewart Garden Trellis

Brads-Bo Bunny

Twine- House of Three

Sentiment- My Pink Stamper Everyday Occasions

Glossy Accents

Happy 40th Birthday!

2011-04-25T19:02:00.001-04:00

I absolutely love the way this card came out. I was so excited to send it off to my brother. I used the over the hill on the Life's a Party cart, and thought the Vulture was perfect to put on the outside of the card. Yes, I got a call and he Loved it!

It's a Seahorse Birthday!

2011-04-25T18:52:00.001-04:00

Seahorse cut from my favorite Cartridge "Life's a Beach".I was teaching my mom how to use the cricut while she was visiting and decided to show her with this easy cut. She did a great job on her's too.

Martini Anyone!

2011-04-25T18:35:00.001-04:00

Perfect for my friends birhday and she loved it!

Nifty Fifties Cricut Cartridge

All made from Scraps

2011-04-01T08:04:00.001-04:00

I really do hate having so many scrap pieces of paper. I do not throw anything away if it's bigger then around an inch. The following cards were made from mostly ALL scraps. I did throw in a few new pieces of cardstock. Enjoy!!

I just love this card, although I did scrap lift it from http://www.creationswithchristina.com/ Check out her site, she is awesome.

This photograph is what inspired me to make the card below.

Tuesday Challege Made by Momo

2011-02-06T16:00:00.001-05:00

The challenge this week is to make something with the colors Black, White, and Hot Pink!!! BUT, there is a catch.... It must have atleast one Heart!

Recipe:

Celebrate with Flourish-cut flourish off from cloud section

Heart cut from Platin Schoolbook

PaperTrey Inc- Raspberry Fizz, Black, Sentiment

Pattern cardstock: K&Company

Paper Cutz Challenge #76

2011-01-30T17:13:00.002-05:00

Here's the Challenge: For challenge #76, make a card, LO or craft project for Valentine's Day using a hand stamped, digital stamped or Cricut cut image of a cake, cupcake, cookies or candy, using any colors you'd like.

I love the way this card came out, I also think this is the first time I have used Sweet Treats, and I'm sure I've had it since it came out. I based my design around Martha Stewart Flocking Powder. I've never used flocking before and now I'm hooked.

Recipe:

Sweet Treats, Cupcake cut at 3"
Heart from the same cut only at 5"
Martha Stewart flocking powder in ladybug
Cardstock from K&Company KP Valentine
Twine
Sentiment is from $1 stamp from Micheals
Ribbon, crystals

My Pink Stamper's First Blog Hop

2011-01-18T19:36:00.004-05:00

During this Challenge you needed to visit each blog in the hop to collect a Key Word, these key words ended up telling us what the challenge was. This is the first time I have come across a challenge like this one. I enjoyed visiting everyones site and collecting the words. So here is my card made for this challenge. I can never just make one....

Recipe:
Quarter Note Cricut Cartridge: Tuba cut at 2.5
Create a Critter: Various heart sizes to fit within the swirls
Paper Trey Inc: Rasperry Fizz cardstock and ribbon
DCWV Black Currant Cardstock
In the first picture I used Glossy Accents on the Tub and Lindystampgang spritz on the hearts
In the second picture I used Glossy Accents just on the hearts

Spiral Bound Gift Card Holder

2011-01-15T17:33:00.003-05:00

This year we decided to do something a little different for my Parents Christmas Gift. What do you get for someone that has everything? When you ask, "What would you like for Christmas", and get "nothing" really makes it hard to figure something out. Well my Sister came up with this Brilliant idea to all chip in $$ and get them a bunch of gift cards. You may think gift cards are not a very personal gift for your parents, but ours just moved and retired, so we thought this would be perfect. The shopping began for the cards... They ranged from Gas cards to Grocery Cards to restaurants and Coffee to Crafts and Hardware. Since I'm the only one that does not live in the same state as the rest of them and did not have access to the same stores and restaurants, it was my job to make the book to keep them in. I was honored when my Sister asked me to make something to put them all in. So here you go...............................

I used the paper collection from October Afternoon: Seaside

I love this collection and had it even before I was asked to make the book. When she asked me to make a book for the gift cards, I knew exactly what papers I was going to use. It is so perfect because as I mentioned my parents moved, well they moved from the City to the shore. This is the first time I had done anything like this, even the first time I used my Bind It All that I had for several months.

Enjoy.............

Merry Chirstmas Everyone!

2010-12-29T09:32:00.001-05:00

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Holiday! I took a little break from my blog to complete all of my Christmas cards, holiday decorating and shopping. I have an extremely large family and send out lots of cards. Everyone enjoys my homemade cards so If I were to send out store bought, I would not hear the end of it. This year I made just over 100 cards. Enjoy.........................

Happy Thanksgiving Cricut Cardz Challenge #51

2010-11-17T20:13:00.001-05:00

For challenge #51, make a card for Thanksgiving using any cartridges you'd like and the colors blue, brown, orange, yellow and white ONLY.

Recipe
Celebrate with Flourish
DCWV Amber Autumn Fall Stack
Stickles

Happy Thanksgiving Tuesday Challenge #16 Made by Momo

2010-11-17T20:00:00.002-05:00

Make a card using a Turkey! So here you go..........

Recipe
Amber Autumn Fall Stack Collection DCWV
Cricut Cut Celebrate with Flourish
PaperTry Inc Ribbon
Stickles

Truck'in Birthday

2010-11-08T17:57:00.001-05:00

This card was made for My Son's 17th Birthday!

Recipe:

Just because cards

Scrap Papers

Fishing Swivel hook

Large Brads

A Few Thank You Cards

2010-11-08T17:45:00.001-05:00

A few thank you cards I made to show our appreciation to the gracious thoughts and support our Friends and Family showed us during the loss of our very young Cousin James. It's already been a month today that James has left us, but he is always on our minds and will never be forgotten.

Recipe: Close to my Heart Acrylic Stamp Set With Love

Various Paper Scraps

Papertrey Inc-Ribbon

Recipe: Country Life

Various Scraps

Background Paper-October Afternoon Seaside

Papertrey Inc- Ribbon

Two Little Piggies

2010-11-08T16:53:00.002-05:00

I made this card for my son's girlfriend's birthday. We had a conversation a few days before her birthday about her wanting a little black pig that she was going to name Pinkie, then she said she wanted a pink pig to name Blackie. I couldn't resist with this card. It turned out so cute I had to make another one for my youngest son's girlfriend just because.

Recipe: DCWV The Black Currant Stack

Papertrey Ink- Raspberry Fizz Cardstock & Ribbon

Pigs-Just Because Cards

Sentiment- My Pink Stamper Family & Friends

Pink Dots- EKSuccess

2010-11-03T06:49:00.001-04:00

Sorry I have been gone for a while, I still have been making cards and crafting. I actually just finished a 14 page scrapbook! Just haven't really gotten back into posting my stuff at the time. Earlier in October we tragically lost a very young family member and it's be a extremely tough for everyone, so we have been spending more time with family members over the last 3 weeks trying to help ease the pain. Family and friends are truly amazing during tragic times like this and very much appreciated. The love and prayers everyone shows are so special now and always. Thanks to everyone for your support, love and prayers. We will get through this and one day be reunited with everyone we have lost.

On the 3rd Day of Halloween - Rag Doll

2010-10-07T15:51:00.007-04:00

You can find the challenge here http://simplybettychallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to create a card using Sally as your main Rag doll! You can also follow the links to the others on the design team, they are all so wonderful. I found the Images online and used Photoshop to create the colors of Sally and the Sign. The background paper is from K & Company Tim Coffey Halloween Mat Stack. Spiderweb cut @ 5" from Paper Doll Dress up Cricut Cart. Martha Stewart Spider punch for the spiders and Black Diamond & Orange Peel stickles. I know just the right person to give this one too!

Tuesday Challege #13 Made by Momo

2010-10-05T20:14:00.003-04:00

Momo's challenge was to create a card using Orange, Yellow and Green. I used the buck cut out from the Wildlife Lite Cart, and used papers from DCWV.

World Card Making Day Challenge #1

2010-10-02T11:47:00.004-04:00

Creations with Christina's first Challenge of the Day. create a card using the sketch you can find here http://www.creationswithchristina.com/2010/10/world-card-making-day-challenge-1.html

I used papers from DCWV the Natural matstack, cut out the Eagle from Wildlife just using the 1st layer at 1.5".

Paper Cutz Challenge #60

2010-09-24T07:19:00.005-04:00

This one if for you Uncle Mark! Happy Birthday! Hope you like it........

I made this card especially for my husbands uncle. We all know how much he loves yellow grasshoppers (not). I can't wait until he gets this card. I used the grasshopper from Live Simply cut at 3.5".

Cards made by S & A

2010-09-12T15:55:00.008-04:00

The top two cards were made by My Son: The Guitar Card is his very first card, he made for his brother for his birthday and the second card he made for his Dad for his birthday. I just love the Whale tale coming out of the Pelican's mouth. What a great idea he came up with. Too Cute!

My Son's girlfriend made these two cards the penguin is her very first card. It all started when she needed to make a name plate for her desk at school. I love watching the excitement on her face when she is designing. They both did an awesome job on the cards!

Just for Fun

2010-09-06T12:45:00.006-04:00

PaperTrey Inc Cardstock

Heidi Grace Reagans Closet Paper Collection

Coredinations Pearls Cardstock

Splish Splash Tub cut @ 2.5

Made By Momo - Tuesday Challenge

2010-09-06T12:27:00.006-04:00

Tuesday Challenge this week is to use Black & White with one other color of your choice. I choose Turquoise for my Octopus cut using Splish Spash!

PaperTrey Inc Cardstock
Coredinations Pearls Cardstock
K & CompanyCardstock

Splish Splash Octopus cut at 4"

Companion Challenge: Birthday Bash!

2010-08-31T07:32:00.004-04:00

I made this Birthday card for a Friends father that turned 90 Years Old, what an accomplishment. This gentleman was in World War II and a pilot on a Bomber Plane. This card was so perfect for him. I did not see him open the card and his reaction, but from what I heard it is now on display on his fridge at home. He loved it!!

Stand and Salute

DCWV Green Stack

K & Company Remake Earth Browns Paper Pad

Brads

Chalk ink to make the Camouflage look on the plane

Surf's Up! Bitten by the Bug2 Challenge

2010-08-15T08:42:00.005-04:00

Bitten by the Bug2 Life's a Beach Challenge....Lizard Cut. Life's a Beach is one of my Favorite Carts, I just love all the cuts on it especially the Lizard.

I used pop dots on the feet and positioned them in to make him look like he is raised up on the board. I curled his tail so that was sticking up too. Looks better in person then the picture.

Paper Cutz Challenge #53

2010-08-08T21:03:00.004-04:00

Create a Critter-Hedgehog cut at 2.5

Papertrey Inc-Cardstock

DCWV Flower Shower-Pattern Paper

You Rock-Teen Card

2010-08-08T20:46:00.005-04:00

It's been a while since I entered a Challenge. This Teen card is for Cricut Cardz Challenge #36, make a teen birthday card using any cartridge or color you'd like.

Sorry if the pictures did not come out well. I found it hard to photograph the card due to the silver cardstock and it was raining outside, so had to take it indoors. I made this card for my Son's birthday this week. He likes things like this and if you've seen his room you will know this is perfect for him.

Papertrey Inc Cardstock

Silver Cardstock run through Diamond Plate Cuttlebug folder

Skull & Bones-Lifes a Beach

Ribbon-Papertrey Inc Scarlet Jewel

Eyelets & silver photo holders-Making Memories

2010-08-08T20:38:00.003-04:00

My Niece loves Horses, she is always going to riding camp so this card is perfect for her Birthday. The card measures 6.25x5.5, I designed on my Gypsy using a template to fit for this size card.

Create a critter

Paper Doll Dress up

Papertrey Inc Cardstock

My Minds Eye-Home Mat stack in Pink

Paper Scraps

2010-08-03T19:26:00.002-04:00

I Love Butterflies............this one is cute from Live Simply using scraps from The Blossoms & Butterflies stack from DCWV.

2010-08-03T19:04:00.006-04:00

The top card was an inspiration from Kristina Werner in A Year in Cards-July 2010. Cards with repetition, I used vellum paper on the bottom and stamped the butterflies in repetition. The paper used on both cards was from The Blossoms & Butterflies stack from DCWV and Paper Trey Inc cardstock.

2010-08-03T18:58:00.002-04:00

I just love this paper from Creative Imaginations. I made these two cards and the retirement card in July using the same line.

2010-08-03T18:39:00.002-04:00

I made this card using the Create a Critter Cart. One of my good friends lost her cat recently and I thought maybe this would cheer her and her boys up.

Happy Retirement

2010-06-20T17:25:00.006-04:00

Tri Shutter card that I learn how to make from Split Coast Stampers. Check it out for some great tutorials.

Happy Birthday

2010-06-20T17:18:00.003-04:00

Close to my Heart Stamp Set: With Love

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-16T19:51:00.004-04:00

Graduation Card

2010-05-30T14:11:00.006-04:00

I made this graduation card for someone that really likes elephants. I used Create a Critter and Everyday paper dolls for the cuts. Thanks to Made by Momo for such a cute tutorial on her graduation card. Be sure to check it out, she is such an inspiration.

My First Mini Album

2010-05-30T09:15:00.017-04:00

This is my very first attempt at a mini album. I did blur the name on the front cover, but used K&Company Adhesive Chipboard Woodgrain Alpha. The paper is also from K&Company, Sea Glass. I used various embellishments from the same collection along with prima flowers to match. I used my cricut on a few cuts and the cuttlebug.

A Whale of a Birthday!

2010-05-30T09:05:00.002-04:00

National Scrapbook Day Challenge

2010-05-02T12:57:00.007-04:00

Another NSD Challenge: Made By Momo, create a guy card.

I used Give a Hoot for both cuts. The trash can is from the bear cut, but I just used the accessories tab and left out the bear. I'm really loving this cart so glad I decided to purchase it. I think this card came out so cute, I just love it and hope my Nephew will too.

NSD Challenge #3 "Thinking outside the box"

2010-05-01T16:06:00.004-04:00

Challenge #3 My Pink Stamper-Use something you normally would not

I used lace and vellum and stamped my sentiment in the center.

NSD Challenge #2 "Getting Scrappy"

2010-05-01T15:56:00.004-04:00

My Pink Stamper Challenge #2, use scraps to make a project.

I used scraps from K & Company Poppyseed stack, left over ribbon and other scraps from a wedding card I made.

NSD Challenge #1 "Mother Dear I Love you so"

2010-05-01T15:46:00.004-04:00

May 1st: National Scrapbook Day, My Pink Stamper Challenge #1

I just love the way this card came out. I used cardstock from K & Company Poppyseed Stack. (love this one). Use Create a Critter Cartridge for the butterfly, using corresponding cardstock colors.

Masculine Cards

2010-04-20T17:28:00.003-04:00

Thank You Everyday Cricut for the idea for this pocket card from Simple Card Monday. I used the Give a Hoot Cartridge, paper from My Minds Eye and DCWV.

Masculine Cards

2010-04-20T17:09:00.003-04:00

I made this card for my Cousin that will be turning 40 Tomorrow. Not sure about anyone else but I find making Masculine cards difficult. It takes me some time to get the idea's flowing. I made this card very simple so it's easy to mail. I cut the 40 from the Gypsy Font at 1.5" and used the Martha Stewart circle cutter to cut the circles behind. I used Kraft cardstock for the card A2 sized card. The blue strip of patterned cardstock is from Sassafras, Apple Jack wee bundle. I distressed the edges and wrapped with twine, placing a few buttons. Very Simple, but cute!

My Pink Stamper Color Challenge

2010-04-11T17:11:00.006-04:00

The Challenge is to make a craft item using Pink, Green & Black. I just love this color combination. I used the Paisley Cartridge (my favorite) for the dress and purse. I used Bazzil cardstock along with pattern paper from Heidi Grace and SEI. I also embellished with Adornments Fibers and Making Memories Brads and stones.

Butterfly Birthday Card- Sentimentals

2010-04-11T17:03:00.004-04:00

Happy Easter

2010-04-06T19:39:00.007-04:00

Spring time is finally here!!!

2010-03-14T19:49:00.007-04:00

Cricut Cards Challenge #16 & Paper Cutz Challenge #32

This weeks Challenge was to create a card for Spring using any Cartridge or color combinations. Your card must have flowers, birds or butterflies. I am for sure ready for spring time to arrive. This weekend was an amazing one, much needed beautiful weather. I took advantage of the sunshine and took my pictures outside.

For my cards I used the Butterfly from the Indie Art Cartridge. I just purchased this cart on clearance at Joanne's. I used cardstock from My Minds Eye Photo Mat Stack. I layered the butterfly using UTEE for the wings and used Diamond Dust glitter. I also used prima flowers, my Cuttle Bug, Fiskers punch and brads. I enjoyed making this card, hope the Birthday Girl enjoys it as much as I do.

Guitar Birthday Card

2010-03-14T19:37:00.004-04:00

I needed to make a few cards for some guys and thought this would be perfect. Both of them love music. I used the Indie Art Cart and cut out the guitar at 3.5 using the blackout feature to layer the guitar. I also took advantage of the amazingly beautiful day and took my picture outside. I tucked the card in between bark on a pine tree, this made an awesome background for my photo.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #14

2010-03-01T20:46:00.006-05:00

Luck of the Irish!

For this weeks Challenge card I used Black Cardstock from Paper Trey Inc, and Patterned Cardstock from DCWV Doodlin' Around Stack. I cut out the Pot of Gold and Clovers from Paper Doll Dress up, using Liquid Pearls in gold to make the gold coins. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #12

2010-02-15T17:28:00.005-05:00

This week's challenge is to make a card using the card feature from any Cricut cartridge you choose. In honor of the 2010 Winter Olympics I choose the figure skater using the card feature on the Winter Woodlands Cartridge.

Sad Little Boy

2010-02-07T19:05:00.006-05:00

This is a card that I made for a little boy that is in a cast from thigh to toe. Poor little guy! I'm sending this card to him, hope it makes him laugh. Everyone else did. I used the mummy from Paper Doll Dress UP and cut out the leg to use as the cast. I also used Everyday Paper Dolls for the clothes and crutches. I had fun making this card, it came out soooo cute!

Polka Doodles Challange #14 Wedding Celebration

2010-02-07T18:53:00.004-05:00

Saturday Morning project for a Wedding I attended that evening. What a Wonderful night and Wedding. I used Paper Doll Dress Up and Peachy Keen Stamp set, Character Face Assortment.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #10

2010-01-31T20:29:00.004-05:00

The Challenge is to make a Valentine's Card using the colors lavender, green, white & Black. I used cardstock from K & Company's Black & Ivory Fusion.

Hannah Montana

Accent Essentials & Paisley

Summer Time!

2010-01-31T19:55:00.005-05:00

This is one of my Favorite Summer Cards!

Easy and quick to make, change out the colors for a different look.

Used Life's a Beach Cricut Cartridge.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #9

2010-01-24T21:08:00.005-05:00

Cricut Cardz Challenge #9

Thank You Cricut Cardz for introducing me to your site. I enjoyed making

these cards for my second challenge.