Thinking of You Card - Episode 41

For this card, I used paper from Cosmo Cricket's Little Girl Biography collection. The paper is so cute! I used one of my all-time favorite Cricut cartridges, Storybook, for the flower. It's a simple and sweet card.

Scrapbook Title Page for 2011

Here is the title page I made for our 2011 family scrapbook. I used the Cricut cartridge Wall Decor and More to cut the tree.

Beautiful - Scrapbooking layout

The paper for this layout is from K&Co. I just love their papers. The pages are very simple - which is my style of scrapbooking. I cut the title using my Cricut machine. Of course, the pictures of my beautiful daughter make the pages!

Episode 39 - Halloween EEEK! Card

I used the Cricut Design Studio to create a scalloped frame by using the scalloped square from Storybook and then adding a smaller straight square for the inside cut. I stamped the spider web on transparency using StazOn Ink. I also used the George and Basic Shapes cartridge to cut out the rounded rectangle for the inside. The stamp sets are from Heidi Grace and My Pink Stamper.

Eiffel Tower Dream Card - Episode 37

This week's card features another cut from the Wall Decor and More Cricut cartridge. This is fast becoming my favorite cartridge! The cuts are more sophisticated. Many of the new carts in 2010 and 2011 have the same whimsical and "cutsie" style. Very cute - but a lot of repeat images and images that are too babyish for my needs.

The Eiffel Tower is on the front of the Wall Decor and More box. When Shelby and I saw the box in the store, that image drew us both in!

For this card, I also used clear embossing powder and a stamp from Inkadinkado's Bold Damasks Collection.

Pet Sympathy Card - Episode 36

I used an oldie-but-goodie Cricut cartridge for this pet sympathy card - Paper Pups! The paper is from Basic Grey's Max & Whiskers collection. The inspiration for this card came from Jennifer Dein. Thanks Jennifer!!

Thank You For Being So Thoughtful Card - Episode 35

For this card, I used two Cricut cartridges - Storybook and Wall Decor and More. Storybook is a cartridge that has been around forever. I love it because it has tons of flourishes and pretty images. Wall Decor & More is a fairly new cart - and it is fast becoming a favorite! The paper and baker's twine is from My Mind's Eye Lime Twist.

Bundle of Joy Baby Card - Episode 33

Hey everyone!! I know, long time-no see! The record-breaking heat is completely sucking the creative juices out of me.

Today's project is a card I made for a friend's new baby. I used the Wall Decor & More Cricut cartridge. The paper is the Fly A Kite collection from October Afternoon.

Miss You Card - Episode 32

Here is a card I made to accompany a going away gift that I made for a friend. The gift is a gratitude notebook that was inspired by one of my favorite designers, Kristina Werner. Here is a link to her post with her video instructions.

I used the Storybook Cricut cartridge and paper from K&Co Wild Saffron Collection.

Graduation Card - Episode 31

It is graduation time again! My youngest niece, Samantha, is graduating from high school. Way to go Sammie!!! I have five more friends who are graduating this year, so I wanted to make cards that were easy to mass produce. I made two versions of the same card using different papers. The first card uses papers from the Making Memories Cheeky 6 x 6 paper pad, and the second card uses paper from the SEI Jolie Chocolat collection. For the sentiment, I used the Beyond Birthdays Cricut cartridge.

Easter Cards - Episode 27

This week's card is a fairly simple Easter card. I made the eggs using the Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge. The sentiment is made with Plantin SchoolBook. I used Design Studio to weld the letters together. The colors of the hot pink cardstock and patterned paper from Cosmo Cricket's DeLovely made a very cheerful card!

Find the Joy Card - Episode 26

Here is a cute friendship card made using the Cricut Create A Critter Cartridge. I used Bazzill cardstock and patterned paper from October Afternoon. Clear embossing powder was used for the leaf design.

Spring Thank You Card - Episode 24

Here is a thank you card for a volunteer at my church. I used Microsoft Word to print the sentiment on this card. I then ran the cardstock through my printer. The paper is the Cosmo Cricket DeLovely 6 x 6 Mini Deck. I used the Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridge for the watering can.

Life is a Circus Card - Episode 22

This circus paper from Imaginisce is absolutely adorable! When I saw it, I had to buy because the theme for this summer's VBX (Vacation Bible eXperience) is circus! The colors of this paper line are so bright and cheerful. Another feature is that the papers are enhanced by a glossy sheen that is applied over certain parts of the paper. Very cute!

FAB Butterfly Card - Episode 21

I hope you are all enjoying this awesome weather!! It makes me want to get out in the yard and start planting some flowers! Today's card was made using the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge and Basic Grey Kioshi paper.

He Is Risen Easter Card - Episode 20

After two weeks of snow and frigid weather, we are enjoying spring-like weather this weekend! As a way to look forward to spring, I made this Easter card using the Inspired Heart Cricut Cartridge. The paper is from the Kioshi Collection from Basic Grey. Enjoy your day!

Think Spring Blog Hop - Spring Card - Episode 19

Welcome to the Think Spring Blog Hop! I am so glad you stopped by from Kristen's blog. If you are new to the Blog Hop, you can start at the beginning at Kathryn's blog!

I hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop so far. For my project, I used the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge. I made this card using Cosmo Cricket DeLovely Mini Deck and Inkadinkado Round Frames Stamp Set. Please click on the video below if you would like more instructions!!

Thanks for stopping by! The next stop in the Blog Hop is Toni's blog.

Here is a complete list of today's blogs! Please start at the beginning and visit all of the blogs!

1) Wamfamily - Creations with Kathryn http://wamfamily.blogspot.com

2) Scrappin' Palace - Scrappin' Palace http://scrappinpalace.blogspot.com

3) Ms Dee - Dee's Special Things http://dees-specialthings.blogspot.com

4) Buggin Out - Paper Crafting Chic http://papercraftingchic.com

5) lechristina3 - All Things Crafty http://allthingscrafty3.blogspot.com

6) TinaB - Tina Time http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com

7) Lissa - So Many Crafts, So Little Time http://www.somanycrafts.wordpress.com

8) Crafty Baskets - Crafty Baskets http://craftybaskets.blogspot.com

9) Java Jen - Java Jen Creations http://javajencreations.blogspot.com

10) Stephanie J - Stephanie's Scraping/Stamping/Cardmaking Site http://stephaniejohnsonscraps.blogspot.com

11) CraftyCreations - The Crafty Creation Spot http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

12) Jennifer Hawkins2 - Confessions of a Scrapaholic http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com

13) Laura Mason - Scrappy Craft Corner http://scrappycraftcorner.blogspot.com

14) Scrappy Jess - Scrappy Jess http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com

15) TX Scrapper Mom - TX Scrapper Mom http://txscrappermom.blogspot.com

16) Kreimers - My Fantabulous Life http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com

17) SoonerMT - Paper Renee http://www.paperrenee.com

18) ToniBaczek - Happy Scrapper http://happyscrapper-baczek.blogspot.com

19) Croppin Momma - Croppin Momma Designs http://croppinmommadesigns.blogspot.com

20) arahbeth - Scrapbooking with Sarah http://scrapbookingwithsarah.blogspot.com

21) Nicolette Simpson - Beyond Scrapin http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

Embossed Valentine's Card - Episode 18

Happy Saturday everyone! The weather here is gorgeous. A few days of warm weather before the winter weather returns. It is a welcome respite. Here is another Valentine's Day Card. This card uses the Storybook Cricut cartridge and a clear embossing technique.

Simply Sweet Valentine's Day Card - Episode 17

Here is my first Valentine's Day card of the season. I used the Simply Sweet Cricut cartridge for the heart and made my own chipboard heart. The paper is from My Mind's Eye Love Me Do Collection! I used white embossing powder for the letters.

Owl Hello Card - Episode 16

With the weather outside so cold, I decided it's time to bring spring on!!! This Kioshi paper from Basic Grey is perfect for spring projects. This card features two Cricut cartridges - Beyond Birthdays and Create a Critter! The owl cut is one of my all time favorite Cricut cuts!