Anna Griffin Poinsettia Card

Another one of my Christmas cards for this year.  Don't you just love that you can use any of the Anna griffin images with Cricut Access.  Of course this is an Anna Griffin image.  Easy peasy.  I used one of my embossing folders for the paper on the label. 

We had a wonderful Christmas, with all of our sons and families here.  We had Christmas brunch and lots of fun.  Isn't it amazing having children around bringing the joy of Christmas.  I hope everyone had a blessed and happy Christmas.  Tfl.

Use a Number!

I have just finished my Christmas cards, and this one was made for a challenge over at BBTB2.  The challenge is to use a number in your project.  I love this image from Teresa Collins and decided to finish up my Christmas cards with it.  I did alot of inking on the edges.  Come on over and join the fun!  Tfl.

Merry Christmas Candy Cane

This is a type of z-fold card.  I FOund this prett candy cane from Miss Kate Cuttables.  It matches the paper nicely.  I can't believe Christmas is in a week.  Yesterday, I wss busing applying vinyl on some t-shirts for my family.  Hope they like them.  I will post them later.  Tfl.

I am sharing another Christmas card.  This was made using the Quilted Christmas cartridge.  I used the wreath behind the carolers from the Family Album cartridge. The other shapes are from the basic shapes option.  I did some dry embossing on the square behind the wreath.  Tfl

Miss Kate Wreath

This wreath has so many intricate details.  What a beautiful image.  It is from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I made it fit on a 5 inch card, but it would be easier to cut larger.  The label is from Elegant Edges.  Tfl.

Merry Kissmas

This is a Silhouette image that I print and cut.  I cut one of my favorite snowflakes from my Cricut Access images.  Easy peasy!  Tfl

Here is a picture of our Sophie by our tree.

Fabulous Flip, Snowflake

You need to use double sided paper with this flip card.  I used some aqua and silver sparkle paper.  You have to have sparkle on Christmas cards, right!  I have used this snowflake on several of my cards, this year.  Tfl.

Pink and Gold Holiday

This is a card made for a challenge over at BBTB2 for the "pink and gold holiday" challenge.  It was fun to challenge the creativity to use a non-traditional color.  I used a sketch from Poetic Artistry challenge blog.  The ornament is from Anna Griffin, Winter Wonderland cartridge.  All of the gold accents make this card shiney and festive.  Come and join us.  Tfl.

Ornament card

I found the idea for this card on Pinterest. Don't you just love Pinterest for getting ideas!!  The ornament and the holly are from Teresa Collins, the tag from The First Few Years.  I cut the ornament twice to give it more depth and also pop dotted it.  I have had the papers awhile.  I am getting in the Christmas spirit.  We attended 2 concerts of our grandson recently.  He plays the tuba.  Tfl.

Christmas Blessings

I think this is my favorite Christmas card for this season!  I love the Teresa Collins nativity.  It is so simple and elegant at the same time.  I inked around the edges with this card.  The colors are so subtle.  Tfl.

Grateful Heart

This layout was made for a challenge over at BBTB2, which the theme is food.  Besides being thankful for everything that God has given us, and done for us, we get together and have some delicious food.  This layout was created using the turkey from the Create a Critter cartridge, the pie from the Thanksgiving cartridge and the border was made using a border from Ribbons and Rosettes.  This paper pad had some really nice cut aparts that I used, also.  I hope everyone has a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.  It really is one of my favorite holidays.  Tfl.

Give Thanks

I went to the library on Monday to do this chalkboard project.   It was so much fun to do this crafting project with some friends.  We all had a different take on it.  I decided to add the vinyl lettering using my Cricut.  It is much better than my writing this in chalk. The wording is from the Family Album cartridge.  Tfl.

Happy Anniversary!

I love the bouquet from the Photo Booth Props.  My son and his wife just recently had an anniversary and so this challenge fit right in for what I wanted to do.  This was a card done for a challenge over at BBTB2.

I have been struggling with my crafting.  My less than a year old laptop decided to have hard drive issues.  I am so lucky that my son is able to fix it.  Yay!  In the meantime, I am trying to work with my husband's laptop and it is not going well.  Hopefully I will get mine back soon!  Tfl.

Fall, Anthing Goes

I found this beautiful sunflower from the Intricate Seasonal Art cartridge and the butterfly from Anna Griffin cartridge.  The paper cut outs from this paper pack were so beautiful, so I added them to this card.

This card was made for a challenge over at BBTB2, which is: anything goes fall project.  We hope that you come and play along.  Tfl.

Happy Haunting

I saw a cute card on Pinterest that used Anna Griffin images.  I didn't have the same ones so decided to find some from the Cricut Design Space.  The pumpkins were welded together to become the overlay.  The bats and pumpkins are from the Creepy Critters cartridge.  The sentiment (from Happy Hauntings cartridge) was sliced out of a Lacey Label cartridge cut that was stretched a bit.  Tfl.

Cutest Little Pumpkin

I used the print and cut option for the sentiment on this card.  Both of these images came from Miss Kate Cuttables.  She has so many cute images and I have been using Miss Kates images alot.  I have been busy making Halloween cards, as some of my co- workers are kind to order some from me.  This card is for a challenge over at BBTB2.  Tfl.

Spooky!

I am really loving the Miss Kate Cuttable images.  I used one of the Halloween images to make this card.  Hope you are having a wonderful fall day!  It is really gorgeous here, today.  Tfl.

Fall Sunflowers, Scarecrowsand Crows

Hello again!  It is feeling more and more like fall.  Our challenge over at BBTB2 is to use a scarecrow, sunflower or crow in your project.  This challenge lasts for two weeks.  How fun is that!!  I made a fall card using a Mickey Mouse scarecrow and a sunflower from the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge.  The banners are from the Art Philosophy cartridge.  I love this Mickey image.  Come and join the fun!

Grandparents Day

This is my tribute to my special grandma.  The project is for the challenge over at BBTB2.  The challenge is to create a project honoring a grandparent or your grandchildren.  I used Mother's Day Phrases and Kate's ABC's.  It was fun looking back to find pictures of my Grandma.  There was nothing she wouldn't do, including climbing on a roof.  She was very tiny, too.  I remember camping in a tent with her, also.  So many cherished memories!  Hope you joim us for the challenge.  Tfl

Back in the Swing of Things

Hello, I made this card for a friend of mine, who recently had surgery.  I was trying to cheer her up.  I got this cute monkey from Disney Princess, Dreams Come True cartridge.  Hope it gave her a smile!

Can I Have Smore?

This is a card that I made for my husband's birthday.  He is the master of the campfire, so we can make smore's.  This moose had a fish but I remade it, putting some marshmallows on the stick.  I was inspired by a card on Pinterest.  I welded the grass to fit into the circular shape.  The moose and the title is from Campin' Critters.  This card was made from a challenge over at BBTB2.  Tfl.

Ruffle Some Feathers

I love this flamingo from the Twinkle Toes cartridge.  So cute!  Gotta love the tutu.  I had lots of fun working with the bright colors and papers.

We are having some gorgeous weather here, the past week.  Just trying to soak it up before it gets cold, which will be too soon.  Tfl.

Happy Birthday!

These are a couple of cards that I have made recently for birthdays.  The first used Miss Kate Cuttables and the second is a Marvel image with a computer generated sentiment.  My family likes these Marvel movies.  We were challenged over at BBTB2 to make a birthday card for a female, easy peasy!  Tfl.

Happy Bee-lated Birthday

I was inspired by Janis over at pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com for this card.  I missed one of my co-workers birthdays and this seemed perfect for it.  The image is from the Birthday Bash cartridge.  Tfl.

Wish Upon a Starfish

I am still on a Miss Kate Cuttables kick.  I love this image and all I had to do is find this label from Lacy Kabels to put it on.  The sentiment is:  Wish upon a Starfish, from the Family Vacation cartridge and the starfish from Create a Critter.  This card is for a challenge over at BBTB2, beach theme.  Tfl.

Oh Snap!

Hello, we are having some gorgeous weather here in Illinois and we deserve it!  Lol!  I love having the windows open.  Anyway, this card was inspired by a card made by Mary from Cardztv.  I love this Tigger with an attitude and the cartridge used "Pooh and Friends".

Hope your summer is going well, also.  Tfl.

Sweet Treats!

  Recently, they were having free ice cream cones at Dairy Queen and our doggie enjoyed hers!  This layout used Miss Kate Cuttables for the banner and the ice cream cone.  The title is from the Birthday Bash cartridge.  This layout is for a challenge over at BBTB2, and Dorlene has chosen a banner on your project.  Tfl.

Great Outdoors Album.

This is another photo album that I made.  The images used are from Campin' Critters.  I had alot of fun creating this album.  Again, my inspiration came from "My Sister's Scrapper". She is so talented!

Win Cricut Maker!

I just saw that Anna Griffin is offering a free Cricut Maker.  Just go over there and leave a comment!  

Adventure Starts Here!

I have been working on an album to put my pictures in from when we visited my parents in North Carolina.  Most of my family was there and we did some hiking while we were there.  For the album, I used Miss Kate Cuttables for the image on the front, a punch and the banner was on some of the paper.  I always use My Sister's Scrapper for how to make my album.  She makes some gorgeous albums!  

This album was made for a challenge over at BBTB2.  We are to use our Cricut to make "anything but a card".  Tfl.

Hot Summer Days

We have another challenge over at BBTB2, and Michelle is our design sister in charge of the challenge for the next 2 weeks.  I am sure you are ready for some summer fun and that is what the challenge is all about.  I created my layout using some images from Miss Kate Cuttables.  Come and join us.  Tfl.

Another Father's Day Card

This is another Father's Day card.  This is the card that I gave to my husband.  We had three boys and what little boy doesn't like riding on Dad's shoulders.  In fact my grand daughter was enjoying a ride on her Dad's shoulders during our recent hike.  This card can be found in the "Make it Now" section of the Cricut Design Space.  Tfl.

Hiking in North Carolina

These are some photos of vacation and hiking at Craggy Gardens in North Carolina.  It was an absolute gorgeous day!  It is always nice to spend time with my parents, too.

Dad, You're Great!

I saw this image in the Cricut Design Space and had to use it.  I love these cute little foxes and they are from Happy Father's Day cartridge.  The argyle background is from the Father's Day Cards cartridge.  The stars are the negative cuts on the balloons.  We are having a challenge over at BBTB2 and it is "Father's Day".  Please come and join us!

You're a Classic

Hello, it is a bright, warm, sunshiny day.  I have sweated it out doing the yard work.  It always looks nice after it is freshly done.  

I made this card for my uncle, who is having a birthday.  I used Wrap it Up for the vintage car, Label This for the printable label, Turn of Phrase for the sentiment, and Patriotic Icons for the star.  The sentiment, I decided to do several layers instead of gluing on all those letters.  Much easier!  

Happy Crafting!  Tfl.

Reach for the Stars

Hello, the challenge over at BBTB2 is to make a project about graduation.  I don't have anyone that I know that is graduating, so this is more of an encouragement card.  I got this image from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I like all the layers on her images.  Come and join the fun!

Happy Birthday, Anna Griffin Style!

One of my friends is very kind to ask me to make cards for her.  This is a card for her daughter's birthday.  She happens to love purple.  The card comes from Anna Griffin.  The big paper is Graphic 45.  The vase is from the Serenade cartridge.  I love the swirl on the image.  Tfl

Sweet Music Layout

Hello again, we are having another challenge over at BBTB2.  I tried to get my mojo together and come up with this layout about music.  Last fall, my husband and I went to see these two amazing concerts.  They were "For King and Country" and "Francesca Battistelli".  They are both Christian artists.  They are definitely worth going to see!  Wonderful Music!

My layout used CTMH Artbooking for the Lacey background, Rock Princess for the guitar and guitar girl, Quarter Note for the title, and  Family Album for the notes.  Good thing I have Cricut access.  This layout took quite a few cartridges.  Come on over and join the fun!  Tfl.

Have a Purrfect Birthday!

Hello, we had such a gorgeous weekend here, this last weekend.  We spent it at our camper and did some bird watching.  We saw some Baltimore Orioles , a Hummingbird, as well as the other birds that frequent the area.  We wanted to spend all our time outside.

Anyhow, back to the card.  I used Four Legged Friends for the kitty cat, Ribbons and Rosettes, and Anna Griffin for the background label.  The sentiment is computer generated.  A friend of mine wanted a card for her daughter's birthday.  Tfl.

Mom, Thankful for You!

This is a card that is made for my Mom, using one of my favorite stamps. (Mary Kay stamp)  This is pretty simple as far as my Cricut Explore goes.  The label is from Holiday Frames and Tags cartridge.   To the best Mom ever, so thankful for you.  This card is also for a Mother's Day challenge over at BBTB2.  Tfl.

Sweet Chick!

Hello, well today is a warm, sunny blessing compared to Sunday and the snowstorm.  Now all the snow is gone, yay!  This is an Easter card I made for a friend to give to one of her grandchildren.  The sweet chickie is from Miss Kate Cuttables, using my Explore.  The card base and inside of the card was made using my Silhouette Cameo.  May your Easter be blessed and remembered for the reason of the holiday.  Thank you dear Jesus for your gift.  Tfl.

Easter Treat Basket

Hello again, time for another challenge over at BBTB2 and we are to make a 3d treat box.  Dorlene is our designer in charge of our challenge.  I decided to make something Easter related, so this is my Easter basket.  I used Miss Kate cutables for the image and the tulip border.  The basket is from Easter 2010.

Wow, it has been a busy two weeks!  I have had the fun of spending time with my grandchildren, working, birthday party for my son and all the spring things that need doing.  It is also time to get the camper up and running.  Wow, we have had a couple beautiful days, too.

Here is another photo of my project:

Come and join the fun!  Tfl.

Some Bunny Loves You!

This cute little bunny is from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I made this card using my Cricute Explore Air 2.  I have been using a lot of Miss Kate's images to make Easter cards for my grands.  Tfl.

Happy Easter

I have been having a lot of fun working on some Easter cards.  It definitely makes me anxious for spring.  I have been out on several walks with my little doggie, Sophie.  It is one of my favorite things to do.  She is my little buddy.

This card was made for a challenge hosted by Maureen over at BBTB2.  The theme is Easter, anything goes.  My card was made using an image from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I used the center step card which I cut with my Silhouette.  What I would really like, if Cricut would come up with a cartridge that has the special card cuts.  Anyway, come on over and join the fun.  Tfl

Show Off the Green!

Here it is, time for another challenge over at BBTB2, and it is all about the green.  I decided to make a layout and found this one in Family Album.  Come and join the fun!  Tfl.

Have a MARVEL-ous Birthday!

I really loved putting this card together for my son's birthday.  Thor was pretty intricate to put together, but certainly worth it.  There were a lot of layers, also.  Tfl.