Purrrrrr...
I was up late last night. Actually, way too late. I get up at 6:30am on weekdays so after midnight just shouldn't happen. Unfortunately, I took a nap after church yesterday, so that messed with my schedule. I was looking for some inspiration and I saw this cat on the Cindy Loo cartridge. Isn't she so "precious?" Hee! I cut the cat at 4" and added pearls to the gray damask paper and the kitty's flower. I am a lover of anything black and white and damask can be seen all over my home. I hope everyone has a fabulously wonderful day!!!
Birthday for my Nephew and Giveaway Update!!
Hey!
Today is my sweet nephew Henry's birthday. His dad, my brother-in-law, is currently in Afghanistan serving our country as an Army Chaplain. Please pray for Joe and his family, especially Henry. This is Joe's first deployment and Henry looks up to his dad so much!! We want him home safe more than anything in he world! He has a wife and four children, one of whom just turned 1 last week. Joe and Henry both LOVE music, so I made this card for Henry's birthday:
Does it blind you? LOL!! It's a really simple card and perfect for him. It's an A2 sized card and I used the Rock Princess cartridge and cut the guitar at 4". I used My Pink Stamper stamps for the sentiment. No surprise there, huh? Well, the other day, I won my first set of Peachy Keen stamps. I think I'm gonna be in trouble!! I cannot WAIT to get them in the mail. :)
Here's an update on my impending 200 followers giveaway!! I have officially ordered the prize, and you are not going to want to miss it! Let's just say it's one of my favorite cartridges!!!
Thanks to all of you who comment and follow my blog, it really means a lot to me. I may be new to the craft, but you all make me feel as though I've been here all along. Thanks for your support. :)
Today is my sweet nephew Henry's birthday. His dad, my brother-in-law, is currently in Afghanistan serving our country as an Army Chaplain. Please pray for Joe and his family, especially Henry. This is Joe's first deployment and Henry looks up to his dad so much!! We want him home safe more than anything in he world! He has a wife and four children, one of whom just turned 1 last week. Joe and Henry both LOVE music, so I made this card for Henry's birthday:
Here's an update on my impending 200 followers giveaway!! I have officially ordered the prize, and you are not going to want to miss it! Let's just say it's one of my favorite cartridges!!!
Thanks to all of you who comment and follow my blog, it really means a lot to me. I may be new to the craft, but you all make me feel as though I've been here all along. Thanks for your support. :)
Happy Valentine's Day, Man!
Hey! I was thinking earlier. And yes, for me, that's saying a lot! I was thinking that it's so hard to make a masculine card. I mean, with all the glitter, bows and pinks out there, it's hard for me to imagine a card outside that realm sometimes. Then I asked myself what kind of card my husband would like and came up with this:
This is a standard A2 sized card. I cut the tree at 4" from the Straight From the Nest cartridge. The stamp is from My Pink Stamper's Lovalicious stamp set. I hope you like it!!
I Caved
I totally did! I went out and bought the Texture Boutique. I couldn't wait any longer. Didn't I tell you my nickname is "Instant Gratification Girl???" OK, so the only person who calls me that is me, LOL. It's true, though. Have you seen this giveaway at Cricutology's blog? Go there and comment to win one of these!! She's also got some fabulous videos and has given me some great tips!I entered a few days ago. If by some miniscule chance I win, I will give it to my stepdaughter. She has become just as obsessed as me with the card-making. My husband and I have already decided she'll get her own small Cricut for her birthday. She was so sweet the other day and said to me, "Shauna, I love doing crafts with you." How sweet is she??
Here's the first card I made with the Texture Boutique. Don't forget that the Cuttlebug folders work with this thing! Right now I only have two folders, so I'm definitely in need of some more. This card was really quick and I used the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge and I can't remember where I got the font for the 'thanks.'
Here's the first card I made with the Texture Boutique. Don't forget that the Cuttlebug folders work with this thing! Right now I only have two folders, so I'm definitely in need of some more. This card was really quick and I used the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge and I can't remember where I got the font for the 'thanks.'
Yes, it's red and yellow again. I didn't do that on purpose, it just worked out that way. :) This card was VERY simple. I added teensy pearls and ribbon to embellish the dress. I think this would make a really cool set of cards in different colors.
I am getting closer to 200 followers!! How exciting! When I finally reach 200, I'll be posting a giveaway, so stay tuned! ;)
My Pink Stamper January Design Team Post
Hey! I'm so excited!! This is my first project for the 2011 My Pink Stamper design team!
Our theme is Love and Pink. I decided to stick with making a card and here it is!!
Supplies:
Cardstock
Decorative Paper
Stickles
Ribbon
Glue
3-D glue dots
My Pink Stamper Stamp Set-Happiest Moments
Martha Stewart corner punch-Bubbles
Cricut cartridges Cindy Loo and Lacy Labels
Directions:
1) Cut card to 5-3/4" x 4-1/2."
2) Cut decorative paper to 5-1/2" x 4". I used Heart paper from Hobby Lobby.
3) Cut white and red cardstock to 2-1/2" x 4". To get the corner punch effect, I slid the paper in further than you're supposed to so there's a small border. Punch red cardstock only and place white behind it.
4) Affix ribbon, paper and cardstock to the card.
5) Using colors shown above, cut and assemble 2 birds from the Cindy Loo cartridge at 1"and the birdhouse at 3".
6) Cut a pink heart from the Lacy Labels cartridge at 1-1/2".
7) Affix the birdhouse with glue to the card.
8) Using 3-d glue dots, affix the birds.
9) Stamp "Happy Valentine's Day" onto the heart and affix to card with 3-D glue dots.
10) Stickle the bottoms of the bird wings, the bottom of the birdhouse, and the heart at the top of the birdhouse.
That's it!! You've made a Valentine's card for someone special! I really love this stamp set because it has a sentiment for almost every occassion. This one's going to get a lot of use!! I've already used it for two projects this month! Here's a close-up:
Ok, be sure to check out all of the others designer's projects for this month!! You can start here and get to know them first! Bye for now. :)
Our theme is Love and Pink. I decided to stick with making a card and here it is!!
Supplies:
Cardstock
Decorative Paper
Stickles
Ribbon
Glue
3-D glue dots
My Pink Stamper Stamp Set-Happiest Moments
Martha Stewart corner punch-Bubbles
Cricut cartridges Cindy Loo and Lacy Labels
Directions:
1) Cut card to 5-3/4" x 4-1/2."
2) Cut decorative paper to 5-1/2" x 4". I used Heart paper from Hobby Lobby.
3) Cut white and red cardstock to 2-1/2" x 4". To get the corner punch effect, I slid the paper in further than you're supposed to so there's a small border. Punch red cardstock only and place white behind it.
4) Affix ribbon, paper and cardstock to the card.
5) Using colors shown above, cut and assemble 2 birds from the Cindy Loo cartridge at 1"and the birdhouse at 3".
6) Cut a pink heart from the Lacy Labels cartridge at 1-1/2".
7) Affix the birdhouse with glue to the card.
8) Using 3-d glue dots, affix the birds.
9) Stamp "Happy Valentine's Day" onto the heart and affix to card with 3-D glue dots.
10) Stickle the bottoms of the bird wings, the bottom of the birdhouse, and the heart at the top of the birdhouse.
That's it!! You've made a Valentine's card for someone special! I really love this stamp set because it has a sentiment for almost every occassion. This one's going to get a lot of use!! I've already used it for two projects this month! Here's a close-up:
Ok, be sure to check out all of the others designer's projects for this month!! You can start here and get to know them first! Bye for now. :)
Happy Birthday to My Pink Stamper!!!!
Happy happy birthday, Robyn!!! I hope you have an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G birthday and I just want to thank you for all that you do! Some of the MPS Design Team have made Robyn birthday cards to celebrate along with her! Here's mine:
You might be thinking...If her birthday is today, why did you make her a belated birthday card?? Well, I haven't mailed it yet!!!! LOL.
This is a standard A2 size card and I cut the bee at 3" from the Create a Critter cartridge and the inside hat at 2" from the Celebrations cartridge. The sentiment is from the My Pink Stamper stamp line and it's from the Even More Punnylicious set. I love her stamps!!! :) Have a fabulous day, Robyn!!
You might be thinking...If her birthday is today, why did you make her a belated birthday card?? Well, I haven't mailed it yet!!!! LOL.
This is a standard A2 size card and I cut the bee at 3" from the Create a Critter cartridge and the inside hat at 2" from the Celebrations cartridge. The sentiment is from the My Pink Stamper stamp line and it's from the Even More Punnylicious set. I love her stamps!!! :) Have a fabulous day, Robyn!!
Stylish Blogger Award
WOW! How cool that Tana, Evie and Lisa all awarded me with the Stylish Blogger Award!! Thank you so much ladies! What an honor. :)
Well, in order to continue the trend, I have to post 8 things about myself that you all don't know.
1) Me and Oprah have a lot in common. Ok, so only our fluctuating weight!! Right now I'm on the higher side of the scale. Gotta get back on track!
2) I have three stepdaughters (11, 15 and 18) The two younger ones live with me and my husband and the oldest just enlisted in the Navy.
3) I really miss Boston. I'm very close to my family but the physical distance I am from them now is very difficult for me.
4) I have a 7 year old half brother whom I adore in addition to two other younger siblings(brother and sister).
5) My 26 year old brother plays professional hockey in California! Not NHL...yet!
6) I met my newest BFF on a knitting web site. (Ravelry)
7) I love playing JUST DANCE on the Wii!!!
8) You can often hear me belting out any old tune in the car. I also sing a lot in church and direct the children's choir.
Well, that's more about me! Now it's my turn to award 8 other bloggers with this award. And here they are:
Thanks again, girls!!! :)
