Density-Will it Float or Sink?

Awhile back, when I was still creating for Northridge Publishing, I was asked to design a page about an everyday event.  What is more "everyday" than homework? 

Cort had to conduct a science experiment about denisty.

She was given a list of objects and asked to make a prediction on whether or not each one would float or sink.

Cortney predicted pretty accurately and really enjoyed doing this experiment. 

I used quite an assortment of Cricut images from different cartridges.  I used From my Kitchen, Cricut Font and Basic Shapes, Mother's Day Bouquet, Tablescapes Winter and Fall, and Teresa Collins Easter Basket.  That's why I love CCR, it makes finding what you are looking for a breeze!

It is another busy, busy week!

I will be heading back to school tonight for my 5th grader's Christmas concert.

It is always fun seeing the kiddos dressed in their prettiest clothes!

We have a couple of Christmas parties this week too....

Have a great day!

I truly appreciate you taking a few moments to pay me a visit!

I know everyone's time is limited at this time of year.

:)

Mini Album Using Recyclables!

I created this little mini photo album for the February Cricut Mini Albums Magazine. I created a similar album on my blog awhile back that you can see HERE. I have additional step by steps a little further down on how you can make a little album with a recycled ribbon spool.  I used the Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge for the cute couple in the Love Bug.  I added a bit of doily and a flower cut from the Mother's Day Bouquet Cartridge. 

Here's a look at the album when it is completely open. :)

The ribbon spool houses the circular photos.... 

Any ribbon spool will work, I just happened to use a Papertrey one.  I took one side off and adhered designer paper to it.  

The bottom portion was painted black and sprinkled with glitter. Glitter always makes things better! :D Cut your pictures into circles with a Circle punch or Spellbinder's circle die.  

Here is the magazine's photo.....Love how they stage the projects!  I wish I could do such a good job! 

It is prom night for Cortney and Kyle's Spring dance....so busy day ahead of me!  :)

Have a great weekend!

Ladybug Votives

Good morning! Last year I made a home decor item for the Cricut Circle and I decided on votive candles. I love the look of votives throughout the house. It gives my home a warm and cozy feel to it. (And it's great for camouflaging the fact that my house would certainly NOT pass the white glove test! LOL!)  I used Martha Stewart's All Occasion Cake Art cartridge and cut my ladybugs at 1 3/4"  There was no shadow image available so I adhered my ladybug to black paper and cut carefully all the way around.

I love using twine on almost all of my projects.  It just adds a perfect finishing touch! The flower was cut using the Mother's Day Bouquet cartridge. 

The frame was cut using Elegant Edges and was glittered.   I used it to help "ground" my ladybug. 

I love the idea of the electric votives.....there are no worries about starting a fire! 

Have a great day! Thank you so much for stopping by to pay me a visit!

: )

Bits and Pieces

I tend to be a crafter who uses what she sees.  And believe me, the state of my room right now allows me to see A LOT! My desk usually has piles and piles of stuff.......scraps, leftovers etc....that I don't have the heart to throw away.  So today's post is a compilation of left overs.  Random things that I thought looked rather pretty together. The house was one I purchased from Iralamija.  I covered it with designer paper and gave it a coat of Helmer's Crackle Medium.  I went a bit "Crackle" crazy.....because I added it to the oval that was cut using a Spellbinder's die, and to the key (by Provo Craft). It was also was also given a swipe of white paint and then the crackle medium. After it is dry, I rub it with brown ink to fill in the cracks.

The flowers were cut with my Cricut and the Mother's Day Bouquet Cartridge. The little rose was from my Sizzix die.  The sentiment was from JustRite.  See? I told you there were bits and pieces from everywhere on this card! ; )

My son has his first meeting for "Bass Fishing" today after school.  Yep.....they have a club for fishing!  My husband hopes he decides to join so he can buy him a new fishing pole!  I am just happy that my son who struggled socially, has really put himself out there this year.  He is already part of the United Nation's Club and has been going to many of the social events at school.   It is such a good feeling to see him happy.  He loves his school and it makes me realize we made the right decision!

Have a great day!!!