Ready For Fall!

Good morning! I have a card today that uses die cuts, foam tape, ribbon, and lots of glitter!

I die cut 3 leaves and popped the panel up with Crafty Foam tape.  I placed diagonal strips of ribbon under each leaf.  I covered the panel with a thin coat of glossy accents and sprinkled it with glitter.  As a finishing touch I die cut the word, Fall, inked it up in shades of brown and orange and adhered it to the card front.  I tied string around the card centered with a green pearl. 

This past weekend, I went on a "double date" with my soon to be 20 year old son.  I feel blessed that my kid actually wants to hang out with me and his dad!  So we spent the day apple picking. 

Here's me and the hubby! 

And my kid with his girlfriend! She is a baker so she was excited to bring a couple of bags of apples back to college.  :)

I will "see" you all next week! I am part of a Lawn Fawn Blog hop!

Until then, I will be pretty sparse! My husband and I are flying out to New York for the weekend.

We are seeing 4 Broadway shows and seeing the 911 memorial.

I am so excited, as I've never been to New York before.

This empty nester things is kind of awesome! LOL! 

(Especially knowing that both my kiddos are healthy and happy!)

Have a great week my friends!

Using Copic Markers to Add Dimension

Good morning my friends! I have a card that was published quite awhile ago in Northridge Magazine.  It used the Cricut to cut the circles and flamingos.  I wanted to add a bit of depth to them, and Copic markers were a perfect way to do that!  I added shadows to their legs and bodies.  The background was  also done using Copics to create a sunset of sorts.  I then stamped a sentiment from JustRite, then added a bit of sand at the bottom to finish it off.  

We are finishing up Cortney's room this weekend.  It's a lovely shade of purple!

I think she will be very surprised when she comes home for Easter!

It will be so nice to have both of my kiddos home for the entire weekend!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Valentine Treat Bags and Tutorial!

Good morning and happy weekend to you!  

I have  some Valentine treat bags to share with you. I used my Cricut to cut the cupcake shape.  I also used heart doilies, kraft bags, seam binding, and some fun little details to make these extra special. 

If you are interested in seeing my creative process, here it is! ;)

To doll up my cupcakes a bit I cut out the center of a doily 

My idea was to have a part of the doily peeking out from under the frosting. 

Cut off any excess.

I love texture paste to create frosting!  Here are my two pieces for the cupcake tops. 

I applied the paste with a paint brush, but I've been known to give it a "schmear" with my fingers too!

For the bottom layer of frosting, I sprinkled a clear coarse glitter (not shown) and for the top piece I sprinkled with this pretty blue.  (Martha Stewart glitters)

Adhere the two pieces together. 

For my cherries on top, I added glossy accents.  Once they were dry I added them to the top of my cupcake. 

I just added some pretty seam binding and heart shaped doily to a kraft bag filled with sweet treats.  

I hope you liked the treat bags!  

I am looking forward to a 3 day weekend.  Cortney has her once a year "big" basketball/cheerleading game.  It is always an event we look forward to, especially this year, since this will be her last game. 

The rest of the weekend will be dedicated to shoveling the piles of laundry and dust bunnies that have invaded my house! 

:)

Frothy Coffee....

Every now and then I get myself one of those fancy after dinner drinks.  You know what I am talking about right? The coffee with a little Kahlua or Baily's or something? 

So this shaped card was inspired by my apparent love for alcohol!  

I created this awhile back when I was on the Splitcoast Dirty Dozen team.  I used my Cricut, but can not remember for the life of me which cartridge I used.  I have since converted to a Silhouette gal! 

I used lots and lots of liquid applique for the froth. 

While it was still warm I sprinkled it with glitter. 

I added a bit of ribbon, a paper flower, and a sentiment from My Craft Spot.   (Shop website seems to be down)

I gotta confess that lately I am a lazy, lazy blogger!  If someone could just come here and take the pictures of my cards and write my blog posts, that would be great!

;)

I have no shortage of cards, I create them and pile them up in my craft room.

What the heck is wrong with me? 

L.A.Z.Y

yep. 

Vinyl Projects!

It seems ages ago when I created these vinyl projects for Northridge Magazine.  Some of the photos aren't great either.  Northridge photographed everything themselves for the magazine, so I just took quick photos at home before shipping them off.  

The first project is a cute little book bag. 

I added a bit of coordinating ribbon and googly eyes with fabric glue. 

And how about a little Easter onsie? Just some simple layering and a gemstone collar.

Or I love dad?

And this bag was created with Cortney in mind.  She loves music and it is part of her daily routine.  There is nothing better than hearing her sweet sing songy voice try and carry a tune! 

I will be back with more Easter projects this week!  

Have a wonderful Sunday my friends!

:)

Love....

We met 27 years ago at the Burger King Drive thru. I was working, he was with his friends. Romantic start eh?

We were just silly, immature teens,16 & 19.

We started dating in high school, and then continued through college. 

We got married the same year I graduated. 

Talk about a crazy summer!

"You're too young," they said.

"You should date other people," they said.

People placed bets that our marriage wouldn't last.

Boy, were they wrong!

I would be lying if I didn't say we've had our share of ups and downs.

We have had curve balls thrown our way. Many of them.

But I can honestly say that this man right here has made me laugh more times that I can count, especially when I all I wanted to do was cry. 

He has supported my crazy dreams. (What dad sits at a beauty pageant for his daughter all day?)

He believes in me....our children...our future.

He respects me and loves me for who I am.

He is kind.

And did I mention he is funny? ;)

Yep, a man who can make me laugh.....is the best kind of man! 

So on this Valentine's Day, I wish all of you love and friendship!

And laughter.

Lots of laughter.

:)

True Love

 Good morning to ya!

I have another Valentine's Day card...or wedding...or anniversary....whatever your heart desires. ;) 

It was created last year for Northridge Magazine.  I used my Cricut, the Sentimental's cartridge for the tag, and the Edge to Edge cartridge for everything else. 

I used pale soft colors and decided that the heart needed to be jazzed up a bit. 

So basically I threw everything but the kitchen sink in the center of the heart. Epoxy Dots, rhinestones, pearls, glitter, and glossy accents to hold it all down. I also stamped the sentiment on a tag and tied it around the heart with white string. 

I am keeping today's post brief.  As it is Monday I don't quite have my S#*!t together! Gotta run and be a responsible adult! 

Have a great day my crafty friends!

Ombre Love

Good morning!

Love is in the air these days!

In my craft room at least. ;)

Actually I am fibbing a bit. This card was made last year for Northridge Magazine.  But let's pretend I just made it, okay? 

I used my Cricut and the Simple Holiday Cards cartridge.  Since I don't do "simple" very well, I was trying to figure out a way to spice it up, since it was basically a one layer card. 

Problem solved!

Ombre!

I cut the panel with white card stock and placed shades of red and pink card stock behind it.  

I tied a bit of hot pink string, a couple of posies, and a few sequins to add a little pizzazz! 

And I am all about pizzazz!  

So I am off with my little chica today for a doc appt.  

Long drive.

Waiting in a waiting room for hours.

X-rays.

AFO check.  (her leg braces)

Discussing Cort's possible hip surgery in the future. 

I know you are wishing you were me about now, right? ;) 

I lead a glamorous life! LOL!

Have a great day and weekend! 

Let it Snow....and snow, and snow!

Good morning! 

 I have a card to share with you perfect for this cold, snowy month of January!

It was created last year for Northridge Magazine. It uses my Cricut and the Simple Holiday Cards cartridge.  I used loads of glitter, Papertrey Ink paper, string, and jingle bells.  The front of the card is completely cut out.  So it gives the illusion that the snowflake is suspended in air. (Not sure if the photograph shows that clearly) ;)

It might be more visible in the close up?

We are full swing into the cheer leading season with Cortney.  This weekend is her big game so the girls have been practicing really hard.  I have a short 40 second video of the girls.  It is guaranteed to make you smile!  I truly adore them!  (And Cort went crazy with her pom poms!) LOL!

Told ya it would make you smile! :)

Have a wonderful day my friends!

Christmas Joy Cricut Style!

This week has been a marathon to the finish!

It is my last day and then I am off for two weeks!

I am blessed to have a job that allows me time to regroup, recharge, and take a break. 

I love that I will have time with my kiddos and time to do things I don't normally get to.

Like creating. ;)

I have another Christmas card today that uses my Cricut. 

It was a cut from the Holiday Cards 16 CCR exclusive.

I cut the image several times so I could pop up some of the ornaments on the tree.  I also added glossy accents and glitter. I created a bow in the corner with a scrap of Christmas fabric, twine, and a couple of glittery jingle bells. 

Each year I take pics of my furry babies. They are always so patient with me. (And it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that I have them stranded on a tall kitchen chair! LOL)

So away I shoot.

Love them.

It is amazing how attached and in love with them I am. 

:) 

Off to find my crazy socks and "ugly" holiday sweater!

Have a wonderful Friday!