Dragonfly

This is a 5 X 7 card that I based on the sketch challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. 
This dragonfly is from the Art Philosophy Cartridge from page 24 under the Decorative Layer feature at 2.5 inches.  Then I cut the Dragonfly cut at 1.75 inches in a thick clear sheet.  I put some Zig 2 Way glue around the wing edges and sprinkled them with some Stampin' Up Dazzling Diamonds.
I cut the patterned paper for the two squares at 2.50 inches square and the solid bases at 2.75 inches.
I felt that there was too much space so I cut another solid square at 2 inches square and cut it in half and layered it on the patterned squares.  I added my gems to finish.   

I am also entering this card at Fantabulous Cricut for their Challenge Me Monday which this week is to use a bug on your project.

#114 - Don't Bug Me

Make a project using some sort of bug.

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #68                                                       

Thanks for coming by,

Cindy :)

Bird on a Branch

For this 5 X 7 card, I used my Lori's Garden Imagine Cartridge.  I cut the bird and branch out in layers, but ended up only using the complete base cut.  I used some Diamond Stickles around the flowers added some pearls for the centers.  I added a pearl for the bird's eye also.  I tried to do some outlining with my white gel pen, but it would not work well on the printed image. 
The lattice border is a Martha Stewart punch.  The awning is from Lori's Garden also and is a scrap from an earlier project.

I am entering this card for the following challenges:

Bitten By the Bug2 -  Garden

Die Cuttin' Divas  - Anything Goes

Cooking with Cricut - May Flowers

Thanks for coming by,

Cindy :)

It's Your Bird-Day

This is a birthday card using Birthday Bash cartridge.  The cute bird with banner and the card base are found on page 39. 
The card base was cut at 5.5 inches and the banner is cut at 3 inches {I think, I always forget to write down the dimensions :( }.  I was generous with the Stickles and added two buttons to the banner ends.  The tag is also from Birthday Bash on page 30 the Card/Tag shift feature cut at 1 inch.  The stamp is from My Pink Stamper's Punny-licious set and heat-embossed. 
I really liked this card but it needed something else and I decided to use a white stamp pad to add some clouds.  Lesson - next time cut out some clouds!

For the inside I used a phrase from the cartridge also.  It is found on page 48 under the Phrase feature and cut at 2 inches and of course added some Stickles. 

Any suggestions on "fixing" the clouds are welcomed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am entering this card in Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #66 - Buttons, Banners and/or Birthday.

Thanks for coming by,

Cindy :)

Flowers Times Two

I got the Florals Embellished cartridge this weekend.  I couldn't wait to get started with it. 

For the first  4.25 X 5.5 card (with the orange oval) I chose the flower on page 37.  It is cut at 4.25 inches.  I added some purple gems to the center.   The oval was cut from the Art Philosopy cartridge from page 42 and is cut at 5 inches, then I ran it through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots folder.
I added the ribbon and decided it needed something else.  So, the butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch to which I added some black marker and then sprinkled with Stampin' Ups Dazzling Diamonds.
I am going to enter it at
Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge # 65 -flowers.
Cardz TV Challenge #108- May Day (flowers)
Critter Sketch Challenge #115 - Flowers
For the 2nd card I chose the flower from page 21.  It reminds me of a Passion Flower.
This flower is also cut at 4.25 inches. For the center I added a Megan Elizabeth Sparkle Lightz in a color called Lush which is a very deep purple and is in the 8mm size.  I added some Stickles and placed it on an Action Wobble .  I used my Martha Stewart Trellis Loop Trim punch for the "ribbon" at the top.  I felt it needed another element so I added a couple of the butterflies with the Martha Stewart punch.
I am entering it at
Mojo Monday Challenge #241 -


Thanks for coming by.  Comments or questions, always welcome!
Cindy :)

DCD Sketch Challenge

UPDATE:  I WAS SHOWCASED ON THE DIE CUTTIN' DIVAS WEBSITE FOR THIS CARD!

WHOO HOO!

This is my take on Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #63 which is a sketch challenge.



I almost made two cards in row without my Cricut!  But my scallop punch broke on me, so my Trusty Cricut Expression 2 Anniverasary Edition was patiently waiting on me to put it into service.

I still had the patterned paper out from my last card so I decided to use it again.  It is from DCWV The Chateau Lavender Stack.  This time I used a green card base again by using PaperTrey Ink paper.

For the border I used my Martha Stewart Trellis Loop Trim punch and put it on top of purple ribbon.  For my flower I used my Art Philosophy cartridge and the chip board dimensionals that I got when I bought the package.   I cut the flower from page 48 at 2 inches.  I added a large gem in the center.  I wanted to  add more ribbon and a bow didn't seem to do it so I did a ribbon loop and put my flower on top of it.

I didn't add the sentiment but will put something inside later on.

I hope you like my "interpretation" of the sketch.  Thanks for coming by and I appreciate any comments.

Cindy :)

Bling, Go Bling!

UPDATE:  I WON THE COOKING WITH CRICUT CHALLENGE FOR THIS CARD -  SEE
IT HERE http://www.cookingwithcricut.com

My racy card is made with the Rock Princess cartridge.  This cut is from page 32 and is cut at 3.5 inches for a 4.25 X 5.5 card.  I took her hot pink motor scooter and coated it in Stampin' Up Dazzlin' Diamonds for some bling.   I cut her wheels and skirt out of shiny silver paper.  I put Inkssentials Glossy Accents on her windshield, sunglasses and boots to give them shine.  I used a Martha Stewart punch to punch the lacy border and added some clear gems for even more bling.  And she is ready to ride! 
I haven't decided what to put on the inside yet.  I am thinking of "You Go Girl!"  Or "Ready to Roll".

I made this card for the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut Monday Challenge #108
 On the Go Make a project with a car, bike, train, plane etc

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #62
Pearls, Pins, and/or Punches

Cooking With Cricut Challenge # 83
Bling, Bling, and more Bling

Thanks for coming by.  I appreciate you all and you sweet comments.

Cindy :)

Lori's Garden card

I was on vacation last week and missed all the fun challenges.  I am happy to be back in my craft room now :), even if it is a mess!

I received a couple of new cartridges right before I left (Lori's Garden and Art Nouveau) and of course I was anxious to use them.
I really haven't used my Imagine like I should since I got it, but just love the Lori's Garden cartridge and wanted to try it out.

All the paper except for the strip of pink polka dot came from the Lori's Garden cartridge.  It's got some gorgeous florals and great birds and birdcages.  I printed and cut the flower at 2 inches.  Then I p&c the scalloped circle at 2.5 inches.  The flower and the blue strip are both popped up.  The white strip is a new Martha Stewart punch that I just got called Trellis Loop Trim and it cuts both sides out.  It came from HSN. I used some of my Shimmer white card stock from PaperTrey Ink to punch it out.  I added some Stickles to the flower, a white ribbon and a blue button. 

More white shimmer and a scallop from the base paper for the inside.

I made this card for the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday  -

#106 - Buttons and Bows-  Make a project with at least one button and bow on it.

Die Cuttin' Divas -

Challenge #60: Pastels

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge -

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back again soon,

Cindy :)

Rosettes, Ribbons, and Rhinestones

I was so excited when I asked to be a guest designer on Die Cuttin' Divas Weekly Challenge Blog.
I am always so inspired by their creativity and talent.
For this Challenge the recipe is Rosettes, Ribbons and/or Rhinestones.  All fun things to include in any project! 

For my project I used my new Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge. I used the cut on page 31.  I cut it 4 times at 1.75 inches.  Then I assembled the 4 sections to make my Rosette.,   I didn't want to use the center that was shown with the cut so I chose the   cut on page 55.  I cut the Shadow image at 1.75 inches and the center image at 1.50 inches.  I ran the center thru my Xyron and added some Stampin' Up Dazzlin' Diamonds.  Then I added some Recollections Pearls to the center.

I added my Rosette Flower to a 5 X 7 card with a peach base and a white second layer that was cut at 5 X 6.75 inches and punched with Martha Stewart's Vintage Lace Punch Around the Page punches.

I made my flower stem and leaves out of Ribbon and added tear drop shaped Rhinestones to the four corners to complete my card.

To participate you do not have to use all three elements, but it was fun for me to add all of them.

This post is also special because it is my 200th blog post!!!  Go Me!!

I hope you enjoy my project and I hope you join in the challenge.

Thanks for coming by,

Cindy :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day 3

Another St. Patty's Day card.  This is a 4.25 X 5.5 inch card.  I started with a black card base.  I just received a big order from Paper Trey Ink.  Their paper is really thick and makes the best bases for cards. I take a piece of the 8 1/2 X 11 inch card stock and cut it in half  at 4.25 X 11 and then fold it in half. This gives me two sturdy card bases.
Next is the white layer at 4 x 5.25 and then the patterned paper from DCWV's Lemon Flower Stack at 3.75 x 5.  The "Happy St. Patrick's Day" phrase is from Martha Stewart's Seasonal Cake Art.
I often say that the cake cartridges are some of my favorites for paper crafting!  They have really good phrases also.  I cut the phrase and the shadow at 2.5 inches.
I adhered the patterned paper and the white layer together and then added the ribbon.  Then put both layers on the base card.  I added the little green flower and gem.  Then I popped up the phrase on the card.

I finished the inside with some yellow paper and a row of the Shamrock Border from Paper Doll Dress up.

I made this card for the Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #56. 

The Challenge...

Use the Colors Green, Yellow, Black and White

and

Cardz TV Challenge 104
Make a card for St. Patrick’s Day using any cartridges you’d like, with GREEN as the main color.

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back soon,

Cindy :)

Pot o' Gold

I needed another St. Patrick's Day card so this is a 4.24 x 5.5 card. My pot of gold and my shamrock border are both from Paper Doll Dress Up.  The shamrock border is from page 78 and is cut at .75 inch.  The pot of gold is also from PDDU and is from page 40 and is an Accessories 3 feature.  It is cut at 2.25 inches Real Dial Size.  
The scallop circle is from my Art Philosophy on page 41 and cut at 2.75 inches.
The scallop border is from Art Philosophy is from page 65 the Font Shift feature.  I cut two and put one facing up and one facing down with the lattice strip over them.

I finished off the inside with some of the same papers and another row of the shamrocks.

This card was made based on a sketch for the Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge # 55 which is a sketch challenge.

The Challenge... It's a Sketch...

I didn't have a stamp that I wanted to put on the front, so I just left it off.

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back soon,
Cindy :)

Flowered Cupcake

Problem:  I love glitter and bling on my projects and yet I am not a good enough photographer to get it to turn out well in the picture.  This is one of those cards that just looks better in person.

For the 4.25 X 5.5 inch card, I chose this cupcake from The Sweet Treats cartridge page 26 cut at 3.5 inches.  There are 6 different cupcakes to choose from on this cartridge.  Not to mention several design options of ice cream, cake, presents, and flowers just to mention a few.

Instead of cutting out the dots for the sprinkles, I used a polka dot paper, Stampin' Up Dazzling Diamonds glitter and Stickles.  I used a couple of Doodlebug Design flowers instead of the cut on the cartridge. and a clear gem for the center.    The cupcake on the cartridge doesn't have a cherry on top, but it just seemed to need something, so I used the cherry for the cupcake on the next page and added some Dazzling Diamonds on it also.

The stamp is one I have used quite a few times from Close To My Heart.  And some purple satin ribbon for the finishing touch.

I made this card for two challenges...
Cardz TV Challenge 103 -  “You Take the Cake!” Make a birthday card with a cake or cupcake
Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge 54 -Recipe Challenge: Fabric, Feathers, and/or Flowers

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back again soon,

Cindy :)

Kitty Be Happy

I had to make a card swap for my monthly card group.  I had already decided to do this kitten from Kate's ABCs when I saw that the Die Cuttin' Divas challenge this week was to use a pet.  So it worked out well for me.

This cute kitty is on page 53 of the cartridge.  I cut her at 3.5 inches for my 4.25 X 5.5 inch card.

All the other layers were cut at the same relative size and worked perfectly.

I used some Stickles on the butterfly and the center of the flowers.

I used some gold Smooch on the kitten's bell.

The "be happy" stamp is from my new set from Cardz TV called Encouraging Thoughts. I used Night of Navy Classic stampin' pad from Stampin' Up.

I am going to also enter this in the challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

#99 – Fancy Trims
Use fabric, lace or other trims on your project
I used some satin ribbon for my trim.

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back again soon,

Cindy :)

Zebra smile

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #52 is a Color Challenge this week. 

 

The colors are red, pink, white, and black. Use at least two colors from the list provided.

Sponsor Bonus: Use buttons on your project

So I was looking through my Create A Critter cartridge for another idea that I had and ran across the cutie Zebra.  I decided he was perfect for this challenge!

This cute guy is on page 47. I cut him at 4.25" to put him on this 5.5 x 5.5" card. I added a button and some twine for the flower center, some polka dot ribbon and a Smile stamp.
It is a simple card, but I decided he was cute enough to stand alone!

Thanks for coming by and y'all come back again soon,

Cindy :)