Christmas Cards 2010

Since I bought a Cricut a few months ago, I wanted to try something new for my Christmas cards this year. I found this cute little design from ? and tweaked it a little to accommodate what I wanted. I used the following materials:

The Paper Company Red Cardstock

Recollections Precious Metals Cardstock (White)

Yellow Cardstock

Archival Inks Jet Black

Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Cats

CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set Family Ties-Children

CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set Around the Block

CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set Santa’s Flight

CTMH Exclusive Inks Holiday Red

Stampendous Fleur a’ la Main

Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen

OfficeMax Greeting Card Envelopes (5 3/4” x 8 3/4”)

Avery 5160 Labels

Santa’s Big Secret Font (from dafont.com)

Gingerbread Man Stamp

Merry Christmas Stamp

LePlume II Marvy Marker Red

LePlume II Marvy Marker Rosewood

CTMH Exclusive Inks Clover Meadow

CTMH Exclusive Inks Holiday Red

CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set Santa’s Flight

Archival Inks Jet Black

 

Christmas Jars 2010

When I was making my Christmas cards, I decided to make a little gift for each of my coworkers. I bummed some baby food jars from my sister and created these. I used the following materials:

25 2.5 oz. Baby Food Jars

25 Mini Bows (Assorted Colors)

2 42 oz. Bags Christmas M&M’s

1 Can White Spray Paint

25 Peel ‘n Stick Gift Tags

Hero Arts Clear Design Owl Christmas

Archival Inks Jet Black

1/2” Terrifically Tacky Tape

The Paper Company Red Cardstock

CTMH Bitty Sparkles
Green Sharpie
Red Sharpie
Black Sharpie

 

Turkey Time

My family was coming in for Thanksgiving and I wanted some type of decorations. Instead of going out and buying a bunch of Thanksgiving décor, I just made this little guy. I used the following materials:

1 1/2” Paper Shapers Circle Punch (for the body)

1” Paper Shapers Circle Punch (for his head)

2” Paper Shapers Scallop Circle Punch (for his feathers)

Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Hydrangea Punch (for his feet)

Black Cardstock (for his hat)

Brown Cardstock (for his feathers)

Dark Orange Cardstock (for his feathers)

Yellow Cardstock (for his feathers)

Orange Cardstock (for his beak and feet) 

Recollections Kraft Cardstock (for his head and body)

Recollections Precious Metals (White) Cardstock (for the buckle center)

Google Eyes

Sakura Quickie Glue Pen

Tombow Mono Adhesive

Christmas Tags 2010

I decided to make Christmas tags this year and make them so that they can hopefully be used over and over again. To help make these, I bought a Scotch Thermal Laminator from Walmart. I paid less than $30 for it and it is awesome! Best piece of office equipment I have bought in a long time. I also used my Corner Chomper on the white cardstock, but used small scissors after laminating. I also used the following materials:

Basic White Cardstock

Archival Inks Jet Black

Hampton Arts Stamp Sweet Home Tag

Le Plume II Marvy Marker – Yellow

Le Plume II Marvy Marker – Brown

Le Plume II Marvy Marker – Leaf Green

Le Plume II Marvy Marker – Pink

Happy Birthday, Unknown

I got this idea from Fabulously Artsy. I made the card for my coworker Jill, but ended up using another card. I used the following materials:

White Cardstock

Recollections Kraft Cardstock

Recollections Cape Cod Cardstock in Yellow

CTMH My Acrylix Butterfly Wings

CTMH My Acrylix Felicity Collection

Recollections Clear Stamps Doodle Birthday

CTMH Exclusive Inks Tulip

CTMH Exclusive Inks Chocolate

Versamark Ink

White Embossing Powder

White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen

The Paper Studio Spare Parts Embellishments

White Grosgrain Ribbon

Mini Glue Dots

3-D Foam Squares

Sorry for the crooked picture. I don't know why it won't correct itself.

Sorry for the crooked picture. I don't know why it won't correct itself.

Happy Birthday, Jill

I made this card for my coworker whose birthday is Nov. 17. I used the following materials:

Recollections Kraft Cardstock

White Cardstock

Pink Copy Paper

K&Company Amy Butler Sola Mat Pad

CTMH Everyday Celebration Polka Dot Paper

Paper Shapers 2” Circle Scallop Punch

Paper Shapers 1 1/2” Circle Punch

CTMH Exclusive Inks Tulip

CTMH Exclusive Inks Chocolate

Archival Inks Jet Black

Inkadinkado Birthday Cupcake Clear Stamps

Cloud 9 Design Happy Birthday Clear Stamps
White Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

3-D Foam Squares

Square Jewels

Scentsy

While I'm on the subject of stuff I like, I must say that I found a new love for my house. I've heard of it before down in North Carolina, and I'm so glad it came to West Virginia. This past Friday, I went to a party at Cheyanne's house to smell Scentsy products. Like I said, I've heard of them before, but I had never smelled their stuff before. Check out their website at Scentsy.net

I ended up buying a Doodlebud warmer and three scents: Sugar Cookie, French Kiss, and Mochadoodle. As soon as I got home, I lit the warmer up and put in Sugar Cookie. OMG!!!! Within five minutes I could already smell the tart throughout the house. I ended up texting Cheyanne the next day to have her order me another scent: Gingersnap!

My new addiction! No more wasting money on tea lights and tarts! I have a Doodlebud! Thanks, Cheyanne and Sarah!

Close to my Heart

I love all products by Close to my Heart, but I think my favorite item is the MyCreations Memory Keeper (Z1116). As you can see, I've made a few of them and posted all of them on my blog. I love how easy it is to assemble and how easy the dimensions are for any sizes of paper. The box is sturdy enough to hold all of my treasures and then some. I've made four of them for baby showers and they were a hit! I'm hoping this item never retires or I'll have to buy 20 of them!!!

I Like You a Latte

I made 70 of these cards to send to Operation Write Home. I used the following materials:

White Card Stock

Best of K&Company Designer Papers

Recollections Kraft Paper

Tag Image from Cricut

Coffee Cup Image from Cricut

TPC Studio Coffee Café Clear Stamps

CTMH My Acrylix Butterfly Wings

CTMH Exclusive Inks Cocoa

You're The Beary Best

I made 80 of these masculine cards to send to Operation Write Home. I used:

The Paper Studio Kraft Cardstock

Making Memories Just Chillin’ 8x8 Paper Pad

CTMH Beary Best Acrylix Stamp Set

Recollections Paper Pad in Cape Cod

Archival Inks Jet Black

Marvy Markers in Silver Grey, Brilliant Yellow, Yellow, Ochre, Jungle Green, and Rosewood

Happy Birthday, Drew!

I made this card for our neighbor Drew. He turned 6 years old on August 20. I used:

Recollections My Little Monsters Clear Stamps

Recollections Paper Pad in Butterfly Wings

Marvy Markers in Jungle Green, Light Green, and Brilliant Yellow

Microsoft Word Shapes in 5-Point Star Yellow Cardstock

Archival Inks in Jet Black

Google Eyes

Alphabet Letters

Happy Birthday in Lucinda Calligraphy

Memory Keeper (Elizabeth)

I made this Memory Keeper for my coworker Elizabeth who is having a boy in December 2010. They had not picked out a name yet, so nothing was put onto the front. I used the following:

CTMH Memory Keeper Collapsible Box

CTMH Felicity Collection Paper Pack

K&Company, Best of K&Company Designer Paper

Renae’s House Baby Ben Paper Sheet

Renae’s House Baby Ben CS Stickers

Crayola Animal Stickers from Michael’s

The Paper Studio’s La Petits Nursery Animals 3-D Stickers

Jewels from Joann’s

Buttons

1/4” Terrifically Tacky Tape

Additionally, I made a congratulations card. I used:

Kraft Paper
My Mind's Eye Green Polka Dots Paper
Onesie printed from Cricut

Making Memories Just Chillin’ 8x8 Paper Pad 

CTMH Exclusive Inks Citrus Leaf
Blue Ribbon
Green Button
Mini Brown Eyelits 

 

Memory Keeper (Angie)

I made this Memory Keeper for my cousin Angie. She is having a boy, Gannon Kent, on November 27, 2010. I used the Close to My Heart Memory Keeper Collapsible Box (Item # Z1116), paper from the DCWV Green Stack Paper Pack, 1/4” Terrifically Tacky Tape, the Close to My Heart My Stickease Assortment Adhesive Sheets in Animal Cookies, The Paper Studio’s La Petites Nursery Animals 3-D Stickers, Darice Felties-Memoirs Alphabets in Neon Green, jewels from Joann’s, and the original invitations.

 

Motivation?

I don't know what's harder....getting the motivation to finish my cards for OWH or having a 10 lb. cat sitting on my lap while I finish my cards for OWH!

Not sure why this won't let me straighten the pic. Sorry. 

I luv you, Martha!

I really can’t recall when, but a few months ago we’ll say, I purchased a Martha Stewart Scoring Board from Michael’s. I had been debating on getting one, but after making so many cards for Operation Write Home….yeah, I needed one!

The board was $29.99 from Michael’s, but of course, I had a 50% off coupon. It takes some getting used to because, at first, it seems as though the measurements don’t line up very well. But once you get used to it, they do line up pretty well.

I have also found that (personally) instead of using the included score tool, I use the Fiskars Dual-Tip Embossing Stylus that has a small and large ball at the ends. If you use the smaller sized ball, it fits perfectly into the grooves of the board. Then I use the included score tool to crease the edges.

But what else can I say, but that I love this board! Way to go Martha!

Links to the board and stylus: 

http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Scoring_Board_42-05002.htm

http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting/Embossing/Embossing-and-Texturing-Tools/Embossing-Stylus-Dimension-Burnisher

Family Reunion

I made this quick little card for a friend's family reunion. She was putting together baskets and needed a quick something to shove into it. I used the Recollections Butterfly Wings Cardstock Paper in Purple and standard white copier paper with the letters in Lucinda Calligraphy. The grass is in CTMH Clover Meadow using the Happy Forever Acrylix Stamp Set. The children are from the CTMH Family Ties-Children Acrylix Stamp Set and I colored them using Marvy Markers in red, pink, light blue, brown, yellow, and aqua grey. The purple ribbon was from Joann's. I used American Craft eyelets and set it with my Scraparatus.

That's Pimp!

Well, for anyone who knows me, I love to modifiy my car. I have a 2007 G6 that I've done some inexpensive mods to since I bought it. I've debadged the trunk, tinted the windows, painted the upper grilles and battery cover, installed CRABS (air intake) and recently I installed white gauge faces.

Stock Gauges

White Gauges during the day (lights on)

White Metallic Flake

White Gauges at night (lights on)

Get Well Soon, Angie!

I made this card for a friend who is having surgery this coming week. I used the Recollections Butterfly Wings Paper Pack from Michael’s, the Debbie Mumm Paper Pack from Joann’s, the cat among the fence is a clipart image, CTMH Amethyst Ink Pad (Item No. Z2100) and the wording is in Lucida Calligraphy.

Good Luck, Angie!

I made this card for a friend who is having surgery this coming week. I used the Recollections Butterfly Wings Paper Pack from Michael’s, the Debbie Mumm Paper Pack from Joann’s, the ambulance is a clipart image, the CTMH Holiday Red Ink Pad (Item No. Z2127) and the wording is in Harlow Solid Italic.