set 3 of 14 cards

Okay, now I am just surprising myself....I love this cardinal and everything about these cards, and I am glad I used my cuttlebug for the little extra touch since I am not inking on these sets...oh and I did add a little white pen on the branch for a snow effect.

I also have the next set on my DS and the 5th set is in my head ready to go onto my DS.

set 2 of 14 cards

Hi all, I am really on the roll, I have 2 sets done and if I keep this up I might not want to see another card for a while,,,, who am I kidding,  not going to happen....I did make enough circles to go behind each roster but they did not look good on all papers, so I didn't put them on all....

14 of these!!!!

good morning to all, Yesterday I decided to get a start on my Christmas presents....what better gift than handmade note cards! I counted up the ladies in the family and added a couple more, in case i forgot someone, or just need an unexpected gift. so I got out my DS and put this one together times 14,,, cutting and assembling  went together nicely, I did not ink, because I would still be at it if I did, also not all blacks are the same from.... one package they were jet black and the next opened was more charcoal black. I will also be making the boxes for them to go into.  all cards will be the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 to fit into an invitation size envelope 

one set down 5 or 7 to go (depending on what fits into the box or if I get tired of it)

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 89 and cards for men # 17

for Cricut Cardz Challenge #89 The challenge for this week is "It's a Jungle Out There!" Make a child’s birthday card using something you’d see in a jungle…monkey, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, hippo, etc, and any cartridges or colors you’d like.

 Challenge 17 - Anything Goes

  at Cards for Men, and this time we have a really fun one for you:

ANYTHING GOES

(but remember, the card/project has to be for a boy/man)
 
this one was so easy for me to put together, I  had this on my DS for over a year, I was trying out different ways to weld and this was one of my first, just did not use it until now.  I also did not have Life is a Beach when I designed this so I was happy to add the big leaf. I am also glad that there are lots of babies, because with this giraffe it looks a bit babyish...well, it did say for a child!! and there are lots of little boys around too!

paper is from k &company itsy bitsy baby boy and k&c wild saffron
 

cricut 360 challenge # 9 relax

 for this card I wanted the paper to do the work,so all I had to do is relax and watch the butterfly. It came to mind when I found myself watching this beautiful monarch floating by my flower bed, they sure are pretty!


 Challenge 9: RELAX, Labor Day is September 5.  Make a card or layout with this in mind.  Use ANY of the cartridges.  

I put the word smile on card, because that is what I was doing :)

little tip from Carol

did you ever ink a project and after the fact remember you wanted to run it thru the cuttlebug??
I have lots of times, problem is that I don't want ink on my folder,,,,, solution to the problem, put a piece of tissue on the inked side before closing your folder and running it thru the cuttlebug, any ink will stay on the tissue and will save your folder for future times....
I hope that I have helped in a little way
Carol<><

celebrate the Occasion challenge # 27

I had this chicken made from the other day and thought the colors were to cool for the background I had, so I saved it for a rainy day, and sure enough that would be today, I found this challenge at CTO  and put it on this project.

 Time for Challenge #27!!!!  This week's theme is " Any Occasion (Circled Shaped Card)"!!!!  

lots of inking, hemp cord, eyelets, stone for the eye, pop dotted

paper cutz challenge #105 Down on the farm

Paper Cutz Challenge #105 is "Down On The Farm"! Make a card, LO or craft project using something you'd find on a farm! Use any colors or occasion you'd like.

I sure don't know what is up with me lately, but I have been finding these cool challenges with very close deadlines, this one is due today! I think I need a better system!!


I love this chicken  found in     from my kitchen....

 

mojo monday #205

good morning all,  I was in a Halloween mood today, with fall in the air, but it is starting out muggy this morning...
anyway I have this little spider who is just a little out of my reach....

Color Challenge for Birthday Sundaes #23

With school starting and birthdays coming up, I am sure Britt will  be invited to a few, so I thought I would make 2 girly  rocking cards...

On to today's challenge, we have a color challenge for you.  Your birthday cards must be made up of the following colors: pink, green, and white.  {Any shades of pink/green are acceptable! Neutrals can be used, if needed.} Any cards not following the color challenge will be removed.  Don't forget to include birthday wording on your card front! 

My craft spot challenge # 21

I was not sure how I missed this challenge this week but I sure am glad it was extended a week!!!
Then I remembered, Dad in the ER, that would take anyone away from crafting.

This weeks Challenge:  Gift Bags/Boxes!

                                                                   (Make a gift bag, box or other container)

I Love making gift boxes, they add so much to a gift of cards, like one more present!!! 

 I found this box on youtube @ jacque1263.....super easy to put together and the perfect size for note cards
I decorated it like a card from a few post ago...

celebrate the Occasion challenge # 26

Hi all I found this challenge this morning and quick made one for it.....due tonight!!

 Challenge #26, this week's theme "Birthday (must be an Easel Card)"!!!! 

cricut 360 challenge # 8 back to school

and last card for Tammy
Challenge # 8 - "Back to School"

box for cards

this box will fit 8,,,,, 41/4 x 5 1/2 cards with envelopes snugly

for Tammy

another card for Tammy....

Adam's 24th BD

from Everyday pop up....

Minney Mouse

for a little girl at church, Last year her dad bought her these cute red shoes, so I had to put Minnie in them....
cut her at 3 1/2 inches,,, would not want to go any smaller!

Birthday Sundaes # 22

Challenge #22 - Its all about the Brads!

 another card for Tammy...

mojo monday #204

another card for Tammy,, My dad is out of the hospital, you would never guess a few days ago he could not walk on his own, turns out he had cellulite infection in his leg.. never heard for that before, but now we hear other people have had it, including my sister-in-law...
I love this butterfly and this cartridge!!!