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"Scrapbooking Is Your Own Personal Holiday"~~Sara~~
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Anna Griffin's Book Emboss, Cut & Create
Anna Griffin's Book Emboss, Cut & Create
I just received Anna Griffin's Book - Emboss, Cut & Create.
Oh my gosh is this book ever awesome!!
There are tips, tricks and projects to make.
I feel like I was let in on Anna's design secrets!!
It goes through how she inks the embossing folders.
To how she does all of her other techniques in card making. It is a must read book!
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Making Monograms
I made some Monograms!!
The H monogram was made with Creative Memories Stork Font cartridge.
I added the flourishes and they can be found on the Anna Griffin Soiree Lettering Cartridge.
The colors for this monogram are Dark blue, Light blue and beige background.
The L monogram was from the Anna Griffin Soiree Lettering Cartridge.
The flourish is from Gypsy Font cartridge on the left.
The leaves are from French Manor cartridge on the right
The colors for this monogram are purple, pink and blue background.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Friday, March 14, 2014
I Love Ewe Card
Yes, I have been playing with my Cricut Explore and Design Space again.
I am just loving this new machine. I know I've said it before. I just do. LOL
I designed this in Cricut Design Space.
I wrote first on the card.
Then I cut the Sheep fur, eyes and nose.
Then I cut the heart shapes out.
I did this by hiding the other contours of the design so only the shapes I wanted cut out.
I enlarged, duplicated and welded the back ground scallop card for the card base.
This card can be found on the Cricut Cartridge Spring Holiday Cards.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
I am just loving this new machine. I know I've said it before. I just do. LOL
I designed this in Cricut Design Space.
I wrote first on the card.
Then I cut the Sheep fur, eyes and nose.
Then I cut the heart shapes out.
I did this by hiding the other contours of the design so only the shapes I wanted cut out.
I enlarged, duplicated and welded the back ground scallop card for the card base.
This card can be found on the Cricut Cartridge Spring Holiday Cards.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
St. Patrick's Day Feeling Lucky Card
I made 3 different versions of this card.
The card on the left I wrote I feel Lucky with the Explore. I filled it in with stickles.
The 2 posts on each side of the pot of gold I wrote and cut.
The pot of gold I fussy cut
The center card I cut out as the original images.
I cut it in green and then black and yellow.
Then I fussy cut the pieces and adhered them to my card.
The card on the right I did the same as the card on the left.
Except I fussy cut the pot of gold differently.
The Cricut cartridge you can find this card on is Spring Holiday Cards.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Chalkboard Signs
I made some Chalkboard Signs with the Cricut Explore and Design Space.
I am having so much creating embellishments with this machine and software.
I was experimenting with different colors and fonts to see which I liked best.
I am having so much creating embellishments with this machine and software.
I was experimenting with different colors and fonts to see which I liked best.
The label is from Cricut cartridge lacy labels.
The fonts I used were Cricut Alphabet and Chalkboard fonts.
Mary
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Easter Card In A Box
I've seen a lot of Card In A Box cards on Facebook. So I had to try one out myself.
This is a Lori Whitlock svg file.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Saturday, March 8, 2014
I Decorated My Cricut Explore with Vinyl
I Decorated My Cricut Explore with Vinyl!
This is my first vinyl project ever! I am happy with how it turned out.
The Creation Station was done in my own handwriting.
I wrote out Creation Station on a white piece of paper.
I scanned the handwriting into my computer.
I uploaded the image into Cricut Design Space.
I cleaned up the image. I saved it as a simple image.
I chose the vinyl setting on the Cricut dial.
It cut out beautifully. It was so simple.
The flower is from the Sophie Cricut Circle Cartridge.
I don't know why I haven't done more vinyl projects.
I guess I was uncomfortable trying something new.
I know I will be doing more vinyl projects in the future.
It was fun and easy to do!!
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
This is my first vinyl project ever! I am happy with how it turned out.
The Creation Station was done in my own handwriting.
I wrote out Creation Station on a white piece of paper.
I scanned the handwriting into my computer.
I uploaded the image into Cricut Design Space.
I cleaned up the image. I saved it as a simple image.
I chose the vinyl setting on the Cricut dial.
It cut out beautifully. It was so simple.
The flower is from the Sophie Cricut Circle Cartridge.
I don't know why I haven't done more vinyl projects.
I guess I was uncomfortable trying something new.
I know I will be doing more vinyl projects in the future.
It was fun and easy to do!!
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Anna Griffin Name Tag and Treat Bag
I made Anna Griffin Name Tags to Match the Treat Bag I made
yesterday. It is in the Make It Now projects. You can customize the
project to fit your needs. I customized the file to write the names on
the tags then cut in 3 layers on one mat. The font I used was
Storybook.
I added some pearls and ribbon to dress it up.
Enjoy!!
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
I added some pearls and ribbon to dress it up.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
Tools I purchased to use with Cricut Explore
These are the tools I purchased from HSN to use with my Cricut Explore.
The tool kit was shown as one set. But, when I received the tool kit it came as the tool kit with the Scoring tool in separate packaging. I also bought the Metallic Pen set. I really like the new tool kit.
I wasn't going to get it but the tools are really nice.
Happy Crafting!!
Mary
The tool kit was shown as one set. But, when I received the tool kit it came as the tool kit with the Scoring tool in separate packaging. I also bought the Metallic Pen set. I really like the new tool kit.
I wasn't going to get it but the tools are really nice.
Mary
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thank You Card And Anna Griffin Treat Bag
I made in the Make It Now project in Cricut Design Space.
I'm having a ball playing with my Cricut Explore. There is so much to do with this machine.
I'm having a ball playing with my Cricut Explore. There is so much to do with this machine.
Anna Griffin Bow and Treat Bag
What can I say I just love the Anna Griffin images that came with the Explore.
This was just one of many reasons why I purchased the Explore.
My first intricate cut using the Cricut Explore
Thursday, February 27, 2014
My Cricut Explore Arrived Today!!!
My Cricut Explore arrived today!! I am so excited! So far I like what this machine can do. I'm very happy with the Design Space software. I bought a rolling utility cart to house my machines. Since the Cricut Explore requires an internet connection. I can just roll my machine over to my computer and cut away. I really like the set up I have with using a rolling cart. I did have to call customer support to get up and running. Somehow I missed the landing page to set up and register the Explore. After I registered the Explore I was able to access the Anna Griffin Images that came with the HSN Cricut Explore package. I made some test cuts and I really like this machine. I am very excited to have it!!
~Mary
Monday, February 17, 2014
Guys Craft Too!!
Chuck is helping Emma make wings for her Barbie doll.
Chuck prefers cutting by hand.
It turned out cute!
Chuck prefers cutting by hand.
It turned out cute!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Valentine's Day Card
Valentine's Day Card
I used Spellbinders Shapeabilities Lace Heart for the center heart.
I used 4 different Martha Stewart Punches to make the smaller hearts.
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