I {heart} Valentines Day!

 Happy Thursday!  I hope you're all having a good morning so far.  I finally have something to share with you guys.  It seems like it's been forever!  Thanks to all of you for your kind wishes for me to get better - I am!

Simple Flower Card

Happy Hump Day!  For those of you who have never heard of that, it's Wednesday and we're at the top of the hill, almost on our way down the other side toward the weekend!It's been a long week already, so I'm ready for some relaxing time on Saturday.  I wanted to share a card that I made a few weeks ago.  I sorta borrowed this idea - I saw a similar card, then put my twist on it.  

(You'll have to forgive the background on the pic - it's in the breakroom at work!)  I used Live Simply for the flower.  Don't you love this odd flower?  I do!  My husband looked at it and said "I love it - Is is a flower?"  I thought that was obvious, but maybe not to a man...ha ha.  The patterned paper is from KI Memories (two different stacks) and the solid is by Colorbok at Walmart (love that paper - cuts beautifully in the Cricut).  

I added the sentiment using a stamp from Hobby Lobby and added white stitching using my Sakura gel pen.  I really love the cheerful colors.  Don't the colors just make you feel happy and sunny?

I am finally getting around to sharing all the cards I made a few weeks ago for my booth at the conference I went to.  I have more for you tomorrow!  Have a wonderful Wednesday!  For those of you under the "heat dome" over the USA, stay cool!!!

Blessings,

Cheryl

Poll!

Yippeeeeeeeeeeee...it's Friday!  Has it been a really long week for anyone else?  I am so ready to leave work that it's pathetic.  I think I've been a pretty worthless employee for the last few minutes (moving at a snail's pace), so I thought I'd take a break! 

I've received several emails over the last few weeks from new Cricut users.  One of the questions I've been asked is "I'm just starting out, what are some cartridges you would suggest?"  Wow - there are so many great ones, that's tough!  But, here are my top 5 (in no particular order) along with a creation from each:

1. Paisley - I can remember the week I bought my Cricut, this cart had just come out.  I saw the box and LOVED it instantly.  It's very versatile and has great cuts.  Only one word of caution - it can have lots of layers!

 

2.  Simply Charmed - When this cart first came out, I wasn't sold on it.  I don't like everything to have smiley faces!  But...I found it on sale really cheap and I am so glad I bought it.  I use it like crazy since I've gotten my Gypsy and can hide the faces, if needed.

3. Just Because Cards - I know alot of folks did scrapbooking and then got into cards.  I have always just been a cardmaking kind of gal!  I love the images and word art on this cartridge.

4. Birthday Bash - This is a newer one for me and I'm really loving the cuts!  There are a lot of really cute card bases to choose from that don't have to be used for birthdays.

5. Live Simply (Lite Cartridge) - This has super cute cuts on it!  I have a bunch more projects I've made with it, but I'm working the tutorials now, so hopefully you'll see them soon!

What's really funny is as soon as I finished uploading all these pics, I started changing my mind about my top 5!!  It's so hard to choose.  And I haven't bought new carts in a while, so there are TONS of new ones I want.  Gotta start a list...

So....now that I've shared, I've love to hear from you?  What are your favorite carts?  What would you recommend to a new Cricut crafter?  Leave me a comment and let me know.  I will choose a couple randomly to receive some cards from me!

Have a great afternoon!

Blessings,
Cheryl

Just Cards!

I’m getting caught up on moving photos from my camera to my computer and I have a lot to share with you!  I made about 20 thank you cards a few weeks ago for some wonderful helpers at my church and I still haven’t shared many with you.  Here are a few….

I made this one using Live Simply.  Can I say this cartridge is way cute!!!! You should definitely check it out!  You can’t tell a lot from the picture but the paper is sparkly and glittery! 

I made this next card using a phrase from Just Because Cards, but I didn’t like the font, so I welded letters with my Gypsy.  You can’t see the lettering very well in the pic; I’m not sure why.  In person, it looks much brighter and I think it turned out kinda cute.  Not my favorite, though!

Don’t forget to enter for my giveaway here.  I’ll be drawing next week!

Blessings,
Cheryl

Happy {Belated} Valentine’s Day!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!  I apologize for the delayed post; I was swamped yesterday and forgot to get this posted.  Every year we host a large dinner at our church that I help plan and it was yesterday.  It went really well, but it’s a long day of cooking and decorating and hard work. 

Now…onto the paper crafts!  I made valentines for the kids on my class at church and thought I’d share.  I made boxes based on the tutorial here.  These are super easy and super cute.  It was a ton of work, but my kids really like them, so it was well worth it!  I have tons of pictures, so here we go….

MPS Challenge

I made this quick card for the My Pink Stamper challenge.  I used Live Simply for the hedgehog and Lacy Labels (love that cart!!) for the white scalloped mat.  The cardstock is all by Recollections.

Blessings,
Cheryl