Yesterday was the first sunny day in a while. It was beautiful, so off we went to the Zoo for some good outdoor fun.  And feeling a little creative I decided to create a cute little card using my Create A Critter cricut cartridge for a friend's little boy's 3rd birthday party.  With the help of my son in picking out which critter to use, I came up with this! 

 The balloon had 3 layers.  The black shadow, green balloon string and the orange head.  Finished off with mini black brads for eyes.  Isn't it fun?

The card I chose a simple pattern, textured white paper to trim the bottom and used the green pattern ribbon with blue square brads.

Both balloon and snake were raised up with pop-dots to add some extra dimension.

The snake was really fun.  4 layers of fun.  Finished off with the glitter and white mini brads for eyes.  Isn't he the cutest?  Ssssssss!!!

Remember When It Rained...

... Josh Groban ...

Need I say more?  I just recently found out that he was coming to town!
So I rushed to the ticket website and found out he was only coming for "one" performance!
Last time he came to town I had just had a baby so I was not able to attend his concert, but this time I will be home free!  Unable to contain my excitement I quickly contacted a close friend of mine to see if I had a date.

Sure enough, she was all game too! So we quickly purchased tickets.  I am so excited!
But I have to wait a couple months before he arrives to serenade us with his music ... But at least I have some time to start listening to his newest cd and become familiar with all his songs.

Serenade

Good Evening to you Night-Birds!
Well, today has been a long day.  Or a long week.  But either way we received some sad news about my cousin's daughter this evening and it has made me sad and worrisome.  But as a God fearing woman I know it's wrong to worry, so with small prayers throughout the day and the support of other family and friends I am able to stay positive.  And I know that whatever happens God will bring us through, happy or sad.  And blogging... well this has become a place where I somewhat get away from the stresses of life and post things that I enjoy. 

Tonight I am going to post about these cards that I made recently. 
My newest creations that make me smile.  Left blank on the inside for any occassion.

~Joy~

Using the "Serenade" Cricut Cartridge, I cut out and put together this beautiful little bird.  The blue background on this card is embossed with the cuttlebug; and the brown ribbon and a white ribbon bow.. which I think really tie this card together.  The bird is raised with pop-dots on white textured paper framing the green print that is cut with a side punch to scallop all sides.



~Pure~



This card I embossed the leafy background on a green shimmer paper and framed it in brown textured paper.  The brown ribbon and tie hold it together nicely.  The bird again is made from the "Serenade" cartridge and I added paper flowers to add extra dimension and peacefullness.  Finished off with a mini white brad in the center.  :D



~Serene~





Stampin' Baby Girl!

Hello! 
My sister just had a baby girl... she is beautiful, a precious gift from above.
We just had a baby shower for her this past weekend to celebrate her arrival and cuddle the little darling.  My sister's 3rd child.  We love parties.  That is why we have baby showers for every baby in the family.  To celebrate the little life that has arrived and since in our excitement we all buy gifts we figure why not have a party too!  Just another fun excuse to get together with family.  *heart*  :) 

baby shower card!

Here's a card that I made for the shower.
I just received these awesome stamps from Stampin-Up!
So I stamped the heart vines at the top twice, then I stamped the heart grass at the bottom 4 times at 2 different levels.  I used the Stamping Cricut Cartridge to make the baby carriage and used textured pink paper and purple glitter paper for the shadow behind.  Raised with pop-dots and decorated with brown and pink ribbon and bow at the bottom it was complete!

Welcome Baby Girl!!!

Everything Cards..

Hoot Hoot Hooray!  Hoot'n'Holler Cartridge.
Brown Ribbon/Bow from Wal-Mart.
I used my Cuttlebug Embosser for the top Green.
And i used me EKSPunch to scallop the bottom.
Glitter on the writing and the owls eyes and chest.

Hello!
I realized this morning that I have been too crazy busy and that I haven't posted anything in a while... well, I have a few things to share, so today I am posting 3 cards that I recently made using an Owl from the Hoot'n'Holler Cricut Cartridge.


A birthday card I made my brother.  Using Hoot'n'Holler.
Glitter on the cute owls eyes and chest.  I raised with pop-dots.
Also, I embossed the small green background behind the owl for more dimension.  And finished by sewing on buttons for more style. 



You're A Hoot... Also a Hoot'n'Holler card..
Featuring my new Red Ribbon from Wal-Mart!!
And once again, the owl has glitter eyes and chest.

I don't know about you, but I just can't get enough of these Owls.  I will be trying more styles as the cartridge just has so many options!  I find this great for kids especially... and some adults too!  With the right textured paper and your own personal style and flair, you're sure to make fabulous creations with this Cart!