Wedding Day Card

Hello Krafters!

The photos are not the best as I took them with my cell phone, but today I wanted to share a card I made for a wedding I attended. For some reason, I thought I had a wedding card in my stash but I did not. Thinking quick on my feet, I opened up CCR and went to work. I used the Life’s A Party cart for the shaped card by welding two of the wedding dress images together. Please note, there is a card feature on this cartridge, but I chose not to use it. I also cut out one more for the layer. I ran the top layer through my Cuttlebug using the Musical Flourish embossing folder. Then I added some netting by Webster’s Pages on top of that. I love that added shimmer the netting had!

To finish the card, I wrapped satin ribbon around the waist of the dress and added an I Am Roses rose bud to the dress. Quick and easy!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thank you for stopping by, Krafthead~

Golfer Style!

Hi Krafters!

Did you know PC provided free files for Father’s Day in CCR? I am not sure if they will still be free by the time this posts, but it was really nice of them J I decided to use one of these files for a quick card. My pastor is a golfer (who knew) and so this image was perfect for him! It took less than 10 minutes to put together. As the image was cutting on the Cricut, I was cutting out the frame using my Grand Calibur. I painted the shape with black Gesso and let it dry. Once it was dry, I rubbed some Inka Gold over it. I embossed the mat with an embossing folder and wrapped twine around it. I added the image to the frame. Viola, instant card!

Thank you all so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

**You could always cut the sentiment off and make it into a birthday card!

Just A Note~

Happy Friday Krafters!

First I would like to say thank you ALL of my followers! I appreciate each and every one of you; I really do! It is because of all of you that keep me inspired to share projects J

Today, I would like to share a card for a dear friend. We don’t have an opportunity to speak often, but when we do, it is great! I just want her to know I was thinking of her. The photo is not the best as I took it with my cell phone, but I hope you get the gist of it…

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. As always, thank you for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products Used:

CCR- Sentimental Cartridge

Cricut Mini

Cuttlebug-Script Embossing Folder

Grand Calibur-Picot Die, Tag 2

Antique Bronze Crackle Paint

Walnut Stain

Bo Bunny et Cetera

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

I Am Roses

Recollections Pearls

Charm

Pleated Trim

Pearl String

Postage Stamp

Caramel-Stampin’ Up

Crystals

Stickpin

Ornante Birthday

Good Morning Krafters!

I am here to share another birthday card. The last few cards I really let myself go. I guess you can say I found my nitch or my “style”. I am not sure what you would call it, but I love it! It is a bit weird, funky and different.  I think I make my cards according to the mood I’m in.

Anywho, when I make a card for someone, I try to incorporate something that reflects them. The recipient of the card loves to make jewelry. So I added things that she can take off when she is ready to throw the card away (if she decides to). I used a few charms and crystals I had in my stash. For the shoe charm and jump rings, I altered the color by using Bronze Perfect Pearls and some gold leaf paint I had in my stash. The pin I colored the top and spacers with a Copic Marker (I love to use Copics to change colors on all types of things…awesome product and so worth the money!) and added a few crystals.

So much went into this card. I have been hoarding these ornate TH plates for months. I finally decided I wanted to use one on this card. I also had some extra doily cuts that I have been experimenting with. So this card was built around these things. I used Metallic Tarnish Brass Crackle Paint on them; once dried, I applied Walnut Stain Distress Ink (my fave) on it to enhance the cracks and dull down the shininess. I took a scrap piece of kraft cardstock and ran it through my corrugate thingy (what is the name of that thing anyway??) made by Fiskars to make it look like corrugated cardboard.

To finish off the card and make it a little more feminine, I added lace, cameo and flowers. The flowers were colored with Suede Glimmer Mist. That is that! I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day, Krafthead~

Other Products Used:

Cricut Mini

Sophie Cartridge

DCWV-Heirloom

Paper Trey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock

Glossy Accents

Embossing Powder

Versa Mark Embossing Pad

Kiss Me~

Happy Valentine’s Day Krafters!!

Today I want to share a really quick and simple Valentine’s Day card that could be used for your sweetie! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and spend it with those you love! Krafthead~

*make sure you have your pattern paper facing the right way LOL*

Materials:

Cricut Craft Room

Cricut Mini

Sweethearts

Serenade

Pagoda

Stickles-Christmas Red

Cuttlebug

Hearts

D’vine Swirls

Bazzill

Rose Trim

DCWV-Madly In Love

Walnut Stain

Wood Grain Stamp

3D Pop Dots

Scor Tape

Guest Designer-Exploring Cricut

Happy Monday Krafters!

I am so happy to share this project with you all! Today I am a guest designer for Exploring Cricut; WOOOHOOO! What an honor and a privilege! I would like to thank Diane for allowing me to be featured on her blog!

The theme for week at Exploring Cricut is birthday. The challenge was to use blue, white, green, red and yellow only! I have to admit, it was a challenge. Since my cousin’s birthday is coming up, I thought a gearing this card for her would be right on!

This project made me laugh because every “birthday” themed pattern paper I had included orange! BUT my Imagine came to the rescue J I printed the patterns from Blast Off, Hopscotch and Kate’s Kitchen. As the patterns were printing, I used Cricut Craft Room to design cuts for the card. I used Craft Room Basics for the oval. The ovals were embossed using the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. The cupcake, balloons, hat and swirly was cut from the Celebrations cartridge. The banner was cut using Girl’s Make-up Party.

On the cupcake, I used white Puffy Paint. Once dried, I added a little bling for the sprinkles. I also added Puffy Paint to the bottom of the party hat and used a pom-pom for the top.

To finish the outside of the card, I used twine to “tie” the balloons together. The sentiment was handwritten and a button was added (to cover up a booboo lol). A little faux stitching was just what this card needed.

In the inside (not pictured) I added a little more of the pattern paper and a few cuts.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Again, thank you for stopping by. Please stop by Exploring Cricut and follow along with the challenge. Be encouraged, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Craft Room-Craft Room Basics, Celebrations, Girl’s Make-up Party

Cricut Mini

Cricut Imagine-Hopscotch, Blastoff, Kate’s Kitchen

Cuttlebug-Happy Birthday Embossing Folder

Puffy Paint-White, Green

Glitter Pen

Diamond Stickles

Twine

Button

Bling

Distress Ink- Broken China, Evergreen and Mustard Seed

Review-Cricut Mini

Hello Krafters!

I don’t have a project to share today. However, I wanted to share a quick review of the Cricut Mini. I did not get it at launch, instead it was a week or so afterwards (early Christmas gift from the family). At first I did not think I wanted it nor needed it since I do not go to crops and have a baby bug that is just sitting in the box. What is the point of having it?

One thing that intrigued me was the size of it. Also, it is guaranteed to work with CCR (provided CCR is online). When it was delivered I made a cut using A Child’s Year. I have to admit, it cut beautifully. I even used the cut on a project that I shared here during Operation Countdown to Christmas.

After several weeks of it sitting and me contemplating on whether or not it was worth keeping, I decided to play with it again. I must say, I really don’t care for CCR, but it is somewhat convenient since I am on the computer for many hours a day. I designed a card and cut. It cuts better than ANY PC machine I have! I am in love! It slows down around sharp curves even when it is set to the maximum speed. I was amazed to say the least!

It is cute and quiet. I actually like the way it sounds when it cuts. I was a little afraid the first time because the housing kinda slams down on the mat, but I guess that is the way it is supposed to be (at least that is what I saw on a video).

My complaint at this time is the fact it is not compatible with the Gypsy; so you will need your physical cartridge. I guess if you have a jukebox, this would be the time to dust it off and get to cutting!

In my opinion, I think the Mini is a keeper! I hope you enjoyed my rambling and review of this small but awesome machine!! Krafthead~