Stationary

Oh my gosh!  Joanne's had lots of things on sale for 40% off.  I went in there for one thing and came out with some really cute paper and the cutest little ladybugs.  I really didn't have anything in particular in mind, but once I started putting them together, I decided to put together six (6) of them and maybe I will give them as a present of just a hostess gift.



Set of Six

 Plain cards, found them at Michael's Craft Store (5 1/2" x 4") size.  Lavender dark purple background paper, cut to fit the entire front of the card.  Cut lavender gingham paper about 1/4" smaller so it will show the background paper.  Cut little strips of the yellow paper (about 2") and then trimmed the sides with my fun scissors and then inked the edges.  Cut a little strip of the lavender paper and pasted down the center.  Cut out two circles (dark one 1 1/2" and lighter 1 1/4") with my Cricut, using the "George and Basics Shapes."  Then I cut out flowers using the same cartridge as you can see, three different sizes, mix matching the colors and then chalking the edges and layering the flowers.  I then added a larger pearl in the center of the larger flower and then a smaller one in the smaller flower.  Just as an added touch, I cut out a piece of the lavender gingham and then tucked it just inside the envelope and attached with a piece of tape.

To finish up the project and have it ready for a gift, I used one of the leftover pieces of lavender gingham paper, which was about 1" wide.  I used my fun scissors again, trimming just one edge and then chalked the edge with purple chalk.  I glued the ends together, around the six (6) cards and then covered the edge where they come together with another small flower (chalked and a pearl added).  This was a really fun project, because it was just a spur of the moment brainstorm.   

Set of Six

Oh my gosh!  Joanne's had lots of things on sale for 40% off.  I went in there for one thing and came out with some really cute paper and the cutest little ladybugs.  I really didn't have anything in particular in mind, but once I started putting them together, I decided to put together six (6) of them and maybe I will give them as a present of just a hostess gift.



Set of Six

 Plain cards, found them at Michael's Craft Store (5 1/2" x 4") size.  Lavender dark purple background paper, cut to fit the entire front of the card.  Cut lavender gingham paper about 1/4" smaller so it will show the background paper.  Cut little strips of the yellow paper (about 2") and then trimmed the sides with my fun scissors and then inked the edges.  Cut a little strip of the lavender paper and pasted down the center.  Cut out two circles (dark one 1 1/2" and lighter 1 1/4") with my Cricut, using the "George and Basics Shapes."  Then I cut out flowers using the same cartridge as you can see, three different sizes, mix matching the colors and then chalking the edges and layering the flowers.  I then added a larger pearl in the center of the larger flower and then a smaller one in the smaller flower.  Just as an added touch, I cut out a piece of the lavender gingham and then tucked it just inside the envelope and attached with a piece of tape.

To finish up the project and have it ready for a gift, I used one of the leftover pieces of lavender gingham paper, which was about 1" wide.  I used my fun scissors again, trimming just one edge and then chalked the edge with purple chalk.  I glued the ends together, around the six (6) cards and then covered the edge where they come together with another small flower (chalked and a pearl added).  This was a really fun project, because it was just a spur of the moment brainstorm.   

Congratulations Jamie!

This card was for the little girl that lives down the street.  Time really flies when they are all growing up and going in a new direction.  She is heading off to school and we wanted to give her a gift card to help her on her way.



Jamie's Card

This photo just doesn't do this card justice.  It really came out nice.  I found this wonderfully, old-fashioned looking paper at the Paradise Scrapbook store, while up visiting in Chico.  I used that for my background and then embellished the card with some cute green scalloped ribbon and then a piece of some pink gather ribbon below that.  Then I cut out a rectangle on which I added her name and then the last finishing touch, I added a cute little butterfly on a stem.  I also chalked the edges with a light brown to give that old aged look.   



SRHS Panthers

Another graduation.  This one was for Santa Rosa High School, the Panthers.  I wanted to do something with a panther, but couldn't find one in any of my stickers or on any of my Cricut cartridges.



SRHS - Austin

When you just can't find what you need, get out the pencil, paper and scissors.  Yes, I actually looked at a picture on the SRHS website of their mascot and then I drew a panther for my card.  I took extra care in cutting and making sure that I tried to get as much detail as I could.  Then I found a chipboard S, which I covered in orange and then added a black silhoutte behind to make it stand out.  Cut the 2011 with my Cricut and added a black silhoutte to that also.  I was pretty pleased with being able to get that panther to actually look like a panther.  Yeah me!



MHS Graduation Card

We had four (4) graduations this year.  Had to come up with something a little unique and different.  This one was for a boy, but could be for anyone.



MHS Vikings

A plain black background always makes things really pop.  I used my Cricut to cut out the big "M" for Montgomery and then added their mascot, "Vikings" in a silver gray.  I think it came out pretty sharp looking.  Of course, we added a little cash into it as our congratulations.  I actually made a gift enclosure to match.



Birthday Wishes!

It's a birthday.  Oh my, no card on hand, but need it now, her birthday is 2 days away.  I made this one for my very special friend Donna.  Her birthday is in June and I thought, since our weather finally decided to act like summer that I should create something that was fresh and summery.

Birthday Wishes for a Special Friend!

This card was easy and fun.  Cute paper always seems to help make the card just that much cuter.  I started out with a plain pink paper for the base of my card.  On the cute green gingham, I added this adoreable pink and yellow ribbon that I found at the Paradise Scrapbook store.  Then I used my Cricut to cut out the watermelon (Stretch your Imagination cartridge) and the "Warmest Wishes" (Jasmine cartridge). 

Lair Card

"Lair Dirt" card for Ashbee

My daughter works at the Lair of the Golden Bear during the summer months as part of their amazing staff.  I like to send her little cards and little gifts now and then just to let her know that we are thinking about her. 

On this card, I highlighted the white card with brown chalk and blue chalk.  I cut out trees on my Cricut using my "Camp Out" cartridge, and then I attached twine between the trees for a clothesline.  I then cut out a couple of cute little tee shirts, wrote on them and then attached them to the clothesline with a couple of minature clothespins, and, of course some super duper glue.  Added a cute little accent sunshine sticker in the upper corner to finish it off.  Mailed it off  the other day with a collapsible laundry basket that she had forgotten when she left home.