The Big 5-0!

For Caroline's BBT2 challenge -- create a birthday card with a number -- here's a special birthday card with a number: the Big 5-0! I used my Cuttle Bug embossing folder in the Spellbinder's machine -- not bad! Add some binged carstock and stickles...and I think it makes a great milestone! I also used the cricut Wall Decor and More -- yes, you can do much more that just decor with it. Love how it makes the 50 extra special!

Scrap Your Hobbies Challenge from BBTB2

Brenda from BBTB2 challenged us to "Scrap Your Hobbies" this week, a timely challenge because January is National Hobby month. It's an open challenge to use your cricut to celebrate what you love to do -- from papercrafts to gardening, or whatever makes you happy and allows you to relax and enjoy. 

I don't go anywhere without a camera because when I do -- I miss something great. Like the time my youngest son and I went outside for some fresh spring air, and a yellow plane began doing air tricks above us. I ran in the house to get the older son outside to see, and then remembered the camera -- too late, the yellow plane became a dot in the sky. Another time, my oldest and I went exploring through a nearby meadow, and a great big hot air balloon was floating by. No camera. 

Since learning my lesson, I always carry a small inexpensive point and shoot...And after a hike during a summer vacation (notice a pattern here? Don't stay inside), my friend and our boys saw a breathtaking sunset on the LI Island Sound. I damaged my photo lens getting these pics (so worth it) and didn't even look through the lens while taking these pics. Since then, I began using my phone camera, so that forces me to remember my phone and keep it charged.

Cricut carts used: 

• Home Accents: "inspire" 
• When I was a Kid: "photo strips"
• Pack Your Bags: "woman" 
• Going Places: camera shadow as journal box

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Christinas Card for Sketch #36

Cricut Carts used are Create a Critter 2 for the adorable party chick. The "party" word is from Designer's Calendar

Happy New Year!

Wishing you the best for the new year with a New Year's card. Come join the New Year's linky party at BBTB2, the DT has some awesome ideas for cards and party decor, all using the cricut.

Christina's Atlantic Hearts Sketch #35 Challenge

Here is what I came up with for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge Sketch #35.

Laura's Take on Atlantic Hearts Sketch #35

Here's my try with Atlantic Hearts Sketch #35...

Tag It 2 - Last Minute Inspiration from BBTB2

Here's a last-minute gift tag, for some last-minute inspiration. I used fine glitter cardstock (which cut beautifully on the purple cricut mat) and Noel (angel) and Winter Frolic (tag) cricut carts and now have a simple tag for yet another gift...or maybe I'll keep it to scrapbook this Christmas Eve ;)

For more inspiration, head over to BBTB2 to see what the Design Team has created -- and Happy Holidays!

Precious One card for Freshly Made Sketch #117

Inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #117, I love the clean lines of this sketch...and what a perfect chance to use some Webster's Pages patterned paper from my stash. 

Sorry that the lighting here, not so good. But I do love the texture of the off-white cardstock.

Ringing in the New Year with an Atlantic Hearts Sketch

2014!!!

This year went so fast, and it was great fun!! Looking forward to the new year!! I submitted my card to Atlantic Hearts Sketch -- what a great source for card inspiration!

Cricut carts used: Potpourri Basket for the glasses, and plantain schoolbook for the numbers

Tag! You're It! Holiday Gift Tag Challenge

This is my first time hosting a challenge for BBTB2, and I am happy to challenge everyone to a fun, simple project that you can use on all of those Christmas and Holiday presents that need to be wrapped!

During December, it seems like everyone has list longer than Santa's, but this year I am getting s few things squared away before the busiest time of the season hits us. I cricut-cut my gift tags, and love the clean look -- plenty of room for names and easy to attach to presents - just tie or tape down. How easy is that?

Supplies Used:
Winter Frolic cartridge
American Crafts Cardstock: Christmas

Winter is Here!

Winter is here in CT and we have our first school delay -- two hours because of an icy mess. Sharon's BBTB2 challenge this week is to Make a winter project. Using cricut's Winter Frolic, I made a fun, clean and simple double page layout from last year's winter pics...and jazzed up my white cardstock with some blue spray mists. 

I love being able to mimic the photos with cricut cuts, like the snowy hills with trees, just like our backyard. 

As for the tag, this is my way to force myself to journal...or at least date the pictures...Just have to go find my pen!

Holiday Gift Container Challenge for BBTB2

Susan's BBTB2 challenge this week is to wrap up the gifting season with cricut-cut gift containers. These are so much fun, and so easy to create! I made my Christmas gift boxes with the original Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cricut cartridge.

I used the window function to highlight double sided patterned paper...And cut some transparency paper for the window. These small boxes ready for the good things in life: candy, stocking stuffers or some pretty little diamonds.