It seems my scrap pile is higher than my unused paper pile. So I decided to do something about that… I used some of my scrap paper to participate in Card Patterns Sketch #8. The colorful polka dots on the patterned paper seems as if they’d go with a “happy” theme so I used the familiar “Don’t Worry Be Happy” saying.
Well, I’m off to use more scrap paper. Until next time…
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This week I decided to participate in one of the Cuttlebug challenges at The Cuttlebug Challenge Spot. This week’s challenge was to use the ever so popular cupcake as part of the design.
I LOVE making shaped cards so I chose to do a Cupcake shaped card and use the Cuttlebug embossing on the frosting as well as the cupcake wrapper (pretty hard to see with the patterned paper)…
The cupcake was cut with my Pazzles machine using the DB Love Pastries font. This was a fun challenge especially since I use my Cuttlebug on most of my cards.
Until next time,
Enjoy…
This is the third card in as many weeks that I made with this design. Why…??? Well, number one, I like the design. And number two, the original design of this card didn’t quite turn out the way I envisioned. So in cases like these, I always go back to the FAMILIAR.
That's another card down with more to come.
Enjoy…
Well, I had a request to duplicate a few of my cards. I’m only posting one of the three because the other cards were the same as the original (same paper, same embellishments, same sentiment…). For the dress card below, I changed the paper and embellishments. This is such a fun card to make. The dress is cut from the DB Sweet Baby Clothes font.
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Here’s a simple little birthday card for my friends son. It’s such a struggle to do masculine cards, but I think this paper looks really “boyish”… Anyway I used the Cuttlebug for the top part of the card and I used the Freedom pattern from the Crate Paper (Hampton Collection)… The star was cut from a pre-loaded Pazzles shape… And I added a little jute around the star…
Until next time...
Enjoy…
This is cool! I log on to my computer and I have a blog award given to me by Jess. I love her work and I'm sure you will too. Check her out @ Basic Jess. You're sure to love her style.
Well, I have the honor of acknowledging ten of my favorite blogs.
Anyway, I visit these blogs often and I'm sure you'll find them inspiring too... I wanna be like them when I grow up!
Enjoy
(Blogs listed in no special order)...
House of Cards
Girl Lemme Tell You
I Don't Wanna Stop
Scrap from Bemmel
Fresh Brewed Life
A Creative Outlet of Thoughts
Iralamija
Lily Bean Paperie
Here By Grace
Scrap Album
I was asked to make a new baby card so it was off to the sketch sites for some inspiration. I found a great sketch on the Card Patterns Sketch Blog and decided to use it for my card. Two birds… One stone.. (right Kay???) ;-)
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As I was doing my usual surfing, I came across another Card Sketch site called Card Patterns. I had a little extra time this week, so I thought I’d join in with them. I need to build up my card supply so participating in the sketches serves a twofold purpose: I get to have fun & and I get to focus on a goal.
It’s a WIN-WIN situation…
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Here’s a card based on 2 Sketches 4 You Laura #20. I loved the sketch. I chose to make a birthday card for my mother. If I keep up with the challenges, I’ll have my cards done well before I need to send them. This is for an “end of March” birthday… I'll even have time to make some of the miscellaneous cards that I need to do. Could this be the end of my procrastination? Only time will tell.
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Here’s card based on 2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan’s Sketch #20. I made this one just in the nick of time since the deadline is tomorrow. I love to combine black with nice vibrant colors. In addition to combining colors that I love, I also got a chance to use my new Fiskars’ punch and some new digital brushes.
Sounds like a good day to me.
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Here are a couple of Valentine’s Day cards that I made. I chose simple designs (as I do with most of my cards). I said that I wouldn’t use the standard Valentine’s colors for the cards, but in the end I stayed with the familiar. One day I’m going to step outside the box and get fancy with color… But today is not the day.
Until next time,
Enjoy…
2 Sketches 4 You has really provided lots of inspiration for this year’s cards. Here’s another February card that must get mailed today. The card is based on the 2S4Y SKETCH titled Laura's Sketch #19.
I decided to flip the orientation and change the shape slightly. This one was fun and I’ve gotten another birthday card ready to go. Can’t ask for more than that.
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I’ve got a couple of February cards that I need to make so headed over to the 2 Sketches 4 You site to see this week’s sketch. Kazan’s Sketch #19 was perfect for this quick and simple card. Since the card was so simple, I decided to make a matching box and fill it with candy… The box was a free Pazzles file that I got from one of the online Pazzles’ Yahoo groups.
Well, if you haven’t guessed by the look of the card and the Mike & Ike Tropical candy, this card is for an early teen. On the inside of the card, I adhered a small envelope with a gift card inside.
That’s it for now.
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Here’s a card based on Kazan’s Sketch # 18 over at the 2 Sketches 4 You site. I found this Friendship quote a while back. I saved it because I knew it would be a great sentiment for a card. The card was pretty simple to do. I used my Cricut for the die cuts.
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I was asked to create a card for a coworker who just had a baby girl. I love making shaped cards so I decided to create a card in the shape of a little dress. It was easy to do with my Pazzles machine. The dress is a font called “DB Sweet Baby Clothes”.
My coworkers were really pleased with the card so I’m happy too…
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This birthday card is based on yet another 2 Sketches 4 You card sketch. I’m glad I’ve had a little time to play along. I’m enjoying it while I have the chance!
Anyway, the scallop circle as well as the circle was done with the Cricut. I decided to add a little hybrid flair by using some digital brushes to make the swirls on the circle as well as the bottom of the card.
Well, another card down many more to go!
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Had so much fun last week @ the 2 Sketches 4 You site that I decided to do it again. I loved the sketh this week because it gave me a reason to use what I LOVE -- Scallops! Well, that’s it for now.
Until next time,
Enjoy…
Well, instead of lurking on the 2 Sketches 4 You site, I decided to play along this week. They have some really talented people participating. Check them out if you haven't already.
Enjoy...
I logged in today and much to my surprise and pleasure, I had been given a blog award from Jeannie Phillips! I absolutely love her cards so it is an honor to receive this award. You can check out her blog, A Place for My Cards, by clicking here…
So the rules for this award are simple… I have to list 5 addictions and name 5 more Fabulous Blogs... Here goes!
My Addictions:
And I'm still making cards... Here's a few Santa Hats made into cards.
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Here's another quick Christmas card. I used the Christmas Cheer cartridge for the stocking and Pazzles for the scalloped cirle. 
I created this fun little Christmas card so that I could play with the Cricut Joy of the Seasons and Wild Card cartridges. I really think I’m going to like both cartridges…
Well, it’s off to make more Christmas cards.
Until the next time…
Enjoy!
I was asked to do a card and matching envelope for a friend’s grandmother. The only request was that the card have a religious message. Easy enough!
While playing around with this card, I thought I’d try another of the many Pazzles features. This time I used the distort function to create the concave card front. While I started with something simple, I can imagine getting plenty use of the feature.
Oh the possibilities…
Enjoy… 
My mother recently had surgery and wanted to send a few special thank you cards to the hospital staff. So I made the same style card; changed the paper and the special note on the inside. The cards were quick and easy… It’s off to the Post Office they go…
Enjoy!
Here's a quick card that I made for my cousin's birthday. I used the Pazzles to make the simple scalloped square and the Cricut Celebrations cartridge to cut the cake.
Still having fun using both machines..
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Seems November is a busy month for birthdays... The following cards were pretty quick to make. I used the Pazzles to make matching envelopes for each of the cards and I FINALLY used the Cuttlebug border embossing folder that I've had for months now!
More cards to come...
Enjoy!
I’ve been having such a good time making cards and matching envelopes. The Pazzles makes creating envelopes a snap so expect plenty more envelopes.
I was asked by my friend/coworker to make a card for her mom who is turning 62. She wanted a cute & fun card. Circle cards are always fun to make so I created a scalloped circle and added some colorful and fun patterned paper. I used the extra polka dot paper to line the inside of the envelope.
The little cake is from the Doodlebat Font DB Birthday Cheer. I converted it w/ the Pazzles…
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I had a few cards to get done this weekend. I even made matching envelopes too. The first card is for a baby boy. I used both my Cricut / Pazzles combo to create it. The second card is inspired by a similar card that I saw in the August 2008 Cards magazine. I loved the way they used scallops on the top and bottom edges of the paper. Since I’m always looking for ways to incorporate scallops this definitely worked. Finally, I have a simple bday card for my Aunt.
That’s it for now…
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When you forget, the best thing to do is acknowledge and keep moving. I thought this snail shaped card accurately represented my thought process of late!
The snail was a clipart image that was converted and cut w/ my Pazzles...
See, you can be LATE and still have fun!
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Yep… Old habits die hard! Once again, I’m in hurry to get cards done. So here’s a quickie…
Oh to rid myself of my procrastinating ways…
Enjoy… 
