Dude!

Hi There,

This card I made a few weeks back. It was for my nephew birthday this week. I suspect he might not have it yet as I didn't get it in the mail till last week. :(

All images and pattern paper from JT Art Cartridge. I had take some more picture to show how everything was layered but they are a bit blurry and I don't have the card any longer.

Black dew drops to fill the empty spaces and balance the card.

I'll be back tomorrow to post my sons birthday card.

See you then!

Yvonne

Paws-atively Precious!

Happy Monday Morning!

The week is off to a particularly good start...this is my first official post for the Creative Critterz Imagination blog  and I'm very exciting to be working with such a great group of ladies. Every Monday I'll be posting my project featuring the Cricut Imagine. There will be a variety of themes to get your creative juices flowing.

Our first theme is " Critter Cuteness Cards."

I had a lot of fun with this card and even tried out a different product in my Imagine....more about that later.

The pattern paper and images are from Best Friends. The chair I choose to omit the first layer and I added the cat image to the chair. I switched up the sweater color for a better match and changed the border coloring to brown and .2 thickness.
Chair 3"
Cat 1 1/2"

The base size of the card 5 1/2 x 11 and directions can be found at Splitcoast Stampers.

Many of the patterns on the Imagine cartridges have a distressed look to them and if you print a sheet, and cut it you don't get even coloring all around the edges. To even out the look I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen on the edges.

Swiss Dots embossing folder for background. For matching ribbon I spritzed Bahama Blue Glimmer Mist over Ivory ribbon. Black micro pen for stitching around card and dew drops for embellishments.

Now for the good part....the saying "paws-atively precious" was made with the Imagine and Grafix Rub-Onz Transfer Film. I did the designing in the Cricut Craft Room using Jasmine font at .5. This transfer film is great for journalling (I don't like my handwriting), sentiments or verses for cards or actual images. Basically you are creating a rub-on with this product. The product comes with clear directions and is easy to use.

Be sure to check in each day this week as the rest of the design team showcases their projects. I'm sure you're in for some great eye candy!

                                                                      Yvonne

Something To Crow About!

Hi There!

Wednesday...half way through the week. Actually I kinda like the week days...I have the house all to myself. :)

I've got some exciting new to share....I made the design team for Creative Critterz Imaginations. This is a blog that features the Cricut Imagine. There will be a variety of projects so even if you don't have an Imagine there will still be lots of great ideas to spark your creative energy. I look forward to working with all the other gals. Be sure to drop by the Creative Critterz blog as they are showcasing each designer all week long.

I decided to make this card when I found out the news. The images and paper patterns are from Imagine More Cartridge. The card is 5 1/2" square. The rooster and chick are one of the images that doesn't have the layering option. However the border and the top saying are cut separtely.

The "or Tweet" was generated using the Cricut Craft Room. If you're not familiar with that it will be a FREE on-line design too that can be used with your Cricut. Like the gypsy or design studio but with a few more options. The Cricut Craft Room (CCR) is still in beta testing but it must be getting closer to release to the general population. I printed the green background and then printed my font overtop of the green. The punches used to cut and layer those words are from Stampin' Up.

Have a great rest of the week.

Yvonne

Another Robot

Good Morning...

Just a quick little post today. Robot cut at 6". Pattern paper  printed from Country Carnival cartridge.

His head and body are filled with Easter treats. lol

Plan on getting a card ready for tomorrow. Didn't have time yesterday as I was getting a package together to mail out. Watch your mailbox Xavier...your birthday is getting close.

Yvonne

Cardabilities #27 - A Little This, A Little That

Hello There...

It's Sunday and I hadn't planned on sharing a card today but the creative mojo was working well so here goes....

The sketch is from Cardabilities. Be sure to check out what the design team has done and link your card to their blog.

I've tried lots of different techniques with this card.

All the paper was white cardstock printed on the Cricut Imagine  using Elise cartridge. Can you tell I'm having fun!

The bird was cut at 2" from Home Accents.

The flower cut from Wedding cartridge at 2.2" & 1.7". Each flower was cut a total of 4 times.

I used the Crafty Chronicle Newspaper by Debbie Salazar.

Altered the color of the paper with Glitter Mist to co-ordinate.

Brown liner pen to make the stitching. Tim Holtz Tea Dye ink for the distressing and the dew drops are smaller than the regular sized ones.

Time to get out of the craft room and go for a walk.

I'll see what I can get together for tomorrow...in the meantime enjoy your Sunday.

Yvonne