A Tri-Shutter Card

This was my first attempt with making what some people call a Tri-Shutter card. It was very fun to make and the embellishing options are endless since there are so many faces of the card to decorate. This one was made especially for my brother and sister-in-law's 25th wedding anniversary (and their last name is Swan - hence the swans on the card). I really like the way it came out and I can definitely see many more of these cards in my future.

I downloaded a cut file for the card from Okieladybug's craft blog (a link is in my sidebar to her blog) but you can also make these fairly easily without the file and using a Scor-pal (a link to their site is also in my sidebar).

If you have not tried one of these cards yet, what's stopping you!

Gate Fold Wedding/Anniversary Card

Here is a card that I have made several times now and thought I would share - it is a 6x11.5 gate fold card - made especially for a wedding or anniversary. The cartridges that I used were the Paper Doll Dress-up and George & Basic shapes. The file is sized so that the dolls will fit perfectly inside. I have grouped together the items that I wanted to cut out of the same color papers. I hope you like the file and enjoy making one of your own! By the way I also designed an envelope (made with George) and you can find that in my next blog entry!!

Cards - My PDDU Wedding-Anniversary 6x11 Gatefold.cut

Mother's Day 2009

Yet again I could not decide what to make for Mother's Day cards.... so I made and gave two. The first is a "Z" card inspired by cards that I have seen on Angel Stamper's blog. The teapot and teacup are paper piecing patterns that I duplicated in Inkscape and made into svg. files so that I could cut them using my Cricut machine.

The pop-up flower card is a file that ScrappedLives was so kind to share! It is a beautiful card to put together! You should check out both of these blogs for more of their creative projects! I think both my mother and mother-in-law liked both of their cards!

Teagan's First Birthday Cards

So far I have these two cards that I made to choose from for my niece's 1st birthday. The first is a little girl outfit card which I made using a pattern and SCAL. The front of the card is the side with the bunny in the pocket and the back has the rubber ducky sticking out the back pocket.

The other is a paper piecing teddy. I think I may even work on a few more before I decide...that's one problem I always have when I sit down to make something....I always think I can make something better than the last. (This is how I usually make and sometimes give more than one card)! Thanks for looking!

Felicity the Fairy Bear

My daughter's boyfriend asked me if I'd make a card for his mother for Mother's Day. (He actually asked me what I would charge for a card - LOL - like VISA homemade cards are priceless!)

His mom loves fairies so I thought this cute "Tear Bear" fairy bear would be perfect. She was the smallest one that I have made so far, and I am finding out the smaller the harder! She was fun to make though and I am happy with the way she turned out!

A Card by My MOM

Since she won't post her work .... like any good daughter, I'll post it for her. This is the absolutely adorable card that my mother made for my daughter's 20th birthday. My daughter is currently in school to become a Medical Assistant and her card is perfect! I am not sure how well the picture does it justice...it's 3-D! I think you did a FANTASTIC job on this card mom (yes, I know you'll read this sooner or later). I am sure that Sarah will cherish it for years to come! Mom, you should be very proud ~ you are one very talented lady! Love You!

Cards from Templates

Here are a few cards that I made with a template I purchased from "Hot Off the Press". One is called a Giant Spiral Card and one a Giant Flower Card. I got lazy with these and actually bought the templates instead of trying to make one. I am always looking for a different card to make and give.

My Harley Davidson Card

Here is a card I made for my hubby's friend. He loves Harleys! Thanks to Leah (BeeCherryLady) on the Cricut forum for the Harley Davidson logo file. The inside was made with the Paper Dolls cartridge - just changing some of the clothes to fit a Harley hog!

What I Worked On Today...Part One...

I was lucky enough to have the day off of work today, so what else would I choose to do but craft! Just think, house to myself, no one to bug me...heaven!

Today I worked on two Valentine projects. This first one is an original design of mine for a "Key To My Heart" card. It is entirely made from the GBS cartridge. It was one of those ideas that kept running through my mind so today was a good day to act on it. I've included the cut file, if any one is interested.

Cards - My Heart Valentine.cut

Gift Card Wallet

This is my version of a gift card wallet that I had seen floating around. I made these for my father and father-in-law for Father's Day. I put lottery tickets in the front pockets and actual money in the main section of the wallet. This would make a great graduation gift too! The file contains cuts for George and Plantin Schoolbook. There are pages for the Baby Bug, along with pages for the Big Bug. Enjoy!

Gift holder -My Wallet george OR plan schbk..cut

Nuts About You!

Here's a nutty idea for a Valentine's Day Card. It was made using the Doodlecharms cartridge. There was a similar idea in the March issue of PaperCrafts Mag. and I thought a cut file just had to be made. Happy early Valentine's Day!

cards - My acorn card.cut

Umbrella Shower Cards

A quick card I made to be used for Baby or Bridal showers. For some strange reason, I have babies on my mind, so I decorated mine for that purpose. This file has a Big Bug file and a Baby Bug file - the Baby Bug card is a trifold, whereas the Big Bug card only the umbrella lifts up. I hope you enjoy this and please, if you make any cards, share them with me by posting on the Cricut Messageboard.

Cards - My Umbrella Shower Card.cut

Dress Card

There was an adorable little dress card in the March/April issue of Paper Crafts magazine, and so I got this idea for my own dress card. There are two different styles - one a little bit fancier than the other. I can see this made for baby girl shower invitations, announcements, parties, and so much more!

Cards - My Dress Card.cut

Cards - My Baby Bug Dress Card.cut

A Candy Shaped Card

~ Here is one of my favorite shaped cards that can be used for any occasion. I call this "My Candy Shaped Card". I first used this design at Christmas with stamped images of snowmen in the center. (of course I didn't take pictures of those - LOL). I can see this card decorated in SO many different ways - really dressed up or really simple - This is just a quick one I made for Valentine's Day ~

Cards - My Candy Shaped Card.cut

Round Gatefold Card

This is another really cute idea for a card - I can see it being used for so many occasions - it was made with my Big Cricut Bug and the George and Basic Shapes cartridge, but there are two files, one for the Big Bug and one for the Baby Bug.
When it is done - it fits nicely into an invitation size envelope. Hope you like!
Cards - My round gatefold card.cut
Cards - My Baby Bug Round Gatefold Card.cut

Baby Bib Card

This baby bib card can be made on both the Baby Bug and the Expression. It fits into an Invitation size envelope when folded. It would make adorable shower invites or thank yous. If you use this cut file, I'd love to see some of your creations!

Check out what Debbie made using this file - she was very creative - Thanks so much for sharing on the Cricut Messageboard.

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=3963671

Cards - My baby bib card.cut
Cards - My Baby Bug Baby Bib.cut

Thanks to the Wonderful Jen C.

Here is a card that I made for my hubby for Christmas from the wonderfully talented Jen C.'s bikini cut file. I think it is TOO cute!


And this is one I made to hold a Victoria's Secret gift card. I simply stuffed the bra (LOL) with the gift card. It got quite a response! (Front and Back Photos)

My Knight in Shining Armor

This is a card that I created for my hubby on our 24th Anniversary. The Main card was made with my Cricut DS - using the George and Paper Doll cartridges. Happy Anniversary was written using the Beyond Birthdays cartridge. (which could be changed out w/whatever cartridges you have).





Cards - My paper doll anniversary card.cut