What Does the Fox Say...

These festive little foxes come from Woodland Whimsy Animals .  Aren't they dreamy?  And the best part -- they are free with Cricut Access.

They have a very southwest feel to me so I added the Happy Birthday title for the Southwest cartridge along with arrows and chevrons from various carts (see below). 

 

I welded the little fox to the base card so his tail would hand down past the edge.  Then I extended the back of the card by welding a rectangle to the bottom. I really think this added interest to the card. 

 

Inside of one says, "That's what the fox says".  Inside of the other says, "I hope all your wildest dreams come true".  I created the sentiment in Design Space and "flattened" to print, so no fussy gluing on the inside.

Had a little glue ooze on this Gray card so I just traced the edges with my glitter gel roller. 

Challenges I am entering this in:
Simon Says Stamp: Flora or Fauna Monday Challenge (closes Sunday 17 July)
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes (Closes 20 July)
Crop Stop: Anything goes (closes 31 July)


Cartridges Used: (all cuts free with Cricut Access!)

• Woodland Whimsy Animals (fox)- Cricut Access Only
• When I was a Kid (cascading arrow heads horizontal on bottom)
• Southwest (title)
• Boho Graphic Iron-on (long arrows on top)
• Bits and Piece (card base with chevrons)
• Folk Art Festival (inside sentiment) 

Other Supplies:

• Cricut Explore (required for Cricut Design Space and Cricut Access)
• Glue and tape runner
• Glitter gel pen
• Color Printer (for inside "flattened sentiment)
• Cardstock:
• Gray
• Crisp White
• Purple
• Burnt Orange or Terracotta
• Midnight Blue
• Deep Forest Green
• Sage

Please let me know if you have any questions and as always, God bless and happy scrappin'!

Mermaid Shadow Box Easel Card

It is a hot one here in south Texas on this glorious 4th of July Weekend.  How about a refreshing deep waters card to cool things down a bit....

This beautiful, shimmering, 3D, birthday card was made using Dimensional Scenes - Mermaid Tales

I made it a easel card, added a gift card holder

This is of moderate difficulty using Cricut Design Space. 


I welded wording on to the frame and added and extra shell from Life's A Beach

Papers are laid out in "sync" order of cutting line-up

For me, one of the most tedious parts is choosing all the papers.  This project has eleven (11) different papers - most have a shimmering nature.

 

Blogs I am sharing on:

1. Die Cutting Divas (Birthday Challenge #272)
2. Cut it up (3D challenge #99) (be sure to check in next week for their  #100 and blog candy)
3. The Diva's that cut ...paper (Make it Glitter challenge)
4. DL.ART (Summertime Challenge #183)

 

Supply List:

• Cricut Explore Air
• Cricut Design Space (access)
• Dimensional Scenes - Mermaid Tales (free with Cricut access)
• Life's a Beach
• Papers: All Over Water print (NRN Designs), foiled wave, Glitzy Pastels, Pear paper, Cardstock
• Paper glaze (I used liquid glass from CTMH)
• Glue / tape runner
• Metallic sticker dots, brads, or bling
• Cuttlebug / die cut machine
• Happy Birthday die cut (I used Spellbinders Phrase Set one)
• Pop dots

Please feel free to PM if you have any questions and I will be more than happy to give you any info I can.

 

Thanks for looking, God bless and happy scrappin'

 

 

 

BOX CARDS

I have been going goo goo for the new All Occasion Box Card Cartridge from Lori Whitlock.  So here are several I have done in the last month or two.  They include Birthday, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Baby, and Wedding.  Love, love, love these box cards. 

MOTHER'S DAY CARD

 They fold up flat and the flaps flip up to keep safe for mailing.!

 I used some clear left over packaging and cut strips to give a “floating image”.

WEDDING CARD

Added embossing from an Anna Griffin Folder and some mini pearls for an extra touch - lovely! 

FOR THE GRADUATE

I added some of my own cuts for the "Class of 2016" and some balloons that were not on the original cut file.

Gift card holder added to back of box.

WELCOME LITTLE ONE

I added a coordinating gift card holder for these. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (sharing this with The Paper Players blog)

I welded two pieces together, added a fold line to give a little spot for a personnel note

Sharing this one on The Paper Players

I used the clear plastic here for the base -  love how the explore can cut through so many materials.

I used left over packaging strips again to give a “floating image”.  

I added addition Cricut cuts to come of these to give them my own touch. .

This cartridge is not included in Cricut Access and requires an additional purchase -  It is so worth it for these cute pop up boxes.

I will be posting a few more of my own designs soon.   

I'm Back

Cards I will be sharing soon

Hello fellow crafters.   I was on a craft hiatus for quite some time due to the nasty fact that I need to earn some income for the family.  (What a shocker it was to go back into the workforce after being a SAHM for over 18 years) but that is a story for another time.

More recently, I am back at home; (for now – yeah!)  and I am selling cards at a thrift store – way cool!.  While I am not selling enough to support my crafting supply addictions at least it is an accuse to craft. 

 As far as crafting goes I have been busy!!! 

Since I have made so many cards as of late I am just going to post them without much commentary on the process.  However, if you would like any specifics, Please, please, please feel free to PM and I will be happy to get you any info I can. 

Note: Most die cuts and embossing where done with a Cricut machine or the Cuttlebug.
I have purchased the Cricut Explore Air and love it!!!  It does everything I had hoped the Cricut imagine would do and more (we cricutteers  know how that ended). I also signed up for Access through Cricut Design Space – really enjoying that freedom as well. 

Posting Father’s Day cards momentarily

As always – God bless and Happy Scrappin’!