Mother/Daughter Cricut-y Fun

Lately, I've been letting my daughter (6) pick something to cut out (I cut an extra for me).  She picks her own papers, etc.  It's like having a new challenge each time!  Here are some cards we made together.  Joy even drew a little face on the worm the momma bird is bringing to her baby.

"Eight" Layout

I had lots more fun than I expected from this challenge at Bitten by the Bug 2.  The challenge was to use the pointing hand cut from "Graphically Speaking".  This is a great cart, and lucky for me, my fellow scrappy sister gave it to me for my bday.  I am not terribly crazy about that particular image...it just isn't "pretty" to me.  But, I remembered this pic of my son on his 8th bday this Spring.  I took his pic that day and I don't know why he did this (maybe he was telling me he's #1...my children have never had any qualms with self-esteem.  :))  So I got to work.  I love, love the number borders and was thrilled to be able to use one on this layout.  I penstitched around the hand and machine-stitched the top and bottom of the page.  The sleeve on the hand is stamped.  So happy to have another page completed.  TFL!

Expression decorated with Vinyl

This was such an easy project and with almost-instant gratification, too!  (I saw the idea on the Cricut Messageboards several months ago with some beautiful butterflies.)  I used Design Studio to weld my name (Opposites Attract) and the images (Serenade).  Sooo much easier to apply!  I took it to a crop the next morning.  I just have to have it with me now every time I crop.  :)

Pink "Hope" Card

I made this card for the challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot.  I found the sentiment on my Home Decor cart along with the dragonfly/flower image in the background.  I inked the dots on the word and used an MS corner punch.  Hope you like it!

Stylin' Mama Card

Here is a very simple card with a base from A Child's Year (I feel like I use that one all the time) and this sweet, adorable mama from New Arrival.  I gave it to a girlfriend of mine who is just that cute!!

My First Design Studio Project

This is my first try at using Design Studio.  I've learned a ton since then (2 days ago!) and I have another project in the works I will be very excited to share with you all when I get it done.  Bitten by the Bug 2 has a challenge using an apron from From My Kitchen.  I love that cartridge and am thrilled for a chance to play with it.  I used my Scrappy Moms Stamp for the sentiment and MS glitter on the "lace" of the apron.  I am excited to be able to make shaped cards now!

Fun Froggie Card

I had such a fun time making this card for my sister's bday.  I finally gave it to her yesterday, so now I can post it!  She's always liked frogs, so I thought this one from Paisley was perfect.  She is a fellow cricut-er, so she can appreciate it! :)  She is one of my favorite people in the world.  I freehanded the lily pad and glittered some stamped (with gluepad) flourishes in the background.