Addressing envelopes with the Cricut Explore

Here is a video I did per request by some interested persons on FB.

Let's Make it Personal

And I'm doing just that and enjoying it while crafting with the new Cricut Explore.  Let's just say that I am EXPLORing new possibilities. LOL. I know what you maybe thinking, "Oh no, not another Cricut" Well, I did take the plunge again and so far, so good.  I especially am quite satisfied with the writing feature this machine has.  For my post this month, I made a few samples to show you how you can personalize many of your crafty projects or gifts. Let's start first with a few handmade bags that I cut and also wrote my name and a sentiment on.

Next, I designed some business cards and address labels.  Here's what I did to create the business cards:
First, I found some frames that I owned and placed them on the Design Space canvas

Then I made sure the shapes could be ungrouped so that I could create two layers: one for the written part and one to coordinate as a bottom layer.

Next I choose a font and added it to the top shape. You can use
true type fonts with this machine.

And here is the finished project and some address labels. I basically
did the same thing with the labels( sorry, I had to cover up my
address.

Personally yours,

Hats off to our Graduates

Well , can you believe it? It is that time of year again.  GRADUATION. So, hats off to all the graduates out there that have worked hard. I created a few projects that would be ideal to give to some of those who have reached their goal.  All of these were die-cut using the Silhouette Cameo and  the die-cuts can be found in the Silhouette Store.  I created two gift cards and one box card.  So why not try one of these quick projects and show your appreciate for our graduates.

Spring up Memories

I had to remind myself recently not to forget where I came from or rather how I got started. This is in reference to paper crafting.  I started with scrapbooking and doing layouts.  So I thought why not return to the passion that got me started. This month I decided to do a spring layout.  Nothing really fancy just a sample of my style.  I love to layer a lot on my layouts and so here ......

I am and this is how I have evolved over the years. I grabbed some pictures I recently took and got busy.  The layout is of my granddaughter who recently got a new bicycle.  I bet we all can remember those days.  I used my Silhouette to cut all the die cut images.  The background paper is so Spring.  As I said, nothing fancy, just some paper, embellishments and memories.  Do you remember how or why you started scrapbooking?  Why not take a walk down memory lane and remind yourself where you came from.

A Bowl of Yummy Goodies

Here is my small Washi tape collection.  I thought that this new "must -have" craft supply was gone and forgotten but it continues to fascinate crafters in every type of crafty way. It now has captured my fascination.

My Altered Composition Planner/Art Journal

I was inspired to create another altered composition book but with a different twist.  This composition serves as a planner/art journal.  I'm loving the journey.  So here are just a few pages from that planner.  I was inspired by the talent Claudia Rossi (YouTube) and there are several other artists that are doing this project as well. So check out Claudia's channel and goggle some others to see how much fun this is.

Captured

Aside from doing layouts, there are other creative ways to display your memories.  With a little ingenuity and some found objects you will be amazed at the things you can create.  My project this month fits that description.  When I do my "junkin around" at my local thrift stores, I always grab a few picture frames.  These are perfect fits for a vast array of crafty projects.  With this project I adhered some lightweight wire to an inexpensive picture frame, applied some paint and in an instant( not really that fast) a nifty home decor piece was born.  Of course I added some embellishments( but not too heavy so as not to take away from the focal point) The instant photo frame was cut using a cookie cutter die and the "Captured" die-cut was cut using my Silhouette Cameo.  So why not try to craft up some of your own "instant" memories.