Almost Summer Layout

Yes, It's almost SUMMER!  In anticipation for this season, I created a layout using the Art Nouveau Cricut cartridge.  I picked the cart up this weekend at Michael's.  After seeing some really neat projects using this cart, I decided I had to have it.  The sunflowers were cut at 7" and 5" inches and the centers were embossed using the Cuttlebug.  The font was also cut from the cart at 1.5"  The dragonfly was cut at 3" and also embossed with the Cuttlebug.  The background frame was cut using the Elegant Edges cart at 9".  I then added some bling in random spots.  For the mat I used a piece of kraft cardstock

CDs- my newest creative craze

What can you do with old discarded CDs? How about a scrapbook layout? That's just what I did. I was inspired by two crafty ladies on YouTube(IVY5 and Ms.KOOLKAT007). These ladies created some awesome projects and here is mine (maybe we should change the name to Creative Display layouts)

Bridal Shower With the Cricut

For a recent bridal shower, me and a few of my crafty girls got together and created some decor for the party. We made some floral centerpieces using the Flower Shoppe cart and I made a banner using the Storybook cart. I also used that same cart to create a cardbox, I used two unused show boxes and some patterned paper and some other embellies. Another crafty friend made the cake which was great. The sign-in board was decorated with more paper flowers. It was a dry-erase board so everyone signing in had their permanent signature for the couple to cherish. Here are a few pics.

All Boxed Up!

Ever seen a boxed card? No, not a box of cards, but a boxcard. These unique creations can be found on blogs and YouTube. I used lightweight chipboard and mini cabbage roses. The butterflies are the Martha Stewart punch. The butterfly inside is a Sissix die. To add more detail I added some beaded trim.

Giveaway!!!!

Michele at Thoughts of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker is giving away 2 Garden Soup Cricut cartridges on her blog. Check it out

Layout Share

How I created this:

Cardstock: Glitz and Glitter stack

Cricut: Cindy Loo: #3

Lacy Labels: All Girl

Jasmine: shes

Digital: Photo Corners

Imagine: Journal tab

Imagine More Cards, Notebook

Doodles

Wallpaper Upcycle/recycle

While perusing my town one day, I came across some discarded wallpaper books that were thrown alongside a street curve. At first glance, my interest was peaked but I passed them by. A few days later I noticed they were still there, so guess what? I picked them up and added them to my collection of crafty chaos. After much effort and hard work as well as some surfing the web, I got two of the books apart so that I could use most of the material. I cut some flowers with my Cricut and here is the result: