my first tri-fold

This one was a 2-in-1 card as I was able to combine both a birthday and Mother's day card! This was my first SUCCESSFUL try at a tri-fold card, instructions I used can be found here. I should say that I did not follow the measurements exactly as I wanted a bigger card but you get the idea.

What I used:

• mixed card-stock
• Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge (sentiments)
• Cricut Cindy Loo cartridge (nesting doll)

easel cards

Pinterest - aside from being full interesting finds, has not only brought me inspiration for card designs but recently I have been finding all kinds of different card styles. I recently tried my hand at what is called an easel card.

As it turns out, easel cards are quite easy to make. I have seen this style used for shape cards, off-set and front-facing (like what I have done below). I forgot to take step-by-step pictures but if you look around you can find instructions. Maybe next time I will do a tutorial.

What I used:

• mixed card-stock
• Clear gem embellishments (center of flowers behind butterfly)
• Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge (raised ledge to hold card open)
• Cricut Picturesque cartridge (butterfly)
• Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge (cupcake and cherry)
• Cuttlebug 5x7 Polka Dots Embossing Folder (behind cupcake)
• Scrappy Moms Hooray for Birthdays "Happy Birthday to you!"

baby showers and an engagement!

aside from the seemingly endless list of birthdays and anniversaries I have been working on some special cards for some special milestones happening all around. so I have today some baby shower cards (my mother and I each have one to attend) and an engagement card for my sister-in-law and her new fiance.

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope 
• K&Company Baby Mat Pad (backdrops)
• Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge
• Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments "Congrats on your new addition!" (on inside)
• Cuttlebug 5x7 Polka Dots Embossing Folder

 What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 5x7 in white card and envelope
• DCVW Citrus Matstack (flowery backdrop)
• Cricut Everyday Pop-Up Cards for sentiment

happy easter!

I wanted to keep this card as simple as possible as I was short on time and had 6 cards to make. I had other plans but waited too long to get started (lesson learned for Christmas)... well I guess there is always next year!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope
• Various card-stock
• Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge
• Scrappy Moms Furry Friends "wishing you a HOPPY day"

birthday card for my dad

Today is my dad's birthday! Growing in a bilingual family April fool's was always poisson d'avril which translates to "april fish". This is what I came up with.

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 5x7 in white card and envelope
• Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge
• Scrappy Moms Hooray for Birthdays "Happy Birthday to you!"
• Scrappy Moms Amusing Animals "Fishing you a great day"
• Cuttlebug A2 Spots and Dots emboss folder

happy healing!

I made this card for my mother after she had surgery a couple of days ago. It was quick and totally last-minute but one of my favorites to date.

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope
• DCVW Citrus Matstack (yellow base on front of card)
• Cricut Florals Embellished cartridge for flower
• Scrappy Moms Everyday Greetings "Happy Healing"

goodbye to a friend

This past fall hubby made friends with the GTI guy at work. An Australian man who often introduces himself as "Dingo". It didn't take long for Dingo and hubby to hit it off. Bonding over beer, video games and electronics. There has definitely been a bro-mance brewing! Well soon we will be saying goodbye to this new friend of ours as he is moving back to Australia. I made him this card on behalf of hubby, cheesy I know but it works!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope
• DCVW Citrus Matstack (blue base on front of card)
• Cricut Create-a-Critter cartridge for koala and cloud
• Cricut Everyday Pop-Up Cards for air plane and sentiment
•  Scrappy Moms Amusing Animals "G'day mate!"

Looking at the picture makes me think i need to do something with the word "TRIP". I'll have to figure something out!