a cute thank you card

This is a design that I reproduced from a design I found on Pinterest. Unfortunately the link is from cricut.com and only links to the main page, if this is your design please let me know so that I can give credit where it is due!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope 
• Various card-stock
• Clear gem embellishments (flower middles)
• Cricut George and Basic Shapes

cards for kids

These are some cards I made recently for some of the little ones in my life. I love making cards for kids!

 The first card is a tri-fold and collaboration between my mother and I that was made for my little cousin:

The second card I made for my nephew's birthday, I just finished it today. I got to use my favorite cartridge  and I love how it turned out, it's so cute!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 5x7 in white card and envelope
• various card-stock colors and patterns 
• Clear gem embellishments  
• Cricut Paper Lace cartridge (happy birthday)
• Cricut Cupcake Lite ("emily" and cupcake) 
• Cricut Create-a-Critter (octopus, telescope and "Ahoy")
• Scrappy Moms Hooray for Birthdays "Hooray... it's your Birthday!"

bright and cheerful birthday card

This card kind of came together on it's own, the only thing I had planned out was that it was going to have the bird I chose and the general color scheme. I am so happy with this card!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope
• DCVW Citrus Matstack (flowery backdrop)
• other various card-stock colors
• Fiskars "lace" corner punch
• EK Success medium round corner punch
• Celebrate It 360 White Ribbon
• Clear gem embellishments (head feathers on bird)
• Cricut Florals Embellished cartridge (bird)
• Cricut Paper Lace cartridge (happy birthday)

happy father's day!

I wanted something simple and easy to duplicate that was not feminine. I browsed the Cricut Craftroom cuts and found this father's day bundle on sale at $1.99, I knew it would work perfectly for both my father and father-in-law!

What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 4x5.5 in white card and envelope 
• various card-stock colors
•  Cricut Craftroom Exclusives Father's Day Best Dad Ever (car)

birthday card for a (stinky) man

This was a simple and quick card I made for my brother's birthday. I never know what to do for a masculine card. He has always been the smelly one in the family and I felt this was well suited!

 
What I used:

• Autumn Leaves 5x7 in white card and envelope
•  cardstock
•  Cricut Campin' Critters cartridge
•  Scrappy Moms Furry Friends "Have a Scent-sational Day"

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!"