The Journey Continues

This is a card I copied straight from a Cricut idea book.  When I first got my Cricut I was so intimidated.  I would cut things out sparingly because I was afraid I would break it or mess it up.  The first paper I ever cut was construction paper because I didn't own any cardstock when I bought the Cricut.  Well, that wasn't a good idea.  The fuzzy stuff on the paper stuck to my mat and made a mess.  You live and you learn.

The inside is computer generated.

 These are birthday cards I've made for different friends and family.  As you can see, I love busy, interactive cards.

It's amazing how long it can take to make a card when you first start.  At least it would take me forever.  Every choice and placement seemed like a major decision. I stayed up until the wee hours working on this one.  I still wouldn't say that I can "whip" out a card or two in no time, but I've come a long way baby!!

I saw this card in a book. I don't even think it was a card.  I think it was some type of scrapbook layout or mini-album.  I thought that it would make a really cool card.  It opens like a book and has a magnet holding it closed.  On the left is a pocket for a gift certificate.

This card was made for a doctor who liked to travel.  The clipboard pulls out and my friend was able to write a little "prescription" for a happy birthday.

The Journey Begins

These are a few of the cards that started me on this journey.  I will post others as I come across them.  I didn't start taking pictures until a few of my friends insisted.  Now I really wish I had a pic of the very first card.

 

I love shiny, sparkly paper and stuff.  You can't really see it on this card (I'm going to have to work on my photo skills) but the teal paper is an American Crafts foil which is really pretty.  The "50" is cut from the Winter Wonderland cartridge which has a very nice font.

This is one of my favorite cards.  Most of my cards have some type of bling or shine, but again, you can't see it.  Waaaah. 

This card is pretty much made by hand.  I used the Accent Essentials cartridge for the tires because I wanted them to look like real monster truck tires. The gifts in the back of the truck were stamped, embossed and colored.  The balloon too.  I cut off the stamped string and added floss, then tied it to the pipe on the truck.

Inaugural Post

So, here is my first post of a card I made for my mother's birthday.  The card base is acetate, although I don't think it's too clear in the picture.  There is a little row of Prima ribbon at the bottom that has pom-pom balls hanging off of it.  I fell in love wth that ribbon when I saw it.