TLC358 Let's Get Wet Challenge - January 4, 2012

I entered this card into the TLC358 Let's Get Wet Challenge on SplitcoastStampers' Monday Try a New Technique.  At this time of year, what a great way to think out of the box and make a wet needle, wet ice bag and some snotty tissues for the Let's Get Wet Challenge.  It seems everyone has been a bit under the weather lately.   The digital stamp is called Cat Flu by Ladybug Crafts Ink and is colored after my sassy cat, Bonnie.  I mimicked the background of the Happy Days designer paper with a white gel pen on the black background and included some stitching which went along with the ribbon perfectly.  Now, the card is being deposited into the mailbox to someone dear who seems to be struggling to Get Well.  Hopefully, this card will help in the healing process.

Organizing Cricut Cartridges - January 3, 2012

Just a little video on how I organize my Cricut Cartridge so they take up less room and are easily transportable.

Frosted Designs Challenge - January 2, 2012

Today, I participated in a Sketch Challenge 31 for a scrapbook page from Frosted Designs.  I thought the page was perfect to start my Christmas 2010 album.  What I loved about this challenge is that I could incorporate Erin Reed's tutorial from Frosted Designs on coloring bling or pearls with copic markers.  I took it a step further, and made a little tutorial regarding the process.  I want to thank Regan who included the pearls in her blog candy in helping to contribute to my page.  I hope you enjoy the design and enjoy watching.....

The products used to create the page are as follows: Little Yellow Bicycle Wonder & Wishes designer paper, Colorbok Green Texture Cardstock, Cricut George & Basic Shapes cartridge for the numbers; Cricut Christmas Cheer cartridge for the banner; Opaline Pearls; Copic Markers R29, G29; Close to My Heart Black and White Journaling Pens; Red Xmas Stickles and Studio G green pigment ink for accenting elements.

Happy New Year - January 1, 2012

My New Year's Resolution is to at least complete one craft project a week.  Looking back at last year, I did not really get to enjoy my hobby to the fullest or get the projects on my list completed.  Therefore, I plan on changing that including getting my Christmas cards done early as well as my Wedding Album completed.  It would also be great to get my birthday cards done ahead of schedule so I am not rushing to complete them.

This card was my husband's birthday card.  The image is a digi image from Ladybug Crafts Ink.  I think the cat is adorable probably because it reminds me of my cat Clyde.  I used Copic Markers to color the Chair, Mouse, and Cat.  I actually used yellow and orange to color the cat and he turned out pretty good.  Happy New Year everyone!  I hope it is the best yet!