Joy!

I made this card using the scraps from cutting out some tags and some paper in my stash. You know I have to say that paper does matter because these cards looked way different in Tim Holtz or Graphic 45 paper....just sayin'

Here is a video:



For directions on cutting these pieces, please Click here!
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I think that looking back on 2011, I must say that the most memorable was earning that cruise to the caribbean.  I enjoyed spending time with my darling husband and celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary.


Here is a picture that we took on the Cricut Cruise.  This is my Spring Break layout! 

Pardon the picture is a bit faded and is used more for placement. I am having it printed but, used a print off of my injet for placement and it seems the ink cartridge needs to be replaced. 

Recipe:
SEI En Route paper stack
Celebrate it ribbon "Life's a Beach!"
Cricut Imagine Cartridge Buckaneer
Karen Foster Design Pirate's Life
Button
Adhesive
Pop dots

This photo was taken in the Bahamas on Half Moon Cay.  You can find more information and photos of the Cricut Cruise Here! 

To view my favorite projects of 2011, click here!

I whish you a safe, healthy and happy New Year! I hope 2012 turns out to be a great year!

Quick Tag and Gift Idea!

Now, I thought this would be a great gift to bring for any Holiday parties or even into the New Year as you go visiting friends and relatives. I have seen others skipping away into Valentines already the day after Christmas.  I just think it's too soon and find that this is a wonderful item even for January.  I mean really Winter is still here at least in our area for what seems another six months. OK maybe I exaggerate a bit.  I can say that January is getting into the coldest time for here.  I do hope that you enjoy the video tutorial and for the new people that just received a cricut, I try to also have a few golden nuggets of information for you as well. If you missed yesterday's tutorial showing you how to set up the Cricut Expression 2 for cutting the ornament and Joy cuts, please click here! to view them.





close up:

Setting up your paper quadrants and loading & cutting using the Cricut Expression 2















Assembly of Cricut Scandinavian Christmas Cards Ornament:



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I ordered a personalized mug online and added some yummy dove chocolate discovery items to the mug. Then, I added the tag and tied it with tulle.  An instant yummy favor or treat for anyone to enjoy! You can also add a bottle of chocolate martini mix as well.  If you are in the Valentine's mood, Click here! for more ideas!

Here is the other Joy cricut cut from the tutorial after assembly:

For the Blitsy items, they brought back the items over the holidays. It changes three times a week and the specials last a week unless oh wait!  If it gets blitsed, it is gone so quickly if there is more demand than supply.  oh the stress! 

So the new site is Blitsy and you can access it by clicking here! you can let them know that I sent you just by clicking the link plus it allows you to become a member as well.  Membership is free and no obligation to buy.  I think you'll love the savings like I did so, I thought that I'd let you know too. I mean it's a savings big time on so many items that we know and love already! On top of it! Blitsy is offering a chance for you to win a $200 Blitsy credit for you and I each! wow!  That sure would bring some Holiday Cheer!

Joy to the World!

Here is a video tutorial using the Cricut and Cricut Expression 2. These can be used to make Thank you cards, New Years cards or work on your Christmas Cards for next year! :)  Either way these videos also help you to learn how to space cuts on the mat and cut pieces for paper piecing creating layered pieces for layouts and cards.

Part 1:



Part 2:




Here is the layout on the cricut Expression 2.









You can cut out the pieces on another cricut machine such as cricut expression, cricut imagine or follow my directions in the video above for the Cricut Expression 2. If you are on email subscription, click here! to view the three videos.

Here is the video on the assembly:


I used a number of Tim Holtz items that I purchased on the Blitsy site.

For the Blitsy items, they brought back the items over the holidays. It changes three times a week and the specials last a week unless oh wait!  If it gets blitsed, it is gone so quickly if there is more demand than supply.  oh the stress! 

So the new site is Blitsy and you can access it by clicking here! you can let them know that I sent you just by clicking the link plus it allows you to become a member as well.  Membership is free and no obligation to buy.  I think you'll love the savings like I did so, I thought that I'd let you know too. I mean it's a savings big time on so many items that we know and love already! On top of it! Blitsy is offering a chance for you to win a $200 Blitsy credit for you and I each! wow!  That sure would bring some Holiday Cheer!

I made a second card using the waste of the ornament background along with the assembled joy cricut cut.

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Happy Holidays!