Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!

I am in the process of moving and also going to Arkansas to spend the Holidays with my family so will be offline for about a week

Until my return stay safe and warm

If any of you would like to have some of your work posted please send me an email at laura@imagewhatyoucando.com



Laura's Mini Book

Sweet Sassy Diva's Design Team was given a challenge to create a mini-book

Here is my version......hope you like it!

RECIPE

BEIGE SHEET OF 3M POST-IT BEIGE CRAFT ADHESIVE PAPER

6X12 SHEET OF BLUE CARD STOCK

10 6X12 SHEETS WHITE CARD STOCK

RED MARTHA STEWARTS GLITTER GLUE PEN

GOLD MARTHA STEWARTS GLITTER GLUE PEN

SMALL OFF WHITE PRIMA ROSE

CINCH-IT MACHINE

CINCH-IT BINDING WIRES

DIRECTIONS

FIRST I CREATED MY SHOE IN MAKE THE CUT SOFTWARE...I ACTUALLY DOWNLOADED THE SHOE SVG BUT DON'T REMEMBER WHERE...I RESIZED IT TO 5.0 INCHES AND CREATED A SHADOW LAYER...SO THE BLACK IS THE SHADOW...THE RED IS THE ACTUAL CUT....I PRINTED AND CUT BOTH ON THE BEIGE 3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER

I THEN USED A CURVED SQUARE SHAPE FROM MAKE THE CUT SOFTWARE SIZED AT 5.5 INCH AND CUT OUT 2 BLUE AND 20 WHITE

NOW PEEL OFF BACKING FROM THE SHOE PARTS AND LAYER ON THE BLUE

I THEN USED RED GLITTER ON THE RED PART OF THE SHOE TO GLAMOUR IT UP

(YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE SPARKLE!!!!!!!!)

THEN I TOOK THE GOLD GLITTER AND GLAMMED UP THE ROSE ADDED A LITTLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HEEL AND ADDED DEFINITION TO THE INSIDE OF THE SHOE WITH IT

I GLUED ON THE ROSE.....AND ADDED AN L WITH RHINESTONES

NOW I GOT READY TO PUT MY BOOK TOGETHER SO OUT CAME MY CINCH-IT

PULL PEG 1 AND ALL AFTER PEG 10

AFTER ALL SHEETS HAVE THEIR HOLES I ADDED TO MY CINCH WIRE THEN CUT EXCESS WIRE OFF...NOW TO THE BACK OF THE CINCH-IT TO CINCH THE WIRES TOGETHER

VOILA!

Laura

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Post-It Notes Covers

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Hope all of you are staying nice and warm.....we have another snow storm here today...last week we got 7 inches..don't know how much we will get today

Since I don't have money for Christmas gifts I am making them .... here are just a couple of what I am making

This one was done using flower soft and coloring a digital stamp from Priscilla's....really like how the flower soft made it look like real flowers

This one I created using a free stamp I received from Peachy Keen Stamps when purchasing from their Black Friday Sale......isn't it cute??????????

Stay safe and warm!!!!!



Western Santa Christmas Card

This card is sort of a twofer ggggggggg

You have 2 options....create a Snowflake Card or add the Western Santa for a Santa Card

RECIPE:

6X12 WHITE LINEN CARDSTOCK BASE

6X6 PIECE OF WHITE 3M POST-IT ADHESIVE CRAFT PAPER

GLITTER

SMALL PIECES OF COLORED 3M POST-IT ADHESIVE CRAFT PAPER - FOR SANTA

MARTHA STEWARD WHITE GLITTER GLUE - FOR SANTAS BEARD AND MUSTACHE

MARTHA STEWARD BLUE GLITTER GLUE - FOR SANTAS EYES

OPTIONAL:  INK AND INK PAD TO STAMP SENTIMENT INSIDE CARD

DIRECTIONS

START WITH YOUR 6X12 BASE CARDSTOCK AND FOLD IN HALF

NEXT I CUT THE SNOWFLAKE THAT WAS DOWNLOADED FROM PENNY DUNCAN (THANKS PENNY!) AT SIZE 5 INCHES ON WHITE 6X6 PIECE OF 3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER

ONCE CUT I REMOVED THE BACKING AND SPRINKLED ON MY ULTRA FINE GLITTER...3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER MAKES THIS PROCESS SO EASY!

I THEN RUN THE SNOWFLAKE THROUGH MY XYRON TO PUT ADHESIVE ON THE BACK TO STICK TO MY CARD BASE

FOR THE SNOWFLAKE CARD THAT COMPLETES IT EXCEPT FOR PUTTING YOUR SENTIMENT INSIDE



OK NOW FOR THE SANTA PART...I TOOK JUST SMALL PIECES JUST LARGE ENOUGH TO DO EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL CUTS FROM COLORED 3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER...PEELED THE BACKING OFF AND LAYERED ON

FOR HIS BEARD, MUSTACHE AND EYEBROWS I USED THICK AMOUNT OF MARTHA STEWARDS WHITE GLITTER GLUE TO GIVE A TEXTURED EFFECT

I USED SMALL AMOUNT OF BLUE MARTHA STEWARDS GLITTER GLUE FOR HIS EYES

HERE IS A CLOSE UP OF HOW HE LOOKS.....THINKING MY BASE COLOR INSTEAD OF BLACK I SHOULD HAVE USED A DARD BEIGE......OH WELL THE KIDS WILL LIKE IT ANYWAY :o)



HOPE YOU LIKED THEM!

Laura

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Doesn't Anyone want a gift?

So far only have heard from Tracy so she has her free gift....how about the rest of you...if you have joined as a follower and you post something on my post it project you are eligible...just send me a email to
laura@imaginewhatyoucando.com so I can send it to you ok?

Everyone is a winner in my book!

Just A Little Note

Anyone joiniing today will also get my free gift so make sure to send me that email to laura@imaginewhatyoucando.com so I can send you your gift also

I will be sending all my emails out tonight

Hugs
Laura

BLOG HOP WINNER - EVERYONE READ PLEASE

Whoo Hoo it was a wonderful day everyone...thank you all that joined and posted

We had a total of 42 posts...2 posts were mine so I subtracted them from the count

Random Generator picked the number

Charo said...

Love the colors!
And the project!

December 4, 2010 6:37 PM

Charo you won so please email me at laura@imaginewhatyoucando.com so I can send you your prize

Now I hope all the rest of you are still reading......I have a surprise for you!

Everyone that posted is going to get a gift from me so email me at laura@imaginewhatyoucando.com and I will send you a pressie also.......and that means our winner actually is going to get 2 sets free and all of you are getting one......but all of you are winners in my book!



Whoo Hoo My Very First Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Sweet Sassy Diva's Design Team Post-it Blog hop!

Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy the wonderful projects as well as a chance to win some blog candy along the way! The challenge is to use the Post-it Paper in a unique project.

You just left

Jamie

If you just started on the Hop here is the complete list of all of us participating

SWEETSASSYDIVA DESIGNERS!

SweetSassyDiva 

Rebecca

Carissa

Jamie

Laura         You are here!

Abby 

Alma

Kristin

Jennifer

If you arrived here first, be sure to head on over to SweetSassyDiva's blog http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/ to see all the wonderful projects that everyone made! 

Special thank you to Post-it for donating the wonderful blog candy!

Now I have a little Blog Candy for you...make sure you have become a follower...then make a comment to this post....I will then have the Random Generator pick the winner!

Now what will you win?  Hmmmmmmmm  How about the following sets of graphics to use when creating your Cards and Scrapbook Pages

If you would like to see more of this type of clipart for your projects I sell them for $1 a set on my site at

http://www.imaginewhatyoucando.com

Here is my 3M Post-It Craft Paper Project...all was printed and cut on the 3M Paper using my Cricut Imagine and the Exclusive Lori's Garden Imagine Art Cartridge..hope you like it!

The sponsor of the Blog Hop is Post-it. 

They have donated some wonderful Post-it paper and a Post-it paper purse dispenser to be given away to one lucky person.  Sweet Sassy Diva will pull a name from the comments on all of the blogs.  

So get those comments in everybody.....Good Luck!



Joyful Christmas Card

This card was such a joy to make with the new 3M Post-It Craft Paper

This card was created for the Sweet Sassy Diva Blog hope you like it!  Make sure to hop over to Sweet Sassy Diva Blog and check out all the rest of the projects for this week...they are all so neat!

RECIPE

12X12 WHITE CARD STOCK - CUT TO 8.5X5.5

RED 3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER CUT AT 4.25X5.25

WHITE 3M POST-IT CRAFT PAPER CUT AT 4.0X5.0

3 STRIPS PATTERNED CHRISTMAS PAPER CUT AT 5.0X1.0

SMALL PIECE OF GREEN CARD STOCK

Ok first I created on Sure Cuts A Lot my basic card cutting file which is included here...just click on picure to download

I then folded the largest cut which was my white card stock in half this is your card base

the second cut which in this picture is showing green was my red 3M Post-It Craft Paper

I peeled the back off the post-it paper and applied to the white...easy peazy!

then your next cut in the picture is showing as light blue...I cut white 3M Post-it Craft Paper

Again easy peasy...peel the backing off and attach to the red

You next cut is showing as light green strips...you may use ribbon or I used the cuts on some really nice Christmas Patterned Paper I had and used my snail glue to adhere to the project.

Now instead of the big square cuts to go on top of everything I chose to cut my scalloped green cardstock on my Imagine using one of the included shapes...it was then stamped with the greeting and some glitter glue applied in a few areas and inked around the edges and dimensions added to pop up on the card for dimension (Note: I'd like to thank Carol for helping with this part of the card)

Next I cut the small green and white labels from 3M Post-It Paper and affixed to the card and then wrote 2010 with my Martha Stewart Gold Glitter Pen

Then for extra dazzle the tree was just something I already had that I thought would be cute...then I created the snowflake by cutting on my Imagine from my Winter Lace Cricut Cartridge set at 2.5 inches out of white 3M Post-It Paper...then peeled the backing off and applied ultra fine glitter to the tacky side (which I might add is so much easier than trying to glue and glitter on something so detailed) ... I then pop dotted it on to the card

Hope you like my project

~

Laura

Laura

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Lori's Garden Home Sweet Home!

 

In this Project, I used the new 3M Post-It Craft Paper that the Design Team of SweetSassyDiva Blog will use this week in their projects. 

Let me tell you this paper is fantastic...especially when making delicate cuts that you wouldn't ordinarily want to have to glue on!

Oh I am definitely going to love using this paper when cutting out intricate snowflakes and attaching to my projects. Thank you Bobbi Jo and 3M for allowing me to try it out! This wonderful paper is for sale at JoAnn's, Michael's and Amazon.com ...I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up at Walmart eventually.

RECIPE:

Cricut Imagine

Cricut Imagine Art Cartridge - Lori's Garden

3M Post-It Adhesive Craft Paper - White

2 sheets White 12x12 Card Stock

Prima Roses

Martha Stewart Glue Glitter Pens

Jolee's Flowering Branches



DIRECTIONS:



With your Cricut Imagine and the Lori's Garden cartridge print out the wording wallpaper for your background on a 12x12 piece of white cardstock (just a note- the wording is The Constitution of the United States)

Now, go into the images part of the cartridge and on your other piece of 12x12 white cardstock print and cut the lacy green border with the florals in the corner

This will cut out the center white part but I added it back as I didn't want the wording showing back through where my birds and cages were going to be. So just affix both pieces to your background

Now, I took a 8.5x12 piece of white 3M Post-It Adhesive Cardstock and print and cut the Birds, Birdcage and flowering limb and removed the backing and adhered to my project...that paper is just amazing!

I then went to altering my project....I took the Martha Stewart silver glitter glue pen and drew in the chains and metal work on the cage and bird swing...it really makes it look quite 3D in person

and you KNOW how I love glitter!

Then to really make everything pop, I added my glittered large Prima roses...and then the smaller ones...and then added the flowering branches by Jolee that I just simply adore as well.

There is green felt on the leaves of the large Prima Roses...there was just nothing in this project that I could use the cuddle bug on as all the pieces were too large to put in it. Plan on having a custom frame created for this but for now has ribbon attached to the back to hang on the wall.

Hope you liked my creation...watch for more projects made with the 3M Post-It Adhesive Craft Paper and also from the Lori's Garden Cricut Imagine Cartridge!


Breast Cancer Card

Hi just wanted to give you just a little bio about me, and to let you know how excited and pleased I am to be part of SweetSassyDiva's Design Team!

I started crafts at the ripe age of 7 my grandmother started teaching me to Crochet and Knit, then age 8 she taught me Ceramics, and at the age of 9 she taught me Flower Arranging.  I later on learned how to create Porcelain Dolls and also Macrame'.  I went to College for Computer Programming and Business Administration.  Then, the world of Machine Embroidery fell into my lap and I have been creating and selling my Machine Embroidery Designs on my website since 1998.  I only recently found my way to making cards and scrapbooking and I just love it!

You will find with my projects I love bling.....the more the better!

Recipe for My Breast Cancer Card


1 12x12 sheet of Pink Cardstock
1 12x12 sheet of Soft Green Cardstock
1 12x12 sheet of White Cardstock
1 sentiments stamp
1 printout of graphic - I used 2 graphics from embroidery designs
from our website and combined them together. If you would
like the same graphics the original artwork can be purchased
from JRhettgraphics.com
Inkpad to stamp you sentiment and also to ink your edges on cut
white cardstock
Pink Ribbon
Rhinestone dots
Prima Glitter Rose
Double-sided tape
Popup dots
Aleenes Glue or Hot Glue
Glue Runner

1 Fold pink cardstock in half and then half again to create a 6x6 card. Or you can cut half off
to save on cardstock.

2 Use your Cricut or paper trimmer to cut green cardstock to a 5x5 piece.

3 print your graphic on white card stock measurements should be where the graphic is 4 inches wide...then trim close to graphic on all sides.

4 Use your Cricut or paper trimmer to cut another piece of your white cardstock to 3 inches by 2 1/2 Inches

5 Now place your pink ribbon diagonally on your card where it looks pleasing to you...cut enough excess to wrap around to the back of the card. Run glue runner on back of ribbon and attach to front of card on diagonal and ends attached to the back.

6 Put double-sided tape on back of green cardstock and center on your pink card and press down

7 Ink your edges on both pieces of white card stock both printed and not printed. Now is also when you should use the same ink pad and your sentiments stamp and stamp your sentiment on the non-printed white cardstock piece.

8 Put pop dots on both pieces of white cardstock...printed one I centered in the top middle of green cardstock..stamped white cardstock I off centered to the right to make room for my rose.

9 Glue Prima Glitter Rose to bottom left on green cardstock.

Final step...some bling...oh yes! I added 2 pink rhinestones to the right of the printed area of white cardstock on the green cardstock.

Hope you like the card and if you make some I hope your recipient loves it and it brings them encouragement and hope!

Laura Clayton
http://laura-imaginewhatyoucando.blogspot.com/

http://imaginewhatyoucando.com/
http://myembroiderystore.com/


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SweetSassyDiva: Home Sweet Home Votive!

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Scrappin' Nanapuddin: Welcome to my stop on the "Christmas with a Twist ...

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SweetSassyDiva: Imagine Country Life!

SweetSassyDiva: Imagine Country Life!: "There was going to be a video to go with this but, I was unable to get the video edited properly. I guess I will be asking Santa for year :)..."

SweetSassyDiva: Super Cool Smiley Cards!

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SweetSassyDiva: Smiley Card..Call Me!

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SweetSassyDiva: Smiley Card Take the Cake!

SweetSassyDiva: Smiley Card Take the Cake!: "I cut both the card base and the cake from the Smiley Cards cartridge. I re-sized the base in my Gypsy to be approximately 5.5 x 5.5' and cu..."

SweetSassyDiva: Christmas with a Twist Blog Hop!

You just have to check out her special Gingerbread Man card she made for the blog hop it is just sooooooo adorable!

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Obsessed with Scrapbooking: Michaels Black Friday Ad, Coupons and More!!

Obsessed with Scrapbooking: Michaels Black Friday Ad, Coupons and More!!

SweetSassyDiva: Smiley IOU Card!

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Don't Forget About Ebay

Oh man I know we all love the coupons for Michael's, JoAnn's and such but don't forget about Ebay!

Just starting out I didn't have but a few colors of ink pads so I went looking on Ebay and look what I won a bid on...of course got this a few weeks ago but had forgot to tell all of you about it.......feel like I robbed a bank gggggggggg

Over 20 inkpads...4 of them by colorbox and 1 can you believe it by Anna Griffin

And all for just $16 and they paid the shipping!

Hmmmmmm wonder if I could win some nice blog candy for you...will have to check it out

Make sure to invite your friends and have them contact me and let me know you referred them and don't forget to comment on my posts...every thing counts as points to win our next Blog Giveaway December 1st!

It's Fall Ya'll Card

Hi Everybody...all of you are being so quiet so I just know you are creating some really fantastic projects...would love for you to send pics so I can put them up here for everyone to see!

I have created another card for the Sweet Sassy Diva Design Team submissions go take a look and let me know what you think ok?

http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/

AND THE WINNER OF THE DRAWING IS...................

I used the random generator on the blog to pick the number of the winner....I am counting in the order when everyone  joined

and the winner is.....

drum roll please......

so will mommahobbit send me an email to orders@myembroiderystore.com with your shipping info and I'll get your goodies right out to you.

Now what did she win you might ask?  I have a paper cutter with 10 different blades that lights up.....a baggy filled with prima flowers for this first drawing.

I don't have any sponsors so any gifts from drawings is just stuff I have or go and purchase for you.

For this month to be drawn on December 1st I will be picking from comments that you post to my postings so start commenting everyone....I feel like I am talking to myself!  gggggggggg

Not sure what the prize will be yet...give me a few days to think on it.....has to be something special as that is Christmas month when your name is drawn so will be extra special.  You will get points for each post you comment on also refer friends to join the blog...each person that gets someone to join and they give me your name for referring them you get 2 points!

Drawing Today

Tell all your friends to hurry and join our blog......Membership giveaway drawing will be tonight!  Good Luck everyone!

Whoo Hoo 6 free carts and gypsy update available now!!!!!!!!!

This is taken from the update site

CricutSync below and use it to update your Gypsy Notes:

1. The Gypsy Firmware file and Content file are not beta versions of software. They are fully tested. No beta software will be installed on your Gypsy. The purpose of this Beta test is to test the CricutSync software and the web service that sends digital content to your Gypsy.
2. Please make sure that you only have one Gypsy at a time connected to your PC and that you do not have an Imagine connected to your computer.
3. Please make sure that GypsySync is not running. You can have it installed on your PC but do not run the GypsySync. The best way to make sure that the GypsySync is not running is to restart your computer.

Known Issues:

1. No Macintosh Support
   • No Macintosh support yet. This is coming soon. Macintosh users will be able to get the free cartridges once the Macintosh version of CricutSync as long as their Gypsy is registered by Oct 31, 2010 at Midnight MDT.

Instructions:

1. Download the Beta version of the CricutSync here, that will allow you to receive cartridges digitally.
2. Install the CricutSync software. If you already have a version of the CricutSync software installed on your PC because you are a Cricut Imagine user you will be prompted to replace the old version. Please allow the new version to replace the old version.
3. Run your CricutSync Software and click Help and then About.
4. Check to make sure the version of CricutSync is 2.0.2.7. If you do not have this version, please download and install again by clicking the link above.
5. Connect the Gypsy to your PC and wait for your Gypsy to be detected.
6. You will be told that there is both a Firmware and a Content update for the Gypsy. Please install both.
7. Check to make sure that the installation was completed successfully. This can be done in one of two ways.
   • a. When completed with the installation power your Gypsy back on while it is still connected to the PC and with the CricutSync still running. If the update installed properly you will be told that your Gypsy is up to date. If not, you will be told that a Firmware and/or Content update is available. If you are told there is an update available go ahead and install the update.
   • b. When completed with the installation power the Gypsy back on with it disconnected from the PC and click the settings Icon (the picture of the wrench). In the bottom left corner of the settings screen you should see the numbers (0206:0206). If these numbers are different, please reconnect your Gypsy, and restart CricutSync. You should be prompted to update your Gypsy.
8. Check to see if you have the rights to cut the six cartridges that are part of the November 1, 2010 Gypsy promotion. To do this:
   • a. Disconnect and reconnect the Gypsy from the CricutSync.
   • b. Wait for the CricutSync to tell you your Gypsy is up to date.
   • c. Disconnect the Gypsy from the PC and open the CricutApp on the Gypsy.
   • d. Click the New icon
   • e. Select any mat size
   • f. Go to the keypad screen by click the keypad icon in the lower right of the Gypsy screen.
   • g. Click the cartridge name displayed on the bottom left of the screen
   • h. At the top of the screen, click the down arrow and select Linked Cartridges
   • i. Your list should now display all the cartridges that you previously have linked to your Gypsy but also include the following 6 cartridges
     • Blackletter
     • Christmas
     • Indie Art
     • Printing Press
     • Tags, Bags, Boxes & More
     • Smiley Cards
9. Please attempt to cut from any of the above listed 6 cartridges.
10. When done with the above steps please fill out a brief survey.
11. If you have any general comments please email them to mailto:beta@cricut.com?subject=CricutSync Beta. If you agree to allow us to contact you please include your contact information.

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Cricut Trim the Tree Cartridge Oh this is another absolutely must have cartridge! Ideas already flowing through my head on cards I could create with these 2 new carts!

Cricut Winter Lace Cartridge

Cricut Winter Lace Cartridge Oh I am just loving the looks of this new cartridge it is going to be a must have!!!!!!!!!!

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I am so excited!  I have been accepted as a Sweet Sassy Diva Design Team Member

Go check out my introduction and the first card I created for them

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HSN - great gift giveaway (TM) Unwrap $100,000 in prizes

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Findings on Imagine with Gypsy

ok seems to be working fine.  When designing on your Gypsy remember that what you design to be at the top of the gypsy is actually going to be on your far right of the Imagine...this is important to remember if your patterned paper needs to be turned a certain way!

GYPSY NOW WORKS WITH IMAGINE!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG I am so excited......my Gypsy now can send cut files to my Imagine!  No way to color them in but just happy I can use my Gypsy to send the files to my Imagine

If you have an Imagine and a Gypsy get over there right away and do those updates!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yippee......I'm going to go play!

Imagine and Gypsy Updates Available Now

Yep you heard it right...Sassy told me.....I hurried on over and updated both my Imagine and Gypsy...have to check out and see what the updates did...first off I did notice the Imagine has a new icon to print edge to edge on your 12x12 paper!  YES!

Santa Believe Holiday Card

Santa Believe Greeting Card

My first Christmas card!  Created for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 75  Sure would be exciting if my very first Christmas Card in my very first Challenge won!

The card measures 5 3/4" x 6 ".

This special card  features images from INKADINKADO  Stamp Collection

This card has been hand-colored using high-end, artist grade acid-free markers.

Santa's Fur on cap, Beard, Mustache and ball on cap have been done with flower soft for a 3D effect

Many embellishments used including stickles and rhinestones

This card is perfect one-of-a-kind card perfect for that special recipient for Christmas!

Let me know what you think!

If I win there is what I would receive!


Prize itemized list Chic Party Clear Stamp Set
Crochet Flower Pink
Sherbet Pips Card Candy
Red Hot Mini Buttons
2.5 Pink stick on gems
Pack of white 140 x 140 card blanks
Various pink vellum
Various organza and satin ribbons
Sure could use all those goodies!!!!!!!

Whoo Hoo our website is up and running!

I am pleased to announce our new website featuring our cards and gifts for sale is now online and active!  Come check it out and let me know what you think ok?

http://imaginewhatyoucando.com/

Even More Christmas Cards

Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  I got my very first special order for an Anniversary card like the one I created for my friend Carol only since I am doing one of a kind cards will have to make a couple of changes

Here are some cards Carol has created from the Christmas Cards cartridge...would love for some more of you to send me pics of your cards you are creating for me to put up for you

Also invite your friends to join the blog...drawing will be on the 1st of November for surprise gift!

These cards are so much prettier in person the glitter isn't showing well in the pictures

~Thanks for looking!



Kick Up Your Heels

I just got this wonderful acrylic stamp set in and had to make something with it!  Think this card would be fantastic for giving that special girl on her first prom, homecoming, sweet sixteen party...any more thoughts?

Hope you like it!

The stamps are by Hero Arts and I colored them in with archival acid-free markers...wording is done in a deep burgandy color box ink and of course had to incorporate my favorite roses by Prima flowers...love the glitter on the edges of them.  the gold glitter ribbon I found at Walmart



Cricut Christmas Cards Cartridge - More Christmas Cards created by Carol

Carol is on a roll!  We are both new to this but I think she is doing a good job don't you???

I am just loving this lamp post.

Oh now I absolutely love this one....I am all about the Bling!!!!!!!  gggggg

This one is definitely a winner!

Gotta love the snowman!  tee hee hee

For those of you into machine embroidery we uploaded 3 new recipe towel collections today

Cricut Christmas Cards Cartridge

Carol came up with the following 3 cards from the new Cricut Christmas Cards Cartridge

Send me pics of your projects and I will upload so your friends on here can see!

Anniversary Card

Anniversary Card

I am late sending my friend who also is a designer for our site and blog a Anniversary Card so got the idea I would make it tonight and post it while she is asleep gggggggg

I used Linen Card Stock for the base...then I had Jolee's Boutique Wedding Doves dimensional embellishments for the center focus

Then I told you today about the great find on ebay for floral embellishments...the flowers are just so much prettier in person...the large one has glitter on it!

If you would like to check them out just go to

Dianne of Texas Buddy

When adding floral embellishments I like to do them in groups of 3

You can't see it but on the inside I stamped a real fancy Happy Anniversary in a sparkling gold ink that just looks elegant

Sure hope my friend and her hubby likes the card!



Thank you

I'd like to thank all of you that recently joined my blog...have many surprises in store for you.  We will have a drawing very soon for some gifts!

I am so glad all of you liked my simple Let It Snow Card

I will be doing more cards with my new Cricut Imagine but right now limited since my Gypsy won't hook up yet :-(

Let It Snow - Holiday Card

Let It Snow - Holiday Card

This was just a simple card I started with some 12x12 Christmas Cardstock from DCWV

I then cut the scalloped oval from the generic artwork on the Imagine and inked the edges and stamped the Let It Snow words and Snowman from my Christmas Collection Acrylic Stamps from INKADINKADO

I then attached the oval to the card with pop dots so it would stand out

Added Happy Holidays from one of my acrylic stamps to the inside which also has some really pretty designs from the other side of the paper

I added 3 snowflake embellishments I purchased on ebay from

Dianne of texas_buddy

I bought a lot of really pretty roses from her that will be on future cards...you really need to check her stuff out!  I'm not paid to advertise for her just really love her stuff!!!!!!!!

So like I said a simple card but think it is cute..hope you like it!

Special Thank You Card created on the Imagine

SPECIAL THANK YOU CARD

I am so proud of myself...first card I made on the Imagine and I think it turned out pretty good...please let me know what you think ok?

It is even prettier in person as it is very 3 dimensional



LYNN 4 INCH PAPERDOLL WITH CLOTHES

 

LYNN 4 INCH PAPERDOLL WITH CLOTHES

This one has lots more clothes even some Halloween Costumes!  gggggggg

I added wiggle eyes, used markers to draw in mouth and lines for accents on clothes

This one because of the variety in the clothes could be a boy or girl

Available for sale for your little one on my website at

http://www.digitizersfriend.com/gifts_and_finished_goods.htm

 

Tomorrow I am going to work on some other types of projects from the other cartridges that came with the Imagine

 



ANGEL PAPERDOLL DONE ON THE IMAGINE

ANGEL 6 1/2 INCH PAPERDOLL WITH CLOTHES

First we started with the Dress Up Paper Dolls Cartridge...body part was sized to 6.5 inch...then all clothes would automatically fit as we added them

Inserted Best Friends Art Cartridge to use for colors and patterns

I added wiggle eyes, used markers to draw in mouth and lines for accents on clothes

Let me know how you like her.......more to come!!!!!!!

She is available for sale for your little one on my website at

http://www.digitizersfriend.com/gifts_and_finished_goods.htm

Imagine Success!

Well after 3 times of recalibrating the Imagine I am happy to report it now prints and cuts absolutely perfectly!  I will be uploading some project pics for you tomorrow night just have to do some finishing touches!

2010 Christmas Sunbonnets RW

"2010 Christmas Sunbonnets RW"  Delightful sunbonnet girls
dressed for the best Christmas ever.  Designed as redwork to
stitch out fast with lovely details (10 designs/4X4 or 5X7):
http://www.myembroiderystore.com/

9/21/2010

My new Cricut Imagine arrived.  This thing is quite large but oh so pretty.  Created first project of some paper dolls...will upload some pics soon as I get more projects done ok?  The  paper doll shows I have to still get machine calibrated a little better but the print to me looks fantastic!

More to come soon!