Wooden Name Plate Using Cricut Air and CTMH Products

I am absolutely in LOVE with this new Cricut and Design Space..

Here's a project for my Granddaughter

I started with a simple wooden sign from Michael's..they had an ART Sale...yay !

I used CTMH Veranda Paper Pack and cut 2x2 squares and used Mod Podge

Using the Design Space and my Cricut I designed and cut these layers.  It was so easy

Here it is all layered down.  Next I covered with Mod Podge, multiple layers with a light sanding in between layers.

I used CTMH Ribbon and different jewels to spice it up.  I drilled a hole at the top to run the ribbon through and put an old retired conchs to clean up the hole.

Close up.


I would love to hear comments, good or bad.  Its been a really long time since I have crafted and creative juices are not flowing very good yet.

Canvas Scrap booking

Ok so I see since I've been so out of the craft loop, Canvas is "in".  So Michaels has this big Art blowout so I stocked up on Canvas.  I believe its time and much needed for me to do some projects with my husband.  If anything it will be good therapy.
SOOO, my granddaughter has been asking for photos of Grandpa to hang in her room.
Here's what I came up with:

• I used a sponge and painted the sides and front edges with a very light yellow gold craft paint. 

Using the CTMH Cricut Cartridge, Artfully Scrapping I found all the borders, choose my size and paper, ( Reflections Collections ), cut them out using the Cricut Air.

              

I then used Mod Podge and covered the picture and borders.

The writing on the tag, that I used Tags, Bags, Boxed and More Cricut cartridge to cut the tags and write the sayings.  Cool huh

 After all was dry I decided to use some of my old CTMH Bling. 



Buttons with Waxy Flax ran through them.

If you can tell from the photo, I got out liquid glass and put a dot on all the white dots on the background paper...fun...I love Liquid Glass from CTMH.

 Here the border cut with the Letters MY, I used brown ink to make them stand out. then of course a good thick layer of liquid glass to give the letters an epoxy look.
I also dug out my CTMH photo corner with brands, using a craft hammer after spreading the brad out, tapping it from the back to flatten the brad arms so it lays flat on the surface, glued them down.  Made another tag using Cricut to cut and to write the saying.

This one I use waxy flax run around the corners of brads and buttons and liquid glass.



Ok so I am very impressed with my new toy.  Just need more play time and my creativity to join back up with me.

Wish me luck.

Sneak Peek!

Its almost January of the 2010, can you believe it!!!  Well the the new Spring Idea Book is out and will be available to order from starting Friday. I though I’d give you a sneak peek of the papers.

 

This paper pack is called “Caboodle”. The level 3 stamps to accompany the paper are shown as well.

 

 

 

 

This paper pack is “Topstitch” and the level 3 stamps are also shown.  I love the “windmill” set.

 

 

This set is called, “Vernanda”  I love the softness of this paper.  The hummingbird set with honey suckle flowers is so darn cute!

 

 

This one is probably my favorite.  I love the vibrant colors and whim cycle swirls.  You know I must have the guitar stamp set.

 

I have plenty of Idea Books, just call or email me or stop on by to get your FREE Spring 2010 Idea Book.

Some cards I've been working on

Here's one of the cards I've been working on for a kids cards class. I realized I don't have a "stash" of kid appropriate cards so I thought I'd put some together and offer it as a class. This is using the Animal Cookies paper pack

This card I made using the July Stamp Of the Month called "You've GotFlair" I used Moonstuck paper and also my Cuttle Bug.

Here's my first circle card using the new Wishes How-To Program. I kind of cheated a little bit. Instead of using the provided template to cut out the circle card by hand, I used my Cricut and the Design Studio. I saved the file so if you have DS and would like the file just email me.

Here's a card using the August Stamp of The Month called "Its Your Day" . This is the cutest stamp set for making invitations or Birthday Cards. I just love the different layers of the cake.


This is a card I had to try my hand at. I saw this technique on Scrapbook Memories. The flower and the side flourish going up the edge of the card are Rub-Ons. I used my Cuttle Bug to do the rubbing on. It works great and is so fast. I just love it. Email me if you would like the "sandwich" recipe for the CB.

This card was created using a great technique I just learned from Technique Junkies. I used aluminum foil, alcohol ink and my Cuttle Bug. I will be sharing this at my technique class on this coming Tuesday night.

Ideas with the new Fip Flaps

A wonderully talented CTMH consultant, Tresa Black, has created a tuturiol video to give you some tips using our new Flip Flaps. I thought I would share this video with you and a link to her blog so you can see more of her great video.

Finally Back In My Room!

I finally had some time to myself today to create 8 cards. I used a very simple template created by fellow CTMH Consultant Dana Kessler. I used one sheet of the Bella B&T paper and 1/2 sheet of Hollyhock CS and 1/2 sheet of Smokey Plum Cardstock. The stamps sets used are Endless Friendship and Botanical Borders.

Check out the blog hop!!

Go here to check out a "Blog Hop" of over 40 consultant's artwork featuring the new Summer products. http://www.tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com/
Have Fun!! I would love to hear some feedback of what you think of the new products and the blog hop.

New Summer Paper Packs

The new CTMH 2009 Summer Idea Book is live on May 1st. Here's a preview of the 5 new paper packs.

Bella

Tinkerin'

Animal Cookies


Moon Doggie

Back Country

Go here to see the idea book online at my website on Friday May 1st.