Baby Card

(Side note...I went back to the old computer so I could post this...lol...not sure when I'll get the printer etc. hooked up on the new computer...read the earlier post today in order to understand this note...lol)

I feel like I haven't created a card in quite awhile...oh wait, I haven't...lol. It felt good to get back to it.

I thought that I would enter this card in four (4) different challenges...Two Scraptastic Gals (Use Stretch Your Imagination Cartridge), Scrappy Moms Stamps (Use B is for Boy/Sugar and Spice Cartridge or a similar cartridge), Die Cuttin' Diva's (Baby Love) and Cricut Cardz Challenge (Make a Tall Card 9" x 4").

and the inside:

I don't own either B is for Boys or Sugar and Spice Cartridges, but Sugar and Spice has a baby carriage image in it, so I thought that this would work.

Finished Card: 9" x 4"

Materials:
Cardstock: Two Shades of Pink and Deja Views Fresh Verse Childhood Vellum.
Cricut Cartridge Stretch Your Imagination Baby Buggy, page 71 (Base Shift and Silhouette Shift); Heart is cutout from the Silhouette Baby Buggy image.
Ribbon
Queen and Co. Pearls, Pearl
Mounting Tape

I hope that you noticed that I purposely centered "Angel" with the carriage. I didn't put any sentiment in the inside because I thought you could use this as a "Congratulations" card or as an announcement. Since it is
9" x 4", you can use regular business envelopes.

Enjoy the rest of the day...go create...(personally, I have to clean up my crafting space...woo hoo...then I can think about making something else...lol).........imagine what you could do........

New Computer

I have spoken about all the trouble I was having with my computer on several previous posts...well, I got a new one. It's different from my last one, so it will take some getting use to. The printer is not hooked up yet, so I can't post any new cards or photos. I hope this gets rectified shortly.

I guess I don't care for change, as most people don't. I'm use to doing things a certain way and I liked that. It was comfortable. I knew what I was doing.  I know, I know...getting old and set in my ways? No, not quite that bad yet...I hope!

Thought that I would just keep you updated. Hope to have some cards for you to see soon. In the meantime, keep your fingers crossed that I get the hang of this quickly. I appreciate it. Thanks.

imagine what you could do............

Simple Shamrocks

I apologize that I haven't been around lately. I was working on a couple of other projects, went over to a friend's house to help her with some baking (maybe another post on that soon), had the taxes done and finally received my new appliances. It had been almost 3 weeks without a refrigerator in the kitchen! (I had one in the garage, thank goodness.)  So not a lot of time for extra crafting.

I was able to make a few shamrocks for a floral arrangement that I had made awhile ago.

I also added some green lights:

Materials (for the shamrocks)

Cardstock: Green
Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up Leprechaun (Shamrock) page 40 ( Shift Accessories 3)
Green Glitter Glue
Wire

I made six shamrocks. I glued a wire to three of them then glued the other three shamrocks on top of  them (lining them up). I then added some glitter glue to each side, let dry and then stuck them in the arrangement.

I'm hoping to be able to make a few cards soon. (Although I really need to clean up my crafting space....oh, what a mess that is!)

Thanks for stopping by...leave a comment (I love the feedback)...imagine what you could do........

Stylish Blogger Award...I Am Speechless

I received a Stylish Blogger Award from Barb at Bugbites. I am so overwhelmed and I don't know what to say but "Thank You". Please go and check out her blog.

This is how it works:
When you accept the award, you must:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 8 things about yourself.
3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered.
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award.

Here are eight things that you might not know about me:
1. I once worked as a microbiologist/chemist.
2. I am on only child.
3. I have driven across country (with my husband, a 3 yr old toddler, a Golden Retriever and a caged Cockatiel)
4. My favorite flower is a wild violet. They use to grow in the backyard of the house where I grew up.
5. My High School Guidance Counslor wanted me to become a Pro Bowler. ( I haven't bowled in years now).
6. I am afraid of falling.
7. I love to sit on the beach and watch (and listen to) the waves.
8. I drink tea all the time...hot or cold.

Recently discovered blogs: Please take time and take a look...
1. Pat's Scraps
2. Chick-n-Scrap
3. Daisylove Creations
4. Charms Buttons and Bows
5. eighteen25

I really appreciate the thoughtfulness of the award. Thank you again Barb.

There are so many creative and talented people out there. I have learned so much by following other blogs...different techniques, different folds, etc...I look forward to discovering even more. I love challenges also...they give me a starting place (sometimes I feel as though I flounder around searching for an idea). So I want to really thank all of you that have touched my life in some way. You are truly making me be a better crafter.

Keep doing what you are doing, cause you might be inspiring someone and you don't even know it....imagine what you could do.....

Give-Away Winner

Well it's Thursday morning and time for a winner. I used the True Random Number Generator and the result was #3.

jessica said... Way to go making it to 50!! Love the blog candy...thanks for the chance to win :)

Congratulations Jessica! Please contact me at ddepre10 at gmail dot com and send me your address so I can get this in the mail to you.

(I was trying to get the Generator on the blog, but I kept messing it up...sorry. I'll figure it out at some point in the future...hopefully)

Have a wonderful day...imagine what you could do....

A New Award

I just received this award from Jessica at Chick-n-Scrap. Thank you so much. You have no idea what it means. Please go check out her blog.

Now it's my turn to forward this award to 3-5 other bloggers that have less than 300 followers, that I have been following and deserve some recognition for their hard work.

1. Rachelles Place
2. Pat's Scraps
3. Small Bits of Paper
4. Eiyiyi

Go check out their blogs.

There are so many talented crafters out there. Every one should be recognized for their hard work.

Now I would imagine that you all craft because you love to do it, not because you think you'll get some award...but it is nice when you do. It can give your self esteem a little boost, and who can't use that every once in awhile.

Thank you again Jessica.

Don't forget about the Give-away. Leave a comment here. You have until tomorrow night. Thanks and good luck. Winner posted on Thursday.

Keep crafting, enjoy what you are doing and you just might inspire someone else...imagine what you could do...

Cartridge and Ribbon Storage...And A Touch of Spring

I have been having trouble with my computer lately...which is never a good thing. Couldn't upload photos yesterday, so I couldn't post this.

How do you store your cartridges? Do you keep the boxes or get rid of them? How about your ribbon? Do you keep it on the spools or take it off? Let me know what works for you.

I was not happy no matter what I tried. First, I had the cartridges in storage boxes and then I had them in drawers, but neither thing really worked for me. The next thing I tried was a bookshelf, which I liked better, but it took up so much space into the room and there was so much wasted space on the shelves (the shelves were like 10 1/2" wide and the boxes are only 4"). I had some ribbon in drawers and others were just sitting out wherever I could find room. It was really driving me crazy. Last Thursday, I was at IKEA (what a cool store), and saw another bookcase that I liked better, but to be honest I didn't want to spend $75 for it, Plus, it didn't solve my ribbon problems. So, I came home and sat down and designed a unit that I thought would work. On Friday, my husband and I went out to Lowes, just to check wood prices. Yes, of course, we bought some and the hardware. We came home and I marked all the wood for the cuts, etc. Then, on Sunday, my husband cut and put it all together. Now mind you, it still needs to be painted, but I'm very happy with it. What do you think?

The shelves are adjustable (poor man had to drill over 120 holes for that...lol), so I can change it as needed. I have three extra shelves (two are sitting under the unit and one is on another shelf...where the ribbon is sitting...this is because I ran out of the metal tabs that hold the shelves...so back to Lowes I have to go..lol). It only sticks out about 4 1/2" and it is right behind my desk (where my computer and Cricut Expression are). I think this is going to work for me. What do you think?

Now I'm not sure if you picked up on that we went shopping on Friday, but didn't make it until Sunday? Well, that was because on Saturday we went via a Rutgers bus trip to New York City to see Lion King. What a fabulous show! My youngest had seen it with my sister-in-law about 10-12 years ago, and he always said that I needed to go...but it had to be on Broadway. The show is always sold out and so expensive, I didn't think that I ever would get the chance. However, about a month ago, the tickets became available through a Rutgers event for students and alumni. Couldn't have worked out better...we all had a wonderful day in New York City and then the show in the evening. Absolutely great day!

Don't forget about the Give-away..just go to yesterday's post (click here) and leave a comment. (You have until tomorrow night). Winner will be posted on Thursday. Thanks.

Spring is just around the corner...

(can't come soon enough for me) and to see this in my front yard, gives me hope!

Enjoy the rest of the day...imagine what you could do...........