On Second Thought...

I was going to name this post "Let's do it Again" but on second thought....I would rather not. I had a shitty night and day and it starts while I was making this card. Who knew that while I was happily creating a card similar to my 'Purple Valentine', that something sinister was happening behind my building. A dirty criminal smashed the window out of my car, stealing my beloved E-reader. I don't want sympathy, but I do want my loss to serve as a reminder. I normally don't leave my reader in my car but I left it yesterday knowing I was going out later and would need it. My parking spot is pretty secluded and I never though I would be a target of something like this. I have replaced my window, but I guess I will wait to replace my reader. Please let my misfortune serve as a lesson, dirty rotten, soulless swine, are everywhere, and don't care how good or nice of a person you are. 

I won't abandon my card because of this, so without further adieu here you are.

Again I am trying really hard to made a Valentine that isn't a Valentine, as I have far too many. I really liked how my Purple Valentine turned out, so I wanted to try to replicate that but with a different cut. I again used Cricut cartridge Damask Decor, popping and glittering the keys. I wanted to use different colors, so I used two shades of green. The 'I Love You' is from the dollar bin at Micheal's. I think this could work as a Valentine, Anniversary or with a change of sentiment a Birthday or Fathers day card. I know how I will use it, but how will you?

Okay, I want a positive for my blog, and get some candy flowing. I do not have any sponsors, so all rewards will come from me. I have an ad on the left side of my blog that generates very little. I ask that you take a second to click it. You do not have to buy anything, and I promise that what I earn from your clicks will go back to you. I like to set goals so let's try and have a giveaway for next month!

Thank you,

Colin

Challenges I joined:

Joyful Stamper: Challenge #45 - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks - Love is in the Air

Little Scrap Pieces - Anything Your Heart Desires 

Party Time Tuesdays: Challenge #54 - Valentines

Tuesday Throwdown: Challenge #84 - Be My Valentine 

Sugar Creek Hollow - Masculine Valentine

Purple Valentine

I have yet another Valentine, but I think this card could work for any occasion. I'll admit I am not a huge fan of glitter, so this is something new for me. I like how it turned out and maybe I will do it again soon. This card is cut from Cricut cartridge Damask Decor. I pop dotted the glitter birds, which may not be noticeable by my picture. I finished it off with an embossed background and a bit of ribbon. This was a simple card and didn't take to long to make, I might make it again, maybe for a Birthday?

I want to invite you all to come back tomorrow for my first ever guest designer spot with Top Tip Tuesday. I have been so excited and can't wait for it to go up tomorrow!

See you soon,

Colin

I have entered this card in the following challenges:

Joyful Stamper: Inspire Me Fridays #43 - Anything Goes

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #77 - New Things

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #87 - Dry Embossing 

Paper Playtime Challenge #66 - Anything Goes

My Craft Spot: Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

'Damask Decor'

'Damask Decor' is among my top favorite Cricut cartridges. This cartridge, has a card setting that allows you to quickly make all sorts of cards. My only recommendation is spray glue; these cuts are so intricate that it would take a while to get some of the designs down. I love these classic designs and wanted to share some cards I have made for my friends. I spent a little time on these, but I assure you that you can make a nice card in 5 minutes with this cartridge.

I have also entered these cards as they are similar in: Top Tip Tuesday: Challenge #67 - Anything Goes. 

Cricut Cartridge - Damask Decor

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Colin

Happy Birthday Sis'

My sisters though NOT twins share a birthday. I have made each their own card with their favorite colour and animal. Enjoy!

This one is for the older of the two, Jen. She likes cows and pink. I used Create a Critter for the cow and milk. The paper is DCWV - Street Lace.

Emily the youngest of all of us kids, loves polar bears! I didn't have a bear cut out that I liked, so I used a calender that I bought her but never ended up giving her for the image. She likes blue, fitting for a polar bear card I think. I used my favorite Argyle card from Wild Card, and Damask Decor, for the scallop around the image. All stamps are from Micheal's. 

Happy Birthday and Happy Crafting,

Colin

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - #85 – Book Lover

Challenge #85 – Book Lover

Create a project that has something to do with a book. You can make your own book, include the image of a book on your project, design a bookmark, etc.

When I saw this  challenge, I first thought of the Library Card cut from Sentimentals. As I started this project I knew I needed to spice it up a little. I love the Cricut Sentimentals cartridge, but I don't love the card that comes with this cut. Like me I know your asking yourself why would you need to make a library card and pocket for your personal books? I have one friend who could benefit from this, maybe you do too. I started thinking of alternative uses for the book card and pocket, and I thought that you could use it as a way to personalize books you give as a gift. Most of the time you would just write a note on the inside cover, but this may be a nice way to achieve the same effect. 

The pocket is the Library Card cut from Sentimentals cartridge. As I mentioned I didn't like the card that goes with this cut, so I decided to make one from Damask Decor's Tag feature. The tag is and Pocket I cut a 5". I have left the back of the tag empty for a personal note, or if you have an extensive personal library, you can use it for it's original purpose.