Showing posts with label Maya Road. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maya Road. Show all posts

Friday, August 16, 2013

Marcy's Mini

Hello everyone!

I have been without internet access for a couple of months, but I am back!  I have been making lots of things, just not able to post them.  Today, I will begin posting those creations!  So to start, I thought I'd start BIG!

This is a Hidden binding system, paper bag mini-album.  Wow, say that fast three times!  I learned how to do this on YouTube, of course!  The video is the best way to see this mini.  There would be too many photos to put on here.

Here is a list of the Cricut cartridges that I used: Hello Kitty Font, Home Accents, Home Decor, Mother's Day Bouquet, Cricut Essentials, Pagoda, Sophie, Southwest, Birthday Bash, Cindy Loo, French Manor.

You will note that the video mentions the CricutFanatics blog that I used to design for.  As I could not contact anyone or get online, I did not realize it was dissolving.  So sad!  Debbie did an amazing job with that blog!  I also just discovered I need to update my Cricut Circle status!  That's gone too!

Enjoy the video and all its quirks.  It took me 2 hours to upload!  Crazy!  Try a hidden binding mini, they are lots of fun!

 Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

It's a Girl!

One of my colleagues is having a baby girl.  It was her last day at work and we had a mini going away for her.  This is the card I made for her.



I used Cricut carts:  Pop Up Neighborhood for the buggy, Elegant Edges for the matt and Birthday Bash for the banner.  I used the cupcake Cuttlebug folder to add dimension to the matt.  The paper is Webster's Pages petite papers,  and Stampin' Up card stock.  I added bling, a Maya Road bow, brads, ribbon, twine, puffy and bubble alphabets. 


This was a very quick card to make.  Very fun and very well received!

Friday, February 8, 2013

Another new free digi from Sliekje

This card was made for another friend.  I have asked them to tell me their favorite colors and then I go from there.  I had so much fun with this little girl!  Her snickering made me think of how we like to tease each other.  So, who could resist saying, "You're how old?"  Hehehe.  She loved the card, despite my teasing her. 


 The mats were made from Spellbinders using SU! papers.  I'm not sure about the background paper.  It's double-sided and lovely, but it's old and there was no tab along the bottom with the company name on it! 
The little girl is another digi stampfrom Sliekje.  I think she is just fabulous!  I colored her with copics. 
The butterflies are from SU! and are a Sizzix die/folder.  I love these little follows and enjoy adding them for little extras on cards. 
 The little flowers are old Cuttlebug dies.  I typed out the sentiment on the computer and cut them out. I just curled the eldges and added some Judikins Diamond Glaze.  It's a lot like Glossy Accents or Crystal Effects except you can get it in a ginormous bottle and it's not expensive!  One lesson for all of you new to it, like me.  The opening is huge compared to the others so it flows very quickly and may make a mess if you're not careful!

The chipboard hearts, the present (Making Memories) and pearl swirls have been sitting in a jar on my table since hmmm, well, I can't remember it's been so long! 
The ribbon is SU! and the rose ribbon is Maya Road, I think.
I added wee little pears on the little girl and butterflies.  They are only a couple months old.  I use them like crazy!  They are awesome for the teenie weenie little touches you need!  They are from CTMH and are the best little pearls I have ever found. 
I added the extra piece of designer paper to the inside and cut out another mat to write on.  More paper is being used and it's not quite so boring on the inside!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have an awesome day!

For the Muse challenged, I used the yellow and mats.  For Craft Us Crazy, I used my Sizzix Big Shot for the machine.   I chose some Spellbinders and Cuttlebug dies that I'm sure would qualify for antiques!  I just dusted off those dies and ran them through the Big Shot.  I forgot how easy they are to use.  Normally, I would use my Cricut, but I'm trying to dig out things I haven't used in awhile, and my Spellbinders and Cuttlebug dies definitely qualify!

Challenges I am entering:
Muse #3
Craft Us Crazy - Use Your Cutting Machines
Simon Says Stamp: Have a Heart
Papertake: Anything Goes