Teepee Baby Shower Invitations

I have a dear friend who is getting ready to be a grandmother for the first time and she asked me to help her make some baby shower invitations. Her family is Native American and she really wanted to incorporate that into the shower and the invitations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The card does fold and fits into a standard envelope for mailing.

 



 

I used the Autumn Terracotta cardstock from Close To My Heart. I love this cardstock because it is thick and sturdy, perfect for this project!

 

 

For the month of February, you can buy two packs of this cardstock (any color, including multi-color packs) and get an embossing folder free!

 

 

 

TFL!

Box card

 

I have been seeing these box cards, and have been dying to try one! I found the tutorial at Split Coast Stampers. This was so easy to make, thanks to the great tutorial video! I used the Close To My Heart Huntington patterned paper (retired) and Autumn Terracotta cardstock

 

 

When folded it looks just as amazing!

 

 

 

I can't wait to make more once I get the hang of it!

 

TFL!



Altered Journal

 I've had this journal in my stash for a while, just waiting to be altered. I used the Skylark paper and embellishments, which I love!

 

I used a stamp from my stash to stamp the background with Gypsy ink and the Cricut Artbooking cartridge to cut the frame and trim.

 

 

The patterned paper is Skylark and the solid colors are Lagoon and Sweet Leaf cardstock both in the Skylark Workshops on the Go.

 

I love all of these colors, they remind me of spring, they are so bright and colorful.

 

TFL!



Valentine's Decoration

 A little known fact about me: I am I Starbucks nerd. I even went as far as to have a part time job, I only work a handful of days a month on top of my full time job. That being said, I have tons of coffee bags and tea tins that I admittedly hoard. I don't know why, I guess I figure I can find something to do with them, I hate throwing things away! So, the next couple of posts will be how to repurpose those items. I decided to take on my tea tins first, and I decided to make decorations/centerpieces with them.

 

 

 

I used not only the tea tin, but a small floral block and a .99 cent centerpiece from the party store.

 

 

I cut apart the centerpiece in order to use the pieces. I am going to use the others for another project (stay tuned! Think Mardi Gras!).

 

I used both the Artbooking and Art Philosophy cartridges to cut some images. 

 

 

 

 

I used CTMH Pink Glitter Gems as an accent.

 

 

 I used some scraps and some paper and stickers I've had in my stash (for a long time, as in 10 years).

 

 

I used skewers and attached the images with glue dots. I used some tissue paper to fill the tin to fill the empty space and keep it from being wobly.



 

This was entered in the fpllowing challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks #179 Challenge.

4 Crafty Girls Challenge

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge

 

 

 

TFL!!

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired By Challenge Winner!

I'm so excited to have been selected as the Inspired By Challenge 103 Winner! Thank you so much, it's such an honor!

 

 

Don't forget to get creative and go play!



Valentines!

 

I have been trying to go through some of my scraps and use them up before they take over! At the same time, I have been inspired to make some Valentine cards. Most of my scraps are traditional Valentine colors, and then I thought, not everybody can get into pink and red, especially men so I challenged myself to make a couple non-traditional Valentines.

 

I came across the Curtain Call challenge as well and submitted my first creation.

 

 

I used my CTMH Artbooking cartridge to create all images. The swirl background was made with CTMH Swirls Around Flair stamps.

 

I also made another one that is much more masculine, using a diamond background sprayed with a shimmer spray that I had made months ago and have been dying to use!

 

 

I used my CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the key and the heart. I didn't have the right sentiment stamps so I handwrote it. I'm not crazy about my handwriting, but it does add a personal touch I suppose.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

 



Valentine's Treats

 

I am loving creating new things with my new CTMH Cricut Art Philosphy cartridge! I had to make something for Valentine's Day, I couldn't resist!

 

I made two different treat boxes, one pillow box and one that can hold small candy. I made a few tags also. I didn't have the Valentine's paper that had the right colors, so I made some using Swirls Around Flair stamps and different color inks. The tickets were made using the Art Philosophy cart and stamps that came with the Cricut collection.

 

 

I entered these in the Inspired By Challenge, the treats and tags were perfect.

 

 

TFL!