Back to School Challenge

This is a CD pocket project I made for compilation of e-books on a CD.  This is also my take for Cricut Cardz Challenge 88 - Back to School with 3R's (red, ribbon and rhinestones).  Hopefully, I find the time again to join the wonderful ladies at CCC.

This is also my entry to Cricut 360° Challenge - Back to School.  This is my first time in joining Sonia and the rest of her wonderful DT and hope it won't be my last LOLz...

Until next time...

Happy Valentines to the Sweetest yet Grouchiest Little Girl

I made this card especially for my daughter Ella. She is the sweetest yet the grouchiest little girl I've ever known, if that's possible LOL. She was my inspiration when I made this card.

This entry is for the following challenges:

Cricut Cards Challenge - Valentines card for child using any cartridges and colors you'd like
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Neglected cartridge.  I chose Sanrio Hello Kitty.  If I remember correctly, the last time I used it was September 2009.  Boohoo!  That was almost 16months ago.

 My son Jackie says, "I'm sure Ate (that's how you call big sister in Filipino language) will like it.  

She loves Hello Kitty, Mommy!
Every time my son look at my card, he makes me nervous.  Remember the pacifier!?  LOL

PAPER: Doodlebug, Martha Stewart and American Craft
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, PC paper trimmer, ATG, Zip Dry, and Zig 2-way glue pen
CARTRIDGE: Sanrio - Hello Kitty (Hello Kitty, heart with arrow and "I Love You" phrase) and Twinkle Toes (banner)
EMBELLISHMENT: Recollection flat-back pearls, unknown brand ribbon, novelty buttons from Joann's and baker's twine
OTHERS: Action Wobble

I'm really looking forward to giving this to her.  I'm sure she'll love it.  Who wouldn't like a Hello Kitty and Action Wobble, right!?
Hugs!

Cricut Cardz Challenge - Snowman

Another week is almost over (again), but it could only mean another fun challenge at CCC.  So before CCC starts another challenge, tet me share with you my entry for this weeks challenge at Cricut Cardz Challenge - Snowman. You can use any cartridge that has snowman image and you can also use any colors of your preference.

Here's my card:

 I used Winter Frolic cartridge for the snowman and Joys of the Season Cartridge for the snow globe.

 Love the outcome!

PAPER: Martha Stewart, DCWV, GP 110 white and some scrap paper
STAMP: My Pink Stamper and Peachy Keen Stamps
INKPAD: Martha Stewart and Memento Tuxedo Black
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cuttlebug machine, Spellbinder dies, Stampin Up! ticket corner punch, PC paper trimmer, ATG, Zip Dry, and Zig 2-way glue pen
CARTRIDGE: Winter Frolic (snowman) and Joys of the Season (snow globe)
EMBELLISHMENT: Recollection flat-back pearls, baker's twine, and American Girl glass gem
OTHERS: Chalk and Action Wobble

Black, Red and White...

Black, Red and White are one of my favorite color combination.  Normally, I don't use it for everyday card unless it is for formal occasions card like wedding or wedding anniversary.  But since Valentines is almost in the air now and Cricut Cardz Challenge #57 challenges everyone to make a card using the mentioned color combo, this is one chance I won't up for.  So without further ado, here's my card entry for this week's challenge:

 My daughter loves it and I do too! 

 

As I mentioned earlier, black, red and white are very elegant colors so I need to come up with 

something simple, clean yet elegant.  

Happy Hearts Day in advance. How I wish I could wear this dress and have a date on V-Day with my Honey "SAD".  Soon, right!?  I know we'll be together again soon although I must admit that wearing this kind of dress is a far fetched dream LOL...

OH BTW, I was the grand prize winner for October at Cricut Cardz Challenge.  Yehey, I was told I will be getting something in the mail. Thank you CCC!  I'm excited, excited, excited... 

RECIPE:
PAPER: Wassau, Recollection, Embassy and Animal Print felt paper from Hobby Lobby

TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cuttlebug machine, EF Embossing folders, PC paper trimmer, ATG, and Zig 2-way glue pen

CARTRIDGE: Nifty Fifties(mannequin/dress)

EMBELLISHMENT: MAMBI felt flourishes embellishment, Recollection flat-back pearls, felt ricrac ribbon, unbranded ribbon, 7 Gypsy sticker, American Girl glass gems (that I stole from my daughter's stash) and filigree flower charm

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 56- Clock

Joining in for another fun challenge at Cricut Cardz Challenge # 56 and for this week the rule is to make a New Year's card with clock image on it and you can use any Cricut cartridge of your preference.

I think this is one of my best card ever using my Cricut.  I wasn't much into pastel colors but the other night I was just up to using light colors.  Maybe it was a reflection of my emotions right now.  I need something light. As for the clock image, I decided to use a cuckoo clock and since I can't find anything in my library of cartridge, I cut instead an image of a birdhouse from Cindy Loo and added clock hands from Picturesque.

Cardmaking is so therapeutic.  With all the emotional turmoils that's going on inside me, I at least can re-channel it into creating wonderful cards.  So without further ado, let me share with you my card entry for this challenge:

 

 

 

 
RECIPE:
PAPER: DCWV and GP 110 white
STAMP: TPC
INKPAD: CTMH
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, PC Paper trimmer, ATG, Zip Dry, EK Success Large Label Punch, and McGill Oval Punch, sponge
CARTRIDGE: Cindly Loo (Birdhouse) and Picturesque (Picturesque)
EMBELLISHMENT: Prima flowers, Prima Say It In Crystal, Recollection flatback pearls, Hancock lace and trims

Thanks for dropping by and for leaving such wonderful comments.  Hope you'll check my other recently posted cards and projects too.

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 52

Another fun challenge at Cricut Cardz Challenge (#52)...  Rule is to make a Christmas cards with words only and no image.  You can use any cartridges and colors that you like.

Here's my entry:

 Sentiments "Season Greetings" was cut using Cricut Expression and Martha Stewart Seasonal 

Cake Cartridge

I punched some snowflakes using MS craft punch and added a border strip of snowflakes using MS edge punch. 

RECIPE:

PAPER: DCWV and Bazzill

TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cricut Cartridge, MS edge punch, MS craft punch, PC paper trimmer and Zip Dry

CARTRIDGE: Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake

EMBELLISH:  Prima flowers, Dress-up Buttons (snowflake), glittered ribbon and Bling by Hero Arts

This is another fun challenge!  Love the colors that I chose for this entry...

Bad Card Day...

Remember those bad hair day, well, today is a bad card day for me. I been working on this card all day and yet it didn't came out the way I planned it. The card is an entry for Cricut Cardz Challenge # 51 - Thanksgiving. Rule is you can use any cartridge you want and colors should be blue, brown, orange, yellow and white ONLY.

I couldn't cut my images right so I decided to just make two separate cards out of it. The pilgrim couple is my take for this challenge and rather than just throw the ship, I just made another card out of it... I wasted so much paper, so I might as well used up the die-cuts and make another card right!?

 

 

RECIPE:
PAPER: Recollection, GP 110 white, DCWV and Bazzill
STAMP SENTIMENT: The Paper Company Studio
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cuttlebug machine, Spellbinder dies, EK Success XL edge punches, PC paper trimmer and ATG
CARTRIDGE: My World
EMBELLISH: Bling

Hope the card wasn't too much of a disappointment...
Moving on to the next card challenge...
Cya later...

Cricut Cardz Challenge #50

I guess my muse is back so I might as well take advantage of it.  Here's another card entry for Cricut Cardz Challenge #50.  This week's rule is to make a Christmas card using any cartridge and color you prefer.  I was planning to use this card too as an entry to Throwback Thursday of Ms. Emma Aguilar but unfortunately, I didn't make it to the deadline. Anyways, here's my yummy looking gingerbread house:

 

 

RECIPE:
PAPER: Unknown assorted cardstock from my stash and Basic Grey
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Marvy Uchida heat tool and PC paper trimmer
CARTRIDGE: Wrap It Up
EMBELLISH: Christmas mini decor and bling
OTHERS: Marvy Uchida liquid applique that I used for snow and Diamond Dust by Twinklets for added sparkle

Until next week! Thanks for dropping by....

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 47

It's another fun week at Cricut Cardz Challenge. The rule for this week is to make a card for Breast Cancer Awareness using any Cricut cartridges or colors you'd like.

Yesterday was very productive.  I decided to stick with the color pink as my motif/theme.  At first, I thought this challenge will be so difficult but DT's gorgeous sample cards were enough to keep me inspired.  Difficult it maybe at first, but boy, I made two cards!

So without further ado, here's my take:

 "The Dancer"

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 "The Corset"

RECIPE:
PAPER: PTI, DCWV, GP and some unknown CS and DP
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cricut cartridges, paper trimmer, ATG, pop-dots and liquid glue
CARTRIDGES: Tie the knot (Corset); Stand and Salute (Ribbon); Pooh & Friends (Flower Frame); Wall Decor (Dancer & Sentiments)
EMBELLISH: Satin ribbon, half pearls, Prima flowers and paper doilies

Please don't forget to do your self breast exam every month.