Clayful Imagination: October 2012

I decided I need to make some cards that are a little more simple, but are still way better than store bought ones. So I took the challenge of making something with the negative image from a shadow feature on the Cricut.

I used the Celebrations Cartridge and went for a birthday theme.

I made the balloon and threw it into a box for later use. I then took the negative image left behind on the paper, embossed it and backed it with pink glitter paper. I then added a little ribbon bow. I wanted there to be space on the bottom right side so I can add numbers later, when I know whom the recipient will be.

Yep, its simple but still has a little extra something that you cant buy at a store. It is also easy so I can make a bunch and have them stored for a "OMG! I forgot!" birthday card.

Not that I have ever done that! ;)

Thanks for checking out my project! Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for past projects that you may have missed!

You really should go and check out the rest of the Design Teams projects..they are amazing!!

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100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop Day Two

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Collectively the design team uses over 100 different Cricut Cartridges in their projects during the two days of this hop! There is so much talent and inspiration and PRIZES!! Erica is giving away 3 different prizes to 3 separate winners this month! One prize will be TPC Girlfriends pink papers, one will be the Pink Journey Cricut cartridge, and one will be a pink little cricut toy. Oh did I mention, we are going pink for breast cancer awareness this month?

Each of our projects will have pink somewhere even if it's on the back or covered up. This month each of the design team members had to choose 4 Cricut cartridges to use. I chose~

1. Storybook

2. Mini Monsters

3. Happy Hauntings

4. Create a Critter

Onward...to the projects..

This month I have used the heck out of my Storybook Cricut cartridge! My good friend was getting married and I couldn't wait to help!

I started with the wine list, she asked for a full size sheet that would be placed in a frame at the wine table. I cut a sheet of kraft board to size then cut a fancy shape with the "fit to page" function on the Cricut from a sheet of cream colored card stock. She also wanted matching Reserved table signs which I cut to be a 4x6 size.

The table seating cards, food labels, beverage labels, and blank tags were cut to a 2x4" size.

Then the challenge of writing everything took place. :)

For her shower gift I told her I would like to make her "Thank You" cards. (because I really had no idea what to get them! LOL)

So I again used my Storybook cartridge and made simple but matching cards for her to send to all of her guests..this pic only shows 48 of them..there is another stack of 48 being made now..they are a little time consuming because the wording is so delicate, but she is worth it!

Now on to the next project!..

I love, love,love dimensional cards. So I decided to give a Center Step (or step ladder) card a try. I wanted to make it look like you were standing at the end of a giant mansions lane. I used the Happy Hauntings cartridge for the Trees, House and Tombstones. But I knew it needed more so I added a fence from Mini Monsters.