Easter Cards!

I thought I'd decided I wasn't going to make cards this year... my parents are coming up to visit me in Ohio(they live in Virginia) on Wednesday, and I'm going back with them to see my family for Easter!  I saw some really cute cards on the Cricut messageboard (thanks for the idea TatianaBelova!)  I searched and found a cut file made by Capadia to make the shaped cards using the Easter 2010 cartridge.  I had forgotten all of the cute cuts on that cartridge!

The Chick on two of the cards is from Create a Critter, the "Have a Tweet Easter" and chick stamps are Studio G.  I of course used Stickles (Icicle, and I think Stardust) on the chicks and the card in the top center.  I may have to make a few more this week, and I may go back and add a little more detail to the ones I made tonight.  It was fun to create again, especially after cleaning the house all day! 

Cards for Aidan

I saw this posted on several blogs and really wanted to send the little guy a get well card!  I don't know him or the family but was moved by the story.  Here's the information about Aidan, cut and pasted from Scrappin KY Momma' s blog:


Aidan is a sweet lil 2 year old who was recently diagnosed with T Cell Leukemia. On Wednesday, he had a port installed in his chest, spinal tap, bone marrow, and chemo in his spine. He did GREAT! This lil guy is such a trooper.  His parents have accepted that their BABY has Leukemia.. NOT the easiest thing to accept, but their faith in God and their support system have kept them going. T-Cell Leukemia has a high cure rate although chemo will be continued for quite a while. Lil Aidan LOVES mail, like any 2 year old does. So....


   I need your help. Let's get our crafting supplies out and send this lil guy some LOVE!!!  Pass this on to all your crafty friends. I think we can all take a couple minutes and make something special for him that will bring LOTS of smiles and he can look at over and over.


   Please mail your cards to:     AIDAN 

                                          c/o Tanya Stilwell

                                           P.O. Box 143 

                                        Cecilia, KY  42724


Here's the blog address for updates and a picture of Aidan.  Please keep their family in your prayers and if possible send him a card.

Hubby's 30th Birthday Card

 

My hubby turns 30 this year!  I've been struggling with a card design.  I even made a card a few weeks ago in the shape of a present (from the Wild Card cartridge), but I hated it.  Here's my second attempt.  I kept it simple.  The top note is from Storybook and the sentiment is from Sweet Treats.  I cut the 30 out a while ago, so I can't remember the cartridge.  (It may just be George.)  I also used my Cuttlebug 5x7 Polka Dots embossing folder and Co'rdination cardstock which I sanded to make the dots pop.  I used ribbon from my stash and pop dots to raise the top note.

Birthday Project for My Pink Stamper Challenge

I've been trying all week to find some free time to make a card for Robyn's challenge!  It's been a tough week at work (I'm a teacher) and I've been too tired to do anything.  Today is the first time in a while I've been able to be crafty.

My sister's birthday is in March, so I actually got a head start (I usually wait until the last minute).  

I used the cute cupcake from the Create a Critter cartridge (popped up with foam adhesive), paper from a DCWV baby girl mat stack (the cherries are glittery!), Fiskar's Scallop Sentiments punch, Imaginisce Happy Birthday stamp, and of course STICKLES!! (Icicle to be exact.)  The ribbon was just some in my stash. 

First Birthday Card

My cousin's baby turned 1 in November and I made this card for him.  I got the idea from Scrappin' Navy Wife.  I used Create a Critter Cricut cartridge for the train, lion, and balloon, Zooballoo for the grass, and Everyday Paper Dolls for the train track.  (I don't remember what cartridge I used for the 1.)  I'm not thrilled with how it turned out - I should have made the train and lion larger.  I designed on my Cricut Gypsy (after not having it very long) and really wasn't used to it yet.  (I think I eventually gave up using the Gypsy and cut from the cartridge because I was off with the sizing of the layers even though I thought I'd matched them up.)  I still think it turned out pretty cute!  His nursery has a jungle theme, so I really liked the lion!