Sending my best Flamingo card made using the Serenade Cricut cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I have wanted to cut this flamingo forever! Flamingos have always been one of my favorites presumably because they are pink and who doesn't like a pink bird! It is Joy's favorite which I think is because she is from Miami.

Serenade was used to make the card. I think I have now pretty much used this cartridge up. I have to admit I went a little Serenade crazy as of late!

The paper used is from My Mind's Eye.

The flamingo is cut out at 3 1/2".

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! See you all back here tomorrow with tales of the scrapbooking convention!

Have a great day!

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Love you to the CORE! Card made using the Serenade cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I have gotten a ton of questions again about my bow tying. I thought I would take the time to answer these questions once again.
-Will you make a video/tutorial on tying bows?
      I have no plans to do anything like this. Making videos are not really my thing and I am not all that   great at it.

- Do you have any tips or tricks on tying bows?
     Yes! Practice practice practice! For several years I have sat in front of the tv with ribbon and practiced. Also, when I tie bows it takes me a little bit of fussing with the ribbon before it is how I like it. So, don't think that I tie my bows in seconds and they are perfect. I tie them and mess with them quite a bit. Just be patient with your ribbon.

I will be out at the GASC in Arlington TX on Thursday. If you see me and want a quick tutorial come see me. I will be walking around shopping with Joy and will bring a roll of ribbon on my purse just in case!

Today's card is made using Serenade (again). I thought this cartridge was still for sale on the Cricut site, but apparently not. If I hear of any other place that sells it I will let you know.

I used My Mind's Eye paper and Papertrey Ink ribbon and stamps.

I cut the apple out at 3".

The border is from a Martha Stewart punch.

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you all back here tomorrow!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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Thank you card using the dandelion from Serenade.

Hello, friends!

I trust that you all had a lovely holiday weekend! I am having a great time with my In-Laws from the UK. My sister-in-law is the dream sister-in-law. It was worth marrying my husband just so I can hang out with her! Also, I finally got to meet my little nephew Oliver. He turns one next week and is just the cutest thing. I may have to make him a cake using my Cricut Cake machine....or buy one because they does seem easier ;-)

Today's card is also made using the FABULOUS Serenade cartridge. Once I got started with this cartridge the other day I just couldn't stop!

I used October Afternoon paper and Papertrey Ink stamps.

I cut the dandelion out at 4". The banner is a die from Spellbinders that I cut out suing my cuttlebug.

Thanks so much for dropping by! I will see you all back here tomorrow!!


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Live your bliss card made using the Serenade cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I have carpet cleaners coming today! Woohoo!!...I love when my carpets are freshly cleaned. I just hate the work that it takes to get the house ready for the cleaners.
Today I have another card using the Serenade cartridge. This one is super simple to throw together. That is one of the great things about this cartridge. These cuts have such a simple beauty.

The paper is from My Mind's Eye.

I cut the branch out at 2 3/4". The paper ric rack is a Papertrey Ink die using my cuttlebug.

Thanks so much for stopping today!!

Have a great weekend! See you guys next week.

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Hello card made using the Serenade cartridge.

Hello, friends!

Well as I write this I am in my son's closet waiting out a bad storm. You see even storms don't stop this dedicated blogger ;-) On a serious note, I have been through a few tornadoes and nothing is scarier. My heart goes out to all of those who have been affected by the recent onslaught on tornadoes here in the south!

Today's card is made using an oldie, but goodie. In fact, this cartridge was a favorite for the longest time. There is just something about the trees and branches on this cartridge that I really like. Serenade was beautifully designed and has tons of possibilities!

The paper I used is from Papertrey Ink.

I cut this beautiful flower out at 2".

I also cut out a few extras in white to add texture to my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I will see you all back here tomorrow bright and early ;-)

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

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Serenade tree birthday card

Hello, everyone!

I know it looks like all I am making lately is birthday cards, but my MIL was recently in town from England. When she comes to visit she always places a sizable card order with me for all of her friends and family in the UK. This time her order was larger than usual to the tune of 11 cards! The good thing is she pays me AND they serve double duty as posts on my blog. So, everybody wins ;-)

This card was made using Pink Paisley paper and the Serenade cricut cartridge(one of my most favorite cricut cartridge of all time!). The sentiment is Verve.

Have a wonderful week!

Well hello there, Tuesday!

Guess what...not only am I actually posting this week on this blog, but I am posting multiple times!!! Can you believe it?

Here is another card I made with the Serenade cartridge(the bird cage) that we are highlighting and giving away this week over at Christmas with the Cricut this week. If you do not have it and want it make sure you head over there and leave comments all week. That way you have 7 chances to win this awesome cartridge!

The paper is Basic Grey 'Porcelain' and the bird stamp is from CTMH and colored with my Copics.

This card took some wrangling to get it to come together. I think I like it though. I have been wanting to pair that bird cage paper and one of the bird cages from Serenade for a while.




Have a wonderful Tuesday!!

Happy Monday!

Hello, everyone!!

I had a chance to make a few things over the weekend that I will be sharing on here this week.

The first thing is a Sympathy card I made for my Sister In Law's friend. I guess I do cards on demand now ;-)

I used the Serenade Cricut cartridge and some Basic Grey Wisteria paper. I really love this line! We are featuring the Serenade cartridge all week over at Christmas with the Cricut and then giving it away on Sunday. Head over there if you get a chance because you are going to want to add this cartridge to your library!




Thanks for stopping by!

A few cards made with Serenade and Picturesque!

Hello, everyone!!!

I have three cards that I made yesterday with my new Serenade and Picturesque cartridges that Provo Craft sent me. I have to say, they are amazing!! I seriously think these are going to be the new 'must have' cartridges. I always knew I wanted Serenade, but I was not that crazy with the pictures that I had seen of Picturesque. Flash forward to me picking them up at Joy's house, and my mind was forever changed!! These carts have a lot to offer!!

You can currently get Picturesque in a bundle by going ==>here<==.


This one is made using Picturesque:




These two are made using Serenade:





Have a great weekend!