Cricut Explore {Pop Up Box Card} A2 sized with Design Space File

Hi Crafters,

I have been having so much fun with my Cricut Explore!

I have been inspired by all the pop up card in a box fun that has been popping up all over. I used design space and a bunch of rectangles to make a template that would fit in an A2 size envelope. Link to my A2 Pop up Card in a Box file. It also includes the score and cut lines so it really does all the hard work for you!

Here is the outside of the card when it's not popped up. I embossed the outside pieces with my cuttlebug, I even sized and included the outside rectangles with this file.

The bright daffodils are from Walk in my Garden.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'd love to hear if you use the file drop me a comment! Link to my A2 Pop up Card in a Box file

Happy Crafting

{Perfect Pair} Wedding Card

Hi Crafters,

We are celebrating a wonderful couple this weekend!

I made this card because it fits the couple so perfectly. The tennis shoe is from SVGCuts.com the heel is from Gypsy wonderings and the sentiment is from Sweethearts. 

I embossed the light purple with a chevron folder from Stampin' Up. 

Thanks for steppin by,

Valentine's {Pop up Card Box}

Hi Crafters,

Happy Valentine's Day! Here is the Valentine I made for my husband this year.  I used this SUPER easy to follow tutorial from Split Coast Stampers Pop up Box Card

The lady bugs are cut from Create a Critter. I did one pink and one red. Our house is, as usual, a home to hundreds of ladybugs this year. I thought it was fitting for my valentine. 

The text is from Designer's Calendar. The little hearts are from Sweethearts. I used a floral pin to hot glue the hearts. The embossing is a nestabilities double sided embossing folder.

When it's collapsed this is what it looks like. It's a BIT too big for an A7 envelope. It was super easy to make and I love the final look!

Thanks for stopping by,

Think {PINK} Cut it Up Challenge

Hi Crafters,

There is a new challenge over at the Cut it Up Challenges, this challenge was to include pink in your project for Breast Cancer Awareness month (and of course include a die cut).

I created a pink birthday project.  The happy and the large flower die cuts are from Walk in my Garden. I welded this to the birthday cut (from Designer Calendar).

We have 2 lovely sponsors that have great prizes for the randomly selected participants that link up with us...

Cute as a Button

has a $20.00 coupon up for grabs

My Scrap Chick

has a $10.00 coupon as well!

Thanks for stopping by,

{Going in Circles} Cut it up!

Hi Crafters,

It's times for another great challenge over at http://www.cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com this challenge is to create a project using die cuts and circles.

 I used a tone on tone effect with the stamp and circle. 

I used my cuttlebug to cut and emboss the circles. 

We have two wonderful sponsors for this challenge Unity Stamp Co provided the stamps for this challenge.  Cute as a Button is another great sponsor!

Be sure to check out Cut it Up! to link up your projects with circles and a die cut!

Thanks for crafting with us!

Slithering By to say...{Happy Birthday}!

Hi Crafters,

This week is filled with birthdays! Here's a quick card I put together for a dear family friend. She had a not so fun run in with a snake in a fire place while on vacation a few years ago.  When I saw this happy little guy on Create a Critter I knew he'd be perfect!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Happy Crafting,

{They're Engaged} SQUEEEE!

Hi crafters,

I'm officially back at school today! I've had a wonderful summer. I'm looking forward to NEW school year!

I'm also looking forward to seeing my co-workers.  I'm blessed to have such great people in my school. One of my co-workers got engaged a few weeks ago. I put together a tote bag with a few of my favorite bridal items: a Martha Stewart bridal magazine, ring cleaner, and an engagement ornament.

The tote bag is done with freezer paper, it's a mixture of the Gypsy font and Opposite's Attract.  The flourish is from Teresa Collin's Sophisticated cartridge.

The ornament is Martha Stewart's Elegant Cake cartridge (for the first letter of the names and the "We're Engaged" sentiment) The lower case letters are from Opposite's Attract.

The silhouette on the card is from Sweethearts. The background is embossed with the cuttlebug.

Thanks for stopping by,

What's {bugging} You? Cut it Up Challenges

Hi Crafters,

We are wrapping up summertime over at Cut it Up! The next challenge is "What's Bugging You?" incorporate a bug into your project!

I created a summertime double layout for this challenge.

We have 2 wonderful sponsors for those participating in the challenge...

KaDoodleBug Designs

Eyelet Outlet

Has provided a goody bag with some fun brads for one lucky winner! 

The background paper is DCWV glitter stack.  The bugs and sentiment are from the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. I embossed the caterpillar and summer sentiment with my cuttlebug.

The rick-rack is from Teresa Collin's Elegence cartridge.  I sewed the 4x6 photomats around the edge with a simple straight stitch.  

Be sure to head over to Cut it Up! to check out the design team projects and link up your project!

Happy crafting,

You're a great {catch} dad!

Hi crafters,

Here's another great challenge from Cut it Up! Father's Day is right around the corner... be sure to stop by to see some fabulous projects from our design team and add your own project for a chance to win an amazing prize.

I made a side step card for my project from a Split Coast Stamper tutorial

I used my cuttlebug to emboss the brown accent.  The rod and fish are from Camp Out!  The waves are from Life's A Beach.

Thanks for stopping by,

{Make mine a MINI}

Hi Crafters,

What a great turn out we had for the Mother's Day challenge!  This bi-monthly challenge over at Cut it Up! is to create something mini.

I found these cute little cards in the $1.00 section at Michael's they are 3x3 scalloped cards with matching envelopes from Studio G.  I used my cuttlebug to cut out some gallons and attached some twine as the string. I used some nestabilties to cut a circle for the chevron layer. This little cutie will be perfect for a birthday gift! Be sure to link up your mini project to the blog and check out all the other projects from the design team!

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy {Mother's} Day! Cut it up Challenge!

Hi Crafters,

Mother's Day is right around the corner...

Here's a sweet little card I whipped up the other morning before school...


The card base is a 4x4 card (4 inches x 8 inches scored at 4 inches and folded in  half)

I used my cuttlebug to cut out 4 scalloped circles.  I folded each circle in quarters (folding it in half and in half again). I used glue dots to keep the petals somewhat together but still allow them to spread open a bit.

I cut the chevron paper at 3.5x3.5 and used a white scrap for the background.  I used my sewing machine to stitch along the bottom.

Be sure to check out the other great projects at Cut it Up! and link up your project for a chance to win!

Happy Crafting,

{Celebrating (13) Years} Cut it Up Challenge {tree}

Hi Crafters,

The new challenge is up at Cut it Up! The challenge is incorporate a tree into your project.

I came up with a simple 12x12 scrapbook layout.  My husband and I are celebrating 13 years as a couple this week.  Here are a few highlights a few proms, engagement, wedding, and a few other snapshots.  It's so hard to believe how quickly the time has flown!

The tree is from Sweethearts I embossed the leaf piece and popped up a few of the smaller leaves.  The hexagons are from George and Basic Shapes.  The font is from Don Juan.  

Thanks for stopping by... be sure to check out our fabulous design team's projects and link up one of your own!

Happy Crafting,

It's a {WHALE} of a tale :baby shower:

Hi Crafters,
The new challenge for Cut it Up! is something wet. It can either wet all the time or can get wet.

This challenge fit perfectly with the baby shower I hosted a few weeks ago for a co-worker.  This was the first girl baby shower I've thrown in over 3 years (since my niece was born)! The nursery is a beach theme with whales and surf boards.

I used the cuttlebug on her card. I used the 2.5x2.5 mini baby folders on each strip of paper.  

I made a variation of this invite for her shower.  I ended up not doing the double layer and only using the light aqua color for the whale.  I embossed the background purple piece with the cuttlebug.

This is the name canvas I created for her gift.  The surfboard and whale are both from Life's a Beach the lettering is from Songbird (script) and Opposites Attract (up right).  I used a 12x24 paper from K&Company for the surfboard and accents.  The whale is embossed with the cuttle bug.  I stitched around the outside of the surfboard with my sewing machine with green thread.

The banner pennants came from Birthday Bash and the font is from Life's a Beach. 

I hung whales from the loft and chandelier with fishing line (one of my craft room must haves).

Thanks for stopping by make sure to stop by Cut it up! to link up your project of something wet.

Happy crafting,

{Clean and Simple} Birthday Cards

Hi Crafters,

If you are looking for my Cut it Up Challenge!  Lion and Lamb Challenge post.

This first card I got my inspiration from Freshly Made Sketches and I am linking up to them as well.  The whale and the waves are from Life's a Beach.

This next card I made for a coworker.  Men cards are always a challenge so I kept it simple with this one too.  I cut the sentiment shape from Lacey Labels.  I embossed the strips of paper with the cuttlebug and added some buttons down the side.

Thanks for stopping by...

Happy Crafting,

Dr. Seuss Cut it Up! Challenge

Hi Crafters,

Welcome to my first challenge as a Cut It Up! Design team member!

This challenge is Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, in honor of his birthday this month.  Be sure to stop by to craft along with us and link up to the original post over at Cut it Up! 

I used the gel pens to write the sentiment.  The font and cap are both from A Child's Year. I embossed the background with my cuttlebug.

Don't forget to swing by the other designer's blogs to check out their projects!

Happy Crafting,

{Cupid's Tushie} Happy Valentine's Day!

Hi crafters,

I created a few Valentine's day cards last weekend.  I recently discovered this adorable cupid on the Sweetheart's cartridge (you may remember him from my door decor)

 I ran the background through the cuttlebug with the swiss dots folder.  I used the cricut markers to outline Mr. Cupid.

I stamped the sentiment and added some washi tape and bakers twine to the sentiment piece.

I hope love is in your air! 

Happy crafting,

xoxo