Organization Month

Hi Crafters,

I've been following all the #chashow tweets on twitter and Cricut Provo Craft on facebook for updates on the CHA trade show happening this weekend.  I wish I could be there!

Did you know January is organization month?  You still have a few days left to get into gear and organize a few spaces!  I got this embellishment storage from Joann's it looked like it was a Black Friday special they had leftover.  Its original price was $1.99, but it was the only item I purchased not on sale so I got it for less than $1.00 with coupons.  I added some vinyl and some bling and it's perfect for my buttons and brads (and googly eyes).

Happy organizing!

A special birthday is coming up!

Hi Crafters,

We got a little snow and ice yesterday which allowed me to have a snow day today!  I had a bunch of random craft projects going on today.  I find myself dabbling in about 3-4 things at a time leaving my kitchen and craft area a mess of scraps!  I also find myself re-organizing my craft area just about every time I make something.  Today I purged my scrap supply and ended up with a good sized bag to pass on to one of "the girls" from Crafting with My Girls (she has a cuttlekid and is the cutest kindergartner I know).

Today's agenda consisted of finishing my nieces birthday party invites.  I can't believe she is almost 1!  She loves her cat and her mom requested a cat themed party.  I pulled out my Hello Kitty Greetings cart. I got lucky because this cart already had a "card" feature on it.  This also fits into an A2 sized envelope.  I added a bit of bling with my Jolee's heat afix tool. I printed the wording with my printer and used the shadow feature on the cart to cut out around the words (and it only took me three trials to get it line up. That has to be a record right?).

Tomorrow is Friday and then the weekend begins!  Looks like we are headed to school at normal time which suits me just fine as we are headed on a field trip (that we would have missed if we had a delay).

Happy Crafting,

Valentine's Sweetheart Card Series Part 2

Hi Crafters,

I have recently started up a facebook fan page.  I would love to have you "like" my page.  I will use that page to post project updates and any good deals I find floating around!

CraftyMrs Facebook Fan Page

Continuing with my Valentine's Card series...

This sweet kitty is from Sweethearts.  I used a white gel pen to add in some details and those cute dewy goggly eyes just added the perfect sweet touch.  I think this one will be for my niece.

Happy Crafting,

Sweethearts Valentine's Day Card Series

Hi Crafters,
Thank you to those that purchased the amazon gift card! I was able to get mine for free!

This adorable monkey is from Sweethearts.  I used the markers outline his face and body for an extra detail.  I embossed the branch with the cuttlebug branch folder.  I'll be posting a few more cards from this cartridge soon!

Happy Crafting,

Living Social

Hi Crafters,

I stumbled on a deal from livingsocial.com where they are offering a $20.00 Amazon Gift card for $10.00. They are a daily deal website and this offer will expire within 15 hours.  They are also running their 4 for 3 deal on mats on amazon as well.  Great way to stock up on the needed craft supplies!

I would appreciate if you use the following link (if three people buy this I will get my card for free) and they will give you a special link to do the same for your gift card.

Living Social Amazon Gift Card

Happy Crafting,

Simple Valentine's Card

Hi Crafters,

I made this card with the hearts embossing folder for the cuttlebug. I put a bit of ribbon and a few buttons with glue dots and called it a day.

I used the coredinations paper from the so mod pad.

I have so much fun with Valentine's Day projects...maybe because you can put pink on anything?

Happy crafting,

Lyrical Letters Cards

Hi Crafters,

I needed to make some cards today to be sent ASAP.

Lyrical Letters have these beautiful card layers.  I cut them on my gypsy at 5.06 (so 5 inches on the regular machine) I also turned on the real dial size.  They are simple but beautiful.

Happy crafting,