tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73205444558938701172024-02-19T01:42:15.962-05:00Live. Laugh. Create.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-29866559846362784292012-10-19T02:49:00.001-04:002012-10-19T02:49:52.900-04:00Joy Fold Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The other day I came across the joy-fold card, and decided I had to give it a whirl. It was so easy for such a unique looking card. If you've never made one, it's basically one card with a second placed inside, but backwards. That probably doesn't make sense, so check out the second photo for the visual clarification :)</div>
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I apologize, because I made this weeks ago and don't remember the measurements I used for each card. BUT just google or youtube "joy-fold card" and many, MANY tutorials will show up.</div>
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I wanted to do a quick and simple card, so I just grabbed a stamp and used some gel pens to color it in. The yellow buttons on the left are attached using pop up dots, which helps the front card flap stay closed. You can experiment with different objects to help keep your card closed. I tried decorative paper clips but didn't like the clutter. As long as it has height so the card can slide under it and stay shut.</div>
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Yet, unique.</div>
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The last few days I've been busy making things for my nieces 4th birthday. She's obsessed with the Disney movie Brave, so naturally that is her theme. I just finished her banner tonight. I'll have pictures and a post on that next :]</div>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-36916811016815662272012-10-10T00:45:00.000-04:002012-10-10T00:45:29.790-04:00Getting Settled, and some re-upholstering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We drove for three days. The drive surprisingly wasn't so bad. I was pretty sure I would go crazy along the way... I'm still not sure how I didn't. </div>
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When we got here, we only had the few necessities we were able to cram into my little Malibu- being our pots and pans, pillows, blanket, a Pyrex set, my sewing machine (that was a MUST), some silverware and toiletries. And clothes. We were told the moving company would have our stuff here in a week. </div>
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But for any of you who are familiar with the military, you things are rarely as they say.</div>
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So FOUR weeks later, we finally get our things. Yes, FOUR weeks of sleeping on the the ground, not having a couch, or lamps, or laundry baskets, or basically any of the things we typically take for granted. But it left us with some fun memories and learning to be like MacGyver.</div>
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Alas! The crafting can resume!</div>
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So my first project was to re-upholster our dinning room chairs. The set was given to us from my hubby's parents. It was his dad's mother's set, and the seats were already re-upholster once. In some AWESOME 70's style fabric.</div>
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So I went to Hobby Lobby, got some fabric, and a staple gun, and went to work.</div>
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I had some extra fabric and decided to make a place mat for the center. I added brown lace to the edges to give it texture and flair.</div>
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Sorry I don't have a close-up. I love the end results! Even the Mr. liked the fabric and place mat. And I couldn't pass up the wall decor from Hobby Lobby. I'm in a lot of trouble having one only a few miles away! (Compared to 40 mins away at home)</div>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-69704319242545395532012-09-27T03:27:00.003-04:002012-09-27T03:29:23.643-04:00Changes Along the WayIt has been quite a long time since I blogged... I'm pretty sure I lost all my readers, but rather than starting completely over I figured I'd start right where I left off. Well, kinda. So in my hiatus I had gotten a new job, had my boyfriend deployed to Iraq, had my sister along with her 3 young boys move in with my parents and me, gotten engaged, planned a wedding in 6 months, got married, and moved 1700 miles away to start a life with the man of my dreams.<br />
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Needless to say, my crafting was put to a bare minimum. But I'm back on board, and since I'm currently an unemployed army wife, I've had LOTS of time to regain my creative bug. I just wanted to start off by sharing our story through photos of our wedding and travels to Texas. Then I'll begin to share all the adventures in craft - land I've been having :]<br />
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So it starts with this. Our engagement. He flew home on Christmas Eve. (After just finishing a deployment in Iraq). An hour after he landed, we were on our way to my Aunt's. Before walking into the house filled with my giantic family, he "realized" that he left the camera in the car (totally planned) and walked me back to the front yard to get it from the backseat. As he grabs the camera and closes the door, he kneels down, opens the camera bag to get the ring from it, and proposes.</div>
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Well, clearly I say YES! And now full of tears and joyfull anxiety, I had to face the 32 family members inside.</div>
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And a week later he left. The next time I would see him would be two days before the wedding.</div>
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But it was all worth it to have such a beautiful day. A day full of excitement for the future, as well as complete sadness to be leaving my family and friends behind for a few years. But after two long years of being away from my boyfriend, he was now my husband, and we could finally begin to have a 'normal' life again.<br />
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And slowly it became less and less green around us. After driving on a road with absolutly nothing, going 75 mph, for 2 straight hours, without sight of a gas station or rest area (something straight out of the horror movies) we got to our destination. <br />
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Hello El Paso. Let's see what this side of the country has in store for us...</div>
Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-52611317381127908812011-06-01T08:00:00.003-04:002011-06-01T08:00:08.669-04:00All Things Grow with LoveWho doesn't love the sun?<br />
It's finally shining a lot around here, but I probably just jinxed it. <br />
All the rain we've gotten is at least keeping the grass green and the flowers pretty :]<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inspiring me to make these two cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGoJ_kibqIaKuFRsSi44GCzFBQPM7luvqD052LpI64-fomV4gTshLezTJevk1OVjQI-48n6-gBL7NQ1egW4IpVUhfmaH5vMD-29Nk3ge1_CYrp5mfJR9Buem419gQ3Gr66BD1hCa_P-cZ/s1600/DSC02714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGoJ_kibqIaKuFRsSi44GCzFBQPM7luvqD052LpI64-fomV4gTshLezTJevk1OVjQI-48n6-gBL7NQ1egW4IpVUhfmaH5vMD-29Nk3ge1_CYrp5mfJR9Buem419gQ3Gr66BD1hCa_P-cZ/s320/DSC02714.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Recipe: K and C Comanpy background paper<br />
Fiskars stamp sentiment- heat embossed with copper powder<br />
Freshly Picked cartridge<br />
Twine<br />
Flower brads<br />
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Enjoy your week!<br />
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</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-19411251661356629992011-05-31T18:36:00.000-04:002012-10-11T02:34:16.105-04:00Chaos ChallengeGoing through my blog photos, I realized I'd never posted a card I made in March, for my new nephew :]<br />
And it just so happens that it coordinates perfectly for this weeks CCCC hosted by <a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/">Paula at More Than Favors</a>.<br />
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I don't have the New Arrival cartridge, but I have Popurri, which has samples from many various cartridges, including New arrival. How perfect :]<br />
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The yellow paper is embossed with <em>spots and dots</em><br />
Sentiment- <em>Stampin' Up</em><br />
Cartridge-<em>Popurri</em><br />
Ribbon and buttons<br />
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And here's a pic of the cute little man<br />
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<3 Rae</div>
Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-5699852481700459442011-05-30T23:35:00.000-04:002011-05-30T23:35:17.803-04:00Summer is ALMOST here!Only 8 days of school left! The kids are so ready to be done, it makes teachers want it to be over even faster. Plus it's finally getting warm here! Acutally, it was absolutely disgustingly hot today... but I loved it :]<br />
So warmer weather means...<br />
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BASEBALL! Which, unfortunately, as awesome as the Tribe is doing, every game I've been to we have lost. I'm convinced I'm the bad luck charm. <br />
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Grady is in here somewhere... :]</td></tr>
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But I'm sure I'll still be going to many more. In other news- I've uploaded tons of projects to share on here! I decided to start with my fabric daisies. I've wanted to post these for months now. I'm such a procrastinator...<br />
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I actually came across a youtube video that showed how to make these months ago, and finally gave it a try with my own spin on it.<br />
Start by taking a 3 in circle (or smaller or bigger, depending on the size you'd like)<br />
And cut about 5-6 out of fabric. Then, make a slit cut halfway up the center of each one:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, starting at the slit, fold the side up, making a triangle. Then, flip it over and fold again. <br />
Continue folding the fabric into an acordion, back and forth and back and forth.</div><br />
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Hope you enjoy! Share your ideas on fabric flowers- there are soo many different ways to make them! <br />
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Sometimes life just grabs us and rips us apart from the computer... so, for all my faithful followers, I appreciate you still following, and I have LOTS of projects to share and comments to leave you all as well. <br />
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The good news is that I only have two more weeks of school/work and then it's summer time! What will I do with all my free time?<br />
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-oookay--Time for crafts! The first thing I want to share is a clock I made as a gift. It was simple, quick, fun, and a different change of pace from paper crafts. Plus, it's so simple that children can do it, or at least help out in making it :]<br />
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Here's my finished product: (sorry for the blurry picture)<br />
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I went to Joann's and found a wooden square with the back hollowed out, for like $3. And in the same isle, I found a clock kit, which was my insipiration, for $7. Then I grabbed a few wooded flat dowels for like 25 cents. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's easy, fairly simple, cheap, and I think it's a great DIY gift :]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Crafting! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(...and many more posts to come! on fabric flowers, sewing maching covers, and many cards)</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-85664897202296365232011-04-24T22:08:00.000-04:002011-04-24T22:08:27.468-04:00Nuts About You<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglTRP8izfkWuWQ6k2LharQu2pEnVE0UUF1huKq0XORGPGh7JqyY-x4hsaZy9_MnPIu54aZSemTiJhXW2q3gQKftItlXuKezuK5ZN9UbGD34D0G06fKR4w1FGDgPlcwivJLS8D9o-31DPJ/s1600/DSC02536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglTRP8izfkWuWQ6k2LharQu2pEnVE0UUF1huKq0XORGPGh7JqyY-x4hsaZy9_MnPIu54aZSemTiJhXW2q3gQKftItlXuKezuK5ZN9UbGD34D0G06fKR4w1FGDgPlcwivJLS8D9o-31DPJ/s320/DSC02536.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It's been a busy week! I had to sneak on to post this card though! I kept thinking about it, and realized that almost 5 weeks later I still have not posted this card! It's that cute adorable squirrel we all love from Create a Critter. I used a few textured and styled papers. Super fast and easy. Here's the inside:<br />
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A very special 5 year old had a birthday this past week. His party theme was Pirates, and it was perfect considering the location- at a community recreation center where there was an indoor pool area with a giant pirate ship!! The kids had a blast :) My nephew (the birthday boy) always comes over and asks to make something in my craft room. He loves using the cricut (he gets to push all the buttons) and he is a cuttlebug embossing maniac! I figure I should enjoy this while he's young before he grows out of it. But, because he loves making things with me, I had to think of a very special way to make him a card. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToW9634yJQUEyExgSlJ-2X69F1jz_9XY1juSbkjM_fxnyYG1z5xcyOCc3sKV-kCE2uwVhlcA3aPoEo4un0Pj5aQ5xb5LYIS7hHO05HSOC6T_rHIS5LY8OZMFbRhumyjt_Jjrv26HUtFn0/s1600/DSC02588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToW9634yJQUEyExgSlJ-2X69F1jz_9XY1juSbkjM_fxnyYG1z5xcyOCc3sKV-kCE2uwVhlcA3aPoEo4un0Pj5aQ5xb5LYIS7hHO05HSOC6T_rHIS5LY8OZMFbRhumyjt_Jjrv26HUtFn0/s320/DSC02588.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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So this is it! I love the final outcome. It's hard to begin when you have so many different things to use. The pirate ship is from PPDU. I used Create a Critter for the water- (well, it was inspiration, I altered it a bit, but it gave me a nice wave outline for the top of the water) and the font is from that as well. </div>
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I added some pop dots to give it layers- like it is actually sailing through the water. He loved it! His exact reaction... "Woahhh cool!" He also got two new leapster games. A starwars reading one, and an xmen geography one. :]</div>
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Here's to a short week! Four days to go and then I get to go back and visit my bff Jillian!</div>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-5396058676657272652011-04-13T00:01:00.002-04:002011-04-13T00:01:03.359-04:00Pinwheel- An oldie but Goodie!Here is a card I made a while back at a Stampin' Up! class. I LOOVE it! It a pinwheel!<br />
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However, here it is. We made some flower balls! There really is no other way to describe them. A stytrofoam ball covered with paper flowers, held together with some sewing pins! So easy and versitile! They can be hung with string or fishing wire, used as floral decorations, or just some cool book shelf decor! I must say that this is not an orginal idea, I saw someone do this in my early blog- stalking days and can't remember where I first saw this idea. I just loved it, and couldn't wait to actually try it!<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A cricut-less card!! I owe some credit to Stampin' Up for this one- I went to a Stampin' Up card class about 2 years ago where we made a card with this similar layout. Looking through my old stuff, this one sparked some inspiration. I decided to make two of them- they were just that easy!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I didn't have a punch for the tag, so I traced one from a previous card I made. I know some cartridges have tags on them too, I was just lazy and thought this would be quicker for me. The background flowers are all from the clear stamp set as well. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Anyway... I made this card last night for my boyfriend's mom. I miss his family so much! It's so relaxing when we go down to visit them. I could use some quiet time in my life right now!<br />
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The background papers are from Hollo's paper crafting store. I love this place! You buy paper by the pound, so it's only $1.25/lb for whatever colors you wish! Such an amazing deal!!! :) It's a huuuge warehouse of supplies from paper crafts, painting supplies, school/ office items, and get this- even a room full of just enevelops. It's a crafters and teacher's heaven.<br />
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The orange paper is by MakingMemories, along with the two flower brads. The dog and butterfly (cut at 2 3/4) is from the Cricut Sampler, with some fabric glitter glue on the butterfly. I don't have any stickles, so this did the trick! The sentiment stamped with Whispers Ink is from Stampabilities- a $3.00 find at JoAnns. I'm a bargain shopper when it comes to my crafting.<br />
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I just go my 5th and NEWEST cartridge- Paper Dolls Dress up!! Can't wait to show you my new creations :] Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-22171882376239444032011-03-08T00:28:00.000-05:002011-03-08T00:28:03.214-05:00Blog Awards<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I had quite the crazy weekend. I was busy catching up with old friends, babysiting, and dog-sitting, thus having very little time to craft :( But I came back to a couple fantatstic surprises. A special thanks goes out to <a href="http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com/">Tisha</a> and <a href="http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-award.html">Jenn</a> for the Liebster Blog award! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Jarna @ <a href="http://raineydaycrafter.blogspot.com/">http://raineydaycrafter.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Felicia @ <a href="http://scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com/">http://scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Angela @ <a href="http://scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com/">http://scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Secondly, I owe a couple thanks for the stylish blogger award- <a href="http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/">Sandy</a>, and <a href="http://www.jillianbeancrafts.com/">Jillian</a>. I am honored you thought of me! So with this award, we must share 8 facts about ourselves, and send it along to 8 others. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>1. I'm left handed<br />
2. I have three newphews and a niece, and one more is on his way into this world on THURSDAY :]<br />
3. One of my biggest goals in life is to teach across seas<br />
4. I'm slightly obsessed with post-it notes<br />
5. And coffee mugs<br />
6. My favorite animal is the giraffe<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">7. I could live off pizza rolls</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">8. I'm only five feet tall </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoK5PINdZvl7GzqqkwPdRdoZ_NLbeAx0ni8_Wx8acTO1Yd49Z3yFhi7RKVlQtgqlPs7JledkJZ6EynVX9n6pbOQsZTtwfbpHgHGjHJT7i7SPiugZQDEHBwnyN2cBqAk1wxWiOBu9cqw1s/s1600/stylish_blogger_award8%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoK5PINdZvl7GzqqkwPdRdoZ_NLbeAx0ni8_Wx8acTO1Yd49Z3yFhi7RKVlQtgqlPs7JledkJZ6EynVX9n6pbOQsZTtwfbpHgHGjHJT7i7SPiugZQDEHBwnyN2cBqAk1wxWiOBu9cqw1s/s1600/stylish_blogger_award8%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> Lisa @ <a href="http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/">http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Stacey @ <a href="http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/">http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Trisha @ <a href="http://trishacreates.blogspot.com/">http://trishacreates.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Jenn @ <a href="http://www.jerseyjenn.com/">http://www.jerseyjenn.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Katie @ <a href="http://katieoscreations.blogspot.com/">http://katieoscreations.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Melissa @ <a href="http://www.adventuresinheels.com/">http://www.adventuresinheels.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-92063757063416057292011-03-01T22:25:00.002-05:002011-03-01T22:25:33.018-05:00Directions for A6 Side Step CardHey everyone!! Thanks so much for your kind comments and following us in this spring fever blog hop! You helped make it a huge success!! When I posted my blog I was in a bit of hurry, so I didn't post the instructions. But have no fear... here they are! I can't take any credit for this, but I can give all credit to this special webpage where I found a great layout and clear, precise steps to make this card. Check it out at <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/27934092/A-Side-Step-Card-Step-by-Step">http://www.scribd.com/doc/27934092/A-Side-Step-Card-Step-by-Step</a><br />
Hope you feel inspired and feel welcome to share your step cards with me :]Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-59360452318271525372011-03-01T08:30:00.006-05:002011-03-01T08:30:00.989-05:00Spring Fever Blog Hop!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy March 1st! Hopefully you made your way here from Michelle at <a href="http://scrappinwithmybug-scrappinwithmybug.blogspot.com/">Scrapping with my Bug</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">With all the rain we go last night, I'm sure feeling the spring fever... if this snow will ever go away!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So here is my spring inspired card. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rysH-hU-B4idB5sbVmpDxmPOkuc6U_3F8qWaqPjs2b220iZTZr_jD_FvgDTeHtyt-yilP2F2mjGvK-2mEJhHNoq2iQB0Okpz2hfLas3nY2YWPNmiK3AureFmzaeQGNGS0ae7fhnMmUZc/s1600/DSC02497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rysH-hU-B4idB5sbVmpDxmPOkuc6U_3F8qWaqPjs2b220iZTZr_jD_FvgDTeHtyt-yilP2F2mjGvK-2mEJhHNoq2iQB0Okpz2hfLas3nY2YWPNmiK3AureFmzaeQGNGS0ae7fhnMmUZc/s400/DSC02497.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">It's my very first side-step card. It took a few tries, but I got it! The watering can is from Popourri and the flowers are from create a critter. The sentiment is HAPPINESS from Stampin' Up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCUttJVUGsXEq8FWOXWz3Z8Z5VUWWgcpaATX14BAK3ic_qu0fXQTfUDHPiFJZIOvn-ovnQZ_oa4npT9F9X14sVZTyhAsZnNDkY6oCUlnMhJenBln8XvlWmrWsqkj46Ron-0gLCVjSeolD/s1600/DSC02504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCUttJVUGsXEq8FWOXWz3Z8Z5VUWWgcpaATX14BAK3ic_qu0fXQTfUDHPiFJZIOvn-ovnQZ_oa4npT9F9X14sVZTyhAsZnNDkY6oCUlnMhJenBln8XvlWmrWsqkj46Ron-0gLCVjSeolD/s320/DSC02504.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I was drawing a crafting'block' (like writers block?!) when making this, and finally thought to add some buttons and color. I'm not sure how I feel about the finished product, but overall I love it. Here's a side view:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJx_t4pZj-NhUP9ipscJ2R_1NRCtOBfYmrjz2odsgx71OseCNSD3daCjSGG3X9ME3e8B8zJuf4a7CKnbJI4Ilm5Ldbe4KCqQ_0FoNb2515e2CnVVzuVwhKNE_bizlM7Kd7uEzoKEVBYu6z/s1600/DSC02501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJx_t4pZj-NhUP9ipscJ2R_1NRCtOBfYmrjz2odsgx71OseCNSD3daCjSGG3X9ME3e8B8zJuf4a7CKnbJI4Ilm5Ldbe4KCqQ_0FoNb2515e2CnVVzuVwhKNE_bizlM7Kd7uEzoKEVBYu6z/s320/DSC02501.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can post the instructions on how to make this type of card for anyone interested! But I just googled 'side step card' and found some various patterns. Of course I had to add ribbon and flowers :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to follow- leave your blog address and I'll certainly return the favor! Your next stop is off to the most talented Sarah at <a href="http://www.pinkcricut.com/">Pink Cricut</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Happy Hopping ~</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-52333347050320036502011-02-22T23:15:00.000-05:002011-02-22T23:15:00.269-05:00Thank You for Being You!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">First and foremost- I promise to post more often! It's been a busy week. I just got back from visiting Tucson! It was so nice to get away, and escape the cold! Me and the boyfriend went to the zoo while down there, and I saw the zebras- for the first time ever! Well, maybe when I was really small, but I don't remember!! Which reminded me that I made this card a few weeks ago and NEVER posted it!! So here it is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcEqbOIXesydRfHlCKDocQTYAhTKmN2fm5_EJsY5Z74NsFr9R9TAkHZ2MWpy0haX5HIKcqOabOC3BMwzpGQHl08WBwBYBOp5BStgfCs-VX61luoWLEh3esKsV-gO2yTNzZhKKZDFBpRYl/s1600/DSC02395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcEqbOIXesydRfHlCKDocQTYAhTKmN2fm5_EJsY5Z74NsFr9R9TAkHZ2MWpy0haX5HIKcqOabOC3BMwzpGQHl08WBwBYBOp5BStgfCs-VX61luoWLEh3esKsV-gO2yTNzZhKKZDFBpRYl/s400/DSC02395.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this at my grandmother's house a few weeks ago. She has thousands of paper crafting sentiments,paper, and tools! (She worked a craft store for a few years, so you can imagine!) I used her stamp - and used silver embossing powder for it. I love my heat embosser! but I'm having some trouble getting all the powder off the extra areas, so in the close up you'll see some speckles! But I'm working on it :]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I stamped the background and used the cuttlebug paisley for the purple paper. Of course this little cutie was cute from the create a critter. I SWEAR I make cards without this cartridge! I just seem to only post these ones! More variety to come- promise!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So I added a brad and tiny flowers for her hair, rather than cut the accessory flower she came with. I brushed on some white pearl chalk on the black layer to give her a bit of pizazze.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xD1nVGrCkkjumy4y3pP21KqMKcJdCiQDjpKbU-WJ6kayC7tfr1rxP7IHdh1-ZJefkxSsiR-O41qG4wC0Xw1NVM-bS_xMVMKTIWToUWEiv-jOs6mVYYTpbeDxNPjnZNWITWBFIu_l5-qp/s1600/DSC02396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xD1nVGrCkkjumy4y3pP21KqMKcJdCiQDjpKbU-WJ6kayC7tfr1rxP7IHdh1-ZJefkxSsiR-O41qG4wC0Xw1NVM-bS_xMVMKTIWToUWEiv-jOs6mVYYTpbeDxNPjnZNWITWBFIu_l5-qp/s320/DSC02396.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Washinton's Birthday!! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-61717874746291979512011-02-12T00:28:00.000-05:002011-02-12T00:28:33.318-05:00Camera Found :]It was behind a pillow on the couch... don't ask. But I found it and have cards to share! My sister came over and after hours of playing with her 2 year old and 4 year old, we decided that their bed time meant our craft time! Now, she is NOT the crafting type, at all. She can't even make brownies from a box that great. But regardless, she tries! hah. So I was excited when she asked me specifically to help her make a card. And I went all out... embellishments of ribbon, heat embossing, stamps, cricuting, rub-on transfers, googlie eyes, cuttlebug and patience! Lots of patience. I love what she ended up with, so I had to share it. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AeLWIjx0hCNkKxBPzgOAbIyUi45MH1CsHIirUImD2-AXDhjpW-LWidVbz4xrfquuoSspE31kZgbvVv6KbwXSS829LBCe9IZy139sp9Ra8dksDPMvVryKu7TtBxU2qvVJ3-LyC24RRgzA/s1600/DSC02406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AeLWIjx0hCNkKxBPzgOAbIyUi45MH1CsHIirUImD2-AXDhjpW-LWidVbz4xrfquuoSspE31kZgbvVv6KbwXSS829LBCe9IZy139sp9Ra8dksDPMvVryKu7TtBxU2qvVJ3-LyC24RRgzA/s320/DSC02406.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The close up gives details on the rub-on transfer saying from TPC Studio Valentine's collection. It came with a sheet of velium rub-ons, and a set of stamps. She used the cuttlebug for the entire turtle, from Create a critter, (such a surprise for me, I know... not) and added the eyes. The heart paper (The Paper Studio) is self adhesive!! It's wonderful! And a touch of black ribbon. Not too bad for my beginner sis! I warned her about paper craftings addiction...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day!</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-24718315624727419212011-02-11T12:32:00.000-05:002011-02-11T12:32:10.443-05:00Appologies for a HiatusI know I'm new to this blogging world and all, but I promise I'll post more often! I have made 3 cards lately, but I lost my camera!! :( I've been wanting to post them all week! So today after work I'm going to search ceiling to floor for this darn camera!!! <br />
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Anyway, I have fallen in a love with a new embellishing tool- a heat gun/ embosser. I LOVE embossing powder. I've been trying out some stamp embossing, but I have a pen too. My grandmother got me hooked on this. I can't wait to show you some work. <br />
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Hope everyone is having a lovely week!! Happy Friday!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-82938108346965732352011-02-02T19:11:00.001-05:002012-10-10T01:24:50.436-04:00Snow day number two!I really REALLY hope the weather clears up. I can't take another day off. (I know, crazy, right?!) I'm just getting sooo bored here. I teach at a middle school, and I miss the excitement and obnoxiousness I guess. hah. Welp, today I made this little valentine's card. It was quick and simple. I used a stamp from some *unknown set* that I got on discount, and cut that out. The heart is from the Popourri cartridge. The heart was a little boring alone, and since I don't have stickles or embossing powder yet, I just took my white shimmer ink and grazed it across to give it color. And in honor of joining the blogging craft world, I'm entering this into my first challege, for <a href="http://laurenscraps.blogspot.com/">40:31 Creations</a>, who has an awesome site :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUoEKKhh-ojXEhvnXpCN0iJ5ROgPoCfE8UjNcmbpj-VbTKwldo4UQ5LQgqdnFVEvThUOgogj3qZ0JlYRfz-y0S0Q-l2CPFTC4mxoBBlVYn1XGL6LYlyp-ykZll7TKncrvwZvFUiFe-3F/s1600/DSC02387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUoEKKhh-ojXEhvnXpCN0iJ5ROgPoCfE8UjNcmbpj-VbTKwldo4UQ5LQgqdnFVEvThUOgogj3qZ0JlYRfz-y0S0Q-l2CPFTC4mxoBBlVYn1XGL6LYlyp-ykZll7TKncrvwZvFUiFe-3F/s320/DSC02387.JPG" width="253" /></a></div>Happy snow day!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-11743525596512038292011-02-02T18:42:00.002-05:002011-02-02T19:02:15.508-05:00For my Army Man :]<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> My lovely boyfriend is in the US Army. He's currently in his AIT in Arizona, far far away. But at least now we can talk for a bit every night, unlike the 8 weeks of basic. I sent him a few cards before these, but silly me didn't take pictures of them! But here's the two most recent. He loves penguins, and requested a penguin card. So I tried my first ever tri-fold. I'd say it was a success! </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The second one I just mailed. The dog (and the penguin) were from my favorite cartridge [create-a-critter, obviously] Can you tell I don't have very many cartridges yet?! haha. I used embroidery floss, and some more $0.50 stamps. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Inside the card I added this adorable quote from a set of clear stamps from Jo-Ann's. I do appologize, I have no idea what the set was called. I just kinda threw it out when I opened them. But they are quotes from children. There's a close up of this :]</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3ZswVMzDpdqXl3ZH_LZdVsQBmxk74x9j7getye0V9w3glJyptzHEjWli2iTqr51bx_nS9yi-p2gVYwJaBPvvVYSLX6nQYuYGo18IEJGnl9vgsMdNfkS298UwkONWu7KCmH7D7fYVB_7a/s1600/DSC02301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3ZswVMzDpdqXl3ZH_LZdVsQBmxk74x9j7getye0V9w3glJyptzHEjWli2iTqr51bx_nS9yi-p2gVYwJaBPvvVYSLX6nQYuYGo18IEJGnl9vgsMdNfkS298UwkONWu7KCmH7D7fYVB_7a/s200/DSC02301.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz6sYYS7W9aWeb2NAHcJ2JUTYNExU_HYBtsffdLuTNTX0UopBWr8-KiHzmirFy8eDWsCAtf5LYVEi-qyNWIfgGFPdlJIddWYbWef3wAvba4cuSm8dN1u9kVQBM5sxecv5XuMmfn8EzfOu/s1600/DSC02302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz6sYYS7W9aWeb2NAHcJ2JUTYNExU_HYBtsffdLuTNTX0UopBWr8-KiHzmirFy8eDWsCAtf5LYVEi-qyNWIfgGFPdlJIddWYbWef3wAvba4cuSm8dN1u9kVQBM5sxecv5XuMmfn8EzfOu/s200/DSC02302.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf9kABGonBPHQiKqkL_b3oQ4ACWt2Oz5Vkr00DTQaKGQtErojfZ95iFYQKYQfVNZB3yJOn6TKYEALD2yrgq4YCF6GsPaQIl3YwPxTeDHeZjHpZT3nlum-pg0DJbzN308rWLeX4VhYL1Hu/s1600/DSC02384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 194px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 185px;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf9kABGonBPHQiKqkL_b3oQ4ACWt2Oz5Vkr00DTQaKGQtErojfZ95iFYQKYQfVNZB3yJOn6TKYEALD2yrgq4YCF6GsPaQIl3YwPxTeDHeZjHpZT3nlum-pg0DJbzN308rWLeX4VhYL1Hu/s200/DSC02384.JPG" width="191" /></a></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7320544455893870117.post-28604488331603566442011-02-02T18:37:00.002-05:002011-02-02T22:03:16.156-05:00A hint of cabin fever<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Okay, so I've been doing some creeping on all these craft blogs and finally caved in to making my own. Remember, I've new to all of this, so bear (argh!) with me. I'll add a hodgpodge of my stuff, from sewing to baking to my new circut obsession of cards. Hope you enjoy :] Here are my first few cricut projects, and I honestly don't know the names of the papers or stamps so I appologize in advance. But I'll do my best to answer any questions :) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here's some of my favorites so far:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb5WoA3tw3nq75gDIJc8_0C-9f6yun1nad9LC0LZaz0XkZSiYcED8XeqjqRJfHT70OYRaohvXsg9OTX2Dtk2Za6L8pqHtipZ2ROECvWNwXVifEEPM_n7rmEsmEOBavlV7XPMlKr1gfLTU/s1600/DSC02379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb5WoA3tw3nq75gDIJc8_0C-9f6yun1nad9LC0LZaz0XkZSiYcED8XeqjqRJfHT70OYRaohvXsg9OTX2Dtk2Za6L8pqHtipZ2ROECvWNwXVifEEPM_n7rmEsmEOBavlV7XPMlKr1gfLTU/s200/DSC02379.JPG" width="200" /></a>I just loved this hedgehog and had to use him. I added the flowers and hot-glued a button in the center. A little stamping and ribbon to finish it up!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1AvhEu2vLcAwO1IKCBcv-YAz4KMKLVx0-TSGDbLovUPEnppma4OCCj8ka_h4ku2MsfqbYJ7K391Iw3YEQ1bJSg25ghXDAwJU4vfjpGwc9KJxedk-3OdpvJlWKNaW9HPr8c_KEnhWRMDa/s1600/DSC02300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1AvhEu2vLcAwO1IKCBcv-YAz4KMKLVx0-TSGDbLovUPEnppma4OCCj8ka_h4ku2MsfqbYJ7K391Iw3YEQ1bJSg25ghXDAwJU4vfjpGwc9KJxedk-3OdpvJlWKNaW9HPr8c_KEnhWRMDa/s200/DSC02300.JPG" width="200" /></a>This one is for the same person as the hedgehog. One of my favorite friends in the whole world! She and her fiance just moved into their first house, so here's to that!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJYFYF6GvvAiexCGBQzA8tH17xAeSNYtNkxdl47TaC-wIso_41CRq2GndTH8M6NxaeGDuiTP2csp3nxM3c6E-wZbMGBugLzC0f1WRuDO3a4n6VLHrB1keZgQ4Xf1ujh5YaOSknMKXkjK5d/s1600/DSC02120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="126" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJYFYF6GvvAiexCGBQzA8tH17xAeSNYtNkxdl47TaC-wIso_41CRq2GndTH8M6NxaeGDuiTP2csp3nxM3c6E-wZbMGBugLzC0f1WRuDO3a4n6VLHrB1keZgQ4Xf1ujh5YaOSknMKXkjK5d/s200/DSC02120.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This Christmas card was one of my very first cricut cards. I used the Popurri cartridge for the sleigh, reindeer, wreath, AND peace. Talk about a great deal :] I love making window cards like this! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEx9EtS-qiLzmSCoxM7odPTJKzB8mrZfz3KdfGUJAo97QTfPa28o8R6tPjk4WyaRkp1LGtdatrXA8FaiFWy3Ml9_-Br7r5IpYSS1p-ILJs7JW0ITXIa-4UWk9HYeGXhDcjnHTAIuXo-jA/s1600/DSC02377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEx9EtS-qiLzmSCoxM7odPTJKzB8mrZfz3KdfGUJAo97QTfPa28o8R6tPjk4WyaRkp1LGtdatrXA8FaiFWy3Ml9_-Br7r5IpYSS1p-ILJs7JW0ITXIa-4UWk9HYeGXhDcjnHTAIuXo-jA/s200/DSC02377.JPG" width="196" /></a>Mmmkay, one of my all time favorites right here!! And I had just the friend in mind for this one : ) I was so ecstactic to get my Create-a-Critter cartridge, and more thrilled to have only paid $16.95 on the cricut.com website! This little guy includes the green paper with the glitter green dots printed on it. I made him a lilly-pad, added ribbon, and a simple stamp and pop-ups. Love!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3YWIlwQklHBszSmzyTPvpIxLhGKXOWA5KuDTDrrfGt8O0oR5XMF4w1xnyBhQZI7YFEpLDlyDj_TG8vtYRH2brlKLCmWNlhh1hFuLLqbDkR2sX7y_ChkMt6phWF-pD42GJn_PPTxVp5-J/s1600/DSC02296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3YWIlwQklHBszSmzyTPvpIxLhGKXOWA5KuDTDrrfGt8O0oR5XMF4w1xnyBhQZI7YFEpLDlyDj_TG8vtYRH2brlKLCmWNlhh1hFuLLqbDkR2sX7y_ChkMt6phWF-pD42GJn_PPTxVp5-J/s200/DSC02296.JPG" width="153" /></a>Lastly, this little guy (take a guess which cartridge!) was for my newphew's 4th birthday. Rawr!</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421072433599094464noreply@blogger.com2