Operation We R Grateful - Challenge #6

Operation We R Grateful - Challenge #6

Get Well

Here is my card for Challenge #6 - Get Well.  I used Lori's Garden Imagine Cartridge, PTI Sentiment and Stampin Up Cardstock and button

Operation We R Grateful - Challenge #4

Operation We R Grateful - Challenge #4

Hello

This is my submission for Challenge #4.  I used my Imagine and Stampin Up Cardstock.  I love the simplicity of this series of cards that I am making today.  I do still miss my bling...  This has been fun using my Imagine and I think I will try to use it a lot more in the coming weeks!

Thanks for stopping by!  Would love to hear what you think of these challenge cards I am making today!

Nicole.

Operation We Are Grateful - Challenge #3

Operation We Are Grateful - Challenge #3 

Miss You

Here is my submission for Challenge #3.  Again, I used my Imagine and Stampin Up cardstock.  Papertrey Ink sentiment.  Inside sentiment is from Imagine as well.

If you decide you want to participate, click Here to see the rules.  You must follow the guidelines, or the troops will not be able to receive your card.

Thanks....

Nicole

Operation We Are Grateful - Challenge #2

Operation We Are Grateful - Challenge #2

Happy Birthday

I have decided to participate in Operation We Are Grateful over at Inking it Up with Kassidy.  This is where we make cards for our troops to show them they are appreciated.  There are seven challenges in total.  This is the first card that I have completed!  Challenge #2 - Birthday.

I would have loved to bling my card up a bit, but it is requested that you not use glitter products as it does not hold up well during the travel to our troops.  I did use a little glimmer mist just to add a little sparkle.

Click Here to participate:

Let me know what you think!

Nicole T.

CTO Challenge #15 - Retirement

Hey Everyone!

I am sorry that I have not been posting much lately.  I am so happy to say that I am finally finished the wedding invitations that I made for a co-worker.  Between the Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations, I have been totally swamped.  I had to make 50+ of each and did not have a lot of time to do them all.  I must say that I am pleased with how they turned out.  Check back in a few days to see the final results as well as a giveaway to celebrate completion!  I am so happy to be done....LOL!

Anyway, welcome back to another week of CTO Challenge #15 - Create a project with a Retirement theme.  I decided to dust off the Imagine and put it to work.  I made 3 different cards for my retirement card set, although they could be used for several other occasions.  I must say that I liked how these cards turned out and I feel motivated to try to use my Imagine more. :)

I used Enjoy the Seasons cart (which I just won on the Circle blog).  This cart has some really cute images on it which do not just limit you to the seasons of the year.  I cut all the images at 5".  Used my cuttlebug, stickles, bling and white gel pen to add some details to the cards. 

Hope you enjoy!  Comments are much appreciated!

Nicole T.

Cricut Circle Challenge #10

Hey Everyone,

I decided to enter the Cricut Circle challenge for this week.  I liked the sketch and decided to incorporate it into the cards that I was making for the Wacky Wednesday Challenge.  I really liked this little doggie that I created today and I wanted to make another variation of a card with the dog.

The challenge was to follow this sketch:

and must have at least two cricut cuts.

Here is what I came up with....  

Details:

Birthday Bash Cart - Dog 3.5"

Cricut Imagine - Scallop Circles

Cuttlebug Snowflake

PTI Cardstock - New Leaf, Pure Poppy, Kraft, White

PTI - Ribbon, Twine & Button

MME - Wonderful Winter patterned cardstock

Recollections - Green & Red Bling

Diamond, Xmas Red & Cotton Candy Stickles

$1 Sentiment Stamp 

Hope you like it....Nicole

My Pink Imagine-Nation Challenge

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to share a project I created for Robyn's My Pink Imagine Nation Wednesday Challenge.

I used my Imagine only for this project.  I used the patterned paper from Imagine More along with Holiday Cakes.  I have been trying to work on some Christmas/Holiday cards and decided to do something along those lines.  I had been thinking about using the mittens on Joys of the Season but just got this Holiday Cakes cart and liked the ones on there better.  I also got the sentiment from Holiday Cakes.

Let me know what you think.....

PTI Cardstock - Spring Rain 5.5x5.5

Patterned Paper - Imagine More design printed on Bazzill white cardstock

Imagine More cart

Holiday Cake cart

Mittens cut @ 3.5 rel size

Rectangle from Imagine cut @ 4.7 & 4.5"

MS Punch

Stickles

Nicole

Emma's Imagine-Nation Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Haven't posted anything for several days but I have been working on some Christmas card ideas.  I will be posting them in the next couple days.  Anyway, tonight I decided to participate in Emma's Imagine-Nation Mondays.  This week's theme is buttons.  I have always wanted to use buttons and just received my order of buttons from PTI last week, so I am pretty psyched to try it out.  Next, I have to find my sewing machine that my mom gave me several years ago (it's still in the box) so that I can start to sew on my cards.  I really like that effect on cards and I am hopeful that I can develop that sewing skill...  Anyway, here is the card (not sure if I adhered the buttons correctly but they are staying so far):

Deets:
Imagine More cart
Walk In My Garden cart - flower pot border, flowers & stem cut @ 2"
Cardstock: PTI Rustic Cream (5x7 card)
Patterned Cardstock: magine More design printed on 12x12 Bazzill cardstock
Buttons: PTI Vintage Holiday Mix
Vintage Distressed Ink
Stampin Up Noteworthy Stamps
Diamond Stickles (of course)

Thanks for looking and let me know your thoughts/suggestions! :)

Nicole

Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge

Hello Fellow Crafters!

Haven't been feeling well, so I have not been posting these past couple days.  I have worked on a few cards but have not put all the finishing touches on them, but I will post them as soon as I am back up and running.

However, had to post this one today as it is for the Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge and it is due today...nothing like waiting until the last minute.

The theme was:
OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
The theme for this month’s challenge is all about celebrating the reasons why you love to create! Please create a scrapbook page or home decor project CELEBRATING CREATIVITY. Project must be newly created for this challenge and should include atleast 2 cuts to qualify. You must also:

• Use the Shadow Feature
• Use Patterned Paper (purchased, printed, or created with stamps, etc.)
• Use Embellishments to Enhance One of the Cuts (pearls, buttons, gems, glitter, etc.)

This project was definitely a challenge for me as I have never done a scrapbook page or home decor project so far with my cricut (which is really crazy as scrapbooking was whole reason why I bought my Cricut).  This was great though as it has helped jumpstart my goal to begin really scrapping my pages for daughter.

So my thought behind my layout was my daughter, who was/is the motivation for me to be creative so that I can capture the memories of her childhood for her to have when she is older.  She is the reason that I Create!

I never Imagined I could Create something that would fill me with so much LOVE!

Details:
Dark/Light Purple Cardstock - Bazzill
Pink Patterned Paper -  DCWV Mariposa Stack (my Favorite)
       *Light Purple/Pink Patterned Paper cut using Imagine Best Friends cart using the Cut Only feature
imagine - Home Accents cart, Paper Studio purple cardstock cut at 4"
create - Gypsy Font cart, K&Co Jubilee Purple Burst cardstock, shadow Recollections cardstock cut at 2.75"
Tag - Tags, Bags & More, Recollections cardstock cut at 4.29" Words (Tim Holtz) printed on computer
Large Butterfly - Once Upon A Princess Cart - cut at 3.25, Purple Bazzill Cardstock, Mariposa Photo Mat Stack
Small Butterflies - Imagine Nursery Tails cart
Flower - Forever Young Cart - cut at 2.5", 2", 1.5", 1.25" with Diamond Dust
LOVE/Heart - Tim Holtz grunge board letter,  gold powder embossing powder
Photo Mats - Pink Paper printed & cut using Imagine Nursery Tail, Tan - Recollections Cardstock
Vintage & Dusty Concord Distressed Ink
Miscellaneous Purple Floss Ribbon
Stickles - Diamond, Eucalyptus & Cotton Candy
Ink Essentials Opaque Pen
iRock Bling

Imagine Nation Monday Polka Dot Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I am playing along with Emma's Imagine Nation Monday over at My Creative Time.  The challenge is to use your Imagine and create something with polka dots.  I decided to stretch my "creativity" by using multi patterns.  I am a monotone kinda gal (beige, black, cream...neutral colors & def no patterns) when it comes to clothing, bags, shoes, etc.  Crafting has really caused me to dig deep in creatively using color, color combinations and patterns.  This card definitely has plenty of color and pattern!

Deets:

Cardstock - PTI
Pattern Paper - Imagine Best Friends
All Images - Imagine Best Friends
EK Success Punch
White Gel Pen
iRock Bling
Paper Studio Bling
Diamond Stickles (of course)
Vintage Distress Ink

Let me know what you think!

Nicole

Gypsy/Imagine Update

Hey Everyone,

Just found out that they have a new update for the Imagine so that it can communicate with your gypsy.  I am off to check it out and do all the updates!  Wish me luck.  I did not have any problems with the first Imagine update so I am hopeful this will go off without a hitch.  I will keep you all posted!

This is exciting as I am hopeful this will create a lot more ease/options with using the Imagine.  I still prefer my Expression at this point.  I prefer the layer/paper look for my crafts.  I am hopeful that as I learn the Imagine more, I will learn to cut it better without the "outline" on my images.

Anyway, happy crafting everyone!

Nicole.

MPS Day Two Countdown Challenge!

Hi Everyone,

Robyn over at mypinkstamper.com is having day two challenge of her countdown to her BFF's (Karlee) arrival.  Today her challenge is to create something "cute".

Last night I was asked by a friend if I could make her daughter's 3rd birthday invitations.  She wanted a ballerina theme.  I am in the process of coming up with a couple ideas/samples for her to look at - so I thought I could use this as my challenge post as well since I think the ballerina's came out so darn cute!  I think I am going to like these invitations better than the one's I did for my daughter.  

Anyway, I did two different (well really 3 but I am only going to show 2) ballerinas.  One with PDU cart and the other with the Imagine.  Let me know which one you like best.  I am going to email her a pic of them this evening.  I think I know which one I like best, but I want to hear from you. :)

Deets:

Bazzill Kraft Cardstock

Recollections Pink Cardstock
Paper Studio Cute Little Argyle Pattern Paper

Paper Doll Dress Up cart for ballerina
Everyday Paper Dolls for hair

Imagine Best Friends cart for 2nd ballerina & hair bows

Cotton Candy Stickles

Paper Studio self adhesive pink bling

Thanks.

Nicole

My Creative Time's Imagine Nation Challenge

Good Morning Everyone,

 Today I am feeling crafty, so I decided I would spend the day making things.  Of course, I needed some motivation/inspiration and I was pleased when I saw that Emma & Sarah from Pink Cricut are starting Imagine Nation Mondays.  This week Emma created an awesome project and challenge, next week Pink Cricut will create one.

Today's challenge was to use your Imagine to create anything you want, but it must have a stamped image or sentiment.  I decided to use both.

Deets:

Imagine More Cart for background paper

Imagine More & Walk In My Garden for pot and flowers

Stampabilities sentiment

Hero Arts Butterfly stamp

Stampin Up Basic Brown

Walnut Distressed Ink for edges

Stickles 

Kraft cardstock

Miscellaneous Ribbon & Bling

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Nicole

Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge 10/7/10

Hi All,

I decided (at the last minute) to participate in the Cricut Circle weekly challenge.  This is my first submission at their blog.  They have some amazing designers on their DT.  Anywhoo, the challenge is to use the French Manor cart, at least two cuts and use jewels or pearls.  Here is my submission:

Deets:
Peacock - French Manor cut at 4.5" on Cricut Imagine w/Imagine More patterns (cut w/Imagine)
Stamp Frame - French Manor cut  Yellow cut at 4 1/4" and Cream cut at 4" (cut w/Expression)
Stampin Up Cardstock Bermuda Bay
My Mind's Eye Photo Mat for background paper
Hero Arts Stamp
iRock bling & Diamond Stickles

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks....Nicole

Creations w/Christina Challenge #2

Hi All,

The second challenge is to create a project with the primary color being pink.  This is another simple card and was inspired by my love for Victoria's Secret Pink line. lol

Here is my submission:

Later, I had to add some bling (stickles) to the letters to kick it up a notch

Details: pink paper from SEI chic-a-dee stack.  Letters cut from StoryBook and embossed with Swiss Dot.  Ribbon from Michaels and little deer from Cricut Imagine Nursery Tails with a little stickles around it.  I did use my Expression/Gypsy for the letters.  Only used Imagine for the deer.

Nicole

Imagine & Forever Young

Hi Everyone,

I have been dying to use my Forever Young cart and the Imagine as I thought the possibilities would be endless.  Also, Forever Young is one of my favs.  Here is a quick card that I just threw together.  Can't wait until I have more time to play with it.  Plus, I need more color option carts for my Imagine.

Here is the card...

Hope you enjoy....

Nicole

Imagine That Wednesday @ MPS

Hi All,

Today, Robyn over at MPS posted her Awesome Imagine That project.

She has invited everyone to post their Imagine project, so here is mine.....  Not too excited about how it came out, plus I kinda messed it up at the end but I am going to post it anyway.

While I really like it and I have been one of the fortunate ones who have not had any technical difficulties with it, I am not sure I like they way it cuts/prints the layers.  I don't like the border around the images and I wish there were more options.  I guess I just prefer the way the individual cuts look on the Expression so far.  However, I do like how you can see what your project is going to look like and the color combo options.  We shall see, I am going to keep playing with it and see what I can come up with.

Anywhooo....here it is.

Thanks for looking.....

Nicole

MPS 5 Million Celebration Post #2 - Challenge

Hi Everyone,

So here is my submission for My Pink Stamper 5 Million Celebration Post #2 - Challenge.  I had to participate, as Robyn has been a huge part of my journey through this creative process.  I have been inspired and learned so much about my Cricut from her blog and tutorials.  I am truly Thankful for her hard work in inspiring/teaching us all through her blog.

I again used the Cricut Imagine.  I am trying to play with as much as possible to make sure there are no issues with it.  I have to say, so far I must be one of the lucky ones who got one without any problems.  Although, my cut is slightly off but I will re-calibrate it and see what happens.

Anyway, here goes.  I used the Imagine More cart and MPS Punnylicious stamps for this project.  EK Success punch and Vintage Distressed Ink.  Papertrey Ink cardstock.

Thanks for checking out my work.

Nicole

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #37/1st Cricut Imagine Card

Hi All,

I am entering my 1st Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge and I figured I would make my first Cricut Imagine card at the same time.  I am excited and nervous to really get out there and share my work with others as I am still pretty new at this.   I really like how this card came out, especially as I was creating at 11:30 pm last night after my daughter went to sleep and I finished watching the season premier of Law & Order: SVU.

Anyway, please let me know what you think of my card and I am always open to advice on how to create and make better projects.  Thanks for looking.

Nicole.

Details: Imagine More cart for Frames, Nursery Tails for the frog, pond & grass, MPS Simply Sweet Occassions Stamps w/glossy accents, Diamond Stickles, iRock for bling, Papertrey Ink thread, Cuttlebug D'vine Swirl & Swiss Dots, Faded Jeans Distressed Ink

Cricut Imagine Update

Well after having to wait a couple days to play with my new Imagine, I am happy to report that my Imagine is up and running and I have not ran into any difficulties yet.  It seems I am part of a fortunate few as there are lots of people who were not as lucky.

I will say that I have not been able to play with my Imagine that much and have only done a couple print/cuts because the 12x12 paper that I ordered to go with it is on backorder.  I plan to run out tomorrow and buy some at Michaels or Hobby Lobby so I can play with my Imagine, see what it can do, make sure that it is really working fine and most importantly that I like it! (in case I need to send it back) LOL

I will say that what I have seen/done so far, I think I am going to really like the Imagine.  Having to sit and cut different color cardstock to fit on my mat was always time consuming for me.  I like that you can decide as you are selecting each thing on the Imagine and can see what it is going to look like before you print/cut.

Anyway, here is the very simple/basic cut that I did to go on top of a birthday present for one of my daughter's friends.

I also attached the card/envelope that I made for him.  These were done on my expression.

Envelope