More Recipe Cards

I just found pics of the recipe cards I did for my first swap. I'm going to add a chicken or maybe a casserole pan to the enchilada card, it seems to be missing something. The Enchilada card uses Stampin' Up papers and ribbon. The "title" was cut from vinyl using SCAL.

The Cherry Coco Bars was assembled on top of some FREE digital paper that I printed off at home.  I cut the cherries from the Hello Kitty Greetings cartridge.  It's another cart that has lots of fun to use images that aren't necessarily "Hello Kitty"...suns, clouds, flowers, rainbows, etc.  Worth looking into if you like making cutesy cards and layouts.

MPS Challenge #11: Colors of the Rainbow

For this challenge we were told to use 1 or all colors of the rainbow.  I used my Cricut to cut the "ric-rac" using the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge.  Then using SCAL, and the font bellbottom, I welded and cut the word "smile" from black paper and again as a shadow from purple. 

MPS Challenge #7: Hey Dad!

This challenge was to make something for Dad or with a masculine feel to it.  I used some paper from DCWV's Latte stack, the Top Note die from SU!, SCAL (for the word), and my Cuttlebug (with the traffic jam embossing folder). 

I think it needs something, I'm just not sure what.

MPS Challenge #6: Kids Craft, Too

This challenge was to make something with or for a  child.  I decided to cut some more vinyl (using SCAL) and personalize a magnetic dry erase board for my daughter's bedroom door.  This way we have a place to jot down quick notes or hang an important message.  I got the board at Staples for $1 at the beginning of the school year.  It's one of those "can't pass up" deals that are filling my crafting area.  You know the ones.   

Sorry about the pic.  I had a better one that I must have deleted.  I took this one after putting it on her bedroom door and the lighting in the hall is terrible. 

Personalized Ornaments

Finished another SUPER EASY vinyl project with the Cricut today.  These pictures don't do the colors justice...they're jewel toned purple and green.  How did I do it?  Like I said, SUPER EASY...just cut the initials at 1.5" (curlz font) and snowflakes at 1" (using a snowflake font I found on the web for free).  Some  also have polka dots cut at .5" because I wasn't sure which I liked better.  Added a little ribbon (which I may end up changing...not sure how I feel about it) and DONE! 

My New Obsession

I've had my Cricut for quite a while now, and have used it for cardmaking and scrapbooking quite a bit.  I was recently introduced to cutting vinyl and have become addicted.  By son suggested I post some pics on my blog...I think mostly because he's tired of giving his opinion with every new project.  Guess you can't expect a 12 year old boy to be interested in crafts for too long.

Most of these pics are vinyl on ceramic tiles...they range in size from 6"x6" to 12"x12".  The other is a lighted glass block.  I plan to add a nice bow on top, but didn't have the ribbon when the picture was taken.  Sorry about the picture quality.  These were taken on my cell phone.

So, what do you think?  I hope to have more pics up soon.  I'm working on a few other tile and glass block designs, as well as ornaments, blankets,  and wall decor.   If you'd like more info on how to get one of these (or other customized) designs, LEAVE A COMMENT with your email.