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. 

Color Throwdown...UGH!

Guess I'm not so good at this blog thing. I mean, I set it up, made it look nice, and then neglected to post anything for more than a week. In my defense, I have been a bit busy...I spent some time up north, helped my sister pack up her house, made wedding favors for my cousin, attended a wedding, did some (very little) housework...

Anyway, the card I'm posting today is for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge 94 as well as the Color Throwdown 51. The colors this week are Lavendar Lace, Garden Green and So Saffron...ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I NEVER would have put these together otherwise, and had a really difficult time deciding how to make it work.

I decided to try a new technique that would let me "merge" the colors together and add some continuity. Using markers, I colored the 3 colors onto some acetate, spritzed it with water and placed it on top of my white cardstock. I know it's difficult to see, but it's back behind the flower.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: I think it's part of an Inkadinkadoo set (I'll double check and edit later)

Paper: All SU! Whisper White, So Saffron, Lavendar Lace card stock, Garden Green patterns DSP

Ink: SU! GG, SS, LL Stampin Write Markers, So Saffron classic ink pad

Accessories: SU! So Saffron striped grosgrain ribbon, scalloped edge punch, gingham brad