When I was a kid I used to create birthday cards on the computer using paint. Then I'd print them out on our black and white printer and give them proudly. The Silhouette has bumped my card making days up a notch don't you think? I can't stop adding 3D cards to my library. When I see a new one I … [Read more...]
Congratulations Tie Card With Giftcard Pocket
Someone I love is taking on a new job. Congratulations are in order! Since I show my love by making things, I had to make a card to send his way. He is as dapper as they come so this dress shirt & tie card fits him perfectly! What could be better than a handmade card? A handmade card with … [Read more...]
A Peek At Spellbinders Celebra’tions…Plus A Giveaway!
Purex has sent me some fun products to try before, but this time they sent me something a little different. While I love being mom and overall keeper of the chaos, crafting is my little escape. It gives me that alone time I need to sort through my thoughts and get everything else figured out. Does … [Read more...]
Stacked Teacups Thinking Of You Card
When I saw this stacked tea cups card in the Silhouette online store I instantly fell in love. I mean, isn't it sweet? The cut file is unbelievably easy to work with. I added a cut out "Thinking of you..." for a little extra something on the front. I love how super subtle it is. Here … [Read more...]
Boy’s Birthday Box Card
We were invited to a birthday party so I had the perfect excuse to try another box card. I used the "box card: birthday age 1, 2, 3" shape this time. Since I didn't have anything but solid cardstock on hand I made use of Silhouette's print and cut feature. What a life saver! The card was bright and … [Read more...]
Nautical Box Card
My in-laws live on the East Coast so we're lucky to spend lots of time near the ocean with them when we visit. I thought I'd send my mother in law a fun little something to tell her how excited I am that the time is getting closer. I'm not much of a paper crafter, but as soon as I spotted this … [Read more...]