Do Crocks Rule?

This was soooo fun to create. My talented Sister in Law Wendy Weixler showed me how to layer with my Gypsy, and WOW... OK, so here is my first attempt with this layering idea.

Now this took a little planning, trial and error...but oh so worth it. This little guy is King of the High
Seas!

This used four layers to put it all together. The whole image is just so cute. I added the extra motif on the ships flag...that dastardly croc seems to be of pirate origin if you ask me.

The tag was a little challenging...just a tad matey! I cut the black tag in half and used it for the upper and lower edges, then cut out a blue and white tag to place the message on. Whew, that was fun!

Accessories: Cricut Crocks Rule cartridge, tags, 6 various colors of card stock.

For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only Begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.  
John 3:16
                                                                                                                                                          


 Ah..the love bestowed by our heavenly Father restores the soul, makes the heart glad, gives light to our paths and makes His glory known. In celebration of His Love, these simple cards are offered.

I've had this LOVE stamp for over 13 years...an oldie goldie to be sure. The Victorian style.with it's  fancy font is perfect for the occasion.

Using red glitter embossing powder is the perfect highlight for it, in my humble opinion anyway.

 I've also maintained a box of DOT heart stamps for a while, and use them every year. I love-love them!
This is my favorite of all, but the others speak the same language. Cutting out the embossed heart made it stand out over the tag layers.

All this fancy smancy lovely work needed an equally fancy background...I choose the ever so elegant embossing folder called YOU. How fitting is that! It fits nicely with the Victorian LOVE stamp and hearts....making the message even more endearing.  One last detail,,,inside the card I slipped a little tag....can't miss the meaning of this card!

May the LOVE from above reach your hearts and restore your souls!

Accessories: YOU embossing folder, Heart & LOVE stamps, red & white card stock, and red ribbon.

A Special Birthday Card for a special little boy...Dylan! In May I was given the honor of making Dylan's birthday cards for his very first birthday. That's right, One Year Old and cute as any little boy on the planet! Searching through all my stamps and books lead me to the idea of this adorable puppy sipping through a straw. That's it! Dylan also uses a straw (already) and the two were an instant match.    Blue and brown were the perfect color schemes for a boy, so off to the next step.

Designing the layout was fun. I developed a few ideas, but the one that seemed to stand out hands down allowed the puppy to extend over the cards edge on top, and over the brown background on the bottom. A simple Happy Birthday message "popped" by using a brown Stampin-Up felt writer on the inside of a Cuttlebug embossing card, before running it through the Cuttlebug with blue paper. The effect was an "antique" look, finished off with a sheer brown petite dot ribbon. Ultra fine glitter brought a little life and charm to the lemonade.

Personalizing Dylan's big event was done by including a picture of the cutie with his mom...now that is a keepsake memory! I used a Gypsy to cut out the lettering, 20 in all! That was a life saver. Adding the For, Date, Time, Place and RSVP stamp finished the invitations.

Accessories: Gypsy, Cricut, brown & blue paper, sheer dot ribbon, fine glitter & ink pad glue, Wandering Gypsy fonts, RSVP stamp & large puppy stamp, Cuttlebug Birthday embossing set, Stampin brown felt writer & brown stamp pad, Martha Stewart edger.

I'm on a roll making CD case inserts. It's fun, it's simple and converts a plain CD case into a keepsake.
Take this little pretty created for my sister. She loves pansy's. I just happen to have the picture perfect paper for this project.

Located on the inside of the case top are 4 insert slots; two on the top and two at the bottom. Your design will slip into these 4 slots. On opposite sides are "edges" that keep inserts from slipping out. Use these as measuring guides. Mine is close to a 4 3/4" square.



To add a touch of flair I placed a layered label in the center, designed with a Gypsy. The middle layer of paper is the less prominent color in the pansy design. Using the same color of ink as the middle layer, brings it nicely together.

The double-sided paper adds a "boutique" look when the case is opened...so sassy!

Accessories: Stampin Up Riveting set, Cricut Lacy Labels, K&Company double faced paper, green & white card stock, white ink.