Cuppa Thanks

Today I have a thank you card that I'd like to share with you.  It's been a while since I've made a thank you card so I definitely need to get my stash built back up so it doesn't run dry.

 

For this card I used the recently released Wanna Gopher Coffee file from Marjorie Ann Designs.  As soon as I saw these cute little gophers I knew I had to create a card with them.  Not only was this cutie easy to piece together but I love that I can change up elements of the design to meet my needs.

 

For example, I omitted the included design on the coffee cup so that I could use that area to include my stamped sentiment.  It's the perfect size space and the location helps to create a focal point for the card.  Not to mention the location is different than the typical top or bottom corner of the card.

 

Speaking of stamped sentiments, this one is from the Got Coffee stamp set by Craftin' Desert Divas.

 

 

I also used the stamp set for the steaming cup of coffee on the inside of my card.  The sentiment here is from the Coffee Break stamp set by Jaded Blossom.

Super Thanks

If you are looking for the PDE Linky Party Post it's directly below this one.

Welcome to week two or our show your gratitude with thanks challenge over at DoubleClick Connections.  Last week the first half of our design team shared some wonderful thank you projects to get you going.  This week the second half of our team is back with even more inspiration for those of you who have yet to get your projects completed.

 

For my card I chose to use this adorable chibi Spiderman to create a superhero themed thank you card.  I found this adorable guy over at the Krafty Nook.  It was the perfect cut to compliment this DC comics paper I have in my stash.

 

My sentiment is from the Jaded Blossom stamp set titled - what else - Super Hero.

 

The skittles I used are from two different skittles releases - Black Friday and Back to School.  The colors are Rudolph red and black.  I really love Carri's skittles because the colors are so vibrant.  I ordered several colors last week and when they arrived I opened the package and just sat there in awe staring at all the beautiful colors. 

 

Now that you've seen my card be sure to check out the other great projects our team has put together.  Then create your own thank you project, link up and play along with us.  Then hop on over to the skittles store to pick yourself up some of these yummy colors before they're all gone.

Now I'm off to enter my card in the following challenge:

Celebrate Kindness - Moving Along With the Times - Ends November 19th

Wonder Woman

I have a quick card to share with you today.  I thought that I had posted this a while back but it doesn't appear that I remember to do so and so I'm going to share it today.

 

This cute little Wonder Woman is one of the comic files over at Treasure Box Designs.  They are so quick and easy to assemble that it's not funny and for me that's huge.  My stamped sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps.

 

And now I have a card that's just about perfect for any occasion.  I can use this as a thank you card, Mother's Day, birthday, just because - you name it.  Isn't it wonderful when you can create a card that has those kind of possibilities?

Berry Thank You

It's time for another Skittles challenge over at DoubleClick Connections.  I hope you're as excited as I am for this challenge.  This time it's all about something juicy - fruit.  Yep, it's that simple.  Create a project that features fruit and you're golden.

 

For my project I chose to use this great strawberry shaped card from the Hello Kitty Cricut cartridge. To add some texture to the card I chose to emboss the berry portion.  Then I added a couple of the Grinch Green skittles at the top of the stem.

 

On the inside of my card I wanted to add a stamped sentiment so I cut a shadow of the strawberry just a tad bit smaller than the card.  I removed the stem and then inked with some red color. 

 

The sentiment is actually from two different stamp sets:

 

Count Your Blessings from Card TV Stamps and Say it Big from Craftin' Desert Divas

 

And now that you've seen my take on this challenge be sure to check out the other wonderful designs our team created for you.  Then after you've been amply inspired, create your own project and link up with us for your chance to win a set of skittles.  You have until September 2nd to play along.

Some Gave All

Thank goodness for the weekend!  For the second time this week we had prank callers in the middle of the night and it was not fun.  So thank goodness it's the weekend and that meant being able to sleep in - even if was for only an extra hour.

 

Before I get up and start my weekend routine I wanted to share a card with you that I started working on last night and just finished this morning.  I've mentioned before about how I come from a family of many service members from different branches of the military.  Well today's card is one of appreciation for those service members - whether in my family or not.  They sacrifice so much for us and I want them to know that I appreciate them.

 

For this particular card I used one of the bears from the Loving Memory Bear file over at Kadoodle Bug Designs.  The stamped sentiment is from the Say It Big set over at Craftin Desert Divas.

 

The card sketch used is one that is actually a current challenge being hosted by Craftin Desert Divas as well and I will be entering this card in that challenge.  If you haven't checked it out yet you should - it's a lot of fun and the possibilities are endless.

 

Challenges that I'm entering this card in are:

Hiding in My Craft Room - Freestyle - Ends August 16th

 

Craftin Desert Divas - Sketch Challenge - Ends August 17th

 

KBD Challenges on FB - Bears - Ends August 21st

Thanks Sew Much

I found this die cut in my stash.  It's one I cut out some time ago during one of Cricut's free previews and I cannot remember what cartridge it came from.  Regardless I knew this dress form was perfect for pairing up with Cardz TV's stamp set titled Sew Much Fun.

To create this card I added in some twine, memory thread and small button to cinch up and dress up the dress form.

Just another quick and easy put together.

You Make My Day

This week I've posted a couple of projects I created using SVG files but today's project goes back to Cricut.  Today is challenge day over at Cardz TV and this week it's all about giving thanks.  Our project directive for this week was to create a Thank You card.

For my card, I used the duck border cut from Doodlecharms.  I cut several of them so that I could cover the front of the card with the design.  The word Thanks is from the Cricut Sampler cartridge.  And my stamped sentiment is from the Cardz TV Stamps set Simply Said.

Easy Peasy.......Now it's your turn.  Create your thank you card and then hop on over to the Cardz TV and link up so we can see what you create.

Hats Off To You

Well we made it through another weekend and just in time for another Pause Dream Enjoy challenge.  This week our projects are showcasing hats.  Yep, make a card, layout or any other project but be sure to put a hat on it somewhere.

For my project I chose to create a salute to the troops and went with a Patriotic theme.  My two cuts are from the Stand and Salute cartridge.  I then adhered a small piece of silver metallic cord to the hat and then adhered the hat to a strip of paper that I ran through the printer with the graphic and verbiage pictured.  The saluting solider I turned around so that the salute would be facing the hat and flag rather than the salute being away from it.

Now that you've seen my project, hop on over to Pause Dream Enjoy and check out all of the other wonderful projects our team created for you this week.  There are some truly inspiring ones waiting just for you.

Then - after you've had a look - create your own project, link up and play along with us for your chance to win a set of CARDZ TV STAMPS (must have a USA address).  You have until March 3rd to get your entries in but don't dilly dally because it'll be here before you know it.......

You're My Super Hero - Birdie Challenge

Happy Friday.  I don't know about you but I looking forward to a three day weekend!

Today's card is brought to you by Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges where this week our directive was to use either a chickie or birdie on our card.  And as you can tell I opted for not just any birdie but 'super' birdie.  I was going through my paper stash the other day and came across this Marvel Comics paper I snatched up when it was clearanced at Michaels.  Then I found this great bird cut on the 3 Birds on Parade cartridge and knew that I had to make this card.

The cuts for the inside are also from the 3 Birds on Parade cartridge but the paper here is from the All About Boys mat stack.  The little added stars were used primarily to cover up a point in the star that wasn't pointed (don't you love it when a 'mistake' gives you a reason to up your game).  In the end I think that the added stars provide just the right bling.

So now that you've seen my take on this week's challenge hop on over to Pause Dream Enjoy and check out all the other great designs our team has created for you today.  Then create your own project, link up and play along with us for your chance to win a $5 gift certificate from this week's sponser Clear Dollar Stamps.

Thank You Teacher

Today's card was originally created for a DT challenge over at Just a Scrapping but with my unending headache over the weekend into the first part of the week I go turned around and finished too late to have it included.  But that's okay because I can still share it with all of you here!!

For this card I printed the word Thanks on a scrap piece of paper I found.  Remember kindergarten?  I was thrilled when I realized that the type and size font I chose for this lined up pretty pretty perfect with the paper.

As for my cuts...I used Locker Talk for the ruler and Doodlecharms for my apple.  Before adhering the apple to my card though I coated it with a good coating of glossy accents to help give it a little shine.

The buttons are some that I picked up at Walmart quite some time ago.  I admit I have a thing for playful buttons and love using them when and where I can as embellishments.  Not just on my papercrafting but also on my plastic canvas. 

Since we have either just begun or are getting ready to enter the back to school phase I'd love to see any teacher projects you've created.  Just leave me a comment with a link to your project and I'll come take a look......

Versatile Piglet Card

I needed a thank you card and after looking through my cartridges this morning this cut was the one that ultimately caught my eye.  I love the baby pooh and friend characters on the Pooh font cartridge but admit that I haven't used them much.

Well today I thought that Piglet hugging his little teddy bear was a perfect cut for a thank you card.  Then again this cut would work other occasions including:  new baby, friendship, and love.

You're Such A Stinker

As soon as I received the new Campin' Critters cartridge I knew that I wanted to use this adorable skunk cut.  I cut him out at 3" and the little frog I cut at 1".

On the inside of my card it says "...thank you for your kindness".

Butterflies & Thank You's

I know it's been a while since I've posted but I've been so busy (like many of you I'm sure) trying to get gifts finished for Christmas and last minute things done around the house in preparation for the children to come home from college.

That said, the card that I'm sharing today is a very quick make using one cut from TBBM for the tag and the cuttlebug for the butterfly.  I love the background paper that I used and the colors made me think of the beautiful colors on butterflies so I decided to combine the two.

Thank You

Today is the final challenge over at Moxie Fab World and today's challenge was Thank You.  So this is my entry for the Card Creations: Favorite Occasions Week Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World .

Just another very simple card in the midst of a busy week.

I used Robotz for the font and Hello Kitty for the flower.

Elephants on Parade

Here's a quick one I put together using my Circus Elephant die from Sizzix and luckily enough I just so happened to have the perfect background paper to go with it.  This particular card was created as a thank you card and the inside sentiment says, "Thanks, your help was enormous."

Of course when I first started buying Sizzix products I thought I'd just grab a couple pieces.  You know, just in case the power goes out and I can't use my Cricut.  Heaven forbid I not be able to create a card or other project because of a little thing like power.  :o)  But over the past year I have found myself purchasing more and more dies and texture plates, and I've even got my mother hooked so what I don't have she does and vice versa.....doesn't hurt that she lives right in front of me and I can walk over to her place to borrow a die or two when needed.

So while not all Sizzix dies are as intricate as the cuts from my Cricut I still enjoy crafting with them and have found that they're perfect when I want something simple.

Sticking Your Neck Out

Here's another card that was scrap lifted from the January issue of Scrap and Stamp.  This one was created for this week's Cricut Cardz Challenge which was to use any cartridge we desired so long as we used three circles on our card.

Once again I just had to play with my new Create a Critter cartridge.  After I laid my cuts out in Design Studio, placed my papers on the mat, cut and then started piecing together it hit me that I cut a couple of my colors backward.  But I was too lazy to re-cut them - not to mention that I didn't want to waste the cuts I'd already done.  And that my friends is why I have a rusty/orangey colored giraffe instead of a yellow one. 

All things considered though I think that the colors work well together and some mistakes are just meant to be......

Enormous Thanks

Tonight's card is one that I scraplifted from the January issue of Scrap & Stamp magazine.  Granted I'm not much of a stamper but the stamping magazines have a lot of great ideas and I enjoy perusing them for ideas too.

So once again, I present you with a card made using Create a Critter - my new favorite cartridge.  I tried on several different size and style of wiggle eyes and dh and I both loved this set best.  We thought they were the perfect pair for that puppy dog eye look.

The inside sentiment says, "Thanks, your help was enormous."

Edited:  May 22, 2010 - I am so excited to announce that another one of my cards made the Chirp!

Stand & Salute Military Thanks

I have finally had an opportunity to begin looking over the many assignments from my March blog candy giveaway.  And today's card is a creation based on one of the assignments.....The assignment given by rstuck2003 was a "Father's Day card or thank you card for our military made from the Stand & Salute cartridge. You can use any cut/cuts and any style of card!"

While very simple this is a thank you card using Stand and Salute along with one of the pictures that my husband took at the Annual Eglin AFB Air Show earlier this month.

Handful of Thanks

I recently saw the phrase "Thanks for lending a hand" somewhere (don't remember where now) and almost immediately this card design popped into my head. Initially I created it in hopes that it would be accepted for publication but it was not meant to be. But that's okay because now I can share it with all of you.

For this one I used

A Child's Year for the Hand and the inside "border"

Tags, Bags, Boxes and More for the tag

Old West for the Thank You

Howling Thank You Card

Today's card is brought to you buy Cricut Cardz Challenge #7. This week's assignment was to create a Thank You themed card.

I was looking through my cartridges and trying to decide what to do. All I knew was that I wanted something a little different. Then while looking through the Old West cartridge I saw the howling wolf and just knew that I had to use him.

So my moon is just a circle cut from George and inked. All my other cuts are from the Old West cartridge and my ground is actually made from sandpaper that I inked to add depth/color.