Gobble Gobble!

Yeah, it's a little early to be thinking about Thanksgiving. But the mail around here is shady. It's been taking 2 weeks to get a card to Arkansas, where all of my family lives. I used the turkey from the Create a Critter cart. I love the colors of the different layers. And I stacked a few layers of the "feathers" to give it a 3D look. And I didnt glue the turkey's head down so it can come off the card.

Pen Pals

A friend of mine asked for addresses on Facebook because she wanted to start being an avid letter writer. I sent her my address and joked that we needed to be pen pals. So I wanted to send the first card. I made this pup from the Create A Critter card. The dogs are my favorite, there is a second one, a terrier, that I made before. This dog is pictured with a fireman's helmet on. It would be perfect for a young boy. But the regular puppy is just so adorable. I hope it makes my friend smile.



And the "So Dear" card is my attempt at a "congratulations" baby card. I have wanted to use this deer for a while, but I just didnt have a good reason for it. But a good friend recently gave me one! Oh, I hope she doesnt check the blog before she gets it in the mail. :o) It's also from the Create a Critter card.

A theme?

Sorry I've been kinda absent. In an odd turn of events, I found out I had a gallbladder full of gall stones and was admitted to the hospital for semi-emergency surgery two weeks ago. While recovering, I couldnt bend over to craft. My cricut is on the floor in our living room and it was hard to operate when I could barely bend over and sitting on the floor was a chore. But I found out that my cousin was admitted to the hospital for a very serious condition only days after I was discharged. So I sucked it up and sat in my floor to make her a handmade card. She is still in the hospital, but seems to be doing better. Her aunt even contacted me to let me know she got the card and absolutely loved it. That was the first time in my adult life I had ever been in the hospital, and I knew that even a little color would help brighten up the room.

This is from the Create a Critter cart. The card is made at 5 1/4 inches, as are all my cards. I love this cart. The layers make the animal so detailed.

Create a Critter

I finally found a moment to play with my new cart! I really like the way these little animals are coming out. They are super cute and have lots of layers to give them so much character.

My mother has always told me I am a very literal person. I like to color inside the lines. It's just who I am. So with this new creative kick, I have been trying to think outside the box with my cards. The dog is my best attempt today. What do you mean the images go off the card?? Yeah, after my initial forehead wrinkle, I decided I liked it that way. And it's so not me!! The cow belongs to my mother. She has real cows. They aren't spotted milk cows though. But I thought she would think it was cute. There is a farm themed cart coming out in August, called Country Life, or something similar. I want it!! It has realistic looking cows. And farm implements. And people with rakes.



This card is mine!! He looks just like Rigel!!

This is the first non-card I have made. But isnt it just adorable?!?! My husband and I are both really into fish. We would have a big aquarium if we didnt move around every two years.

Critters?

I got the Create a Critter cart in the mail today!! It's been a looooooong day so I will play with it tomorrow. I have to make a cow for my momma! :) It looks very detailed with the different layers and accessories. Pics to come!