A good friend had to have open heart surgery and they replaced a section of damaged valve with a bull's valve.  So, this was the card I came up with to give him, because the surgery was successful and the patient had a great sense of humor!
Noah's ABC Animals - Bull, My Creative Time Stitched Oval Die, EK Success Modern Label Punch
Stamps - Jillian Vance 'Celebrate Men (Old Fart, Young Heart), My Pink Stamper (Thinking of you...'bro') is a combination of stamps
Paper - Recollections for the solids, top layer was in my scrap bin
Ink - Colorbox Espresso, White Embossing, white gel pen, Edges were inked with Colorbox Chalk Creamy Brown

It's about time to get back to posting, no excuse except that I was having 'issues' with setting up my blog.  I tried to make a change to the layout and then I couldn't get it back to the way it was!  I get so frustrated (patience may be a virtue...but, I've found I have a limited supply!  

Needed to get some Birthday cards made for my card file.  I like to have them on file, because at the last minute, I'm always stumped for ideas, here are a few I made, using scraps in my scrap drawer!  I would have to classify myself as compulsive/obsessive so if I'm cutting one of something, depending on the size, I'll cut a quarter/half/or full page of them out.  So, a lot of the content on the cards...were also from my stash.  Seems I'm always organizing my 'stuff'(...anyone remember George Carlin's routine on "Stuff?..if you haven't seen it, I'd advise a search on You Tube).  Just realized when I make extra cuts, I need to label what cartridge I used, size, etc., so, I don't have to waste time trying to find it again.  I'm still looking for a cut of a bride and groom I used once and can't find.  I've searched my Gypsy and gone through Cricut Craft room...and here we go with that patience thing again, still haven't found it....arrrghhh!  Thanks for stopping by...and following along while I get caught up!    

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Happy Mardi Gras, Happy Birthday

Happy Mardi Gras everyone...here's a Birthday card I made for a real BABE and partner in crime...on and off the dance floor.  Laissez les bon temps rouler!!! 

Details:
Papers:  Curious Metallics:  Icy Gold 4.25 X 14, Botanicals 4 X 6.75
              Gold Paper, mirror finish
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Fleur-di-lis
Cricut Cuts:  Mask & Mardi Gras - Designer's Calendar, Musical notes - Disney Hannah Montana
Bling:  Recollections
Feather & Ribbons:  from my scrap stash

Valentine Card, part 2

I have been thinking about this card since I bought the ribbon at Michaels...love black, pink and red together!  A little something something for a sweet someone!

Recipe:
Paper:  Wild Cherry Pop Tone Ceardstock, Black=Curious Metallic
Ribbon:  Celebrate It, Bow is from scrap bin
Embellishments:  Acrylic Heart Gems-Creatology, Recollections
My Creative Time:  Stitched Heart Die
Stamps:  My Creative Time's 100% Sweetness
Punches:  Scalloped Heart Punch (sorry it's so old, the label is gone)
Cricut:  Tie The Knot - Corset @3.26X4.73 (per my Gypsy, I used the Shift of the image and the non-shift of the shadow/blackout
Miscellaneous:  ATG, Pop Dots

Valentine Gift Card

Having a Northwest kind of day...gray and misting...the perfect kind of day to stay inside and craft and try to figure out how this blog thing works!  Intimidating?  Overwhelming?  Frightening?  Scary?  After a year of excuses...this is it...my first card posted!  I love Emma's Gift Card Holder, it's the perfect way to use scraps and add a special touch to the gift cards that have become my favorite choice of gift!     

Recipe:
Papers:  Crate Paper-Paper Heart Collection, Valentine; Pop Tone Wild Cherry; and the rest from my scrap bin  
Stamps:  Pink By Design - Flirty Girl, To/From...is an oldie that doesn't have a label anymore
Punches:  Martha Stewart PAP Ribbon Loop, Valentine Large Lace Heart
Dies:  My Creative Time - Embossed Gift Card Holder, Fancy Frame Stamp & Die set
Cricut:  Accent Essentials, Hoot 'n Holler
Miscellaneous:  ATG, pop dots, colorbox ink, Stampendous White Embossing Powder

Mission Accomplished!!!

Hooray for me...I'm off the fence!!!  One of my goals for the New Year was to start a blog...so far, so good...but, I have a long way to go!