Give A Hoot Hallowween Costume

So I use my Cricut for cards, scarppages ( of course) and even for gifts and home decor so why not for a costume? Yes, a costume!

How eco-friendly is this costume that my daughter thought of?? We simply painted a box and glued some recycling to the inside . For the images on the outside, well that's where my Cricut came in handy! I recently purchased Give A Hoot cartridge and it's earth friendly images and phrases are perfect for this costume!!!

Boy Birthday card

I used Log Cabin Smooch for the dirt background  and sponged a sun on Whisper White and cut out the Extreme Dirt Bike for a 3-D effect.

Vinage Christmas

I love the new glass glitter from the Stampin' Up! holiday mini..... it adds just the right amount of bling!!!

Supplies:

Fireside Christmas stamp set

Deck The Halls DSP

Riding Hood , Very Vanilla cardstock

Champagne glass glitter

Deck The Halls designer buttons

Linen thread

medium and large oval punch

Real red satin ribbon

Always Artichoke,Real Red ink

Echoes Of Kindness envelope card

I've made this style before as a gift card holder, but I thought I'd try it as a card this time. I adhered the inside layer inside the top of the envelope, so when you open the envelope , the inside stays attached.

Fraying the ribbon is such a trendy technique right now and it works for so many card styles!

I made this card using the  Thoughts and Prayers stamp set.

Owl 2-step punch/ Trifold Birthday card

I still have a stash of the Sweet Pea DSP from SU! spring mini, and even though I love it so much, I also know that it just gotta use it!!! So, here's a simple tri-fold card . If you haven't made a tri-fold card before it's super simple!! Check out the resources section @ http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ for a tutorial.
The owl punch is so much fun to use! I can think of so many uses for this cute little punch!
Of course, I had to use Taken With Teal ( retired color) , cause I love it so much!! :-)  The sentiment inside is non-SU! but it makes me smile so here it is!!!

Happy Stampin!

Organic Outlines - Smooch Watercolor

I bought Organic Outlines thinking I would use it all the time but ,sadly, I hardly ever use it. I still love it , it just seems like I can never find the perfect occasion for it. When a friend asked to make a wedding card , I knew that this was the stamp set for it!!

Instead of spritzing water on the inked stamp for a watercolor effect Ispritzed a little white shimmer Smooch Spray. The effect was still soft , with just a hint of  shimmer, very elegant. I love the Greenhouse Gala DSP , and Baja Breeze is one of my all-time favorite colors! Kudos to Stampin' Up! for bringing it back ( I just hope thet un-retire my absolute fav, Taken With Teal!!!). The hodgepodge hardware ( Styled Silver) really adds an elegant touch to this simple card.

Hope youy enjoy. Happy Stamping!

Cricut Christmas: " Winter Frolic" ornament card

I totally cased this card from the Winter Frolic pamphlet! Just changed the card size and patterned paper!