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Hanging Driftwood I see these things hanging at beach houses...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:00:48 -0700

Hanging Driftwood

I see these things hanging at beach houses and think they’re pretty neat. I collected some small driftwood on our last beach trip and finally got around to making my own. We’ll see if my nylon holds out. I may need to use some heavy weight fishing line.

Mother’s Day Grandmother memory book. I made this book...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:00:39 -0700

Mother’s Day

Grandmother memory book. I made this book using Word, free fonts, my child, and my book binder.

My favorite page is the one with Grandma on the beach drinking margaritas.

I totally stole this idea from…

http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/Product.aspx?pr=InspectOffering&s=650102&dpr=BrowseCategory&ds=/Hierarchy/Gift%20Ideas/Simply%20Said%20Books

Teacher Appreciation The PTSA at my work did an incredible job...

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:28:00 -0700

Teacher Appreciation

The PTSA at my work did an incredible job for teacher appreciation week. They had an entire week of Dr. Seuss themed events and decor. This Lorax showed up on the staff lounge door. I made the Lorax Thank You card.

The sports card was for Gabe’s PE teacher and the apple card was for his classroom teacher.

Ball card inspiration:

Sailboat birthday card I used the sailboat from B is for Boy and...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:00:47 -0700

Sailboat birthday card

I used the sailboat from B is for Boy and waves from the Cricut sampler.

Southwest Cartridge This was one of my favorite Craftroom...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:29:27 -0700

Southwest Cartridge

This was one of my favorite Craftroom freebies. It has a lot of fun images and a unique font.

I made two thank you and one birthday card.

Iron Curtain My grandma came up with that clever name for our...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:41 -0800

Iron Curtain

My grandma came up with that clever name for our new pot rack. Next time we buy a house it will have a much larger kitchen and a pantry. Patrick got a lot of new baking accessories for Christmas and I got some new cast iron. Something had to be done. I saw this on Pinterest and loved it. We got the rods from Ikea and thankfully they just happened to line up perfectly with the window and wall studs.

Now, we just need some copper pots.

Nurse Owl Get Well I found a really cute owl nurse card on...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:00:56 -0800

Nurse Owl Get Well

I found a really cute owl nurse card on Pinterest, but couldn’t find the same owl on Cricut. I used the owl from Create-a-Critter and made the hat using Craftroom and various shapes.

Inspiration:

Birds on a Wire One of my favorite cards. I used Cricut...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:00:48 -0800

Birds on a Wire

One of my favorite cards. I used Cricut Cartridge Songbird for the birds.

Inspiration:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82579979/

Thank You Cards Made with my Cricut using various cartridges. I...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:00:47 -0800

Thank You Cards

Made with my Cricut using various cartridges.

I got a new, super cute cartridge called “Live Simply”. It’s full of cutesy animals. I used it for the owl card.

Santa’s Workshop Sign I know, I know, Christmas was...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:00:55 -0800

Santa’s Workshop Sign

I know, I know, Christmas was forever ago. This is one of the projects I actually finished in time for Christmas.

A friend of mine has a fancy saw that can cut out shapes, and he was able to cut the sign for me. I used my Cricut to create stencils and painted everything and then sanded it.

Here’s a tutorial:

http://tatertotsandjello.com/2010/11/gust-project-create-festive-candy-cane.html

Magic Card We got invited to a magic birthday party complete...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:58:00 -0800

Magic Card

We got invited to a magic birthday party complete with a real magician.

Cricut just happened to have the perfect cartridge free that week, Create-a-Critter. I used it to cut the top hat, wand, stars, and Tada. Just to make the card a little more “magical” I made a pocket in the back so the bunny can lower and raise out of the hat.

Inspired by:

For the birds Gabe and I made these bird feeders for local...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:01:08 -0800

For the birds

Gabe and I made these bird feeders for local friends and family. Ours disappeared in a day, so I guess they were a hit with the birds.

Make your own:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/birdseed-wedding-favor-hearts-easy-and-inexpensive-diy/

Skull Cap I made this for my dad for Christmas. He wears them...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:57:16 -0800

Skull Cap

I made this for my dad for Christmas. He wears them under his motorcyle helmet. This was my first go at sewing a piece of clothing. It isn’t perfect, but my dad liked it enough to ask for more.

I had to use a pattern, I hate using patterns, even worse I had to make my own patter. I had to scour the internet to find directions. These ones work pretty well.

http://fosteringlove.tripod.com/id12.html

Happy Birthday, baby Gabey. Ok, so he’s 7, but still my...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:37:07 -0800

Happy Birthday, baby Gabey.

Ok, so he’s 7, but still my baby.

Easel card directions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPHOkRukeQ

Card inspiration:

Crayon traveling case I made these for my niece and nephew for...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:33:16 -0800

Crayon traveling case

I made these for my niece and nephew for Christmas.

Directions:

http://www.thesemomentsofmine.com/2011/06/25/travelin-crayon-case-tutorial/

large, lined, canvas tote I made these for Christmas gifts...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:43:00 -0800

large, lined, canvas tote

I made these for Christmas gifts because who doesn’t love another bag? I improved upon the smaller bag I made earlier this year. This one was lined and much larger.

I followed the pattern below and added a pocket and key ring to some.

http://whipup.net/2010/10/06/2010-whipup-guest-blogging-series-library-tote-tutorial/

Repurpose old Christmas cards into gift tags. This is great...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:07:37 -0800

Repurpose old Christmas cards into gift tags.

This is great cutting practice for young kids.

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2011/12/recycling-christmas-cards.html

Thank you, farmer for our food. We are thankful for our...

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:00:50 -0800

Thank you, farmer for our food.

We are thankful for our hard-working farmers who use sustainable, healthy, and humane farming practices to provide us with food year round.

http://whistlingtrainfarm.com/

Christmas Decor I got a couple ideas from Pintrest this...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:14:25 -0800

Christmas Decor

I got a couple ideas from Pintrest this year. The cotton ball snowflakes were from a store window display that someone posted on Pinterest. There are various versions of winter jar scenes on there, too. My son picked out these figurines from the dollar store.

Our big Black Friday purchase was $5 15ft cedar garland from Home Depot. We got the last two at 11 AM. Patrick added lights to it and hung it around our door.

I’ve got all sorts of ideas for battery powered lights. We got two sets after Christmas last year and we’ll wait again to buy more this year. I put one set on my wreath and Patrick is using the other one at work.

Christmas Decor Inspiration

http://pinterest.com/zandria/christmas/

Thanksgiving decor I made the leaf garland a few years ago and...

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:09:00 -0800

Thanksgiving decor

I made the leaf garland a few years ago and decided to do a little more with the mantel this year. I found some good stuff at the dollar store and on clearance. Thank you stores for clearing out fall items in October.

I made the wreaths using my Cricut, flowers ad grape vine wreath from the dollar store, and ribbon I had lying around.