Single Photo Layout

I really need to get moving on my Cartridge Challenge.  But after today's postings I will be able to mark off  four (4) more cartridges.  I was asked to do a layout for a single photo of three friends that was found from several years back.  I made it really simple.  I used some Rub-on's that I got from Big Lots, bling that I had in my stash, and the Cricut Cartridges Art Deco (lettering), Forever Young and Paper Dolls Teen Scene (silhouettes).  And yes, I inked the ends of the paper with gentle strokes of the ink pad.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

Legalbeagle

GRADUATION CARD AND DECORATIONS

Graduation season is finally over in my family.  But I wanted to share with you the Card I made using the Silhouette Cameo, and the graduation cap decorations.

I was looking through the CardMaker Magazine and found instructions on how to make a slider card.  But I didn't want to have to cut the template over and over again by hand, every time I wanted to make that type of card.  That's where my Silhouette Cameo stepped up and it easy.  I made a cut file using the Silhouette Studio software to make the sliding mechanism.

 The graduation bear on top of the card, is a cut file I purchased from the Silhouette Store (Design ID #42817).

The Card opens up so that you can leave a sentiment or hand written message on the inside.

Now for the cap decorations I used the my Cricut Create (which traveled very well as carry-on luggage).  The Best of 2008 was used for the Soccer themed hat.  Cricut Craft Room Basic (digital) was used for the lettering on the other hat.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

Legalbeagle

GRADUATION TIME!!!

Hey Crafters,  I know it has been awhile, since I last posted here on the blog or the YouTube channel.  Life has been busy with work and you guessed by the title Graduation Time. I made a couple of cards for my nephews and I figured I would share them with you.  

This will also mark off at least three more cartridge from my self-imposed Cricut Cartridge Challenge.  The end of summer is going to be on us soon, so I need to get moving.  Lucky for me I got some requests for  layouts and thank you cards.  Those projects should help me marked off some more cartridges.  So keep your finger crossed and check back to see if I make the deadline.

For these two cards I used Paper Dolls Teen Scene, and some K & Company stickers that I found on clearance at one of the craft stores.

The watermark background was made with a stamp and some clear embossing powder.  The Class of 2013 ribbon is by Simplicity.

For this card below I used the Everyday Paper Dolls & Phrases Cartridges.  And since the class of 2013 is only this year,  I used the ribbon from Simplicity again.  I stamped the face with a Peachy Keen Everyday face, from the assortment set.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

Legalbeagle

Simple Happy Birthday Card

It's May already! Can you believe it?  Well I am running out of time to complete my self-imposed challenge.  So today's card uses the Cricut Cartridge Simple Cards, Best of 2009 and Create a Critter.  The patterned paper is from Teresa Collins I'm almost certain it's from her Celebrate Collection, but not sure.

From Simple Cards I used Card 38, the red balloons are cuts from Create a Critter and Best of 2009. 

The balloons are cut separately and I welded together one using an image from each cartridge.  I used the Criuct Craftroom to do the welding.  I then stamped the cuts with a Ditto wooden stamp entitled "Double Lines".  Next I embossed them with my Cuttlebug.  I can't remember the name of the folder although I want to say it's Tiny Bubbles.  The background paper is just a piece of black scrap paper, and I used some white chalk ink to fill in around most of the cut outs.  Of course pop dots were used to give the balloons a little lift off the page.  That's three more cartridge off the list.

Just for those of you who may have read my previous post.  I didn't forget about the Silhouette Cameo video, it's just that it was a little longer than expected and I have to edit it one more time.

Check back later this week to see if I can use a couple more Cartridges, since summer will be here before you know it.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

LegalBeagle

Administrative Assistant Day Card

The 24th of April is Administrative Assistant Day.  Since, I was in charge of getting the gift, I decided to make the card that goes along with it.  This is a simple 5 x 7 card, and it allowed me to cross off  using another cartridge (see Cricut Challenge post).  For this card, I pulled out my Sentimental Cricut Cartridge for the image.  For her dress, I gave it a little dimension by using the Divine Swirl Cuttlebug folder and some ink swiped across the top of the impression.  For the red layer, I again used the Cuttlebug, but this time used the Anna Griffin Poppy Cuttlebug folder.

For the sentiments inside and out, I used the Silhouette Cameo.

Yes you read right , I wrote Silhouette Cameo.  I will have a YouTube video up later this week, showing from the opening of the box to the first cut (with a little editing).  I will also be posting here this weekend my general impressions and overview of the Cameo versus the Expression 2.

So don't forget to check back later this week.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

LegalBeagle

GYPSY LINKING IS HERE!

For those of you who have a Gypsy, and have been waiting for the linking feature to work.  Wait no longer.  Cricut has just released an update to Cricut Sync, Cricut Craft Room (CCR) and their Gypsy.  Now all of those cartridges that you had linked to your Gypsy can now be linked to CCR. 

 

I don't have a lot of cartridges, but most of the ones I bought before CCR were linked to my Gypsy.  So I am happy that I now can have those linked.

 

I did the update and so far so good.  Last night I was able to cut with CCR from a cartridge I linked through my Gypsy.  I was worried that my Gypsy would not play with my E2 or Create after the update.  So I plugged it into both and cut an image and they all played together just fine.  Click here for the Cricut Instructions on Gypsy Linking .  Note you will need to update your Cricut Sync, CCR and Gypsy before you will be able to use the Sync or Gypsy Link feature through CCR.

HAPPY CRAFTING,

LegalBeagle

Making Sky Background Paper

Hey everyone! I was watching some videos on YouTube and came across this great technique for making a sky with clouds for background paper.  Stamp TV is a great YouTube channel with tips and tutorials for putting together great cards.  CLICK HERE to check out the video where I saw the technique. 

After watching the video I knew I had to try it out.  I took out my Megan Elizabeth All Around Nesting Dies, Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue Ink, and my Everyday Pop-Up Card Cricut Cartridge.  I used pieces of scrap paper and a Cloud 9 stamp for my inside sentiment.  I don't know where the ribbon came from, but I think it was one from the dollar bins at the craft store.

Here's a look at the finished Card

Front:



Inside

With this card we have knocked off another cartridge, and we are still heading towards using all of those cartridges by summers end.  I've gotten a little distracted because of a new crafting toy which you will hear about soon.  So check back to find out what the new toy is.

Happy Crafting,

Legalbeagle