Another Thank You card

This is the second thank you card this month.  It has become apparent that I know a lot of people that need to thank others.  So here is the card, thanking someone for a cruise.  

For this card I used two Cricut Cartridges, Best of 2007 for the boat and Wild Card 2 for the card shape. The paper used was Recollections Signature Lumiere paper pack, and some Colorbok pastel (shiny) paper, the other paper used for the images are from my paper stash.  Wild Card 2 was also used for the envelope as well.  I can only mark one more cartridge off the list since I used Wild Card 2 before. 

HAPPY CRAFTING,

LEGALBEAGLE

Thank You Card

The request for this thank you card allowed me to cross off three more Cricut Cartridges from my Cricut Cartridge Challenge.  I can't believe it's July already.  I really need to get moving, seeing as I have a lot more cartridge to try and get through.  Anyway the request for this card was made because the dogs got a gift of a dog stroller and the owner just wanted to say thanks.

I used the Ashlyn's Alphabet Cartridge for the "thank you" in different languages.  The Best of 2006 Cartridge for the dog shapes and The Wrap it Up Cartridge for the stroller cut.  The pattered paper came from g.c.d "Animal Fanatic" paper pack, and the words were cut from DCWV's The Metallic Stack.  The bling and other paper are from my stash. 

HAPPY CRAFTING

Legalbeagle

SPECTRUM NOIR REFILL INK AT JOANN.COM

Hey Crafter's, Happy Fourth of July!  I wanted to do a quick post letting you know some info about Spectrum Noir Markers and Joann.com.  I was just browsing the web and checked out Joann.com and what did my little eyes spy????

Okay yeah I told you in the title.  Joann.com is now selling the refills for Spectrum Noir Markers, the real bonus, is that they are 50% off this week.  SAY YOU WHAAATTT!!!  So that makes the 30ml bottles $2.97 and if you order online today, shipping is only $0.04 with the code NGZP185.  So if you've been using your markers and your nibs are starting to get dry, you should check out the sale.  Just so you know when I did a check there were a few that are already out of stock.

I know, I'm an enabler, but I'll happily take the title today.

HAPPY CRAFTING

Legalbeagle

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