Be Punny

I was inspired by a challenge on one of my favorite blogs.  The challenge is Fun with Puns on Fantabulous Cricut.  I made a few cute cards to add to my stash.

I bought a Sizzix Texture Boutique machine for embossing recently.  It is super cute, and way easy to use.  However I am disappointed in my purchase and kicking myself for not getting the Cuttlebug that I really wanted.  The Boutique is great for small projects like the ones above, but it is smaller that industry standards.  You can't use the texture plates in the Boutique!  A little bird told me that Big B has picked up on my (SUPER OBVIOUS) hints and is planning on getting me a Xyron Creatopia for my birthday!!  YAY!  So that should ease my embossing woes! 

Here are my super simple super cute cards: 

   

"I'm Saury"
Cricut Create a Critter
Sizzix Dots embossing folder
Sizzix Swirls embossing folder
Spellbinders Circles Impressabilities
Fiskars Basic Alphabet stamp set

  

"You're a Hoot"

Cricut Create a Critter

Sizzix Swirls embossing folder
Fiskars Basic Alphabet stamp set







"Get Whale"

Cricut Create a Critter

Cricut George and Basic Shapes

Sizzix Dots embossing folder

Sizzix Swirls embossing folder

Fiskars Basic Alphabet stamp set



Get Whale envelope
Sizzix borders



 

"No one could BEE nicer than You"
Cricut Create a Critter
Sizzix Dots embossing folder
Fiskars Basic Alphabet stamp set
Martha Stewart Daisy Embellishment

This is my Fantabulous Cricut Challenge me Monday entry for Challenge # 98 Fun with Puns!



The inside was done with a generic rub on
On the envelope
Cuttlebug Love is in the Air borders



8 ways Valentines could help you survive a zombie outbreak

Attention grabber I know.  It was fitting with the first Valentine I made for the season.  This one is for Big B.  I just received the Mini Monster Cricut cartridge and it was too cute to not do this one!  I use my awesome new mini monsters and the George and basic shapes cartridge.  I think it turned out super cute!  I think that next time I might use a different color for the I Heart You.  The pink didn't show up very well.  

I also entered this on
Fantabulous Cricut  for their Challenge Me Monday #97 - Love is in the air project.
More than Favors - Wacky Wednesday # 64 - Love
  

Has anyone noticed that my pictures are awesomely clear but kind of off on the color.  I got a DSLR camera for Christmas from Big B and I am still working out how to use it properly, so bear with me.  But the pictures are so clear... it is great.  I can't wait to get the hang of this thing so that the color looks super awesome too.  I need to get a few accessories yet.  It is hard to decide what to buy on my limited budget.  Do I get the lens or the Cuttlebug??  I got a Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Beginner's Kit on Amazon for cheap.  I can't wait until it gets here.  Next purchase will definitely be a camera purchase.  

I mentioned the Jell-O money saver in my very first post.  I was at the Grocery last night and I looked to see the size of each single serve Jell-O cups.  3.9 oz.  My cups are 3 oz.  I don't think that there is actually much of a difference.  On box of Jell-O makes me 8, 3 oz cups.  It actually come out the same 6 premade singles of Jell-O = one box.  Yeah I shouldn't have to justify that one, you save $2.00 or more!! And the kids love it!!

This is Lil Mr. paitently wait for his delicious Jell-O!

I HEART my Cricut

My best friend's daughter turned 1 last weekend.  I used this opportunity to make a homemade card using my Cricut and a new cartridge that I got for Christmas.  I used the Sweet Treats  cartridge... LOVE IT!  I know that I linked the this to the Cricut website... but don't pay full price for these things!  The go on sale all the time and you can get them on eBay for WAY cheap!!  Actually I just picked up the Mini Monsters cartridge on eBay for only $18.50!! That included shipping! It's normally $49.99! I am going to make the invitations for Lil Mr's FIRST BIRTHDAY party using that cartridge.  That will be another wonderful post... Can't wait!! But here is the card I made...

And I made a cute little gift tag...

And yes I made the ribbon attachment too.  That is too easy!  Just take a look at one next time you are in the store!  I just cut a bunch of curling ribbon and stapled it in the middle to a square of card stock that matched the wrapping paper.  Then I curled the ribbon with my scissors and  I put a little glue dot on the back of the card stock for "stickiness".  Too easy and cost WAY less!  My card was a hit!