Critter Notepads...

One of my dear friends gave me a handmade notepad and which in turn, inspired me to make more of them! I decided to make a few to give away for Valentine's day, but I think I went overboard... hehehe! Hope you like what I created! Have a great week everyone!

Going Crazy with the Cricut...

Here are more projects I worked on last week... checkbook covers! I made a total of 10 cutting these adorable characters out with my Cricut. Thank you to all my crafting sisters who helped me go in the right direction to purchase my clear covers. Where would I be without you ladies? Have a great week everyone!

Ocean Themed Card...

A few weeks back I was asked to think of a project to do with some of my crafting friends. This is what I came up with the morning of our gathering. I'm glad that I'm an early bird and actually had the time to prep the cards before heading out.

It is another recessed window card that I actually changed the dimensions so that it would be able to fit in a regular card envelope. For this card I used my Cricut and the Create-A-Critter cartridge to cut out the seahorse & jellyfish. Actually, my DD1 cut them out on the Cricut for me... hehehe! I'm so thankful to have wonderful daughters that love to help me craft!

Birthday Poodle...

My DD3 helped me with designing this card. She was very specific. She wanted a pink poodle wearing a birthday hat. I even let her choose which textured folder she wanted me to use. She chose SU's Elegant Lines. I cut the poodle out using the Cricut Create-A-Critter cartridge. For the birthday hat, I had to improvise. I just cut out a triangle, added some trim, and a button on top. Overall, I think it came out cute and we had a fun time designing it together.

A Little Seahorse...

Here is another card that I made with the extra critters that I cut out. I made this card for a special friend to celebrate her birthday. And even though we don't see each other as much, I wanted to let her know that I was thinking of her on her birthday! I hope that it put a smile on her face.

Sometimes I Wish I Was An Octopus...

Do you like my title? It's true! Sometimes I wish I was an octopus so that I could get even more done! LOL! Our busy life has been catching up with me and that is why I haven't been able to post as much as before. Luckily, I've still been able to craft (it keeps me sane... lol). Here is my card that I wanted to share with all of you today. A friend of mines asked me to cut out some critters for her so at the same time, I made some to use myself. Wishing you all a great work week!

End of the Year Gifts for Teachers...

Since I already had my Cricut out from making my CATS projects, I decided to use the Create-a-Critter cartridge to make cutouts. I used them to decorate these personalized composition books for some of the teachers at DD2 & DD3's school for their end of the year gift. They were so cute that I even made one for me... lol! I hope the teachers will put these to good use! I can't believe the school year is already coming to an end. It seems like only yesterday that they started.

Graduation Cards...

Have you made your graduation cards yet? I was thinking that I only had to make 2 cards, but little did I know that the final number would actually end up being 6! LOL! I really thought I only had my 2 nieces graduating, but then a few of my former students sent me their graduation announcements! And then my neighbor told me that he was graduating... ai-yai-yai! Boy do I feel old! Anyways, here are some of the cards that I made using my Cricut and the Create-A-Critter cartridge. I dressed up these critters with a graduation cap and a diploma. Happy Wednesday!

What To Do When You Can't Sleep...

Before I start this post, I'd like to say that prayers go out to everyone that was affected by the earthquake and tsunami, especially those in Japan! My heart aches as I watch the news footage showing the devastation in Japan and condolences go out to those who lost loved ones. Here in Hawaii we were put on a tsunami warning last night and just the thought of what could possibly happen, kept me from sleeping. Fortunately, it didn't hit us as hard as it did Japan, but there were still some damages throughout the state.

Okay, time to get back to my post. Since I couldn't sleep, I decided to craft instead as I watched the news reports about the pending tsunami. I created this card using my good 'ol Cricut once again. I turned the inside of the card into a pop-up. Don't you just love the little crab holding the sign?



Thanks for stopping by. I hope my card can at least put a smile on your face even if it's only for a little while. Enjoy the rest of the weekend...

I Just Couldn't Resist...

I wanted to make a card for a dear friend and I just couldn't resist this cute little fire dog (cause her hubby is a fireman). I know, I know... my cricut is going to explode from over use... lol! But that's okay since I'm finally making use of it! Didn't know what I was missing out on all these years when my Cricut was sitting in the closet collecting dust.

Can You Say Critters?

Do you think I have enough critters to last me a while? LOL! Actually, most of these critters have already found new homes. I only kept a few of them to make some cards that I'll be posting in the upcoming days. Thanks for always stopping by and leaving such sweet/encouraging comments! I think I'll let my Cricut rest for a while... at least for the weekend!

Another Cricut Card...

How come no one ever told me that this cricut cartridge would be so addicting? LOL! After making the turtle in my last post, my other daughter asked me to make a lion. This is what I came up with. Hmmm... I wonder what my other daughters will ask me to make next? I hope you all enjoy your weekend! I'm looking forward to mines.