MOJO114 Just in the Nick of Time

Hi friends,
What do you do with your scraps from projects and cards? I keep mine, & create more cards with them! All the cards I will share with you this week came from scrap papers (not all from the same paper line, but I made them work :) Anyhoo, on to my card for this week's MOJO Monday Sketch Challenge:
Here's the sketch:

Here's my card:

I went for a rustic (could be for a man) look. The border punch looked like Santa's beard to me so I went with it.

Here's a closer peek at Santa:

Isn't this such a beautiful image! Luuuuv it! I got this last year at Uncle Mike's. I stamped the sentiment so that it would be subtle & kinda blend with the image.

Here's a peek of the inside:

The border along the bottom is the same border punch I used on the front of my card. I simply punched along both edges of my paper to create this border.

Where did you see this paper before??? When I made this card: 

Thanks for peekin' today! I've got Parent-Teacher Conferences this week to get ready for.
Gotta Go!
 



The 411
Paper: Signature Christmas- My Minds Eye, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla- SU!
Stamps: Santa Collage- Rubber Stampede, Short & Sweet- SU!
Ink: Chestnut Roan- ColorBox, Chocolate Chip- SU!
Tools: Decorative Scrolls- Cuttlebug Die, Border Punch- EK Success
Other: Pearls, twine

Organization: Cricut Solutions Cartridges

Hi friends,
Today I thought I'd share the way I organize my Cricut Solutions cartridges. These are the ones that don't have as many images or come with a book. I don't have anywhere near as many of these as I do the full content cartridges, so this was a perfect solution for me :)

I bought this File Folder box at Auntie Joann's at 50% (+ 20%) off. So I ended up getting it super cheap!

It's a great size at only 6" x 9" x 8". So it doesn't take up a lot of space, but look at how much it holds:

I wrote the name of the cart on the label & put the cartridge insert, overlay, & cart in each section. Easy to find & to put back when done :)

Here's a peek from the top:

I think this would be a great way to take your carts with you to crops & swarms if you don't want to drag your cart boxes with you. The handle makes this perfect to grab & go :)  The book, overlay, & cartridge all fit in each section. If you don't have that many carts--->yet, you could use this as a way to store your full content carts too. 


I hope this gives you ideas on ways to organize your Cricut toys. Thanks for peekin' today :) I'm off for some after Thanksgiving cleaning :( My craft space is a mess!!!
Gotta go!

Guinew Moon

Hi friends, I'm not much of a black Friday shopper (can't picture too many things that would get me out of my sweet slumber at 4 a.m. :) but I am eventually leaving the pad to see the New Twilight: New Moon. I came across a link to this spoof & it is soooooooooo funny! Fluffmeister, my guinea pig,  and I were rolling on the floor laughing! He gives it two paws up! Enjoy!!!

Guinew Moon from Electric Spoofaloo on Take180.com

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hi friends,
I just started cookin' and already I'm on the injured list! That didn't take long :) But it reminds me to be thankful for her...

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

Gobble 'till You Wobble!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop-November

                   Tag you're it!

Hi friends,
Today I'm participating in PTI's Blog Hop. This month, our task was to create simple packaging or tags. I decided I needed tags so tags it was :)
Here's what I created:

It's a very simple little tag. Instead of a Christmas Tree, how 'bout a Holiday Topiary! Here's a closer peek:

Here are the deets:

I used Spellbinders Fancy Tags for the tag base. I cut it out of Shimmer White Cardstock for just a hint of shimmer. I used the pot from Everyday Button bits inked it in Terra Cotta tile & added a couple New Leaf buttons. I added some bling for the garland. The sentiment fit perfectly within the filigree at the bottom of the tag. 

Thanks so much for hopping by! I'm off to check out your tag & packaging creations :) Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Gobble till You Wobble!!!

Gotta go!

Aly's Sketch Challenge ASC6

Hi friends,
So you think you can...craft? This is what I'm thinking when I use one of Aly's sketches to create a card! Seriously, I don't know how she does it! FYI: Aly is Tami's talented 10 year old daughter who creates sketches & the cutest cards with them. I created this card with her sketch:

Here's Aly's sketch:

Her cards are just so much more amazing than what I could think of as a 10, 20, or even 30 year old! But I do like a challenge :) So... you think YOU can craft? Try Aly's sketches and find out for yourself! You can find her blog ---> here. 

Thanks for peekin'. I want to play along with the PTI Blog Hop tomorrow, but I'm not sure if I'll make it :{ 
Gotta Go!

Gift Card Tea Bag Pocket Holder

Hi friends,
Today I have a little pocket wallet to hold gift cards, tea bags, cash, & other small gifts to share with ya. This was made using the new Cosmo Cricket holiday papers & Pine Cone Press Kit. Here it is fully opened:

Here's a peek of how each pocket is decorated:
1st pocket:

2nd pocket:

3rd pocket:

4th pocket:

 You can add fewer pockets if you wish. It's a great way to present those small gifts.
Here are a couple of simple cards made with the same paper line:

Very vintage in feel don't ya think?

Thanks for peekin' today :) It's Thanksgiving Day for those of us in the U.S. in a few days so I've got loads of things to do to get ready for that ---> Gotta Go!