Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Spring Critters

Welcome to our Monthly Joyful Stars March Blog Hop!

Thank you so much for visiting today.  If you've reached my blog after visiting Helen's blog, then you're right on track!  However, if my blog is your starting point, that's okay too... just continue the hop by clicking the links at the end of each posting by each of these talented ladies, and you'll be inspired with loads of creativity.

This month, I tried something new!  I did NOT use my Cricut cartridge, but instead, used our new adorable Spring Critters Thin Cuts (Z3207) and coordinating Spring Critters Stamp Set (C1638).  I love, love, love these coordinating die and stamp sets!  Take a look below how cute the little chick and frog (also part of the set) come out when stamped and then cut...

To cut this little critters out, first I stamped them on White Daisy Cardstock, using Black CTMH Exclusive Inks Stamp pad.  I then easily aligned the coordinating thin cuts on the stamp image, with a small piece of washi tape to hold it in place - and then ran it through my Cuttlebug machine.

To make my fox and chick cards pictured above, I used papers from the Penelope Paper Packet (X7207B).  I cut a piece of the White Daisy Cardstock and colored the background 'sky' and 'grass' using the Watercolor paints (Z3132) and Paintbrush Set (Z3188).  

I colored my the fox and chick critters using the ShinHan TouchTwin Markers.  I attached all components of my card using the Bonding Memories Glue Pen (Z553) and 3-D Foam Tape, behind the critters for added dimension (Z1151).

I finished off my card by adding my favorite... bling!  I love the pretty Playful Puffies (Z3205), which are butterflies, flowers, and arrows, all loaded with glitter!

I really enjoyed putting these together, and these just scream 'SPRING is HERE!' to me.  I love how the stamps also come with additional phrases like: 'How you doin? Hello there!, Birthday Wishes!, and of course... Happy Easter!' - all just in time for Spring!  

Don't forget to check out Joyce's blog next.  She's the leader on this hop, so if you get lost, be sure to check out her blog for the entire list of talented ladies so you don't miss out on this month's creativity!

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day, and see you next month!!  Happy crafting!!  ~Yvonne (Evie)

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - You are Fabulous!

Joyful Stars Blog Hop

You Are Fabulous! Card

Welcome to our Monthly Joyful Stars February Blog Hop!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  If you've reached my blog after visiting Helen's then you're right on track!  However, if my blog is your starting point, that's okay too... just continue the hop by clicking the links at the end of each posting by each of these talented ladies, and you'll be inspired with loads of creativity.

This month, I share another card I made from the Artfully Sent Cartridge (exclusively by CTMH).  Do you see a pattern here?  I love making cards... and I just keep finding myself going to this cartridge because the possibilities are endless and so EASY!

My card measures 5 x 7 when completed.  I first used patterned card stock from my stash to make the card base.

Using Colonial White Card Stock, I set my Cricut to 6" and then I selected the 'Pocket Card' setting.  Referring to the designs found on page 37 of the booklet included with the cartridge, I cut out the roses with stems pattern.

I turned over the pocket card, after it was cut and covered the roses with a piece of Cranberry  card stock.  I then covered the stems with a piece of Flaxen card stock that I had 'sponged' first with New England Ivy ink for added dimension.  I used Bonding Memories glue to hold the card stock in place and then once it was aligned perfectly, I added additional glue to the entire pocket card and attached it to my card base.

Next, I used a Spellbinders die to cut out a fancy tag from the Colonial White Card Stock and stamped 'You are Fabulous' from the 'So Many Smiles' stamp set (C1619).  I inked the edges with the New England Ivy ink (using the sponge Z697).  I then used 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) to attach my stamped tag to the bottom of the card.  For some added 'pizazz' I added Bitty Sparkles (Z1263).

I finished of the card with a hand-tied bow using some satin ribbon I found in my stash and with that, my card was done!  I hope you like it.  Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

Don't forget to check out Joyce's blog next.  She's the leader on this hop, so if you get lost, be sure to check out her blog for the entire list of talented ladies so you don't miss out on this month's creativity!
Have a Happy Valentine's Day and see you next month!!  Happy crafting!!  ~Yvonne (Evie)

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Floral Card!

Welcome to our Monthly 

Joyful Stars January Blog Hop

You're right on track if you've landed here from Stephanie's Blog.  Remember, this hop is a circle of talented ladies, so be sure to continue hopping through all the blogs to see all the beautiful creative ideas for loads of inspiration!

Floral Card

Happy New Year and thank you for hopping on by!  Today I'd like to share with you another quick card I made from my favorite Cricut Cartridge - Artfully Sent (Exclusively from CTMH!).  The card measures 5x7 when completed.

I made a card base out of Colonial White card stock and then used some patterned paper from my stash for the background.  I then selected the 'Pocket Card' setting from page 32, and cut it out of Colonial White card stock at 6".  I attached it on top of the patterned paper, using the Bonding Memories glue to hold in place.

I then used some satin ribbon from my stash and added flat back pearls to the centers of the flowers for added dimension.  You can add our gemstones from our collection which would also look great!

This card was so easy that I was able to make it in under 10 minutes!  I hope you like it!  Please remember to leave a comment below.

Thank you so much for stopping by and hopping along with us!  Your next stop is Marie's Blog.  Hope to see you again next month!  Hope you're having a great start to the New Year and Happy Crafting!  ~Yvonne (Evie)