TGIF; Thankful Friday #203

Happy Friday and the last one for 2021!

I have so much to be thankful for and for this last one of 2021, I am thankful for the use of both hands. I’m still recovering and my right hand is still not 100% but I’m strengthening it and it feels so good!

Our holidays were fabulous with family both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I hope that you all were able to enjoy yourselves as well.

Let me know what you’re thankful for by leaving a comment below.

Happy New Year!

Sunshine Layout

It seems like a long time since I worked on a scrapbook page! I am getting used to working with one hand and I knew I was getting more and more behind on my layouts so I was determined to work on a layout.

I’m part of a group on FB that posts sketches so I used one of them for this layout.

I had multiple photos that I wanted to use so I used a flip flap so I could use them all. I love these photos of my granddaughters just soaking up the sun.

Since the blanket had a tropical feel, I used a tropical themed paper pad. The title was cut with the Cricut. Check out the YouTube video/process video below:

Since I planned on using my Cricut for the embellishments, I emulated the layout on the canvas in Design Space so I could get the sizes correct. When it was time to cut the images, I removed the 12x12 square and all three 3.75x6” rectangles since I didn’t need those. I also added an offset to the title. All these images are available free with Cricut Access.

You’ll see in the video that I gutted the patterned paper base in order to add the black mat. The black piece is cut to 10.5x10.5. I gutted the patterned paper at 1.25" on each side.

Personalized Gifts

If you have an unique name or one that is spelled a little different, you know what I mean when I say, “I dislike personalized items!”

Growing up my sisters were able to get their cute little magnets and jewelry with their name but not me. Anyhow, I figured my DIL’s little sis has the same problem.

I made this Starbucks cup just for her! This was the only creative item I was able to make this year and she loved it!

I got the free Minnie SVG from OvalerySVG. Check them out, they have tons of great SVG files and bundles and many are free!

12 Days of Christmas Tags Winner

Thanks for all the comments during the 2021 12 Days of Christmas Tags series. My good friend and coworker was the winner of the giveaway.

Be sure to check click on the 12 Days of Christmas Tags label on the bottom right to see all 12 tags as well as tags made in previous years. I have so much fun with these!

BBTB2 Challenge; Any Holiday

It's December 20th, are you ready for the holidays? I am for the most part and this project for the Bitten By The Bug 2 (BBTB2) Cricut challenge site is taking me one step closer! The challenge this time is...anything holiday!

I decided to create this gift tag of Olaf the snowman from Frozen. I got this free SVG cut file from Ovalery They have so many great cut files and many of them are free!

I sized Olaf at 6.5" and also cut a tag from the shapes in Design Space to accommodate him. I added some Stickles to add some shimmer!

I think he looks perfect with this plain black gift bag!

Now it's your turn, create a holiday project using your Cricut and link it at the BBTB2 site.

TGIF; Thankful Friday #202

TGIF and Thankful Friday. This week I'm thankful for delivery drivers. I don't know about you, but I'm ordering so much on-line this Christmas. So far - knock on wood - all my packages have arrived on time and damage free. 

I'm ready for Christmas...how about you?

Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Christmas Tags 2021 Series; Day 12

Here it is…the last day of 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Tags!

I used the Cricut to cut these “tear away” tags. I got the SVG from Jennifer Maker’s website. She provides lots of great instructions and free SVGs on there.

I used two different stamps for each tag. Both stamp sets are from Fun Stampers Journey (Spellbinders).

Then punched out circles for the hole re-enforcers, some yarn & beads and jingle bells to finish them off!

Before the top and bottom of the tags are adhered, be sure to write the name of the recipient on the designated area. How fun are these?

I used a sheet of paper that has a full sheet of 4x6 cut-a-parts to make them so they have a collage look. I love it!

Be sure to leave a comment for an entry in the 12 tags giveaway. I’ll draw a name by the end of the week. Good luck!