Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Cards

One of the new hobbies that I've been pursuing is paper crafting. I've done some scrapbooking, but never made any cards until I decided to take a class here at Palm Creek in Casa Grande, AZ. The only problem with the card class is that they provide everything and have most things cut to size and everyone makes the same set of cards. I'm learning techniques and getting some good ideas, but there is little room for creativity. I've been spending a lot of time on the internet researching the subject. There are a lot of sites to peruse and I've been getting some good ideas from that limitless source. I've also been collecting tools and doing some experimenting!! : )

We are going to a local (and very good) Mexican restaurant tonight to celebrate the birthdays of some new friends and here are a couple of cards that I made for the occasion.

The cupcake card with it's Happy Birthday message.






I love this turtle and the cute stamp I found at Michaels on the clearance rack (remember we're retired!!).




Then I found a site that showed how to take inexpensive junior legal pads and make really cute binders for them. This is my interpretation.
This is really a lot of fun but very addictive. I'll see you later - I have to go get more tools and stamps and inks and STUFF!!!

9 comments:

  1. That stuff is so cute....Now I know what I want for Christmas! :-)

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  2. These are so precious! You really do have talent, mom. : )

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  3. Have you heard of a "cricket"? My sister in law does paper crafts and every year she makes me a set of cards for Christmas and I love them...she leaves most of the blank but does a "theme" and they are so nice when you need last minute cards. I have used her cricket for scrapbooking and it is WONDERFUL!

    Julie Kimble

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  4. Here's the website for the "cricut"...I spelled it wrong...oops

    http://www.cricut.com/

    JK

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  5. Hey Julie!!
    Thanks for commenting. I bought a Cricut on Black Friday at Walmart. I decided that I would go to Wally world whenever I woke up (turned out to be 4:45 am - I'm old, remember!!) When I got there, everyone had been allowed inside and most people were in line for the TV's that were on sale. There were two Cricuts left when I finally found the display and it was an awesome price!! I've had such fun with the "bug". Today, I went to Michaels and bought the Cuttlebug at 40% off. I can't wait to play with it!!
    Hope you are doing well!!
    J

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  6. Got our Christmas Card today...loved it!!

    JK

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  7. I loved your Christmas card. I didn't know you were so creative!!!

    Love ya, Sheri

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  8. Thanks y'all! I really am having fun with this, but now I want every stamp that exists!!

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