Christmas Gift Tags with Cricut and Stamps

I am finding more and more uses for my Cricut and growing collection of stamps.  I could buy inexpensive gift tags for all of my Christmas presents, but what would be the fun in that for a crafter!?!  These were fun to make and so easy to produce in bulk.  I used one stamp set from MayMayMadeIt's etsy shop and only 3 Cricut images cut in two pieces, so simple.  I cut the base of the tags from red and green card stock and the front of the the tag from Christmas themed patterned paper from Scrapbooking Made Simple. I fit 6 tags per 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper/card stock.  I then masked the "from" and stamped the snowman image.  I also stamped the sentiment "Snow Peeking" on red and green card stock and cut them down to size and adhered them to the tag with foam mounting tape.  Last finishing touch was coordinating baker's twine to tie them on the package with.  Video Tutorial for this project.

Products Used:

Red and Green Card Stock

MayMayMadeIt Stamp Set

Decorative Christmas Paper

Foam Mounting Tape

Baker's Twine

Cricut Cartridges/Images Used:

Lovely Floral: Tag1 (base)

Lovely Floral: Tag1-s (front)

Cricut Craft Room Basics: RndSqre (square welded inside front of tag to make frame)

"Thankful" ~ Pastor Appreciation Card

October is Pastor Appreciation month and this past Sunday our church held a Pastor Appreciation day.  I made this sweet little card, not only for the Pastor but for his wife as well.  I truly believe that both need to bee called and anointed in order for the Pastor's ministry to be successful.  I wanted the card to have a masculine feel but with feminine elements so that it would be appropriate for the both of them.  I wanted them to both know how loved and appreciated they are.

Video Tutorial for the card.

Materials Used:

From WalMart:

Colorbok 8 1/2 X 11 Cardstock - Craft

White Cardstock

Colorbok 6X6 Paper pack - Darling Jewel

Aleene's Tacky Glue

From Dolor Tree:

Assorted Sequins

Baker's Twine

From Etsy:

MayMay Made It Stamp Set - Define Emotions

MayMay Made It Stamp Set - Sweet Stuff

Fall/Autumn Anniversary Card

I just started to work with water colors and it is a learning process and I have A LOT to learn! But all that said, I wanted to do something original and beautiful for my husband for our 20th wedding anniversary and I thought making him my very first water color piece of art was pretty special.  He is the sort of person that will really appreciate not only the hand made aspect of this card but also the fact that it is the first of a particular art medium that I am working with.  I know there are lots of mistakes in my water color technique and I still have lots to learn but I'm looking forward to it.  I really enjoyed making this little piece of art no matter now amateur it is!  Video Tutorial for this card.

Products Used:

From WalMart

A2 Card and Envelopes

6 X 6 Paper pack - Darling Jewel

Hampton Art Stamp Set - "To" & "From"

Black Ink Pad

Craft Paper Card Stock

From Etsy

Inspired Stamps 4x6 100% Photopolymer Stampset Labelmaker Alphabet set

from GodBlessYourArt Etsy Shop

From Amazon

Watercolor Pencil Set with Watercolor Paper Pad

Water Color Brushes

Cricut Cartridges

Create a Critter 2 - LdyBgHrt Leaf

Thanksgiving Table Decor - NpkRg1-s

Autumn Celebrations - Acorn

Go Canada - Sktchwan

"Bad Moon Rising" Manicure/Tutorial

This manicure came out soooooo good!  I really love the way it turned out and it was super easy.

Products Used:
Sally Hansen XTreme Wear - Celeb City
Sally Hansen XTreme Wear - Gunmetal
Sally Hansen XTreme Wear - Black Out
Sally Hansen Dries Instantly
Avery Round Labels - 3/4 inch

 With Flash

 

Without Flash

 

Tutorial

 

 

"Birds of a Feather" Manicure/Tutorial

Products Used:
Sally Hansen XTreme Wear - Black Out
ELF Nail Polish - Punk Purple
Sinful Colors - San Francisco
Wet N Wild Nail Polish - Caribbean Frost
Revlon Top Speed Nail Polish - Golden
Makeup Sponge cut into small pieces
Bundle Monster Plate - BM15
Konad Stamper
Sally Hansen Dries Instantly Top Coat

Floral Fantasy Stapmed Maicure/Tutorial