Saturday, August 13, 2011

Make a Wish

Yay!  I'm so excited that I got to do something crafty today JUST for fun!  Don't get me wrong...if I'm crafting, I'm having fun, but I have a lot of crafty responsibilities, so I'm happy when I can make something just for the fun of it. 

I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm no longer a part of the Fantabulous Cricut and Celebrate the Occasion Design Teams. I decided to step down at the end of the DT terms. It was a really tough decision for me because I had such a BLAST on the teams and it was such an honor to be a part of each of them, but I was actually getting pretty stressed out about my crafting.  Between design teams, my Etsy shop (which is doing great), my kids being home for the summer, my hubby living away from home for a (2 hour away) "deployment", and a move to a new house, I was REALLY stressed and spread thin.  But, now I've cut down my responsibilites a little, the kids are going back to school in a couple of weeks, we're all settled into the house, and my hubby has started visiting regularly...so things are much calmer around here.  So, to make a long story a bit shorter...I finally feel I have time to join in on some challenges just for fun.  Hey, I may even try my hand at submitting some projects for publication.  We'll see how that goes. 

Anyway, enough about that...I decided to join in on the challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut this week.  It's all about bugs, and there are just soooo many cute bug cuts out there!  I just couldn't resist!  I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try cutting out Jiminy Cricket from the Disney Classics cartridge.  I also get to be a guest over at Crazy about Cricut for Mickey and Friends Monday on the 15th.  Here's my little card:

Here's a couple of tips for working with intricate cuts like this (which Disney seems to have a lot of). First, leave all of the little pieces on your Cricut mat while you're assembling the cut.  That will make sure you don't lose anything.  Also, if you want to ink up the little pieces for a little more depth of color, use crafting tweezers, such as Tweezer Bees to hold the little guys.  That way you won't drop them and your fingers won't turn into rainbow messes.  Oh, and another thing...if you're laying out all of the pieces on the base layer, just to see how they fit, make sure your window is closed!  One good gust of wind, and I was crawling around on the floor looking for Jiminy's tongue!  (Don't worry...I found it!) :o)

I got the base for this 5.5" card from Wild Card.  The sentiment on the front came from Pink By Design's Take the Cake stamp set, and the sentiment inside came from the Pink By Design Birthday, Birthday stamp set.   I added some Purple Plum Divine Twine, lots of ink, and some buttons to finish off my little card.  I hope you like it!

I have another project all planned out to enter into another challenge or two, so I hope you'll check back in the next couple of days to see what I make. Thanks sooooo much for stopping by today! 



16 comments:

  1. So cute Lisa! I really enjoy seeing what you create! I'm so glad you are all settled and that your store is doing well! You have a wonderful talent and I'm so happy that you share it with us!
    Shelly
    http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

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  2. OMG, this is ADORABLE! You made this card so happy and fun. I am so happy to see you creating. Great to hear that your shop is doing great. I can totally relate to you being busy. I feel the same..the three year old, the husband works 7 days a weeks 14 hour days..it is crazy, and quite stressful. I always love to stop here and see what you are up to:)

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  3. This is so adorable!! I know exactly how you feel about being stressed over DT stuff, it's not as fun anymore when it all starts feeling like a job!

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  4. This is absolutely wonderful Lisa! I love it! Is that what you did, add more color to it with markers? I had this cartridge in my hand today to buy it, in fact, I had bought--it was Joann's last day for their $29.99 cartridge sale, and I actually exchanged it for Kate's ABCs before I left the store. Thought I'd get more use out of that one instead, but I love your Jiminy Cricket. Super adorable!--Pat N. Glad things have calmed down for you; now have fun!

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  5. This card is ADORABLE! I love everything about it! :)Amy

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  6. This is so fun! Glad to hear things are settling down for you!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  7. Your card is so darn cute. He looks like he can just jump off the card... I know how you must feel about the stress, you have alot going on in your life. Stop and take time for yourself sometimes. :)

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  8. This is a wonderful card! You did a fabulous job with the inking, paper choices, colors and embellishments. It's just right!
    Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself. It's unfortunate when things that should give us joy cause stress, so it is important to know when to stop! Sometimes I wonder how some of these women do so much! Good for you for stepping back (and good for all those around you!)

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  9. Great card!! So glad you've found some time for yourself! Thanks for joining Challenge Me Monday at FCCB :)

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  10. Such a FUN card! Love it all!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  11. Super cute Lisa!! We miss you @ FCCB!! But we understand and I am so glad things are better for you!! Love to see yo playing with us @ FCCB!! TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  12. Oh Lisa, I love Jiminy, he's so cute! I'm glad things have settled down for you now! Glad to see you have time for some crafty fun :) And thanks for getting buggy with us at FCCB!!
    Lisa

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  13. Oh WOW!!! Your card is adorable. Thank you for joining us at FCCB!

    Happy Craftin'!
    Jewels
    http://beautifulcrazyscrappylife.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jiminy Cricket, this is adorable!

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