Cricut Blooms

Well it has been a long morning and evening. I was a panicing parent because my DD #1 was missing. Sometimes when they are 23 they just don't want you to know anything, but she finally checked in and now I am not a nervous wreck. So to make a post since,I couldn't even think last night to get a card made I am going to use some cards I made with my cricut.

They were inspired by some flower cards Debbie Olsen made on her Blog(see link below) with the SU Big Bloom stamp from SU SAB '07. I dont know if I can find the link any longer it was a while ago.

I cut the flower with the George cartridge using the silohuette and shadow feature. I added ribbon and a button like Debbie did, I have since bought the nice ticket corner punch like she used on hers, but for these I improvised. I hope you enjoy them and I will try to have something new posted tomorrow....Kids gotta love them!

After the flower was cut I mounted it on a piece of White cardstock and trimed it to fit the top layer. a paper piercing tool was used to pierce the corners. The multiple mats do a lot to bring out the colors of each card. I used various Stampin Up Stamp sets to make these cards. I used " Big Pieces", "Little Pieces", "Sweet Spot", "Mini Mates" and "Happy Everything".

All the ribbon came from various ribbons picked up at Wal-mart. A Micro spool of Black & White gingham, they also have a Brown and Carmel one that is adorable. 1/2" Lilac dotted organdy & 1/4" light blue organdy by offray

I used MM blue safety pin for the baby Boy one, and MM Brads in pastel colors onthe corners of them all. They were fun to make and turned out very nice. I just love the inspiration I get from Deb Olsens Blog Thinkin Inking. It is definately in my Favorites she does wonderful work and inspires me everyday.

Thanks for reading ..... Happy Stamping .....