Friday, May 18, 2012

Graduation 2012

Hello paper lovers, I have neglected my blog this past month, I have been spending my spare time in the garden.  Even though we have a small yard I call it a plantation! Love the warm weather and everything that goes with it. Now onto some paper crafting.
       Today's projects are two recycled Laughing Cow cheese containers that I decorated for some graduating students I know.
 I just cut some 4" circles on my Cricut to cover the top and bottoms of the containers, I cut the numbers with the Silhouette machine  I always cut 3 or 4 of the same number and glue them together so the numbers are sturdy, it makes them similar to chipboard.
 I have had this paper for years that has the neighborhood high school name, mascot and colors pre-printed on it. I use it whenever someone we know is graduating. This year it is Erica, who I made the banner for back in March. (See it in the Bannerama Post in March)
                      Below are the containers popped open ready for some graduation cash!!
 A special thank you to my friend Paula who saves all her containers for me.....I have endless ideas!!
Below is a quick project I did a few weeks ago. It is a paper weight from Making Memories I found it on the clearance rack at Michael's and scooped it up.
 Decided to use a picture of my sister and I, from days gone by....in some cute dresses my Mom made for us for Easter that year.
 The glass top just slips off so I can change it up or add some charms maybe.
 Now for something yummy, saw these on the  Man Versus Food TV show and my husband asked for a smaller version than was on the show.
 Yes, that is salami, chopped rotisserie chicken, green onions and mozz cheese, then I topped them with another patty.
 All done, and delicious! No bun for me just some lettuce and a bit of ranch dressing. They were so tasty you really didn't need any condiments.
              Thank you for stopping by, and please leave a comment I would love to hear from you!                                               Have a great day! Lori

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Thinking of You

   Hello paper lovers, hope you are having a lovely day today! Here is a quick set of cards I made to send off to a friend. I tried to keep them simple, but cute.
 I cut the rose with my Cricut die cut machine. Here is a link to a YouTube tutorial on how to make these flowers. Flower Link
See I did keep the the cards simple...which is hard for me because I like to pile it up!! I feel the need to cover every inch of space on the card. But sometimes a "quiet" card is nice too.

  Below is a picture of how I package my cards, since most of them are to bulky to fit into an envelope. I try to add some ribbon and make it a bit of a gift! If I want to mail a bulky card I can use a padded envelope.
                      Here are a group of cards ready to be delivered with some good cheer!!!!
                          Our family is thrilled to have a new addition, Dexter Tobias Lil Bit!!
And he is a little bit of.....heaven when he isn't chewing! Below is a pic where I thought it would be a cute idea to tie a blue satin bow on Dexter, look what he thought of that idea! What a feisty good little puppy he is!! I love the fun and joy a puppy brings to the home. Whenever you come home, there is a jumping ball of fur, so happy to see you!

Ready to play, ready to chew and when he is tired, like a baby he is out! Thank you so much for stopping by and please leave a comment, let me know if there are any puppies of any age in your life! Have a great day, Lori
   For today's cards I used dcwv.com paper from the Pocket full of Posies Paper Stack which I purchased from Michaels.com