I am so excited to be guest blogging on Lori Whitlock's blog today!

I used my Cricut Explore and several of Lori Whitlock's SVGs to create this fun card.

You can find all of the files at Lori's shop located here

Check out this video for a step by step tutorial:

Cards using Oak Tree Stamps - June 2016 release

Oak Tree Stamps has a new release of stamps, and boy are they ever adorable!!  I LOVE this set inspired by Melody Lane.  It's called "Believe".  You can get it here.  It's full of inspirational words and a great focal point for any card!  USE COUPON CODE SPRINGSALE_LORRIE to get 10% off this weekend!!!


My next card was created using the new stamp set called "Layered Lilacs".  USE COUPON CODE SPRINGSALE_LORRIE to get 10% off this weekend!!!

This set is so fun!  The lilacs are versatile in that you can stamp them in other colors for a different look.  Check out that sentiment!  LOVE IT!

Be sure to stop by Oak Tree Stamps to see all the new lines of stamps and pick up a few on clearance!

Father's Day Card - Masculine Card Block Hop

Father's Day is just around the corner and what a great time to participate in a masculine card blog hop!  A group of 26 youtubers/bloggers have come together to create a string of masculine card ideas.  You can find the entire list of collaborators on my video below.

I just love the method I used to make this word "Happy" shine like an epoxy sticker, even though it's made from cardstock.

Watch the tutorial to find out how!

New Heatpress and lots of Tshirts with my Cricut Explore

Hello!   Thanks for stopping by!  I have been so busy making projects.  Unfortunately, I've not taken time to post them here on the blog, so get ready for a catch up!

I have been making...

 Tshirts... not just one

or two,

or five or six...

no, I've been a tshirt making machine!

It all started with my Cricut Explore and Cricut Iron on.  Yep, every one of the shirts I've made used Cricut Iron On.  It's so simple to use!

Oh... and I also got a heat press!!!

I love it!  It doesn't live outside, I just put it there the day I got it, so I could "burn it off" as they say.  If you get a new heat press, the first time you heat it up, it sort of gives off a smell.  I thought it best to do it outside.  

Today, I thought of a new idea.  What if I used a stamped image and brought it into Cricut Design Space to clean it up, then add it to a shirt?!!?!?  Pretty clever, eh?

 See the bear?  Look below and see where he came from?

The possibilities are endless!   Here's a quick video to show you how to stamp an image and turn it into a iron on!

Happy Purr-Day! with Oak Tree Stamps

Hello, thanks for stopping by!  Today I wanted to share this super simple "Purr-Day" card using the Cati-tude Stamp set by Oak Tree Stamps.   I thought this was just the cutest way to say Happy Birthday to my cat loving friend.

Paper Tassels with Cricut Explore (SVG File)

 Oh how cute are these Paper Tassels?  I mean, Seriously!?!?!

 I was so excited at how they turned out.  I watched several videos and decided to create an SVG file
for my Cricut Explore

 And guess what?  I'm going to give it to you for Free!  I can't wait to see what you create!

I created a tutorial with instructions for design space as well as asembly.

This file is for personal use only.  Please do not share or post in any Facebook Groups, Forums, etc., please do not claim as your own and/or sell.  Invite anyone who would like to file to visit my blog so they can download it here.  Thank you so much!   Here's the link to the file.

Flip Books - What are they, How Do I Make one and What Should I include?

Hello everyone!  Thanks for stopping by. 

As you may know, I've been on a flip book craze for a little while now.  I have had so many questions about flip books so I thought I would make a flip books for beginners video/tutorial for you.

Before we get to the video... this is a flip book.  It is a pen pal crafty way to get to know other crafty friends.

 You create the book from scratch.  This is just a basic book, but there is no end to the style of book you can create.

Each book is filled with fun little crafty goodies the recipient can admire or take out and use.  It's often recommended that you include a note about yourself and maybe some fun facts about your life.

 We have lots of fun Flip Book Swaps, as well as pocket letter swaps, card and tag swaps, etc. in our Facebook group called Swap It!  Come join us!  We organize all the swaps and partners and it's really a lot of fun getting to know the group. 

Now... Here's the tutorial

Thanks for stopping by!

Pink and Aqua Theme Pocket Letter

It's been awhile since I made pocket letters, but I had a swap going to in my Facebook Group called "SWAP IT!".  So, I whipped one up.  Theme was Aqua and Pink.  Most every pocket contains items made using Print then Cut on my Cricut Explore. 

Happy Easter with Oak Tree Stamps and Tim Holtz Stamp Sets

 Hippity, Hoppity Easter's on It's Way.... even if you're a dog.... with Bunny Ears! :)
I loved making this card.  I used the OakTree Stamps Puppy Love Stamp Set paired with the Tim Holtz Crazy Birds Accessory Set (for the Bunny Ears) to make this adorable, though somewhat annoyed puppy bunny! :)

Happy Planner Printables - FREEBIE

Well hello there!  Happy Tuesday!  What a week it's been! 
I have been working here and there on this little mini collection for the Happy Planner.  I bought the clipart, but designed all of the papers myself.  I am so proud of how it turned out.  I thought I would share this little collection for a limited time as a way of saying thank you for visiting my blog.  Get it free while you can!  I sized the file to 8.5 x 6, so if you're using a Cricut Explore you'll need to adjust the size in Design Space.  Click on the photo to download the printable.  Oh.. and I also made you some matching headers :)  Enjoy.

 

 

Both files are 8.5 x 6

OAK Tree Stamps - On The Line Planner Set for Both Erin Condren and Happy Planner

 Hello and Happy Tuesday!  Today I am so excited to share a fun planner set I created for Oak Tree Stamps using the "On The Line" sticker set created by Omar.  I created two sets.  One sized for the Erin Condren Planner and another for the Happy Planner.

This is the Happy Planner Set.  It consist of two pages

And the Erin Condren Set is a single sheet as shown below:

I just love how this turned out!

 I also used several other Oak Tree Stamp sticker sets such as the Laundry Today and Winter Bliss Sets

 Head on over and pick up your planner set!  They make planning so much fun!!

Planner Stickers - Free (to fit the Happy Planner)

I have been playing!  I have been creating Digital Stickers for my Happy Planner.  Funny part is, I make stickers and play with the planner and then I forget to actually "Plan".  Ask the admin team at Pocket Letter Swaps, inspiration and ideas on Facebook!  LOL   Anyway... I created this sticker set and decided to share it with you.  I should mention, the amazing artwork is by a young talented artist who goes by the name Handmek.  You can find him on Etsy. 

Free For a limited time only,
You can download the papers here and the stickers here.

This is my first complete set, and I know somethings need to be tweaked, but I'm really excited about how they turned out.   Note to Cricut Users:  You need to size each set to 8.5 w x 6' high and use either Firefox, Safari or Explorer to get the largest printable area.    

Enjoy!  

New Digital Stickers to Fit the Happy Planner by Oaktree Stamps!

I am so stinkin' excited to announce I've been working behind the scenes with Omar Toro and Ken Hess to create a line of Stickers for the Happy Planner using Oaktree Stamps images which are hand drawn and colored by Omar Toro.

  Find out how to upload and create stickers with your Cricut Explore in this tutorial:

You can purchase the stickers here. 

 

Oak Tree Stamps - Digital Sticker Paper Sets!! Oh My!

Hello there!  I am excited to share this card today.  I am IN LOVE with the new digital sticker paper sets Oak Tree Stamps have been releasing lately!  I mean they are amazing!  Omar Toro is the designer who hand draws and hand colors these fabulous digital designs.  Check out the penguin!  Isn't the detail in coloring amazing!?!!   You can get this set now at http://OakTreeStamps.com. It's called PS I Love you.  They have several other sets and digital papers to match.   Here's a quick video showing you how I used the PS I Love You set and my Cricut Explore to create this fun Valentine/Love Card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Stay tuned for more exciting previews of Oak Tree releases.