Baby Steps and Kate's ABC's.......

two new Cricut cartridges that I have recently added to my collection. If you are looking for all things cute, then these are for you.   These two cartridges are filled with so much cuteness I could hardly wait to play with them.   The first cartridge that I purchased was Baby Steps. 

Here is just a sample of the images on this cartridge......

I know most of these images celebrate babies, but don't let that discourage you from purchasing it.  I created this birthday card for my friend, Joyce using this cartridge. 

I used the sweet little cloths line image. Instead of hanging the baby cloths from it, I made a "HAPPY"  banner in their place. 



The banner was cut using the "Straight from the Nest" cartridge.  I added some fun stitching, a scalloped sky and some grass using the scalloped border die from Paper Trey Ink.  A pretty  green gem adds just a little bling.

I think this next cartridge is my all time favorite (so far anyway) .....Kate's ABC's

The images on this cartridge are just precious.  I had a hard time deciding on which image to make first but I finally chose this one......

I added a little white pom pom for the bunny's tail and a few tiny pearls for the center of each flower. 

A paper flower, blue silk ribbon, yellow pom pom trim and some dainty white ruffle trim add the finishing touches to this sweet card. 

I was starting to get tired of all this winter weather that has come our way lately.  But with a recent trip to the grocery store we are stocked up on the necessities and now with all of my new cartridges I guess I don't mind being housebound.  In fact this is going to be quite fun.  I do have one more cartridge to share with you.  The fedex man brought it to my door this afternoon.   I have not had a chance to create anything with it yet so that will have to be a post for another day.  Stop back for another visit soon 

xoxox 

Where I Create

I have shared pictures of my craft room before but I thought it would be fun to take you on an updated tour.  The pictures in my previous post were taken right after the room had been remodeled into my craft room. If you would like to read that post just click here. These pictures I am about to show you were taken a few days ago---boy did I collect the supplies in the past two years. 

 My Cricut center.  I purchased this piece of furniture from Joann Fabric.  It came in a million pieces but I took my time and it went together easily.  It really is nice to be able to leave my Cricut set up all the time and the extra storage is really nice too.

I love to have things around me that bring a smile to my face as I create.

A few more of my favorite things.......

As I work at my computer, I can't think of two better foot warmers......

It's always fun  having this little guy to hang out with.   He is helping me "organize" the ribbon :)

I hope you have enjoyed the little tour of my creative space.  A tiny room that brings me such joy.

I Have Been Keeping a Big Secret......

Oh my goodness---I can FINALLY tell you!!!   I have been keeping this secret since September and if I don't let it out I am going to burst. (this is just a little hint) 

Back in September I received an excited e-mail from my friend, Joyce regarding a new magazine that was to premier in January.  It was going to feature items created with the Cricut machine.  She encouraged me.... " They are still looking for submissions.  I think you should send something"  So I thought sure why not--I will give it a try.  Imagine my surprise when a few days later I received notification that they would be publishing two of my submissions in this wonderful magazine.

It hit the news stand today so I can finally show  you the selected items.....

First was this sweet little sailboat card I created using the New Arrival cartridge.  The above picture was one that I took and here is the page in the magazine.

The second item selected was this wedding cake gift card holder that I created for a friends wedding. Again this is my picture.....

And this is how it looks in the magazine......

If you look closely the sailboat card was created by "Mimi Panormios" while the wedding cake was created by "Maureen Panormios"  A little confusing but we are one in the same.  For those who don't know Maureen is my given name.  No one usually calls me that except for my mother when I done something to drive her crazy which hopefully isn't often these days.  :)

I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing publication and so excited to be able to  finally share my excitement with you. 

xoxoxox

Fun Valentine Cards

 Well the weatherman was right...more snow in the forecast.  It seems winter is here to stay. We are expecting 3-5 inches throughout the night and another inch or so tomorrow.  I am ready....I have been to the grocery store for all the necessities, I have a big pot of chicken soup on the stove, and I have plenty of crafting supplies to keep me busy until......well lets just say I have plenty :)   I have been in the Valentines mood lately and I thought I would post just a couple of the projects that I have been working on for my etsy shop.  I really enjoyed creating the pocket magnet cards for my craft fairs this fall and thought a Valentines version would be the perfect thing to chase away the winter blues.

The little frog is a magnet which fits into the pocket card for mailing.  The back of the card is left blank except for a funny little Valentines message and a place to sign your name. 

                                                                                    

Same idea with this friendly little elephant.  The only difference is the base of the card is covered in fabric instead of paper.   I really am enjoying my cricut machine and  the endless hours of  inspiration it gives me.

Well I am off to my craft studio...I think I will grab a cup of hot chocolate to keep me warm.  I hope you are safe and warm tonight and enjoying your evening. 

All Things Grow With Love

Valentines Day is one of my very favorite holidays.  A whole day dedicated to letting those special people in your life know just how much you love them.  A day filled with chocolates, sweet cards, hugs, kisses, love and flowers.  Who could not look forward to a day like this.   

After putting away the Christmas decorations this year, I found that things were looking just a bit to plain at my house.  I decided to take some time to create some new Valentine decorations.  I am usually creating for others or for my etsy shop and I must admit that it was fun making something for me this time.   

The first project I completed was this sweet little frame which now sits on my kitchen windowsill. 

I used a stamp set from Paper Trey Ink, one of my favorite places to shop.  The set is called Every Day Button Bits.  If you click HERE I have posted a link that will take you right to their site. (just in case you need to have this set for yourself)  :)

I enlisted the help of my Cricut machine to create this next project.  Using the "Tie the Knot" cartridge for the banner pieces and the "Nursery Rhymes" cartridge for the lettering I created this love banner.  With some finishing touches of ribbon, bakers twine, machine stitching, hearts and flowers it now hangs happily from the shelf in my kitchen.

Well now that I have created some fun projects for myself, I'm back to creating for my Etsy shop.  I hope you will stop by for a visit.  I will be adding new items soon.   Before I close this post for tonight,  I wanted to share this picture with you.  All Things Grow with Love----my love for this little guy grows daily.  How could it not......



I sure am blessed to have him as my weekday buddy when his Mommy and Daddy are at work.