My First Cricut Layout..

I couldn't remember sharing this layout on my blog, so I thought I would post it to share.

Although Opposites Attract was not my first Cricut Cartridge purchase, I did buy it just to do this layout. I know, I know....what an expensive layout. Nope...I have a rule. Just about anything I buy has to fit into my $1 rule. Example....If I want this cartridge and it costs $20...I need to think of 20 things that I will do with it. And I have. I used it alot on the last wedding album that I did. The hibiscus that you see is from way back in the day (B.C. Before Cricut) Haaa Haaa!!! I used a Quickutz die in my wonderful Big shot. I love that thing too!! Please do not think that the wonderful Cricut will replace everything manual...it does not. It is just another lovely companion to all of the other wonderful tools that we have and love. O.k., O.k. enough babbling.......

This is a pretty simple layout. I just love the colors. The paper is DCWV (Summer Stack)...still trying to use what I have. Here is just a close up of the title.Okay, I know I have mentioned that the new Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration starting on January, 5th 2010. If you are not huge stamper, you might want to take a look at the Big Shot that Stampin' Up! has. You can earn free stuff by ordering it through me during Sale-A-Bration. If you purchase the Big Shot through me, I will pay for your shipping. I can reimburse you if you want to shop online or let me know and I will take care of the ordering for you!

You can get to my SU! website by clicking here.

Big Hugs,

Carrie

Can you believe it!!

Well, well, well...Baseball is finally over. The end of season was wonderful. I was able to make the coach as COACH book out of one of those cardboard word albums. I looooooved how it turned out. Can you believe that I didn't even take a stinkin' picture!!! I will get a pic and post it once I do. Moving on....

I finished another class last week and got an A!!!!!! I WAS SOOOOO EXCITED AND COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!

I am getting ready for a vendor fair in July and would love to hear some suggestions if anyone is willing to share. I do have a ton of stuff that I could get rid of. I am going to make some brag books and such.

My weight loss is still going great!!! I am still going to the gym 6 days a week. I had the most horrible news last week. They are closing our location of Bally's next week. They at least gave us 2 weeks notice ( I say that rolling my eyes). If you are a member of Bally's BEWARE! They are starting to shut down many locations. They told me they were not willing to do anything about my 2 year contract because technically there is another location within 10 miles. Yes, true...but driving there after work and trying to juggle the boys would cost me at least another 1 1/2 of my already too short of nights each week. So I paid the $75 cancellation fee and went down the street and joined Lifetime Fitness. Where have they been all of my life?!! I know I was only able to afford and join because of the amazing deal that they are giving us Bally rejects. I am totally loving it!!! The verdict is still out on "My Melissa". We are not sure if she is staying with Ballys or not.....sniff....snifff. Life would such without her!!!! But......drumrolll....

I AM OFFICIALLY UNDER 200!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

Granted, it may vary on some days but it is now staying under 200 with a pm/all clothes on weigh in. I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!! I even took my bathing suit wrap off at the waterpark and have started riding the waterslides again.

So this weekend was our first official weekend off. Nothing planned. It was great! Although I pulled a muscle in my next and move like a robot to look around I actually got some stuff done.

Here goes...

I used Stampin' Up! kraft paper and Trendy Trees stamp set. The white cardstock was embossed using a Cuttlebug embossing folder on my Big Shot. The contrasting green is Bazzil dark green. I should have made this on Earth Day. I am loving the Kraft paper lately.

The next one is made using a stamp that I found at The Great American Scrapbook Convention that was in Arlington, Texas. The stamp is from Heartfelt Creations. I bought quite a few of their stamps and really like how they have turned out so far. Here is a daisy-ish stamp using some scrap paper and nesties. Inside the card says Happy Birthday. I used Copic markers to color the image.

The last card that I made today is from Unity Stamp Company. A few months back when I went on my shopping spree I bought the cutest set called "Cuter than Most". The color didn't come out as bright in the picture as in real life. This stamp company has awesome monthly specials and weekly specials on Monday and Wednesday.

Thanks for listening and allowing me to cram all the weeks I have missed blogging and put them into one enormous one. I hope to be able to stay on track for a while now.

Have a great week!!!

Carrie

Finally!!! Some Mojo!!!

Tomorrow I have to go back to work. YUCK! I have been off for over 2 weeks. Until yesterday I only had finished 3 cards.... what the heck?! I guess I just needed to be challenged....hahaha! Before I left work to go on Winter Break, I made all of the secretaries that I work with a decorated tile or candle...their choice. But they were all personalized to fit their taste. I didn't get this last one finished...or started...until today. I have had the Hello Kitty Die Cut for a while now, but just got to using it.....what a regret!! She is so much fun to piece together. And with 2 little boys, the perfect outlet to get girly!! I think the girl at work who loves Hello Kitty will like her, what do you think? I used DCWV Blossoms with glitter and HK Paper from Michaels and Hello Kitty Sizzix Die, and Cuttle Bug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder with my Big Shot. Pssst....Don't forget you can get the pink and black Big Shot from SU! and a nice little thank you if you order from my website. *Wink*Wink*

Off to do laundry and get ready to get back to work :-(

Love, Carrie