Easter Wishes!

Hi! Wow - it's been a long time again since I've been able to sit down and post. I've been sick all week, but finally feeling a little better, and decided to join a challenge (or two) for some inspiration!

This card was mainly inspired by ''If you give a crafter a Cookie', challenge # 40, the theme is bunnies. I hope you hop on over there and check it out - I think you'll see where I got my inspiration. ;0)

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:
'Cute card Thursday', challenge #418, To Die For
'Cards 4 Galz', challenge # 18, Cute & Cuddly
'Card Mania Challenges', challenge # 78, Polka Dots or Stripes

Big shout out to all the fabulous design teams who bring us these awesome challenges! I appreciate all the effort and motivation. :0)

As always, thank you for stopping by!
Kat

Wow - it's Been a long time!

Finally back into card making after moving to our new home and getting settled in. My craft room is still a disaster - but I'm hoping to make progress on it by summertime. Seems like a long time away, right? I'm sure it will be here before I know it though!
My favorite card making mag currently is 'Quick Cards' from the UK. They host a monthly sketch challenge, and this is the card I made for this challenge.
I used some fabulous burlap ribbon that I picked up on an after Christmas blowout - I'm sure it was made to go on trees or wreaths or something, but doesn't it look lovely on the card? Also, got some wonderful new stamp sets and flat back pins from Darcie's heart & home. This butterfly and the sentiment are just my favorite! The papers are from the Quick Cards free paper pack...
Anyway, enjoy!

Mother's Day Tea Cup 1

Wow! It's been a while since I've posted anything...I've been super busy with work and life, and I'm glad I had the time to create something beautiful to share with you today...

I am entering this card into the following challenges (in no particular order):

Craft Room Challenge - Music
4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #84 Flowers
Throwback Thursday Challenge - episode 366

With Mother's Day right around the corner, I knew I wanted to create something special for my mom & mom-in-law. I saw this 3-d teacup in my cricut magazine, and loved it. However, I don't have the cartridge, Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2. What to do...
I decided it couldn't be that hard to create so I set to it.
I deconstructed a paper cup to use as my teacup template, and created a saucer from a circle cut, from the cartridge that came with my Cricut, Plantin Schoolbook! I added a small rectangle from the same cartridge to create a small notch out of it to give it dimension. I then cut a 'handle' from the capital 'C' on the Ashlyn's Alphabet cartidge. Using my gypsy, I copied it, flipped the copy and welded the two together along the spine.
The sweet musical paper and coordinating flower print are printed on my imagine from the 'Imagine More' cartridge.
I added the silk flowers from Recollections and the musical note is from the 'Gypsy Wanderings' e-cartridge.
It really turned out beautiful. Planning on putting some small treats, or hand lotions, or special teas in the cup. Not sure which Mom I will gift this one to, but I loved this one so much I created a second one that I will post when I'm finished.
Enjoy!!!