First try at a Shaker Card

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday and a super Black Friday experience! I actually succeed at getting my husband out and about on Black Friday. I admit it wasn't at the crack of dawn but we did manage to make it out by 8AM. He went to Lowes and dropped me off at Micheal's (that was rather reckless of him don't you think?). I was pretty proud of myself tho. I only spent $51.00 and the majority of that was in Christmas decorations. LOVED that 30% off your entire order coupon. That was FUN!!
I haven't had much tme to craft this week but I did manage to sneek in a project I have wanted to do for sometime. I have never made a shaker card so I tried my hand at one using the window from  the Christmas

Cartridge. I used to much tinsel glitter in the window I think, I always tend to over-do! Aside from that I was pretty happy with the outcome and can't wait to try it again.Maybe next time a snow globe.


I had my "step" Granddaughter, Arielle, over for a crafty sleep over this weekend. She saw the video of my new craft-room and couldn't wait to get her hands on all the goodies. She had a very productive day and made this great Fall card:















She also made a real sweet birthday card for her twin brother. We will post that next time. She loved working with the "frosting" technique!
Would love to hear about all of the bargains you all found on Friday. I wonder what great things will be found on Cyber Monday??
Until next time...Happy Crafting!

Holiday card making with the Cricut & Black Friday Sales Updates

Good morning all! Can you even believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? You know what that means....Black Friday sales. I am really watching this year because I am really trying to put a little hint in Santa's ear regarding the Gypsy and how very badly I need one! I will keep everyone posted on any great sales I find and I hope you will do the same! I completed a project this week that I've wanted to try for over a year. I absolutely love the way it turned out.  Tell me what you think. The window,wreath and Christmas Tree was cut from the Cricut Christmas Solutions Cart.The window is covered with a acetate sheet and adhered to the back with foam tape making it 3- dimensional. I used Stickles on the inside of the window as I discovered it really doesn't adhere well to the acetate. I added extra on the outside windowsill. The sign was also from the Christmas Solutions Cart however it was customized by welding two together using Design Studio (Santa, I REALLY do need a Gypsy). I used flocking "snow" and also used the Stickles for the icicles however you really can't see them in the picture. I enjoyed making this one and think I may experiment a little with it!
Now for the sales. I got an e-mail from Cricutmachine.com yesterday that claims to have the sales of all Black Friday sales. More information is to follow Wednesday so I will keep you posted. I have done quite a bit of business with this company and have received great deals and super customer service.
May you have a great Inspirational Day and don't forget....please leave me a comment!