Something Old Something New,

Something Borrowed, Something Blue...

Weddings are in the air this week so I've been busy making my own cards and a little something special for a very dear grade school friend. So here's to Family and Friends, Congratulations and Best Wishes on this your special day!

For Tommy and Roxanne

For Andrea and Randy

Sewing project #3 - Kids on the go!

Crayon Tote Bags

I have 3 little children and keeping them entertained while out and about is always a challenge.

As a gift one year my girls received crayon tote bags and I couldn't wait to duplicate them. With a little trial and error I was able to create my own pattern.

The tote bag measures 12" x 10" with 9" drop handles and can hold a couple coloring books & 16 - 24 crayons, depending on their size.

Recipe:

3 coordinating fabrics

(4) 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" rectangles from 2 fabrics for tote body and lining

Remaining fabric cut (2) 20" x 3" for handles

(2) 6" x 10 1/2" for Crayon pockets

Fusible Feece and thread

Take them to a restaurant, in the car, to a play date, on an airplane and even to the mall.

Take them anywhere!

Want one?

email me for custom orders

OneCreativeMomma@yahoo.com

Howdy, Howdy, Howdy!

Cards for Boys!

I can't make every card girly and glittery so this one's for the boys - The Cowboys!

Again I've used the Create a Critter cartridge - Looks Like it's my new favorite cartridge to use!

Recipe:

Horse cut at 3 1/2"

Howdy cut at 2"

Grass cut at 3/4, 1 & 1 1/4"

4x4 - Blue cardstock

A2 size Red Card

Scrapbook Pages

Family Pages

It has been forever since I have made scrapbook pages for my family. I am on a mission to start and complete my children's baby books and then create pages of everyday life and Holidays.

Today I was inspired by the beautiful sunshine and created this page with pictures of my girls when they were smaller.

I hope you enjoy these "Sunny Days" from our past.

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridges

Create a Critter

& Just Because Cards

Glitter craft glue

Black Photo Corners

Bright Cardstock

& pattern paper

New Cards

DinoMite Card

Amoozing Get Well card

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridges:

Create a Critter

Just Because Cards

Textured and Plain

Cardstock

5 x 7 yellow card

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 white card

Another Steal!

Clearance Aisle

Every time I'm in Michael's or Joann's I stroll down the clearance aisles to see what goodies they may have for my many hobbies. I can't do these hobbies without getting a deal for all of my supplies so when I stumbled upon these finds you'll know why I just had to get them.

Most of the items pictured were found in the clearance section minus the wooden letter "G" and the Got Flowers paper flowers bottle. I used a coupon to get the letter at half price and the flowers were on sale for $2.99. If I were to have purchased everything at full price I would have paid $60+; however, I only paid $19.32 for everything, including tax!!!

So if you love to craft don't forget to check the clearance aisles because you never know what deals you'll find! :o)

Handmade Bows

My girls love to wear their hair in ponytails, braids and curls with headbands and bows.

I knew I could find instructions online so I searched until I found easy bow making instructions and started making bows in all colors.

Here are the instructions I found:

http://www.girlythingsbows.com/pinwheel_bow.html

You can use just about any ribbon and clip you want to suit your childs hair.

I use 1 1/2" - 2" wire edge ribbon and 1/2" - 1" grosgrain, then I embellish with buttons, pearls, ribbon animals and flowers & attach each bow to either a french clip or an alligator clip.

Happy Critters

Create a Critter

Cricut Cartridge

(That's a mouthful)

I couldn't wait to make something with this cartridge so I went right to work and made these Happy Birthday kid cards.

My Daughter picked the Zebra out for her friend who's having a birthday tomorrow. We added a pink flower and rhinestone to make it girly and coordinated the "Happy Birthday" to match the pattern paper. Super cute and Fun to make.

I couldn't resist making this next card with a huge chunk of swiss cheese on the front. I love swiss cheese and thought the mouse was ADORABLE!

Recipe:

Critters cut at 3 3/4 inches

Textured card stock

Plain card stock

Grosgrain Ribbon in Pink & White

Hot Pink Paper Flower & rhinestone

Patterned paper from Target

6x6 White square card

5x7 Black card

CRICUT Steals!

JACKPOT!!!

Ebay can be a very dangerous place! I recently treated myself to a Cricut Cartridge shopping spree and ended up scoring BIG! I won 6 cartridges for the fabulous price of...... (Insert drum roll)

$144.00

+ Free Shipping

YES! It's all true - All these Cartridges were brand new in their boxes, sent free to me for a fraction of the retail price. I can't wait to start scrapbooking and card making with these images.

Homemade Cards

How much do you spend on Birthday and Special Occasion cards?

My Mother in law mentioned to me a couple months ago that she spent $35 on 5 cards. REALLY!!??

So I started making my own cards for Mother's day, Father's day and Birthdays because I refuse to pay $5, $6 or even $7.95 per card. By making my own cards I can get as creative and personal as I want and not have to settle for a cute card with the wrong saying or the perfect card at a high price.

Card kits can be found at Michael's or Joann's at a great price and if you use a coupon they're a steal. Add a few embellishments, a stamp, a sentiment and/or a personal message and you're done!

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridge:

From My Kitchen

8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock

& printed paper

White Grosgrain Ribbon

Got Flowers:

Iced Yellow and a Brad

Rhinestones

Close to my Heart:

Happy Birthday Stamp

Friendship!

Recipe:

5 x 7 white card

4 3/4 x 6 3/4 pattern paper

4 1/4 x 6 1/4 lavender card stock - aged with brown ink

4 x 6 vellum notecard

Got Flowers - Yellow iced paper flowers

Lavender brads and Rhinestones

Sweets!

Cookie/Sweet Exchange

Do you like to bake? Do you enjoy eating homemade baked goodies?

I absolutely LOVE to bake so I thought it fitting to create a card/invitation with a baking theme. This card would be perfect for a cookie exchange at the holidays, a summer recipe swap or to give that special someone who's on the receiving end of that freshly baked apple pie.

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridge:

From my Kitchen

Cardstock & printed papers

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 - A2 size card

I always add Chocolate chips to my brownies because that's how I have always made them for my husband so why stop a good thing. I also bake them at 325* in a dark non-stick pan for 28 mins. Perfectly moist chocolatey Brownies.

MPS Entry- Scrap Challenge card on National Scrapbook Day

Masculine Birthday Card

For Dad

I made this card for my Father in Law who had a birthday this past week.

I was trying to come up with a simple yet masculine card that I could make a lot of for OWH. I came up with this design; however, the size isn't quite 4 x 6.

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridge - Potpourri Basket

Plantin SchoolBook

"Happy Birthday"

was cut at 1 1/2 inches

Frame was cut at 4 1/4 inches

Small Silver brads

Smoke Card stock

Patterned paper

OPERATION WRITE HOME

These cards were made for Operation Write Home and their Any Hero card challenge.

I will be sending these cards and many other blank cards to them for our deployed troops.

To find out more about Operation Write Home please visit their website at:

http://operationwritehome.org/mailroom.html

Hello Kitty Birthday Party Favors

These adorable Hello Kitty party favors were made for Kylie's 8th birthday party this weekend. I hope she loves them as much as I loved making them for her.

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridges - Hello Kitty Greetings

The Paper Company - Bright Lights paper

EK Success Stickers

Gelly Roll pen - White

LOTS & LOTS of

Hello Kitty goodies inside!

Sewing Project #2

Hawaiian Pillowcase Dress

This dress was made with Cotton poly fabric that I purchased at the Honolulu fabric mart. I love the gathered neckline and satin ribbons.

This dress would be perfect for a 3-6 month old or it could also work as a shirt over jeans for a toddler.

Recipe:

1 yard of fabric

or a cute pillowcase

2 yards of ribbon

coordinating thread