All Things Cricut * - Hints and Design Pointers

HINTS AND DESIGN POINTERS - Just get started!  For those of us that are craft challenged knowing where to start can be a big problem - personally, I begin the design process by identifying what or who I'm making the card (or gift) for and then identify the color(s) I want to use.  Sometimes a particular piece of paper will get me started on the design.  Either way, don't worry it will come together.

This month I'll be posting the design process for a Valentine's card for my husband - ever make a masculine Valentine card?   Plans are to utilize my Cricut for a majority of the card design - check back to see how it comes together.


*For those not familiar with Cricut, Cricut is a die-cutting machine that cuts shapes and designs from paper, fabric, thin sheets of metal and other media.   Basically, it utilizes various cartridges which have fonts and shapes - you select the ones you want to use and it cuts them for you.

Design Studio (DS) is software which allows you to create and save designs and cut at your leasure.  Personally, I have DS loaded on my laptop and I design while watching TV from my big comfy recliner!  Then, when I'm ready to cut and put my cards together I just take my laptop to the craft room, plug it in and go!  Ah, life is good:o)

My Christmas Check List and Stuff

My "to do" list is getting smaller as the days grow shorter to Christmas!  I'm happy to say that all I have left to do is wrap a few gifts and bake my pies to go along with the assorted cookies I've already baked.  Dear Husband has requested an apple crumb pie, we'll have the traditional pumpkin pie and maybe a cherry pie - we are a family of pie lovers! 

I know its hard to believe! but I've never made an apple crumb pie so this will be fun - love new recipes!  I'm using a recipe from http://www.allrecipes.com/ - voted 4.5 out of 5.  I'll let you know how it turns out. 

In case I don't post again before Christmas - Have a Merry Christmas and let's meet back here in the New Year!

Christmas is for Kids (and kids at heart:o)

This afternoon I'll be attending a Cookie Party to benefit disadvantage children.  This is my 3 year attending and I have to say its been fun.  In addition to picking up some delicious homemade cookies, there's an auction to raise additional funds for the kids.  It's a good opportunity to purchase some holiday gifts and visit with friends - not to mention the great snacks available for munching:o)  Can you think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?