Fall Cards

We had our card club a couple of weeks ago. The ladies decided to take the summer off so I really looked forward to actually sitting down and making some cards after the three month break. The theme was fall and a free choice but I went with two fall cards. This time they are Jessie originals. I'm not sure if I should admit that. The last one was driving me nuts since it took a little longer to come together, but I am happy with how they both turned out.

Thanks to this site, the witch actually flies through the sky when you pull the tab on the side.

Spring Cards

These are some of the spring cards that I have made for my card club using my silhouette machine.

For this card I used the silhouette to cut a big scalloped circle out of vellum and trimmed it to fit the card. Then cut a smaller flower and placed it on the squares for a mosaic look.

The saying "Hey Chick" is actually the negative space cut on the frame. That was easier than gluing those small letters on.

The second card I have wanted to make ever since I saw it here. She kindly gave a template but I just turned to my machine and cut the whole card with it. I did make one change. I wanted the curtains to have rings. I welded circles with the curtain that they had in the silhouette software to make it hang on the rod.

This is a simple tri-fold card that I made then just added all the goodies that I cut.

Hopefully that gives you some ideas. I'm so glad spring is here!

Honorable Mention

The winners were picked today for the Valentine Silhouette contest.

My banner didn't win.

Bummer.

But my Valentine card won honorable mention that I made for my

sweetheart Quincy.

Yeah!
I saw the idea on Martha, of course. She offered a templet but I have a hard time using scissors when I know the Silhouette can cut it fast and not like a second grade art project.

I used nesting hearts from the silhouette store and then edited them so they connected together.

Then I cut vinyl for the hidden message.

I hope they do another contest soon!

Christmas Cards Past and Present

Last month was card club and of course the theme was Christmas. I just thought I would show you this card and other cards that I have made for Christmas. Maybe it will inspire you to make your own Christmas Cards this year.

Christmas Card Past:

(This Santa took a lot of cutting of small pieces. I did it before I had my silhouette. Oh how it would be easier to make now.)

(This one the top opens up just like a present!)

Christmas Card Present:

This tree is six layers (if you count the star) all cut from my silhouette. Then I cut the band from a clear overhead transparency and then cut the phrase "Merry Christmas" in gold vinyl to put on it.

I just love getting Christmas Cards in the mail. Hope to see yours soon! :)

September Card Exchange

Awhile back I mentioned that I was in a card club and I am still loving it. We have changed it from every month to every other month. This has been good because it seemed like it would sneak up on me way too fast every month. This way I don't feel pressure and can enjoy making the cards. I have way too many cards but am not quiting! Sorry Quincy.

I wanted to start posting these so I have record of them. I sometimes send them before snapping a picture and can't even remember some of the ones that I have made. So if you're not into cards or just don't get it like my husband, close this window now and return to whatever you should be working on. Hee hee.

The theme this time was a fall card and free choice. This is what I came up with:

I cut the pumpkin, the phrase 'thankful', the house and the label with my silhouette machine. Man I love that machine, but more to come on that later.

Cardz!

Many of you might know or might not know that I am in a card club. Not baseball cards which my husband would love to belong to but homemade, cute cards. Each month the host picks two different types of cards that we all have to make. Then we each make twelve of each kind to exchange.

Last Thursday night was our monthly exchange. I can't explain it, but it is a high for me to show off my latest creation. Two whole days of staying in my pajamas, only stopping to take care of Jensen, leaving Quincy to fend for himself on dinner, and me trying to be creative finally paying off.

At the exchange we go around the table talking about our cards that we made. Okay, I am sure I lost some of you women talking about paper, but it really is fun. We eat really good food and enjoy talking to one another. It is nice to have a night out of the house. Those don't come so often anymore.

When I get home I look at each card at least two times. I always want to see if Quincy wants to join in on the fun but he seems to disappear. He just doesn't get it. Then I sort them and file them in my box of cards. This last exchange made my card box a little tight. Quincy says I could quit now. I think I will just go buy a new box.

I know I have no excuse for missing anyone's birthday, sickness, holidays, etc., but I just can't part with the cards because they are so creative. Very selfish I know. I better start sending them out before they take over my house. I am going to do better this year. So check those mailboxes there a comin'!

These are the cards I made this time. I can't take all the credit for making these cards. I do look online or in books for ideas.

If you want to see the other cards from the club check this out.