My Cricut Craft Room - Theme Thursday

Today is Theme Thursday on My Cricut Craft Room. The theme for today is Valentine cut outs. I decided I would make a home decor project to display on my mantel for February. Supplies included a 8 x 10 frame, printed paper, cardstock,some lace, some pearl bling, and a ribbon flower. I used the Sweethearts cartridge to cut the heart at 7.25 inches in Bazzil Bling cardstock. I also cut the shadow the same size in a tan and pink polka dot print paper. I inked the edges of the heart's shadow with some Tim Holtz's Distress Ink. I cut the word Love and the shadow at 3.50 inches. I layered all the pieces to the heart and then added Love to it. Next, I added pearl accents and the ribbon flower for interest and dimension. I had some wide lace laying around my craft room so after cutting my patterned paper to size and adhering it to a piece of chipboard, I added the lace for the background. I also took some kraft colored cord and a pink button and wrapped and tied them to the background. I used an inexpensive frame and the end result is a new home decor item for my fireplace mantel! I love how this turned out. It looks soft and romantic just like the Valentines holiday should be!

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Mom's 75th Birthday

My mom turned 75 Thursday and I wanted to wait to post her card until after her birthday so here it is.  I used an Action Wobble on her cake.  Her gift was Create a Critter and and I almost used a cut from it for her card but I couldnt resist using the cute cake cut from Birthday Bash.  It is another great go to cartridge for birthdays!  The cake was cut at 3 1/2 inches.  The shape behind it is from Sweethearts.  The white cut is 4 inches and I ran it through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots folder.  I also cut another one at 4 1/4 inches in pink.  I added a liner to the envelope using matching patterned paper.