New "toy"

Well, I bought the Gypsy for my Cricut Expression the other day. I'm trying to figure it out without making a commitment (no registration, no linking just yet)--in case I decide to return it. I've only talked to 2 people that have one and they both love theirs, although a co-worker today told me she didn't have the time to sit down and "play" with it. I printed off the 47-page online manual and it seems to have helped in going through it page by page. I actually cut something tonight as a test using the 2 cartridges that come with it. Things seems to be looking up! Maybe I'll keep it after all. It will certainly make for less stuff to take to crop nights! Any comments from users would be appreciated. :)

Until next time,
D.

Weekend Scrapbooking

After going to Toronto last Friday on the train (6:49am) and returning around 6:30pm...YAWN...I went to a midnight crop with my gal pal Sharon. I decided to take a break from doing my little sweetheart and started an 8x8 from my NYC trip. I had pre-printed my photos before I decided to do an 8x8 album which was a mistake, but I'm making it work. The crop was another 12 hours on Saturday and I was able to get 11 pages done (some embellishments needed). I hope I'm able to make it to a local crop soon!

Until next time...
D.

Valentine cards

Here is a pic of my daughter with the Valentines she made for her friends in daycare and her "home" friends. How cute are these Aces? Some have yet to be delivered. but they'll get there. She was all about the pink, red & hearts!

Until next time...
D.

Arrrgh!

I got a Gary Fong light diffuser for Christmas. I haven't used it much and was hoping to try it out. Well, I tried it out today taking a few pictures of my daughter with her Valentine's cards. It didn't work like I thought it should. Or rather, to be more accurate, I wasn't happy with the results. Need to take more photos and practice, practice, practice!

D.

Fun weekend but minimal crafts

Avery and I went swimming on Friday morning and then made cookies in the afternoon. We tried to go to London on Saturday but turned around due to the blizzard (the one that everyone is joking was supposed to have come last Wednesday). We spent a good portion of Sunday digging out, and had a visit from my Mom & Dad. Apparently more snow is coming tomorrow with temps dropping to -22C with the wind chill. Let's hear it for crunchy snow!

I have been searching and searching for valentines for Avery to make. She did such a good job last year making lollipop flowers (thanks to my Cricut Expression). I finally found these cute cards--literally playing cards. Of course, using my Cricut Expression, P-Touch label maker and an 'A' letter stamp I was able to assemble all the necessary pieces for Avery to make these cute greetings. We just started gluing tonight; tomorrow more gluing and stamping. Pics to follow!

Until next time...
D.

I did it!

Here is my completed layout. I used the following Cricut cartridges: Lyrical Letters (font), the caterpillar from Stretch Your Imagination (bookworm), and Everyday Paper Dolls (book). Thank goodness I was able to find something from cartridges that I had at home!! I'm happy with the way it turned out. Stay tuned for more.

Until next time...
D.

Scrapbooking...

Yes, I've been scrapbooking. I am trying to finish up a page from last Friday by making my own bookworm. Found a caterpillar that will work...now all I need is a book. I'm not giving up! I'm so excited that myself and a friend signed up for a Friday & all day Saturday crop in February. 19 hours of bliss!!!

Until next time...
D.