iPod Birthday Card

The card is a 12" x 12" cut in half and glued together long ways (up and down), the "ear buds are white labels cut into a circle and wrapped around white bendy wire - something I had in my wire drawer - I think it is some sort of jewelry or bead wire.

The card opens up to reveal the message inside which says

Here is some iCash

for your new iPod!

Clever, huh? ÜÜÜ

The picture really doesn't pick up the plastic over the "screen" but it's a piece of Shrink It plastic. The square is cut from Mini Monograms at 8".

I hand wrote the Happy Birthday Aaron in black sharpie.

The larger circle is cut 6" Mini Monograms - wrapped in aluminum foil for the "silver" look.

The smaller circle is cut 4" on Mini Monograms, gold brad attached everything to the card and just drew arrows and doodles in black sharpie.

Hi everyone....

My nephew and godson is celebrating his 11th birthday party soon and when I asked what he wanted he said "Well, you see Aunt Tracy - I'm saving my money for a new iPod so cash would be good!!!" - well, there I had it.....no shopping for just the "right gift"; hounding the stores, standing in line....only to be frustrated because what do you really get an 11 year old???? So...CASH is always the right size and the right color for everyone, right? LOL

Anyhoo's - here is the birthday card I made for him in the shape of an iPod.

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments. They really make my day!

Hugs,
Tracy
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Cricut Project Video #28 - Everyday Paper Dolls Cheerleader Project

Give me a P....give me an R....give me an O....give me an V....give me an O - add Craft and what does that spell? Goooooo Provo Craft! They've done it again with a super new cartridge called Everyday Paper Dolls. It is an awesome cartridge that is chocked full of images, accessories and functions that can transform a plain paper doll into a master piece that will highlight memories for years to come.

This cute little cheerleader will be the front cover project for a scrapbook I am putting together for my niece who made cheerleader this school year. She's in 7th grade so you know there will be lots of pictures and stuff to journal about. I will take more pictures of the booklet once I get it finished.

In the video I show you what I use as well as the sizes for everything. One thing I did forget to mention is that I used crystal stickles to accent and highlight some of the items.

Thanks for watching everyone.

I love your comments and read every single one of them. You Rock!




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Video #27 - Storage Tips for Storing Clear Stamps

Howdy!

In this storage tip video I will take you step by step and show you what I use to store my clear stamps (I haven't unmounted any of my rubbers stamps yet), how I organize, label and store my stamps for easy access. This is great tips for Studio G stamps or other stamps that come in the plastic wrappers.

Thanks for watching and for your feedback.....

Please leave me a comment and let me know what ya think.

Hugs!
Tracy

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Cricut Project ~ Video #26 - Basic Layering with Hello Kitty Greetings Cupcake

Hi everyone - I've had several requests to show some basic layering for those who may be new to layering or need a little refresher. This cupcake is from the Hello Kitty Greetings cartridge and is super sweet. There are 4 basic colors and 1 pattern paper I used in this project but you can definitely use what ever you like. Other materials I used in this simple project includes skittles for the cupcake sprinkles and stickles, which is glitter glue. Instead of glueing my skittles I set them inside a dot of stickles glitter glue for the "bond" to the cupcake. The ribbon is from Michael's too.....sorry not sure it has a name.

Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

hugs,

Tracy

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Video #25 ~ It's "Beary" Nice to Meet You Treat Goodie Bags

Hi everyone...thanks for stopping by CJT's blog and checking out this project. With school right around the corner - I thought it would be a fun project to make a simple treat bag using a teddy bear that could be adapted to fit anyone's classroom or fun event. What a wonderful way to say "It's "beary" nice to meet you" than with this fun little treat bag. Teddy Grahams are a wonderful treat to hide inside.

I start with a standard brown lunch bag and transform it into something "beary" sweet. Ü You can watch the video to check out how I put this little bag all together. I use Cricut Doodlecharms for the teddy bear and include my paper crimper and brown ink for the edges.

Thanks for your comments and feedback.

Hugs!
Tracy



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Teacher Wreaths & Other Hand Painted Items

Hi everyone....

Here are a few painting projects that I've recently finished for several customers. Just thought I'd share a few of my other projects that I create also Thanks for stopping by. Ü









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Video #24 ~ Cowboy Birthday Party Goodie Treat Bags

Creating birthday goodie treat bags are super simple. I start with plain brown lunch bags and transform them into treat bags that the kids will love. You can stamp, paint, draw, color or stencil images. The possibilities are endless. The theme for these goodie treat bags is cowboy, western or rustic but you can adapt this concept to create you own special bags.

In this video I will show you how I created these sweet bags. I hope this inspires you or gives you some additional ideas.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you thing.

xoxo,
Tracy




To add a little card - try business cards. They are hassle free, already preforated, easy to create using clip art and fonts from your computer, etc. There are tons of free clip art images out on the web - or use something already on your computer. How about adding your childs hand print or thumb print to the card. Just open up your ink pad, press and stamp. Simple as that.

I hope my project video's are helpful to you.
If so - please leave me a comment so I will know. ÜÜÜ

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I Made The Cricut Chirp Newsletter....

Hi everyone.....I just HAD to share my excitement with you all. My 1st Day of School Scrapbook Layout has been highlighted in the Cricut Chirp Weekly Newsletter for August 10, 2009. I am super excited!!!! Can you tell???? WOW ~ I am humbled that someone at Cricut.com thought my layout was good enough to be shared with the Cricut world....Yea!



Click on this link to read the entire newsletter.....

http://www.cricut.com/newsletters/volume.aspx?ID=196

Thanks for sharing in my excitement. ÜÜÜ

Hugs,
TracyPin It

"Just Married" Old Car Wedding Card with Silver Bells (Cans)

Hi everyone...Happy Saturday afternoon....

We have a wedding to attend this evening for a daughter of some friends....of course I wait until this morning to think about making a card and I do work the best under pressure and produce these results. I just love love love how this card turned out. I had a vision of an old car, --- the back in as a matter of fact with "Just Married" across the back glass and cans dangling from curly ribbon.
Well, this is what I produced from my vision.......I used some pop dots on the back glass and fenders to make them stand out a bit - oh yes, and the date too. I shaded with ink, colored pencils and of course, added my squiggles and detailing with black sharpies and my white pen. I also ran several of the pieces through my cuttlebug for some added dimension. red stickles add the bling for the tail lights and crystal stickles for extra bling around the fenders...The "trunk" opens to reveal "congrats" and our names. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think..... Oh, and what about the "threds" on the tires? Shading with white and added detailing with my white pen. I wish I could have recorded this project for you but there wasn't much time today....sorry. ÜÜÜ





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Video #23 ~ 1st Day of School Scrapbook Lay-out

Hi everyone....Happy Friday!
The 1st day of school 2009 is right around the corner for my boys. For this scrapbooking layout I participate in Robyn's ~ My Pink Stamper's challenge of making a school related/themed item to help celebrate her Millionth + + + week celebration. This is what I came up with for my lay-out.

Our school colors are green and white and of course I didn't have any pattern paper that suited my fancy so I decided to make my own. I take a plain piece of green cardstock and using a white paw print (for our school mascot) and a swirly sponge/stamp I transformed a plain piece of cardstock into a customized background just perfect for my layout. The funnest part is the black vinyl I used for the road - I LOVE IT! I just made dashes with my white pen.


Capture those memories ~ you'll be glad you did!

Thanks for watching and for your comments.....

Wishing you all a wonderful 2009 school year!

Hugs,
Tracy





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Video #22 ~ Simply Wonderful Pink & Brown Card

Hi everyone....
In this video I create a super simple card using the colors pink and brown. No cricut involved in this video but you could definitely incorporate it and design to your hearts desire. I really enjoy the simplicity of this card.

The Stamp Set is Handwritten Notes by Papertrey Ink ~ http://www.papertreyink.com/
Thanks for watching everyone....
Hugs,
Tracy






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Decorating Cricut Expression with Vinyl

Hi everyone and Happy Saturday..........

I've been admiring all of my friends who've decorated their cricut up with vinyl. Here is what I decided to do for mine. I used the Tear Drop font on this project. I may add some pink and purple flowers or other doo dads to it too. I will have to admit there is some trial an error to get it the right size for the project you are working on. I will post a video once I get a little more comfortable working with vinyl.

Have a great day everyone and I will post more project video's soon.

Hugs,
Tracy

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