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It's in the cards

I've been waiting for this day to come, ever since Amanda told me she was going to have this party! It's a crafty cutter love party!

I scored my Cricut a few years ago on Black Friday...I got $600 worth of product for $200! Merry Christmas to me!

The last time I participated in a blog swap was AGES ago...but I think my swap partner totally scored. One of the items I included was a set of all occasion cards, handmade by yours truly. I had a blast being creative with my Cricut:







I have one cartridge that I particularly love - I use it most of the time. It is called "Walk in my Garden". It has all sorts of adorable flowers and little garden bugs. SO CUTE!

I don't have any great tips or tricks. I like dimension on my paper crafts, so I am crazy for the 3D adhesive foam dots and squares - you can pick them up for cheap at Walmart. They just add a little pop to your project.

And everyone loves to get a handmade card...don't you think? I know I do!

I'm linking up to Amanda at Serentity Now...click on the button to see more great crafty cutter projects!

Serenity Now Crafty Cutter Party

Comments

FrouFrouBritches said…
SO PRECIOUS!!!!! Oh my gracious! I love them! I've never made a handmade card, well, unless you count when I was in Kindergarten. These are absolutely gorgeous! I am so impressed with you right now! Love them! Great job!
February 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Amanda @ Serenity Now said…
Xazmin, your cards are gorgeous!! I love receiving homemade cards b/c I know the giver put thought and time into the project. My fave is the one with "friends" b/c of the cute button embellishments. The tip about the foam for dimension is a great one!! I usually just glue stuff down. I like that idea. :)

Thank you so much for linking up with my "I {Heart} My Crafty Cutter" party. :) Loves ya!
February 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Unknown said…
I have been wanting that Cartridge forever! I so need to get it. Those cards are so cute!
February 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM
jennykate77 said…
I'm still a little jealous of your Cricut steal!! That was a great deal!!

I love the handmade cards!!

I bought stuff to make our Christmas cards 2 years ago...yep, all the stuff is still sitting in my craft cabinet. Maybe this year?
February 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Emmy said…
Your partner was lucky! Such cute cards
February 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Impulsive Addict said…
Everyone always talks about their Cricut. Please tell me what it is. I have ZERO creativity but I like your cards. Maybe I could do them too! I won't get my hopes up.
February 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM
STILLMAGNOLIA said…
I love the ladybug card. I want a Cricut.
February 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Myya said…
Those are soooo good!!! I don't have a Cricut... soooo wish I did though! Prekids I used to make cards, tons & tons of cards. Ahhhh maybe again some day. LOL.
February 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Sami said…
SO CUTE! I think that if I got a card like that in the mail from you, it would give me a perma grin all day long.
Good work, you!
March 9, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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