My Daughter's First Cards!

Hi everyone! As you know I went to visit my kids and grandkids for a week! Of course I had to take my Cricut along and all the "treasures" that go with it... My daughter and I stayed up until 3 am (with alittle help from coffee) and she made her first 4 cards. We had a blast and she loved it! I think her cards turned out really really well. She is also crafty! Gets it from her mom and grandmother. :) Anyway, I wanted to share with you her wonderful creations. Hope you enjoy! Have a blessed day!

Blog Awards!!!

Hi friends! I'm back. :) I went on a much needed vacation to see my kids and grandkids. I had a wonderful time too. Good times. I've missed all of my blogging friends and posting. I am behind for sure. So onto the fun! I have 2 awards to give away...

This first award I was soo thrilled to recieve from JUDY at www.craftyjar.blogspot.com Thank you very much Judy. I appreciate you thinking of me. The "rules" of this award are to pass it on to 5 others, and to tell 5 things about yourself. So here are some random facts about me...

1. I enjoy making doll clothes for 18' dolls.
2. I get my "crafty" skills from my mother, who is also my mentor.
3. I love jewerly. (the cheap stuff) lol
4. My favorite flower are pink roses.
5. I love to garden, but it's been too hot this year.

Now I would love to pass this award onto 5 very talented ladies. I enjoy keeping up with there blogs and hope you will pop by to check out their crafty skills. So much fun!!!

LISA at www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
MICHELE at www.micheleheartspaper.blogspot.com
JENNI at www.mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com
TANYA at www.myscrappinandstampincorner.blogspot.com
JESSICA at www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Congratulations! Keep on making your wonderful creations, I love them!

Now onto my second award to pass out to some more very crafty ladies. This award I recieved from LORI at www.lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com Thank you very much Lori. I enjoy your blog very much and you always give some wonderful comments. The "rules" of this award are to pass it on to 5 deserving creative people. Check out the talented crafters that I'm passing this award to. Please visit their blogs, you won't be disappointed.

JEAN at www.jeanscraftycorner.blogspot.com
MELISSA at createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com
SHELLY at www.cricutcuteness.blogspot.com
RAECHEL at www.raechelscards.blogspot.com
TINA at www.peashoepapercraft.blogspot.com

Congratulations to you 5 very talented ladies. Keep up the great work (fun)! I enjoy each and everyone of your blogs.

Help! Cartridge Search

Hi everyone,
Haven't posted a card for awhile, I have a creative block... ;( Anyway, my 72 year old dad mows peoples yards to keep busy (like he hasn't worked enough in his life)  and he asked me the other day if "my cutting machine" could cut out a lawnmower.(Gotta love him!) He's thinking ahead for Christmas cards for his customers. Christmas, oh no! Hee Hee! Well, I drew a blank, and can't think of any cartridges that could possible have a lawnmower on it. Sooo I'm asking for help from my bloggy friends. Any suggestions? Have a great day, and I will try to get my creative juices flowing again soon, I hope...

Blog Award!!!

A great big thank you to:
Amy over at www.redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com
Lori over at www.lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com
and Kellie at www.kardsbykellie.blogspot.com for passing this delicious looking award to me. I am very honored and excited about getting this award to add to my blog.

The rules for this award are:
1. Send a thank you to the person(s) who nominated you and include their link.
2. To accept this award tell 7 random things about yourself.
3. Pass this award onto at least 8 other awesome blog buddies.

My random facts are:

1. I have a 3 year old apricot poodle named Winnie (she is spoiled rotten).
2. I hate to travel...
3. I love to play Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Wii with my grandkids.
4. I work with the Mentally Challenged and Physically Disabled.
5. I love to shop at Thrift Stores.
6. I love all kinds of crafts, but making cards with my Cricut and crocheting are my favorite.
7. I love seafood, especially crab legs! Yummy!
8. Doing things for others makes me the happiest.

I am honored to pass this award onto 8 sweet, creative ladies. I love visiting their blogs and enjoy seeing their new creations. (no particular order)

Jenni at www.mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com
Judy at www.craftyjar.blogspot.com
Raechel at www.raechelscards.blogspot.com
Kristen at www.myfantabulouslypink.blogspot.com
Adrian at www.byadrian4u.blogspot.com
Lisa at www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Amy at www.lovetocrop.com
Mary at www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com

Thank you and congratulations! Have a wonderful, blessed day. Dawn

Flutter By Wednesday Challenge #159

Hi everyone! Decided to join the challenge over at Flutter By Wednesdays. This challenge is to use the colors pink, orange and green. Don't forget to add an angel, butterfly or fairy to the card. I enjoyed making this card very much. This card was made for 2 reasons. The first being the challenge and the second reason is to send to my husband's cousin, who is dying of cancer. His name is Kirwin. He is very upbeat about his condition, and keeps journaling his journey on the computer, but could you imagine your doctor telling you that you only had about 5 months left on this earth. My heart goes out to him and his family. Please add him to your prayer list. Have a truly blessed day!

My First Z Fold Card

Hi everyone! This was my day off and I think I did more work today than I do at work. HaHa! AND still had energy to make my Father's Day Card for my dad today too. (amazing what alittle Mtn Dew will do) But whew I'm sure tired. This is my first Z Fold Card, and I think I like it. Of course I used the Everyday Paperdolls cartridge, I cut the little golfer out at 4". I used paper from my stash, the "grass" paper I bought at Joan's, a single sheet. (should of bought more), I also used some 3D stickers from Michael's, and I even used my gypsy to cut out the letters using Printing Press. A little inking of the striped paper and walah, done. I entered this card in 2 challenges. The first one is over at Cooking With Cricut, make a Father's Day Card and the second one is at PaperPlayTime Challenge #48, make a Z card. I'm so excited. Thanks for stopping by.

Make Your Mats Sticky Again

I want to share with you an awesome way to make your Cricut mats sticky again. Yes, it can be done! It has saved me money for sure! First, I spray Goo Gone on my mat, spread it around a bit, let it set for awhile. I bought mine at Home Depot. I use my Cricut scrapper, a spatula, or even a credit card and scrap all the old glue, dirt and grim off the mat. Then, I wash mat with dish liquid and water. Let dry. Mat is clean as a whistle :) Then mix 1/3 part Tack-It glue (I got it at Michaels) with 2/3 part water, stir well and paint mixture on mat with a paintbrush or one of those cheap disposable sponge applicators. Let dry and enjoy your "good as new" mat. You can store the leftover mixture in a container for next time. NOTE: Nita over at NitaNotes.blogspot.com did remind me that doing this does void the warranty on your Cricut, so you may want to wait until it expires after 1 year. Thanks for stopping by.