Birthday Card #1!!!

Here is the very 1st Birthday Card made with my E. 

I made this one for my husband's Aunt who is more like a sister to both of us.  I used the Plantin schoolbook cartridge for the whole thing.  I recently purchased the Cricut Design Studio so I was able to weld Happy Birthday together and I added some little stickies under it to add some depth to the card. 

For the inside I just added a large layered flower because I printed out a little saying and glued it inside. 

I also personalized the envelope because I am going to be making a drive by delivery to her mailbox and I wanted to make sure they knew it was for Amy. 

Here is a peak of the card and envelope together.  I am so happy with the way this turned out.

~Jamie

A blogger in need!!!!!!!!

Good day to all out there.  I am writing this blog to try and help a blogger I follow get her wish.  Layla over at The Lettered Cottage is trying extremely hard to get to the Blissdom Conference in Nashville next month.  She doesn't have a problem getting there but what she does have a problem with is paying 300.00 for a ticket to get in. 

So what she has done is entered in a blog post contest.  In order to win she must compose a blog about living life to the fullest and whomever has the most comments under their blog wins a ticket to the conference. 

Now that you've read up to here you probably know what I'm going to ask.....Please go over to the link posted here and leave her a comment so she can get her ticket!!!!

Helping Layla get to Nashville!!!!

Thanks a Bunch and I know Layla would thank you as well!!!!

~Jamie

Here goes nothing!!!

Here it is!!! My very 1st project with my Cricut Expression.

Because I wasn't all that pleased with my initial card I decided to work on something small.  Something to maybe boost my confidence.

I must say I am pretty pleased!!!! 

The next one was a boo boo that I made work.  When I was cutting the decorative paper I didn't calculate very well and it cut off the very edge of it.  Instead of throwing it away I decided to make it work.  I covered with leaves and a flower.  Goo Mee!!!

Here is a picture of all of the one's I created today.  I am really excited because I had them done in no time.  All of these were made with the Plantin Schoolbook and Serenade Cartridge. 

I hope I have inspired just one of my readers.  If so my job for the day is done.

Participating in Make Your Monday Mclinky event!!

Check it out: 

Make Your Monday at Twice Remembered

~Jamie

Undecided...

I must begin by saying Happy New Year to all and I hope your year is all that you've imagined thus far.  I know for me 2009 was a bit rough with family sickness and death.  I am truly hoping that 2010 is  a better year.

Well as I said before I received a Cricut Expression for Christmas from my parents and it has been a little challenging.  The infomercials sure do make it look so easy to whip something out and in no time flat they have the cutest new design.

I am NOT so lucky.  Here is my first project.  I was going to make my very first card for my SIL on her wedding.  You may ask "Why black?"  Well that was the color of her bridesmaid dresses. 

I must admit this looks much better in the photo than it does in person.  The problem I have is that..well I just don't know what to do on the inside.  I'm not very good at being creative for one thing and maybe I'm just now very confident in myself.  Another issue I have is that some of the cartridges are just a little pricey so I am a little hesitant when it comes to increasing my cartridge collection. 

If anyone knows where I could get cartridges for a discounted price PLEASE let me know.  It's pretty liminting when you only have 2 cartridges. 

I almost forgot....I didn't give her the card, I bought one!!  ;o(

~Jamie

Truly Blessed...

Christmas is now over and I must say...I am truly blessed!! I have a wonderful healthy family and great friends whom I love dearly. My husband has been so generous this year in that he bought me my very first NICE high tech camera. I am still learning the basics and I've had it for a few weeks. I am also extremely pumped about my very own CRICUT EXPRESSION!!!! YAAAAAYYYYYY!!! I cannot wait to start creating all sorts of new things. The possabillities are endless!!!

I'm super excited about all of these material things but I am truly greatful for the health of myself and my family. My brother is on his way to recovery and doing great. He goes back to work on Monday!!! So proud of him!!

Stay tuned for my new CRICUT creations!!!!!


Jamie

Oh Christmas Tree..Oh Christmas Tree....

I must say as the Christmas Holiday is fastly approaching I am a bit saddened because this is one of my favorite holidays and I just love spending time around the house with nothing on but the lights from my tree. It's just such a warm feeling.

This year has really been special for us because last year we were unable to put a tree due to some damage from Hurricane Gustav. Now that all of the construction has wrapped up we are finally back to living normal...whatever normal may be!!!

Here are some pictures of our tree that I took while playing with my new Christmas present!!!







Hope you enjoy!!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year to all who visit!!!!

Jamie

My New Christmas Present!!!

This year my husband has decided that I need to get me Christmas present early so I can learn to use it before Christmas. I was very hesitant with the idea because I didn't think it was fair for us to open gifts too early. He assured me that I REALLY needed to get my gift early. So with little arm twisting I gave in. And here is what i got:





Nikon d5000

I was absolutely ecstatic when I opened this. I had been asking for a NICE camera for some time now and well he really came through for me this year.

Now for those of us who are used to only using a Kodak point and shoot camera this is extremely overwhelming. I am currently looking into a photography class at the local University but the bad news is that it's already full. ;o(

If anyone has any good links or ideas for me to familiarize myself with my new toy I would be greatly appreciative.

Jamie