Some thank you cards.... and Trojan Dogs

So... here is an assortment of thank you cards I made using the Wild Card cartridge from Cricut, Stickles (red or silver), and a Paper Trey Ink diecut/stamp set called Tiny Tags II.  The ink used is Jenni Bowlin... and inside, I used Broken China Distress Ink to just give it some color.  The twine I used was from Paper Trey Ink too.

Amuse-bouche:

Many of you commented about our Michael's allowing Sam in.  Yes, as long as he is in the cart, it is ok.  I know our local Home Depot allows dogs in (regardless of size) as long as they are on a leash.  Sam went into that store as well and rode the big lumber cart... like he was on some sort of parade float. It was quite funny.  Colt isn't allowed in Michaels as he WON'T allow me to put him in the cart and I don't take him into Home Depot because he has a tendency to 'mark' (if you get my drift).  That's all I need, is to pay for $300 worth of redwood planks (haha).

On to the nonsensical business at hand:

SamUL's grandpa is an USC alumnus.  This was Sammy's Christmas gift from grandpa. 

And, not to be left out... Grandpa let Colt pose with his special USC earmuffs  ( WHO NEEDS EAR MUFFS IN SO CAL???  ha ha)   that was given to him by a co-worker of mine.  It was very kind of her to give my father these earmuffs.  He treasures them (that includes letting a dog wear them for a short time).

The things I put my dogs through....
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YouTube clip of the day.... featuring Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory.  What a great show... what a great tv character. I wish he and Dwight Schrute could meet!!!

http://youtu.be/e0PVaqV7LxM










Credit: Photo from http://zerode.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/the-big-bang-theorys-sheldon-cooper-wins-an-emmy/

I'm wild about my Wild Card Cartridge....

 

I love this card.  The colors and everything came together. Very simple and good for any occasion.  I don't know yet if I'll put a sentiment. It's a card I'll label "general purpose" as I don't know yet what I'll use it for.

This card is found on the Wild Card Cart.  It's a bit frustrating for those of us who have a Cricut Create to use the Just Because and Wild Card Cart. If you want to use the corresponding envelope, your card is going to be small as your mat is only 12x6.  One day, I'll have a Cricut Expression... and smaller thighs.

(haha- kidding, sort of.... well, ok. Not really.  I am happy with my body.... really-- well, for the most part.  Hmm, uh- let's just move on to another subject).

So, I made this card as big as I could but making sure it could at least fit into an A2 size envelope.

You can't see it, but I used textured Bazzill paper (textured with lines) on the trunk and the leaves.

Inside panels on the card

Outside panels

I just wanted to say thank you to Kelly, Jeni, Cheryl, Tammy, Marlene and all of you who post such nice comments on my cards. I know you are all  super busy making cards and projects daily and it just is nice to come home to such nice comments.

2011: I hope to create a style of my own.  I'm sure you can see your influence in all of my cards.  I know, I'm a copy cat.  But one day-- I'll have my own style and it's all from your influence.  SO, thank you.

For those of you who own Cricuts but actually use Copics and PrismaColor Pencils,   I have one thing to say:  I wish I had your talent to forego the Cricut and use my artistic nature to create such lovely cards.