Rachie's Scrapspot

Cindy Loo Card from Custom Crops

2012-01-24T08:48:00.000-06:00

So I saw on Pinterest a super cute card made with the Cricut Cindy Loo Cartridge. Pinterest linked back to Custom Crops (I love CC!!). http://www.customcrops.com/article_info.php?tPath=2&articles_id=429 The author created a .cut file for the card, but I havent switched my copy of design studio to my new laptop, so I did it myself with my gypsy. Here is my copy of the project. I think I will make more of them and play around with the colors.

Scrappy Scrappy!!

2012-01-22T16:36:00.000-06:00

Here are a couple more LOs of Tommy, i will get caught up some day, lol!!!

1st, one of Tommy with my sister, Auntie Colie. Using the Storytellers Kit Urban Expressions...

The 2nd one is Tommys 2nd Birthday party, an Elmo Party!!!

Cards and more cards!

2012-01-22T15:56:00.001-06:00

My grandma was talking about never having a card when she needs one, so I made some cards for her to have on hand. I made 3 copies; one for her, one for my mom, and one for me.

I also made a Valentine Card, well actually 2. I couldn't decide whether to use the heart with vellum overlay as an element on the card, or "the card" so I did both, LOL...

I am using this 1st one for a Valentine Card Challenge on the Storytellers forum. www.storytellers.lefora.com

This one is going to be uploaded for a Fabulous Friday Challenge and Blog Hop at Frosted Designs.

http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-wonderland-blog-hop-fabulous.html

Storytellers Club Layouts!!

2012-01-16T17:18:00.000-06:00

I think I touched earlier on me joining a kit club. I got my 1st kits last week and have finished my first 2 LOs this weekend.

They have great papers and cute embellishments... Here they are...

Im on a roll!!!

2012-01-11T15:54:00.000-06:00

Here are some more pages I got done over the weekend and got photographed last night....

Every 6 months I make a page of pics that I want in his book but dont have another spot to fit... This is one of those pages

I won a kit from CTMH at a craft show. This came from papers from that kit. It is the Felicity kit :)

More scrappy pages

2012-01-05T14:51:00.000-06:00

I have a few more to share, i hope i can keep this up!! I joined Storytellers Club this week to help me get caught up faster. I havent received any kits yet, but they have a cool forum that I have done some of the challenges for. Keeping me motivated... ;)

Wow, its been a while!

2012-01-02T16:09:00.000-06:00

Well, I have been MIA from this blog for a long while. havent had much new to share. Been doing a lot of the same stuff over and over for my etsy site. I am setting a goal for the new year to get more caught up on my scrapbooking...I will do it!!! LOL...

So here are a few of my recent pages, I did 2 of them today...

Altered Photo Canvas

2010-08-13T20:04:00.001-05:00

Well, Ive been playing with my YUDU, and look what I did! I edited some photos and made abstract photo bags. Here are the pics in order of process... The red pic is my 5 yr old, and the green one is my nephew. I still have to finish making the screens for my 2 yr old. What do you think?

I think I was pushing too hard with the black ink, because on both of these, I have the black sliding thru on the bottom....what the heck, its abstract, right?? LOL

Baby Sock Corsages

2010-08-11T19:54:00.000-05:00

My latest project for consignment/craft show. I really like how they turned out! I have realized, though, that I havent done any scrapbooking in a VERY long time!! I think after the craft show next month, that will have to change!!

Cricut Circle

2010-08-04T00:56:00.000-05:00

The following message will only be understood by Cricut ADDICTS, LOL

Ok, so I did it! I was sooo on the fence on this one. I wasnt able to join in June due to the fact that we were in contract negotiations and I was anticipating going on-strike in July and couldnt spend any money. So now when they re-opened the Circle, I wanted to join (because I hate missing out on anything, LOL), but I didnt know if it would be worth it for me because you no longer get the 800 points for joining. I hemmed and hawed, hesitated for a long while. I was thinking it was only supposed to be open for joining thru the 2nd. I never signed up. So then tonight I figured I would check and see if it is still open. If I missed it, I wasnt meant to join, if it was still up, it was meant to be. So low-and-behold, it let me sign up! I had to quick hit the purchase button before I changed my mind!!! I hope I like it! I only did the quarterly membership cuz I dont know if I will like it yet.... Did anyone else take the plunge??? What do you think?

Yudu Fun

2010-08-02T10:17:00.000-05:00

I FINALLY caved and bought the Yudu Screenprinting Machine! I had been hesitating for the longest time because I didnt know if I would get enough use out of it. But now that I am doing craft shows and consignment, I am hoping it will be worth it... It is really pretty cool, the only thing I dont like is the heat setting. Ironing each piece for at least 3 minutes is quite BORING! Maybe if I can have enough profit from them I can invest in a heat press... Here are some of the onesies I have done so far, all but the princess one were special requests... The computer only let me upload a couple at a time, so I will add more later!

Consignment Time

2010-07-02T08:48:00.001-05:00

I have an etsy site, still pretty much in its infancy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/rachiessweetstuff Well, someone local with a new floral shop and boutique saw my baby washcloth candy and asked if I was interested in doing consignment. Something entirely new for me, but I thought, what the heck! She takes a decent cut, but she has to pay rent and labor costs... Making up price decisions is the toughest! I have had it there for a week and have sold 3 things already :) Most of my stuff isnt very expensive, so it doesnt add up to much, but its better than nothing....So she wants me to be her "baby person", I have been goin crazy thinking of stuff to make and bring...Do you like these diaper cakes???? The Pooh Trike includes diapers, 2 receiving blankets, 2 bibs, a bottle, and of course the stuffed toy. I think I am going to have to price them like $59 in order to make enough money for it to be worth it, we'll see if it sells.....

More projects for Demo

2010-06-10T10:00:00.002-05:00

I made this card with the Love Struck Seasonal Cart. Love this cut ;) I made this one to show off the Gypsy and how you can make a card by flipping and welding almost any image..

This sign was made with the new Mini Monsters cart, along with mickey font and all mixed up. The title on the sign is the name of my "small business" and Etsy site. I inked it a bit for more visual interest. I love the look of inking, but dont do it often enough.

Cindy Loo Frame and Clock

2010-06-09T11:00:00.001-05:00

I got the Cindy Loo cart for my birthday and I am LOVING these cute little animals! I have been meaning to alter this clock for a long time and I think it turned out pretty cute! I also made the frame from the same cart. I brought both of these items with me to the Demo I did at Michaels on Sunday :)

Create a Critter Birthday Cards

2010-06-08T14:00:00.003-05:00

I just LOVE this Create-a-Critter Cart! It has such cute animals, and I know you've heard it before, but it layers so easy!! I really need to get some of the cute "punnilicious" stamps from My Pink Stamper. That would be the finishing touch... I usually dont make a card until I need it, but then sometimes I procrastinate too long and dont get the card made. So I have decided to make a few to have on-hand. I like that the cards come together quick, a sense of accomplishment :) However, I really need to do a scrapbook page soon, its been WAY TOO LONG!!!!!

Mothers Day Card

2010-06-07T17:34:00.001-05:00

Ok, so im a bit late at updating, LOL. Here is the Mothers Day card I made for my mom and mother-in-law. I also made one with the Grandmother cut for my grandma. The Mother cut is from the Mothers Day Seasonal cartridge. I really like the seasonal carts, havent gotten the Summer ones yet, though.... I am one of the unfortunate Minnesota Nurses going on strike Thursday. Have to save all the money I can, because I dont know what the summer holds for me....

Pipe Cleaner rings

2010-05-13T15:53:00.000-05:00

Someone from the cricut message board requested directions for the pipe cleaner rings, so here is a quick video :)

Cricut Demo

2010-05-05T22:09:00.000-05:00

Forget Nursing, Ive got a new job!!!!! LOL I just got hired today to be one of the Cricut Demonstrators in the Michaels Stores (cant you see my perma-grin??) It is happening very fast. I expressed my interest in an email this weekend. I got a phone call on monday telling me more about the position, and then today, Wednesday, I got the job! I have to send in a bunch of paperwork, did a bunch on-line. BUT, I have to drive all the way to Edina (about 25 miles, and on the other side of the Twin Cities) for a drug screen, LOL. And I have some notarizing to do cuz the company is based in California. I am SOO excited to get a new Cricut Cake and play around with it! I hope I can do it justice!!!

Washcloth Candy

2010-04-24T08:24:00.001-05:00

I LOVE these "candies" for baby showers. They have 2 infant washclothes wrapped up with celophane and curling ribbon. The suckers use an infant spoon for the stick. Another thing for my craft show.

And be sure to scroll down, cuz I just posted 4 different things this morning and last night :)

Tutus

2010-04-24T01:44:00.001-05:00

I made this tutu actually in my 21 month old sons size, but he would have nothing to do with it. SOOOO my 5 year old wanted to try it on. I couldnt get it off him!!! He loved it and wanted one, LOL. I think it is soooo cute, too bad I only have boys....

So then I thought it would be cute to have a dress, so I bought sparkle tulle and sewed it to the bottom of a tank top. There are 4 layers of tulle on each skirt. I think this will look adorable with leggings! I might still add an optional flower on the waist if I can find something
I like..... So Cute!

pipe cleaner rings

2010-04-24T01:35:00.001-05:00

So I saw a segment on Martha Stewart with a lady making pipe cleaner rings. I kinda ran with that and made a ton of rings. I think I am gonna put them in a little dish at the craft show for $0.25 a piece. Good for the little girls walking by with their moms :)

George Wrapper

2010-04-24T01:16:00.000-05:00

I had a request for a wrapper from for the baby bug, using George. I have it done, but I dont have George, so if someone downloads it, if you could tell me how it works, I would appreciate it :)

adult wrapper george

Just an FYI, I use a bunch of different brands of ladies socks. Some are thicker than others. I only use the full size for the real thick ones. The others, I make my own new slits with a scissors and overlap the wrapper a bit. Makes the wrapper much more versitile :)

Diaper Cake

2010-04-03T11:16:00.001-05:00

I finally pulled the trigger and signed up for a craft show this fall :) So I have been putting things together to get ideas of stuff to go along with the cupcake socks... I made this diaper cake and used Gypsy wanderings for the title. I used a little gemstone for the "i". The piggie is a porcelain bank that I got at the Dollar Tree :) I dont know how many of them I will do cuz they take up a lot of room, but i think they are cute!

Winery Tour

2010-03-30T11:42:00.001-05:00

Another Italy page. Part of the Castle and Winery Tour. My scrapping has been few and far between now that I have pulled the trigger and signed up for a craft show...The stickers are from Creative Memories.

Sock Sundaes

2010-03-22T22:12:00.000-05:00

Ok, another sock treat. It is not my idea, I got it from the cricut MB. I tried for 45 min to find the post so I could give credit, but I couldnt find it.... I got the cherries at target, and the tulip cup at The Dollar Tree.

Party Invites

2010-03-19T16:57:00.001-05:00

These are some invites for my 5 year old's Birthday Party. I used a round card from Wild Card and welded some "pins" (juggling pins from Paper Dolls) to the bowling ball. Then I cut out a circle and fit it just inside the card. I punched the finger holes with my Cropadile. Then I cut out another pin and used it as a template for inking. The birthday info is computer generated, and I just wrote "It's a Party!" I made envelopes with my Martha Steward Scoring Board. I really like how they turned out. I hope you like them too :D

Birthday Treats

2010-03-05T17:10:00.000-06:00

I finally used my TBBM cart that I HAD TO HAVE!!!! LOL. I used the crayon box cut and used the end-cap feature on plantin for the lettering. The 5 is from Mickey Font. We filled them with laffy taffy and Tommy gave them out at preschool for his Birthday :)

Sunshine Award

2010-03-04T08:39:00.000-06:00

Vickie from http://kraftkorner.blogspot.com/ sent me this award for all of the ladies that have had fun with my cupcake wrapper files. Let me say that I am thuroughly honored to receive this award! I love those little cupcakes and am so glad others are getting pleasure from them too! Thanks Vickie, you made my day!!! When you have a chance, check out her blog also, she does beautiful work!

Now I get to nominate 6 people for this award....

http://livingorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/
http://shimmybeancreations.blogspot.com/
http://www.lvscrappin.blogspot.com/
http://garbonzobeenz.blogspot.com/
http://scrap4thememories.blogspot.com/
http://scrappincricut.blogspot.com/

You ladies all have wonderful projects on your blogsI hope this brings a little sunshine to your day! Next, just choose 6 of your favorite blogs and honor them! Share the love and link them on your site! Happy crafting!!!

kid/baby wrappers

2010-02-13T11:38:00.002-06:00

I have had a request for the files of the kid wrappers. I will have to tweak some more before I release the cut file for the baby socks (I used 12-24 months), cuz it uses some gypsy wonderings, but here are the others. Enjoy :) They use the TBBM cart this time. If you dont have a cart that I am using, let me know, and I can try to come up with something...

.cut file for kids socks

.gypsy file for kids socks

.gypsy file for baby socks

Obsessed????

2010-02-12T19:07:00.002-06:00

Ok, some might say im obsessed, LOL! I have now made cupcakes with infant, kids, and even knee-high socks! After requests from coworkers, I have started selling these, Ive already sold 35 of them just by having them sit out at the break table at work :) I have been thinking about starting craft shows, and this might be the perfect thing to focus on in my b00th?????

Cupcake Socks

2010-02-04T17:05:00.010-06:00

I got this idea from greenbean on the cricut messageboard. Check out her awesome blog here. The cupcake wrapper she used is from the easter seasonal cart, but I dont have that cart, so I made my own cut file from plantin.

Here are the .cut and .gypsy files. I ask that these files are for your personal use only. Not for profit. Thanks :)
.cut file

.gypsy file

update: the new files below now have 3 wrappers per page :)

.cutfile with 3
.gypsy file with 3

Thinking of you

2010-02-04T16:58:00.003-06:00

Here is a card I made for a coworker who just had surgery.

more of pisa

2010-01-11T12:50:00.001-06:00

Pisa, The Leaning Tower

2010-01-11T10:40:00.001-06:00

Had a blast checking out one of Italy's biggest landmarks. It was a big workout, but the view was worth it!

Castello Della Paneretta

2010-01-10T20:22:00.001-06:00

I really like the way this layout turned out. It is for the Italy album. A castle and winery. Such a great time!

can we go out? part 2

2010-01-10T20:20:00.001-06:00

I finally got all the pictures printed so I could do the partner page for the Can We Go Out LO. Some day I might even get them in a book, LOL

Message board

2009-11-30T14:02:00.000-06:00

I plan on making a bunch more of these, it was very easy to make. Just some stamping and UTEE. And a eraser board marker.

christmas tags

2009-11-30T13:59:00.001-06:00

These tags are all hand-dyed and inked. I really like how they turned out :0)

Microbead Pens

2009-11-02T17:58:00.000-06:00

Microbead Pens for Church Bazaar

Camp Darby, and Livorno

2009-11-02T17:57:00.001-06:00

Our 1st couple days in Italy...

Up, Up, and Away

2009-11-02T17:55:00.001-06:00

The farce of plane rides during our Italy Trip

Italy Cover Page

2009-11-02T17:54:00.001-06:00

When Elmo Grows Up

2009-11-02T17:50:00.001-06:00

Sesame Street Live!

Day Out with Thomas

2009-11-02T17:41:00.001-06:00

Tommy had a blast with Thomas the Train! We got to ride on Thomas, and play lots of games!

Day At The Park

2009-11-02T17:31:00.003-06:00

Went to the Mississippi River Park the summer Alex was born...Tommy loved to play by the water!

Cocoa Sleeves

2009-11-02T17:29:00.001-06:00

I havent posted in a while, but I have been working! Here are some cocoa sleeves I made for the Church bazaar.

Alexs 1st Bday party

2009-08-18T17:06:00.001-05:00

In Grandmas Arms

2009-08-18T17:04:00.001-05:00

Great Grandma would hold Alex all day long if he would let her :)

Smile

2009-08-18T17:02:00.001-05:00

The first time we caught Alex smiling on camera!!

Hospital Visitors

2009-08-18T16:58:00.001-05:00

My New Baby!!

2009-08-18T16:56:00.002-05:00

Alexs u/s page

2009-08-18T16:53:00.001-05:00

Alex Intro Page

2009-08-18T16:47:00.001-05:00

Brave Boy

2009-08-18T16:45:00.002-05:00

Tommy getting ready for his second time in the OR. What a cutie! He did great!

Como zoo, part 2

2009-08-18T16:43:00.002-05:00

Tommy goes to the zoo again, but this time with Janie, Ava, and Zoe. He sure loves the animals!!

Como Zoo

2009-08-18T16:25:00.001-05:00

Tommy with mommy, daddy, and all the grandparents. what a fun day (minus the carousel which he didnt like at all)

Big Brother/Little brother

2009-08-18T16:20:00.002-05:00

Matching LOs of Tommy and Alex first meeting in the hospital :)

Minnesota State Fair 2006

2009-08-18T16:19:00.002-05:00

Yummy cotton candy and fun animals to look at! great day!

My Brother, My Buddy

2009-08-18T16:15:00.001-05:00

Pics of the new brothers! I love those boys!!!

Lets Go Camping!

2009-08-18T16:13:00.001-05:00

The invite I made for our annual camping trip! Cant wait to go!

Grandmas invites

2009-08-18T16:05:00.001-05:00

My mom wanted these as a trifold so we didnt need an envelope. I think they worked very well. Happy Birthday Grandma!!!

New cards

2009-05-14T16:51:00.001-05:00

Some cards I made for Mothers day, Colies Birthday, and a thank you card.

Who is Pregnant?

2009-05-14T16:49:00.001-05:00

This is a LO of dad and I doing our signature pose when I near pregnancy. We did it with Tommy, so we had to mimic it with Alex :)

Splish Splash

2009-04-26T18:26:00.001-05:00

This LO is from Tommys 1st year of swimming lessons. He was afraid of water, even the bathtub, before this. And now he LOVES the water. They were some cold mornings, but it was worth it and we had a blast!! Had to make my own embellies cuz I didnt find any I liked, and I dont have the new beach cart...

Bathtime

2009-03-30T09:32:00.001-05:00

A LO of Alex's first baths at home. He wasnt too happy!

Happily Ever After

2009-03-29T18:08:00.002-05:00

Here is the LO from Auntie Colies Wedding. I used the Luxury Stack for the background papers. You cant tell, but they are all shimmery papers.

Rub-a-Dub

2009-03-29T18:02:00.001-05:00

This is a LO of the first bath the boys took together. Tommy wanted to help hold Alex up so I could clean him up. Not entirely happy with this LO, but at least I have something done... The same LO for both books.

Wonder Hopes Dreams

2009-03-14T10:21:00.002-05:00

This was a simple LO using a preprinted paper for the majority of the design. I also added some flowers with skittles in the middle (have to use the flowers before he's old enough to say he doesnt want them... I really like the way this one turned out! Two LOs in a row with no cricut!

Motivation Challenge 1/28

2009-03-10T16:27:00.001-05:00

Well, I am trying to get some things done. Not my fave layout, but at least I am working on something... And no Cricut on this one (GASP!!)

SWAPS

2009-03-02T16:58:00.005-06:00

I have sent these swaps all out now, so I think it is safe to post them.

The 1st one was for a main dish swap. I did Baked Sea Scallops. YUM!

The next one was for a preschool numbers swap...

The last two are from nursery rhyme swaps...

Major Cutie

2009-03-02T16:54:00.002-06:00

Here is a LO of Alex with Tommys Monkey (from Uncle Matt). He is about 5 wks in the pic.

Ready or Not

2009-03-02T16:49:00.002-06:00

Here is the LO for Alex's book that corresponds with one of the last ones I did for Tommys book. The day before he was born...

Valentines Day Treats

2009-02-10T22:35:00.009-06:00

Here are the treat boxes I made for Tommys school. They are filled with starburst. Here is a LINK to the directions for the triangle box. The paper is embossed using various folders. The Cherries are stamped ( one of the $1 mini stamps) and then heat embossed. The circle text is done in Microsoft Word

Motivation Challenge 2/7/09

2009-02-10T22:28:00.002-06:00

Here is the LO of the day before I went in to be induced for Alex. Tommys last day as an only child, how precious!

Motivation Challenge 1/24/09

2009-02-10T22:23:00.002-06:00

Here is another Okie Challenge. It is from Easter 2006. Tommy is such a cutie!

Motivation Challenge 1/17/09

2009-01-19T15:32:00.002-06:00

A couple pics of Tommy sitting in the windowsill, a pretty common occurance for that summer for some reason...

Motivation Challenge 1/14/09

2009-01-18T14:42:00.003-06:00

Happy 1st B-day Tommy! I finally have his 1st album done, yay!!!!!

Here Comes Trouble!

2009-01-14T23:32:00.003-06:00

Tommy with his goofy crawl, and walking along furniture...

Heartbreaker

2009-01-14T23:29:00.001-06:00

Another one of my fave pics!

Splash!

2009-01-14T23:27:00.001-06:00

Some fun pics of Tommy in grandma Vicki's sink. Just got my ATG and had to run down and create so I could use it!!

Always Kiss Me...

2009-01-14T23:18:00.004-06:00

Here is a Shadow Box Frame I made for a friend. It gave me a chance to use the Tinkerbell cart!

Motivation Challenge 1/10/09

2009-01-14T23:11:00.006-06:00

smily pics of Tommy from the 6 month pile...

Motivation Challenge 1/7/09

2009-01-14T22:22:00.003-06:00

just some family pics from the 6 month pile...

Motivation Challenge 1/3/09

2009-01-14T22:13:00.000-06:00

One of my fave pics of Tommy with his grandpa Mike. So special!

Motivation Challenge 12/30/2008

2009-01-14T22:10:00.000-06:00

Heres another Okie Challenge.. Tommy was lucky enough to have Grandpa Bob babysit him for the first year. Precious moments....

Motivation Challenge 12/28/08

2009-01-14T21:35:00.001-06:00

Yet another Okie motivation challenge. Tommy with a mess of a face!

Motivation Challenge 12/27/08

2009-01-14T21:30:00.000-06:00

Here is the next motivation challenge a la Okie. Tommy was at the age where everything he touched went in his mouth, and if it didnt fit in, he would suck on it. Oh wait, he still does that, LOL!

Motivation Challenge 12/25/08

2009-01-14T21:10:00.000-06:00

Here is the 1st Motivation Challenge started by Okieladybug on the Cricut messageboard. Tommy loves his animals. Luckily, both the cat and dog tolerate him messing with them!

My entrance into the blog world!

2009-01-14T21:00:00.000-06:00

Well, here goes nothing! I have all my scrapbook stuff in a number of different places and thought it would be nice to have it all together... It may take me a while to figure this all out, but it sure looks like a lot of fun!!!