More Anna Griffin and Camping

We are continuing to have fun camping and I made this card on our second trip. I love using Anna’s vintage kits!

This card is from the Window Frame Card Making Kit and Cutting Dies that I purchased a few years ago.
And this set is also available on Cricut Design Space! Yahoo!

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Anna Griffin and Camping

We have been camping the last two weekends and I decided to take some of my vintage Anna Griffin kits with us. I challenged myself to make at least two cards during each trip and will share my finished cards over the next several days. But first, I want to share a few photos from our last trip. We made sure we social distanced and had our masks with us. We feel blessed to be outdoors when so many are not able to leave their homes.

And now, my card I made while camping.

This is from the Window Ledge Card Making Kit kit that I purchased a couple of years ago. You can still purchase the dies from Anna’s website.

And this set is also available on Cricut Design Space!

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Anna Griffin’s Gentleman’s Study Craft - Box Lesson One

I purchased Anna Griffin’s Wildflower Garden Craft Box along with auto ship. This was my first auto ship and I love it!

I made this card after watching her video on Finishing School.

This kit comes with several dies and an embossing folder. I love  this kit and I can’t wait to make another masculine card.

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Cricut – Natale Malan Beetle Card

I fell in love with this Cricut Make it Now project. It is so perfect for Spring.

This card was so much fun and it only took about 20 minutes to make. My kind of project!

I used paper from my stash and foam dimensional squares and was done.

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Gatefold Floral Dies

I am having fun reusing some of my older dies and realized that I had never opened this set. Who knew?

For this card, I used Anna’s Gatefold Floral Die Set. I used all the layer dies and flowers from my Anna stash.

I love how this card turned out. I think using pattern papers with her dies gives them a different look. You can still purchase this die on Anna’s Website.

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Gatefold Jacket Scroll Card

I joined Anna’s Finishing School and I am so happy I did. I recently took her classes on using the Gatefold Jacket Scroll dies and I learned a lot! I am going back and reusing some dies that I have had for some time, since I am not purchasing many new items.

For this card, I used Anna’s Gatefold Scroll Die Set. I used all the layer dies and flowers from my Anna stash.

I love using pattern papers with her dies. You can still purchase this die on Anna’s Website.

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Cricut Joy…Cozy Fox Mug

I purchased the Cricut Joy from HSN on March 3rd and I am loving it. It cuts vinyl just like its big sister, the Maker. I can’t believe it cuts vinyl without a mat.

The Joy was so easy to use, and this adorable mug was done in 15 minutes. I used the Cozy Fox Mug design that was free when you purchased the Cricut Joy. So adorable! The image number is #M10DABA3.

I used the Cricut Smart Borderless Vinyl and Transfer Tape to make this project. I can’t wait to make labels!

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Anna Griffin Empress Mini Auto Ship... Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies Set 3

I am in love with my Anna Griffin Empress Mini electronic cutting machine. I signed up for autoship when I ordered the machine from HSN.

This set is my third auto ship and my favorite so far!

For this card, I used my new set and die cuts from my Anna stash.

I used my Empress Mini to make this quick and easy card. If you missed my video on the Empress Mini you can watch it below.



If you are not seeing the above video, please click here.

Anna’s die and embossing folder set is truly stunning. I can’t wait to make more unique cards. Have a wonderful day!

Cricut Joy…Bee Kind Mug

I purchased the Cricut Joy from HSN on March 3rd and this is my second project. I love how it cut vinyl without a mat.

The Joy was so easy to use, and this adorable mug only took minutes. I am really loving my Joy.

I used the Cricut Smart borderless vinyl and transfer tape to make this project. I feel very fortunate that I had a number of mugs in my stash.

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Cricut Joy - Cheers!

I purchased the Cricut Joy from HSN on March 3^rd and have only made one card. I plan to make more projects soon.

I made this card in early March for a friend who just got a new job. The Joy was so easy to use, and this card only took minutes. I think I am really going to enjoy my Joy

I used the Glitz and Glam Insert Cards to make this project, I love the red glitter insert.

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Missing You…

I hope this post finds you and your family safe and well during this scary and difficult time. I took some time off from blogging to spend more time with my family, but I want you to know that I have missed you all and I think about you often.

With everything happening around our globe I am very fortunate to be able to work from home. My husband falls in the high-risk category and we are blessed that he is also able to work from home. I am so very grateful to all essential workers including everyone that has risked their lives to keep people well, safe, and fed. You are my heroes! I also want to thank all of you that have made masks. You are incredible!

Going forward, I will probably post less frequently, but want to share some of the items I make with you. Hopefully, you will find the distraction helpful.

Now let’s get on with the post. I am trying to get extra use out of my dies, so I decided to try something new.

For this card, I used Anna’s Oval Easel Frame Die Set. I just used the layer die and it fit perfectly on a 5 x 7 card from my Anna stash. I love getting more use from my dies, especially now. You can still purchase this die on Anna’s Website.

I also used Anna’s Birthday Collage Toppers that are also still available on her website and a sticker from her Favorite Sentiment Stickers.

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Wedding Mug

One of my favorite things about Cricut Design Space is the ability to use SVGs. With the variety of Cricut Access I can usually find what I need, but it is nice to have options.

I love how this mug turned out! I purchased the mug at our local Dollar Tree.

I can’t wait for my friend to see this adorable cup.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Griffin Empress Mini Auto Ship... Cartouche Dies

I am in love with my Anna Griffin Empress Mini electronic cutting machine. I signed up for autoship when I ordered the machine from HSN. My first autoship was the amazing cartouche die set.

For this card I used Anna’s Carouche Set, paper, and die cuts from my Anna stash.

I used my Empress Mini to make this quick and easy card. If you missed my video on the Empress Mini you can watch it below.



If you are not seeing the above video, please click here.

Anna’s die set is truly stunning. I can’t wait to make more unique cards.

Have a wonderful day!

Spa Slippers with the Cricut Mini Press

I used Cricut Iron-on Vinyl on a plush surface and it worked perfectly thanks to the Cricut Mini Press.I bought these slippers at Target for $3.00 and thought it they would make a cute gift for someone  going to a spa. I know they are not practical and I am not sure how long the vinyl will last, but thought it was a fun idea!

For this project, I used the Palm Trees Image (#MC97D7A6) from the Warm Christmas Wishes Cartridge.

Have a wonderful day!

Cricut Congrats Quick Card….While I Wait for the Cricut Joy

I am so excited about the new Cricut Joy and can’t wait until mine gets here! In the meantime, I made a couple of  Quick Cut cards on my Maker. They are very similar to the new Cricut Joy Insert Cards.

 For this card I used the Congrats Card Image (#M4679F3F) from Alexis Mattox – A quick Note Cartridge.  You can use your Explore to make this card too.

I used pattern paper to make this card look extra special. Super quick and easy!