word books

I finally got around to trying out the acrylic sheets on something a little more detailed than a little turtle. I really like how well this cut and I really love how this looks! Acrylic has been so easy to work with. Easier than chipboard has been. I can't wait to get it scrapped!

Here is a chipboard album I did the other day. I still need to scrap this one too! I guess I need to stop playing with designs and materials long enough to actually put pictures into the albums one of these days!

A different mini album

This is an album I made for my sister's mother-in-law back in December. Though I'd share! These are probably the easiest and roomiest word books to make. The only draw back is they take a LOT of chipboard. As a plus, you can make longer words and have ample room to scrap.

I love vinyl!

I have to admit, I spend a lot of time cutting everything BUT paper. Anyone can cut paper. It's easy. Vinyl is easy too! The best settings on the Cricut machines is a blade depth of 6, pressure 2-3, and speed 4. Here is a sign I put together last night with layered vinyl lettering.



I also got to looking at vinyl wall decals on Etsy.com and there are some really amazing designers out there. I love all of the birdcage icons I saw. I could fill a room with them. I decided to design my own birdcage. I think it turned out pretty cute! I can't wait to get it cut and on the wall.


The main cage. I may add some punchwork detail to the top dome. I still need to design a bird too.


I am not sure if I want the cage hanging from the ceiling or on a floor stand. I am also not sure if I want the floor stand to have a table top or not, so I have those as options.

Cricut cartriges used: George and Basic Shapes, New Arrival, Joys of the Season, Celebrations, My Community