Wednesday 27 November 2013

Clever Cricut plus horses and dogs


Using Cindo Loo cartridge for the border welded onto a basic square, flowers using Close to my Heart Art Philosophy and sentiment from Birthdays

My Cricut machine has come in useful for a quick Birthday make and some Christmas gift envelopes, perfect for money or vouchers and they can be prettied up to make them a bit special as well all using the machine.

Envelopes made using Over the Hills, Spring Holiday and Christmas Cards, Poinsettia from Joys of the Season and Christmas Tree from Paper Dolls Dress Up cartridge

And a couple of photos of the boys and girls I have been meaning to share............

The 'spotty gang' patiently waiting to get back into their stables. Anysia decided they needed matching coats this winter - they 'need' new coats much the same as we 'need' crating goodies, I think we could open a tack shop with what's cluttering the tack room.

A hard days work for all in my craft room, Daisy left, devil eyed Holly on the right and Poppy conveniently located in the middle....such a tough life being a 'working' dog

Thanks for popping in to take a peek, hope to see you all again soon.

46 comments:

KT Fit Kitty said...

It's always a joy to visit your blog to see what you've created. The card is beautiful - love the colours and those die cuts. And how fantastic to create those beautiful envelopes. I guess I need to get a Cricut. The only "machine" I have is a Cuttlebug and it is well used. I enjoyed seeing the horses and dogs too - I love animals! I hope you are feeling okay today.

Berina RGA said...

very beautiful card and envelopes!! love the paisley design :)
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Sarah said...

Great cricut work Brenda but lets get on to my other favourite things - horses and dogs!! The spotty attire looks very fetching...do you think they laugh at one another!!? I know whenever Surprise has a new rug she sort of turns, and looks at me (as I'm putting it on as if to say) YOU want ME to wear that!! And as for that busy trio on the couch, well you clearly work them far too hard!! Hope you are well xx

Fliss said...

Gorgeous crafting as always Brenda and the horses look so sweet in the matching coats. I think I'd like to be curled up like the dogs too!
Hugs, Fliss xx

Paula (PEP) said...

Brilliant that the Cricut is making itself useful & helping out……..Love the spotty gang - they look very pleased with themselves & I rather think the canine gang must have got up early & done all their chores……….
Paula (PEP)

Karen Petitt said...

Not sure which photo I like the most, well of course it's the beautiful doggies - they have a hard life don't they lol! Now those are some dapper and very smart horses - love those dots lol! Gorgeous creations from your Cricuit too. Keep well and warm xx

Marianne said...

Oh my what a lovely photo's from your "gang". Love the spotty coats and what a dogslife and it reminds me of our dogs :-) We always said that we wouldn't allow them on our own coach (They had a chair claimed already) but how nice it is when they cuddle up next to you in the evening when you're sitting on the coach. So what the heck; there's no better life than a good life. Lovely presents and card, Brenda. Your cricut machine comes in handy :-)
xxx Marianne

Wendy L said...

Love the little gift box/envelopes. Horses look cute too, xxx

Glennis F said...

Love the colour combo - really striking!

cebelica said...

I absolutely love your card. It's so elegant! I'm not a big fab of black otherwise, but this is awesome! Tags and envelopes are nice too. Great idea for the Christmas gifts. And the horses and doggies ... I only have 2 words for them - super cute. :)

Hugs! xx

Dora said...

beautiful card! and so nice are your photo's. haha...and what you have writing about it....so funny...

Gail said...

The card is great!
So are the gift boxes!
The horses are so stylish, and the dogs look exhausted!

Viv said...

Great colour combo in the card! Just lovely. Envies look fab and poor doggies - such a hard life!!!

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful creations and lovely animals too.
Gr Elly

walchowDesign said...

Great card and gift boxes! The horses are so beautiful in their coats and dogs are just too adorable! Thanks for sharing your family with us, Brenda!

Stamps and Paper said...

You've been busy Brenda fabulous makes..thank you for sharing you lovely photos

Anne

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Very beautiful black/white/yellow card design, love that colour combo, I don't think I've ever tried it. Beautiful flowers as well. Your horses look amazing in their new blanket coats and your hard working dogs look so sweet and very relaxed. I hope you are doing well, Shirleyx ps. thanks for sharing the photos :)

Rhonda Miller said...

These are all wonderful creations. I just love the horses and your dogs.

Kathleen said...

Love the black and yellow, looks stunning.
The gift envelopes are a a real treat, with the fabulous Christmas papers.
The horses look so cosy in their coats and I could just give them a cuddle.
I wouldn't want to be the one to disturb those fabulous dogs.

Kath x

susiestacey said...

Beautiful card Brenda, great envelope wallets too - looks like you have been keeping busy. Love the matching coats on the horses and the dogs look so cosy together on the settee. x Susan x

Hanneke said...

I loved seeing your photos of your furry friends! The card is gorgeous and I love the small containers you made. Lovely decorations on them too. Hugs, Hanneke

McCrafty's Cards said...

beautiful and fancy envelopes, the horses are gorgeous and the Dogs are adorable
Kevin xx

rachel said...

great card Brenda and I love those horse blankets - they look gorgeous xx

Sally H said...

Gorgeous card and envelopes Brenda! Had to smile at the spotty gang, and the dogs are working way to hard, lol! Big hugs x

Beryl said...

Great cricut makes. The card is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing some of your family photos with us. They all look well content.
Beryl xx

Phi said...

Very nice card and envelopes Brenda.

zub momi said...

Fabulous card and gift boxes! Lovely pics of horses and the cute dogs :)

Jackie said...

Stunning card and envelopes Brenda, and lovely photographs. There must be scrapbook pages in mind for them :o)
Jackie xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Great pics, love the coats. Those money wallets look so pretty

Sidelle Menon said...

Pretty pics..love the envelopes and the card!!

Lau W said...

Oh so adorable shots !! thanks for sharing with us !
Your card and the envelopes are wonderful !
Hope you're well my friend !
xxx

Suman Pandit said...

beautiful card and envelopes, lovely pics !!

May said...

Gorgeous cards & wallets... Love the designs... WOW...I would like a coat like that...(lol) they look so cosy...as for the sleepy dogs they are all beautiful...... Hugs May x x x

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Ah it brings such joy crafty work and ultra cute animal pickies, all makes a fab post.

Just hope and pray you are in the pink too B. or at least on the mend, love Shaz in Ox.x

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card and envelopes!
Love the animal pics! Are those Clydesdales? Gorgeous animals! We have one that lives nextdoor, and I get to enjoy seeing her every day!

Donna Ellis said...

Beautiful card, Brenda, and wonderful rolled flowers! I have not made a grey/black/yellow card yet, and it is rather classy, - LOVELY - your wrapped gifts and darling fur children look happy to be protected from the cold. Stay warm, and heal well, Brenda. hugs, de

mags said...

A gorgeous card Brenda and love the fabulous envelopes. Just perfect for gifts. Lovely photos too, thanks for sharing.
Mags
x

Janis said...

Awwwwww.....loving the sleepy dogs!!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com

Crafting Queen said...

Love the new coats and the dogs look so sweet.

Michelle J M said...

Oh I just love those coats! Let sleeping dogs lie! Gorgeous card too Brenda. Michelle x

ribenaruby said...

Hi Brenda, stunning yellow with black, and what fab pics! Ruby x

Mervi said...

Hello Brenda,
love those rolled flowers.
Thanks for sharing pics of your cute friends and helpers.
Crafty hugs;-))m

SusanLotus said...

It´s looks so cozy with your "Animal friends". I guess you live at the countryside. :)

The envelopes/gifts for Christmas will be much appreciated I´m sure.
And the card is so nice. Great colourcombo.

Susan

Annmaree of Oz said...

Beaut card I really like the yellow black colour combo, and loving the christmas envelopes!

Beautiful horses, and very hard working doggies, there hehehe cute xoxo

scrappymo! said...

Little Miss C would be in her glory to see those gorgeous horses in their lovely blankets.
She finally has a saddle and is riding weekly at her uncles. She has to share that horse with 3 other cousins and is still hoping to get her own...time will tell I guess!
Your cricut cards look great...I have a cricut and have never used it. Got it just before the brain injury and then was too afraid to learn how it worked. At the beginning, thinking or concentrating makes your head feel like it is going to explode...but much better now...just forget things all the time...hahahaha My goal for 2014 is to USE IT!

The envelopes pouches look wonderful.

Merry said...

I am still in catch up mode. This card is beautiful…Yellow and Black look so striking together. What great photos of all your animals….the horses coats look very stylish and those dogs…so cosy.