Cricut American Alphabet and Essentials Cute Cards

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

OK, I know I keep promising videos but instead, I keep making things....With Hello Thursday galloping towards us, it may be end of week before I get going on the videos.  There are some great things coming out this Hello Thursday so it will be worth the wait!

Using the new Cricut Anniversary Expression 2's pre-loaded cartridges, I made these two cards.

This first card was made using the Cricut American Alphabet cartridge.  This cartridge not only has three great fonts, it also has pre-made, layered word art and images.

I cut this present at 5", all layers.  I cut another shadowed layer in white and created my own faux welded card by scoring the white layer and just gluing above the line.  It's a simple, quick way to make a shaped card.

The "for you" was cut at 1-1/2" and pop dotted up on the card.  Paper is by Stampin Up!
Next, this quick, graphic 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" card was made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge which is also preloaded onto the Cricut Anniversary Expression 2 machine.  I cut the three layered flowery squares at 1-3/4".  The "hi" was cut from the Cricut American Alphabet cartridge at 1".  I embossed the background white using the Cuttlebug and the large folder from the Preserves Cuttlebug set.  Paper was by Core'dinations.

I've got a different fun project and video also up on Everyday Cricut - below is a sneak peek of it using the new Cricut Decals and American Alphabet cartridges:

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55 comments:

Sabina said...

Hello,
twi cute cards, the second is my favourite!
Greets

Short Scrapper said...

Cute, cute, cute! I'm with Sabina - I think the second one is my favorite. :)

Anonymous said...

Great cards.....I can't decide luv them both!! I'm a sucker for gifts when it come to cards and LO...but love layering and embossing...I think you and Joy have way too much fun..OH...geeze.....wait a minute..rewind...no such thing as to much fun.....you both ROCK!!!

I'm just glad you both are part of my day......I love starting my day with a whole bunch of :) :) :)


Joan Smith

Rechelle said...

So cute! I will be making both of them but the first one is my favorite! TFS!

scrapdiva said...

Very nice cards, I hope to get the expression machine someday soon

LyndaKay said...

The embossing is a really cute addition to this card!

Amy said...

These are all great!

afullwood said...

Great cards! Love the ideas!

Lisa said...

I really like the cards that you made. Thanks for sharing!

ScrappyMama said...

Great cards....LOVE the 1st one!!! I'm a little confused about the white shadow cut...does that mean that you cut a "reg" card base from white cardstock & then glued the shaped piece (gift, etc) on top of that??? I haven't attempted any shaped cards yet so maybe I'm just not understanding how they're made :(

Glora said...

Those are totally cute. I love them. Hugs- Glora

Roxx.T said...

Super Awesome cards! I love them!! Can't wait to see the launch of the E2.

Sahily said...

I always love your cards!! The second is my favorite... I'm starting to really like the E2. Hope I can buy it someday:-)

Corrie M. said...

Thanks for the cute card ideas . . .think I'll be using the simple, graphic card sometime very soon!

snappy scrappy said...

Both cards are soo great...second one is my fav!!

mamawcindy said...

Love both of your cards. Can't decide which one is my favorite. Told my Sister yesterday about your fun site. I'm sure she is going to love it just as much as I do. :0)

Jennie said...

Totally love both cards - so cute!
jhilligus@yahoo.com

Evelyn said...

These are so cute! You do such a fantastic job!!!

Scrapper69 said...

Sooo CUTE Joy! Just like yesterday's projects! ADORABLE! Can't wait to order my machine so I can make a couple of these things! :o)
Theresa

Kaycee said...

Super cute! We should probably start using cups with lids, ours is a 'hide the glass from the dogs' household! LOL

Tammy said...

Super cute creations....
smiles...Tammy

Carol said...

Fabulous cards!love the cup. TFS

lindagk23 said...

Really cute cards! Think the second is my favorite! Love the cup too! Thanks for sharing.

Sharon said...

Really cute cards!! :)

kay mcbride said...

love the 2 cards, i think the for you one is really cute. i am a sucker for cards with your second cards sketch. thanks for sharing

Rebecca said...

I love love love the 2nd one best. Such a simple but stunning idea! I have this cart and will have to try it when I get home!

Scrappin Melissa said...

very cute! love the present card

Luria said...

These are very pretty. TFS

Luria

Cynthia B. said...

So cute! Love all the bright colors on these cards.

Julia said...

Love the idea of making a card with the shapes

-mandy said...

Those cartridges on the E2 seem really neat! Wish I had one!
-Mandy

Karen said...

Great cards. I really like the simple lines of the second card! TFS

Brenda said...

I just love the cards. The first one is my favorite.

Wendy (aka Roo) said...

OMGosh, love your cards!!!

annied said...

The cards are beautiful. It amazes me that you keep coming up with ideas week after week!

Liz said...

Love the birthday card!!!

www.tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Sherrie K. said...

Super cute...both cards!!

Nati Tristan said...

These cards are way too cute!

Yellow said...

i like the hi card. It would make me smile if i received something like it in the mail.

Cyndi S said...

Cute cards. Fantastic idea of the cups. May have to steal that idea since I am the designated dishwasher.

cropmom66 said...

These are great!!! So many good ideas!

Chris
cropmom66@gmail dot com

Nancy said...

two great cards!! all your work is great!!

Anne F. said...

Cute cards, thanks!

kkay214 said...

I love the HI card and the cup.

kkay2140204@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

The cards look great. I love the way your ideas help to serve as a jumping board. Thanks

Loubear82 said...

Makes me want and Expression 2! These are great!

Lisa said...

Joy!
I love these cards and just can't wait for the E2! I especially love the Hi card!! Too cute!
Big Hugs!

Nancy said...

Love the for you card. It is so cute. It would be perfect for kids.

Hope said...

I love the "For You" present card...really creative of you!! Thank you for always showing us cretive things and sharing coupons!

huzzah616 (Christy) said...

These are great cards!! Such great inspiration!!

mema said...

Very cute cards.
I hope to get a Expressions 2 someday.
And while I'm at it maybe a Cricut Cake...LOL

Debc06 said...

Love the tumblers. TFS
Debbie
debbie_craine at hot mail dot com
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

Me said...

great idea
great for birthday parties
for the kids to make
drink outta
and take home

craft and take away all in one
thanks for the idea

Glenda said...

Fabulous cards. I love shaped cards. One day soon I am goig to try one. I have Design Studio but don't know how to use it very well. I guess I will have to just jump in and try it. Thanks for sharing your craft.

martha said...

they are all so cute love the ideas

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