☕🍂Pumpkins, Leaves & Sweater Weather 🍂☕

The September challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookie picture.

I’ve been in the mood for all things cozy and fall-inspired as I can feel Autumn in the air already here in Newfoundland. I decided to create this “Sweater Weather” card using my Cricut. 

I designed the card around a big cozy cup, then added a warm knitted sweater with a little pumpkin detail. I finished the design with some whipped cream and layered Autumn leaves peeking out from behind the cup.

Nothing says Fall quite like sweater weather, a warm drink, and a few colorful leaves! 

My Sweater Weather mug-shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing

~Unicorn Challenge-not square

~Girlz Creative Splash It with Color-orange and/or yellow

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍂🍁Hello Fall, Hello Sweater Weather!🍁🍂

The September challenge is posted at {PIN}SPIRATIONAL and it's this picture with the colors- red, brown yellow, and orange.

Sweater Weather is Here !

There’s something about Autumn that makes me want to reach for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and beautiful Fall colors ! For this card, I wanted to capture that cozy “sweater weather” feeling.

I used a sweater-inspired embossed background to add lots of texture and dimension, then added a simple layered leaf embellishment in rich autumn colors. The “Sweater Weather” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch.

Sometimes a simple design with a few carefully chosen details is all you need to create that warm and cozy Fall feeling. 

My Fall-themed Sweater Weather card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Four Seasons Challenge-Fall

~Snippets Playground Challenge-use snippets (I used snippets of cardstock to make the leaves)

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🧜‍♀️📖Between the Pages & Under the Sea📖🧜‍♀️

Look at how sweet this cute mermaid bookmark is ! I went with a soft pink and aqua color combination and added sparkle to the stars for a little extra magic. The adorable mermaid reading her book was the perfect focal point, and I finished it with the sentiment "Dive Into Stories" The pink-and-white twine adds a fun finishing touch and makes it easy to slip between the pages of a favorite book. Who wouldn’t love to dive into a good story with this little mermaid along for the adventure?

Materials-Recollections cardstock, Stickles glitter, twine (bought via Peachy Cheap)

My Mermaid Dive Into Stories bookmark can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Moments-cute

~Dream Factory-books

~Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge-anything fantasy goes

~The Little Things-something little (bookmark) and mermaid (option)

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

~Creative Crafting Uncles-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

✏️A Pencil Full of Wishes✏️

It’s hard to believe that summer will soon be coming to an end and it will be time for the kids to head back to school !

I made these fun pencil-shaped cards for my daycare afterschoolers who will be starting back to school in September. I personalized each card especially for them, making each one a little reminder that I’m thinking of them as they begin another school year.

The bright yellow pencil, pink eraser, and fun details make this card perfect for celebrating a fresh start. Inside, I added the sentiment “Wishing you a wonderful school year”.

I hope these little cards put a smile on their faces and help make the first day of school a little more special !

Materials-cardstock

My Wishing You a Wonderful School Year pencil card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Crafting Happiness-back to school

~Shopping Our Stash-back to school

~I Spy With My Little Eye-something yellow

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~A Place To Start-no rectangles

~Creative Friday-landscape format

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-anything goes for a kid

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Creative Inspiration Challenges-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☀️🐝🌻Bee Happy, Bee Sunny!🌻🐝☀️

I had so much fun today creating this cheerful card with my Cricut ! I combined bright yellow sunflowers with fresh green leaves, a cute little bee, and a black-and-white plaid accent for a fun country-inspired look. The honeycomb embossing adds some wonderful texture to the background, while the pops of yellow bring everything to life.

I love how the bold sunflower takes center stage and the sentiment, “Wishing you Sunshine Today” adds the perfect finishing touch.

A little sunshine, a little creativity, and a whole lot of Cricut fun!

Materials-cardstock, plaid and sentiment is print and cut from Cricut, honeycomb embossing folder (gift from crafting friend), distressing ink (Ranger Ink)

My Wishing You Sunshine Today sunflower and bee card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Beautiful Blossoms-flower is focal

~Inspiration Station-photo inspiration

~Craft-Alnica-sunflower

~I Spy With My Little Eye-sunflower

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything with a critter

~Alphabet Challenge-I is for insect

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-weather

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder and option-bees

~Sparkles-animals

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Beachy Christmas Wishes

Who says Christmas has to be cold and snowy ? For this card, I decided to bring a little Christmas cheer to the beach!

I created this fun beach-themed Christmas scene featuring a cheerful sand-snowman enjoying a little sunshine while sporting his Santa hat and a festive lei. The soft beach background gives the card a relaxed tropical feel, while the bright colors add plenty of holiday fun.

My favorite part is the use of real seashells as embellishments. I love adding natural elements to my cards, and the shells are the perfect finishing touch for this seaside Christmas design.

The inside sentiment says, “Christmas is Better at the Beach” and I think this little sand-snowman would definitely agree !

A little sunshine, a little sand, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer!

My Christmas is Better at the Beach card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Dragonfly Dreams-beach/seaside

~Peace On Earth-Christmas project

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Craft-Alnica-the sea

~Cardz 4 Galz-blue skies (anything the color of blue sky)

~52 Christmas Card Throwdown-

~Just Us Girls-water

~Krafty Chicks-Christmas

~A Place To Start-no rectangles

~~RISING STAR~~

~Creative Crafting Uncles-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Little Texture, A Lot of Christmas

The new challenge is posted at FARM QUEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. It's "always anything Christmas/Holiday related with a country/outdoor/rural feel".

I had fun creating this festive Christmas card using my Cricut ! I used my Cricut to cut the three larger Christmas trees and then added texture with three different embossing folders to mimic the fun patterns found in the background paper.

I chose a simple red, green, white, and grey color palette and added a soft ribbon and bow for a little extra texture. The “Celebrate the Season” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch.

I really like how the embossed trees add dimension and make each tree look a little different. It's a simple design, but all those little details help bring the card to life !

Sharing my project with:

~Christmas or Not BINGO-O (free, ribbon, embossing)

~Let's Craft & Create-distressed paper (all edges inked, as well as the embossed cardstock trees, using distressing ink)

~Jingle Belles-tic-tac-toe (dry embossing, red/green, diecut)

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything Christmas

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~A Cut Above-diecut and anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☕🤎Fueled by Coffee🤎☕

The August challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES. It's "always anything with or about a beverage on it."

Coffee and crafting go hand in hand, so I couldn't resist creating this fun coffee-themed card with my Cricut !

I created a mug shaped card with whipped cream and topped with a cinnamon stick, making it look like the perfect cozy drink to enjoy on a chilly morning. I used patterned paper for the mug to add a little extra interest while keeping the design clean and simple.

The bold sentiment, "More Coffee" says it all ! Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or know someone who can't get through the day without their favorite brew, this card is sure to make them smile.

One of my favorite things about crafting with my Cricut is creating layered die-cut designs that add depth and personality to a project. This card came together quickly, but the dimensional layers give it a fun, eye-catching look.

This design would be perfect for a birthday, a thank-you card, an encouragement card, or just a little surprise for the coffee lover in your life. Sometimes, all you need is a kind word... and one more cup of coffee ! 

My More Coffee mug shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Papercraft Challenge-good enough to eat

~Snippets Playground Challenge-anything with snippets of paper (I used a piece of Chatterbox patterned paper from my scrap basket)

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

~Creative Aunts-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

⛵ Sailing Into a Good Book ⛵

The challenge for PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS is posted and it's "always anything goes as long as you use paper and/or scissors".

Here's my project. I used cardstock and I cut the twine with scissors.

There's something so peaceful about sailboats drifting across calm waters, and I wanted to capture that feeling in this handmade bookmark. Using shades of blue, crisp white cardstock, and a simple layered design, I created a bookmark that's both elegant and practical.

The sailboats and fluffy clouds give it a relaxing coastal feel, while the navy border adds a nice pop of contrast. I finished it with baker's twine, making it easy to find your place in your favorite book.

Handmade bookmarks make thoughtful gifts for readers, teachers, book club friends, or anyone who appreciates a little handmade touch. Every time they open their book, they'll be reminded to slow down, relax, and enjoy the journey—just like a sailboat gliding across the water.

My Sailboats bookmark can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Tag-Along-bookmark

~The Little Things-little project(bookmark)

~Dragonfly Dreams-beach/seaside

~Creative Knockouts-outdoor fun

~Krafty Chicks-moodboard

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

~~TOP ROCKER~~

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Sweet Taste of Summer

Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags August challenge is posted. It's "always anything goes with a shaped card or tag".

I chose a vibrant pink tag as the base and topped it with a fun "Hello Summer" design featuring colorful popsicles that instantly bring thoughts of sunny afternoons and frozen treats. The playful image is full of bright colors that capture the joy and excitement of the season.

To add a little extra texture, I threaded a soft white fuzzy trim through the top of the tag, giving it a fun finishing touch. Whether it's attached to a gift bag, tied around a summer-themed present, or used as a decorative embellishment, this tag is sure to bring a smile to someone's face.

I love creating tags because they're quick to make and can add a handmade touch to so many different projects. This one reminds me of all the little things that make summer special—ice pops, warm sunshine, laughter, and making memories with family and friends.

I hope this colorful tag inspires you to add a splash of summer to your own crafting. After all, every gift is a little sweeter with a handmade tag !

Materials-cardstock, Cricut image, ribbon

My Hello Summer tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Creations in Pink-mostly in pink

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-weather

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Papercraft Challenge-good enough to eat

~Pearly Sparkles-Summer holidays

~Tag-Along-tag

~The Little Things-little project(tag)

~Krafty Chicks-moodboard

~Allsorts-colors of Summer

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍍☀️ Cheers to Summer! 🌺🍹

Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags August challenge is posted. It's "always anything goes with a shaped card or tag".

Nothing says Summer quite like a tropical drink served in a pineapple ! I had so much fun creating this cheerful card with my Cricut, layering each piece to bring this fun Summer drink to life.

The pineapple drink is topped with a beach umbrella, a colorful straw, and a bright hibiscus flower, giving it that island vacation feel. The layered design adds dimension and makes the card pop, while the bold colors capture the warmth and excitement of sunny days.

Inside, the sentiment "Summer Vibes Only" is the perfect finishing touch. Whether it's a reminder to slow down, soak up the sunshine, or dream about your next beach getaway, this card is all about celebrating the carefree spirit of Summer.

One of my favorite things about using my Cricut is creating layered designs that look detailed but come together beautifully. This tropical card would be perfect for a birthday, a Summer party invitation, a vacation send-off, or simply to brighten someone's day with a little sunshine.

I hope this project inspires you to grab your crafting supplies, pour yourself a tropical drink, and enjoy a little creative escape. After all... Summer vibes only!

Materials-cardstock, Stickles glitter

My Pineapple Cocktail shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Classic Design Challenge-any holiday (Summer vacation)

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Papercraft Challenge-good enough to eat

~Pearly Sparkles-Summer holidays

~Try It On Tuesday-Summer blooms

~Double D-favorite fruit

~Krafty Chicks-moodboard

~Allsorts-colors of Summer

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

👻Hauntingly Cute Halloween Décor👻

ANYTHING BUT A CARD challenge is posted for August, and ,as always,  it's "anything BUT a card".

Here's my creation.

Halloween is a fun time to decorate, and these little ghost wall hangings were such a fun Cricut project to create ! 

Using my Cricut, I cut the decorative frames, playful ghosts, and all of the Halloween accents. I chose two different backgrounds—one in classic Halloween purple with bats, spiders, and webs, and the other in bright orange featuring a dancing skeleton pattern. To give each ghost its own personality, I added a witch's hat to one while leaving the other ready to float through the night.

I love how the intricate frames give these decorations a vintage feel, while the friendly ghosts make them perfect for all ages. They're just the right size to display on a shelf, hang on a wall, or add to a Halloween gallery display.

One of the things I enjoy most about crafting with my Cricut is how easy it is to layer different shapes and papers to create dimensional projects. With just a few cuts and some fun patterned cardstock, these simple decorations came together into a pair of charming Halloween keepsakes.

I hope these little ghostly friends inspire you to add a touch of handmade Halloween fun to your home. Happy crafting—and Happy Halloween !

Materials-cardstock, patterned paper from pad bought at Dollarama

My Halloween Ghosts wall decorations can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:
~Classic Design Challenge-any holiday (Halloween)
~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper
~Creative Crafters-anything goes
~Ally's Angels-anything goes
~Krafty Chicks-anything goes
~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes
~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes
~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~