☕🍂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~

🐚☀️ Seashells, Sand & Sunshine ☀️🐚

The August challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookie picture (found at Pinterest).

Here's what I made.

There's something so calming about the beach—the sound of the waves, the warm sand beneath your feet, and the fresh ocean breeze. I wanted to capture that peaceful feeling in this handmade card.

The circular design frames a beautiful seaside scene, almost like looking through a window at your favorite vacation spot. To add texture and realism, I embellished the sandy shoreline with real sand and real tiny seashells and paired the design with a soft aqua ribbon that echoes the colors of the ocean.

Inside, the sentiment "Life is Better at the Beach" perfectly sums up the inspiration behind this card. This card is a little reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

Materials-cardstock, real beach sand, real seashells, photo is from Cricut Design Space

My Life Is Better at the Beach card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-weather

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Night Owls-Summer, beach, vacation...

~Pearly Sparkles-Summer holidays

~Little Red Wagon-one thing (one bow)

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Summer sunshine

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Krafty Chicks-moodboard

~Allsorts-colors of Summer

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍁Keeping It Cool This Summer🍁

The July challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookie photo.

Summer has officially arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun popsicle-shaped card created with my Cricut !

I had so much fun putting this project together. The bitten popsicle design adds a playful touch, while the bright red, white, and blue colors give it a cheerful, patriotic feel. I also added a row of maple leaves to give the card Canadian flair.

One of the things I love most about my Cricut is how easy it is to create unique shaped cards that go beyond the traditional rectangle. The precise cuts make it simple to assemble fun designs like this one, and the layered lettering really makes the "Hello Summer" sentiment pop.

This card reminds me of all the simple joys that summer brings—ice cream on a warm afternoon, backyard barbecues, sunny days, and making memories with family and friends. It's a lighthearted design that's sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives it.

I hope this sweet summer card inspires you to pull out your Cricut and create something fun and unexpected. Wishing you a summer filled with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of frozen treats !

Materials-cardstock, vinyl ( for HELLO), wood pattern paper (Dollarama)

My Hello Summer popsicle card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Classic Design Challenge-Summer fun

~~TOP PICK~~

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Papercraft-Summer days and bright hues

~Shopping Our Stash-you're so sweet

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-Summer fun

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes
~Creative Moments-anything goes
~Night Owls-anything goes

🍁O Canada, my home and my heart.🍁

From majestic mountains and sparkling lakes to friendly communities and breathtaking landscapes,

Canada is a place of beauty, kindness, and opportunity.

I am grateful to call this incredible country home.

Proud to be CANADIAN today and every day.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Blooming Beautiful Flowers

The new challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is "in the garden".

My scrapbook page, Beauty in Bloom, celebrates the bright colors and delicate beauty of my garden flowers in full bloom. I layered cheerful yellow and green patterned papers with a collage of floral photos to create a fresh springtime feel. The mix of vibrant pinks, sunny yellows, soft whites, and deep purple blossoms adds contrast and energy, while the framed layout gives the page a garden-inspired look. I wanted this design to capture the joy and inspiration that flowers bring to everyday life.

Materials-cardstock, Echo Park pattern papers, American Crafts Thickers lettering, Prima flower, pearls (dollar store)

Sharing my project with:

~Beautiful Blossoms-florals focal

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

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

~Papercraft Challenge-botanical beauty

~Ellibelle's Garden Party-anything in or from a garden

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Layered with Love (and Lemons!)

The challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is "lemony sweet"

This bright and cheerful birthday card was created using my Cricut, and I had so much fun bringing all the layers together ! I wanted a fresh, Summery feel, so I built the design around vibrant lemons, soft greenery, and sweet little daisy accents.

The Cricut made it easy to cut all the intricate pieces—from the detailed lemon slices to the layered flowers and leaves. I added a bit of sparkle to the lemons and the “Happy Birthday” sentiment to give the card some extra shine and dimension.

I love how the circular frame draws your eye right into the center, while the gingham background keeps everything feeling light and playful. This card is a perfect reminder of how versatile the Cricut can be when it comes to creating detailed, layered designs with a polished finish.

My Happy Birthday lemons and flowers card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~AAA Birthday-any birthday card

~Creative Crafting Uncles-circles

~Die Cut Divas-diecuts and celebrations

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~Girlz Creative Crafts-food/drink

~~TOP 3~~

~Girlz Rebel-flowers

~Heart's Quest Celebration of Love-birthday

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Puddles, Boots & Sweet Thoughts

The April challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is a rainy days set of cookies.

I created a card.

This cheerful “Rain or Shine” card was such a fun project to put together! I love how it captures both the gloomy and sunny sides of the weather while still feeling warm and uplifting. The layered clouds and bright sun add dimension, while the little raindrops bring in a playful touch. Down below, the colorful rain boots splashing in puddles tie everything together and give the card a cozy, whimsical feel. The sentiment makes it perfect for letting someone know you’re thinking of them no matter the weather—inside or out.

My Rain or Shine card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Inspired By...- 

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-Spring/rain

~~HONORABLE MENTION~~

~Four Seasons Challenge-Spring

~Fab N Funky-Easter/Spring

~Moving Along With the Times-Spring

~Papercraft Challenge-joy of Spring

~Sparkles-Spring

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Easter/Spring

~Word Art-Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~CRAFT-seasons/weather

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

You're My Lucky Charm

The March challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is "Clovers are Green".

This card was so much fun to make with layers and dimension. The little slippers feel whimsical and sweet, especially with the little hearts on the shamrocks! It's perfect for letting someone know they truly are your lucky charm.

My You're My Lucky Charm card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

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

~Heart's Quest-anything with a heart on it (option-green hearts)

~~FAVORITE OPTION HONOR~~

~Papercraft Challenge-hearts and hugs

~Double D-signs of love

~Fab N Funky-dies/punches

~Little Red Wagon-L is for leftovers (scraps) The patterned papers are scraps found in my scrap basket. I never throw away a good piece of paper!

Here's my scrap basket.

~Sisterhood of Crafters-stitching (faux stitching around the tops of the slippers

~Alphabet-V is for volume (dimension) I used foam dots to create dimension on the slippers and legs.

*If you want to see my other Slippers cards click HERE.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

You Are My Love

The February challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this sweet picture of happy, loving hearts !

(found HERE at Pinterest)

I created a card using the colors and hearts.

I made it with cardstock using my Cricut. The little hearts have Stickles glitter on them.

*Oh noooo, I just noticed he lost an eyebrow ! Haha !!! I'll have to draw one in.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Moments-love

~Dream Factory-love, hearts, Valentine's Day

~Heart's Quest-anything with hearts (option-red heart)

~Pearly Sparkles-hearts

~Card's Inspiration Challenge-Valentine's

~Try It On Tuesday-add text

~TGIF-photo inspiration

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Winter Cabin Tag

The January challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookie picture of a cabin in the Winter.

I created a tag with a image of a cabin in the Winter, using cardstock. It could also be used as an ornament after.

My Winter Cabin Tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Farm Quest General Store-anything country/farm-related

~Four Seasons Challenge-Winter

~Tag-Along-any tag

~Double D-snowman

~Inkspirational-word prompt

~Crafting Challenge-white/snow

~Creative Knockouts-celebrations

~Love To Scrap-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Classic Design-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Christmas Wishes

The December challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookies picture.

This is AI generated. Feel free to use it as you wish.

I created a card with Santas on the slippers.

My Christmas Wishes Santa slippers card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~12 Months of Christmas-any Christmas card

~Crafting Challenge-Christmas

~Dream Factory-Christmas

~Moving Along With the Times-Santa

~Papercraft Challenge-cozy and warm

~Park Hopping, My Happy Place-inspiration from theme park (Santa’s Village Theme Park (Jefferson, NH, USA)

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything Christmas

~~TOP 3~~

~Aud Sentiment-Traditional Christmas and sentiment

~As You Like It-gold, silver or glitter-I like using gold and silver but my go to for SO MANY cards and crafts is glitter. (mostly Stickles) I love the look it gives a project.

~Cardz 4 Galz-cute Christmas

~~TOP 3~~

*If you want to see my other Slippers cards click HERE.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweater Weather

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

I went with the Fall colors and leaves, and also the pumpkins on the pattern paper. And Fall is definitely sweater weather.

I used my Cricut to design it, my Cricut marker for the sentiment, cabled sweater embossing folder, and Amber Moon (Frank Garcia) pattern paper. The cardstock is from Michael's.

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

Sharing my project with:

~Classic Design-option (Autumn splendor)

~Four Seasons-Fall

~Sparkles-Autumn leaves and pumpkins

~Shopping Our Stash-pumpkin spice, everything nice

~Sisterhood of Crafters-Fall

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Autumn or spooky

~Allsorts-option (Autumn colors)

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder and pumpkins\color orange

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Boo !

The challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... this month is

This is AI generated. Feel free to use it as you wish.

Here's my card using the cookie picture as inspiration.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-Halloween

~Crafting Challenge-Autumn or Halloween

~Die Cut Divas-dies or embossing folder

~Dream Factory-mainly purple

~~TOP 5~~

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-Halloween or Fall

~Double D-Trick or Treat

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-cute Halloween

~Crafty Catz-Fall colors

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~