Marigolds Craft Page

A New Layout!

2012-02-15T16:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, I made a Layout for a Challenge at Just a Spark.

Valentine Cards for my Sweeties

2012-02-09T11:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Here are my cards I made for my Valentine and my Girls. This was also for the Twine Challenge at Just a Spark.

This is Ashley's Card

This is Alyssa's Card

This is John's Card

Corn Festival layouts for 2010

2012-02-04T14:11:00.001-08:00

Hey Friends, today I have 4 layouts to share from our local Corn Festival. I can't believe how far behind I am in Scrapbooking and I didn't even print pictures from 2011. I have to finish October, November and December of 2010 before I can start in on 2011 pictures.

Valentine Teacher Key Chains

2012-01-31T11:54:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends I am early for change in posting for Valentine's, I usually start a week before and stress out. I am glad I started early these took me awhile to make, I got the idea from Pinterest and was shocked that I had most of the items to make them.

I made two of these for the girls to add to thier phones.

Birthday Card

2012-01-20T08:22:00.000-08:00

I made this card for my Mother-in-laws Birthday and also for the Embossing Challenge at Just a Spark for this week. I used a little too much of the smooch spray!

Christmas Thank You Cards

2012-01-04T17:11:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I am a little late, I have been under the weather lately. I made these Thank You cards using a Snowflake cut from Sophia Cartridge, this was a Challenge for Just a Spark.

Santa Buckets

2011-12-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

I bought these two buckets in the Target Dollor Spot. This year the girls have a little present from Santa and I came up with this great idea. I will top it off with a red bow.

Cookie Recipe Album

2011-12-24T06:34:00.000-08:00

Here is the Cookie Recipe Album I have been working on for the past few days.

Altered Domino Ornament

2011-12-19T13:29:00.000-08:00

I made these for the girls Teacher's Gift.

Ornament Challenge

2011-12-09T07:48:00.001-08:00

Here are a few of the Ornaments I have made for our Christmas Tree.

Gift Card Holder Challenge

2011-12-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

I designed this using my Gypsy, here are the dimensions if you want to make a plain one:
4 1/2 by 8

scor on 4 1/2" side
1/2" on both sides

scor on 8" side
2", 2 1/2", 5", 5 1/2"

Thanksgiving Place Cards

2011-11-22T07:10:00.000-08:00

I loved how these turned out, they are so cute! I used the Thanksgiving Seasonal Cartridge.

Advent Calendar

2011-11-20T16:16:00.000-08:00

Every year my Mom would make an Advent Treat Calendar for me and my Sisters with a small little gift on the 25th. I have continued the tradition with my girls, I shake it up every few years with Sour Cream Containers hanging from the Christmas Tree. This year I made three Advent Calendars two for my girls and one for my Mom. I used the Stampin Up Stamp Set to make it.

Just a Spark Challenge for 10/31/2011

2011-11-08T09:40:00.000-08:00

Here is my Holiday Lumanry I made, it sure was a trial and error lots of errors on my part.

Pine Cone Ornaments

2011-11-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

I lifted the idea from http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/17444448. For the large pine cone I used 1 sheet of 12 x 12 1" squares, for the smaller pine cones I used 7 1" strips of paper.

Photo Frame Challenge

2011-10-24T06:57:00.001-07:00

Last week we had a Photo Frame Challenge at Just a Spark, I made the frame I just need to add a few things to it.

I used Cricut Happy Huantings Cartridge, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Pumpkin Rosette

2011-10-23T14:52:00.000-07:00

This month has passed quickly, I have spent this month designing my Christmas Card and after revision Z I have a final design. In between make my card I made this cute little pumpkin.

2 strips 1 1/2 x 12, 3 strips 2 3/4 x 12, 3 strips 3 x 12, 3 strips 3 1/4 x 12, 3 strips 3 1/2 x 12, 3 strips 2 1/2 x 12 and 2 strips 1 3/4 x 12. Scor every 1/2 inch and glue end to end.

Halloween Banner

2011-09-26T14:17:00.001-07:00

Here is the Banner I made for the Just a Spark Banner Challenge. I used Wrap it Up Cartridge tag feature and DCWV Ghosts and Goblins Stack.

Color Challenge at Just a Spark

2011-09-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the card I came up using these colors:

Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight
Martha Stewart Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Monday Challenge at Just a Spark

2011-09-26T03:17:00.000-07:00

This week at Just a Spark there is a Color Challenge, the Colors are:

Pumpkin Pie, Early Expresso and Daffodil Delight

More Pictures of Trick or Treat Album

2011-09-21T07:35:00.001-07:00

Trick or Treat Paper Bag Album

2011-09-21T07:32:00.000-07:00

Here is another Album I made.

Back To School Paperbag Album

2011-09-16T16:54:00.000-07:00

I got this idea from the Cricut Blog it was really easy to make. Here are a gew pages of the Album.

First Day of School 2011

2011-09-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Alyssa and Ashley's First Day of School Pictures. Alyssa is a Senior this year and Ashley is in 7th Grade

Alyssa

Ashley

Back to School Teacher Gifts

2011-09-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

Its that time again, my favorite time of the year. This is Alyssa's Senior year and Ashley is in the Seventh Grade, we made these cute mini buckets filled with M&M's and note cards.

I Bought 2 New Cartridges

2011-08-05T14:09:00.000-07:00

I finally broke down and bought Kate's ABC and Wrap it up during Joanns Cartridge Sale. I havn't had a chance to open them yet, trying to clean my desk up and figure out my monthly goals. The kids go back to school soon, so I will have lots of time for me to play and create!

Lost my Mojo!

2011-07-14T17:07:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, have been a little busy watching the Casey Anthony Trial, John has been on vacation and we have golfed 5 days last week. I am hoping to get back to crafting soon, I have a few projects I want to get done. Here are a few pictures of us at the Brewer Game a couple of weeks ago and playing Minature Golf with the girls.

Seeing Spots

2011-06-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

This is a layout of Ashley's Bedroom that we painted last year.

Golf Layout

2011-06-28T11:05:00.000-07:00

Late last year John took me to this cute little Par 3 Golf Course, it was really tiny and I rarely hit my first shot on the green. It was a very exciting day for me and really enjoyed playing there.

Cartridges Used: Plantin Schoolbook, Create a Critter and Doodlecharms

Summer Fun

2011-06-28T11:02:00.001-07:00

This week at Just a spark, we are having a color challenge. Colors: So Saffron (yellow), Rose Red and Wild Wasabi (green).

Cartridges Used: Doodlecharms and Preserves

Alyssa's Birthday Poster

2011-06-17T13:33:00.001-07:00

Every year I make my kids a Poster for their bedroom door that hangs on it all year. Alyssa turned 17 and I think this is the last poster for Alyssa, she is out gowing them.

Father's Day Card

2011-06-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

I finally had a few minutes to make John his Father's Day Card. Its a very simple card since I have a hard time with masculine cards. All product is Stampin Up.

Ashley's Midieval Fare Costume

2011-06-08T16:50:00.001-07:00

I have been really busy sewing this costume for Ashley, she was having a Medieval Fare at her school for the third graders. (We got an A on the Costume)

Birthday Cards

2011-05-26T10:44:00.000-07:00

Today is John's Birthday, he is 44 years old! Yikes! I made two cards for him, one from me and one for the girls.

Alyssa's Confirmation

2011-05-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

Alyssa and our good friend Jean at Alyssa's Confirmation last night.

Paper Bag Mini Album

2011-05-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

I have been working on this mini album for a few months and finally finished it up.

I found the tutorial at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FollowThePaperTrail#p/u/120/6v2ngyH1uM4

http://www.youtube.com/user/FollowThePaperTrail#p/u/119/2qH3VNPwSM8

Thanks Card

2011-05-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

I made three of these cards for Alyssa's (DD) Confirmation Thank You's.
I used the MS Punch all over the page Flourish Square, All in one Embossing for the Cuttlebug Thank You.

Thinking of You!

2011-05-01T14:54:00.000-07:00

I sat down in my room today to make a card, it took me all day but I got it done. Its for a challenge at http://justasparkdesigns.lefora.com/gateway/?next=/. The Challenge was to use Buttons.

Graduation Card

2011-04-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

I made this card for my Aunt, I used Cricut Cartridge A Child's Year and my Gypsy.

Confirmation Announcements

2011-04-24T16:26:00.000-07:00

My oldest makes her Confirmation next month and these are the announcements we made for her.
Circut Lite Cartridge: Inspired Heart
Flower punch: Martha Stewart
Border Punch: Martha Stewart

Easter Cards

2011-04-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, I made the girls their Easter Cards. I used Gypsy Wanderings for the Rabbit and the Grass and I used Doodlecharms for the Eggs. I used this tutorial from http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/surprise_pop_up_card/

Anniversary Card

2011-03-31T11:48:00.001-07:00

On Sunday I will celebrate my 18th Wedding Anniversary and this is the card I made for my Hubby.

Haircuts

2011-03-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

The girls and I went and had a haircut today, Ashley's hair is the cutest!

Me After:

Ashley After:

Ashley Before:

Alyssa Before:

Alyssa After:

Golf Courses and Coupon Book

2011-03-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends, I made this Golf Book for John and I, its seems we are always looking for our coupons and a place to golf at the last minute. Now we have everything in one place, a coupon and score card. I added tags and wrote down the weekly rates of each course and if we need a cart or if we can walk the course. I made 24 pockets total so I hope John doesn't find any new courses to golf at.

Birthday Card for Card Stash

2011-03-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

I made 6 of these Birthday Cards for my Card Stash. This is my version of the Card I made on Fun Friday.

SU Designer Series Paper - Ice Cream Parlor

More Cards for Card Stash

2011-03-22T14:06:00.000-07:00

I made 7 of these cards. I used Walk in the Garden Cartridge.

Fun Friday Cards 03/18/2011

2011-03-19T18:09:00.000-07:00

I had another fun day making 4 cards at my Stamping Class.

Cards for my Card Stash

2011-03-09T10:52:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends, I am working on one of my Monthly Goals to make some cards for my Card Stash. While looking at the gallery at Splitcoaststampers I came across this card from a dbarry and really loved it, she added RRRibbon, but RRRRibbon and I are not playing nicely together lately so I left it off!
I used:
SU CS Peach Parfait,
SU CS Crumb Cake for the Base,
SU CS Chocolate Chip
SU Ink: Peach Parfait and Chocolate Chip
Saleabration Stamp set called Bliss.

I printed the words on my Imagine with the Lori's Garden Cartridge and added a little bling to the center.

Simple Box Card

2011-03-03T08:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, I came across this tutorial from Jann Story while I was searching on Youtube. I made this for my friend Lynda who does the Fun Friday Classes that I take once a month. Inside I made matching bookmarks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lnng0ybmtY

Cricut Circle Blog Weekly Challenge

2011-02-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

This week on the Circle Blog the Challenge is Once Upon a Time. I made this tag with a fairy cut from Once Upon a Time Cartridge, I am not happy with it, but Ashley really liked it alot so I will give it to her to use as a bookmark.

Ashley's Birthday Poster

2011-02-27T14:30:00.000-08:00

Its a another year gone by and I am making a new Birthday Poster, this time my baby is turning 12. I used the Cricut Cartridge Birthday Bash (I love it) and the paper is the Celebration Stack by DCWV.

Weekly Challenge for 02/21/2011

2011-02-27T07:59:00.000-08:00

This week at Just a Spark is a Shape Challege, any shape other than a Circle, Square, Rectangle. This is a pre loaded shape that is on the Imagine, I made this Birthday Card for my Niece Mello Jello.

Weekly Challenge for 2/14/2011

2011-02-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends, I am a little behind in posting my last creation. I made this tag for a weekly challenge at Just a Spark. That week was a Paint Challege, so I did the Paint Dabber Resist Technique that I found in Tim Holtz's book called "A Compendium of Curiosities". I had to run out and get some new color inks and white paint, I really love how this turned out. Thanks for looking.

Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge

2011-02-17T13:08:00.000-08:00

This month at the Cricut Circle Blog, the Challenge is Banners! I made a banner for spring, I really am tired of the cold and snow.

Cartridge Used: Birthday Bash

Valentine Treats

2011-02-08T13:47:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, its very cold here again Brrrr. I have been working on lots of Valentine Projects. First, I made cards for John and the Girls, second, I made six Mini Mailboxes for the Teachers and last, I have made Treats for the Girls to hand out to their friends.
John's Card

Alyssa and Ashley's Card

Teacher's Mailboxes

Teacher's Mailboxes

Friends Treat

Some Snow Pictures

2011-02-02T06:34:00.000-08:00

We got a little snow last night in Sun Prairie.

My Mailbox

Front Porch

Front Walk

Basement Window

Basement Window

Joy Fold Card

2011-02-01T11:58:00.000-08:00

I have always wanted to make this card, I found the tutorial at:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/joy_fold_card/

Paper is from We are Memory Keepers Valentine Pad

Sketch

2011-01-31T09:54:00.000-08:00

I used this sketch for a challenge at
http://piecesofpaper.lefora.com/gateway/?next=/user/gateway/ for our online crop.

Couple of Birthday Cards

2011-01-24T10:31:00.000-08:00

Here are two Birthday Cards I have been working on.

Valentine Boxes

2011-01-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

I made these for the girls to give to their friends and some of their favorits teachers. I used the Spring Holiday Card Cartridge.

Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge # 16

2011-01-17T07:59:00.001-08:00

This is the sketch for the Circle Blogs Weekly Challenge.

This is mine:

Retirement Gift - Mini Book

2011-01-16T17:36:00.000-08:00

I made this mini book for Alyssa's favorite Teacher that is retiring this month.

Flower Bouquet

2011-01-15T12:28:00.000-08:00

I made the flowers using the Cuttlebug Quilling Kits. They are really fun and easy to make!

Christmas Layout

2011-01-14T11:17:00.000-08:00

I scrapped my Christmas Card and Christmas Thank You Cards.

Card Stash

2011-01-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

I plan to make cards for my Card Stash, I always wait to the last minute to make them and I feel rushed. I have started and made 4 Birthday Cards.

Recipe:
SU Cardstock Chocolate Chip 5 1/2 x 11, scor at 4 1/4
SU Cardstock Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4, embossed with Cuttlebug Happy Birthday Folder
Pattern Paper by Me & my big ideas, Present cut out with Cricut Celebrations
SU Cardstock Chocolate Chip Border and Ribbon, Border is from Cuttlebug Daisy Quilling Kit.
Faux Pearl

2010 Scrapbooking Goals

2011-01-01T10:17:00.000-08:00

This is the tally for 2010 in paper crafting

Layouts 35, Cards 105, Projects 20

Weight loss 24 lbs, Worked out 5 days a week for 45 min.

Sketch from Pagemaps

2010-12-27T17:31:00.000-08:00

I like this sketch, I am going to use this as my Christmas Thank You's.

Here is what I came up with for my Christmas Thank You's.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T09:01:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! We just finished unwrapping the presents and I got a few crafty ones. Looking forward to playing with them today or tomorrow. One thing I have wanted for awhile is the Daisy Quilling Kit for my Cuttlebug, I can't wait to try it out! Enjoy your day with your families, I know I will.

Snowman Soup

2010-12-20T10:10:00.000-08:00

I scraplifted this Idea from the Cricut Circle Blog. Ashley and I made these for her Teacher's Gift for Christmas, inside is Hot Chocolate, Candy Cane and Chocolate Kisses. I used Winter Woodland for the Snowman and Plantin Schoolbook for the Tags.

New Christmas Stockings for 20100

2010-12-18T07:45:00.001-08:00

I made new stockings for Christmas that will hold lots of goodies. They were really easy to make and put together. I used Simplicity Pattern # 4842.

Advent Treat Boxes

2010-12-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

This year instead of making the sour cream containers for the kids Advent Treats, I designed this Tree Box with the gypsy.

Advent Calendar

2010-11-30T11:11:00.000-08:00

I picked up this DCWV Advent Calendar Kit on Sale at J's last week. It was very easy to make and I added a large paperclip with a santa hat on it to move from day to day.

Christmas Banner

2010-11-29T10:52:00.000-08:00

Here is the Merry Christmas Banner I made using Birthday Bash, Lacey Label and Storybook Cartridges.

Christmas Ornament

2010-11-14T10:56:00.000-08:00

I used Lacy Labels and Smiley Cards to make this Ornament.

Christmas Tags

2010-11-11T08:23:00.001-08:00

I have started designing and making christmas tags, I am off to a good start.

I found the tutorial at: http://www.youtube.com/user/Psychomoms#p/u/7/io22J7FeF9k to make the Poinsettias.

Happy November

2010-11-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

I can't believe its November already! A little birdie told me (news) that we could have some snow flakes this week. Brrr!

Here are a few pictures from last night, I was really good and only had 2 little candy bars.

Pumpkin Picking

2010-10-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

Mom came to visit and we took her to the Pumpkin Patch.

Happy Halloween Card

2010-10-10T13:44:00.000-07:00

I have been busy creating Halloween cards, I used Cricut Cartridge: Happy Hauntings.

Birthday Card

2010-10-10T13:41:00.000-07:00

I finally had a chance to use my Cupcake border punch. I made this simple card for my niece who lives in Arizona.

Halloween Shadow Box

2010-10-08T10:54:00.000-07:00

I got the Idea for this from Kathy at Paper Phenomenon at blogspot dot com. I think it turned out cute, I plan on making one for christmas.

Fall Wall Hanging

2010-09-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

I saw this cute card at the Cricut MB and she had a stamp of a turkey with a sign that says Eat Beef, so this is what I came up with.

Wedding Card

2010-09-23T17:05:00.000-07:00

I made this card Using Cricut Cartridge Sweathearts and Cricut Light Lacy Labels.

Pick of the Patch

2010-09-16T11:24:00.000-07:00

I made this cute little Pumpkin Album for are upcoming trip to the Pumpkin Patch.

Cartridge used: Mini Monsters

Fall Banner

2010-09-14T11:51:00.000-07:00

I made this banner for my front door. I made the banners by hand and cut them out and I used Storybook for everything else.

Happy Fall

2010-09-11T17:09:00.000-07:00

Summer Layouts

2010-09-08T09:57:00.000-07:00

Here are a few layouts I did over the weekend.

Seasonal Cartridge: H20
Cricut Cartridge Paperdoll Dress Up, Life's a Beach

First Day of School

2010-09-02T18:33:00.000-07:00

Well, another year started! The girls are getting so big, especially Ashley she's towering over Alyssa. This is the first year Ashley gets to ride the bus, she loved it and plans to ride it a couple of time a week. Alyssa on the other hand is a bus snob and plans on begging me for a ride.

Seeing Spots

2010-08-31T10:31:00.000-07:00

I have not been very crafty this past week, I have been busy painting and moving Ashley back into her room. Ashley is very happy with her new room and for once its Clean!

A Day at the Zoo

2010-08-12T12:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, the girls and I went to our little zoo in Madison. We had a great time and one of Ashley's friend came with us. Here are a few pictures of our day.

A Day at the Park

2010-07-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

Here is another Layout, I am on a roll!

Cricut Cartridges Used:

Cherry Limeade - A Day at the Park
Create a Critter - Monkey
Life's a Beach - Bucket and Shovel

French Manor Peacock

2010-07-20T16:29:00.001-07:00

I finally had a chance to use the Peacock from the French Manor Cartridge.

Summer Fun

2010-07-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

I did another Layout, that makes 2! I still have a large stack of pictures to scrap, but I am on roll.

Cricut Lite Cartridge "Cherry Limeade" and Stampin Up cardstock and designer paper.

Challeng at Just a Spark for 7/12

2010-07-13T18:17:00.000-07:00

The challenge was to make a card or layout from a list of items. I used Cardstock, pattern paper, ribbon, brads, stamped greeting and stickles.

I'm a Little Teapot Layout

2010-07-13T18:11:00.000-07:00

My first layout in months. This is my oldest when she was four (1998). I used the teapot from Princess Dreams come true cartridge. The paper is Stampin up, martha stewat punch.

Wordbook for Bubby

2010-07-10T14:49:00.000-07:00

I made this for my Great Nephew Christian aka Bubby.

Cricut Cartridges:
Plantin Schoolbook, Pooh Font, Create a Critter
Paper is from DCWV Animal Crackers

Wordbook for Emily

2010-07-10T14:44:00.000-07:00

I made this for my Great Niece Emily.

Cricut Cartridges:
Plantin Schoolbook, Pooh Font, Life's a Beach,sweet treats
Paper is from K&Company

Brithday Card for my Nephew

2010-07-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

I used all Stampin Up products for this card, my nephew turns 21 this month. I sure do feel old.

Chore Chart

2010-06-27T08:54:00.000-07:00

I used Cartridge Lite Cartridge "Chore Chart" to make this,

Chore Chart Sign for the Dishwaser

2010-06-25T11:10:00.001-07:00

I used the new Cricut Light Cartridge Called "Chore Chart". My girls always use the excuse that the dishes are dirty and its not my job, Blah, Blah, Blah! So I made this sign to hang from the dishwasher.

Violin Wordbook Part A

2010-06-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since my last post, I have been working on a workbook for my youngest daughter Ashley. Ashley learned to play the Violin during the School Year, we think she played wonderfully, but she has decided that she was all done. I made this book more for me than for her!

I used my Gypsy, Plantin School book and Storybook for the Letters and I used A child's Year for the Violin. Thanks for looking!