I'm baaaaak and I'm getting into my creative mode again now that I have a new Cricut cutting machine.  My old one broke and unfortunately it cannot be fixed.  I didn't realize how sad I would get just looking at that old machine knowing it wouldn't cut properly (I tried and tried and tried, but would just get frustrated and quit).  I didn't want to spend the money on a new one (very expensive) but when I added up how much I've spent on papers and tools and my new Gypsy (LOVE the Gypsy...but that's for another post), I couldn't justify NOT buying a new one.  It's the same model, but it is turquoise and I got it on sale, DOUBLE BONUS!

Now I have a thousand ideas running through my head and not enough time to create.  But every night I'm making something and soon all of my thoughts will be on paper.  LITERALLY.

Here are a few of my most recent cards and creations:

These "fashion" ones are from one of my new favorite Cricut cartridges - Forever Young.  Most of the outfits are either sparkly (white) or shiny (pink).  Last night I finally tried cutting fabric and I LOVE IT!  I will definitely be making more fashion cards using real fabric now.





This is for a 9 year old girl


Thinking of You for a co-worker going through a tough time


DANCE! The blue dress is cut from fabric.


And finally, WOOF!  This is for a friend's new dog.  The dogs along the border is a cut out, so you are peeking through to the tan inside card.
 
Here is the inside of the card


I also made a small frame for my friend's dog which I'll post later.

I'm having so much fun, my real job seems to be a way to pass the time before I can get home and create more!!