keep calm and eat cup*cakes

ShortCuts Week, Day 4

Bind two pieces of something together {cardstock, plastic etc} to create a card. For example, use a hole punch and then attach using metal rings or yarn.

Okay, did you read my post from yesterday...I tell you I was in full creative mode...you know when that is....you forget about eating meals...don't hear the phone ring...or the fire detector {just kiddin'}. Anyways, I had the house to myself and I was minding my own business, creating away when one thing lead to another and my card blossomed into a mini album...shhhh...don't tell Pam...I'm thinking it is me being an overachiever and instead of it being a 2 page card it is a 4 pager...like some of the text messages I send out:)





I know how this all started...I cut a piece of full size frosted ShortCuts into 4 so that I could run it through my Big Kick with the Top Note Die. I decided, what the heck, I'll go ahead and just run all 4 through the diecutter. Then I started picking out my Sassafras papers and like I said, one thing led to another....The ring that binds the pages together is from a tape measure that I hijacked from my junk drawer..it has 2 charms on it, one is a beefy flower {as in solid, kwim?} and the other is an "inspire" charm.

I cringe at my handwriting but 40 years from now when I need to pull all the 'ole readers, I'll think, Jeez Amy, what a sloppy writer you were! LOL!
Anywho's, thanks for making it all the way down to the end of my very long winded post....do I take Gloria's Rebel Crown or am I forgiven as an Over Achiever? LOL

Stay tuned for tomorrow...I'll have another ShortCuts projects using a different product!!! It's my day over at 365 Cards and I hope that you'll join me in the Thursday Challenge!

Comments

Stacey said…
Amy, this is totally wonderful! Every page is like a little work of art. What a superstar :o) ~♥~
Martha said…
Just what Stacey said: a work of art! Love this Amy :)
Bye,
Martha
itsallrosi said…
so so so cute!

and I think you have nice handwriting, too
xiumaiyuki said…
Girlie, this is beyond FABULOUS!!! I'm just in-awe!!! and yes, I know what you mean about having alone time. Those days are rare so we have to take full advantage!
Dora said…
WOW WOW WOW this is a great idea and I will use it once that's for sure!
Such a great project you've made from it!
xo Dora
Unknown said…
Oh Amy you are an overachiever is all nothing to panic about girl lol. I think the mini album is awesome indeed. Sherry will love it when she gets back from stamp camp, she is right into mini albums. Love the papers you used.
Hugs
Michelle M
P.S. Thanks Amy for your lovely comments on yesterdays card, I so appreciate them.
yyam said…
Whoa Amy! This is like 4 days' worth of posts in 1! It is soooooo cute. There's nothing wrong with your handwriting my dear...I really think it goes well with your cheery personality! :)
Michelle said…
Amy..

AMEN to that sentiment.. cupcakes are too DELISH! So is that book...

Mishy
Amy,

Love this project you did a fabulous job with it!!
Evelin said…
I so love LOVE love this card (erm, album?) :P

It's just too pretty! Oh, why are you so talented? :P

:)
Cindy Lee said…
Wow...you made your own album?? That's a pretty album, Amy!! And can I say I like your handwriting? Mine's a disaster :)
AUsome mom said…
Well, first of all, you are NO sloppy writer! I think it's wonderful! And the book is totally 'ausome'! I love all the papers and embellies. Wonderful job girlfriend :)
Laurel said…
Oh wow, this is great! Must be mini album fever - I have an idea for one for myself, started it, but 'needed' some stuff so I have ordered online: some paper and a new cricut cartridge! Hope it all arrives soon!
Tina said…
Jeepers, this is spectacular. I love each page, but especially the title. Fun!
TFS!!!
Tiff said…
This is SOOOO cute!!! I love everything about it! Especially the charm!
Julia Aston said…
Fun little book Amy! super papers and great little thoughts on each page!
Sandra MacLean said…
That's your handwriting Amy?!?! Geez Louise girl...that's not sloppy!! It's fabulous! Can you make it into a font for me?? :D This is an awesome project Amy and I am glad you got carried away...that's the fun of crafting!
Lana Clarke said…
Beautifully done.......
Hugs
Lana x
Lost in Paper said…
so cute, what a great project!!!
Carole Beath said…
So love this project. I love Shortcuts stuff anyway .. BTW, thank you for stopping by my blog and playing along with the Cutting Cafe Giveaway. Lots of luck.
Carole
Beach Cat ! said…
Yikes, this is just plain incredible! Super fun idea. You have such a way with color and images and putting everything together!
cat
Saskia said…
Wow! So creative!! lovely work...Ooohhh... and look at the felt owl!!!!

Sweet greetings,
Saskia :)
Anonymous said…
Well, I don't know if you are a rebel or an over achiever, but I DO know that you are A-mazing! This is so fabulous AMY! Adorable and wonderful...I love everything about it!

(-: Heidi
Kit said…
this is a beautiful little book, must make one of these myself :o)
ivy said…
since you don't twitter, i may have to text you during my shopping adventures!

love your mini album!happy fun papers!
Made by Mandy said…
Oh wow, what a brilliant 'card'.

Love those papers, they are so fun :)
Jenny S. (UK) said…
I'm lost for words. Absolutely stunning.xx
Ella said…
Oooh... I want to hijack this from you! I love it! If you didn't live on the other side of the country, you'd be in trouble. LOL. Oh, and while I was looking at the pics, I had the thought, I wish I had that handwriting! I loved it that much! Thanks for all the great comments you leave!
Sparkplug17 said…
What a darling book! Glad coffee made the list. :)
Maureen said…
OMGoodness this is totally awesome!! LOVE the papers and all the 'bellies, especially the charms!!
Kay said…
Holy Macaroni, Amy!!! This is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E !!!
All that Sassafras yumminess rolled up into one cute mini album almost makes me faint! I love how you put this together. Every single little detail is adorable and perfect!! ♥♥ Kay

Oh, I'm envious of your handwriting! In fact, I was admiring it when I received that wonderful goodie you sent me! ;o)
Unknown said…
WOOT WOOT!! My "hearts" still aren't working for me :( But I {heart} this idea! I was thinking of something along the same lines and wasn't sure if it was "right" so I say we are right and everyone else is wrong! LOL Just kidding!! I love this album and you are making me want that Die!!! Aggh! LOL
Teri said…
Amy, this book is adorable!!
Joy said…
what a great card turned into album! this is awesome! I wish I could be that creative to turn it into something else =) love how you jazzed up all the pages too! this is wonderful! have a good day!
Ann said…
Oooh, an over-achieving rebel is a dangerous thing! ;) Fabby creation, girlie!
Kim Dellow said…
Oh WOW Amy what a wonderful make, fabulous over achieving :) Kim
Anonymous said…
Wow Amy, I love this! Super cool mini-album/maxi card, lol!
Hugs from Uruguay :)
Rose said…
How ADORABBLE is THAT!!!! I LOVE IT
Kristie Larsen said…
oh you totally topped us all with this one! Nice work. just spectacular! and you know that term 'beefy' gets a giggle out of me everytime. i have no idea why. im a dork i guess.
loves!
k
ivyPINK said…
amy your handwriting is awesome!
Amy, this is so cute! Love the colors and everything! Way to inspire us!
Jamee said…
that's such a neat project! thanks for sharing :)
KatieTurtle said…
I am laughing at your creation! I lvoe the title. What a fun and funky "album"
Deb Neerman said…
WoW, this is so kewl! Great design!
Tami said…
this is awesome amy. I just left you a comment and it disappeared!! User error?? LOL.
I think your handwriting is so cool and you are so clever. I want that die cut and machine!! I love all your art. you rock!
kathleenh said…
You go over achiever! You can tell you were in full creative mode. Look what a beautiful creation you came up with!
lauren bergold said…
ooohhhhhhhhh♥myyyyyyyyyyyy♥gossssssssshh! YOWZA, sis, this is sooooooooooo far beyond ♥AWESOME♥ i cannot even think of a superlative that's SUPER-enough! good golly, i LOOOOVE this--i think i'm gonna right click & save it to my "inspiration" file, ok?!

ps: i had to go back and LOOK FOR your "messy" (HA!!!) handwriting...finally have to conclude that it's the bit i thought was a funky/fun 2peas handwriting FONT!!! :)

pss: i saw those felties at a store the other day and thought of you IMMEDIATELY of course!
Rose Ann said…
Your book is incredible, Amy!! I am loving each and every page!! The title cracks me up too!! You ROCK!!
Carolina said…
Well you know I love the theme and it all came together just perfectly!!!
Savitri said…
This is just gorgeous!!! I think your handwriting is pretty. You need to do more!!! Now I got to do me a mini. I've been wanting to do one but haven't gotten motivated yet.
Angie Tieman said…
Wowza!! YOu WERE in full creative mode!! Dang, girl, my jaw is dropping here! Spectacular work!!

Okay, off to your next post...I'm still catching up here! heeee!