Friday, January 21, 2011

UPDATE: Just my 16 ♥ Cards ...

Update: The Valentine's Day Cards Blog Hop is now over, so I'm editing the original post for the sake of brevity. I will leave up all 16 of my cards for you to see, but I'm taking out blog info and editing down the recipes for each card. If you need more info on how to make each, please send me an e-mail at cardmonkey@comcast.net.


Cricut cut, printed sentiment.

Cricut "Love Struck" Cartridge
Cricut "Love Struck" Cartridge, Martha Stewart eyelet lace punch

Fairy Cut fontsFairy Cut image from Universal Scrapbook

Fairy Cut tree from Universal Scrapbook, hand-punched hearts

Cricut "Simply Sweet" cartridge



Fairy Cut font, Prima flower, Creative Charms brad
October morning paper

Cricut cartridge



Cricut "Paper Pups" cartridge
Fairy Cuts image from Universal Scrapbook

Fairy Cuts image from Universal Scrapbook




Make The Cuts conversion of an online (free) image



Fairy Cuts image from Universal Scrapbook

Fairy Cuts font with Jolee's stickers embellishments


71 comments:

Hi, I am Karen Driscoll said...

HI Ekken, I see that Josie at Scrappin in the woods with a bug, gave you the blog award that I gave to her, sge said you were very helpful and generous to her! I can't wait to see your blog hop in the morning, I just became a follower, and I hope you will check out mine, and if you loke what you see , thatyou will follow me, Thanks, Karen

Becky Dunham said...

Well Ellen - you have been a busy little monkey! All are great cards but I think I like Love Stretch the best. I love that you used a "bad cut" for it and I love the colors and the simplicity. I am already a follower! Oh, I want to win the Preserves cart - been dying to have that one! Have a loverly weekend.

Unknown said...

Hi, Ellen! I love all your Valentines, but my two favorites (I can't just pick one!) are the pink and green heart and the heart tree. I've been a follower for some time now, and love poking around on your blog to see what you've come up with! You can find me at ksjennings at gmail.com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com

Kim said...

Hi Ellen, Wow you have been super busy!! Love all your cards! My favorite card is the Love tree! I also loved the Kiddie Kissers! How cool is the Fairy Cut! Love it:)
~Kim
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! Ellen I am so impressed with each one of your cards. I have to say that I LOVE the cards you made with "Fairy Cut". My favorite would have to be #6 "Love Tree". When I scrolled upon that one, I said "wow" out loud and my husband looked up wondering what I was doing :) #14 "I'm Wild About You" and #15 "You're this cat's meow" come in at a close 2nd.

Sandy Hentzel said...

Wow!!! You have been a busy little scrapper! I have to say that I like Lovebirds the best. You're the cat's meow is my runner up :)

Tami B. said...

Wonderful job. I've got 3 favs.- Love Tree, Love Trio, & Love Stretch.

Amanda said...

New follower.. I love all the cards but my fav is the 1st one.. Love monkeys.. :)

Scrapnatic said...

I'm a follower now!! I think I live the first one the best. Very cute

KAT said...

i really like the two cats 'in love'....

kat

Pat N. said...

I'm a new follower. And all your cards are great. Very hard to pick. I like Love Trio, Cat's Meow, Love Birds, Love Flower, and I think I really like the Love Tree, it's very cute and yet so simple. Great job on the hop and thanks for the opportunity to win.

Denise G said...

Wow, Look at all those cards. Love them. You are amazing. I am your newest follower.

http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/

Jolanda said...

all your cards are lovely :) but my favourite is the first one 'I'm bananas for you' its so cute!

Shawn Mosch said...

OMG! How do I pick just one for a favorite!?!?! The monkey cards are great (I will have to tell you about the monkey nickname in my family sometime) I always love the simple ones like the unconventional colors card . . . things I know I could create. The love tree is awesome. I could see putting the phrase "My love for you grows more and more every year" on the inside of that card.

Love you, and your cards!
Your Sistah,
Shawn
CricutSearch.com

Anonymous said...

All of your cards are beautiful, I exspecially love the Love Tree one, yes, it simple but the concept is adorable! All your cards gave me amazing inspiration! Thank you so much for hosting and sharing your adorable creations!
Contact Info: incase I get lucky enough to win blog candy!
email: arebori0204@gmail.com
New Blog: check me out if you get a chance, I love new friends! www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

Elle said...

It was a hard choice, but my favorite has to be the Love Tree. One of my hobbies happens to be genealogy. This simple card would be the perfect fit for any family member. It would even be easy to make into a simple family tree by adding names to the hearts. How cute!

Bonnie said...

While all of your cards are great I am partial to "Romantic Heart." I love the pink & green color combo and the lacy heart.

bjohn3237@aol.com

Marianne S. said...

Lots of very pretty cards! I have 3 that make my favorites list. Having to pick one, I would say that the "Love Birds" is my favorite. I like how you used the paper as the design, super cute. I just found your blog from a blogger that I follow in your hop line-up. Thank you for sharing.

Marianne S.
sthquilter at gmail dot com
www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

Anna said...

Great cards!!! But my fav is #3. Love all the details and the colors.
Thanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

mlc_15 said...

They are all very nice. My favorite is #6 Love tree....simple yet elegant :) Thanks for the chance to win :)

Sarah said...

Hi Ellen, Thanks for hosting a fun Blog Hop. It's been an honor to participate. I've been trying to pick a favorite card and I really can't pick just one. They are all so unique in there own way. I've never considered a cutting software but I might like this one. I look forward to seeing you post on it. Thanks again.
~Simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

sophiesmama said...

Hi Ellen! I'm a new follower...what a fun hop! You have outdone yourself, girl! All your cards are great, but I think "Love Tree" is gorgeous and my favorite! Thanks for this super fun hop!
Hugs,
Mary @ cardztv.blogspot.com
cardztv@gmail.com

Shannon Leffew Keith said...

Its so hard to pick but #3 and #16 are my favs! Thanks for hosting this hop!

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

I have two favorite, Love Trio and Your the Cat's Meow. If I win a I would like the Spring Holiday cards. I am follower

Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Unknown said...

I am a new follower and I love #5.

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Krista said...

Do I have to choose only one?
How about #1, #6, #10
New follower

Anonymous said...

Wow!! To choose just one as my favorite was hard I loved them all!! But to pick one.... I sat here about 30 minutes going back and forth... well it'd have to be number 11 . I just have a thing about dogs :)

I'm a new follower

TFS
Debi

cards_by_montana_reflections@bresnan.net

http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/

Mary Jean said...

I have to say the kiddie kissing and the love tree! although I think hubbie would prefer the stretched love so thats the card I'm making for him! Can't wait to see more about the new software! I've never tried the others but I gotta admit you have spiked my interest more than a little!

Selina said...

Ellen,

Beautiful Valentine cards! My favorite is #3 Romantic Heart! Love the laced trim look around the heart! Very clever! I'm a follower! I would love the opportunity to win Martha Stewart Elegant Cakes! Thanks

http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

I love that swirly heart tree! So, so cute!
Amanda (als1048@gmail.com)

mema said...

Wow!! Love your cards.
Numbers 3. Romantic heart..Learned a new technique..The lace was really neffty..6. Love tree was really awesome..very simple I love that!! and then 6.The Love tree very elegant and simple I think that one is one of my favs.
Thank You so much
Pam
aka mema

mema said...

oops...should have been numbers 3,6 and 10
Thanks
Pam
aka mema

Unknown said...

Hi Ellen,

I like all your cards!! It's hard to pick three...
But if I had to choose 3 cards I would pick number 7 - Love Trio because I love pink and ribbons :) , my second choice would be number 15 - You're this cat's meow, I love cats (I have 5!) and last but not least number 16 - Floral Love, I just adore the flowers, so cute!!
Thank you for sharing you work with us. You make amazing cards!

postaisdajoana at gmail dot com

Scrappin_3rdeeschik said...

The Monkey Tag Card is defiantly my favorite. Every part of it meshes well.
Number 6 is my second Fav. Simplicity is beauty.
my third choice is number 15. I am a cat lover and this is purrrrrfect.
If I won I would choose elegant cakes.
I am already a follower and have been for a while. Great hop. :D
HUGS
Meighen
scrappin_3rdeeschik@yahoo.com

dobie mom of 3 said...

Thank you so much for sharing all these beautiful cards. There are 4 cards that I really, really like. But I am going to say the *Cat's meow*. I love how you used both parts of the cut. Oh and I am now your newest follower.

Brandy
dobiemom09 at gmail dot com

Lizzie Laine said...

WOW Ellen 16 cards!!
I have a hard time designing 1 card. lol

They are all great, not sure I can
pick just one. hehe

I double checked, nope can't do it.
Here are my favorites- 1,6,8,14,16

thanks for sharing and for the chance to win:)

thanks for putting the hop together!

ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

Marti said...

I too would like to thank you for all of your great cards. My favorite is your Tree of Love and Love Birds both are just soooo cute. I'm also a new follower as well.

Marti
mlewinegal@comast.net

Cyndi S said...

All of your cards are great but my favorite is probably #14. If I were to win, I would like the Spring Holiday Card cartridge. Thanks.
cstephenson@q.com

Scrap'n Yamma! said...

Your cards are all super cute - I love them all! Thank you for sharing! gikinney1@gmail.com

Kristin said...

Hi! Your blog is AWESOME!!!! Loved looking thru your past posts! My favorite card is the Love Tree. This is SO NICE and SIMPLE!!! Thanks for the opp to win!

Unknown said...

Wow! 16 cards!!! You are an overachiever! You're setting the bar high for blog hops in the future! Love all the cards, I think I like #1 the best because it's so cute..... but i do really like the kitty one too... Thanks!
www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

Pammejo said...

Love all of your cards, just became a follower
pammejo1@yahoo.com
http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

maria zelinski said...

thanks for the great ideas. my fav was unconventional colors. valentines day is my anniversary and i am new to cardmanking and i could do this one lol. going to try and create one for my husband. thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win. a hopping i will go

Kathryn said...

Wow, can't even begin to pick a favorite. They are all so very pretty. TFS

Kathryn
wamfamily(at)surewest(dot)net
http://wamfamily.blogspot.com

Reneeleeak said...

All of the cards are great, but I like #7-Love Trio the best. It just caught my eye and I really like how you used the off-cut part.
Thanks for sharing!
reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

MurphyMama said...

I love them all... I specially like the two monkey cards and the love tree. The monkey ones because I have a three year old son and we call him monkey, Most the cards we buy/make him have something to do with monkeys. Also the Love Tree is very pretty and I love the black and pink together.

Roseredgurl@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Fantastic Job on all the cards, my favorites are Romantic Heart,Floral Love and Love Stretch.

Angela said...

Wonderful! I like all of these but I love the monkey the best!

lauermaa@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Number 2 and 16 are my favs. I am a follwer already and just love your work.
Thanks for starting this blog hop.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
debbie_craine@hotmal.com

Linda said...

You have some great cards to showcase, it sure was hard to pick just one, but....i love your #15 with the cats. Love the idea of using the off cut also on another card...would love winning the MS Elegant cakes cartridge!! I am a new follower and look forward to visiting your site often
lindamcintosh at verizon dot net

Sue said...

Where do I began? They were awesome!! But I think my all time fave was the tree. Simple but elegant.
I think if I didn't work I would be reading and scrapping all of the time. Thanks for sharing your talent.
szqies@yahoo.com

TeresaK said...

All the cards are lovely! I voted for the LOVE Trio...but the Love Tree was a very close 2nd for me! Just found your blog and loving it!
Thanks!
Teresa
happiqueen at aol dot com

Cricut Matriarch said...

WOW! Such adorable cards!
New follower.
Thanks for sharing.
Cricut Matriarch@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

What a tough decision, they all were fantastic cards but I ended up choosing Floral Love, thanks for the hop!!
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

K-E Kreations said...

I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog! Your designs are fantastic and I can't wait to spend some more time "digging" into your blog. I'm a new followers.

My favorites of your designs were the Love Tree and Love Stretch.

Robin said...

I loved all of your cards.. think I like the love tree the best. I am really liking the fairy cut.
TFS,
Robin
thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com

Simply AJ said...

Wow... fantastic job on ALL of the cards. I think the Love Tree may be #1 but then Love Trio is a close runner up!! Thanks so much for sharing. I have been a follower for a while now and just love keeping up with your creations. You are a very talented lady! AJ - queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com

Darlene said...

Great job Ellen!! My favorites are #1 Monkey and #6 Love tree. I have a little monkey in my house too!
Thanks for having Taylor and I on your blog hop!

Darlene

Anonymous said...

Nice job on all of the cards! My favorite is the Romantic Heart card...just love those lacy hearts and the lace border you put under it! I'd love to win the MS Elegant cakes cart...thanks for the chance!

Carol aka cyimbugbitten
bugbitten at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Love the tree card it really stands out.
cornerstone.cs(AT)cox(dot)net

Aimee said...

Beautiful cards! It's so hard to pick just one favorite...if I must, I choose "Love Trio" Thanks for the blog hop, and I'm now a follower:)

Melissa said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! You have been busy! I am partial to the monkey card! We call our youngest "monkey" so that would be a perfect one for him!

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

Trisha said...

Wow, you sure have not been monkeying around, have you? I love No. 14. I am a follower and thanks so much for sharing all 16 wonderful cards. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

jennyplace2 said...

OMG! Busy is not the word for it, my very favorite is the first one, I love that darling little monkey! Would love to get my greedy little paws on the Martha Stewart Cartridge. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for the great hop!
jennyplace26@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I've now officially gone through all of the blog hop posts! My favorite is the unconventional colors card. :)

Awesome blog hop! Thank you!

WomanInACrystalCase [at] Gmail [dot] com

WomanInACrystalCase.blogspot.com

jengd said...

Great hop and fabulous cards you've posted! I have to say, there are two that I like the most- the Fancy Birds is gorgeous blingy, great papers/patterns, swirly, the whole package but the Love Tree is wonderful in its starkness! I'd have to say Fancy Birds is my fav but that's only at this second- ask me again and I might change my mind! :) Thanks for the chance and putting together such a great hop!

Aimee said...

Holy cow, 16 cards!! I loved so many of them but I think the love tree is my favorite! I'm a follower :)

Rachel Miller said...

New Follower!!! I love all the cards they are just adorable!!!
My favorite though is,the "ROMANTIC HEART" I like the colors and the Lacy Effect. I may just copy you and make this one for my wonderful husband and leave it for him to find Valentines Day!!
Thank you so much for sharing all of these wonderful cards with us!

Rachel Miller
rachelspapercrafts(at)ymail(dot)com
http://www.rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com

Jennifer said...

Oh, Ellen! You spoil us!!! :) I cannot believe you made so many amazing cards!!!!!!! I really do love them all, but the 7th one: Love Trio is my absolute favorite!

And I am so intrigued! I can't wait to hear what you think about Fairy Cut!!! I bought SCAL on sale (before I even got my Expression) last year at this time, but I was in the process of moving and now am trying to get my craft room up & running. Once I do, I plan to get a new desk top. So I have never tried Sure Cuts a Lot. In the meantime, Make the Cut came out and everyone raves about it! So I am so tempted to buy that before I even learn how to use SCAL (if MTC is so much better and easier like most say)-wasteful, I know, but if what they say is true, I'll probably get more use out of it. Now there's another contender: Fairy Cut. I will be sure to check out your review!

Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Jennifer said...

Even if I had the luck of the Irish, I don't think I'd be lucky enough to win again, but I forgot to tell you that I would prefer to win Martha Stewart's Elegant Cakes!!!!!!!!! I love, love, love all of the borders (similar to those made with her paper edgers) that are included!

Thanks, Ellen! :)

Ellen Jarvis said...

THANK YOU to all the wonderful fellow card and papercrafters who left comments and sent inspiring e-mails about the hop, and my stop. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you!!

You're more than welcome to continue to leave comments here, as I'll leave up this post forever and a day. However, I closed the comments at #68 Rachel Miller's -- midnight Eastern time on Sunday, 1/23 -- to be eligible for blog candy. (Sorry, Jennifer!) The lucky gals' names have been posted on today's blog, and each has been contacted via e-mail and a blog post to her blog. If you're a winner, please contact me within a week (by 1/30, midnight) so I can get out your prize; if you snooze, you lose and another name will be picked at random.

THANK YOU AGAIN for participating! I will be hosting another hop next month, so please be in touch if you'd like to be a stop along the way.