Butterfly Bracelet

I have been in the jewlery making mood lately. Was in the hospital a few days last week and still not feeling up to par and this is soo relaxing. This was made for a very special person who happens to like turquoise and butterflies :)

TODAY (a few days late)

This is a TBI (Tramautic Brain Injury) wall hanging I made for myself. Please read the note below.
TODAY (greatly edited for spelling by Eric Kachur)
Today is a special day for me. It marks the 20th anniversary of American's with Disabilities Act. I think most of you now that I suffer from PTSD (post tramatic stress disorder)and a brain injury from a MVA over 3 yrs ago. My PTSD symptoms can sometimes be noticed, but go much deeper than people see or can possibly understand, my brain injury is a hole other ball park. This has actually led to many blessing in my life and I thank God I am here. It has allowed me share my creations with you for which I am very thankful for. Have you ever stopped to think how I can still create when I can't even name my colors? I have, and I can tell you that it is only by the grace of God. He knew I would go crazy if I was not allowed to create. I was a church pianist and accompanied the top choir at UNA which is something that not a whole lot of people can do. I may not be able to play the piano any more, or teach, or even name my colors, but I pray that I can inspire others going through difficult times. Yes it was very difficult at first and may not necessarily be a walk in the park right now. But, I had a 10% chance of living and God left me her for a reason. I pray that if you have not accepted Christ as your personal Lord and Savior that you would do so. You never know when you might be in that car. The farthest thing from my mind that day was being in a car accident. I am blessed where I am because I get to encourage other TBI survivors and I have more time to share the news of my Lord with others. If you would like to talk to me about accepting Christ as your personal Lord and Savior please contact me. Thank you for all of the encouragement you have given me!!

My First Bracelet

Branched out a little today. Had a girl day and took a beading class with mom and Hope. This bracelet was made for my partner in a cricut swap who is a thyroid cancer survivor. I must say that you might be seeing a little jewlry around here from time to time. Enjoy.

Fantabulous Cricut #17

This weeks challenge over on Fantabulous Cricut was to create a creepy crawly creature using the color orange somewhere. I created spider twinchies using the Stretch Your Imagination cart. Of course I had to make them purple.http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge%20Me%20Monday

Baby, Baby, Baby Beaver

The following are items selected by Sheldon and Michelle Beaver who are having triplets. Sheldon is a cousin of mine and I am so excited for them. I take paypal, cashiers checks, or money orders. If you have any questions please contact me at kbkachur@yahoo.com. I live in the Shoals area and will be attending her July 24th shower myself, so I would be glad to bring them with me to that shower.
The wall hangings are $38.00 and the picture frames are $28.00. Thank you and have a blessed day!!

What a Star

This was made for s special grandmother whose birthday happens to fall on July 4. I used Storybook for the top font and then George to cut out the star shapes including her grandkids. I hope she likes it. I think it turned out super cute.

Life's A Beach

Just wanted to share with you a "summery" project. This weeks challenge on Fantabulous Cricut was to make something "beachy." I must share that my heart is breaking over the devastation occuring on the beaches of my state and the rest of the Gulf. Please pray for this situation.
Anyway... I have a friend who owns a private school called Lighthouse Learning Center. This was made to hang on the door to her office. I used Storybook, which has to be one of my favorite fonts and Life's A Beach, which has to be one of my favorite shape carts. Have a great weekend and keep cool!!

Father's Day Mini Winner

I used random.org to determine the winner of the mini.

And the winner is....Ashley!!

Ashley said

"yes i have a hero is my husband i had breast cancer and he was right there for me all the way thru this i love him dearly hope to win thank you"

Ashley I have no contact info for you so please contact me at kbkachur @ yahoo.com (take out spaces) You have one week to contact me. Thanks!!

Congratulations Ashley I hope you enjoy.

Mini Album Giveaway-2 days left

Just want to remind everyone that I am giving away my Father's Day Mini. Please go to my blog to see all the details. Have a Happy Father's Day!!

My Hero My DAD****MINI ALBUM GIVEAWAY

Well, I am about to post pics of my first mini album for the Cricut Mini Album Design Team, and when I typed in the title, it brought tears to my eyes. Today I spent most of the day with my dad. He took me to the Brain Injury Clinic in Birmingham, Al. We then went to Olive Garden and he patiently waited on me while I shopped in JoAnn's. He has taken many days off of work to care for me in the last three years, so yes dad, you are my hero and I Love you very much!!

GIVEAWAY REQUIREMENTS
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2. Leave a comment under this post about one of your heros. Or you can tell me about a particular project that you like. PLease leave an email so I can contact you if you are not using BLogger.
3. YOU MAY ONLY ENTER ONE TIME.
Comments will close at midnight on June 21.

Winner will be chosen by a random generator.

For the mini I used PDDU cart and George for the base. Cricut markers were also used. Enjoy!

Please make sure to check out the other awesome mini albums at:
http://www.cricutminialbums.com/

Imagine That

I just love to alter things. I think I have a fascination with Modge Podge. Speaking of Modge Podge, I am using the gloss kind, and speaking from a person who has had 11 (yes 11)sinus surgeries I must say it smells MUCH better that the regular. So back to altering. This is one of those $3.oo photo albums form the Dollar Store. I made this for a friend with the title Imagine That in the title. I used Songbird Cricut cartridge. Love, Love that cart. It also has an AWESOME font on it.

DAD

This is what I made my dad for Father's day this year. Did you that you have the ability to remove lines you do not want to be cut. Right click on the line you want to hide and then drag mouse down to hide contout. Now, I have a brain injury and incorrectly idetified colors today (along with a LOT of other stuff) swo don't hold me to that.
Anyway, this is the feature I used to get ride of the middle of the letters since there is no blackout option on fonts. Enjoy!

Nativity Box

Ok, sorry for my absence. I have been in the hospital with some sinus and asthma issues and hope to be getting them worked out. In the mean time here is a nativity box I created using a stamp from Hobby Lobby.

Your A Star!!

IN honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to post this Star Box that I made. The top of the box was created using embossing a star stamp. I like the way the embossing powder added shimmer to this shining box.

TBI Wall Hanging

Still not feeling up to par, but wanted to do something for myself yesterday. So I created this wall hanging with the TBI awareness ribbon.

Hello Kitty!!!

Today's project involves a visit to the Dollar Store. Yes, that is right. I bought a photo album for $3.00 and then altered it for a little girl who is a Hello Kitty fan.

Another Grauduation

I loved the colors in this ivitation and the way it turned out. Hmmmm I imagaine some Alabama inivtations would turn out rasther nice as well wouldn't they.

It Must Be That TIme of Year.....

when wedding bells are ringing. This is a gift for a for a friend of mine's daughter who is soon to get married (in Hawaii, so I added the Hibiscus). Hope she enjoys it.

Sisterhood

This album was made for a very dear friend. She calls me on a regular basis just to check on me and ask me what kind of pain day I am having. She understands the need for talk therapy as apposed to just bottling it up inside. Anyway, neither of us have a sister, so I created this album for us to put pics in for when we do get together. Whenever that may be.

Simply Chic mini album

This mini was made for a friend in a swap on the cricut message board.

20th Anniversary Mini album

THis album was made for my father in law and his wife who just celebrated 20 years of marriage. I wanted them to be able to put a picture on each page and then journal on the inside. I hope they enjoy it.

graduation

Graduation gift wtih a spot left for a 4 x 6 PHOTO.

Wedding Gift

This is a wedding gift I made for a church member. I hope they enjoy it.

Teacher Wall Hanging (apple)

This is a wall hanging I am making for teacher gifts. I love the primary colors and the ribbon border. The tag on the apple has the child's name on it.

Teacher Boxes

These are 2 teacher boxes I made for a friend as end of the year gitfs. Note that the tag on the apple has the child's name on it.

Football Wreath

This is another project I created for a friend over on the cricut MB. By the way, her son loved it.

Stair Step Card

This is a stair step card a made for a swap. I am a precious moments collector, and I thought this stamp would make a cute (sorry Shonda, ca-ute) Thanksgiving card.

Birthday Book continued

At first I had a hard time deciding what to do for project. Not only was it for Kathy(paperphenomenom), but it was for a male. And then it hit me. I decided to use part of the ever so popular Beatles Birthday song.

Birthday Wordbook

Good morning everyone. Pain is trying to win today, so what better to do than work on my blog right? THis is a wordbook I made for Kathy Orta's swap over on the cricut MB. This book is for my partner Kathy's husband.

blog candy

Hi everyone. Just wanted to check in and let you know that one of my friends is giving away blog candy this Friday. Go check it out at:http://youngsscrapping.blogspot.com/. It even has a cricut A to Z cartridge. I am looking forward to putting together my blog and posting some projects. Right now I am just relaxing with my kitty sitting with me in the recliner and hubby playing the guitar. Oops, I lost the kitty. My hubby started singing "Amazing Grace." That is our cats favorite song, so now he is on my DH's recliner. Have a great night everyone.

Under Construction

Welcome everyone. This is a plcace for me to share what I do best. I love to papper craft! My husband would beg to differ with me by saying that I love shoping for craft related items. Anyway, this is a place for me to share my art, inspire a few hopefully, and spend time with friends.