Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Cricut Cardz Challenge #81

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Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!

This week over at Cricut Cardz Challenge the Theme is Cookouts and BBQ's.

Make a with a cookout or picnic theme using any cartridge and any colors you choose!

Let me tell ya, The Design Team Rawked this challenge :)

How fun is this?

Recipe:
Cricut Cartridge " From My Kitchen "
Paper from a Sulyn Industries Bar-B-Que Cookbooking Recipe Journal Kit

I hope to see all the wonderful cards you fans of Cricut Cardz Challenge Come up with :)

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Stamptastic Tuesday! What a great deal!



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Today- we have something a little different for you—because we are sharing a WHOLE BUNDLE! Pink by Design is known for their awesome bundles, to help you get several stamps all at once!


1. Perk Up – A caffeinated crafters dream come true!

2. Red, White & Blue- Perfect for all of those 4th of July celebrations!

3. Animated Greetings 2 – A set good enough for any bear or mouse!

4. Birthday, Birthday- Who couldn’t use Birthday Wishes galore- it’s the single most crafted type of card made!

5. Vintage Greetings – For that sweet vintage look that covers a whole bunch of occasions!  
 
I thought we would take a trip down memory lane and view all my projects made with these stamps sets!
 
 
Made with Perk Up Stamp Set, So great for all things Coffee! 
 
 
Red, White, and Blue Stamp Set- Send out your 4th of July Greetings with a Bang!

I can't believe I don't have any projects made with Animated Greetings 2 or Birthday, Birthday :(

But I have more than enough made with Vintage Greetings :)





As you can see I really love the Vintage Greeting Stamp Set, There is really a Greeting for
Everything!

Today- you can get the entire Collection 12 for $15 off
All 5 stamp sets for 69.99 – Click Here for the offer

Be sure to stop by Sarah and Paula's Blogs to see there awesome inspiration projects using these stamp sets :)



Have a Wonderful Tuesday :)








Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Wacky Wednesday at More Than Favors




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 This week I have gone TAGGY!!!! This week's theme is.... you guessed it Tags!  So I hope that you will play along with Paula at More than Favor's this week. Here are my tags for some inspiration.

 Tag 1: 5 min Cosmo Cricut Tag
Recipe:
Pink By Design " Just the Ticket " Stamp Set
Cosmo Cricket " Odds and Ends " Paper Stack
Tim Holtz Distress Ink In " Vintage Photo "
Recollections Black Pearls
We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper
Ribbon Scraps

Tag 2: Something Fishy


Recipe:
Pink By Design " Animated Greeting's " Stamp Set
Lettering Delights Basic Tags SVG's
Lettering Delights Something Fishy SVG's
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Broken China
Catseye Chalk Ink in White
Prima Flowers
Recollections Pearl Stickers
Stickles in Fruit Punch
Tim Holtz Burlap Embossing Folder
Ribbon Scraps
Momento Black Ink and Gelly Roll White Pen
 
Tag 3: Let's Do Coffee Tag
 

Recipe:
Lettering Delights" Rise and Shine " SVG Set "
Wilton Paper Doily's
Divine Twine in " Black Licorice and Cherry "
Tim Holtz Swirlz Embossing Folder
Memento Black Ink and Gelly Roll White Pen

Tag 4: Sunshine Morning

Recipe for Tag:
Cricut Cartridge " From My Kitchen "
Pink By Design " Enjoy The Journey " Stamp Set
Paper Doiley and Ribbon from Michaels
We R Memory Keepers " Fiesta " Paper Stack
 
Have a wonderful Wednesday Friends,
 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Stamptastic Tuesday!


Hello Friends,

Today Is Tuesday which means its another Stamptastic Tuesday! In case you are new to the Stamptastic Tuesday I'll explain how it works. Every Tuesday Paula at More Than Favors, Sarah from Pink Cricut, and I will be showcasing a stamp set from Pink By Design. During that week you can buy the showcased stamp set at a reduced price. We do inspiration projects featuring the stamp set of the week.



This stamp set goes along very well with a few Disney Cricut Cartridge's and lots of images. It's a must for any Disney Lover. However, It's not just for Disney. As you can see you can use it pretty much on any project :)

Here is my inspiration tag showcasing this stamp set :
 
 

Recipe:
Lettering Delights Basic Tags SVG's
Lettering Delights Something Fishy SVG's
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Broken China
Catseye Chalk Ink in White
Prima Flowers
Recollections Pearl Stickers
Stickles in Fruit Punch
Tim Holtz Burlap Embossing Folder
Ribbon Scraps
Momento Black Ink and Gelly Roll White Pen


Purchase the Animated Greeting's Stamp set from Pink By Design and get free shipping on your entire order :)

Be sure to stop by Sarah's, Paula's, and Jenny's Blogs to see there awesome inspiration projects using this stamp set :)

Have a Wonderful Tuesday :)
 

Monday, June 20, 2011

CCCC #22 Tags, Bags, Boxes and More





Welcome to Week #22 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week Paula at More Than Favors hosted the Accent Essentials Cartridge Chaos Challenge #21. Paula at More Than Favors and I will be alternating weeks. The Next CCCC on June 27th will be posted on her Blog. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Don't forget to vote for Next Week's Cartridge. The Poll is over on the right hand side. Now on to the Winner from the 21th CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway on Tuesday July 5th!

Random.org selected #1 The Winner is: Shannen from:
Shannen, you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway. This month's cartridge is yet to be announced.

Now on to this week's Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. The Cartridge was picked by our followers... The Cartridge is Tags, Bags, Boxes and More!

Here is Paula' s Adorable little box:



Recipe:
Cricut Cartridge " Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More "
Prima Flowers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in " Vintage Photo"
Crafters Scrap Paper

Here is my quick little tag:

Recipe:
Cosmo Cricket " Odds and Ends " Paper Stack
Tim Holtz Distress Ink In " Vintage Photo "
Recollections Black Pearls
We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper
Ribbon Scraps

If this is your first time playing along, here is how this will work. Paula and I will alternate weeks posting the challenge. Last week Paula posted the Challenge and this weeks its me. There will always be a poll up on the right hand side where you can vote for the cartridge that you would like us to use next week. The Challenge will run from Monday - Sunday. On Monday's along with our winner we will post the New Projects! I hope you will Join us!


Here are the rules:

1. You must be a follower.



2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it).



3. If you don't have a Blog just email Paula your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and she will link it for you.

4. Leave a Comment.



5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday June 26th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well).



6. If you do not have the challenge cartridge, you may make something with a similar cartridge.

7. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!



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Friday, June 17, 2011

Cricut Father's Day Projects


 

With Father's Day being on Sunday, I wanted to share with you some great Father's Day Projects you can make with your Cricut's!

Father's Day Card


Father’s Day Card Instructions

 

Materials:



•Cricut® Expression Personal Electronic Cutter
•Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge

•Blue cardstock

•Brown cardstock

•Printed cardstock (2 different coordinating sheets)

•Adhesive

•Dimensional tape

•Ink

•Paper cutter



Instructions:



•Using paper cutter, cut blue cardstock into a 6” x 10” rectangle then fold in half.


•Using paper cutter, cut printed cardstock into a 5 ½” x 5 ½” square


•Using paper cutter, coordinating printed cardstock into a 5 ½” x 1” rectangle


•Using Cricut® and Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge and brown cardstock, cut 3 ½” Father’s Day


•Using blue cardstock, cut 3 ½” Father’s Day layer


•Ink all edges


•Adhere layers of Happy Father’s Day


•Using dimensional tape, adhere to card.

#1 Dad Gift Box





#1 Dad Box Instructions


Materials:



•Cricut® Personal Electronic Cutter

•Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge

•Black cardstock

•Blue cardstock

•Printed cardstock

•Adhesive

•Dimensional tape

•Paper cutter

•Box 6” x 4”



Instructions:



•Using printed cardstock and paper cutter, cut four squares 5 ½” x 3 ½” and one square 5 ½” x 5 ½”


•Using coordinating printed cardstock and paper cutter, cut four squares 5” x 3” and one square 5” x 5”


•Using Cricut®, Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge and black cardstock, cut 3” Poker, Can, Money and Pool Balls. Cut 5” Background2.


•Using printed cardstock, cut 3” PokerLyr, CanLyr, PoolballLyr, MoneyLyr. Using printed cardstock, cut 5” #1Dad


•Adhere mats to top and sides


•Adhere layers of all cuts and attach to sides


•Using dimensional tape, adhere #1 Dad cut to top of box


Father's Day Cake


Instructions for Father’s Day Cake



Materials:



•Cricut Cake® Personal Electronic Cutter

•Cricut® Martha Stewart Crafts™ Seasonal Cake Art cartridge

•10″ x 5″ Cake

•Gum paste: brown, teal, aqua, light aqua

•Buttercream frosting: turquoise

•Food gel: brown

•Toothpicks

•Sugar glue



Cartridge Cuts:



•Seasonal Cake Art cartridge


•eight Fit to Length 5″ star borders


•eight Fit to Length 4.5″ star banners


•seventeen 1 ¾” circles with stars inside


•two 1 ¾” best dad phrases


•sixteen ½” stars


•2 ½” starburst


•2 ½” and 1 ¾” layered stars


•1 ½” and 2″ star wreaths


Designer Hints:


•Cut all images from gum paste, using pictures for color references. Remove excess gum paste from cutting mats and images. Save brown stars from borders. Let gum paste dry so that the cuts can be removed from the mat without being distorted.


•Layer borders, banners, and stars together as shown using sugar glue.


•Layer borders and banners to cake as shown.


•Layer best dad phrases together. Stand phrase on top of the cake as shown


•Paint toothpicks with food gel. Let dry. Attach toothpicks to backs of stars. Place on top of cake as shown.


•To decorate cupcakes, brownies, or cookies, cut similar icons at desired sizes. Layer together and place on top of the goodies as shown.

Have a wonderful Friday and a even better weekend!


Thursday, June 16, 2011

Father's Day Paper Bag Card






Hello Friends,

Today I have a quick fun project to share with you using a paper bag, paper, and your favorite Pink By Design Stamps. I grabbed some paper bags at Michael's the other day in hopes to make a mini album. I paid 2.99 for a bag of 20, but I think you can find them cheaper or at a higher quantity at Walmart or Target. All paper used on this card is from the Cosmo Cricket " Wanted " Paper Stack.

Now onto the project :


To Start off I folded the bag in half, and basically just cut the paper a quarter of an inch smaller than the dimensions of the bag. I stamped Pink By Design's " Newsprint " Background Stamp ontop of the base layer of the card. I added another belt layer to the card to give it more depth. I stamped " Dad " using Pink By Design's " Banner " Alpha's that come with the image set. Of course I had to ink all the edges with Catseye chalk ink in cocoa and black. Because this is a Man's card I didn't want to bling it up to much, so I just added some Recollections black pearls.


All the same layering techniques that were done on the outside were applied to the inside. I added some tags to the automatic envelope the paper bag gives you!


The tags were stamped with Pink By Design " Our Father's " Stamp Set. I added some beading twine to the tags and inked around the edges.


I added a small paper bag on the inside, perfect for a gift card. I don't have a gift card yet, so my Costco card will have to do :) I added more inking to the edges of the small bag and stamped the center using Pink By Design's " Labels " Stamp Set. Of course the bottom of the little bag needed something so I added the rest of my black pearls. The opening of the bag creates another fun little pocket. Perfect for maybe a hidden gift, or like what I did, a place to for my kids to write a note to there dad. The larger tag was stamped with Pink By Design " Vintage Elements " Image Set, along with Pink By Design's " Our Father's " Stamp Set. I added a small pull tag with some more beading twine.


I wanted to bring your attention to this small detail I skipped over. For this little effect I took a piece of the same cardstock I used for the card and used some Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Picket Fence. I let it dry then dabbed it with Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I heat dried that with my heating tool, then applied another coat of the same Distress Crackle Paint. And lastly I dabbed Tim Holtz Broken China Distress Ink. I like that it let the frayed burlap and the original cardstock bleed through. Gives it a more rustic MAN feel. I finished the card with some buttons.

I hope you enjoyed today's project and I would love to see you all create a paper bag card, and share it on the Pink By Design Message Board!  
Have A Wonderful Thursday,

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

CCCC #79 " Father's Day Card "



Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday! 

This week at Cricut Cardz Challenge, the challenge is to make a Father's Day Card using any cartridge and any color's you choose! 

I just got my Father's Day Solutions Cartridge about a couple weeks ago, and this cartridge is definitely perfect for any Father's Day Projects! 

Here is my Design Team Inspiration Card:
Recipe:
I used the Cricut Cartridge Father's Day Solutions Cartridge for the entire card
I welded together two base shapes at 5 inches to make the card feature on my gypsy
I then cut another base shape to go on top of the card at 5 inches
Cut another base shape at 4.5 and then my #1 Dad at 4.5 inches.
I used Kraft Cardstock from Joanns along with Graphic 45 Communique Collection
I chalked the edges of the card with Catseye Chalk Ink in Cocoa

I hope that you will play along with the Cricut Cardz Challenge this week, and I can't wait to see everyones Father's Day Cards!

Have a Great Day,

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Stamptastic Tuesday


Hello Friends, 

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Today Is Tuesday which means its another Stamptastic Tuesday! In case you are new to the Stamptastic Tuesday I'll explain how it works. Every Tuesday Paula at More Than Favors, Sarah from Pink Cricut, and I will be showcasing a stamp set from Pink By Design. During that week you can buy the showcased stamp set at a reduced price. We do inspiration projects featuring the stamp set of the week.

This week we are showcasing Pink By Design " Just For Men " Stamp Set.

This is a perfect stamp set for Father's Day, or really any day you want to celebrate,or just give the men your in life a card. Also this set is perfect for scrapbooking those menly men pictures :)

Here is my inspiration card showcasing this stamp set :

Does'nt this guy look like he is showing you his guns?

Recipe:
Cricut Cartridge Campin' Critters for Card Base and Image
Cosmo Cricket " Mr. Campy " Paper Stack
Beading Twine and Button
Google Eyes


This week only, when you purchase the Just For Men Stamp Set, along with any other stamp sets, you will get free shipping on your entire order! 

Be sure to stop by Sarah's, Paula's, and Bryan's Blogs to see there awesome inspiration projects using this stamp set :)

Have a Wonderful Tuesday :)

Monday, June 13, 2011

CCCC #21 " Accent Essentials "


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Welcome to another week of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week I hosted the CCCC, This week you can find the Challenge at More Than Favors. We will be alternating weeks. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be at Paula's Blog. I want to Thank You all for joining our challenges, and it's so much fun to see all the entries!

This week the winning cartridge is " Accent Essentials" . And here is my project featuring that cartridge.

Recipe:
Card Base Shadow Feature Only, cut at 5 inches from Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge Welded on Gypsy
Kiwi from Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge Cut at 2.5 inches Layer1 and Shadow only
Sentiment Tag from Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge at 1.5hx2.5w on real dial size on gyspy
Paper Scraps
Kraft Cardstock from Joanns
Beading Twine
Cats Eye Chalk Ink in Cocoa

Don't forget the winner has been posted on Paula's Blog, So Head on over to More than Favors and Play along with us!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Stamptastic Tuesday

Today Is Tuesday which means its another Stamptastic Tuesday! In case you are new to the Stamptastic Tuesday I'll explain how it works. Every Tuesday Paula at More Than Favors, Sarah from Pink Cricut, and I will be showcasing a stamp set from Pink By Design. During that week you can buy the showcased stamp set at a reduced price. We do inspiration projects featuring the stamp set of the week.

This week we are showcasing Pink By Design " Our Father's " Stamp Set.

This is a perfect stamp set for Father's Day which is coming up June 19th, But it is also perfect for anytime you need to make a card or scrapbook layout for any Father in your life.
Here is my inspiration card showcasing this stamp set :

  

Recipe:
Card Base is 5x6.5
Pink By Design " Our Father's " Stamp Set
Graphic 45 " On The Boardwalk Collection "
American Crafts Ribbon
Recollections Black Pearls
Button



Don't forget to see Sarah and Paula's wonderful projects featuring this stamp set. Just click on there name to be directed to there blogs.

If you haven’t checked out the Pink by Design Blog today–check it out–and be sure to say HI on the messageboard! There is some fun challenges going on!

Have a great Tuesday My Friends,

Hugs and Crafts,


Monday, June 6, 2011

CCCC #20 " Paper Doll Dress Up "



Welcome to Week #20 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week Paula at More Than Favors hosted the New Arrival Cartridge Chaos Challenge #19. Paula at More Than Favors and I will be alternating weeks. The Next CCCC on June 13th will be posted on her Blog. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Don't forget to vote for Next Week's Cartridge. The Poll is over on the right hand side. Now on to the Winner from the 19th CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway on Tuesday June 7th!

Random.org selected #8 The Winner is: Carri from http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/ aka A Busy Bee

 Carri, you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway. This months cartridge is Songbird!

Now on to this week's Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. The Cartridge was picked by our followers... The Cartridge is Paper Doll Dress Up!

Here is Paula's Amazing Card! Be sure to stop by her blog to see her video tutorial on how to make your own!

Recipe:
Pink By Design " Animated Greetings 3 " Stamp Set
Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up
Cricut Cartridge George and Basic Shapes
Cricut Cartridge Create a Critter
Momento Ink in Tuxedo Black
Recollections and Bazzil Cardstock

Here is my card:



Recipe:
Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up
Cricut Cartridge Create a Critter
American Crafts, Bo Bunny , and Recollections Cardstock
Google Eyes, Prisma Colored Pencil, Gelly Roll Pen, Momento Ink.



If this is your first time tuning in here is how this will work. Paula and I will alternate weeks posting the challenge. Last week Paula posted the Challenge and this weeks its me. There will always be a poll up on the right hand side where you can vote for the cartridge that you would like us to use next week. The Challenge will run from Monday - Sunday. On Monday's along with our winner we will post the New Projects! I hope you will Join us!





Here are the rules:

1. You must be a follower

2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)

3. If you don't have a Blog just email Paula your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you

4. Leave a Comment

5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday June 12th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. If you do not have the challenge cartridge, you may make something with a similar cartridge.

7. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!




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