Design Time Thursday! Warm Winter Wishes!

Thank you for joining us for our new challenge! We enjoyed looking at your Gobble Gobble Turkey Entries! We appreciate you joining us and hope you will join us for this next challenge!

I am soooo looking forward to this challenge! 

Theme:  Use the Cricut Expression book By Cathie Rigby 

Here is how the challenge works, if you own the wonderful Cricut Expression book you must pick a project from the book and recreate it in your own way! You must include a picture from the book for your re-creation.

If you do not have the Cricut Expression book you may select one of the Design Team Member projects are re-create their project. Please include a photo and link to the Design Team Member.

Or... what are you waiting for... You can purchase the book right HERE!!

Here is my project: 

 Here is Cathie's Project that I re-created page 154 and 155:

The biggest difference between our projects is she used a real wooden sled and mine is all paper.
The step by step instructions made it super easy to follow along!

Sled Stretch your Imagination Cricut Cartridge cut at 4 3/4
Trees 3 1/2, snowman  3 3/4 and warm winter wishes 2" cut from Winter Woodland
Picket fence from Mini Monsters 
Branches from Martha Stewart border bunch
Misc flowers

I will be using my project for a wall hanging

 We hope you will join us and Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!

We have a special sponsor today!!

Close to my Heart Representative April has generously donated:

Avonlea Workshops on the Go Scrapbooking Kit worth $29.95

Kit includes:
My Reflections Avonlea Paper Packet ( 6 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (2 Avonlea Off-White, 2 Avonlea Teal, 1 Avonlea Green, 1 Slate) 6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (2 each of 3 double-sided designs))
My Acrylix Avonlea Workshop Stamp Set, Everyday Life (C-size) 
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2) 
Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons 
Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems 
Instructional Guide 
Featured Colors: Avonlea Off-White, Avonlea Teal, Avonlea Green, Slate

 Thank you April!! You can also visit April on her FaceBook Page HERE!

Challenge Starts today November 29 and runs until December 12, 2012.

Follow the rules then submit your new  project over at the

Creative Cutter Room!

Looking forward to seeing your creations! 

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!

 

To be eligible to win the prize here are the Rules to keep in mind while playing along:

Be a Follower of the CCR
Project submissions must be new, no back linking

CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to here

Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize

Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks

Please link your project posting not just your blog
One Entry per person 

Please comment after linking over at the CCR

You have until December 12, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration:
 

Carri (that's me!)

Georgiana 
Diana 

 Tracy 

Entering into:

Little red wagon: Trim the tree

Go Fish: Home Decor 

Tuesday Throwdown: Lots of layers

Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes  

Docerela Creations SNEAK Peak!! Need It Want It Love It!!

Sneak Peak Alert!

I am so excited for this upcoming stamp set release! Be sure to join us on September 14 for the new release and new challenge over at Docerela Creations!!

And today I have an awesome SNEAK peak!! You all know that I am obsessed with my Smash Book... Well here is another fun page I made!

It is all about the Love between myself and my Cricut Expression II Anniversary Edition. And Yes I am so cheesy I saved the ad that I saw the great sale and Yes even Cheesier is the photo of me hugging my machine that I will be adding later....

 Seriously... I am LOVING these hearts!

 

My paper  has little hearts... from Recollections All Girl Collection
Cricut Head was from a swap
All my pink accent pieces are from Page Accents that I have been hoarding since 2009
Smile, Need it, Want it, Love it, Smash it set soon to be released... Docerela Creations

Come on back and see the full release on September 14, 2012!

Entering into:
Stampin Sisters in Christ: Bright Colors

DL Art: 1000 Linky Party

Welcome to the Snowy Winter Hop!

I am so excited to be included in this Snowy Winter Blog hop! If you have hopped over from Cristi's blog at Scrappin 5 Little Cupcakes then you are in the right place! If not hop on over to the start at Dorca's blog 4 Crafty Angels so you don't miss anyone!

For today's hop I made a two page 12X12 lay-out.

 (click photos to enlarge)

The paper is from Cloud 9 Design and DCWV Holiday Collection.
Wild Card was used for the Christmas lights.
Create a Critter for the reindeer
The trees are foam pieces that I purchased at a craft store, some I ran through the cuttlebug, some I added bling and some stickles.
The paper trees are from a cuttlebug die-cut
Brads and buttons from stash.

I hope you enjoyed my project and have been inspired to make a page for this year or catch up from a previous year!

Thank you for visiting me! Before you go I have some blog candy to offer!

It's the I Rock Tool!!




All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and a way for me to contact you if you win!! ( You do not have to be a follower)
Sorry Due to postal issues this is open to US  Residents ONLY!

I will draw and announce the winner on December 6, 2010
One entry per person please!

Now go hop on over to the amazing Trisha at TechniquesbyTrish to see her wonderful project!!

Just in case you get lost along the way:

Dorcas with http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/

Georgina with http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Ive with http://allaboutmeandmyscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Momo with http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/

Courtney with http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

Ivette with http://tinklovescupid.blogspot.com/

Jennifer with http://www.purplescrapbooker.com/

Molly with http://armywifelearnsthecricut.blogspot.com/

Norma with http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/

Celeste with http://ccscards.blogspot.com/

Blanca with http://sweetscrappingwithhoneyb.blogspot.com/

Cheryl with http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/

Cristi with http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/

Carri with http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

Trisha with http://techniquesbytrish.blogspot.com/

Thinking of You

I LOVE this paper! As soon as I saw it I knew exactly what kind of card I wanted to make!

Butterflies are from Paper Pups and flowers are Prima. Craft string from Martha Stewart. Thinking of you Stamp from ICling

Entering into:

Always Crafting: Thinking of you

Alphabet Challenge N - Nature

Alphabet Challenge N - Nature
For this week's challenge, we have N for Nature

Here is my entry:
I used Stamping for the tree, and KI Memories Family Time paper pack and ribbon is from Joann's Craft Essentials. (And I only know all this because I just bought it all!! They had a great sale!)

I LOVE this cut!! I think it is one of my favorites! I will add a stamp once I decide where it is headed!

** Don't Forget I have blog candy!! Click on the photo to the right to be directed to the correct posting!!**

Bitten by The Bug Challenge - Owl

Bitten by The Bug Challenge - Owl



I Don't have the storybook owl, but this awesome owl is one I received from the cut swap over at Serenity Scrappers. Thanks BONKDAWN!

I cut the tree branch from the Wild Card Cartridge.

Happy Birthday Cowboy!

Over at Paper Cutz Challenge:

For challenge # 50, make a card, LO or craft project with a Cowboy/Western theme using any colors you'd like.

I was in a cut swap over at serenity scrappers and this challenge was so perfect! I received this awesome silhouette of a little cowboy and thought it was just so sweet! And then realized that I also received pattern paper that matched perfect!
Now I wish I could say who I received the cuts from but.... I was like a kid in the candy store emptying each baggie to see the goodies inside! So if you recognize your cuts from the serenity scrappers swap just leave me a comment! LOL!!

My Creative Time Throwback Challenge - Wild Card

My Creative Time Challenge:

To qualify for the giveway, you must:
****Link your project up to "Mr. Linky" below
****Challenge is based on "ORIGINALITY"
****Must use "WILD CARD" Cartridge OR any older cartridge you may own OR if you JUST started collecting your carts, just use what you have!
**** This week IS A "HOLIDAY" theme! Make a "CARD" w/your FAVORITE HOLIDAY!
****Must be an ORIGINAL project made especially for THIS challenge
****ONE entry Per Person Please.
****Deadline for project will be Sunday @ midnight CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
****Last but Not Least~ HAVE FUN!!

I used the heart card for Valentine's Day from the Wild Card Cartridge! I ended up cutting the first red heart at 4 1/4 and the white heart at 3 3/4 then I cut little ones at 1" and 3/4. I stamped the inside so you get a message. The stamp on the front says forever and the stamps on the inside of the hearts say love and together. I added some I Love You Ribbon. Stamps are from Close To My Heart.

NSD/MPS CHALLENGE # 12

And last but not least!! It is challenge # 12! Critter-licious.
Challenge: Make a scrapbook page, card, or other project using an animal or critter. Simple and fun!!

Critter Book Marks!

I used the Animal Kingdom Cricut Cartridge for this challenge. I have two young girls and they are huge readers, so I thought it would be a great time for me to make them the bookmarks from this cartridge. They came out soooo cute! I cut the frog and the turtle at 5". And the bookmarks do have a layer button so you can add colors. I kept them both the green color and added google eyes!

NSD/MPS CHALLENGE # 10

Challenge: Make a project using flowers or something Springy!!

I can't believe its challenge # 10!!

I used Walk in my Garden for the flower pot. I'm not sure where I got the paper flowers from.
I made the tag and stamped it.
Thanks for looking!!

NSD/MPS CHALLENGE # 7

Here is challenge # 7


Challenge: Make something for a "Dad" or guy in your life. It does not have to be for Father's Day but try to make it masculine.

I thought I would just make a masculine card, since they are the hardest to make!

I used Paper Pups for the Puppy and RELAX.

Here it is:

Bitten by the Bug 2 Challenge New Arrival

I loved this challenge because this is one of my favorite cartridges. The New Arrival cartridge has great baby features but so many others! The challenge is:

the delivery cut from the New Arrival cartridge.

Here is my card:

CCC # 18

I am trying to keep up with the challenges! Here is the challenge:
Challenge # 18 is to make an Easter card using any cartridge(s) and any colors you'd like.
I love Easter, it reminds me that spring is on its way and it is so crisp and clean. (I live in Arizona so it really means 100++ weather is right around the corner!!)
Here is my card, sweet and clean!
I used doodlecharms for the basket and the eggs. I put the basket through the paper crimper to make it look like a wicker basket. I ran some of the eggs through the cuttlebug and used some ink in them the other I used glue and sparkle. Thanks for looking!

New Arrival

I am just in love with the New Arrival Cricut Cartridge! It is primarily for babies, but it has so many cool features! I don't know anyone that is pregnant, or is trying, or have any relation to anyone that has a baby, but I cannot help myself, I just keep making baby cards!
They are just to cute not to!

Wild Card Gift Box

I decided to do a video on how to make the gift box using the Wild Card Cartridge. I really like how cute this box is and I filled this one with Candies so it is even better!

Watch it being made:

Time to Craft!

I went shopping on Friday and came across some great deals! I picked up the Flower Shower Spring Stack from Joann's and some great stamps and ribbons.
I stayed up super late last night and was able to make another video! I hope you enjoy!
Supplies used:
Cricut Expression
New Arrival Cartridge
Corner Rounder
Hole Punch
Eyelet
Ribbon
Stamp
Blue card stock 8 1/2 X 11 cut in half folded in half
Pattern Paper from Flower Shower Spring Stack 5 1/4 X 4

Thinking of you Greeting Card