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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Crocheted Christmas Victorian Candles

Crocheted these Christmas Victorian Candles
and I'm using them to decorate my fireplace mantle.














Closeup:


















Entering this into the following challenge:

Decorate to Celebrate Christmas Party Decor unlim entries 1st entry ends 12/13
welcome to new challenge at decorate to celebrate


Candle measures 5 1/4" tall
Candle has a toilet paper roll inside to give it sturdiness
Candle has 1 1/2" piece of yellow chenille cut & twisted for flame inserted into top center

Leisure Arts Christmas Candles pattern (do not have the pattern # since I made copies of the pages of the pattern booklet and used the copy and the pattern booklet is tucked away somewhere)
Red Heart Holiday Craft Yarn: red & green (both have silver sparkly thread)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Bible Verse Christmas Card

Created this Bible Verse Christmas Card
with inspiration from the Cricut Holidays 2011
magazine.


















Entering this into the following challenges:

1. A Muse Studio Challenge Blog ends 12/4

GET READY WINTER HOLIDAYS ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!

.....make a winter holiday card...Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, First Day of Winter, Festivus.....


2. Cardz Cricut Cardz Ch#96 "Christmas: Say It with S!" ends 12/6
make a Christmas card using image starts with 'S' - my 'S' is 'Savior'
Cricut Cardz Challenge #96


3. Cindy b Creations ends 12/13
used yellow not gold

Scraptastic Monday Challenge!

Welcome to our #4 Scraptastic Monday Challenge!
This weeks challenge is
Create a Christmas card/project
Must not use the colors Red,Green or Gold on it!!


4. Cooking with Cricut ends 11/29

Challenge #61: National Bible Week


5. Craft Your Passion Challenges #86 Tis the Season ends 12/4

Challenge 86 ~ Sponsored by Simply Betty

And our challenge this week is :

Tis the Season....
anything holiday or winter related.


6. Fantabulous Cricut ends 12/4

Challenge Me Monday #88



#88 – Holiday Cards
Create a holiday card


7. Hiding in my Craft Room ends 12/2

HIMCR #22 - Mix it Up! - Holiday


8. Little Scrap Pieces Winter - Holiday ends 12/1
Copy Cat Friday Challenge


9. The Kraft Journal ends 12/4

Make It Monday with Kraft Outlet: Christmas Cards Challenge


Winter Frolic Cricut cartridge 3" Baby Jesus & layers

Paper:
4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Base Kraft cardstock
cardstock: blue, cream (looks white in scan image but is cream), tan & yellow

embossing folders:
the Paper Studio Woodgrain
Tim Holtz Snow Flurries

Fiskars scallop edge punch
hand calligraphy of Bible verse Luke 2:11
Sakura pen - pink for cheeks
Sharpie fine point - eyes & mouth

Blog Candy Winnings

Won the following wonderful blog candy:

From Carri of
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

I won Butterfly items:















From Susan of
http://cricutandgrassho
pper.blogspot.com/

I won Winter snowman stamp set & mini gel pens:














Monday, November 28, 2011

Doily Easel Birthday Card

Created this Doily Easel Birthday Card using a
die cut I got from winning a gift certificate.


















Closeup:














Entering this into the following challenges:

Birthday Sundaes #37 max tot 6 ch incl Birth Sund ends 12/3
B'day card w/ b'day sentiment on front

Challenge #37


More Than Favors Wacky Wed #60 Birthday Theme ends 11/29
WACKY WEDNESDAY #60 - BIRTHDAY THEME!


Whimsical Designs ends 12/12
create diff style card other than A2 or Shape and incorp ribbon & die cut
Scraptastic Monday Challenge!


Paper:
4 1/4" x 8 1/2" scored: 4 1/4" & 6 3/8" made into an Easel Card maroon cardstock
Recollections Pastel pink polka dotted paper

Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die #DL102 French Pastry 4" x 4"
ek Pointed Flower edge punch
Fiskars 1 1/2" circle punch
foam adhesives
Hero Arts Small Greetings Rubber Stamp
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
mini glue dot
Spool O' Ribbon white ribbon

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Layout

I'm creating a Recipe book for my daughter. I've
done a cookie & pie recipe. This is a new Sweet
Potato Casserole recipe that was in the newspaper
that we made for Thanksgiving and liked alot. For
the topping it calls
for crushed Corn Flakes & chopped
Pecans. I did not have Corn Flakes so I used crushed
Co
rn Chex and did not have Pecans so I used Walnuts.
Was yummy.


















































Entering this into the following challenges:

1. Anything Challenge Ch#54 A Real Sweetie food related unlim entries 3rd entry ends 11/27

Challenge 54 - A Real Sweetie

Right onto the challenge 54 - A Really Sweetie
We would like to see food related projects this week, so anything from the real thing to stamps and dies/punches just as long as it connects to food..

used Cricut images for my recipe layout

2. Scrappy Moms-Stamps ends 11/28
Terrific Tuesday Challenge - From My Kitchen!

From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge 3" bowl & 4" mixer

Paper:
8 1/2" x 11" Base TPC Studio So Deilsh Everything but the Kitchen Sink
8 1/2" x 11" Base TPC Studio So Deilsh Spice Rack
8 1/2" x 11" clear vellum paper
cardstock: black, 2 shades blue & tan

hand calligraphy of recipe

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Native American Scrapbook Layout

Created this Native American scrapbook layout
to use in one of my mini 6 x 6 albums.














Entering this into the following challenge:

Die Cuttin Divas ends 11/26

Challenge #42: Native American Heritage

Thanksgiving Seasonal 2010 Cricut cartridge 4" Indian

Paper:
6" x 6" Base Indian Corn paper
Horse print paper - Steve's Pages by Sugar Tree
4 shades of brown cardstock
red cardstock

Friday, November 25, 2011

THANKS with Crocheted Flower Card

Created this THANKS card using Autumn colors
and added a crocheted
flower to the front of the
card that can be removed.


















Closeup:














Entering this into the following challenges:

1. Craft Spot by Kimberly ends 11/28

Challenge #34 - Handmade Flower Power

This weeks Challenge: Handmade Flower Power!
(must include at least one handmade flower somewhere on your project)


2. Craft Your Passion Challenges ends 11/27
photo inspiration for me was the colors & leaves

Challenge 85 ~ Sponsored by The Doodle Pantry

And our challenge this week is a photo inspiration, whether it be the colors, pumpkins, leaves, etc. Any way it inspires you.




3. Dis Digi Designs Challenge lim 3 entries 3rd entry ends 12/2

New Challenge FALL COLOURS


4. Fantabulous Cricut ends 11/27

Challenge Me Monday #87

This week’s challenge will provide you with the opportunity to create a “Thank you” card.


#87 – Thank You
Create a card or project with the words “Thank you” (or “Thanks”) on it


5. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 9th entry ends 11/25
something punched or die cut

Challenge 12


6. The Paper Variety paper proj insp by image ends 11/28
the Autumn season, the color brown & leaves inspired me

Happy Thanksgiving & a new challenge :)

-Challenge-
There are so many avenues you can take with inspirational photo!
Colors: Brown, Gray, Slate Blue, Cream, Red
Add leaves to your project
Create a project about nature
Create an Autumn project
So many possibilities!
Don't forget to mention how you were inspired! :)

7. Use it Tuesday #20 Giving Thanks ends 12/2

Challenge #20: Giving Thanks


This week, in honor of our Thanksgiving holiday, please make a project that has to do with Giving Thanks.

***REMEMBER: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used!***


8. Whimsical Designs ends 12/2
my texture - crocheted yarn flower
Whimsical Wednesday "Add Texture"

Beyond Birthdays Cricut cartridge 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" THANKS

Paper:
5" x 7" Base tan cardstock
4 3/4" x 6 3/4" core'dinations Emberglow
4 1/2" x 6 1/2" DCWV the fall matstack 2
cardstock: tan & yellow

brad - yellow gem inside crocheted yarn flower
crocheted yarn flower
yarn - TLC Essentials name of yarn is: Falling Leaves


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Table Decor Placeholder

Want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Created this Thanksgiving table decoration
that can be used as a placeholder.














Closeup:


















Side view of easel on back:


















Entering this into the following challenges:

A Muse Studio Anything But A Card ends 11/27

ABC...it's easy as 1,2,3

My challenge is simple- create Anything But a Card.


Exploring Cricut Ch#4 Turkey from any Cricut cartridge ends 11/26
Challenge 4 At Exploring Cricut!


Animal Kingdom 3 1/2" Turkey

Paper:
3" x 4 3/4" Base red core-dinations textured cardstock
core'dinations textured cardstock - orange
Kraft cardstock

chalk
enamel accents black - Turkey eyes
glitter
hand calligraphy
Sakura gel pens

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Dinner ATC

Created this Thanksgiving Dinner Artist Trading Card
(ATC) using Thankgiving Cricut cartridge & some
Martha Stewart punches. For those that do not know
an ATC measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".














Entering this into the following challenges:

1. Anything Challenge Ch#54 A Real Sweetie food related unlim entries 2nd entry ends 11/27

Challenge 54 - A Real Sweetie

Right onto the challenge 54 - A Really Sweetie
We would like to see food related projects this week, so anything from the real thing to stamps and dies/punches just as long as it connects to food..

used a Martha Stewart punch that has Thanksgiving dinner image w/ turkey & such


2. Dis Digi Designs Challenge lim 3 entries 2nd entry ends 12/2

New Challenge FALL COLOURS


3. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 8th entry ends 11/25
something punched or die cut

Challenge 12


4. Little Scrap Pieces Holiday ends 11/25
Copy Cat Friday Challenge


5. Stuck on U Sketches Die Cut Ch Thanksgiving Table ends 12/1
November 18, 2011 Die Cut Challenge Thanksgiving T...


Thanksgiving Cricut cartridge 1" Pilgrim Mn & Woman

Paper:
2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Base golden yellow cardstock
cardstock: black, brown (light & dark 1 1/2" 2 1/4") & white

hand calligraphy 'Thanksgiving dinner' white marker
Martha Stewart punches:
doily edge punch & turkey dinner punch

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Michaels Thanksgiving Day Cricut Cartidges Sale

Received the Michaels Thanksgiving Sale ad
in the mail today. The Cricut cartridges are $24.99.
The sale starts Thanksgiving Day Thurs 11/27
4pm - 10pm. Picture shows Ribbons & Rosettes,
Noah's Ark Animals & Art Nouveau. I knew they
were having a sale & the price but did not know
it was on Thanksgiving day and did not know it
would start at 4pm.

Also received the Big Lots ad and there are no
Cricut cartridges on sale. Last yr I got a few older
Cricut cartridges on sale at Big Lots.

Have the Wal Mart Thanksgiving sale ad which was
in the Sun newspaper and they have the Imagine
$187 but no Cricut cartridges. Last yr they had special
Lite cartridges.

Birthday Mouse Card

Created this Birthday Card with inspiration from the
Cricut Magazine Dec 2100 No Peeking Card.


















Closeup:














Entering this into the following challenges:

1.Birthday Sundaes Ch#36 use old stash & tell ends 11/26
used scraps/stash of cardstock: Kraft & Recollections

Challenge #36 - Sponsored by Karen's Doodles

This week we are challenging you to use your old neglected stash to clear way for new stash that is on it's way (wishful thinking)! Our challenge this week is to create a birthday card using your old neglected stash (and you must tell us in your post what those items are)! As always, don't forget the birthday wording on your card front!


2. Bitten By The Bug 2 ends 12/4


3.Crafty Creations ends 11/22
recycled item - sandwich toothpick (wrapped the gold tinsel part with grape saran wrap which looks blue in the photo)

#144- RECYCLE, RECYCLE, RECYCLE


4. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 9th entry ends 11/25
something punched or die cut

Challenge 12


Cricut Magazine Dec 2010 Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge 4 1/2" Mouse & Layers 1

Paper:
Cardstock - Kraft & Recollections Pastel

Fiskars circle punches
gems
glitter - pink & white
Hero Arts Small Greetings rubber stamp - Happy Birthday
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
recycled item - sandwich toothpick (wrapped the gold tinsel part with grape saran wrap which looks blue in the photo)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
twine - purple/white

Monday, November 21, 2011

Winter Sleigh Scene Card

Created this Winter Sleigh Scene as a
test for some of my Christmas cards this
yr. Not sure what colors I want to actually
use for real thing. Creative Cutter has an
Anything Goes theme but the catch is you
can only enter the entry anywhere else so
hopefully this is ok for that challenge.


















Entering this into the following challenge:

Creative Cutter Room Last Minute Challenge Anything Goes ends 11/30

Design Time Thursday:Last Minute Challenge!

Welcome to our first ever Anything Goes challenge here at the CCR! But there is a Catch!

Theme: Last Minute Challenge!!

Anything Goes... but you can only enter your project here at the CCR!
Cannot link your entry into any other challenge or link party!
That is what the last minute challenge is all about!

You need a project now: forgotten Birthday, last minute Thank you, Just a quick note! No time to search for other challenges, no time to add extra links!
(I bet this will be a real challenge!)


Christmas Cards Seasonal Cricut cartridge
5 1/2" card base, 1 1/4" decor in corners, 1" people & sleigh, 1 3/4" bldgs, 3" tree

Paper:
cardstock: dk blue, cream, red & white

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Tag with Metal Embossing Bloom Dots

Created this tag, 1st time at using aluminum foil cut
on Cricut & for metal embossing. Used adhesive to
attach aluminum foil to white cardstock and then
used Cricut to cut tag. Speed =1, Pressure = 4 &
Blade = 5. Going to give the tag to my daughter who
likes Owls along with the Owl plush. Bought the Owl
plush at Petco pet store and it has a squeaker in it.
Shhh do not tell my daughter and when she
squeezes it it will drive Teddy crazy.














Closeup:


















Entering this into the following challenges:

1. A Muse Studio Challenge Blog ends 11/20

Go Metallic with Metal Embossing!


2. Crafty Ribbons Challenge #6 Anything But A Card unlim entries 9th entry ends 11/23

Challenge 6....



3. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 7th entry ends 11/25
something punched or die cut

Challenge 12


4. MAG Challenge by the Page #53 Sweet Treats page 70 ends 11/23

Challenge #53

Now on to challenge #53, this week we are using Sweet Treats page 70 in handbook.

Please remember for MAG Challenge you cannot use any other Cricut cartridge, page or cut from another cartridge (even if it is in your stash), only cuts from the specified page. However, you are free to use all the embellishments and treasures from your stash!!!
On to Challenge #53:
Cartridge: Sweet Treats
Page: 70


5. Tuesday Throwdown #75 "lots of circles" max 3 entries 1st entry ends 11/28

Tuesday Throwdown #75


Paper:
white cardstock

Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge 3.10" x 5" tag on page 70

Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil attached to white cardstock using adhesive
the Ribbon Boutique Owl design

Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder

Teddy Ready for Thanksgiving

My mixed breed Hound that thinks he is
part Cougar sometimes is ready for
Thanksgiving. I made him the scrunchie
collar.














Entering this into the following challenge:

1.City Crafter Wk#83 Four Legged Friend ends 11/21

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week #83 - Four Legged Friend


2. Crafty Ribbons Challenge #6 Anything But A Card unlim entries 8th entry ends 11/23

Challenge 6....


Autumn material with leaf design for scrunchie bought at JoAnns

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Slider Thinking of You Card

Created this Slider Thinking of You Card
using Butterfly paper, fav color lavender &
Cardz TV with Mary clear stamp.

not open:











open:










Entering this into the following challenges:

1. Cardz TV with Mary Ch#1 ends 11/20

Cardz TV Challenge #1

Here's the challenge:
Our first challenge is called "Just My Style"...what you do best. Make a card using your favorite technique, card fold, colors, embellishments...whatever you consider YOUR style! It can be cute, vintage, shabby chic, etc, AND It can be for any occasion.


2. CCEE Stampers 2 die cuts or 2 punches - mine has 2 Butterfly punches ends 11/23

CCEE1146


3. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 6th entry ends 11/25

Challenge 12


Paper:

cardstock - 2 shades of purple: dark purple & lavender & white

patterned paper - Paper Pizazz Watercolor Butterflies

4 1/4" x 6 1/2" Base white cardstock
4" x 6 1/4" patterned paper
3 1/2" x 5 1/2" white cardstock
3 1/4" x 5 1/4" patterned paper
2 3/4" x 5 lavender cardstock - slider piece
Cardz TV with Mary "Encouraging Thoughts" clear stamp 'Thinking of You' sentiment
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page Butterfly
making memories hole punch
mini glue dots
punch 2 (one from lavender & one from dark purple)
Ranger Adirondack Brights Purple Twilight ink
Spool O' Ribbon lavender ribbon

Be Thankful Card

Created this Be Thankful Card with using a turkey
as the main focal point on card with Autumn colors.














Inside of card:













Entering this into the following challenges:

1. Bitten by the Bug 2 ends 11/20
Heritage... Accent 9 challenge


2. Card Makin Mamas Ch#33 Thanks lim 2 entries 2nd entry ends 11/24

Challenge #33 - THANKS


3. Catch the Bug Blog ends 11/29

Give Thanks/Thanksgiving Challenge!


4. Clear It Out Challenge ends 11/28

orange and brown


5. Cooking with Cricut ends 11/22

Challenge #60: Let's Talk Turkey


6. Crafty Purple Frog Challenges ends 11/22

Challenge 28 - Use Orange


7. Die Cuttin Divas ends 11/22

Challenge #41: What Time is It? It's Turkey Time!


8. Dis Digi Designs Challenge lim 3 entries 1st entry ends 12/2

New Challenge FALL COLOURS


9. Frosted Designs ends 11/24

Fabulous Friday Challenge - Die Cuts!


10. Hooked on Craft Challenges #12 Something Punched unlim entries 5th entry ends 11/25

Challenge 12


11. JellyPark Challenges 'Give Thanks' lim 2 entries 1st entry ends 12/1

A New Guest Designer, new winners, and a new Challenge!


12. Prairie Fairy Fridays ends 11/23

Week #66 Anything Fall!


13. Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays SSDS ends 11/25
Embossing


14. The Paper Variety "thanks" "thankful" ends 11/22

THANKS!! :)


Cricut cartridges:
Create a Critter 3 1/2" turkey & all the layers
Heritage 2 1/2" accent9

Paper:
5" x 7 1/2" Base red cardstock
core'dinations cardstock: Brownie & Scarlet
4 1/2" 5 1/2" DCWV the fall matstack 2
Tim Holtz Distressed Paper Spiced Marmalade core'dinations
4 1/2" x 5 1/2" orange cardstock

Cuttlebug D'vine Swirl embossing folder - used on the turkey
Sizzix Tim Holtz Thankful Border fence embossing folder - used on the DCWV patt paper

foam adhesives
Inkadinkado clear stamp Harvest expressions sentiment 'Be Thankful' on inside of card
gems 2 gold
Maple Leaf in turkey's hat
Memento Rich Cocoa ink
mini glue dots
wiggle eyes

Friday, November 18, 2011

Joy Window Card

Created this card making it a window card
using Gypsy to place George Basic Shapes
Cricut cartridge square and word 'Joy' from
Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge.



















Entering this into the following challenges:

1. 2 Sisters Challenge Blog Anything Goes unlim entries 8th entry ends 11/18

Challenge #65 Anything Goes


2. Bitten by the Bug 2
ends 11/27

3. Hooked on Craft Challenges Something Punched unlim entries 4th entry ends 11/25

Challenge 12


Gypsy
George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge 5 1/2" square
Winter Woodland 2 1/2" Joy & shadow of Joy (placed inside square using Gypsy)

Paper:
red cardstock
red glitter cardstock

Studio 112 adhesive gems
Tim Holtz l.e. Winter Distress Inks: Festive Berries & Iced Spruce

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Nov 17 2011 What I won from Exploring Cricut

Today, Thurs Nov. 17, 2011, I received wonderful
prize winnings from Diane of Exploring Cricut

http://exploringcricut.blogspot.com/

along with a cute Cricut bug thank you card

Thank you Diane!


















for my Thanksgiving Acorn Leaves Card
in the challenge using leaves & acorns:

Pizzelle Cookie Recipe Layout

Created this layout of one of my favorite cookies,
Pizzelle Cookies, that I make at Christmas time.

For those who may not know Pizzelle Cookies are
also known as Italian Wedding Cookies. The
Pizzelle
machine I have that I use to make the
cookies wihth
has a Snowflake pattern so that
lends them to be
perfect for Christmas. The
flavoring that I use is the traditional anise which
has a licorice taste.


















Entering this into the following challenges:

1. 2 Sisters Challenge Blog Anything Goes unlim entries 7th entry ends 11/18

Challenge #65 Anything Goes


2. Anything Challenge Ch#54 A Real Sweetie food related unlim entries 1st entry ends 11/27

Challenge 54 - A Real Sweetie

Right onto the challenge 54 - A Really Sweetie
We would like to see food related projects this week, so anything from the real thing to stamps and dies/punches just as long as it connects to food..

used a snowflake image from Winter Lace Cricut cartridge that resembles the Pizzelle Cookies

3. Craft Your Passion Ch#84 Let It Snow snow, snowflakes or snow(wo)men ends 11/20

Challenge 84 ~ Sponsored by Phooka

and our challenge this week is.....

LET IT SNOW
We would like to see snow, snowflakes or snow(wo)men somewhere on your projects this week.


4. Crafty Ribbons Challenge #6 Anything But A Card unlim entries 7th entry ends 11/23

Challenge 6....


5. Go Fish Challenge #5 Anything But a Card ends 11/30

Go Fish Challenge #5



6. Hooked on Craft Challenges Something Punched unlim entries 3rd entry ends 11/25

Challenge 12


7. The Kraft Journal ends 11/20

Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet: Sweet Treats and Baker's Twine Challenge


Winter Lace Cricut cartridge 11th snowflake 2.74" x 3"
(to cut the white glitter paper I set the speed to slowest and pressure & blade to highest)

Paper:
doodlebug design inc. lily white sugar coated cardstock
silver shiny carstock
81/2" x 11" the Paper Studio Classic Snowflakes, Blue
8 1/2" x 11" clear vellum

Baker's twine blue & white
hand calligraphy of recipe using Elegant Writer Fine Point black calligraphy marker
mini glue dots