LIfe is Better with You...

I used Cricut Imagine cart Word of Mouth to create this shape card.  It could be used for Valentine's Day or even an anticipation note to a date night. =)

Design Space file:  https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/36105510

I pop dotted the printed heart to the card base after welding the base together.  I then pop dotted a few of the elements to give it some more dimension.  I though about adding a gem to the filigree, but decided to keep the look more of the chalkboard look/feel to it.

Life's a Beach ~ Cricut FANatics Post

Hi Everyone.  Today is my first post on the new Cricut inspired blog Cricut FANatics.  We were challenged to create something with an "end of summer" theme this month.  For my post, I created a 3D photo frame to display a favorite summer picture in:

I used the Imagine cartridge Word of Mouth for my image cuts.  I cut them at 4.5" and selected the "layers" option.

Did you know that this cartridge has 3 different 3-D frames on it?  This is the first frame cut at "fit to page".

It's super easy to create.  Just cut, score at the provided lines and glue!  Note: If you flood fill an image with a different pattern, you will lose the provided scoring lines and will need to score at your discretion.  I used the provided pattern because it matched perfectly with my theme.  I also added a background mat cut at 4" x 5.5".

I pop dotted all the layers and of course, I added ribbon. I just LOVE ribbon!

I hope you enjoyed this post and are inspired to try one of these frames out.  They are super fun and easy and a lot less expensive then going to the store and buying one.  Hey, that's another great justification to hubby for buying cartridges...your saving money on frames, right? ;)

Provo Craft Create a Critter 2 Contest ~ Fall Wall Art

Provo Craft is running a contest using the new Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  They have given us free use of four of the "critters" to craft with. 

To enter, submit the project to Cricut Project Center™ at http://www.cricut.com/project , while logged into your own account. The submitted project must include the use of the Create a Critter 2 cartridge images. Project submitted must display the use of the Create a Critter 2 images

Here is what I came up with:

Home decor wall art.

Materials Used:

• Cricut cartridge Create a Critter 2
• Imagine cartridges Enjoy the Seasons and Word of Mouth
• White American Craft cardstock
• Stampin' Up! Espresso cardstock
• cloud 9 Design Seasonal paper pad
• Embossing folders Swiss Dot and Square Lattice
• Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain, Crushed Olive, Antique Linen & Festive Berries
• Green rhinestones
• Stampin' Up! corduroy buttons in Pumpkin Pie
• Stampin' Up! hodgepodge hardware in pewter
• White linen thread
• Fall ribbon from my stash
• Pop dots

Using the Imagine cartridge Enjoy the Seasons, flood fill the box frame from Word of Mouth with the fall/acorn pattern at 8"H.  Cut the box frame 4x.  Score at intervals.

Add hardware to hold the frame.  I used a picture/ribbon holder held by a brad.

Mat your selected papers and adhere to the inside of the frame.  I cut my outside layer at 4.75" and my inside layer at 4.5". Add faux stitching if desired.  Next, you simply fold in at all the score lines to create a 3D frame.  I used hot glue to adhere my folds together.

I cut the acorn (pg 4 accessory and accessory) at 4" H.  I then embossed the yellow portion  with the Swiss Dot folder and the brown portion with the Square Lattice folder.  I pop dotted the brown portion on and completed the look with a linen thread bow and green rhinestone.  I also added a fall ribbon bow, linen thread bow, and corduroy button to each frame to help unify the frames.

I cut the tree (pg 4 Icon, Icon, Icon Layer, Icon Layer) at 4"H.  I inked all the edges with Ranger distress ink and completed the look with a linen bow and green rhinestones to the eyes.

I cut the word fall (pg 4 Phrase) at 2" H and completed the look with a linen thread bow and green rhinestones added to the letter ends.

The squirrel (pg 4 Squirrel, Squirrel, Layer, Layer, Shadow) at 4".  I added some faux stitching, a linen bow to the hat and green rhinestones to the eyes.  All the layers were pop dotted on.

Pin-Up Girls Series ~ Cougar

I love the dramatic feel of this card.  The large sentiment cut is from Word of Mouth.  It drove how I selected the other embellishments.

The bust is cut from the Cricut cartridge French Manor.

I used black seam binding, an antique button, and added a few sewing lines for embellishments.

Cougar: She has a fear of aging.

Please join me tomorrow to view the last card in the Pin-Up Girls Series.

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Cute Card Thursday ~ Challenge 232: A Stitch in Time

Pin-Up Girls Series ~ Diva

"The term powder room dates back to the early 18th century, when it was used to refer to a closet-sized room where people went to have their wigs repowdered. The expression carried through to Victorian times, when any reference to personal bodily functions was considered indelicate. Ladies of the era were embarrassed to speak of such things and would excuse themselves from mixed company to go to “powder their noses.” In fact, many women still use refer to a public ladies’ room as a powder room".

I for one, still use this term.  I must be a "lady"!  =P

I added lots of "bling".

I picked Diva to go with this card because a Diva has to get ready somewhere, right? 

Diva: She craves the bling.

Pin-Up Girls Series ~ Babe

I am having so much fun using miscellaneous materials and embellishments to try and make each card unique in this series.  To create each card, I first drew my color and theme inspiration from each pin.  I then matched up a pin-up flash card.  Next, I gathered like materials for the card and finally, started putting things together.  I almost never use a sketch.  I just randomly place my selected materials on my card (scrapbook page, project, etc) and move them around until they look good to me.



For this card, I used the Imagine cartridge Word of Mouth for my sun cut. I selected the layers function and pop dotted each. I then sewed some of the edges and used liquid pearls in baby blue for added interest.

The bow is made from white seam binding, Stampin' Up! pool seam binding and some linen thread.  I also used a hat pin from a recent swap I participated in.  

Babe: She is still in training.

Pin-Up Girls Series ~ Glamourious

Welcome back!  For this card, I used cuts from the Cricut cartridge French Manor.  I added some black seam binding, antique buttons and some froufrou ribbon.  I also added a cut to the inside of the card to complete the theme.

Antique buttons from my stash.

Froufrou ribbon by WesbstersPages.

Glamourious: She puts the "high" in maintenance.

Gift Card Holder

Here's a gift card holder I created using Cricut Girl's Makeup Party for the box and Imagine Cartridge Word of Mouth for the images:

It's a little hard to see, but the words are all pop dotted up.

I left the bottom portion blank to write in my message.

It's sized perfectly to add in a gift card(s).

Here is my Craft Room file for easy reproduction:
https://www.box.com/s/ba1b99e9f4dc0cadda25

Enjoy!