Snowman family

Merry Christmas!  Wishing you and yours the best Christmas ever!

Recipe:
This snowman cut is from the digital Classroom Dec & Jan under the project feature.

The Paper Studio - 4 Seasons stack - blue print paper
DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - blue scrap

Embossing folder - CB snowflake

White ink to make the embossing pop,  Black Glitter ribbon is Celebrate It (M's), pop dots.

Merry Christmas! 

Cindy---

Musical kids - take 2

Hello!  I couldn't help myself.  I had to make another with this super cute cut :-)

Recipe:
Children3 is a digital cut from the TC Holiday Silhouettes set.

DCWV -The Shimmer Stack - blue paper
DCWV - Winter Wonder stack - blue houndstooth paper

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - Merry Christmas border

White ink to make the embossing pop and to distress/soften the papers, pop dots, black glitter ribbon is from Celebrate It (M's).

Thanks for stopping by on Christmas Eve.  Have a fabulous day!

Cindy---

Musical kids

Hello!  I love this cute cut.

Recipe:
Children3 is from the digital TC Holiday Silhouettes set.

DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - green paper
The Paper Studio - Old World Winter matstack- sheet music paper

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - Merry Christmas border

Red ink to make the embossing pop (this is hard to see in the photo), Sew Easy floss in Cinnamon, Glossy Accents to adhere and anchor the bow, pop dots, American Crafts lace trim.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Boy Pulling Sled - Take 2

Hello!  I love how this one came out :-)

Recipe:
Children2 is from the digital TC Holiday Silhouettes set.

DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - blue paper
DCWV - Winter Wonder stack - houndstooth print paper

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - Merry Christmas border

White ink to make the embossing pop and to distress/soften the papers, EK Success snowflake border punch, pop dots, Martha Stewart Obsidian glitter glue.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

Boy Pulling Sled

Hello!  Another card using the amazing TC Holiday Silhouettes digital cuts.

Recipe:
Children2 is from the TC Holiday Silhouettes digital set.

DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - green paper
The Paper Studio - Old World Winter matstack - green print background paper, sheet music paper

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - holly

Inked and distressed edges, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

Kids Sledding - Take 2

Hello!  I used the same TC Silhouette cut for this card as the prior post.  There are a few differences and a mistake.  Can you spot it?  Hee..hee!

Recipe:
Children1 cut from the digital Teresa Collins Holiday Silhouettes set.

DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - green paper
The Paper Studio - Old World Winter - polka dot paper, sheet music paper (it's actually on there upside down...doh!) LOL!

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - holly

Tinsel trim from Oriental Trading Co, Glossy Accents to adhere the trim, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

Kids sledding

Hello!  Love these TC Silhouettes!!

Recipe:
Children1 cut is from the digital Teresa Collins Holiday Silhouettes.  I used the flip feature to make them go to the left.

DCWV - The Shimmer Stack - green paper
The Paper Studio - Old World Winter matstack - background snowflake paper, sheet music paper

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - Holly

Tinsel trim is Oriental Trading Co, Glossy Accents to adhere the trim, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

'Tis the Season -Take 2

Hello!  As promised-- the same 'Tis the Season cut used in a different way.  Hope you like it.  If you missed yesterdays post, scroll down to check it out as well :-)

Recipe:
'Tis the Season is a digital cut from the Teresa Collins Christmas Sentiments set.

DCWV -Shimmer stack - green paper
The Paper Studio- Old World Winter- background snowflake paper

Brown ink for the edges of the background papers, Tim Holtz distress tool used on background edges as well as the shadow of the 'Tis the Season cut, red bling, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

'Tis the Season

Hello!  I used Core'dinations cardstock on this one and sanded the embossing.

Recipe:
'Tis the Season is a digital cut from the Teresa Collins Christmas Sentiments set.

Core'dinations -red cardstock
DCWV - The Combo Stack - birdie paper

Embossing folder - CB Swiss Dot, The Paper Studio - holly

Corner rounder, pop dots, brown grosgrain ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Stop by tomorrow for this same cut used in a very different way.

Cindy---

Reindeer

Hello!  Another holiday card!  I love how this one came out :-)

Recipe:
Reindeer is from a digital cut from the Teresa Collins Holiday Silhouettes.

Me & My Big Ideas-Christmas Carol stack- background paper
The Paper Studio - Four Seasons stack - printed red paper

Twine is Sew Easy in referee, pop dots, 'joy' stamp is from Impression Obsession -Holiday borders set.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

Merry & Bright

Hello!  I finally got all my Christmas cards completed and in the mail on Friday.  What a good feeling-YAY.  So, come back each day until Christmas and I'll share a new one each day :-)  Enjoy!

Recipe:
This card is from a free digital cut (several weeks ago) in CCR.

DCWV Shimmer Stack- green paper

Red bling, Crystal Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

HOLLY JOLLY Blog Hop!

Hello!  Thanks for joining us on this Christmas hop today.  You should have arrived here from Scrapalette's awesome blog http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/.  If you're just joining the hop you will want to start at http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/. 

I got to play with my new A Quilted Christmas cart.  This cart has so much on it--too fun!  Sorry, the pic isn't the greatest :-(

Recipe:
DCWV - The Merry Christmas Stack - red patterned paper

A Quilted Christmas Cricut cart - sleigh @ 3 1/4"

Embossing folder- The Paper Studio- holly

Snowflake brads, Crystal Stickles,  red seed beads by Bead Treasure, Jingle bells, Sew Easy floss in candy stripe, Glossy Accents to adhere the Diamond Dust on the runner of the sleigh, pop dots.

Thanks for hopping along with us today.  Your next stop is Michele's amazing blog http://www.michelegreen.com/  Have a great weekend!

Cindy---

Happy Halloween!! Glittered bottles w/labels

Hello and Happy Halloween!!  For this project I got messy with the modge podge and glitter but I think it was soooo worth it.  I love how it came out!

I took empty wine bottles and applied modge podge and then black glitter to the top section.

I added Glossy Accents to the body of this spider and then applied the trim in a spiral shape and got one NASTY, FURRY spider....Eeeeee!!

Spider web border with BOO and a button/twine :-)

 

Recipe:

Teresa Collins - Haunted Hallows stack -all patterned papers

 

 TC Chic and Scary Cricut cart- Poison @3", spider @3", border web @ 4 1/2" (using fit to length)

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Flourish1 @ 5" using oblong feature

Happy Hauntings Cricut cart - 'BOO' phrase @1"

 

Brown ink on poison label, Glossy Accents on spider and word 'Poison' and to adhere the button, The Paper Studio trim on spider, red bling, button is Oriental Trading co, Twine is Jillibean Soup in beanstalks.  Modge podge to adhere black glitter.  MS Drippy Goo punch.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a safe and scary-good-fun Halloween!!

 

Cindy---

Blog Candy Winner

Hello!  I just wanted to thank all of you for your wonderful comments on the Falling for Halloween Blog Hop post :-)  And the winner using random.org is...
#41  Lady Fair.  I didn't see an e-mail or blog address on your post.  I'll give you a few days to respond to this post.  Hoping to hear from you soon...

Cindy---

FALLING FOR HALLOWEEN Blog Hop

Hello!  Welcome to the Falling for Halloween Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us to enjoy all the wonderful crafty inspiration for the fall and Halloween season.  You should have arrived here from Paulette's amazing blog http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/.   If you are just joining the hop and would like to start at the beginning please go to Maria's awesome blog http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/.

For my project I've made a fall home decor piece.  I just set the paper on the frame so I wouldn't get the glare from the glass in my photo...LOL!

Recipe:
DCWV - Shimmer Stack

Sophie Cricut cart - Doily Leaf 1 - cut using the fit-to-pg feature ( I cut this 3 times using orange, gold and red papers)
Pop- Up Neighborhood Cricut cart - scarecrow @ 3 1/2", cornrow @ 1 1/2"
Lyrical Letters - 'A' @ 1 1/2", 'utumn' @ 1 1/4" using the Loop Dee Loo feature

Pop dots.  I cut the Doily Leaf background 3 times using orange, gold and red papers.  I then just randomly trimmed leaves from the red and gold papers and glued them over the existing orange leaves or used pop dots to add dimension. 

Okay, who wants candy???  I have a Tim Holtz stamp set to give away.   Leave me a comment on this post to be entered to win this:

 
Thanks for hopping along with us this weekend :-)  Your next stop is Beth's fabulous blog http://seaswancreations.blogspot.com/. 

Cindy---

Cricut Fanatics Challenge #1

Hello!  This challenge is all about creating something for Back-to-School using ribbons and buttons.  I've altered a 3-ring binder to keep myself on track with my two kids school schedules, RE classes, and my daughter's soccer games.

Front cover.

 

First divider in a page protecter.

More divider pages.

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - School Days - patterned papers

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart- all lettering @ 1", apple @ 8 1/2" using Roly Poly feature
Wedding/Seasonal Cricut cart - cross @ 4"
Wildlife Cricut Lite cart - bobcat @3"
Forever Young Cricut cart - sunglasses @ 1"
Boys Will Be Boys Cricut cart - dump truck @ 2"

MS abc123 punch, Celebrate It-Basic Narrows grosgrain ribbons, buttons from my stash, Sew Easy twine.

I attached the buttons and ribbon with black/white twine and just sewed them on :-)

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

Back-to-School Mini Album :-)

Hello!!  My little girl is in 1st grade this year.  Today is back-to-school for her.  I thought I would share this mini album of her Kinder year that I worked on throughout the summer.  I like how it came out :-)  Lots of pics to share!!

 The apple was cut in half after I covered both sides with paper :-)

 

I wanted to include her current handwriting :-)

The banner says 'Kinder'.  It's a bit hard to read in the pic.  I overlapped the pieces a bit to make it fit.

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - School Days stack - all patterned papers

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - apple @ 7" (roly poly feature used)
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - bird2 @5", swirl1 @5, circles @5, diamonds @5 (using book feature)
My Community Cricut cart - bank @9" (i thought it looked like an old schoolhouse)

I used cereal boxes for the pages.  Use a deep cut blade @6, max pressure, low speed and multi @3.  When cutting your paper to cover these pages remember to cut the back sides using the flip feature so it will fit right :-)

Plantin Schoolbook - "Audrey + @ 1", 'K' @ 1 1/2"(roly poly), '1' @1 1/2" 'st' @ 3/4"  'day' @1".  Used negative space for 'favorites' @ 3/4", 'last day' @ 3/4", 'books' @ 1", tattoo @ 3/4", 'Ms Ulmer @ 3/4".  Allen Elem @ 3/4", I'm a Clown @ 3/4", handwriting @ 3/4", # @1/2 '19' @ 1".  Star @ 3 1/2 & 3 3/4".

MS All Occasions Cake - 'Kinder' @ 1" using banneret

Embossing folder - The Paper Studio - Notebook Paper

Pop dots, Zig black pen for journaling, bull nose clips are Oriental Trading Co, Rub-ons from DCWV Grade School.  Sew Easy Floss in limeade, blueberry, lemonade, and candy stripe.

Thanks for stopping by today:-) 

Cindy---

Cricut Circle Stick Pin Swap!

Hello!  I wanted to share today the stick pins that I made for this swap.  This was my first attempt at making stick pins.  It was really fun and easy!  I went with a Christmas type theme.  I love the lampwork beads!  And some of them remind me of Christmas cut rock candies we used to get as kids :-) 

Recipe:
3" pins
beads:  lampworks, bicones, round white, daisy spacers from Oriental Trading Co
other smaller beads are from Joanns

I applied Glossy Accents to secure the bottom couple of beads.  I then stuck them in a styrofoam ball to dry.  A word of caution if you try this, some of mine stuck to the styrofoam so you might want to use something else??  not sure what though :-)

Holder:
Me & My Big Ideas "Christmas Carol" stack
Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cart - tagpocket2 @ 6 1/2"

I punched the holes to stick the pins in before assembly.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  And a big Thank You to all the Circlets that were in this swap and also for all the work that our hostess Sherry (aka JJewel) put into this :-)

Cindy---

Sew Easy card!

Hello!  I was playing with my Sew Easy and it was a blast!  I used to do all kinds of counted cross stitch pictures when I was younger.  This one is for my mom.  She loves to quilt and sew so I know she'll appreciate it! 

Recipe:
A2 cardbase in white

No Cricut on this one.  Sew Easy Fancy floss in lollipop and blue lagoon.  The Sew Easy attachments I used are scallop and hearts.  Pop dots, Impression Obsession sentiment stamp from the Mini Messages set. 

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Cindy---

Happy Birthday, DAD!!

Hello!  This one is for my dad!  He loves to fish and hunt.  So, when I had the chance to snag a few Cricut Lite carts at Walmart on clearance I was glad to see the Wildlife cart there!!  This is my first card playing with this cart!!

Recipe:
A2 cardbase in Kraft

Wildlife Cricut Lite cart - elk1@4"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - bunny @ 5 1/4" (oblong feature)

CB folder - bird call (debossed)

Tim Holtz distressing tool, brown ink for cardbase edges, brads from Oriental Trading Co, white ink to make the debossing pop, pop dots. 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit :-) 

Cindy---

Happy Birthday!

Hello!  It's my Father-in-law's birthday and he's turning 75!  I wanted to do something fun and different!  So, I used a z-fold card base for my card.  I've never done a card like this before and I think it turned out pretty cool :-)  His surprise party is next weekend and there will be an ice cream bar to build your own.  He loves ice cream so that's what I went with, too!   I hope he likes it!

Recipe:

For the base of the card I started with a 11x 4 1/4" piece of white cardstock.  With the long side horizontal score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2".  Accordin fold to make a z-fold card.  Yup, it's just that easy!  And the best part--once folded this will fit your standard A2 size envelope :-)

DCWV -Cafe Mediterranean Stack - all patterned papers

Robotz  Cricut cart-  '75' @2 1/2" (font feature)
Nifty Fifties Cricut cart - Ice cream @ 4", '&' and the arrow @ 1"

White pen for doodles, Glossy Accents on the ice cream, brown Zig pen for doodles on the cone, pop dots, sentiment is from the Fiskars stamp set Make a Wish Quotes...

Thanks for stopping by for a visit today :-) 

Cindy---

CC Wkly Challenge #62: Card Sketch

Hello!  Sorry I've been such a stranger lately!  We took a little lake vacation and I'm just now getting back to crafting.  Yay!  I created this card for my MIL's birthday.  I hope she likes it.  This is the sketch:

Recipe:
A2 card in ivory
Recollections patterned papers - Violet Words, Violet Scroll

TC Sophisticated Cricut cart - boys @ 1", 3/4" - border feature (sentiment)- I trimmed this off.  flower1 @ 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2"

Ribbon by Ribbon Boutique, Impression Obsession stamp from the Birthday Cakes set, pop dots, brown ink for edges, purple pearl bling, Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz in Frost on the flowers and bottom half of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Good luck to all in this challenge!

Cindy---

Happy 4th!

Hello and Happy 4th of July!!  I made this card to celebrate this day! 

Recipe:
My Mind's Eye- Partytime stack- all patterned papers

The banner I just cut by hand-it's 2 inches wide.  The rectangle roughly 2 1/2 x 3 1/2".

Studio G stamps.  Sew Easy floss in candy stripe, Stickles in Xmas red and Crystal, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fabulous 4th :-)

Cindy---

Well Wishes

Hello!  My Sister-in-law had to have knee replacement surgery two weeks ago.  So, to cheer her up a bit I made her this card. 

Recipe:
A2 card in Kraft

MME -Laundry Line stack - patterned background paper

Heritage Cricut cart - divan @ 3"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - burst @ 5 1/4 (oblong feature)

Oriental Trading co -button, brown/white twine, pop dots, brown ink for edges/shading, Stampabilities - sentiment stamp, American Crafts lace in brown sugar, Stickles in Fruit Punch applied to the button, Glossy Accents to adhere the button.

Thanks for stopping by today :-) 

Cindy---

Love You a Latte

Hello!  I created a thank you note for my parents who recently visited us for  my daughter's 6th birthday.  I was playing with a Lite cart I got on clearance :-)

Recipe:
A2 card in brown

Love You a Latte cart - love latte @3", cafecup2 @ 4", donut2 @1 1/2"

embossing folder- hearts by The Paper Studio

Corner rounder, pop dots, MME Lime Twist Life of the Party "Charmed" twine, Glossy Accents to anchor bow and to make the frosting on the donut shiny. 

Thanks for stopping by today :-) 

Cindy---

CC Wkly Challenge #60: Summer Lovin'

Hello!  Last week I was able to pick up a few of the Lite carts at Wal-mart for half price.  Yay!  So, I used Crocs Rule for this summer card. 

Recipe:
A2 card in Kraft

Create a Critter Cricut cart - sun @ 1 1/2"
Crocs Rule Cricut cart - relax @ 3"

CB folder - Mesh Texture

IO sentiment stamp, pop dots, pearl bling, brown Zig pen for doodles.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  Good luck to all in this challenge!

Cindy---

Happy Father's Day!

Hello!  I have one more father's day card to share!  This one was sent to my dad.  This is my first project using Campin' Critter Cricut cart.  What a cute cart!

Recipe:
A2 card in Kraft
used up some scraps :-)

Campin' Critters Cricut cart - deer @4"
Nate's ABC Cricut cart - reeds @ 2 3/4"

Brown ink for the edges, Tim Holtz distressing tool, brown/white twine, white Marvy gel pen for the yes, pop dots, Glossy Accents to secure the bow.  Sentiment stamp is by Judith.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a fabulous Father's Day!

Cindy---

Father's Day card

Hello!  I have a Father's day card to share today.  I recently picked up the seasonal Father's Day Cricut cart on clearance at JoAnn's.  Yay!  Just in time!  This one was sent to my Father-in-law. 

Recipe:
Cardbase in Kraft.  Finished card is 3 1/2 x 8"
DCWV Stack 5 - patterned paper

Father's Day Cricut cart - motorcycle @ 3"
CB folder- from the Retro Kitchen set

IO stamp from the Mini Messages set, brads from Oriental Trading Co, pop dots, Sew Easy floss in cream soda.  I cut the grey by hand and applied it to the back of the cut.  I also cut the blue seat by hand. 

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  I hope all the men in your life have a fabulous Father's Day.

Cindy---

CC Magazine Challenge: Dress Up a Cricut Collectible

Aloha!  This was such a fun project to work on.  I used the pink Cricut figure and turned her into a Hawaiian surfer girl.  I used sand that I brought back from one of our trips to Mexico :-)

Close up of my surfer girl...

Recipe:

Life is a Beach Cricut cart- palm trees @ 5", surf board @3"
TC Sophisticated Cricut cart - flowers for the lei @ 1" (I used two of the bigger ones for her glasses)
Cricut Everyday Cricut cart - sunglasses @ 1"
All Occasions Cake Art Cricut cart - grass border @ 1"  (for her skirt)

MME Lime Twist Life of the party "Be You" twine for her bow and the lei, sand from Mexico. 

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  Good luck to all in this challenge!

Cindy---

IO: By the Sea Challenge

Hello!   I just picked up some new IO stamps and they fit perfectly with this challenge :-)  I created this card for my kiddos to give to daddy this Father's day!  If you'd like to play along and win $25 to shop with online visit the IO blog here!

Recipe:
5" square card on Kraft

IO stamp set Darla & Daylen H11037

Cuttlebug folder - Seeing spots

Watercolor pencils, chalk eraser for blending, zig pen for outlines (I was going for a polaroid effect :-), Sew Easy floss in candy stripe and blueberry, pop dots.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  Good luck to all in this challenge!

Cindy---

Teacher Gifties

Hello!  My son had his last day of preschool for this year two weeks ago.  I'm just a little behind in blogging this one :-)  I made his teachers little note pads with their initals.

Back inside cover-embossed with Swiss dot.

Back cover.

Recipe:
DCWV - Stack 7 - print paper

Elegant Edges Cricut cart- Swirl1@5" (using the book feature), Doily@3"
Kate's ABC Cricut cart- 'R'@2" (Font 2)

CB folder - swiss dot

I used cereal boxes to cut the covers.  Deep cut blade @ 6, speed @low, pressure @max, multi cut@3.  White paper for the inside pages of the book cut @ 5x4 1/2"-rounded the bottom corners.  White Marvy gel pen for doodles, pop dots, ribbons are Celebrate It (M's) or Ribbon Boutique.  Cinch binding wire in white @1".

Thanks for stopping by today.  Bring on summer :-)

Cindy---