My Cricut Craft Room October Blog Hop!!

Hello! Welcome to the My Cricut Craft Room October Blog Hop!  You should have hopped on over from Viv's blog.  If you're just joining us you'll want to start over at the My Cricut Craft Room blog so you don't miss a thing.

Okay, first up are two birthday cards that I made for twin boys that recently turned 6.  I wanted these cards to be similar but also different.  The boys are not identical so I wanted their cards that were included with their gifts to be different, too. 

Recipe:
4" square cardbase in Kraft

Nate's ABC Cricut cart - dog1@ 3 1/4" (I used the flip feature on one of them), N, I, C, K @ 1/2" using Font2, E, V, A, N @ 1/2" using Font2

DCWV - The Handy Dandy stack - green patterned paper
DCWV - Stack 5- blue plaid

 Pop dots, pearl bling, Glossy Accents to make the dog tags shiny.

And my dad celebrated 70 years this summer!! 

Recipe:
DCWV - Shimmer stack - blue paper

Campin' Critters Cricut cart - beaver @ 5" using the sign feature (this is the shaped cardbase), moose4 @ 3 1/4"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - branch @ 3 1/2", 3 3/4"
Robotz Cricut cart - 7,0 @ 1 1/2"

The Paper Studio embossing folder - postage stamp

Pop dots, light blue bling.

Your next stop is Shawn's blog.

Thanks for hopping along with us today.  Here is the entire hop list in case you get lost :-)

1. Start http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
2. Vivi J http://www.vivijdesigns.blogspot.com
3. Cindy M http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/
4. Shawn Mosch - http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/
5. Liliana Umpierre - http://www.likidesigns.com/blog
6. Leslie Wrege McGrath - http://scrapnlifeaway.blogspot.com/
7. Roberta Swisher - http://queenbeepapercrafts.blogspot.com/
8. April Nourse www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
9. Brenda Knapik - http://www.disneygirlcrafts.com/
10. Lourdes - http://creativecraftsniche.blogspot.com/
11. Vicki Glenn - http://www.vickiscraftroom.blogspot.com/
12. Erica http://EricasProjects.blogspot.com
13. Connie Walsh - http://www.ConnieCreates2.blogspot.com
14. Tracey http://www.thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.com
15. Oh Kissa http://www.ohkissa.com/thought-bubble.html
16. Sandy- http://www.aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com
17. Kris Dietz -- http://http://kreationsbykrisdietz.blogspot.com/
18. Mayra- http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
19. Cheryl www.Cricutobessed.blogspot.com
20. Crafting Blog Events http://craftingblogevents.blogspot.com

 

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---

Charms for a bracelet :-)

I decided to try making a charm bracelet.  These are for my  husbands two god daughters.  I used Shrink Film in bright colors.  I really wanted to use pinks, black and white or grey but those colors weren't included in my package of Shrink Film.  So, I went with citrus colors.  I really had fun making these!  I hope they like them!!

Recipe:
Colored Shrink Film

Robotz Cricut cart - initials @1 3/4"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - Image 9 @ 1 3/4" (starburst shape), Image 36 @ 1 3/4" (heart), Image9 @ 1 3/4" using the shift (starburst with the circle cut out of the middle- I even used the middle piece just for fun--small green piece)
Wedding/Marriage Cricut cart - cross @ 1 3/4"

For cutting this material with my Cricut I used settings:  Blade 6, Multi-Cut 2, Pressure 5, Speed 4.  Punch your hole before baking them.  I had my oven @300 degrees and they took about 6 min to shrink fully.  I used parchment  paper to line my cookie sheet and another piece to cover the shrink plastic piece.  As soon as I removed them from the oven I smoothed them out with the bottom of a drinking glass made of glass.  And I let the glass sit on it until it was cooled enough to touch...a few minutes. 

This was my first time using the Shrink Film.  You do need to work quickly to smooth them out once they come out of the oven.  I only did a few shapes at a time...

Thanks for stopping by today!  Happy Holidays!

Henry's Cake

I got another chance to play with my mini Cricut cake :-)  So fun! My little man turned 4 this week.  He's growing up so fast!!  He loves dinosaurs so this is what I did.

I used Create a Critter Cricut cart to make the dinosaur.  It's cut @5".  The letters for his name are from Robotz @1".  I realized after I cut the two layers that I probably should have just cut the green layer and then layered on a few circles instead of cutting the blue layer.  Something to think about for next time....LOL! 

The finished cake.  Okay, it's not super professional but my little man was very excited about it.  Made my day :-)

Thanks for stopping by today!

CC Blogiversary : Sketch Challenge

This card is for one of my daughter's friends on her soccer team.  Her party is on Saturday and so I created this using the following sketch:


and my card:

 

Recipe:
A2 card in Kraft
My Mind's Eye - Partytime - star paper

Paisley Cricut cart - elephant2 @ 2 1/2"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - butterfly1 - oblong @5"
MS All Occasion Cake art Cricut cart - star @ 1 1/4"
Robotz Cricut cart - 6 @3/4"

Cuttlebug folder- swiss dot

Pop dots, Impression Obsession clear stamp set Sentiments I, Organza ribbon by Ribbon Boutique, pink pearl bling, glossy accents for shine on the sunglasses, pink gem by The Paper Studios for the mouth.

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

My Pink Stamper NSD Challenge #5: 3-D item

Recipe:
Kraft for base of box.
DCWV - Nana's Kitchen -patterned papers

Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cart- box cut @8 1/2"  (used fit-to-pg feature)
Accent Essentials Circut cart - scallop square cut @2 1/4"
Robotz Cricut cart - 5 cut @1 1/2"
All Ocassions Cake Art Cricut cart- butterflies cut @ 3/4"

Pop dots, pearl bling on butterflies.

Thanks for looking!  Happy NSD!

CC Magazine: My Sweet Valentine Contest

The contest is to create something for your Valentine that involves candy. 

I really had fun creating my Valentine 'bot!!  I think she's pretty sweet :-)

And the back:

Recipe:

Me & My Big Ideas - heart patterned paper
The Paper Studio - pink and hot pink papers

Robotz Cricut cart - Robot #49 cut at 11 1/2"
MS All Ocassion Cake Cricut cart - hearts at 3 1/4" and 1/2"

Impression Obsession shaker pouch.  Organza ribbon.  Velcro sticky dot 5/8".  Creatology wiggle eyes.  Hershey's kisses.

I cut the heart opening for the shaker effect with an exacto knife.  I left the back panel open to get to the candy :-)  It's hard to see in the photo but I put a velcro sticky dot inside the back panel toward the bottom edge.

I hope you have a sweet Valentine's Day!! 

Thanks for looking!

Kristen's Birthday Blog Hop.

Hello, and welcome to Kristen's 2 day blog hop to celebrate her birthday.  If you've made your way here from Alma's Pink Life then you are on the right track.  If not, you'll probably want to go back to the beginning and start at http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/ 

I made this card and box for a little girl that lives next door.  I put some hair bows and matching bracelets into the box as part of her gift.  Her party was last Saturday at The Little Gym and my kiddos had a blast. 

And the top of the box.

Recipe:
card- 4" square Kraft card base
My Mind's Eye - Just Dreamy stack- patterned papers
Accent Essentials Cricut cart - scallop square @ 3 3/4", frame using shadow feature @ 3 3/4"
Robotz Cricut cart - '5' cut at 2"
I popped the frame up using dimensionals and then added the ribbons
I put Diamond Stickles around the '5' shadow for shine.

box - cut using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cart and the fit-to-pg feature with 12x24 PC paper = 3 1/2 " square box when assembled
Plantin Schoolbook cart- tag cut at 1 1/2 and 1 3/4"
Accent Essentials cart - 3" scallop squares
Robotz cart - 'V' cut at 2"
Floss for tag DMC #957
I attached ribbon to every other flower petal before assembly.

Okay, on to the blog candy!!  I've got a brand new Robotz cart I'm giving away.  Just leave me a comment to be entered for your chance to win and a way to reach you in case you're the lucky winner.  (sorry forgot to take a pic of the box). I would love it if you also became a follower but it's not required :-)

Happy Birthday to Kristen!!  Thanks for letting me be a part of your Birthday hop!!  


1) Kreimers- http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
2) MareBear- http://www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com/
3) TheScrapbookGirl- http://www.cricutconfessions.com/
4) Nuts about Cuts http://www.nutsaboutcuts.com/
5) DarcyBeeler- http://dlmbscrapping-time2create.blogspot.com/
6) lechristina3- http://allthingscrafty3.blogspot.com/
7) TX Scrapper Mom- http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com/
8) ABrooks86 - http://almabrooksblog.blogspot.com/
9) momto2cuties- http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/  you are HERE
10) JenniferHawkins2- http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/

Check back tomorrow for another project.  Have a great day!



My Sexy Valentine!

Okay, this is a fun, slightly naughty card I created for my  hubby. 

Recipe:
5" square Kraft card base
The Paper Studio- The Basics stack - red and red stripe papers

Forever Young - bra and panties cut at 2"
Nifty Fifties - red shape at 4"
Accent Essentials - scallop square cut at 4 3/4"
Robotz - letters cut at 1" (the V looked small so I used 1 1/4 -weird ??)

Cuttlebug - Retro Kitchen
Silver heart gems on bra and panties
White gel pen for doodling around red shape
Diamond Stickles on ruffles on bra and panties

Thanks for looking.  Have a great day!

Cricut Circle Wkly Challenge #17: B.A.B.Y Challenge

At first glance this challenge looks like it will be about a cute, little bundle of joy.  But, nope it's all about me.  Lol!  The requirements are:

• (B) = Brads
• (A) = Aqua
• (B) = Butterfly
• (Y) = You as the Subject

I created a scrapbook LO.  And I think this is the first LO I've done about myself.  Last year I turned 39 for the second year in a row.  LOL!! 

Recipe:

DCWV  Stack 7 - pink patterned paper
DCWV Summer Dream Stack - aqua paper

Accent Essentials Cricut cart - scallop frame (accent 47) cut at 5" and the journaling square is the square from the middle of the frame
Robotz Cricut cart - '40' cut at 1"
Plantin Schoolbook - '&' cut at 2"
Forever Young - Model 2, 8, 12, 14, 20 cut at 2"  and Fabulous cut at 1"
Graphically Speaking cart - butterfly cut at 3"

Oriental Trading co - aqua brads
Pink bling was added to the butterfly.

Thanks for looking.  I love comments!!

PK Challenge: Let's Face it Friday - X's and O's

The challenge is to create a Peachified valentine using X's & O's somewhere on the project.    The design must be new and contain a Peachy Keen face. 

I really love how this card turned out!!  This would be a great card for your mom, grandma, sister, or your BFF :-)

Recipe:

5" square card using Kraft cardstock as the base.
DCWV Spring Stack - heart patterned paper, pink polka dot paper
DCWV textured cardstock - hot pink
Provocraft paper- solid green cardstock

Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge - scallop square cut at 4 3/4"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - heart using Roly Poly feature cut at 3 3/4"
Forever Young Cricut cart - purse2 using the shadow feature cut at 2 3/4"
Robotz Cricut cart - 'x and o' cut at 1"

Peachy Keen Basic Paper Doll Face Assortment stamp used for the face.
TPC Studio clear stamp from the Hugs and Kisses set used for the sentiment.

Buttons- Oriental Paper Co.
Diamond Stickles used around the purse.
Floss - DMC #3609

I doodled around the heart and added some add'l x's & o's above and below the sentiment with a black Zig pen.  I also popped up the XO for dimension.

Cricut Circle: Weekly Challenge #15: Feeling Frosty!

Okay, I'm not sure I'm super excited about this card I created, but here goes...LOL!!

Rules for this challenge:
1) Use white paint
2) Use a metal item
3) Use a snowflake cut

I used snowflake cuts from Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge.  The cuts were done at 3" (accent13), 1 1/2 & 1 1/4 (accent15).

I used white paint as the shadow of the largest snowflake by using the negative space from the cut as a stencil.  You can see if you look closely the edges are a little wonky (oops--I guess it's really homemade :-)  I also dabbed the paint on the purple background paper randomly for fun!

I used the Robotz cart for the font:  B=1", r=3/4" and second r=1/2".  I popped the letters up for some dimension.

Patterned paper is from DCWV Winter Wonder Stack. 

Gem brads and metal snowflake brads are from Oriental Trading Co.  I also added some Diamond Stickles to make the small snowflakes sparkly.

TFL