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Friday, March 30, 2012

Cricut Cruise 2012

Hi everyone! As some of you know, I was one of the very lucky winners of the Cricut 5th Anniversary promotion. In just two days, my sister and I will be flying to Texas to board the Mariner of the Seas to cruise the Caribbean with Cricut!
We decided we needed some tshirts to distinguish us as the Canadian cricuteers. Leila designed the shirt in Cricut Craftroom and emailed me the file to work with.
I used the Imagine to fill all of the pieces with colours, then layered thrum all by clicking "do not weld" on each piece (otherwise when you put the layer on it will change to the colour of the layer behind it. However, it is important to only print the project, NOT cut because it will cut all of the layers out since we had clicked "do not weld".
I printed the design onto inkjet transfer that I purchased from Walmart in the office supply section.
The cartridges we used are:
Go Canada - maple leaf
Cricut Everyday - cricut bug
Robotz - font
Imagine All Wrapped Up - colours
This process took me quite a long time because the Craftroom program still does not get along very well with my imagine, it takes a lot of restarting the I and switching cartridges for it to realize that I do actually have them! It sure took a lot of patience, but I was so excited about what I was creating that it was worth the minor frustration! I love that I was able to layer images and print them as one! Awesome! Hopefully Gypsy linking will be an available update soon so I can avoid the technical difficulties with switching out the cartridges!
Hope you like it!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

SweetSassyDiva Blog Hop WINNER!!!

Hi everyone! Sorry about yesterday - I completely forgot to announce the winner of the My Pink Stamper set I was giving away during the SweetSassyDiva Blog Hop! Hope you all had fun hopping along with us!

I used Random.org to help me select and winner, and it chose...

Amy E. !!!! Congratulations Amy! Since you left me your email in your comment, I will be contacting you soon!

Thank you everyone for your kind comments about my projects, I truly appreciate them!

Have a great weekend!


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Who Says Money Can't Buy Happiness?

Hi everyone! Today I have a card to show you that I created for the latest challenge at My Creative Time. This time, Emma had a "cricut-less" challenge which meant no electronic cutting machines allowed.


For my card I used the stamp sets Keepin' It Classy and Classy & Fabulous, both by My Creative Time.


All of the papers used were from the Close to My Heart Mayberry collection, except for the blue cardstock, which I believe is Bazzill.


I spritzed the card background and yellow Prima flower with Perfect Pearl Mist - so shimmery!


Ink by CTMH


Markers by Stampin' Up!


Trim and gems - unknown



Saturday, March 10, 2012

SweetSassyDiva Blog Hop Day 2 - #151 Playtime

Welcome to the SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog Hop!




We are celebrating Bobbi Jo's (SweetSassyDiva) birthday this weekend March 10th and 11th. Each day will be a new project and be sure to check out the yummy blog candy giveaways!

I am so happy that you could join us for this super fun Blog Hop showcasing Birthday Themed fun!

You will find an array of ideas along the hop and be sure to become a follower and leave some love aka comments along the way.

This is a TWO-Day hop so, be sure to catch both days for maximum celebration and ideas.

As we spring forward with the time change as well as with Spring coming so soon...let's get this party started! Hop on over to all the blogs along the way!

If you've hopped over from Created By Missie, then you are in the right place. If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and would like to join our SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog hop and FUN then, please start at the beginning with Bobbi Jo's blog http://sweetsassydiva.com/ because...starting at the start is always SMART! :)

We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper that is donated by Bobbi Jo!



To be eligible, please visit each blog hop stop leaving a comment also, become a follower at http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and be sure to leave a comment!

One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, March 14th, giving you plenty of time to finish the hop.

For my project on this second day of the hop, I created another little girl's birthday card.






Cricut cartridge I used for my card was Playtime. The background shape was cut at 5.25" and the little girl was cut at 3.5".


The little flower on her dress was cut from Plantin' Schoolbook at 0.75".


I used the hide contour feature to erase her facial features, then used a Peachy Keen Stamps face stamp from the Princess Face Assortment set to create her cute face. I then chalked her some little cheeks as well.


Products used:


Cardstock - DCWV, American Crafts


Patterned Paper - unknown


Baker's Twine - My Mind's Eye


Sweet Birthday Wishes stamp - Scrappy Moms


Happy Birthday Dear You stamp - Stampin' Up!


Markers - Stampin' Up!


Ink - Stampin' Up!


Flower brad - Making Memories


Hope you like it!

Guess what?!?! I also have a giveaway for one lucky winner!





To win this Even More Punnylicious stamp set by My Pink Stamper, please leave a comment on this post and I will choose a winner Wednesday morning! I would also love it if you became a follower of my blog, although that is not necessary to win! No hard feelings :-)

Thank you for checking out my project. I hope that you will become a follower of http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and leave a comment. The fun doesn't end here though so be sure to hop on over to Around the Block with Scrapalette
and remember to visit all the stops for more chances to win!

Be sure to also check back tomorrow for some more celebration and more chances to win!

Here is the complete list in case you get of track:

Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com/


Lucy http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/

Michele http://www.michelegreen.com/

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/

Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Lori http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Missie http://createdbymissie.blogspot.com/

Jennifer http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE!

Paulette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

Anita http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Brenda http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

Dana http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/

Maria http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/

Cori http://createdbycori.blogspot.com/

Michele http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/

Sandy http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

Dana Tarchala http://danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/

Jenny http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

Brenda http://www.friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/

Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sylvia http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/

SweetSassyDiva Blog Hop Day 1 - #149 Paper Trimmings

Welcome to the SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog Hop!
We are celebrating Bobbi Jo's (SweetSassyDiva) birthday this weekend March 10th and 11th. Each day will be a new project and be sure to check out the yummy blog candy giveaways!

I am so happy that you could join us for this super fun Blog Hop showcasing Birthday Themed fun!

You will find an array of ideas along the hop and be sure to become a follower and leave some love aka comments along the way.

This is a TWO-Day hop so, be sure to catch both days for maximum celebration and ideas.

As we spring forward with the time change as well as with Spring coming so soon...let's get this party started! Hop on over to all the blogs along the way!

If you've hopped over from Created By Missie, then you are in the right place. If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and would like to join our SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog hop and FUN then, please start at the beginning with Bobbi Jo's blog http://sweetsassydiva.com because...starting at the start is always SMART! :)

We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper that is donated by Bobbi Jo!





To be eligible, please visit each blog hop stop leaving a comment also, become a follower at http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and be sure to leave a comment!

One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, March 14th, giving you plenty of time to finish the hop.

For my project today, I have created a birthday card for my son to give to a little girl in his Preschool class, who is having a birthday party today!

For the shape of my card, I used an image from the Paper Trimmings cartridge cut at 6". I welded two of the background images together to create the card, then added the full layered image over top.

The bunny with the balloon and the "It's Your Birthday" images are from Just a Note, one of the cartridges that came built into my Anniversary edition Expression 2 machine. The bunny was cut at 3.5" and the sentiment at 1.75".


Supplies used:
Patterned Paper - We R Memory Keepers - Funfetti
Cardstock - American Crafts, Bazzill, CTMH
Glossy Accents
Stickles - Icicle, Cotton Candy, Orange Peel
Baker's Twine - The Twinery
Ink - CTMH - Hollyhock, Black

Hope you like it!

Guess what?!?! I also have a giveaway for one lucky winner!

To win this Even More Punnylicious stamp set by My Pink Stamper, please leave a comment on this post and I will choose a winner Wednesday morning! I would also love it if you became a follower of my blog, although that is not necessary to win! No hard feelings here :-)

The fun doesn't end here though so be sure to hop on over to Around the Block with Scrapalette! I can't wait to see what she's created for this hop - she's fabulous!

Remember to visit all the stops for more chances to win!

Be sure to also check back tomorrow for some more celebration and more chances to win!

Here is the complete list in case you get off track:

Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com/

Lucy http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

Michele http://www.michelegreen.com

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com

Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com

Lori http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

Missie http://createdbymissie.blogspot.com

Jennifer http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE!!!

Paulette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com

Anita http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Brenda http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com

Dana http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com

Maria http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com

Cori http://createdbycori.blogspot.com

Michele http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com

Sandy http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

Cindy http://stkittsscrapper.blogspot.com

Doris http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

Dana Tarchala http://danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Jenny http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com

Brenda http://www.friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com

Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

Sylvia www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com


Friday, March 9, 2012

#150 Phrases - Picture Perfect Layout

Hi everyone! Ready for the weekend? I sure am! Here is a layout that I created for the Cricut Circle Magazine challenge for the month of February. The challenge was to use one of the sketches used at some time or another in the magazine or on the Cricut Circle Blog. This was the sketch I chose, created by Jillian Deiling Cassity:
Here is my take on the sketch:



The cartridges/cuts I used on my layout are:

Locker Talk - "First Grade" (2.5"), Camera (3")

Phrases - "Picture Perfect" (3")

Teresa Collins Basics - Background topnote shape (8.5")

Hello Kitty Greetings - Apple on Books (3.75")

Makin' the Grade - "Class Photo" top layer and shadow, welded (1.5")


Patterned Paper - Martha Stewart Crafts

Cardstock - Bazzill, American Crafts

Ribbon - unknown

Hope you like it!