MCCR - Windmill

Today's challenge at My Cricut Craft Room is to "Think of a State."  Well, I live in Oklahoma and it is truly the windy state.  So, I have created a card with a Windmill.  I found this image in the Cricut Old West cartridge.

Design paper is from Authentique "Hope" 6x6 pack.
Tim Holtz Faded Jeans and Tea Dye Distress Inks were used.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".
Cricut Old West cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (checked pattern) = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".
• Mat 3 (blue borders) = 1 1/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 4 (pattern borders) = 1" x 4".  Mats have been embossed with Cuttlebug "Houndstooth" folder.
• Mat 5 (blue mat under windmill image) = 3 7/8" x 2 5/8".  Mat mounted with foam tape.
• Mat 6 (pattern mat under windmill image) = 3.75" x 2.5". 

• Windmill = cut at 3" (real dial size) from Cricut Old West cartridge; found on page 76 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Twine = Braiding Cord found in children's craft section at Walmart.  Knot is secured with white glue.
• Sentiment "Sending you miles of smiles!" = from CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.

Inside of card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5" x 3.75".  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Hay Bail = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Old West cartridge; found on page 77 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.

MCCR - Christmas Theme

Today's challenge at My Cricut Craft Room is to create something with a Christmas Theme.  I made a Christmas card using the Cricut cartridge A Quilted Christmas.

Design paper from My Mind's Eye "Signature Christmas" 12" x 12" pack.  Edges have been inked using Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink. 

A2 sized card
Cricut "A Quilted Christmas" cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (dark blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Mat 2 (blue polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Mat 3 (dark blue) = 4 7/8" x 3 5/8".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Mat 4 (leaf pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Corners rounded at 1/4".

• Praying Child = cut image and shadow at 3" from Cricut cartridge A Quilted Christmas; found on page 57 of the folder.  I've used multiple layers under the praying child to give depth to the image.
• Sentiment "Unto us a child is born" = from CardzTV "Classic Christmas" stamp set.
• Mat under sentiment = cut to size.  Corners rounded at 1/4".

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (dark blue) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Mat 2 (leaf pattern) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Mat 3 (beige) = 4.5" x 3.25".  Corners rounded at 1/4".
• Sentiment "Merry Christmas!" = from CardzTV "Classic Christmas" stamp set.

The Big 40

I created this 40th Birthday Card for a co-worker in my office.  The images on this card came from the Cricut Life's a Party cartridge.

Cricut:  Life's a Party cartridge
Design Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic" 6" x 6" pack.
Other:  Stickles

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Life's a Party cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (blue pattern) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (yellow pattern fence border) = 2" x 5 1/4" before punching with Martha Stewart punch.
• Over the Hill = cut image and layers at 4" from Cricut Life's a Party cartridge; [OverHill] found on page 48 of the folder.
• The Big 40 = cut image and layers at 2.5" from Cricut Life's a Party cartridge; [OverHill] [Phrase] found on page 48 of the folder.

 



• The "The Big 40" image is mounted on two more of the same image cut out of beige card stock.  It made the image stand out more and created a chipboard effect.
• White gel pen used for stitching around images.
• Stickles used for candle flames.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (yellow pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".

•  Candles (green) = these are the cut outs from the Over the Hill image on front of the card.
• Stickles used for candle flames.

Thankful Worm

I used sketch #182 from Operation Write Home to create this thank you card.

Cricut:  Create a Critter cartridge
Design Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic."
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25".
Cricut Create a Critter cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (turquoise) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 5 1/4" x 4".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.
• Mat 3 (turquoise) = 5" x 3 1/4".  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Mats 4 - 8 (beige) = 3" x .75".  Mats embossed with Cuttlebug "Floral Screen."  Inside of embossing folder inked with turquoise ink before embossing.
• Mat 9 (beige under sentiment) = 2 3/4" x .5". 
• Sentiment "Many thanks!" = from CardzTV "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set.
• Baker's Twine = from the Paper Studio.

• Worm = cut at image and shadow 2" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Worm] found on page 65 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.  Chalk used to create cheeks.

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (blue pattern) = 1" x 3.75" before punching with EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch.

• Worm = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Create a Critter cartridge; [Worm] found on page 65 of the folder. 
• Face on worm is from Peachy Keen PK-450 Wide Eyed Face Assortment.  White gel pen used to color in eyes.

Operation Write Home
Sketch #182

Train Hugs

Here's a card with a train from the Cricut cartridge Boys Will Be Boys.  This could be used for a Thinking of You or for a Birthday card.

Cricut:  Boys Will Be Boys
Design Paper: Recollections
Other: Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (purple) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (chevron) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Mat 3 (chevron border) = 1" x 3 1/2". 
• Baker's Twine = the Paper Studio
• Sentiment "Big hugs!" = from CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.

• Train = cut image and layers from Cricut "Boys Will Be Boys" cartridge; [Train] found on page 60 of the folder.  Image is mounted on foam tape.  White gel pen used for stitching. 
• Accents = white half gems added to center of wheels and as smoke coming out of train stack are from Imaginisce.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (purple) = 5" x 3 3/4".
• Mat 2 (chevron) = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
• Mat 3 (beige) = 4 1/2" x 3 1/4".

MCCR - Easel Cards

Today the design team at My Cricut Craft Room was challenged to make an Easel Card using the Cricut.  I created a Thank You card using Cricut cartridges Wild Card and Forever Young.

 

Designer Paper from Echo Park "Bundle of Joy - Girl" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

 

Easel Card = 4.25" x 11".
Size after folding = 5.5" x 4.25"

• Easel Card Base (beige) = 4.25" x 11".  Score and fold at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2" to make the easel base.
• Top Base = (beige) = 4.25" x 5.5".  Tape to 2 3/4" potion of Easel Card Base.

 

Cricut Wild Card
Cricut Forever Young

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (brown) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Mat embossed using Cuttlebug "Hounds tooth" folder.
• Argyle (brown polka dots) = cut at 5.25" from Wild Card cartridge; found on page 33 of the folder.  Beneath this mat are two beige cuts of the same image.  I thought it gave my Argyle cut more depth and lifted it from the solid brown underneath.
• Argyle (pink) = cut at 5.25" from Wild Card cartridge; found on page 33 of the folder.

 

• Flower = cut image and all layers at 2.5" from Forever Young cartridge; found on page 73 of the folder..  The top two layers have been embossed with Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.  Center of flower created with Liquid Pearls.  The first has been cut 3 times to create a chipboard effect.
• Ribbon = from Michaels dollar bin.
• Sentiment "Thanks a bunch!" = from CardzTV "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set.  Mats for sentiment were hand cut to size.

Inside of Card.

• Mat 1 (pink polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4 7/8" x 3 7/8".
• Border = 1 1/2" x 3 7/8" (before punching).  Edge punched with Martha Stewart punch.
• Flowers = from Martha Stewart punch.  Flowers are 4 layers deep to create a rest for the top of the card.  Center of flowers created using Liquid Pearls.

Cards in Envy Challenge - Three Layers!

Welcome to Cards in Envy Challenge.  This time we are to create a card using 3 layers.  But, remember our card still must be able to fit into a regular A2 sized envelope.

Here is what I created for the challenge:



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4"
Paper colors from Cricut Imagine Blossom

I actually CASE this card idea from a card I saw on Pinterest.  Here is how my card is made:

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5.25" x 4".  Mat has been embossed using Indentz "Vine #1" folder.
• Banner 1 (on left) = cut background from Cricut Creative Cards <Card 2b> at 2.875".  The banner in front is the same cut sized at 2.75".  Edges of banner are inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Paper colors are from Cricut Imagine Blossom cartridge.
• Banner 2 (in middle) = cut background from Cricut Creative Cards <Card 2b> at 3.875". The banner in front is the same cut sized at 3.75". Edges of banner are inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink. Paper colors are from Cricut Imagine Blossom cartridge.
• Banner 3 (on right) = cut background from Cricut Creative Cards <Card 2b> at 3.375". The banner in front is the same cut sized at 3.25". Edges of banner are inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink. Paper colors are from Cricut Imagine Blossom cartridge.
• Bee = sticker from Disney Classic Pooh.  I pulled one of the layers off to keep the bee from being too thick.   Also, I added an eye to the bee with a black pen.  Bee is attached with foam tape.
• Ribbon and bow = 1/8" ribbon purchased at Michael's dollar bin.   Bow is tied with assistance from Bow Easy and has been attached with hot glue.
• Gem Stones (four in all corners) = purchased at Michael's from dollar bin.

Inside of card

 Inside of card.

• Mat 1 (blue) = 5.25" x 4".   Faux stitching around edges created with white gel pen.
• Mat 2 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".

Jingle Bells

It's Christmas in July over at CardzTV.  Their challenge this week is to create any project as long as it is a Christmas Theme. 

I used the hanging bell image found in the Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge to make my card.

Design Paper = the Paper Studio "I believe in Santa" 8.5" x 11" pack.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (dark blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (red striped) = 5.25" x 4".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (dark blue border) = 5 3/8" x 1/2".  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Sentiment "Jingle Bells" = from CardzTV "Home for Christmas" stamp set.  Sentiment heat embossed using Stampendous "Winter Wonderland Opaque" embossing powder.

• White Stars = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; found on page 65 of the folder.  Images were cut 3 times for each star to create a chipboard effect.  White stars embossed with the Paper Studio "Tiny Stars" folder.
• Pink/White Star = cut at 2.75" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; found on page 65 of the folder.  Images were cut 3 times to create a chipboard effect.  Before embossing with the Paper Studio "Tiny Stars", the folder was inked with Memento "Rose Bud" ink.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (red striped) = 5" x 3.75".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Star = cut at 2" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; found on page 65 of the folder.

Bitten by the Luv Bug

The challenge this week at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge is to create something with a bug on it.  There are so many Cricut cartridges with adorable bugs, but I decided to use the bug found on the Cricut cartridge Boys Will Be Boys.

Design Paper from Recollections Primary Pin Dot.
Card base has corners rounded at 1/2".



A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (blue polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Zig zag border = from EK Success punch.  White gel pen used for stitching.
• Sentiment "Bitten by the Luv Bug!" = from CardzTV "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

• Bug and Yellow Background = cut image and background at 2 3/4" from Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge; found on page 53 of the folder.  White gel pen used for stitching.  The white wing of the bug has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
• Hearts = from Martha Stewart punch.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (blue polka dots) = 5" x 3.75".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Corners rounded at 1/2".
• Hearts = from Martha Stewart punch.

Love Flower

I created this card for the Our Daily Bread July 2013 challenge.  This month the challenge is stitching - faux or real. 

Paper from My Mind's Eye "Reunion" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.

Here is my card:

A2 size card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Paisley cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (dark blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (green pattern) = 5.25" x 4".   Mat has been embossed with Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.

• Flower = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; found on page 33 of the folder.  White gel pen used for faux  stitching.
• Twine = from the Paper Studio.
• Sentiment "Sending you love!" = from CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.  Mats under sentiment are hand cut to size.

• Fence = from Martha Stewart punch.  Fence mounted with foam tape.
• Small Flowers = from Martha Stewart punch.  Centers of small flowers made from Liquid Pearls.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (dark blue) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Flower = cut at 1" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; found on page 33 of the folder. 

MCCR - July 2013 - 100 Cricut Cart Blog Hop

July 2013 -  100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

Welcome to My Cricut Craft Room's July 2013 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop.  Collectively the design team and guest designers use over 100 different Cricut Cartridges in their projects during this hop.

You should have started at My Cricut Craft Room, if not please start at the beginning.

 

 

My cards use the following cartridges:  Paisley, New Testament, Give a Hoot, Elegant Edges, Handy Man Lite, Mini Monsters, Paper Doll Dress Up, Mustaches and Glasses.

 

Card #1

Tons of Thanks - using the Paisley cartridge.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.

 

Card 1
Paisley cartridge

Paisley Cartridge: cut at 2.75"

Paper : My Mine's Eye "Madison Avenue" 6x6 pack.

Punch:  Heart punch from Martha Stewart

Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Sentiment:  Snappy Moms "Amusing Animals" stamp set.

 

Card #2
You're in my prayers!  - using the New Testament cartridge.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.



Card 2 - New Testament cartridge

 

New Testament Cartridge: cut at 2.55".

Cuttlebug "Heart Blocks" folder.

Paper : My Mine's Eye "Reunion" 6x6 pack.

Twine:  Friendship Twine

Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Sentiment:  CardzTV "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.

 

Card #3

Nuts about you!  - using the Give a Hoot and Elegant Edges cartridges.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.

Card 3 - Give a Hoot and Elegant Edges cartridges

Give a Hoot cartridge: cut at 1.75".

Elegant Edges cartridge: cut at 4.5".

Paper : My Mind's Eye "Reunion" 6x6 pack.

Twine:  the Paper Studio

Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Sentiment:  My Pink Stamper "Punny-licious" stamp set.


Card #4
Home is Wherever I'm With You - using Handy Man Lite cartridge.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.

Card #4 - Handy Man Lite cartridge

Handy Man Lite cartridge:  cut at 2".
Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Cambridge Court" 6x6 pack.
Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug "Divine Swirl" and Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots."
Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
Sentiment:  Close to My Heart "Home Sweet Home - Stamp of the Month" stamp set.

Card #5
Hot! Hot! Hot! - using Mini Monsters cartridge.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.

Card #5 - Mini Monsters cartridge

Mini Monsters cartridge:  cut at 3".
Paper:  K and Company "Halloween Mat Pad."
Other:  Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.
Accents:  Googly eyes and twine (for spider web)
Sentiment:  CardzTV "Home for Christmas" stamp set.  Sentiment altered to make "Hot Hot Hot."


Card #6
Happy Birthday, Old Chap - using Mustaches and Glasses as well as Paper Doll Dress Up cartridges.  Detail instructions and more pictures found here.

Card #6 - Mustaches and Glasses
Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge

Mustaches and Glasses:  Glasses cut at .25" real dial size.  Mustache cut at .5" real dial size.
Paper Doll Dress Up:  Head cut at 2" real dial size.  Hat cut at 1.25" real dial size.  Bow Tie cut at .75" real dial size.
Paper:  Echo Park "This and That" 6x6 paper pad.
Other:  Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink.  Foam tape under head.
Accents:  White gel pen.
Face: Peachy Keen "PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment"; 1 3/8" size.
Sentiment:  "Happy Birthday Old Chap" - unknown source.

Your next stop is Vivi J.

Here is the line up:

1. Start: http://MyCricutCraftRoom.blogspot.com
2. Sandy: http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
3. Shelly: http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/ 
4. Marilyn: http://marilyncricutcards.blogspot.com/
5. Vivi J: Http://vivijdesigns.blogspot.com
6. Felicia: http://sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com/
7.  Erica: http://ericasprojects.blogspot.com
8.  Cindy:  http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/
9.  Luisa: http://lepaperstudio.blogspot.com/
10. Crafting Blog Events: http://craftingblogevents.blogspot.com 

Tons of Thanks

Tons of Thanks!

A2 sized card
Cricut Paisley cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (pink) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (brown) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from My Mind's Eye "Madison Avenue" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 3 (pink border) = 5 3/8" x 2".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 4 (pink striped) = 5 3/8" x 1.75".  Paper from My Mind's Eye "Madison Avenue" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

• Elephant = cut at 2.75" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; found on page 28 of the folder.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Pink Hearts (on upper right) = from Martha Stewart punch.
• Sentiment "Tons of thanks!" = from Scrappy Moms "Amusing Animals" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (pink striped) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.5" x 3.25".

• Pink hearts = from Martha Stewart punch.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.

Old Chap

Happy Birthday, Old Chap

My card was created using Mustaches and Glasses as well as Paper Doll Dress Up cartridges.

A2 sized card
CCR - Mustaches and Glasses
Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (brown) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (checkered) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from Echo Park "This and That" 6x6 pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (brown) = 4.25" x 3.25". 
• Mat 3 (brown pattern) = 4 1/8" x 3 1/8". 
• Mat 4 (brown under sentiment) = 2.5" x 1".  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Mat 5 (white under sentiment) = 2 1/4" x 7/8".  (cut to size of sentiment)
• Mat 6 (brown border) = 5.25" x 1".

• Sentiment "Happy Birthday Old Chap" = unknown source.  Sent to me already stamped on white mat.
• Head = cut at 2" - real dial size - from Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge; ; found on page 29 of the folder. 
• Face = from Peachy Keen stamps "PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment", 1 3/8" size.  White gel pen used on the eyes.  Pink chalk used to make cheek color.  Image is mounted on foam tape.
• Hat = cut at 1" - real dial size - from Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge; found on page 30 of the folder.  Image cut twice to make the headband.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Eye Glasses - cut at .25" from Mustaches and Glasses.  No cartridge or folder.  Image was purchased via Cricut Craft Room.
• Mustache = cut at .5" from Mustaches and Glasses.  No cartridge or folder.  Image was purchased via Cricut Craft Room.
• Bow Tie = cut at .75" - real dial size - from Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge; found on page 30 of the folder.  Brown cardstock hand cut to make center of tie.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (brown) = 5" x 3.75".  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Bow Tie = cut at .50" - real dial size - from Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge; found on page 30 of the folder.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.