Cards in Envy Challenge - Now That's Scary

Welcome to another Cards in Envy Challenge!  For this challenge we are to create an A2 sized card (5.5" x 4.25") featuring things that "scare you" such as witches, spiders, bats, ghosts and goblins. Only requirement is that the card is 1/4" or less in thickness in order to fit in an envelope.

 

 I created a Graveyard Scene with Creepy Trees and a little ghost.

• Designer Paper = K and Company "Halloween and Fall" 12" x 12" pad.
• Cricut cartridge = Mini Monsters
• Sentiment = Handwritten "RIP"
• Punches = Maury (Moon) 2" circle punch
• Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.  Foam Tape.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Mini Monsters

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (purple spider web pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".
• Moon = from Maury 2" circle punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Trees = cut at 3 1/4" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Tree1] and [Tree2] found on page 73 of the folder.  Trim where trees extend from Mat 1.
• Fence = cut two at 1 1/2" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Fence1] found on page 72 of the folder.  Trim where fence extends from Mat 1.

• Grave Stone = cut at 1 3/4" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Grave2-s][Base Shadow] found on page 71 of the folder.  White gel pen used to write "RIP" and for faux stitching.  Image is mounted with foam tape.
• Ghost = cut three at 3/4" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Spooky][Base Shadow] found on page 42 of the folder.  All three images are mounted together to make a chip board effect.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.



Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (purple spider web pattern) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Moon = from Maury 1 1/2" circle punch.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Ghost = cut two at 1/2" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Spooky][Base Shadow] found on page 42 of the folder.  Images are mounted together.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

Slime Monster

I really don't care much for Halloween, but I do like playing with the Cricut Mini Monster's cartridge.

Cricut Cartridge:  Mini Monsters

Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Geometric Rings" folder; Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.

Designer Paper: K&Company "Halloween Mat" 4.75" x 6.75" pad.

Other:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (gray) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (gray pattern) = 5 1/4" x 4".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Geometric Rings" folder.
• Mat 3 (lavender) = 1 3/4" x 4".
• Mat 4 (purple pattern) = 1 1/2" x 4".

• Mat 5 (lavender) = 3 1/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 6 (purple) = 3" x 4".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder.
• Monster = cut image and shadow at 2" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; [Beware] found on page 45 of the folder.  Head portion mounted with foam tape.

Inside of Card

• Inside of Card:
• Mat 1 (purple) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (white) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Bat = stamped image from Craftsmart.

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 

Hot Hot Hot

Hot and spooky!

This card was created using the Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"
Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (spider web pattern) = 5 1/8" x 3 13/16".  Paper from K & Company "Halloween Mat Pad" 4.75" x 6.75" pad.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Pealed Paint Distress Ink. 
• Mat 3 (black border) = 4 1/8" x 1".
• Mat 4 (green border) = 4 1/8" x 3 15/16".  Paper from K& Company "Halloween Mat Pad."  Black gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Spider Webs = created using Friendship Thread.

• Boiling Pot = cut at 3" from Cricut Mini Monsters cartridge; found on page 67 of the folder.  Paper from K & Company "Halloween Mat Pad."   White gel pen used for faux stitching.
• Accents = three googly eyes added along border.
• Sentiment "Hot Hot Hot"= from CardzTV "Home for Christmas" stamp set.  Sentiment originally is "Ho! Ho! Ho!".  I just made "T" out of the "!" with black pen.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (green) = 4.75" x 3.5".  Paper from K & Company "Halloween Mat Pad."
• Mat 3 (white) = 4.5" x 3.25".

MCCR - All Time Favorite Projects

Welcome to May's My Cricut Craft Room's All Time Favorite Projects Blog Hop!

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Below are some of my favorite projects. 


#1 - Diaper cake - Under the Big Top. Uses Cricut cartridges Create a Critter and Sugar and Spice. Elephants on top are made using baby wash cloths.




Under the Big Top Diaper Cake
Create a Critter
Sugar and Spice

# 2 - Dinosaur Diaper Cake.  Uses Cricut cartridges Create a Critter, Paper Doll Dress Up and Dinosaur Tracks.



Dinosaur Diaper Cake
Create a Critter
Paper Doll Dress Up
Dinosaur Tracks


# 3 - Owl Time Out Stool - Uses Create a Critter and Imagine Best Friends cartridges.



Owl Time Out Stool
Create a Critter
Imagine Best Friends


# 4 - Baby Decor Shadow Boxes.   Uses Create a Critter and Sugar and Spice Lite cartridges.



Baby Decor Shadow Boxes
Create a Critter
Sugar and Spice


# 5 - Monogram Hairbrushes with Shrinky Dinks Charms.  Uses Storybook and Imagine Best Friends cartridges.




Monogram Hairbrushes
Storybook
Imagine Best Friends

# 6 -  Lost Sock - wall art for laundry room. Created using Cricut Meow Lite cartridge. Colors from Imagine Best Friends cartridge.



Lost Sock Wall Art
Meow Lite
Imagine Best Friends



# 7 - Super Hero Shelf - A Place to Hang My Cape.  Published in Cricut Home Decor Idea Book.  Uses Create a Critter, Paper Doll Dress Up and Plantin Schoolbook.





Super Hero Shelf
Create a Critter
Paper Doll Dress Up
Plantin Schoolbook

# 8 - Beware! - Uses Mini Monsters and Imagine Better Together.



Beware!
Mini Monsters
Imagine Better Together



 

# 9 - Birthday Card - Uses Create a Critter 2.




Birthday Card
Create a Critter 2

#10 - Happy Mother's Day! - Uses Bloom Lite cartridge.




Happy Mother's Day
Bloom Lite


Next go to Julie's Blog at the Cricut Chirp!

Blog Line Up:

• MCCR Favorite Project's Blog Hop - My Cricut Craft Room
• Sandy - Scrapbook Blessings
• Marilyn - ~ Marilyn's Cricut Cards ~
• Julie - Cricut Chirp
• Cindy - In Love with Paper!
• Faith - Faith Abigail Designs
• Luisa - L.E. Paper Studio
• Viviana - Crafting Designs by Viviana
• Erica - Erica's Projects




Jack O'Latern Halloween Card

Created for Operation Write Home

A2 size card.

Black mat 1: 4" x 5.25"
Pattern mat 1: 3.75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Black mat 2: 3.25" x 4.5"
Pattern mat 2: 3" x 4.25" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Slimy mat: 2" x 4.5" ; uses Martha Stewart border punch

Image: Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <JckOLtrn> on page 59. Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.

Text Font "BOO!": Varsity Letter Cricut cartridge, cut at .7" - all text uses the Narrow feature on Varsity Letter cartridge.

Accents: Googly Eyes, Viva Decor Pen (black)

Inside of card.

Black mat: 3.75" x 5"
White mat: 3.5" x 4.75"

Pattern border: .75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Image: Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <TrkRTrt2> on page 58. Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.

Ghoul Halloween Card

Created for Operation Write Home

 

A2 size card.

Black mat 1: 4" x 5.25"
Pattern mat 1: 3.75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Black mat 2: 3.25" x 4.5"
Pattern mat 2: 3" x 4.25" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Slimy mat: 2" x 4.5" ; uses Martha Stewart border punch

Image: Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <Ghoul> on page 40. Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.

Text Font "BOO!": Varsity Letter Cricut cartridge, cut at .7" - all text uses the Narrow feature on Varsity Letter cartridge.

Accents: Googly Eyes, Viva Decor Pen (black)

 

Inside of card.

Black mat: 3.75" x 5"
White mat: 3.5" x 4.75"

Pattern border: .75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Image: Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <JckOLtrn> on page 59. Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.



Slimy Octopus

Created for Operation Write Home

A2 size card.

Black mat 1:  4" x 5.25"
Pattern mat 1:  3.75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Black mat 2:  3.25" x 4.5"
Pattern mat 2:  3" x 4.25" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Slimy mat:  2" x 4.5" ; uses Martha Stewart border punch

Image:  Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <Slimy> on page 36.  Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.

Text Font "BOO!":  Varsity Letter Cricut cartridge, cut at .7" - all text uses the Narrow feature on Varsity Letter cartridge.

Accents:  Googly Eyes, Viva Decor Pen (black)

Inside of card.

Black mat:  3.75" x 5"
White mat:  3.5" x 4.75"

Pattern border:  .75" x 5" - paper from K&Company "TC Halloween and Fall"

Image:  Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" <JckOLtrn> on page 59.  Image colors are from Better Together Imagine.

Gross Monster

Paper Playtime Polka Dots + a Sentiment
August 20, 2012

A2 sized card.

Monster - Mini Monster's Cricut cartridge, 2.8 inches
Paper colors - Imagine More Cards

Sentiment - Craft Smart
Dripping Goo Stamp - Martha Stewart

Inside card.
Stamp - Craft Smart

This card will be shipped to Operation Write Home:

Back of card.  Stamped with Operation Write Home logo.

Beware

Cardztv Cahllenge:  Cardz TV DT Challenge #14 - "Happy Holidays - Pick One!" September 8, 2012

A2 size card.

Beware Monster - Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, 2.5 inches
Paper colors - Better Together Imagine cartridge.

Border - embossed using Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.

Inside of card lined for writing.

Back of card stamped for Operation Write Home.

Batty

Created for Operation Write Home

A2 sized card. 

Bat Monster - Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge, 3 inches
Paper Colors - Better Together Imagine cartridge

Accent - Viva Decor Pen

Inside of card - lined for writing.

Back of card - stamped for Operation Write Home.