OWH VCMP - Bee's Knees

The ninth challenge for the OWH VCMP is to create a card with a bee.

Cricut Cartridge:  Paisley
Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Oxford Lane" 6" x 6" pack
Embossing:  Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.
Sentiment:  Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals" stamp set.
Ribbon:  from Michaels
Sketch:  OWH Sketch #40

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

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Mat 2 (flower pattern) = 5 1/4" x 1 3/4". Embossed with Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.
• Mat 3 (blue pattern) = 5 1/4" x 2 1/4".  Embossed with Cuttlebug "Honeycomb" folder.
• * Mats 2 and 3 were attached together on a white card stock and then embossed.
• Mat 4 (black in center) = 2 7/8" x 2 7/8".
• Mat 5 (yellow pattern) = 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".
• Ribbon = from Michaels.

• Bee = cut at 2" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; [Bee] found on page 25 of the folder.  The initial image was cut 3 times to give the bee a chipboard effect before attaching to the card.
• Sentiment "You're the Bee's Knees" = from Scrappy Mom's "Amusing Animals" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:

• Mat 1 (black) = 5" x 3.75".
• Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5".
• Bee = cut at 1 3/4" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; [Bee] found on page 25 of the folder. 

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.

If Friends Were Flowers

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #11: Use Foam Tape

If Friends were flowers . . . I'd pick you!

Cricut Cartridges:  Paisley
Designer Paper:  My Mine's Eye:  Reunion

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

Card Recipe:

• Mat 1 (red polka dot pattern) = 5.25" x 4".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
• Fence:  use Martha Stewart punch on 1.5" x 5.25" white card stock.

Cricut Paisley cartridge

• Flowers (with face) = cut at 2" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; found on page 27 of the folder.  Edges inked wiht Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  Flower mounted with foam tape.
• Face (on flower) = 1/2" image from Peachy Keens PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment set.  Pink chalk added to cheeks.
• Twine = wrapped around flower pedals and taped on backside.  Twine is Friendship Twine purchased from Walmart in the children's craft section.
• Flowers (without faces) = one at 1.5" and two at 1".  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
• Sentiment "If friends were flowers . . . "  "I'd pick you!" = from Scrappy Mom's "Designers Choice" stamp set.

Martha Stewart punches

• Fence: use Martha Stewart punch on 1.5" x 5.25" white card stock.
• Baker's Twine = from the Paper Studio.  Attached with a bead of white glue.
• Smaller flowers = from Martha Stewart punch.  Center of flowers created with Liquid Pearls.



Inside of Card

Inside of card:

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

Inside of Card

• Flowers = from Martha Stewart punch.

Zebra in a Car

Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown:  The challenge is transportation.

A2 sized card = 5.5" x 4.25"

Card Recipe:
Mat 1 (blue) = 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug "Charles" folder.
Mat 2 (light green) = 5" x 3.75".
Mat 3 (chevron pattern) = 1.25" x 5".  Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.
Fence = 1" x 5".  Punch made by Martha Stewart.
Baker's Twine = from the Paper Studio.
White Brads = from Imaginisce.

Zebra from Cricut Paisley cartridge

Zebra in Car = cut at 2.5" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; found on page 71 of folder.  Pattern papers from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.  Zebra and car mounted with foam tape.  Stitching around tires created with white gel pen.
Twine around neck of Zebra = Sew Easy twine.
Cloud = from Frisker's punch.  Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.  Cloud mounted with foam tape.

Bird on Sign Post from Cricut Songbird cartridge

Bird and Sign Post = cut at 1.5" using flip feature from Cricut Songbird cartridge; found on page 67 of folder.  Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.  Image mounted with foam tape.  Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.
Sentiment "Yippee!" = from Scrappy Mom's "Designer's Choice" stamp set.

Inside of Card

Inside of Card:
Mat 1 (brown pattern) = 5" x 3.75".  Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.
Mat 2 (white) = 4.5" x 3.5".
Cloud = m Frisker's punch. Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Distress Ink.

Bird and Sign Post from Cricut Songbird cartridge

Bird and Sign Post = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Songbird cartridge; found on page 67 of folder. Paper from My Mind's Eye Nutmeg pack.  Stitching created with white gel pen.
 

Sunglasses - You Are My Sunshine

A2 sized card = 5.5" X 4.25"
Cricut Paisly cartridge

Here's how I created this card:

• Mat 1 (seahorse pattern paper) = 5.25" x 4".  Paper from The Paper Studio "A Day at the Beach."  Corners rounded 1/2". 
• Mat 2 (coral border) = 4" x 1".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug border folder (don't know name of folder.)  Half pearls added in center of embossed flowers are from Michaels.
• Sunglasses = cut at 1.5" from Cricut Paisley cartridge; <Sunglass> on page 56 of folder.  Green glasses embossed with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  Yellow glasses embossed with Cuttlebug Script Texture folder.  Coral glasses embossed with The Paper Studio Tiny Stars folder.  Sunglasses are mounted with foam tape and have stickles added to accent center.
• Tag = cut at 2.25" from Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge; <Tag> on page 80 of the folder.  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
• Sentiment "You are my Sunshine" = from Scrappy Mom's Amusing Animals stamp set.
• Ribbon from Michaels.

Inside of card

Inside of card:

• Mat 1 (beige) = 5" x 3.75".  Bottom corners of mat rounded at 1/2".  Edges of mat inked with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
• Mat 2 (green border) = 3.75" x 1".  Mat embossed with Cuttlebug border folder (name of folder unknown).

Owl Birthday Card

A2 sized card.  All paper colors from Cricut Imagine Best Friends cartridge.

Mat 1 (flower print) = 5.25" x 4"
Mat 2 (plaid) = 5" x 3.75"
Mat 3 (flower print) = 3.5" x 2.25"
Mat 4 (light blue) = 3.25" x 2"

Owl = cut at 3" from Cricut Paisley cartridge, <Owl1>, page 42 of folder.

Sentiment = "Happy Birthday!" as well as red swirls - unsure (may be Hero Arts)

All paper edges inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.

Owl mounted on foam dots.

Inside of card.

Mat 1 (flower print) = 5" x 3.75"
Mat 2 (beige) = 4.75" x 3.5"

Border (flower print) = created from EK Success scallop border punch.  Border length cut to size of beige mat.

Balloon = created from Martha Stewart punch.  String from balloon is hand-drawn from red glitter/gel pen.

Paper colors from Cricut Best Friends Imagine cartridge.   Edges of mats inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.

Snail Mail

Operation Write Home :  Pizzazz Blog Skip

A2 size card.

Black mat 1:  5.25" x 4"
Pattern mat 1:  5" x 3.75"
Black mat 2:  4.5" x 3.25"
Pattern mat 2:  4.25" x 3"

Snail:  Paisley Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" (mounted on foam tape)
Butterfly:  Martha Stewart punch (two butterflies, one on top of other)
Sentiment: "Snail Mail" from My Pink Stamper "More Punny-licious" stamp set.  Memento ink used:   Tuxedo Black
Paper colors:  Best Friends Imagine cartridge

Accents:  Liquid Pearls (on butterfly), Glossy Accents (cheeks of snail), Viva Decor Pen (black accents on corners), Stickles (inner portion of flower)
Twine used to outline the shell on snail.
White gel pen used to accent flower petals
Tim Holtz ink used around cuts:  Tea Dye distress ink
Memento ink used around some cuts:  E-400 Rose Bud

Inside of card.

Black mat:  5" x 3.75"
White mat:  4.75" x 3.5"
Pattern border strip:  5" x .75"

Flower:  Paisley Cricut cartridge, cut at 2" (button feature of snail)
Paper colors:  Best Friends Imagine cartridge

Accents:  Liquid Pearls (inner portion of flowers on paper)
White gel pen used to accent flower petals.
Memento ink used around flower:  ME-400 Rose Bud