Episode 105: Snowman Card and CCR Sizing Tutorial

Hi Crafters and Friends!  For this weeks Creative Critterz Imaginations blog post we are asked to use the Cricut Craft Room with our Imagines.  I LOVE using the CCR and my Imagine.  I now use my Imagine more than my Cricut Expression 2.  Which is shocking.  :)  Anywho, it's a lot of fun and the screen is a lot larger to play with.  One thing I had a real hard time with in the beginning is the sizing of the images.  I couldn't get my main images and my layers be the same size.  It was really frustrating.  I finally figured it out and made a little video explaining how to do it.  **Side note, it's my first time recording my screen, sorry it's not the best.  :) **

Here is my finished card:

Now remember today is the last day to submit an Imagine project to be on the CCI team.  I hope that everyone that has an Imagine and has the time signs up.  It's a lot of fun and it'll make you use your Imagine more.  :)

I'm also going to submit this card to my cousin's cookie blog, Lila Loa.  She is having a link up party right now.  Create a project using a snowman and share it w/ her on her blog.  Super fun.  :)  And her snowman cookies are ADORABLE!!!

Card Recipe:
Snow Friends Cricut Cartridge - 3.5"
Bubblegum Stripes Imagine Cartridge - Pink paper on the snowman
Snow Angel Imagine Cartridge - Blue Snowflake paper
My Pink Stampers Encourage Me stamp set
Peachy Keen Stamps Snow Cutie Face Assortment
Diamond Stickles
White Gel Pen
PTI - Hibiscus Burst and White cardstock

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Imagine DT Call & Thank You Card

Hi Crafters!  Before I share my project I wanted to announce a design team call that is happening over at the Creative Critterz Imaginations blog.  The main criteria is that you need an Imagine machine.  To see the details of what is involved and how to enter go HERE.  You have until next Wednesday to submit your project.

The project I wanted to share w/ you today I made w/ my Imagine.  This cut/design is from the Baby Boutique Imagine cartridge.  This is what the original image looked like:

I just used the center design for my card.  My cousin received his Eagle Scout and he wanted to send some thank you notes out to those that helped him.  This is what I created for him:

It's simple but he liked it.  If you have an Imagine please be sure to head on over to the Creative Critterz Imagination blog to try out for the design team.  :)

Card Recipe:
Baby Boutique Imagine cartridge
Nestabilities Oval Die
Argyle Cuttlebug Embossing folder
PTI - Enchanted Evening, White and Golden Harvest cardstock
PTI - Golden Harvest satin ribbon
Hero Arts Thank You stamp

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Episode 104: Bright Cupcake Card

It's the first Wednesday of the month which means it's time for the Simply Crafts challenge.  If you haven't heard of this challenge it's a specific Cricut cut challenge that Glora and I did together but others wanted to be involved as well so we opened it up to other crafters.  The cut for this challenge is the cupcake cut w/ the heart on it from the Sweet Treats cartridge.  Here is my version of this cut:

There is a giveaway for this challenge.  We are giving away Die Cuts, Chipboard, Flower Market and Glitter Charms from the Girls' Paperie Paper Girl collection.  To be eligible for this giveaway you need to submit a project over at the Simply Crafts blog.

Be sure to head on over to the Simply Crafts site to participate in this challenge and to see Gloras project.  I've already seen it and it is so adorable!

Card Recipe:
Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge
My Minds Eye Lemon Lime 6x6 Paper Pad
Diamond Stickles
PTI - Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shore and White cardstock
White Gel Pen

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It's That Time of Year...

OK, Christmas has come and gone, New Years was a blast, and the family has left.  You're thinking 'ahhh, a little relaxing time'.  Nope!  It's time to write your thank you notes!  I know, sigh, but make it simple and it'll be fast and painless.  :)  Here is a simple thank you card that I made using the Nursery Tails cartridge.  

This card is a 3.5" x 5" sized card.  Perfect size for a Thank You card.  The tree is sized at 5.25".  Then I cut out the bird 3 more times for accents.  One on the tree:

Once on the inside (which I flipped so it was facing the opposite direction):

And one for the outside of the envelope:

Easy!  Have fun making your Thank You cards this week!  :)

Also...  Do you have an Imagine and love making projects?  Be sure to stop by the Creative Critterz Imaginations blog tomorrow for some great news!

Card Recipe:

Nursery Tails Imagine cartridge

PTI - Dark Chocolate, Blueberry Sky and Vintage Cream Cardstock

SU! - Because I Care stamp set

Polka Dot Embossing Folder

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Episode 103: Boy Shaker Card

OK, this has to be the cutest boy card I've made.  I just love it so much.  I made this for my nephew, he just turned 5.  He loved the card and thought it was a lot of fun.  This cut came from the B is for Boy Cricut cartridge.  Enjoy!

Card Recipe:
B is for Boy Cricut Cartridge
My Pink Stampers Boy Crazy stamp set
Bo Bunny Blast Off! 6x6 Paper Pad
PTI - Pure Poppy, White, Spring Rain cardstock
Acetate Paper
Silver Beads
All Night Media Pop Dots (1/2" x 1/8" thick)
White Gel Pen

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