NOVEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Signs of Fall with Texture Challenge!

The Cricut circle monthly blog challenge was to make something "Fall" with a touch of texture. The rules were to create any type of project you would like (tag, altered project, mini album, etc.) but your project must be newly created for this challenge and include atleast 2 Cricut Image Cuts. I instantly thought about the photos that were taken last year of my daugther, Genevieve - she had just turned 2 and our regular photographer found this great little place with lots of pretty leaves, and great old buildings. My mom bought this dress and it was so cute so I just had to put it on her. I loved this dress and the photos turned out perfectly.

This challenge I used some Imaginisce paper -- too cute. (The little stripped back ground)

The red, orange, brown is all from Bazill - the kraft is from Joanns.

I cut out the shape from Art Philosophy initally I was going to use the stripe shapped back ground but then used the "negative" cut to create this which I love. This was designed on my gypsy and cut at approx 11.00.

The leaves were cut from different sizes from Autumn Celebrations so was the word Fall. I haven't used that cartridge much but I really like it. Very nice little fonts, easy to layer and just cute.

I added texture by embossing the acorn, the tree, and also "dry" embossing the stems on the leaves.

I really enjoyed making this layout and just love how it turned out.

Hope you enjoy -

Happy Scrappin'

Weekly Challenge #45: Run for the Border Challenge!

So when I saw this challenge I knew instantly what I wanted to make. This challenge was to use a border and make a project.

The rules and guidelines: Circle Blog Challenges are open to Cricut Circle Members only. Your project must be newly created for this challenge and include atleast 2 Cricut Image Cuts. You must submit a project to be entered into the Challenge Prize Drawing. One entry per person, please.

I kept it very simple but love the results.

I made these cute little table name plates. I used the Turkey border from Doodle Charms - cut at 1.5". I love the cute little turkeys. Just sitting on the plate waiting to be ate. MMMM Don't know about all the rest of you but we actually FRY a turkey and it's ohhhhh so good.

Paper - kraft for the base, and then the seaonal package from Cloud 9 Designs (bought at Joann's for really cheap). It has a mix of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas. It's not card stock just plain paper but I think it did very well for this type of project.

The little name box is from Art Philosohphy I just changed the size on my Gypsy -- due to I have one person in the family who has 9 letters so I had to make sure her name fit.

The letters are cut at 1" from Country Life - my all time goto cartridge for font.

I then used my chalks to give a little extra to the Turkey - he wasn't quit brown enough for me.

Hope you enjoy and Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Scrappin'

Weekly Challenge #44: Mini Album Challenge!

I've taken a couple of weeks off from doing alot of challenges. I've been really busy and the rest of the year will be no different. I know I'm busy for the next several weekends. Some family stuff and some crafty stuff.

This week I was thinking about an idea and it just happened to be something I could use for the Weekly Challenge with the Cricut Circle Blog - this week was to make a Mini Album.

The requirements were to use at least 2 cricut cuts and create a mini album.

A few months ago I came across this blog and found out that he actually is the person who created Campin' Critters. He is hosting a little Cartridge Callenge using of course Campin Critters. You should go check out Curt's blog here's the address: http://typecastcreative.blogspot.com/.

This would EXPLAIN why on the E2 /HSN Banner Contest he has this http://scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/2011/09/hsn-banner-contest.html hung on his cubile.

We recently went to a Covered Bridge festival in Rockville Indiana - and we stayed in an RV and went "camping". I didn't get a ton of photos so I only made a few different pages. Can I say one of my favorite cartridges has to be Campin' Critters? I love love love this cartridge. I have used it to make a Banner for the E2 HSN launch using this cartridge.

My favorite cuts on the the cartridge has to be the Moose Taking photos and the porcupine roasting marshmellows. I also love the shadow feature and the way the cuts are always perfect aligning on this cartridge.

I welded the Moose to a 5x5 square and cut him out again to make the top and bottom pages.

The rest of the pages are just cut at 5x5 and put a little 3x3 photo mat on it.
The animals very in size.

I also love Flocking the antlears on the Moose and using Google eyes. I think it just gives it a little more movement and fun.

I added a few stickles here and there like on the flame and on the marshmellow.

The paper is from Imaginisce, Happy Camper Line. Which when it was released I had searched all over the place for it. I love the cute yet pretty paper. I fell in love with this paper and is a really close 2nd to being my favorite paper line.

Happy Scrappin'