CricutCircleChallenge-Technique Challenge

Hi Everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend.  I had a wonderful weekend because I decided not to do anything today... but CRAFT!!!! So it couldn't have been any nicer 8)

So as many of you know, I love to make these canvases.  I'd been meaning to make one of my middle son, Derek for a while now. I decided today was the day and I would also enter it into the current CricutCircleChallenge!!
All week long, they have been showcasing different techniques and the challenge was to use one of them on our projects.

I used the technique showcased by Michele Kovack on how to use Copic markers for shading and adding dimension.  Here is my project...

I used a 12x12 canvas which I bought at Joann's.

I love to hang these up.  I just think they are much more personal and fun than using a picture frame.

This cute little monkey is from Life's A Party Cricut Cartridge.

I used the Copic markers to add shading and some fur.  I know its hard to see because of the dark brown, but I was really happy with the way it looks.  I used the rag/Copic technique to add some color to his face,ears, hands & feet.  Also added some shading to the leaves.  This lit guy was cut at 2.5".

This pretty patterned ribbon is from Ribbon Offray (@Joann's).

The wooden tag (& wooden stars) are from Favorite Findings-Tags, Simple Stars (@Joann's).

I cut out the "cute" sentiment using Alphalicious Cricut Cart.

Derek's name I cut using Disney Pooh Font (Marker Shadow).

This picture I put on 4x4 coaster by Clear Scraps.  

I added some rub-on stickers and epoxy stickers.

I used a hole punch on the side to tie the different ribbons.

Isn't his lit' foot just the cutest thing!!! 

Thank you all for coming by. I hope you all have a great week! I can't believe it's August tomorrow!! Yikes. Where does the time go??

Friends

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share this simple cute card I made today.  Planning on sending it to a special friend....

Cardstock: Debbie Mumm Premium Prints

DragonFlies: Create A Critter
PKS: Everyday Character Face Assort.
Flowers: Prima

Tag & Phrase: Create A Critter

CHALLENGES:
PKS Challenge-Sketch with a Twist

Thanks everyone for coming by!!

Mexican Phil

Hey Everyone,
I know I have been MIA for a while.  I sort of lost my mojo 8(      I just couldn't get back into it, so I took a long break.
Anyways, this last weekend was my brother's birthday and I made him this card.  I really enjoyed making this, so I'm hoping my mojo is coming back!!  I sure have missed all of my crafty friends!!!
Hope you like it...

Embossing folder:  CuttleBug Happy Birthday
Digi: JustInklined Mexican Phil

CHALLENGES:
CRAFTY CREATIONS-Seeing Double

MORE THAN FAVORS-Whacky Wednesday
PAPER CUTZ-Anything goes
STAMP SOMETHING-Embellish it
CLEAR IT OUT TUESDAY-Anything Goes
MY CRAFT SPOT-Emboss It

Have a great week everyone!!

Paper Playtime-Anything with a Charm

Good morning my crafty friends.  Thank you so much for coming by and joining me for another great challenge at Paper Playtime.  This week, the challenge is to create anything with a charm.  Charms are so cute and fun to use.  So glad I got to use this one.  I actually got this from a baby shower I went to a few months ago.

Sizzix-Stars & Swirls embossing folder
Imagine Nursery Tails

Make sure you hop on over to Paper Playtime for more fun projects and ideas.  Can't wait to see what you create!!

Flaunt It Fridays-Pooh Font

Good morning everyone.  Thanks again for joining us for another fun challenge at Flaunt It Fridays.  This week we are using Disney's Pooh Font Cart  (baby Tigger and duckie on pg 61).  These lit' guys are so cute! Here is my card....

I printed and cut my images using my Imagine.  The cute sentiment is from 

Whimsy Stamps-Friendship Ticket Sentiments. 

Make sure and stop by FIF for more ideas and inspiration!! 

Have a great Weekend!!

Paper Playtime-Tall Card

Good Morning,
Thank you for joining us today at Paper Playtime for another fun challenge.  This week, we are asking that you make a tall card (9x8, scored at 4).  For an optional challenge we ask that you use your Cricut!! Yay!!
I don't usually make tall cards, so I had fun making this one....

I used Sizzix embossing folder on Core'dination paper.

I cut out the glove and ball using Sports Mania.

I cut out these letters with my Robotz cart.

I made this card for my son's baseball coach. The season is just about over, so this card plus a gift card will be a nice gift for him.  

Make sure you hop on over to Paper Playtime for more great projects and inspiration.  You can link up your project there.  Can't wait to see your cards!!

Have a great week everyone!!

Flaunt It Fridays-Wrap it Up

Happy Friday and thank you for joining me today for another fun challenge at Flaunt It Fridays.  This week we are using the cart Wrap It Up and the castle found on page 24.  Here is my card...

Castle: Wrap it Up
Princess: Once Upon a Princess
Happy: Straight from the Nest
Birthday:  Designer's Calendar

Make sure you hop on over to FIF for more ideas and inspiration.  Plus, don't forget about the challenge prize so make sure you get your projects in.
Have a great weekend everyone!!

Ding,Ding,Ding...Winner!!

Hi Everyone.
I want to apologize for just barely announcing the winner of the blog hop from 2 weeks ago.  It completely slipped my mind.

Anyways, the winner of the Life Is A Beach cart is ..........

Jessica of Chick-n-Scrap!!!!!

Congratz to you!!  Please email me your info at cricutlvr@att.net so I can get your cart out to you.

Thanks everyone for playing along and for all of your sweet comments!! 

Cricut Magazine

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share some exciting news!!  I was published in the April/May issue of Cricut Magazine!!
I've been wanting to tell everyone about it for months now! Finally, I can share...

Thank you everyone for coming by.  Thank you for all of your continued support and inspiration!!

Crafting with Cristina Companion Challenge #21

Good morning everyone.
Thank you for joining us for another fun challenge at Crafting with Cristina.  The challenge this week was chosen by our fellow DT member Ivette.  She has challenged us to a sketch and the twist is...it has to be a Mother's Day Card.  Pretty easy right???  Well I hope you all decide to play along with us and don't forget to visit the other DT members for more inspiration and ideas!!

Ivette's sketch

Flowers are Prima.
Butterfly was cut with Marvy Uchida punch.

Sentiment is computer generated.

Thank you everyone for coming by.  I can't wait to see what you all create!!