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Disney Pixar Blog Hop

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You have a chance to win this cart at Disney Dreamer Designs for the Disney Pixar blog hop!

Disney/Pixar Blog Hop -- Day TWO

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So I found the Disney/Pixar Blog Hop over at Creative Cutter Room  and decided to join in. I made a frame with the Disney character "Chip" as that is my dear hubby's nickname from childhood. I linked my project on Love to Crop's blog.  Thanks to Shawn and Melissa for hosting! Recipe: Black frame purchased from Walmart 14 3/8" x 7 1/4" Leaf/Acorn cardstock from Debbie Mumm Harvest & Holiday cut at 12" x 4 3/4" Chip from Cricut Disney Friends cart cut at 4" with Recollections cardstock Acorn from Cricut Disney Friends cart cut at 2", embossed with Cuttlebug folders Swiss Dots and Argyle CHIP letters from Cricut Don Juan cart cut at 3" with rust cardstock, shadow cut at 3" with mustard cardstock All items inked with Coffee Bean 

CREATIVE CUTTER ROOM CHALLENGE: SPORTS THEME

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This is a challenge posted by ABUSYBEE  for Creative Cutter Room .   Ready for another super fun challenge at the Creative Cutter Room? We have a Fun challenge for you today! The Challenge: Create A new project with a sports theme! Soccer, football, cheer-leading season starting soon? Get some thank you cards ready and waiting for those coaches! Awards night for cheer? Get working on some lay-outs!   In honor of my VA Tech Hokies, I decided to make this card and enter it into the CCR sports-themed challenge....GO HOKIES!!!   Recipe Striped card from DCWV Brown, white, maroon and orange paper from Recollections Maroon strip cut at 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" Go Hokies cut from Cricut Don Juan cart using Cricut Gypsy to join letters, inked with Coffee Bean Football cut from Cricut Life's a Party cart at 2" Football embossed with Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles folder and inked with Coffee Bean via brayer 3d-dots Orange ribbon

MODERN STYLE

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Card #1   Close-up Card #2   Close-up   Recipe Card #1 Light blue card from DCWV Sewing pattern cut at 5 1/4 x 4 Green geometric/sewing pattern cardstock from DCWV Green apple ribbon White ribbon for belt Model  8 (page 31) cut from Cricut Forever Young cart at 4" Black cardstock from Recollections Recipe Card #2 Light blue card from DCWV Sewing pattern cut at 2 3/4 x 4 Green geometric/polka dot/sewing pattern cardstock from DCWV Polka dot scallop border (page 24) cut with Cricut Elegant Edges cart at 1" Model 8 (page 31) cut from Cricut Forever Young cart at 4" Black cardstock from Recollections White ribbon for belt Celebrate with Style stamp from Ben Franklin stamped in tuxedo black

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SERVICE PROJECT

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I saw this post on My Pink Stamper's blog and wanted to participate, so I made three cards to send to Kathy and support her efforts in Wisconsin.  Please help too if you can.  See her request below. Recipe Pink card from DCWV Pink/Black polka dot paper from DCWV Model 3 (page 26) cut from Cricut Forever Young cart at 4" Pink Ribbon cut from Cricut Stand and Salute cart at 4" Pink stripe paper from My Mind's Eye Pink ribbon Zebra stripe paper from Recollections iRock bling from Imaginiscefor pendant Necklace created with silver pen You're Beautiful Inside and Out stamp from Michaels "I really need your help along with the your followers. Long story short. I am a nurse at the Medical of WI in Plastic and Reconstruction dept. We specialize in the forefront in reconstruction for breast cancer. Women from all over the country come to us. This year I/we decided to sponsor the breakfast for breast cancer survivors. 1500 women who have had...

TAKE NOTE...FROM THE TEACHER

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I made these note cards for my son's teacher and packaged them for him to surprise her. Small Apple Close-up Large Apple Recipe for Small Apple Apple- Cricut Just Because Cards cart cut at 4" Notebook paper- Cricut Simply Charmed cart cut at 3 1/2", lines colored with red and blue Martha Stewart pencils Clipboard- 4 x 3 1/4" Recollection cardstock- red, green, kraft & white Red ribbon Black polka dot paper 5 1/4 x 4 from DCWV Micro clip from Staples Red note card from DCWV Take note stamp with black tuxedo ink 3-d dots Recipe for Large Apple Apple- Cricut Just Because Cards cart cut at 5" Notebook paper- Cricut Simply Charmed cart cut at 4", lines colored with red and blue Martha Stewart pencils Clipboard- 4 1/2 x 3 3/4" Recollection cardstock- red, green, kraft & white Red ribbon Black polka dot paper 5 1/4 x 4 from DCWV Micro clip from Staples Black note card from DCWV Take Note stamp with black tuxedo ink 3-d d...

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BACK 2 SCHOOL

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  I made this toolbox for my youngest child's first day of school this year.  I included a few items for him to add to his backpack/lunchbox and of course, pencils in his favorite pattern of camouflage!   Here's the recipe:   Toolbox- cut at 9.25" with Cricut cart Sweet Tooth Boxes in red/black cardstock RYAN- cut at 2" with Cricut cart Nate's ABC's in black with white ink stitching Bus- cut at 2" with Cricut cart Nate's ABC's in yellow/black/white/green (all scrap pieces) and stamped in cooper/silver ink School Days- cut at 1" with Cricut cart Nate's ABC's in green Stars- cut at 1/2, 3/4, and 1" with Cricut cart George & Basic Shapes in yellow with black ink stitching For My Pink Stamper's blog hop submission:  This project meets my simple style of something creative to serve a practical purpose.  I just love cute gift packages...I know he's going to be really surprised!   I'm also entering this proj...

Companions to MPS Design Team Call Entry

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  I made these two companion cards to go along with my submission for My Pink Stamper's Design Team Call entry.  The popsicles were cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge by Cricut at 4" and then covered with Kaleidoscope embossing powder.  I used all of the same paper and colors. They look good enough to eat...especially since it has been one of the hottest weekends on record...stay cool!

My Pink Stamper Design Team Call

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Challenge: Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite Cricut cartridge using the following colors...... Orange Turquoise Green Brown (other optional color of your choice) Recipe: Orange Colorbok card- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 AC Patterned Paper- Heat Wave Polka dot- 4 x 5 1/4 Stripe- 1 1/2 x 5 1/4 Turquoise ribbon from Michaels Popsicles from Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge- cut at 3" AC Cardstock "Summer" in pink and yellow Fiskars "You're so....Sweet" stamped in Rich Cocoa on white cardstock 5/8 x 3 5/8 on AC Cardstock green 3/4 x 3 3/4 3-D pop up dots Stampendous embossing powder- Kaleidoscope My optional colors were yellow and pink as this paper was PERFECT for this challenge! I had so much fun creating this sweet card for Robyn's Design Team call...there are so many wonderful submissions...hope I have an opportunity to serve on her team and be really creative over the next 6 months!

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

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Made these tasty cupcakes for my friend Cathy's birthday lunch... had no idea her favorite flavor was lemon...they were YUMMY!

Gone to the Dogs

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Two generic cards I made featuring the dogs...WOOF!

Name Frames

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I took these pictures with my cell phone and no matter what I do, I can't change them to landscape.  Oh well, I wanted to post them anyway.  This was a great project for my coworkers little girls.  I will definitely being doing these for others...super simple!

You're tea-riffic!

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Thank you cards with different color schemes.
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I made this diaper cake for my coworkers new addition!

Holiday Goodies for Hubbie's Co-workers

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I made a few little goodies for my hubbie's co-workers: a sparkly ornament with bling and some Snowman soup! He said they absolutely LOVED their gift!

My Pink Stamper Design Team 2011- Challenge and Submission

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I'm so excited to have an opportunity to submit one of my creations for My Pink Stamper's Design Team! What an honor it would be to become one of the chosen two to complete the team! Challenge: "Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite cartridge using my favorite colors.... pink , green , brown , and another optional color of your choice." Here's my submission for the challenge: Recipe: Sweet Treats Cartridge- Cupcake3 cut at 2 1/2, plus blackout/shadow at same size Cricut Expression DCWV card- chocolate DCWV the Sweet Matstack- cupcake and plaid cardstock Best Occasions Textured Cardstock- green Recollections Cardstock- brown and pink Embossing with Cuttlebug, Sizzix "Candy Wrapper" folder, and Swiss Dots folder- embossed areas rubbed with pink chalk American Crafts Elements ribbon- pink iRock rhinestone for "Bling" Hi Cupcake! stamp from Joann's, stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa, and embossed ...

Christmas Cards

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I made these cards to give out to friends at Christmas.

Ghoulish Treats

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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's 14th birthday party with my new Cricut Cake. The tombstones are from the Cricut Happy Hauntings cart and made from fondant.

All the Pretty Flowers

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