Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

Good evening and thank you for popping by today.

As I have a few spare days I have decided my Cricut is going to become my friend and not my enemy when it comes to creating cards and projects. I have had my Cricut for nearly two years now and mainly use it to create mats and layers for my stamped image cards unless I am asked for that certain something from a customer or family member. I have seen a lot of lovely projects around blogland which is what has spurred me on and with that said here is my Cricut only card.

Some of you may remember the door plaque I made for my god son's bedroom HERE, well it turns out it is admired by some of his friends and in fact I have made three others for friends of his since. 

With that in mind I went with this card for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge which this week is 'It's A Pirates Life'. I am sure it will get used in due course.

This is a 6" square card, the 'A Pirates Life For Me' sign was a freebie I got from Create With TLC and I think it is just perfect for my card. The skull and cross bones I made myself using SCAL 2 from a clipart image. I used glossy accents on the eye patch, eyes, nose and mouth and then enamel accents for the teeth. Plus I was really brave and edged the pirate sign and sentiment with a black ink pad.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Bazzill

Sign - Create With TLC

Seniment - Computer Generated

Skull & Cross Bones - SCAL 2

Glossy & Enamel Accents - Ranger

Happy Birthday With A Sprinkle Of Sugar

Good afternoon, I made this card a few days ago and keep forgetting to post it so here it finally is. I have been having a play with some scraps and this cute Sugar Nellie image. I used my Cricut to die cut the scalloped circle.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Echo Park 'A Walk In The Park'

Image - Sugar Nellie 'Honey Pip'

Sentiments - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear 'Birthday Hugs'

Medium - Promarkers

Button - Echo Park

Twine - Echo Park

Mats & Layers - Cricut 'Elegant Edges' Cartridge

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

The Sugar Bowl - Sketch & Use Scraps

Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes

Stamps R Us - Birthday

By The Cute & Girly - Bright & Beautiful

Ooh La La - Punches & Dies

Anything Goes - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine - Button It Up 

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Dies To Die For

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girl's

Ruby's Rainbow - For The Girls

Delicious Doodles - Cute As A Button

One Stop Crafts - Girlie

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Birthday Card

Crafty Sentiments 'Happy Birthday' Challenge

Good morning and welcome to this week's challenge over at Crafty Sentiments Designs which is a nice easy one of 'Happy Birthday'. 

I have made another of my just in case cards and this one is for a little girl. I think this image is so cute and love to use it with these fun bright colours, perfect for children although I am nearly at the end of this pad and I don't think it is sold any more boohoo. 

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - K & Co 'Sparkly Sweet'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Primrose - Blowing Bubbles'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Patches & Stitch'

Medium - Promarkers

Flowers - Prima

Pearl Brad - Dovecraft

Border Die - Nellie Snellen 'MFD 023'

Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Sketchie Designs - Sketch
Simon Says Stamp - Film or Song Inspired 'I'm forever blowing bubbles'
My Mum's Craft Shop - Happy Birthday
Delightful - Girly Girl
Crafty Emma's - 4 Different Embellies 'Flower, Pearl Brad, Ribbon & Glossy Accents'
Totally Stampalicious - For A Child
Lexi's Creations - For A Child
Top Tip Tuesday - For A Child
Crafting For All Seasons - Birthdays
Whimsical Wednesday - Just Because

That's all from me today, my back is playing up so cannot sit still for too long. Please pop over to the challenge blog and see all the other fabulous creations from the design team.

Beary Hugs For You

Good afternoon. I just wanted to show you a card I made today to add to my just in case pile, you see I have these children that appear in my craft room on the lookout for a card for their friend's whose birthday is that day and they have forgotten!! 

I made another of the ribbon flowers I made before and have to say I really like them.

I don't normally show you the inside but as I saw a couple of challenges wanting it here it is.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Prima 'Annalee'

Image - Belles 'n' Whistles 'Beary Hugs'

Sentiments - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear 'Birthday Hugs'

Medium - Promarkers

Pearls - Kanban

Ribbon - Panda Ribbons

Button - Stash

Twine - My Craft Spot 'Pink Sorbet'

Mats & Layers - Cricut 'Elegant Edges' Cartridge

Moving Along With The Times - Sktech

Elphine House - Beary Cuddles

The Crazy Challenge - Birthday's

Lothian Crafts - Handmade Flowers

Cupcake Cards & Crafts - Pink & Green

Passion For Promarkers - Beary Special

Truly Scrumptious - Decorate The Inside

Crafty Purple Frog - Birthdays

Craft Your Day's Away - Handmade Flowers

Paper Sundae's - Decorate The inside

Crafty Sentiments New Manga Digital Release & 'Spots & Stripes' Challenge

Good morning and welcome to this week's Crafty Sentiments Challenge which is 'Spots & Stripes' but this week is a little different as we are also showcasing our NEW Manga Digital Range which goes on sale today HERE.

As you may remember I had to unfortunately miss out on last week's challenge due to being away so this week I have two cards for you! My first card features Jack - 'Let's Go Out'. I think this image is perfect for teenage boys, Jack looks very trendy and stylish with his smart clothes and mobile phone attached to his ear, isn't that the way all teenagers look these days!

Jack Supplies:-

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Summer Driggs 'Falling For Fall'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Jack Let's Go Out'

Medium - Promarkers

Border Punch - Nellie Snellen 'MFD 023'

Twine - My Craft Spot

Pearls - Kanban

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Carly's Sketches - Sketch

C.R.A.F.T - Children

Card Makin' Mama's - Use A Digi

Totally Gorgeous - It's A Boy Thing

St Luke's Charity - 1 Patterned Paper, 2 Pearls, 3 Punches & 4 String

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' - For A Teenager

Creative Stamp Friends - For A Man/Boy

For my second card I used Sally - 'Going Out' and again this image is another that could be used for the older child. I really love these new Nitwit papers and I chose to cut the doily from the heart piece to match the hearts on Sally's top and hair clip.

Sally Supplies:-

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collections 'Pink Swear Kit'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Sally Going Out'

Medium - Promarkers

Doliy & Flower Die - Marianne Creatables 'LR0130'

Swirls - Spellbinders 'Floral Accent'

Heart Gems - Unknown

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Designs - Sketch

Card Mad Fairy - Use Flowers

Allsorts - Flowers & Swirls

I Did It - Anything Goes


Just before I go I wanted to let you know that Crafty Sentiments are going to be having their own Die Range, here is a sneaky peak of the first one that is available on pre-order now over at the Crafty Sentiments Store.



That's all from me for now but please don't forget to pop by the challenge blog and see all the other images and creations made by my fellow team mates.