Autumn/Fall Card Sending Smiles

Good afternoon everyone. Sorry I have not posted this week but I have been having problems with my back & legs.

Yesterday was the start of the new Crafty Calendar Challenge but as yet I have not been able to make anything for it however hopefully within the next couple of days I will have a project up for you. The challenge is 'Spooky' and you really don't want to miss out as we are celebrating our 2nd birthday with lots and lots of sponsors.

Now I thought I would give you something to look at whilst I get back to normal (if that is possible lol). I have never made a real Autumn/Fall card before but whilst talking to my friend who has been living in Australia for almost three years now she said the thing she misses the most about our weather is the tree's changing colour and walking through all the crunchy leaves. 

So I designed this mainly in Design Studio last week but added the pumpkins from Cuttin' Up With Class which was cut in SCAL 2. As I couldn't cut this, my hubby did it for me, then I managed to ink all the pieces yesterday whilst sitting up in bed (not a good idea), then I put it together this morning with a little help from hubby holding and passing me things.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Cor'dinations & Bazzill

Gems used as screws - Kanban

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Charm - Unknown

Ribbon - Candy Prize

Twine - My Crafty Spot

Face Stamp - Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces'

Cricut - Expression

Cartridges - 

Heritage - Tree 5.25", 

Pooh & Friends - Leaves 1.5"

Everyday Paper Dolls - Wheelbarrow 1.75", Fork 1", Rake 0.75", Grass 1.5", Leaves 1".

SCAL 2 Pumpkins - 2" 

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Fantabulous - Leaves Are Falling

Peachy Keen Lets Face It Friday - Leaves

Bitten By The Bug 2 - Walk In My Garden 'Wheelbarrow'

Top Tip Tuesday - 2 Or More Ribbon, Lace, Twine

Celebrate The Occasion - Ribbon

Ladybug Crafts - Fall 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Whimsical Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments New Baby & Crafty Cutter Die Release

Good morning and thanks for stopping by.

Finally today is the day that Crafty Sentiments release the NEW baby images which are really cute and come with some great sentiments as well as their new Crafty Cutter Die Cutting Shape's.

This week we all used different images from the release and for my card I used 'Lucy With Her Rattle' and the 'It's A Girl' sentiment that comes with it. I also used the first to be released 'Vintage Label' die and then the stamped fancy edge is from a set I think that set is called 'Thank You' but I will correct it once I have checked.

Ok our challenge this week is to use 'Banner's' on your creations, now banner's are really popular at the moment and there are a few dies around to use, you can cut one on the Cricut like I did on or each just cut triangle's out by hand. We really don't mind we would just love to see your creations.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Coredinations

Designer Paper - Craft Creations

Image & Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Lucy With Rattle'

Die Cut Shaped Stamp - Crafty Sentiments 'Thank You'

Medium - Promarkers

Banner - Cricut 'Elegant Edges'

Baby Wording - Plantin Schoolbook

Brush & Lotion Bottle - Everyday Paper Dolls

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Sketchie Designs - Sketch

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Hanna's & Friends - Anything Goes 

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favourite Colours

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Celebrate

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Card For A Child

 I am sorry it is late I forgot to schedule it.  I had a really bad day yesterday and I am struggling to sit up at the moment so will have to edit in small stages!!

Bitten By The Bug 2 Plus Karaoke Boy

Good evening all, thank you for popping by today. 

Here I have my last couple of projects I have made with my Cricut. 

Over at Bitten By The Bug 2 they have two challenges going on and I have combined the two together, I hope that is ok if not please delete my entries.

 The first challenge was to use the cut 'Time 4 Fun' from the Cuttin Up cartridge but I don't have that one so made my own cut using Plantin Schoolbook. The second challenge is to create a project using the word 'Classroom'. Now both of these hard me stuck for a while but then as always I reverted back to my teaching days and made a reward chart.

This works best with young children probably reception year or maybe year 1, this is equivalent to Kindergarten I believe in the U.S. As you can see on the second picture I cut out 30 stars for the number of pupils in the class and the object is that once all the stars have made it onto the chart the children get a free session to do whatever activity they wish for the afternoon.

Classroom, rewards and time 4 fun were cut from Plantin Schoolbook and the books, scissors and glue are from Locker Talk. I actually cut the scissors, glue and books for another project but the person they were for changed her mind so they fitted nicely into this project. 

This is how I love to see the chart, the children can write their initials on the stars if they want to. I have also changed shapes each time it has been filled in the past.

Supplies:-

Scrapbook Paper - Sugar Tree 'Steve's Pages SF13'

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Border Die - Xcut 'Scallops'

White Pen - Sakura

Other challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Simon Says Stamp - Dies To Die For

Craft Us Crazy - School or End Of Summer

My second project is a simple card for a boy and this is where I struggle with the Cricut because I always think my cards have too much white space lol. I used lots of different embossing folders on this card for texture and interest and all the cuts are from Paper Dolls For Everyday. Maybe one day I will be happy with this type of card. At least they come in handy for my god children's friends!

                                     

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots', 'Tiny Bubbles', 'Houndstooth' & 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiments - Unknown (I won this stamp set ages ago but I can't remember who from if anyone recognises them please let me know so I can give credit)

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
The Crazy Challenge - Men Only
Stamps R Us - Birthday Card
Top Tip Tuesday - For A Child
Celebrate The Occasion - Birthday With Balloons
My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Just before I go I want to remind you all of the upcoming new release from Crafty Sentiments . On Tuesday we will be launching the brand new Crafty Cutter Die as well as the new monthly baby release so you won't want to miss it.

I will be back Tuesday with my project for the new release.

My Craft Spot Cricut Challenge & A Few Others

Good evening, when I saw the challenge at My Craft Spot of 'Fall Leaves' I knew immediately what I wanted to use. I have admired this frame from Pooh & Friends for ages but never really had reason to cut it and although I have no reason for it yet the challenge was enough to get me started lol. I have not added a sentiment as yet because I don't know who or what I shall use this for yet.

This is a larger than average 7" square card with the frame cut at 6" and tigger cut at 2.75". I was very brave and even inked all the leaves before sticking them down, although I admire this technique on other people's blog's it always frightens me to do it. I do actually love how it turned out though.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Cartridge - Pooh & Friends

Ink - Momento 'Rich Cocoa'

Challenges I would like to enter this into:- 

**I was a little unsure on a couple of challenges as I have not used a stamped image if incorrect please accept my apologies and delete, thanks.**

My Craft Spot - Fall Leaves

Whimsical Wednesday - Fall Colours

Cooking With The Cricut - Colours of Autumn

Tuesday Throwdown - Fall

Paper Pretties - Use Fall As Inspiration

Scrapalicious USA - Fall Theme

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Delightful Challenges - Happy Fall Y'All

Penny's Paper Crafty - Fall

4 Crafty Chicks - Fall or Autumn

Crafts 4 Eternity - Autumn Days

Crafty Catz - Autumn

Just before I go I want to remind you that Tuesday will be the new baby release & the new Crafty Cutter Die release at Crafty Sentiments.

Cricut Halloween

Good morning, the weather is beautiful here today but the question is will it last into the weekend? Probably not is the usual not. Why does that happen we have lovely weather Monday to Friday but come the weekend when most people can get out we have dreadful weather.

Today I bring you the first of three Cricut only projects I have made although I did use stamps for the 'Boo' and the ghost face.

The challenge over at Bitten By The Bug 2 is to use Tags, Bags, Boxes & More to create a 3d project, I do not have this cart so made my own box instead.

I made this coffin treat box and added the little ghost element for a bit of fun and then stamped 'Boo' on the inside, the stamps I used for this I have had since I began crafting and they were still sealed, that is shameful isn't it! I also stamped the ghost's face using my Peachy Keen stamps. The orange trim is something else I have had forever, I picked it up in a charity shop thinking it would come in handy for Halloween but I think this is the first time I have used it.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill

Stamps - See D's 'Dot to Dot 50504' & Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces PK-944'

Embossing Ink - Tim Holtz

Embossing Powder - Unknown

Cricut - Expression

Orange Ribbon - Charity Shop

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Bitten By The Bug 2 - TBBM 3d Item

Getting Cricky With K Andrew - Halloween

Creative Stamp Friends - Anything But A Card

Use It Tuesdays - Unused Stamps

Cardz TV - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Sketchy Colours - Orange, White & Black