FCCB Challenge #134: Boo Spectacular

Hello everyone,

Its time for another challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This week we are challenging you to make a Halloween project using the colors orange and black.

I had some fun with this challenge and I couldn't resist using my Happy Haunting Cart. I also had some fun with my Martha Stewart Spiderweb Punch Around the Page set to create the card base. I started the base two 5 inch square black cardstock. I really love the effect and I will be trying this again with some of my other punch sets.

What was used:
Cricut Happy Hauntings
Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up
Martha Stewart Spiderweb Punch Around the Page Set
Pattered Paper from stash
Recollections Cardstock
Recollection Little Monsters Stamp set
White and Black pens

I hope you will have a chance to see the projects the DT have submitted for this challenge over at FCCB. Please cut your favorite Halloween image from your Cricut and join in with us too.

Happy Scrapping!
Judy

FCCB Challenge #132: Columbus Day

Hi everyone,

Happy Columbus day! We are celebrating Columbus day over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog so we are challenging you to make a project using a ship.

I made a simple 4 1/4 X 4 1/4 easel card for my project this week.

What was used:

Cricut Wall Decor and More

Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink

Cuttlebug Bubbles Embossing Folder

DCWV The Spring Fling Patterned Paper

Recollections cardstock

Celebrate It Sheer ribbon

Sentiment was printed from my computer

Corner Rounder

I hope you will be one of the lucky ones to have the day off this Columbus Day to stay home and do some crafting. I hope you will create a card for our challenge and join in with us at FCCB. 

Happy Scrapping

Judy

FCCB Challenge #130: Birthday Celebration

Hello everyone,

Its time for a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. Our theme this week is Birthday Celebration. Our challenge to you is to make a birthday project using a candle.

This past Saturday we had a double party for my daughter and son. I decided to make banners for their party. My kids were given Finnish names so its hard to find anything with their names in the US, so I made them pennant banners with their names.

What was used:
Cricut Pretty Pennants
Cricut American Alphabet
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys
Cricut Birthday Bash
Cricut Doodlecharms
Recollection Cardstock
DCWV Shimmer cardstock
DCWV Cotton Bloom Stack
K&Company Graduation Paper Pad
K&Company Confetti Die-cut Cardstock
Crop-a-dile and Large Eyelets
Bead Landing Jute Cording

I hope you will have a chance to visit us over at FCCB and see the projects our DT have made to share with you. Please join in and link your projects with us.I can't wait to see what you have made.

Happy Scrapping!
Judy

FCCB Challenge #128: Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Hello everyone,

I hope you are having a wonderful day! I had a crazy week last week with getting ready for a big promotion for the classes I teach and helping to plan our block party! Both on the same day! The block party was a huge success and I had loads of sign ups for my classes but I am so happy to be back to a little less stress.

Lets get into our challenge this week at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week we are challenging you to make a project with some sort of automobile (planes, trains, cars, bikes, etc). I used Everyday Pop Up Cards to make a pop-up card. I have had this card for  awhile, used it a few times but never did a pop-up.

I used my Gypsy to size the airplane onto the pop-up card so that I pop-up image would have the layers.

What was used:
Cricut Gypsy
Cricut Everyday Pop Up Cards
Recollections cardstock
DCWV Metallic cardstock
Ribbon from my stash
Ranger Broken China Distress Ink
Black Bling

Now that I am back on target I have to announce the winner of the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mask from the FCCB blog hop two weeks ago.

The winner by Random.org is......

....... The Busy Bucharoo! Congrats I will be contacting you for your mailing address.

I hope you will stop by FCCB and join in this weeks challenge.

Happy Scrapping!
Judy

FCCB Challenge #127: On The Job

 Hello Everyone,

It's time for another challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This week we are challenging you to make a project with an occupational character (police, mail carriers, doctors, teachers, etc).

I made this card for my daughters class to give to our local Fire fighters. The kids had a fun afternoon wih the guys who welcomed them and showed them around the station. I enjoyed the trip too. I made the card 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 to give the kids enough space to sign it.

I like to cut the accessories from the Paperdolls Carts a few times in different colors  and edit them so that the images have different color layers. As I did with the fire truck (the firefighters have white trucks in our city).

What was used:

Cricut Everyday Paperdolls

Peachy Keen Everyday Character Faces Assortment

Stampendous Happy Messages Stamp Set

DCWV Patterned Paper

Recollections Cardstock

Signo White Pen

Black ink

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

FCCB's Eight Cricut Crawl

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to CraftyJAR and the EIGHTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

Summer is coming to an end and we are all getting ready for BACK TO SCHOOL...each Design Team member will be featuring an original BACK TO SCHOOL Project that includes a SCHOOL RELATED  Item, such as crayons, rulers, pencils, book, school bus, etc. along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.

If you've come from visiting Jayne at Jayne Designs, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start HERE.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Back to School" project at FCCB!

How fun is that? 

For my project...

What was used:

Cricut Mother's Day Bouquet

Cricut Art Philosophy

Close to my heart Chipboard Tag

My Pink Stamper School Days Stamp Set

DCWV Grade School Stack

Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch

Pens and Pencils

Celebrate It votive holder

Ribbons, twine, buttons, Stickles, cardstock and inks from stash

Time for a prize:

I am giving away a Tim Holtz idea-ology Flourish Mask to one lucky person to be chosen by Random.org. All you need to do is comment on this post and leave a way to get in touch with you. If you are not a follower of my blog it would be lovely if you  decided to become a follower.

Now it's your turn! Let's see your BACK TO SCHOOL projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

Next stop...Karen's blog, Simply Frenzied. Go see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest! If you get lost please go back to FCCB to get back on track.

Happy Crawling!

Judy

FCCB Challenge #125: National Tooth Fairy Day

Hello Everyone,

Its time for another challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week I am very excited to be showcasing a beautiful stamp set from our sponsor Jaded Blossom.

 

Our challenge to you this week is to create a project using a tooth, the Tooth Fairy or a smile. Join us while we celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day. Remember you must use a Cricut cut on your card to be entered into our challenge. One lucky entrant will win the two stamp sets that some of the FCCB DT used. 

 The card base is 5 1/2 X 5 1/2

I think the sentiments on this stamp set are just so darling and the images stamped beautifully! I especially like the one I used on my card. The tooth on the flag is also from the stamp set; I first stamped the image, cut it out and then popped it up with pop dots. Here is a full look at this stamp set.

What was used:

Jaded Blossom Tooth Notes Stamp Set

Cricut A Child's Year Cartridge

Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

My Mind's Eye Blush 6x6 Paper Pad

Recollections Cardstock (Shimmer and Glitter)

Ranger Victorian Velvet Distress Ink

Cotton Candy Devine Twine

Pop Dots

Please stop by Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog and see how the DT have used the Jaded Blossom stamp set and their Cricut to inspire you. Then join in the challenge for your chance to win the  stamp sets we used.

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

FCCB Challenge #123: Jump In and Cool Off

Hello Everyone,

Its Monday so there is another challenge up at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week I am very excited to be showcasing products from our sponsor Canvas Corp.

This week our Challenge is Jump In and Cool Off! We challenge you to make a project with a water theme (pool, beach, water park, etc.). To make my project I had a choice of the Beach Collection or the Nautical Collection. I chose the Nautical Collection to work with. Here is a look at the papers and other goodies I had to play with.

 I received 24 sheets of this gorgeous paper, cork sheet, kraft cards and envelopes, mini canvas flags and hemp rope.

Box opened

I decided to make a card box set for my project with a Nautical Theme. I was really inspired by the anchors on the paper. I cut my sailboat and the shape card from Just a Note cartridge and the anchors and ship's wheel from Life is a Beach cartridge. I used some of the Canvas Corp paper in my E2 and it cuts beautifully.

I started with a wooden craft box for and painted the inside of the box with a beige paint then covered the outside with the Anchors and Red dots papers. I also added a little anchor to the envelop to coordinate with the box set.

 Shape Card

 Shape card opened

 Set of 5 cards and envelopes included in the box set

The flags were lightly inked 

Opened box, the edges were also inked. I copied the design of the cards in the box so that the recipient of the set will have a reminder of the cards after sending them out. 

What was used:

Canvas Corp Nautical Paper Collection

Canvas Corp Canvas Minis

Canvas Corp Hemp cord

Canvas Corp 5 X 7 Kraft Cards and Envelopes

Cricut Just a Note

Cricut Life is a Beach

Art Minds Craft Box

Other plain card stock

EK Success Scalloped Scallop Edge Punch

Colorbox Chalk Inks

Apple Barrel Beige Craft Paint

I hope you will join us this week for our challenge one lucky person will come away with a Prize Package from Canvas Corp. Please stop by Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog and see the inspiring projects from rest of the DT and join in with us.

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

FCCB Challenge #121: Wedding Bliss

Hello everyone,

It Monday so its time for a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week our challenge is Wedding Bliss: Make a project for a special couple (Wedding or Anniversary). I cheated a bit for this one because because tomorrow is my 8th wedding anniversary. So the card I made is for my sweetie.

He is more of a funny card guy so I know he will love this one. I printed the sentiment and the inside of the card from my computer.

I put the little froggy on an Action Wobble to make the card even more fun. 

Inside the card.

Here is a picture of us near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge two weeks ago.

What was used:
Cricut Paisley
Wobble Action Springs
Panduro Hobby Patterned Paper
Cardstock: We R Memory Keepers and Recollections
Imaginisce iRock Rhinestuds
Colorbox chalk ink

Please visit us at  Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, see the gorgeous creations from our DT and join in our challenge this week. 


Happy Scrapping!
Judy

FCCB Challenge #120: Sunny Days

Hello everyone,

Its another Monday so there is a new challenge up at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. We are challenging you to make a project with a yellow sun. Although its my week off from the DT this week I wanted to join in with the ladies for two reasons.

1) The theme Sunny Days. I still can't get over the weather in the Cali Bay Area it hasn't rained in months. It always Sunny Days here but we could use some rain.
2) I am celebrating a huge milestone in my weight loss journey. I have been on Weight Watchers for one year. I have lost 52 lbs and I have just reached the top end of my health weight range. I still have 9 lbs to go so my journey is not over just yet!

So I made this card to celebrate me! I have been enjoying the sunny days hiking in the Bay Area hills (with girlfriends).

 I also made the card interactive by making the sun a slider moving up over the hills.

I also used one of My Pink Stamper's sentiments from her Never Give Up set. When I saw this set I just had to have it because this particular sentiment has been my mantra throughout my journey. 

Here are some before and after photos of me. In the first photo I cutting from a Gypsy for the first time. The second was taken in December 2011 and the last photo shows me with one of my hiking girlfriends about a three weeks ago.

What was used:

Cricut Pink Journey (walker)

Don Juan (sun)

Everyday Paperdolls (grass, hills and path)

Stand and Salute (clouds)

Gypsy

My Pink Stamper Never Give Up Stamp set

Studio G $1 punches (for the flowers)

Inks and Stickles

Recollections Basics Light Blue Distressed Paper

Cardstock: Recollections and We R Memory Keepers

I hope you will join in with us this week. I can't wait to see what you will come up with.

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

FCCB Challenge #119: Yummy, Yummy!

Hello everyone,

Its Monday so its time for another challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This week our  challenge is Yummy Yummy! Make a project with any type of Summer dessert (ice cream, popsicle, fruit etc.).

I have always done cards for my challenges but this week I have decided to to go back to my basics. I made a scrapbook page. I have had these photos printed for a while now (along with another 100), I am so behind! They were perfect for the challenge theme.

These pictures were taken were taken of my kids and a few friends after a lovely summer pool day back in MA. 

What was used:

Cricut Birthday Bash

Cricut Straight From The Nest

DCWV The Fun in the Sun Summer Stack

DCWV Cotton Bloom Stack

DCWV The Summer Days Cardstock Stack

DCWV Glitter Stack

We R Memory Keepers Cardstock

American Crafts Haute Ribbon: Cosmo

Popdots

Please join us at FCCB and see the absolutely yummy projects our DT have created. I can't wait to see what you have created.

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

FCCB #117 - B-B-Q Time

Hello everyone,

Its time for a new challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This is last 
challenge in my first term as a FCCB DT member. I said  first because I was 
chosen to continue on with the DT for a second term. I am really excited about
 that. Before I get into this week's post I would like to say goodbye to the ladies 
I served with in the over the past four months and say welcome to the ladies 
I will be working with for the next four months. 


This month's theme is B-B-Q Time. Make a project using hotdog, hamburger, 
etc (BBQ or Picnic foods). This month I was inspired by beautiful summer shape
cards in Paper Crafts Magazine. I made a hamburger shaped card.

 

Close up of patty

Close up of the flag

I could not keep it way from my son. He really does not like eating meat like 
most almost 5 year olds but it it is in the form of a hamburger he will 
happily eat it up! 

What was used: Cricut Gypsy
Paperdolls for Everyday (hamburger)
Simply Charmed (text)
Create A Critter (flag)
DCWV Summer Dream Stack
We R Memory Keepers cardstock
Recollections cardstock
Queen and Co Pearls
Inks 
Toothpick



Please visit FCCB and see the DT project and help to welcome the new DT 
members and say goodbye to the ladies leaving the team. Also please join 
in our challenge this week.


Happy Scrapping! 
Judy