Challenge Me Monday #133

Hello Everyone,

Well it is Monday and time for another Challenge Me Monday over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This week the challenge is down at the farm. Make a project using a farm animal (cow, pig, horse, sheep etc) Well I knew exactly what I wanted to use for my farm animal the minute I heard about this challenge. First off if you can't tell I am a city girl and when I have visited the country or a farm my favorite animal was a cat. You can't have a farm without one of these or lots of these. I needed a birthday card and what better animal to put on one. I tried to show the cat in a light of queen of the farm. I hope you like it.

The base of my card is white and it is an A2 sized card. Next I layered black CS, then hot pink, and then black again. The cat was cut from Create a Critter and cut out at 3.5" and the party hat was also cut from the same cartridge. I did some inking, and I used my i-rock for the jewels. The sentiment came from My Craft Spot, Birthday Wishes stamp set. It was the perfect sentiment for my card. I hope you like it and  check out the rest of the design team they have made some amazing projects.  Then I hope you join us this week for this really fun challenge, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #131

Hello Everyone,

It is time already for a new Challenge Me Monday over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. For the challenge this week it is Get 'em Squished (Breast Cancer Awareness). Make a project using the color pink.

Here is my Project:

For my card today I used CTMH Artiste and Stand and Salute. My card base is 6 by 4 1/4. Just wanted to be a little different on size. The ribbons were cut from the Stand and Salute and 1 is cut at 5.5" and the other is 3".  The doily and the flower were cut from the Artiste and cut at 3.5" and 1.25" on the flower. The sentiment is from an old stamp set from Stampin Up. I colored the smaller ribbon and flower with my copic markers. I then used my air gun and sprayed some of the same color copic for the top piece of card stock. Well I hope you check out all the design team for some inspiration. They have created some amazing projects. Next I hope you take this challenge and link your project up. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #129

Hello Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today there is a new challenge over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. The challenge is End of Summer. Make a project that reminds you of summer. Well I think the best thing about the end of summer is apples. I just love to go to a orchard when it is still August. They are so refreshing and I can't get enough of them. You know the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away. So I made a hope you feel better card because you know you feel better eating apples. One of my favorite apples also comes ripe in August.

Here is my card:

I started off with an A2 sized card. I cut the apple core from the Preserves Cart. I cut it at 3.5 and distressed the edges with vintage photo used some twine and you can't tell from the picture but I used my stylist on the leaf and added some seeds. The doily was cut at 4 from the Artiste Cart along with the border which was cut at .65. The circle was a nestability die .I added some bling with my i-rock. I hope you liked my card. Like I said this is my favorite time of the year. How I hope you check out the rest of the design team for more inspiration and then we would love to see what you make.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #127

Hello Everyone,

Well, it's time for a new Challenge Me Monday over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.
Today the challenge is, On the job. Make a project using an occupational character (policeman, mailman, doctor, teacher, etc). 

For today this is my project:

I used the cartridge My Community, it has been some time since I used this one. I cut the fireman and all his layers at 4". I cut everything in white so I used my copics on everything even the layers. It is so easy cutting out in white. The gray and light yellow stripes on his outfit I just made they did not come with the cut. I looked at firemen images on google to see how to color him and I saw this and added it. I used a stamp set by K. Andrew Designs, Amazing You. I not quite sure but I may even use this for a birthday or thank you card. I did not finish the inside until I know what I am doing with it.

Don't forget to take a look at the rest of the design team and then I hope you take this challenge and link up your project. I would love to see what you do.

Happy Crafting,

"Back to School" Cricut Crawl

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to (Bowman Crafts) 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 (. Suzanne) at (Cricut Craftin Grammy), 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 ( FCCB).

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...

For my project I made a picture box. The large box measures 5 x 7 and it will hold a professional 5 x 7 school photo.  The side are 3/4" and the remaining boxes are 3 x 2 1/4". I used a medium to heavy chipboard to create the boxes. The boxes are connected with hot glue first then tissue tape which I painted black and added some gold leaf. The paper I used for the inside of the boxes is Graphic 45 An ABC Primer. The cuts are from Create a Critter and Locker Talk. I also used MCT banner dies. I am not sure what I am going to do with it yet so I haven't stamped on the banner. Each cricut cut was cut out in white CS and I used my copics to color them (even the layers are cut in white). Attached in the back is a hanger for the wall.

Well this has been an amazing hop with some very talented ladies. This is the end. I hoped you have enjoyed this and been inspired.

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

.. 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!

Also linking up to:

BBTB2  Back to School

Crop Stop   Back to school #86

Happy Crawling!

Challenge Me Monday #124

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying this summer. I can't believe it is almost over. Well today there is another challenge over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.

Challenge #124
  2012 Olympics!
Make a project with a sports theme

Here is my project:

In honor of the Olympics I made this card. The font is cut from the George and Basic Shapes cart and the cheerleader is cut from the Paper Dolls Teen Scene. (boy do I like this cart). I used my copics for some shading and rock candy stickles on her pom poms.  I may use this card for an athlete I know to cheer them on. Well,  I hope you take a look at the rest of the design team, they have made some amazing projects for this challenge. Then I hope you take on this challenge and link up. Don't forget to have at least 1 cricut cut on your project.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #123

Hello Everyone,

It's Monday and time for another Challenge Me Monday at The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.
Today the challenge #123 is Jump in and cool off. You are to make a project with a water theme (pool, beach, water park, etc.) Don't forget to include at least 1 cricut cut. Here is my project:

I live 1 mile from the beach. (wonderful Lake Erie). I am blessed I know. This summer we have had an amazing time there, so I decided to make a simple mini book to document and remember it. I am only showing the cover this week because it is a work in progress. My husband and I have walked, run and got in much better shape here this summer ( lots of steps and hills). It is so beautiful and many days there is such a nice breeze.(exercise can even be fun here)  Some days after a work out we sit on the beach and relax and some days we put flips on and walk the edge of the water. The pebbles in the sand are some of the shells and beach glass we have found. It has been truly an amazing journey.

Recipe:

Just Because Cards: Sun which I applied glossy accents to

Pack your Bags: Beech chair and girl (used copics to shade her a little)

Sports Mania: Runner

Sand is cork board

Beach is Grunge board Alpha set inked and rock candy distressed stickles

Paper Pack for Mini is A Day at the Beach by The  Paper Studio

Cinch for the binding

I hope you check out the other design team members, I am sure you will be inspired. Then I hope you take this challenge on (it is lots of fun) then link your project up. Don't forget to have at least 1 cricut cut. Good Luck!

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #122

Hello Everyone,

Time for a new challenge over at The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. This week the challenge is Smore' Anyone? Make a project with a camping theme (tent, bon fire, canoe etc.) Don't forget to have at least one cricut cut.

Here is my project:

Here is my recipe:

4 1/4 by 6 inch card base

Fire - Create a Critter

Smores - Everyday Paper Dolls

Canoe - Paper Doll Dress Up

All images were cut in white and I used my copics to color them. 

Summertime Wishes - K. Andrew Designs "Sweet July"

Rock Candy stickles was added to the fire to sparkle (Can't really see that in the picture)

I distressed in walnut and gray and added stitching lines and twine

Cuttle  Bug folder for the paddles

Pattern Paper was World Traveler 6 x 6 Teresa Collins.

Now make sure you take a look at what all the design team members have created. Then I hope you take this challenge and don't forget to link up. Good Luck!

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #121

Hello Everyone,

Well it is Monday already and time for another Challenge Me Monday over at the FANTABULOUS CRICUT CHALLENGE BLOG. Today we have a really fun challenge, Wedding Bliss. Make a project for a special couple (Wedding, Anniversary). I made a project for a shower. I took a paint can and decorated it. I made this for a friend that is giving the shower. She is going to fill it with a cute Newlywed poem that was found on the internet. Example ( A lollipop - to help you lick your problems no matter how many there may be. A rubber band - to help you remember to be "flexible" in all things.A lifesaver - to keep you from drowning in everyday problems and 17 more.) By the way thanks to Anita for working with me on this project.

Here is my project:

I covered the paint can in white cardstock. I cut the top circle with the George Cartridge at 5.35."  I used the Plantin Schoolbook for the font (Kristin and Matt) welded it together on a curve. Also the heart which was cut at 4". The bride and groom were cut from the Sweethearts Cartridge and cut at 3".  The leaves were cut from the Flower Shoppe at 1.25." I used MCT rolled flower dies to create the flowers. I used beads, tulle, black ribbon and lace purchased from Hobby Lobby. Now I am so excited to see what you can create for this challenge. Once you create a project link it up to http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com so we can all be inspired. Don't forget to include at lease one cricut cut.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #120

Hello Everyone,

Well it is time for another Challenge Me Monday over at the FANTABULOUS CRICUT CHALLENGE BLOG. Today the challenge is Sunny Days. Make a project using a yellow sun. I hope you join us on this challenge it was lots of fun. Now for my project:

Have fun in the Sun! I started this off with a shaped card from the Wild Card Cartridge, which I cut at 5". The sun came from the Just Because Cards Cartridge. The umbrella, flips and surf board from the Life is a Beach Cartridge.  Finally the inter tube, lounge chair and beach bag was cut from the Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge.  The sentiment is from the Have fun in the sun MCT Stamp set. To create the sand I tore paper and used my two way glue pen to adhere Ultra fine Flower Soft in the sand color. I also used my copic BG0000 for the sky, the white didn't get it.
If you haven't checked out the rest of the design team head on over I am sure you will be inspired. I can't wait to see what you create.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #116

Hello Everyone,

Well it is time again for another Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.

Blue Bells

Make a project with bells, church or cross and include the color blue.

Here is my project:

I cut the cross out at 4" from the Indie Art Cartridge.( it has 3different  layers).  This card is the standard A2 size. I also used the wall paper Stampin' up embossing folder, dazzling diamonds, lacey oval from Spellbinders, broken china distressed ink and sheer ribbon.

Now stop by and see what the rest of the design team has to inspire you. Then create a project for this challenge and show us what you create.  Don't forget to have at lease one cricut cut.

Happy Crafting,

Challenge Me Monday #114

Hello Everyone,

It is time again for a challenge over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

#114 

Don't Bug me

Create a project using some sort of bug! 

Remember it must contain 1 cricut cut.

For my project I created this Flip flop card also known as a swing card. I found the directions for this at Splitcoaststampers.            

Here is my project:

Cute as a bug was cut 3" and from Just Because cards.I also used the lacey oval die from nestibilities and and edge punch from Stampin' up.  This is what you see on front.

Here is what you see when it swings: 

The worm is cut at 2.5" and from Create a Critter. The birthday wishes is also from Stampin' up. I finished it off with bling, stitching and an action wobble.

Now it is your turn. Create a project for this challenge and link it up at FCCB so  we can be inspired by you
.

Have a great day,

Challenge Me Monday #112

Hello Everyone,

Well it is time over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog for another challenge.

 

 YOU DID IT! 

Create a graduation project.

 Remember to have at lease one cricut cut and please let us know what cartridge you used.

Here is my project:

I made 2 of these wallets and they are for the 2 senior co-editors of our high school yearbook.(Our colors are blue, gold and white) I thought this was the perfect gift for them (one male and one female). They are great students and have put a lot of time and effort into this. If you have ever done this before you know it is a great big undertaking. I love every minute of it. 

I cut the wallet out of card stock 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 and scored at the 2 1/2 and 6 1/2. The white cs is also cut that size and I used a Martha Stewart punch on it. The flap is cut 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 and is attached with velcro.

Inside I hid a camera and there are 2 mini books inside for pictures. I will be starting it off with some pictures I have taken. Prom was last week and I got a few pictures of that and probably graduation I will get some.

Here is the girly version

Cartridges used on blue, gold and white:

CHS - Babysteps cut 1.25"

Graduation hat - Locker Talk cut 1.25"

Camera - Locker Talk cut 1.5"

2012 - George and Basic Shapes cut 1"

class of - Gypsy font cut 1"

I also used my 1/2" corner rounder crop-a-dile and I used magnets on the mini books.

Thanks for stopping by and check out the other projects from the Design Team at FCCB. Once you check them out go ahead a create a project and link it up. Don't forget to include at least one cricut cut.

I am also entering this in the Cricut Creative Cutter Room Challenge - Graduation - Challenge runs May 17 - 30

Happy crafting,

Tammy

Challenge Me Monday #110

Hello Everyone,

It is time again for Challenge Me Monday Over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.

 

 #110 for May 7th  - Mother's Day

Make a project for your Mother, Grandmother or another special lady in your life using her favorite color. (ex. Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, etc.)

Here is my project:

 My card is 5 1/2 square. I used the Teresa Collins Timeless paper collection.  When I bought this I didn't know what I was going to use it for but had to buy it.  Well, this was the perfect challenge for this because my mom and I love pink and when I was growing up we both liked pink and gray. I remember buying some gray pants and wearing pink shirts with them. That is why I chose this paper collection for the card. Now for the details: used my gypsy because I had to hide some cuts. I used Elegant edges for the frame in pink cut at 4". Forever young for the girl head cut at 3.25. The gray scallop was cut from Gypsy Wanderings  3.60w and 2.75h.  The silver paper is from Michael's and the ribbon from Hobby Lobby.  I used two new flower dies from My Creative Time and also used her stitched circle die and her Happy Mother's Day stamp from All around everything. I finished the card off by using my i-rock.

Inside the card.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

http://www.creativetimeforme.com

http://cardztv.blogspot.com

http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com

Come see what the rest of the Design Team has to inspire you over at FCCB  After that create a project for this challenge and link it up so we can be inspired by you. Don't forget your project must have at least one cricut cut.

Happy Crafting,

Tammy

"Save the Earth" Cricut Crawl

Welcome to (BowmanCrafts) and the SEVENTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

In honor of our Home Planet, Mother Earth, we're having a "Save the Earth" Crawl...each Design Team member will be featuring an original Upcycled-Themed Project that includes at least one Reuseable/Recycled Item along with at least ONE Cricut Cut. 

 

If you've come from visiting ( Suzanne) at (http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/), 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 ( FCCB).

 

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 "Save the Earth" project at FCCB!

 

Here is my project:

 

I cut the base, birdhouse and fence all out of cereal boxes.  I glued either 2 or 3 layers together for support.  I made a pattern for the house and fence. (the fence was super easy)I covered the house in pattern paper and distressed it. The roof line was made using a border punch. Here is the base of the  pattern I made:

The sides and roof are just rectangles. My original pattern was in 2 pieces but I cut the birdhouse front and back in one. I cut the circle in the front with a nestability die.

I added the bird, flowers and branches to finish things off. I don't know if you can see it very good but I painted the fence with distress crackle paint in picket fence.

Now for my cricut cut:

 

I used the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge. I cut the  scallop out  at  .75 I also used vintage photo and distressed each piece. This is a picture of the roof a close up in the next picture I show how I made one side of the roof open.

Then inside I made 3 tiny eggs out of polymer clay. I even have little brown specs in them.

And last just another close up.

I had lots of fun doing this. I think I will cut up cereal  boxes again.

Now it's your turn! Let's see your Upcycled-Themed projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

 

Next stop...(Tanya)'s blog, (http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/). 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!

 

 

Happy Crafting,

 

Tammy

Challenge Me Monday #107

Hello Everyone,

Today over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog the Challenge is

April Showers

 

Make a project with an umbrella, rain, or clouds on it.

Use at least one cricut cut on your project.

 

Here is my project.

I used my gypsy and the Life is a Beach Cartridge.  I welded the image to create a shaped card. I cut the card out in white cs. I cut off the umbrella, straw and lemon from the front of the card. Then I cut out just the image in tan cs and cut off again the umbrella, straw and lemon. I then cut out the layer of the straw, umbrella, cherry and lemon in white cs. I then colored them with my copics, just played around with them. I then attached them to the back of the card to give it more stability. I added some stitching  and then I added the tag from MCT Stamp and die set. (On the welded card I had to cut some of the umbrella down because they also welded together)

I can't wait to see what you  create for this challenge.

Thanks,
Tammy

Challenge Me Monday #101

Hello Everyone,

This week at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog the challenge is Luck of the Irish.

Make a project using a shamrock or the color green.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

faith hope love luck

This is an Easel Card it is a 5.25 inch square card. The green and black paper was cut at 5" and it was made with my imagine. I used the black and white Teresa Collins Cartridge. (use this quite often) I cut the black scallop .80 with my gypsy, it is from Plantin Schoolbook. (it then fit the 5" background paper) I found the shamrock on the Paper Doll Dress up Cartridge. (there are some real gems on that cartridge-love it) The shamrock is cut at 4" and the small one is cut at 1". I used MCT Teeny tag die and greeting and tied on the stem of the shamrock. The cup was cut at 2" and found on Smiley Cards. I cut it out in white used copics, glossy accents and flower soft. I used some ribbon, rose and bling. (of course not a card without bling)

This picture shows the card sitting up like an easel. To make the easel card I took CS cut at 5.25 by 10.5 then I scored it at 2 5/8 and 5 1/4.

Just another close up.

Please join us at FCCB for this exciting challenge. The design team has some wonderful inspiration for you.

Thanks,

Tammy