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,

Designer Challenge Host..... Tracy at MCT

Hello Everyone,
I could not resist doing this challenge over at My Creative Time. The challenge is:

  Make ANY PROJECT of YOUR choice using "GOOGLY EYES

Here is my project:

My card is a regular A2 size. I cut the dog out from Create a Critter at 3", the witch hat from Paper Doll Dress Up at 2"(real dial size), grass from Plantin School Book at 1" and spider from Doodlecharms at 1.75".  The border web is a Martha Stewart punch and I embossed the Boo with black embossing powder and it is from Emma's stamp Small Talk. I added green googly eyes for the Halloween effect. I cut out the grass, color and band on the hat in white and colored them with my copics.

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 #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 #96

Hello Everyone,

                                                                   Valentiny Cards!

                                      Create a 3"x 3" card for Valentine's Day

As always, there needs to be Cricut cut on your project.

I created my 3 x 3 card out of craft card stock. I cut a heart out of the center of the card using MCT's heart stitched die and I also cut one out of cream CS for the inside of the card. I also used MCT's teeny tags greeting and die. (sweet friend) I then cut the cupid from the Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge at 2.75 and layered the heart on top. I also cut out the scallop from the Accent Essentials Cart at .40. It was so much fun making this card.I also colored the arrow with a clear gelly roll pen and did some black stitch lines around the card along with distressing the edges with vintage photo. My pictures aren't the greatest but I am working on trying to take better ones.

Hope you enjoyed,

Tammy

Cricut Envelopes

Hello Everyone,

Here is a video on a few tips I use when making envelopes.

Tammy

Cricut Portrait Tips

In this video that I posted I just show you the basics for the portrait mode.  I think sometimes it would have been the better default, not landscape.  It also has been misunderstood.  So I just show what I have learned about it just by using my cricut a whole lot.

Thanks and have a great day!

Tammy