School Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the School Blog Hop! This is a two day blog hop in which we will feature different projects both days. I hope you enjoy yourself as you are hopping along. There will be a grand prize winner drawn from those who comment on all of the blogs both days. The grand prizes are from Cloud9 who is giving away a $20 gift certificate to their store. And Jens DigiStamps who will be giving away a $5 gift certificate to their store which is worth five digistamps. We would appreciate if you could take the time to check out their sites if you have time as we are happy to have them as our sponsors.

Cloud9
http://designsoncloud9.com
and their facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Designs-on-Cloud-9/189551027737837


                                                                          



Jens Digi Stamps
http://www.jensdigistamps.com

You should have come from Jessica's blog at  http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/

Here is the line up in case you want to start from the beginning:

Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Berenice http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com
Ashley http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Jessica http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com
Amber http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Dena http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Deborah F. http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Shelley http://shelleysland.blogspot.com
Clare http://cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com
April http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Brynn http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Janet http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com
Staci : http://preciousmem.blogspot.com
Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Cheryl http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Paula http://www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
Crafty Homemade http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/
JulieK http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Maria -http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com

Now on to my project!!

I decided to make a "lunch" tote.  This tote could also double as a make-up bag for you to keep in your locker at school.
I really love using my cricut to cut fabric to iron on stuff!! Here is the list of supplies I used:

My Cricut Expression, White fabric, Wonder Under, Small tote bag, A HOT iron, and the Cricut Cartridge Hello Kitty Greetings.
For the gift card I used my Cricut Expression, Hello Kitty Greetings Cartridge, white cardstock, black cardstock, pink stickles, a hole punch, some Hello Kitty ribbon, and your favorite adhesive.

First I cut out a pattern using cardstock so I could see how big I wanted my design to be. I used the silhouette Hello Kitty on pg 29 cut at 5".
                                                             

                                                                      
Since I decided this would be the perfect size I started the next step.  I ironed my fabric wrong side down on the wonder under with a hot iron and let it cool.  I then placed it on my mat wonder under side down, making sure it was down tight. If you don't it can come up while it is cutting.(This has happened to me before!) I then loaded my mat and hit repeat last making sure to turn your speed down, you don't want it to cut out your project too fast or it can tear.  Once it was cut I took the silhouette Kitty and pulled off the backing of the wonder under and layed it out on my bag. I did the same to the eyes and nose. Once again using a hot iron I ironed the pieces on the front of the bag. I let it cool and took the negative image (the solid kitty, and bow) and did the same to the back of the bag.

                                                                                                                                                          I then made a really cute card to go with it!  I used the same cut as I did on the bag only I cut the silhouette out at 4" and used black cardstock.  On the same page of the Cricut cartridge I cut the card out by using the card feature, cut with white cardstock at 4" too.  I used adhesive to stick the black silhouette on the front of the card did the same for the eyes and nose. Next I used some pink stickles on the bow (it might be a little hard to see in the picture).  I then used my hole punch to punch a hole in the top and added some Hello Kitty ribbon that I got on clearance at Walmart.

                                                                              
I really think it turned out cute! I really like this cartridge!! Now remember to come back tomorrow and I will have another project!!  On to your next stop:

Amber http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/

Hi!! I've been working on some swaps that I'm in and trying to get my Blog Hops straight!

Here is one of the swaps I was in! It was called Wings & things.  I used a standard tag from office max. I spritzed it with some Bolivian blue glimmer mist.  After it dried I stamped little flowers (from the Stampin Up set Seeds of Kindness & Stampin Up craft white ink) on it and let it dry.  The dragon fly I cut out of Gypsy Wandering  from my gypsy.  I used DCWV patterned paper on the wings, and Stampin Up Wausau classic cardstock on the body.  I used blue stickles on the body to give it a little sparkle.  I took out the string on the tag and replaced it with some of my own fibers I had on hand.  I don't remember what size my cuts were on the dragon fly.  Hope you like it!!   I will be posting some flowers that I made for another swap soon!! 

T-shirt project using Life's a Beach cricut cartridge

Hi! Hope everyone has had a great summer!! I can't believe it is almost over! I register the kids for school on Monday!!  My daughter had a friend of hers spend a couple of weeks with us.  Here is a project we did.

First we started with a clean white t-shirt.
Next we cut our design (the cute octopus using Life's a Beach cartridge) out of contact paper using the Kiss cut method.
Then removed the design from the mat carefully, and placed it on the t-shirt.
We then mist the shirt with spray fabric paint that we purchased from Hobby Lobby.
Let the shirt completely dry, then remove the contact paper design from the shirt....

Then we had a really cute design on our shirt!!  This method is called reverse stenciling.  The idea came from an issue of family fun magazine. I altered the idea a little by using my Cricut instead of drawing out my stencil on the contact paper.  A fun easy project! I think we are going to do this in the fall for a cute  Halloween t-shirt or sweatshirt! A great idea that you can do with your children!   

Pictures below are of this project!

Thanks for viewing my blog!!  Christina :)

Create a critter challenge from http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/

I used Create a Critter and Graphically Speaking cartridges, cardstock from Archiver's, the printed paper I cannot remember where I got it ( I only had a little piece left), fibers for his nose, and stickles for his mouth & eyes. The wording is attached to a clear plastic picture frame.

Winner @ Cricut.com

The WINNER of the $100 Cricut.com Credit from last week’s Hello Thursday post is . . .


I was May's Hello Thursday winner at Cricut.com's blog!  Thank you Cricut!! I was so excited! I used it to purchase the Toy Story & Elegant Edges cartridge.  Cricut's blog is a great source of information! They have great ideas too! Here is the link:  www.cricutblog.org    I will post some creations soon with these cartridges!  Woo Hoo!

St. Jude card # 2

Here is a picture of another card design I've made for Project Sunshine and Smiles. I always have a challenge when it comes to boy cards. Trying not to make it look too girly!  Here is a link to Erica's blog if you would like to make cards for St. Judes she would love it! Just look on the right hand side of her blog it will say Project Sunshine and Smiles. http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

Cards for St. Jude!

Here is a picture of one of the card designs I've made for Project Sunshine and Smiles.  Here is a link to Erica's blog if you would like to make cards for St. Judes she would love it! Just look on the right hand side of her blog it will say Project Sunshine and Smiles.  http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

Projects!

I've been working on projects as promised! Although some are for swaps and I will have to post them after everyone has them in their hands!  It has been a HOT one here in Iowa this week!  Keep cool everyone!  Pictures of projects will be soon!!

Summer!

Hi all!  So sorry that I haven't posted lately!  We have been busy with driver ed!  I promise to post something soon!  I have a lot of great projects that I plan on starting around the beginning of July!

Hope you are all having a great summer!     Christina :)

100+ Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

I'm so excited for this Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting!  You should have come from Charlotte Simpson Cornett blog, if you did not please go to Erica's blog to start. http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

There are three things that I have created:

This 12 x 12 scrapbook page was created using the Forever Young, Rock Princess, and Gypsy Font cartridges.  I used Stampin Up! cardstock, pattern paper: Creative Memories & DCWV Hippie Chic.
Flowers by Prima, "M" brad from Michaels, Zig 2 way glue and Stampin Up! dementionals. I also used my Gypsy, and Cuttle Bug embossing folder.
The nail polish was cut @ 2" (I used the embossing folder circles after I cut the bottle).
The lip stick was cut @ 2",  The sunglasses was cut @ 1", and the purse was cut @ 3 3/4" (all from the Forever Young cartridge)
The Mp3 player was cut @ 3 1/4" ( From the Rock Princess cartridge)
The Lettering "On the go" was welded on my Gypsy and cut @ 1" using the Gypsy Font cartridge.

 

This project I used the Rock Princess cartridge. Bag is "Me and My Bag" from Hobby Lobby, Wonder Under from Hobby Lobby, Black fabric paint & Puffy paint silver glitter from Walmart. Fabric that I   also had bought from Hobby Lobby. Ribbon I had on hand, fabric scissors, and a HOT iron. The         butterflies were cut @ 1  1/2".   First I turned on my Iron to the cotton setting, then once it was hot I    ironed the fabric so it was smooth and let it cool down. Next  I cut a 6 x 6 square from the fabric and the Wonder Under. I then placed the Wonder Under (rough side) on the wrong side of the fabric and ironed it.  I then let it cool.  Next I took the fabric with wonder under and placed it on my 12 x 12 cricut mat fabric side up.  I changed my speed on my cricut expression to slow and cut out 3 butterflies.  I took the backing off the wonder under and placed them on my bag. Then (using a hot iron) ironed them on and let it cool.  I then decorated the bag with black fabric paint dots behind the butterflies.  I also used the puffy paint silver glitter on the butterflies so they sparkle. Last I tied ribbon on the handle.  This has been my frist time cutting fabric on my expression and it was really fun!                                                                                                                                                        

                                         

My last project is this butterfly card. I used the Cricut Classic Font and Rock Princess cartridge.  I  also used a Stampin Up! white card, pink cardstock, black cardstock and black stamp and write marker.  Fabric from Hobby Lobby, puffy silver glitter paint from Walmart , and fibers I had on hand.  I had cut the butterfly for the previous project but didn't like it with the purple bag so I saved it for this card.  I cut the "For You" from the Cricut Classic Font cartridge @ 1" but first I used the gypsy to weld it together.  I layerd the pink cardstock on my card ( 4 x 5 1/2") then I added adhesive to the back of the butterfly and placed it on the card.  Added the "For You" and fibers.  I also use the Stampin Up! black writer marker to add dotted line behind the butterfly.                                                                

Thanks for stoping by!  Now on to your next stop which will be:  Connie Benford Layman.

http://conniescraftycloset.blogspot.com/

                           

                                                  

                                                                                                

Haven't had much time to craft lately.  I will be crafting this weekend,  getting my projects ready for the blog hop I will be in.  I will be posting the link to that blog hop soon!!

Challenge 10--Make a layout or card with a pet in it

Well I did a little something different than a layout or card, hope it is still ok... I made a picture frame for our little Bandit's Birthday!  I did use colors that go with my daughter's room since he spends the majority of his time there!

I used Create a Critter and Graphically Speaking cartridges, cardstock from Archiver's, the printed paper I cannot remember where I got it ( I only had a little piece left), fibers for his nose, and stickles for his mouth & eyes.

Challenge 8 -- Summer themed project

I am ready for summer! Well maybe not for 100 degree weather!  For this project I decided to make something I know I will need for last summer... We went to a water park and so this scrapbook page will be great for that trip!

I used the H20 and create a critter cartridge.  Pattern paper and card stock from Stampin Up!,  it is kind of hard to see in this picture but I used glitter glue for the waves, and red stickles for the flag.

Scrapbook page!

Here is my scrapbook page challenge! My oldest son will graduate next year... Better get to scrappin, lots to do before the big day!!


I used the Cricut Classic Font for the lettering, Stampin Up! cardstock, the cap is my own design as is the tassel.  I can't believe he will Graduate next year, where does the time go??

Another challenge project!

Here is another project I did for the challenge going on over at My Pink Stamper.  In case you haven't visited the site go check it out, there are a lot of great projects to see!

This was for the 3-D challenge.  I used the Forever Young cartridge, Stampin Up! cardstock, stamp, ink and gold brad, fibers that I have collected from various websites, flowers from Prima, and stickles.  It is hard to see in the picture, but I used the stickles on the flowers to make them sparkle.                     

National Scrapbooking Day!

I'm so excited  that today is National Scrapbooking Day!  I have been following My Pink Stamper's blog today!  She has alot of great challenges!  Here is  a picture of a Cupcake card that I made for her first challenge.  Check out her blog, lots of fun!  Have a great day!

I forgot to tell you what I used on this project:  Sweet Treats cartridge, Stampin up cardstock, DCWV gone wild stack( I really love the cardstock in this stack), DCWV Birthday scrapbook kit cardstock, and some yarn for the cherry on top! 

Hello Tuesday!

Hi!  Today has been so nice!  It has been great to see the sun! I made a little something for a co-worker's Birthday.  She loves chocolate!

I used the Forever Young cartridge.  This is the first time I have made a purse and once I figured out the scoring part it wasn't bad!  I also used Stampin Up! cardstock, printed paper from DCWV, ribbon, flower button, velcro, and Stampin Up! stamps, and ink.   Hope she likes it!!

give away

Go to this site, they have a great give-away going on.  They also have some great ideas!
http://mixologycrafts.wordpress.com

Easter

Happy Easter to everyone!!  I had a wonderful Easter with my family, and my best friend and her family! It was so beautiful out!  The kids got kites and it was so fun to fly them! 

I did create a Birthday page for the contest of  Provo Crafts launch of the E2!  Not sure if I can post a picture of it yet, but after the launch I will.  This is the first contest I have tried and it was fun.  Have a wonderful day! 

Hippity Hop Challenge!

Here is the card that I made for the Hippity Hop Challenge.  I used my gypsy wanderings cartridge; stampin up! I used: cardstock, glue stick, stampin gliter, stamp set, black marker, dementionals; Patterned paper: Creative Memories; ribbon from my own stuff; and a "cotton tail" which came off a santa hat card I had.  Hope you like it!