tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51495991279862285952024-02-08T09:56:35.701-08:00Cricut LassCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-5692623952819390792011-11-27T23:12:00.000-08:002011-11-27T23:32:15.069-08:00CHRISTMAS CARDSI have been missing in action for a long while. Work and life got in the way but with the holiday season fast approaching I am making Christmas cards and thought I would share them with you.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0969-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0969-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0967-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 125px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0967-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0965-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 127px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0965-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0964-1-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 128px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_DSC_0964-1-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am desperately trying to use up my stash so some of this paper is very old. I have 85 cards to make for work and 70 for us personally so I am keeping them pretty simple.<br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-86576655470315129592011-02-27T14:38:00.000-08:002011-02-27T15:52:38.888-08:00WACKY WEDNESDAY #27 FARM THEME & EMBOSS IT CHALLENGE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0699.jpg?t=1298846250"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0699.jpg?t=1298846250" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0700.jpg?t=1298850561"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 240px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0700.jpg?t=1298850561" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />With all the snow that is falling outside it was nice to have challenges to work on. After going to church I didn't want to go out again until the roads are cleared.<br />This card was too much fun to make. The Create a Critter cart is fast becoming one of my favourites. Today I cut out a dozen horses, dogs and cows to have fun with.<br />Over at More that Favors the challenge this week is a Farm Theme. So I started thinking about how I could display my farm yard. I haven't made a stair step card without a side before but the barn needed more room. I scored the paper at 1", 2", 2", 4 1/4 & 6 1/4". The red part of the barn is embossed and all the pieces are inked on the edges. All the brown papers are so old I don't know the manufacturer. I have been really making a dent in my stash lately which is a very good thing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br />Carts - Create a Critter, Camp Out, My World<br />Card size - 5 1/2" x 5"<br />Stamp - Happy Birthday by My Sentiments Exactly<br />Create a Critter - horse @ 3", Howdy @ 1 1/2", barn @ 4"<br />Camp Out - sign @ 3"<br />My World - fence @ 2"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Challenges:</span><br /><a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">More than Favors</a> - #27 Farm Theme. Paula and her DT run two challenges so check them out.<br /><a href="http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/">Scrappy Moms</a> - use Create a Critter. Make sure to check out the stamps she sells. They go great with lots of the cartridges.<br /><a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fanatabulous Cricut</a> - Emboss It. There is a post everyday to this blog that you should check out.<br />Check out all the entries into the challenges and you will find some amazingly talented people with great blogs.<br /><br />My next challenge entry is going to be Spring themed but it is going to take a lot of imagination to forget all this snow. My husband is in bed with a sore back and I am wondering if we will get out to work tomorrow.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-24408128637041450312011-02-09T13:35:00.000-08:002011-02-09T13:35:54.932-08:00ORGANIZING EMBOSSING FOLDERS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0664.jpg?t=1297045800"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0664.jpg?t=1297045800" alt="" border="0"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0665.jpg?t=1297045984"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 163px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0665.jpg?t=1297045984" alt="" border="0"></a><br />I have a large collection of embossing folders. Provo Craft is pretty clever making them to match the cartridges! I cut cheap white card stock (Staples) into 4 1/4" x 5" pieces and embossed every folder. For some, that was the first time I used them (bad I know). I refuse to count how many I have! I used an acrylic file folder shaped mini album as the dividers. I did Seasonal, floral, Cut & emboss, Asian, words, borders and frames. It really helps when designing to look through the book quickly and then find the folder in the drawer. I have a six drawer plastic storage drawer unit right under my Cuttlebug and Big Shot that got organized and holds all my folders and die cuts.<br />The book measures 5" x 12". I covered back & front of both covers with paper. I used by new Distress machine from Zutter to distress the front cover. I got that for Christmas and this was the first time I used it, too much fun. I added some ink to the edges. Of course then the cover just begged to be embellished! It fits nicely in the top drawer for easy access.<br />I am doing well finding homes for all my stuff and keeping my desk clean. I clean up after each card or project and start fresh again. Even getting the scrap paper put away by color cleans up a large portion of the mess.<br />I am now working on my paper. So that will be my next post on organization.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-33825935315203547332011-02-05T22:30:00.000-08:002011-02-06T14:51:46.811-08:00NUMBER 9 BIRTHDAY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0663.jpg?t=1297032573"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0663.jpg?t=1297032573" border="0" alt="" /></a>I have been busy making Valentine cards today but took a break to enter a color challenge over at More than Favors. These were nice colors to work with in the winter, a real lift to the spirits. I combined this with another challenge to use a number. These nice bright colors are perfect for my young great niece.<br />The number was cut from Mickey Font at 2", then embossed with the Swiss Dot Folder. The border was cut at 1 1/2" from Graphically Speaking. I used Accent Essentials to cut the three scallop circles. I used the shift of the image on page 62. Blue at 3 1/2", yellow at 3 1/4" and pattern paper at 3". The whole scallop piece is attached with pop dots.<br /><br /><br />Details:<br />Card - 5" x 5" Bazzill Swiss Dot<br />Pattern Paper - K & Company (Lemon Drop)<br />Card stock - Bazzill Smoothies (blue & yellow)<br />Embellishments - flower & brad, Swiss Dot embossing folder<br /><br />Challenges:<br /><a href="http:///alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Alphabet Challenge </a>- N is for Numbers<br /><a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/">More than Favors </a>(Wacky Wednesday) - #24 Color challenge (blue, white & yellow)<br />Hop over to the two challenge blogs and check out the rest of the entries. It is a great way to find new blogs to follow. I hope you will be one of my followers.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-45895147802538834472011-02-05T16:58:00.000-08:002011-02-05T17:26:32.325-08:00SMACK - Kisses for you<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0661.jpg?t=1296953825"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0661.jpg?t=1296953825" border="0" alt="" /></a>This weekend is a busy one with two hockey games but next week is even busier with a meeting every night. So I needed to get busy with my posts before the challenge deadlines come along. This is the first time I used my Indie Art cartridge - so much fun. The "SMACK" shadow was cut at 2 1/4". The Lips shadow cut at 1 1/2". I used a clear Sakura gelly roll pen for the lip gloss. On the inside the pattern paper and the lips were repeated the a piece of the Quartz stamped with Happy Valentine's Day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Details:</span><br />Card: 4" x 8 1/2" use a #10 envelope<br />Pattern Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 3 3/4" x 8 1/4"<br />Card stock : White, Quartz & Rhubarb Bazzill<br />Embellishments: gems<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Challenges:</span><br /><a href="http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Paper Cutz Challenge</a> - Valentine LO, Card or project without using hearts & any color<br /><a href="http://flauntitfridays.blogspot.com/">Flaunt it Friday</a> - Indie Art cart using the lips<br /><br />Have a great crafting weekend if you can and enjoy time with your family. Our daughter and son-in-law live 500 miles away from us, unfortunately, but we look forward to our weekly phone on Sunday.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-12238349326291081102011-01-28T21:25:00.000-08:002011-01-28T22:51:15.760-08:00LOVE BUG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0642.jpg?t=1296278725"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0642.jpg?t=1296278725" border="0" alt="" /></a>It's the weekend and we don't have hockey games to go to so that means more time for crafting. I have five female birthdays in February I need to get ready plus some Valentine cookies to make.<br />I am really enjoying the challenge blogs I have been finding. There are thousands of creative minds out there churning out fantastic object 'd art every week. I find now it is also a bigger challenge trying to combining challenges to come up with one idea. On this card the colours, the theme and the cartridge were chosen making it so much easier to come up with an idea. I love how it turned out and I hope my great niece will too. <br />The ladybug and Love Bug title are on page 66 of Create a Critter. Both were cut at 3". I cut the shift layer of the words and cut the "l" and "v" off. The inside of the card has a piece of pattern paper and heart border to match the front.<br /><br />Details:<br />Card - A2 Cardstock - Bazzill & Colormates<br />Pattern Paper - 8x8 Sweet Blooms by Colorbok<br />Embellishments - Stickles (pink)<br />Punch - Fiskar heart border<br />Cartridge - Create a Critter<br /><br />Challenges:<br /><a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com">Wacky Wednesday #23 </a>- brown, green, pink<br /><a href="http://www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Cricut Cardz Challenge #59</a> - child's Valentine card any cartridge<br /><a href="http:///twoscraptasticgals.blogspot.com">Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #3</a> - Create a Critter<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!!!<br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-15609558374231532452011-01-27T15:13:00.000-08:002011-01-27T16:38:38.110-08:00CHALLENGES<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0637.jpg?t=1296169964"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0637.jpg?t=1296169964" border="0" alt="" /></a>This project fits the criteria for two challenges this week. Over at <a href="http:///paperplaytime.blogspot.com/">Paper Playtime</a> #35 challenge was anything party related. At <a href="http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/">Scrappy Moms Stamps</a>, Terrific Tuesday the challenge was to use the "Sweethearts" cartridge.<br />I am so excited!!! A client of my husband gave us hockey tickets to see the Vancouver Canucks play the Calgary Flames on Feb. 12th. This will give us a chance to visit my three nephews and their families. So a party needs favours and chocolate is always a hit. <br />The mold used to make the pretzel stick topper is by Wilton. I bought everything, including the pretzels, at my local Michael's. I used Light Cocoa candy melts.<br />The tags were cut using the TAG "feature key" and two hearts shapes (pg 34,35). Both cut at 3". The tag "foundation key" (pg 79) was also cut at 3".<br />The Hugs & Kisses tag was made using the "cartoche" on page 74. To manipulate the image I used my Gypsy and changed the size of both the width & height to 3.45w by 2.94h. To do that the width and height have to be unlocked by clicking on the chain image. This allows the proportions to be altered. The words Hugs & Kisses on page 36 were cut at 2 1/4". The pink paper on the cartoche was stamped with white Colorbox pigment ink.<br />The best part about making these was the taste test. Someone had to eat the broken pretzels and leftover chocolate! YUMMY.<br />Please leave a comment telling me which tag you like best.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-32318577462551797912011-01-24T22:55:00.000-08:002011-01-24T23:12:50.941-08:00ORGANIZING CRICUT CARTRIDGES<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_IMG_0630.jpg?t=1295938572"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/th_IMG_0630.jpg?t=1295938572" border="0" alt="" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0629.jpg?t=1295938459"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0629.jpg?t=1295938459" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />There are lots of people on the web showing their cartridge storage ideas - here is mine. I use my Gypsy or Design Studio mostly so I don`t use the overlays and books a lot. I store my carts in three plastic storage buckets in alphabetical order. I store the overlays and books in two Sterlite Snap Lid containers. The folders are cut from office file folders - 2 per folder. The labels are made on the computer. I remove the French and German pages from the books so more books fit per container.<br />I purchase the cute Cricut backpack on wheels so when I teach classes everything fits nicely in there. It holds all my Cricut carts, my Gypsy and all it`s cords, Cricut colors & gel pens and tool kit.<br />I am still cleaning and re-arranging my studio. My paper mound is the next stop. If you have any helpful ideas please leave a comment.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-49615699663604315142011-01-23T16:14:00.000-08:002011-01-24T23:15:01.950-08:00TIOLET PAPER MINI ALBUM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0620.jpg?t=1295828908"><img style="clear: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0620.jpg?t=1295828908" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0621.jpg?t=1295828758"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 140px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0621.jpg?t=1295828758" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0623.jpg?t=1295828387"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 137px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0623.jpg?t=1295828387" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0622.jpg?t=1295828387"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 137px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0622.jpg?t=1295828387" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am teaching a beginners Cricut class and this is the project this week. These are really fun to create and make great gifts. The flowers, borders and leaves are all from Walk in My Garden. The lettering is Mickey Font. The tab on the inserts is a SU punch.<br />To squash the TP rolls easily, run them through the Cuttlebug. Cover each roll with a 4" x 6" piece of pattern paper. Using a Cropidile punch two holes close to one edge.Make a cardboard template so each page is the same. Set eyelets and put on binder rings. A Bind it All could also be used with a large O wire.<br />Select any four flowers and make between 1 1/2" to 2" tall. Numerous layers are required for some of the flowers. Cut a piece of cereal box or chipboard for the back of the flower used for the front cover. This makes it more durable. Ink edges, add gems, buttons and brads. The one inch border flowers and leaves are made by using the Border Feature key.<br />The verses were printed from the computer and the edges inked. Stamps could also be used. Journaling stamps with handwritten info could also be used. Hope you will give these a try.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-36221169649832861232011-01-23T13:02:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:05:03.456-08:00CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE #58<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0617.jpg?t=1295816417"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0617.jpg?t=1295816417" alt="" border="0" /></a>I live in central British Columbia and instead of building this snowman outside I did it from the warmth of my basement studio. We have had a great deal of snow in the last two weeks but fortunately we have a friend that could plow our driveway with his truck. Still trying to shake my cold.<br />My little friendly snowman is from Stretch Your Imagination. I cut him at 5 1/2" out of white. The blue card base is two shadow images welded together in the hat area. I stamped his face with the largest snowman face from Peachy Keen Stamp set called PK 520 Winter Face Assortment. I also own PK 754 Critter faces and PK 570 Basic Paper Doll Faces.<br />If you own Paper Doll, Create a Critter or any snowman cartridges (Doodlecharms, Christmas Cheer) you need to check out<a href="http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/"> Peachy Keen Stamps</a> and see all their incredible stamps. So So Cute!<br />The nose and pipe were stamped again on orange and yellow paper and cut out. The buttons and ribbon scarf added a little texture. The white layer is popped up from the base. I did little dots of white around the entire base. The edges of the snowman and the card base were distressed with blue ink. I think my little great niece will love getting this in the mail.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-1869967859390229222011-01-16T17:00:00.000-08:002011-01-16T18:43:29.601-08:00CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE #57<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0615.jpg?t=1295225988"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0615.jpg?t=1295225988" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am battling a sour throat and cough today so not much going on today. Laptops are great, they can come to bed with you! I made this card for my nephew's wife, Michele, who's birthday is in February. That's the good thing about participating in challenges - getting cards made ahead of time.<br />This is my entry for the red, white & black colour challenge at <a href="http://cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Cricut Cardz Challenge</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0616.jpg?t=1295229140"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0616.jpg?t=1295229140" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I used my Gypsy to manipulate the Marquee1 shape from Storybook (pg 66). Unlock the width & Height and change to -Large 3.5H 3.25W<br /> Small 2.75H 2.5W<br />Using Plantin make a rectangle 1H x 5 1/4W. Weld these three shapes together. This makes a one piece mat.<br />The layers of white bling and pattern paper were cut 1/4" smaller both height and width. The red Pomegranate Bazzill background was embossed with a Sizzix folder from the Floral Flourishs and Vine set. The letter was sized by putting it inside the mat and using the size up button and increasing it until it looked good.<br /><br /><br />Details:<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Card Size - 4 1/4 x 51/2<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Cart - Storybook<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>Card stock - white, pomegranate, white bling<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span>Bazzill, Deep Heritage Black colormates<br />Pattern Paper - Basic Grey Black Tie (Ventana)<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span>Embellishment - Mini felt fusion by Queen & Co.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span><span><span><br />This was fun and I like the colour scheme</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span></span></span><span><span><span>It is funny how we get stuck in a rut buying the same colours and only working within our comfort zones. Be brave and try a different colour. It is not life threatening, trust me,<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />Colleen<br /></span><br /></span></span>Cricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-79672593461034415052011-01-14T17:27:00.000-08:002011-01-27T19:20:06.617-08:00BABY CARDSThe Children's pastor at our church was looking for someone to make baby cards for the new arrivals. Guess who volunteered! They were fun to make. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0609.jpg?t=1295056264"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 319px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0609.jpg?t=1295056264" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0610.jpg?t=1295055391"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0610.jpg?t=1295055391" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0612.jpg?t=1295055336"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0612.jpg?t=1295055336" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0611.jpg?t=1295055197"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0611.jpg?t=1295055197" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the kind of project when I love to use my Gypsy. By using the Gypsy or Design Studio you can quickly figure out the number of bottles or rattles that will cut per page. The shadow of the rattle and the band are the same colour, so by arranging them all on the same page on the Gypsy it is easy to be economical with your paper.<br /><br />Details:<br />Card Size - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2<br />Cart - New Arrivals<br />Base of card - Bazzill<br />Cricut cuts - Rattle 4'' & Bottle 4" all Bazzill, the top of the rattle - Swiss Dot Bazzill<br />Punches - SU scallop oval and label<br />Pattern Paper - unknown, Mat size is 4 x 5 1/4<br />Ribbon - sheer & gingham<br />Ink - SU and Chalk<br /><br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-86208058850378291532011-01-12T22:38:00.000-08:002011-01-12T23:23:27.329-08:00HOW TO ENTER BLOG CHALLENGESThis week I have been spending a lot of time blog hopping looking for blogs that had challenges on them. After submitting my first ever challenge entry, I was buzzed and left wanting to find out more about the whole process. Then I thought it might be a good topic of a post for those of you that are still "Challenge Newbies".<br />Each blog usually has a Design Team that post their entries when the challenge is issued as inspiration. Here are a few I found - there are lots more.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Days the challenges are issued:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY</span>- <a href="http://www.fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut</a> deadline is Sunday midnight. Any paper craft item. Prizes are drawn by random.org . The 4 weekly winners are entered for a monthly grand prize.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY - </span><a href="http://www.paperplaytime.blogspot.com/">Paper Playtime</a> deadline is Saturday midnight. Any paper craft item. Prizes are weekly from various sponsors. Winners must have USA mailing address. (Friends or Relatives will come in handy here).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEDNESDAY </span>- <a href="http://cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Cricut Cardz Challenge</a> deadline is Monday midnight. Card challenge only. Prizes are drawn by random.org . The 4 weekly winners are entered for a monthly grand prize.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEDNESDAY</span> -<a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/"> Wacky Wednesday</a> deadline is Monday midnight. Any paper craft item. Prizes are drawn by random.org<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FRIDAY </span>- <a href="http://www.papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Paper Cutz Challenge</a> deadline Thursday midnight. Any paper craft item. Prizes are drawn by random.org . The 4 weekly winners are entered for a monthly grand prize.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Rules for entry:</span><br />Post your picture to your blog or email it to them. On the blogs there is either a "Mister Linky" or "Add your link" blue key to push and then fill in the information. Some have other criteria to follow and it is listed at the bottom of the challenge post.<br /><br />As people enter their projects a list forms at the bottom of the post. Click on their name and it will take you to their blog. It is a great way to surf and see lots of creative blogs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prizes:</span><br />Each blog announces the weekly winner on their blog. They do not contact the winner so you have to keep track and then reply with an email.<br /><br />I hope this takes some of the mystery out of how to post a challenge entry and I want to encourage you to give it a try.<br /><br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-84244116726673604212011-01-11T12:58:00.000-08:002011-01-14T18:39:59.509-08:00CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8677.jpg?t=1294817878"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 304px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8677.jpg?t=1294817878" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />So far my resolutions are going okay. I have submitted my first challenge entry to <aref="http: com="">Cricut Cardz Challenge. Every Wednesday a new challenge is posted. This past week's challenge was a New Year's card with a clock image from any cartridge. My nephew Mark's birthday is in January so I made this for him. This also helps out on my resolution to get cards out to family & friends on time. His birthday is the 24th. If you look closely I have circled the 24th on the January stamped image.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Details:<br />Carts - Happily Ever After (clock), Plantin (letters & circles)<br />Stamps - Close to My Heart (calendar circles) Cloud 9 (inside verse)<br />Cardstock - Colormates<br />Pattern paper - Pet stack DCWV<br />Embossing folder - Clockworks<br /><br />Hope this inspires you to try a challenge yourself. Wednesday Jan 12th is the next one at Cricut Cardz so check it out. I will post some more challenges links next time.<br />Happy Cricut Crafting<br />Colleen</aref="http:>Cricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-8818444906977031762011-01-04T21:33:00.000-08:002011-01-09T23:15:54.113-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011After a long absence I am returning with full enthusiasm and creativity. I hope you and your families enjoyed the Christmas season as much as ours did. My daughter was on my case about my blog and selling my stuff so that is what prompted me to return.<br /><br />I don't usually make resolutions but this year I did.<br /><br />1. Make my blog a priority and post regularly<br />2. Make a project from each of my 73 cartridges<br />3. Better organize my craft space<br />4. Enter one challenge a month and post my entry (scary)<br />5. Get birthday cards to family & friends on time<br />6. Sell some of my projects<br /><br />This is a big list of "to do's" but I am going to give it my best shot.<br /><br />This first project was made for my husband for Christmas. I took an online course through <a href="http://mycreativeclassroom.com">My Creative Classroom</a> to learn more about my <a href="http://binditall.com">Bind it All Machine</a>. I highly recommend this course.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8671-copy.jpg?t=1294636631"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 637px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8671-copy.jpg?t=1294636631" border="0" alt="" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8675copy.jpg?t=1294636316"><img style="float:right; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:right;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8675copy.jpg?t=1294636316" border="0" alt="" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8670copy.jpg?t=1294635951"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8670copy.jpg?t=1294635951" border="0" alt="" /></a> By binding only four rings on each edge makes the project both lighter and uses up leftover pieces from other projects. My husband is an awesome photographer and I wanted to make a frame we could hang in our motor home. If this falls off the wall it won't break!<br /><br />I used six 5 x 7 chipboard pieces and covered them with paper. Bind only on the edges. I choose to cut two of the pictures down to let the pattern paper show and have a space for the two Cricut cuts from Give a Hoot. The backs were inked.(No birds were hurt in the making of this frame.) I have a large collection of feathers. I will be making more of these in different themes, look for further postings.<br />My next blog will be about things I have done to organize my Bind it All, embossing folders and Cricut books & overlays.<br /><br /><br />Happy Crafting, <br />ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-12030848997862358482010-01-17T15:47:00.000-08:002010-01-17T21:45:32.079-08:00VALENTINE WREATH<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_5551.jpg?t=1263793274"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 489px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_5551.jpg?t=1263793274" border="0" alt="" /></a>HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />I made a New Year's resolution to post more often but apparently 2010 moves as fast as 2009 did. Two weeks have gone by and no post. Exciting news though, I got a Gypsy for Christmas. I must say bravo to Provo Craft this time for having a good user manual unlike when they released Design Studio. I am also excited about having the two cartridges included on the Gypsy. I also just ordered Pagoda & Ashlyn's Alphabet so am eagerly awaiting their arrival.<br />The base of the wreath is made by cutting a circle within a circle. Using the Center Point button move the blade assembly to the middle of the paper. The LED screen will show 6 by 6. Select circle cut at 6 1/2" size. When the cutting is finished the blade returns to the middle of the circle. Change size to 10", select Repeat Last and Cut. Now you have a base to attach the hearts to. I also cut a base out of a cereal box to give it more strength. I inked the edges of the wreath and added some stamped hearts in the contrasting color. Use as many different heart shapes as you have and layer as much as you want. Embellishments are only limited to your imagination. I hung my wreath with ribbon by putting an eyelet on either side of one heart and knotting the ribbon on the front.Cricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-57936905943369305682009-12-14T22:09:00.000-08:002009-12-14T23:33:07.419-08:00Tri-Pocket Cocoa Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwfront.jpg?t=1260857704"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwfront.jpg?t=1260857704" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I made a dozen of these fun cards. I had friends over for a Christmas lunch last Wednesday and made these cards for them. They were very impressed. I made a cut file for this just to save time with the cutting. It can be cut by hand just as easy. I just don't like to do all the measuring on each card.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwishes.jpg?t=1260857603"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwishes.jpg?t=1260857603" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Cut double sided cardstock 8" x 12" and cut out rectangle by Cricut or by hand. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/Tripocket2.jpg?t=1260857508"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/Tripocket2.jpg?t=1260857508" border="0" alt="" /></a>Turn over the 3 1/2" x 12" left over piece to other side and cut out 3 1/2" shadow of Warm Winter Wishes and mat for the verse. Mat is 3 1/2" x 5". Cut 3 1/2" Warm Winter Wishes (not shadow) out of glitter paper. If you don't have WW cart, use any 3 different fonts and cut matching shadows. Adhere words to shadows.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwishescut.jpg?t=1260857433"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwishescut.jpg?t=1260857433" border="0" alt="" /></a>Score along the 12" edge at 3 3/4, 4, 8 & 8 1/4. Turn paper and score at 5 1/2". If cutting by hand, cut out the area between the 3 3/4 & 8 1/4 & 5 1/2 score lines. See picture. Crease all folds and create flaps of the pocket.Cut 2 - 2" bookplates, Shift, shadow #14 using Fabulous Finds. Use a size and shape to fit your stamps. Stamp bookplates and adhere to flaps with brads. Adhere thin tape to the 4 outside edges of the flaps.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwopen.jpg?t=1260857285"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 120px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/wwwopen.jpg?t=1260857285" border="0" alt="" /></a>Cut 18" of ribbon. Cut slits from 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" on the 3 3/4" & 8 1/4" score lines. Thread ribbon through slits so that the ribbon shows on the inside covering the middle panel. Adhere mat in the middle panel over the ribbon.Tie the ribbon in a bow on the front of the card. Adhere Warm above the ribbon and Winter & Wishes below. Cut out image for the inside right flap - something that matches the paper. Fill the pockets with goodies. A mini glue dot will hold the candy cane in place. Maybe add a Scratch 'n Win ticket!<br /><br />***Leave a comment and I will email the cut file and pdf file of the verse.<br /><br />MERRY CHRISTMASCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-88723259207203688582009-11-30T22:10:00.000-08:002009-12-14T23:40:03.479-08:00More Christmas Bag Toppers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8758_edited-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8758_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I was very excited today to see I had my 100th visitor. I would greatly appreciate comments and followers.<br />Here are my three completed bags. I am very pleased with the outcome. The previous picture did not include the three snowflakes. I cut them from Bazzill Bling and put two on the bag and one on the tag.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8765_edited-1.jpg?t=1259648444"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8765_edited-1.jpg?t=1259648444" alt="" border="0" /></a>I was glad to get the contents for my bags finished and delivered. I made Soup in a Jar, greeting cards and a scallop album. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8766_edited-1.jpg?t=1259648242"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 135px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8766_edited-1.jpg?t=1259648242" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The scallop album was a M's chipboard album. A very smart person, not me, made a cut.file for it so that made covering the chipboard easy. The large "F" was cut with Mickey Font and the words are stamped on. I distressed all the edges with ink.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0171_edited-1.jpg?t=1259647787"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0171_edited-1.jpg?t=1259647787" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I etched the gal's initials on the jars using vinyl. I managed to use the outline repeatedly and just changed the initials. I put a paper cut of the initial inside the jar to use for alignment. The frame and initials are from Storybook.<br />The greeting cards are packaged in an acrylic box and tied with sheer ribbon. There are six cards in the box.Cricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-19098370564620263042009-10-26T20:23:00.000-07:002009-11-30T23:28:53.377-08:00Christmas Bag Topper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0154.jpg?t=1256622132"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 531px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0154.jpg?t=1256622132" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This bag topper is an old idea resurrected to be cut with the Cricut. For Christmas this year I am making "Soup in a Jar" as gifts for about a dozen people and needed a durable way to package them. I will be also be putting other smaller things in the bag. I wanted to be able to cut lots out quickly so it is just the right task for my trusty Cricut. If you leave a comment or and questions concerning the project, with your email address, I will send the cut file. This pattern works on 8" wide by 4 1/2" deep bags from M's.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">INSTRUCTIONS:</span><br /><br />Use two sheets of co-ordinating paper or two double sided papers of the same design. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/bagtop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/bagtop.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/FringeFig2.jpg?t=1259651671"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 150px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/FringeFig2.jpg?t=1259651671" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If the paper has a directional design, such as words, cut the 12 x 12 into 6 x 12 for the cutting of the scallop fringes and cut it twice. If the paper has an allover non directional pattern, cut once, turn mat and cut again.<br /> <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0146.jpg?t=1256619949"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0146.jpg?t=1256619949" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">BAG TOPPER</span><br /><br />Score 1" from all 4 sides on the bag topper. Adhere tape to 4 edges (see red on diagram). Cut where indicated.<br />Score both longest scallop fringes two bumps from each end. Adhere tape along straight edge in three pieces (this makes folding easier). <br />Adhere tape to sides and top of short scallop fringe pieces.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0149.jpg?t=1256621055"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0149.jpg?t=1256621055" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />On the bag topper mark a line 1/2" from the edge to line the fringe against. Peel only the middle piece of tape on the fringe and attach to the topper. Repeat with the other long piece of fringe.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0150.jpg?t=1256621278"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0150.jpg?t=1256621278" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Remove protective covering on tape on the 4 cut lines on the bag topper. Fold tabs to inside and adhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0152.jpg?t=1256621708"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0152.jpg?t=1256621708" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Fold the scallop fringe around all 4 corners and adhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Adhere side scallop fringes along the top first and then overlapping the bumps neatly, adhere sides.<br /><br />Adhere Merry Christmas to front of bag. Put topper on for placement. A little tip for gluing. I use an old phone book. Each time I glue something I flip the page so your work area stays glue free.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TAG</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0141.jpg?t=1256622734"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0141.jpg?t=1256622734" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />On the fringe Screen Shot(fig. 2) where it says name, delete that and put in your own special person. I used Simply Sweet Alphabet and welded it. Make sure it fits the tag. The tag on the bag topper Screen Shot is just extra & smaller. Didn't want to waste paper. After I glued on the name and From:, I outlined them with black pen to make them stand out more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0155.jpg?t=1256623041"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/IMG_0155.jpg?t=1256623041" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I will post another picture when I get all the bags done. It is fun experimenting with different colour combinations. Hope you have fun making some of these. I made the soup this weekend to make sure the recipe was good and my husband thought it was delicious. I do nice things like that because he does all the editing of my pictures before I upload them.<br />Cheers ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149599127986228595.post-44912138137888462512009-10-12T15:25:00.000-07:002009-10-18T23:35:46.630-07:00Christmas Wreath made with Design StudioHappy Thanksgiving and welcome to my new blog! This year I am thankful to my DD who helped me set up this blog. After a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner we refocused our attention to what matters most: Cricut creations. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I designed this wreath using Design Studio. The wreath base uses G, the holly sprigs are JS. I think it is a festive design that will grace any mantle or wall, filling your home with Christmas cheer. Now my DD wants one too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8419-2.jpg?t=1255388917"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/DSC_8419-2.jpg?t=1255388917" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />George Wreath Instructions:<br /><br />1. Select George Cart. Size 8" Zero. Move to center of a 12 x 12 mat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/1stzero.jpg?t=1255399977"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/1stzero.jpg?t=1255399977" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Copy and paste. The zero line gets darker. In the Shape Properties box select Turn 90. Move 2nd zero so shapes are equal. If the wrong handle on the selection box is selected while moving the zero in place, select Edit, Undo Transformed shapes to correct.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWturn90.jpg?t=1255399184"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 159px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWturn90.jpg?t=1255399184" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/2ndzero.jpg?t=1255399949"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/2ndzero.jpg?t=1255399949" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Paste another zero. This places the 3rd zero overtop of the first one. Rotate 45. Apply.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWrotate45.jpg?t=1255399134"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWrotate45.jpg?t=1255399134" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/3rdzero.jpg?t=1255399913"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/3rdzero.jpg?t=1255399913" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Paste again. Rotate -45. Apply (4th zero)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWrotate-45.jpg?t=1255399082"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 160px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWrotate-45.jpg?t=1255399082" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/4thzero.jpg?t=1255399861"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/4thzero.jpg?t=1255399861" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Preview, the zeros should be coloured. This makes it easier see what needs to be moved around to make the spaces equal.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreview1.jpg?t=1255398798"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreview1.jpg?t=1255398798" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreview1a.jpg?t=1255398963"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreview1a.jpg?t=1255398963" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Weld each zero then Preview again and there should be a solid outline of the wreath. If there is a coloured one that means it isn't welded.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWwelding.jpg?t=1255399229"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 159px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWwelding.jpg?t=1255399229" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreviewfinal.jpg?t=1255399023"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWpreviewfinal.jpg?t=1255399023" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Select Joy of Seasons cart. Size 2 1/2" Shadow - Merry Christmas. Move the words into the center of the wreath so it is slightly overlapping on all sides. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWMerryXmas.jpg?t=1255402666"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWMerryXmas.jpg?t=1255402666" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWMerryChristmas.jpg?t=1255390570"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWMerryChristmas.jpg?t=1255390570" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />That completes the design. I cut the wreath out of Chocolate Malt Colour Mates. Chalk the edges of the cutouts with dark brown.<br />Cut 2 1/2" shadow of Merry Christmas - red. Cut 2 1/2" Merry Christmas - gold.<br />Cut 12 holly (shift, pointsetta)- 2 1/2". Cut 6 & Flip 6<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWhollysprig.jpg?t=1255392293"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 240px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWhollysprig.jpg?t=1255392293" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWHolly.jpg?t=1255390765"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 320px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWHolly.jpg?t=1255390765" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Use glue dots to adhere glitter to berries. Mini lights are adhered with dots also. Add dimension to the holy with foam tape and pop dots (different thicknesses). I used wired ribbon for the bow.<br />Mount in a 12 x 12 frame (without glass)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWRibbon.jpg?t=1255390891"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/cricutlass/GWRibbon.jpg?t=1255390891" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Hope you enjoy my design.<br />Cheers ColleenCricut Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325139572659527448noreply@blogger.com2