~ YeeHaw Cowboy Scrapbook Lay-out

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I am very honored that Megan at Above Rubies Studio included this project in the Project Gallery of her Cricut A - Z DVD.  Mine along with many other talented crafters. 

 Click HERE to view what this DVD is all about (beginner, intermediate or advanced) and see if it is for YOU.....OR if you have this amazing DVD check out this project in the Gallery....

p.s. Stay tuned for your chance to win one of these amazing DVD's right here on my blog very soon.....Thanks Megan!

Now...on to this layout....I was super excited when Cricut announced they were coming out with the Old West cartridge.  Being the mom of a little cowboy I knew I was buying it before I saw the images.  Needless to say I am NOT disappointed what-so-ever.  It is a super cartridge for the cowboy side of you. 

2 - page layout

On this page everthing is cut from the Old West cartridge with the exception of the little cowboy with rope...that is cut 4" from A Child's Year cartridge. 

On this page everything is cut from Old West cartridge except the cowboy with stick horse which is also from A Child's Year at 4". 

I purchased the silver brads at Michael's

If you have the DVD - look for my project .... if you don't have it yet....you need to get it.  It's super!

CLICK HERE to see images from this cartridge....

Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.  Ü

Video #67 ~ Crafty Gift Snowman Card Frame

How many times have you received or seen a beautiful Christmas Card and said "that is as pretty as a picture?" Well, here is a super simple way to decorate a crafty gift or home decor item using one of those beautiful Christmas Cards.  The frame is an 8 x 10 frame, glass inset removed.  The Merry Christmas is cut 1 1/2" from Christmas Cheer on regular and on shadow. 

Merry Christmas to all!

Pre-School Christmas Pages Re-Run

Hi CJToo Friends,

I know I haven't had the chance to post much this Holiday season because of family obligations and stuff but I went digging to see what I could re-run for you that was in my "stash" of stuff.  Here is a Christmas Lay-out that I made for my little guy, Spencer.  Click HERE for the cartridges I used, details and more close up pictures.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my friends!

Merry Christ"Moose" from CJToo

Graphic Courtesy of Cheryl Seslar at Raggedy Scrappin' 

Visit her website for lots of freebies and/or to purchase quality graphics including websets, collections and graphic singles.  Cheryl created my CJToo graphics.  She is absolutely amazing!   

Christmas Table Decor

Hi CJToo Friends.....

Merry Christmas

Okay, I am not only a Craft Junkie but I am a Trash to Treasure Junkie too ~ I love to take "this" and make "that" out of it.  I came up with these adorable (at least I think they are) table decorations for a recent Christmas gathering.  The inspiration was a fabric stuffed candy cane.  My sweet MIL sewed me a bunch of fabric candy canes made out of red ticking fabric.  I am so lucky to have a super MIL who is always supporting my crafty side.  The "vase" or holder for my decorations is an recycled oatmeal can covered with green vinyl ~ I purchase my vinyl by the roll at www.signwarehouse.com - they have excellent customer service.  I just cut the vinyl to fit the cane.

Next I tied on some wired ribbon in the center of the cane.  Inside the can/holder I stuck in candy canes, greenery, glittery white picks, other "candy" looking picks and a fake sucker.  I made the fake sucker using a round styrofoam disc (this one measures 5"), I used a 1/4 dowel for the "stick" of the sucker.  I put the stick in the styrofoam circle first before covering the sucker with the paper.  It made it much easier to handle.  I then covered the sucker with the christmas paper... I actually found this foil looking paper at my local grocery store in the Christmas aisle.  It came in a set of 4 rolls, green, red, silver and blue.  I thought THAT WOULD BE PERFECT for suckers!  I cut a square large enough to cover the whole styrofoam disc and wrapped it around leaving the bottom excess for the wrapper; secured with a twist tie (or you could use a chenille stem or other wire).  If you need more specific instructions ~ just contact me.   

For the tables, I put 2 christmas cans and strung pine garland down the middle; wired ribbon drapped across the pine garland adds that special touch.  I then scattered real candy canes and other christmas candies on the table around the center.  It really looks great.  Cute, fun and soooo pretty!   

Merry Christmas from Craft Junkie Too!