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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Crafty Halloween Blog Hop ~ Fall Altered Cricut Boxes

Welcome to the Crafty Halloween Blog Hop featuring my wonderful CJToo Crafty Designers.
Today we are all featuring Halloween projects for your inspiration and enjoyment!  

For my project I'm excited to show you a "trash-to-treasure", "repurposed", "recycled", "altered" FALL Home Decor blocks.

I used empty Cricut cartridge boxes as the basis of my project!



  • FALL letters - "Mickey Font" by Cricut cut at 5.50
  • brown lunch bags
  • patterned paper in fall theme
  • homespun fabric
  • picks and berries
  • raffia
  • wire



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To continue with the hop -- click here to visit Cheryl's blog……
I can't wait to see what she's created for us today!!

Blog Hop Trail


Tracy @ Craft Junkie Too

Cheryl @ CardsbyCG 

Kadie @ Kards by Kadie

Kristy @ Craftin' on my Door

Roberta @ TX Scrapper Mom

Shawn @ Shawn's Fireside Crafting Room

Shelley @ Carley's Closet

Tanya @ Tanyaisis Creations
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65 comments:

  1. TyTynNiyasmomOctober 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    These are too cute!!! Fall is my favorite time of year. Thanks for the video.

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  2. SheenaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Cute! Love how you upcycled the cricut boxes.

    Hugs, Sheena
    slynne1 at gmail dot com

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  3. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    What a great idea!!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!!
    msstoenatrunestonedotnet

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  4. October 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Such a fun project Tracy! I LOVE IT! What a great idea on repurposing those cricut boxes.
    Hope you are doing well.

    Marilyn C.

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  5. *~Danielle~*October 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love fall!!! The colors are sooo pretty! Thanks for sharing another great project!

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  6. Scrapsofstuff/DaphneOctober 29, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Such a great idea! I have a ton of boxes and need to figure out what to do with them! This would be great for any holiday! I love it!

    daph66@shreiber.com

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  7. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Great fall boxes!! I see my cricut boxes being recycled

    silvia
    sillyscrap@aol dot com

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  8. Stacey's Creative CornerOctober 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Super cute home decor project! Great idea to recycle those cricut boxes. :)

    Stacey
    staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

    staceyscreativecorner at gmail dot com

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  9. TracyOctober 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a great idea! The fall blocks look awesome!

    Tracy
    owlbecraftin at gmail dot com

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  10. littlenOctober 29, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    what a cute and clever idea. great way to use cricut boxes. tfs.
    i'm a follower.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  11. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing..i love what you did with the boxes!

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  12. TinaOctober 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Awesome!! You never cease to amaze me Tracy!! What a great project!
    Tina
    www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com
    tinakatz1@yahoo.com

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  13. Cheryl GaffneyOctober 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    These are perfect Tracy! I love that you are recycling too. What a great example of your country crafting style too. Just perfect.

    Hugs, Cheryl

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  14. Dakota BearOctober 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Tracy, this is a very nice project utilizing the boxes.

    dotfree@charter.net

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  15. JudyOctober 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love, love, love your 'recycled' FALL blocks! this project is fabulous and so was the video :-) Thanks so much for sharing -- I am inspired!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  16. KarenOctober 29, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Amazing fall project! So clever

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  17. Creative KutsOctober 29, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Very creative ideas. Thanks for sharing

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  18. HappyscrapinOctober 29, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    What a great way to recycle your boxes! I love the way they turned out, all the fall colors.

    plese.cathy@yahoo.com

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  19. Debbie B.October 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    The blocks are cute! What a terrific idea. I just recently organized my cartridges in a tote and knew I'd find something to do with the empty boxes. I'm a happy follower.
    Debbie B.
    jdoutback@juno.com

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  20. LindaOctober 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Thanks Tracy for the great suggestion. You always have some very creative designs. Thanks for sharing

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  21. moknowsallOctober 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    These fall blocks would look wonderful on my windowsill So would all your craft show items. I could buy the whole setup
    great job. Love your blog.
    Mjaureen

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  22. ShelleyOctober 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    These are just AWESOME Tracy!! I guess it is silly to have all them boxes stored up in a bigger box in the closet, huh? :) Great idea!!
    Love them!

    Shelley
    Fellow DT member
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
    shelleymace21@gmail.com

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  23. Barb A.October 29, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Thanks for showing us a way to re-purpose our cricut boxes. Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.

    scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

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  24. Cards and Crafts by ShereeOctober 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love your fall idea using the cricut boxes....it would look so nice on a mantle or bookcase. Very cute and inexpensive way to decorate the house for fall.
    Lynn bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com
    bootsandbling (at) gmail (dot) com

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  25. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    That is one of the most ingenious ideas and so simple, Thanks

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  26. crazyaboutcricutOctober 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I save all my Cricut boxes! THIS IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA!! And I'm totally lifting this! Thanks for another great project Tracy :)

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  27. ColleenOctober 29, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Cute idea. Thank you for sharing it. - Colleen

    cburki1111@gmail.com

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  28. WhitneyOctober 29, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    So cute, Tracy! I love MPS Stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!
    parrwd(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Elizabeth BonillaOctober 29, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a great idea!! Thanks, you are so very creative!!

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  30. Shannon Colon, TheIrishScrapperOctober 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Very cute! What a great way to reuse these boxes. Thanks Shannon the irishscrapper@gmail.com

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  31. CathyinMNOctober 29, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Great way to recycle the boxes. Such cute Fall decor! You did a great job.
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  32. KatiebugOctober 29, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    love the decor great fall look
    tfs
    bdtk at gmail dot com
    craftinwithmypups.blogspot.com

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  33. KatiebugOctober 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    bdtktr at gmail dot com sorry wrong email

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  34. smyiowOctober 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I love it! I have always loved block decor but I really like the embellishments that you placed on top!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  35. Lisa's Creative NicheOctober 29, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    So very cute! I love these types of decorations! Thank you so much!
    Lisa
    lisascreativeniche at gmail dot com

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  36. NanetteOctober 29, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    What a great use of your cricut boxes. TFS!

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  37. MizMaryAnnOctober 29, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    What a fun project. You can unwrap them after the holiday and rewrap them in the next holiday wrap. Great use of our many Cricut boxes.

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  38. TinaOctober 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    These are so pretty. Great job.

    Tina

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  39. MissyOctober 29, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    These are fabulous Tracy, I love all the accents you added to the tops of them!!

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  40. Pat N.October 29, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a great idea for a home decoration. Love it! TFS!--Pat N.

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  41. Nancy KitsonOctober 30, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    These are so cute Tracy! Thanks for the ideas and the chance to win.

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  42. KardsbyKadieOctober 30, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Tracy: You seriosuly ROCKED IT on this project....I think I know what I'm going to do with my empty Cricut cartridge boxes....AWESOME PROJECT Girlfriend!

    Thanks for the amazing Halloween Blog Hop - It was fun and all my fellow Design Team Members did a FABULOUS JOB! Many Thank! Kadie

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  43. LaraOctober 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What a great way to use Cricut boxes! I love this! You did a great job- I am following you on Google. lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  44. cindieluOctober 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Love the idea of repurposing! So cute can't wait to try
    Easyspch@hotmail.com

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  45. Lady FairOctober 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful home decor project, this would look beautiful on a mantle or a bookshelf. Thanks for the informative tutorial, too.

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  46. KimOctober 30, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Seriously Cute! Love the idea of repurpousing the cricut boxes, too!

    kimberk@peak(dot)org

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  47. Lady FairOctober 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Just finished the hop, so many beautiful Halloween and Fall project ideas. Thanks for sponsoring the hop!

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  48. Steve and Sarah SchmidtOctober 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Very cute project!!

    Sarah
    farmboy at bevcomm.net

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  49. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a clever idea it is to use the cricut boxes. TFS.

    scrapbooking.mommieof2@gmail.com

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  50. Cathie wOctober 30, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    super cute project..TFS!!!

    Cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  51. KristiOctober 30, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So pretty! They are such a great use of something you really don't want to get rid of but is taking up space!
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

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  52. UnknownOctober 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Super cute and what a great way to recycle!
    craftin-on-my-door.blogspot.com

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  53. RoseOctober 30, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Love your idea, thanks for sharing.

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  54. Jojo MooreOctober 31, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    What a supper trash-to treasure projet, i just love make things out of trash, they make the best treasure. thanks for sharing your great projet
    jojo_moore62@yahoo.com

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  55. MichellethecraftyRNOctober 31, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Great idea. Love the font it fits the whole theme!!

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  56. Michele EickholtOctober 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great project!! They are so cut, I think that I just might have to try to make some.

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  57. Tanya Isis AyalaOctober 31, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    great project
    love the boxes

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  58. LisaNovember 1, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I just love this so much that I have featured over on my blog at http://www.scrappingpinklady.com for tomorrow. Nov 1st 2011. I hope you will stop by and check it out and pick up a "featured button" for your blog.

    email is editorofpinkscrapper@ gmail.com
    Lisa Scrappingpinklady

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  59. DebbyNovember 2, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Fall is my favorite time of year. And this project you did is just awesome, not only fall, but a great way to recycle.
    angel hugs
    Debby
    angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

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  60. DIANA L.November 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great Project, love the fall colors.

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  61. Crafty Mommy DivaNovember 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    This is awesome! Who says you have to use wood blocks - duh! why didn't I think of that! I love lots of wood project ideas so this inspires me to get more creative!
    I love the raffia and berries on top.
    Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays! Featuring this tonight.

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  62. JackieNovember 5, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    What a great project. I still have seperation anxiety with my boxes...LOL, but I love the Fall blocks and your tutorial. Good job!

    www.inspired-by-scrapping.blogspot.com
    jackie_struss@justex.net

    thank you!

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  63. Miss CharmingNovember 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a cute idea! (Hopefully Santa will bring me a Cricut or Silhouette machine this year.)

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  64. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Adorable!

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  65. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    These are awesome, now I need to start looking around my house for old boxes that I would normally throw out ;) Thanks for linking up and sharing with us! Loved it :)
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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