Craft Junkie Too's Blog is turning 1 year old and you're invited to help me celebrate. I'd like to kick off my CJToo birthday bash week with a give away donated by our good friends at PROVO CRAFT.
The prize is the SAMPLER CRICUT CARTRIDGE. Can you believe this??????? I am so super excited!!! This is one of the first Cricut cartridges and at one time was only available with the purchase of a Cricut bundle; how lucky do I feel to be able to give this away to one of my lucky visitors. YAY for you! What makes this cartridge unique is that it is a collection of shapes from best selling cartridges including........
This is a new cartridge that has some of the first images released by Cricut designers. This is basically where it all got started. You will absolutely love this cartridge.
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For your chance to win this cartridge just leave me a comment on THIS post. I will draw the winner on Friday March 5th using random.org - good luck!
Join me on Saturday March 6th for a day of CJToo video's and more prizes. YAY!
I had the most amazing time at the Cricut Swarm in Houston on Saturday February 20th. Lori, The Cricut Lady was the most amazing hostess and provided us with a day filled with fun, laughter and a few surprises. All I can say is when the need arises, Cricut friends are there for you, no matter what! ÜÜÜ
Watch Video #19 for the whole tutorial on creating cute faces!
Pam (TheBugBytes) is a whiz at the Gypsy and shared a wonderful demonstration for all of us.
Lori (Just_Scrappin) is amazing; she demonstrated Making the Cut cricut software and it's so fun!
We also saw other demo's of punch around the page with MS punches, glass etching, Cricut Design Studio software, faux leather and shrinky dink material as well as numerous chances to win door prizes and a gift exchange.....so fun!
Tammy is amazing....she was in Philly the day before putting the finishing touches on filming the Gypsy A-Z DVD with Megan (Above Rubies Studio) and flew in late the night before. She still made it to the Swarm in the afternoon! WOW, what a treat!
Tammy, Pam and I enjoyed chatting about blogging and creative fun for our viewers!
Here is a brief slideshow I put together to share a little of our day.....
I'll be back soon with another project for you....have a super week CJToo friends!
I am heading to my 2nd Cricut Swarm on Saturday in Houston and looking forward to seeing so many friends from last time and making new friends that are coming to this one. A Cricut Swarm is a gathering of scrappers who are totally and head over heals in love with their bug and get together and scrap all day. There is usually demo's about cricut products, new techniques or new stuff for newbies as well as prizes and drawings. We bring along our cricuts, projects and scrap all day. So fun! How do you find out about Cricut Swarms? You can visit www.cricut.com/community and check out the Swarm Gatherings topic to find one near you.
Now, onto my latest project.
This cute card is an A2 size card that will fit perfect in an A2 size envelope. The star of the show is this cute froggie from the Paisley cartridge. The Thanks so Much stamp is from My Pink Stampers Everyday Occassions Stamp set. This is an adorable stamp set and perfect for many projects; available for purchase at http://www.customcrops.com/
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest project.....have a super week-end. Ü
I ran across these clear boxes in the wedding section of Wal-Mart and thought they would a great holder for candy treats for my MIL's birthday party. They are holders for all kind of small treats including candies, mints, and small trinkets. I decided to fill them with assorted chocolate candy and tied tulle ribbon around the entire box. The scalloped circle is a 1 1/2 punch by Marvy and the adorable Happy Happy Birthday stamp is from My Pink Stamper's Everyday Occassions stamp set. It fits perfect on the scalloped circle. The mini hearts stamp is from from My Pink Stamper's Simply Sweet Occassions stamp set. Both sets are a must have for your stamp collection. I will be doing more projects with these stamps soon. I have lots of ideas for using them on my projects so stay tuned for that. You can purchase either stamp set at http://www.customcrops.com/ but you will definitely want both. Ü
Thanks for looking everyone and for your comments. Click below the "more projects" pictures below to leave a comment.
Staying with Spencers Big Green Tractor theme this year I made individual goodies bags for each child in his pre-school class. 15 in all (thanks goodness) LOL. Using the tractor from Everyday Paper Dolls - cut at 3 inches. The wheels I drew circles out of black cardstock and cut around the edges with decorative edge scissors that the edges a rough look; ran the wheels through my Cuttlebug using the bubbles cuttlebug folder. The yellow hearts are punches; this gave each tractor the yellow that's inside the JDeere tractor wheels. I personalized each tractor tag/bag with the childs name. The paper is red/white checkered scrapbook paper trimmed to the size of the bag. Another decorative edge scissor with a jagged affect trimmed off the edges.
I had a lot of fun working with the little guy this year on valentine treats and stuff but whew - glad it's almost time to move onto something else. LOL.
Sorry the lighting isn't the best - I quickly took this picture as we were heading out the door on our way to school. Ü Didn't want to forget to show my CJToo friends!
My little guy and I had a fun time putting together this valentine box for him to take to school for his friends to put in their valentine's. When the teacher sent home the note that each child needed to bring a decorated box for their valentine exchange I said YEA!......I knew it would be a fun project. Spencer looooooves John Deere tractors and his favorite song right now is Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean, a country music singer. He will sit and watch the video on YouTube forever, if I'd let him.....well, not really but it's his favorite song. He goes around the house singing "I'll take you for a ride on my Big Green Tractor", grabs his guitar and play microphone and has a ball.....so I knew exactly what I wanted to do to decorate his box this year.
This is the video he watches over and over and over again......Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean
To start....
Red/white gingham paper. Very sturdy and very durable, perfect for little hands to handle.
White posterboard cut in strips to accent the middle section.
Green tractor ~ Everyday Paper Dolls green and cut out black wheels from black vinyl. - 3 1/4"
Cuttlebug folder - swiss dots
Wagon - Paper Doll Dress Up - 6"
Cuttlebug folder - Tiny Mosaics
Fence - Paper Doll Dress Up - fit to length
Grass - Everyday Paper Dolls - fit to length
Hearts are cut from pattern paper and randomly placed.
SPENCER - Don Juan - 2"
Heart - Sweethearts
Stamp - The Paper Studio
White pen for doodling
Thanks for your comments and for visiting my blog....
It's amazing what we can find to reuse, recycle and turn into a sweet Valentine project. The inspiration was the paper towel holder and I thought it would make a wonderful filler/tube for candy.....the rest of the idea's followed. I used a candy mold paper liner for the bottom so my candy wouldn't fall out. I then attached valentine paper around the tube and secured with my ATG (Adhesive Tape Gun). This provides a very strong bond and hold. I pulled out my Doodletype Cricut cartridge.....cutting the heart at 3 inches and the burst at 3 inches also. I filled the tube with Starburst candy and finished the project off with curly ribbon and tulle. Tulle really provides an extra touch to my projects. I really like using it. It comes in a roll and an array of colors. Let me know what you think....I appreciate your comments -ÜÜÜ I will post a picture later this evening....Ü
Happy Saturday everyone....Here are the valentine treat projects I promised you I would post. I put together a video consisting of what paper and other goodies I used and also a slide show of pictures of the finished projects. Below I will give you more details and instructions. Contact me if you have additional questions....
Leave me a comment below this post and let me know what you think.
In this first project I used the large candy bars (Hershey's, Mr. Goodbar and Kit Kat) - you can get these for around $1.00 in most places.
For this candy bar I wrapped pattern paper around the bar securing with scotch tape in the back. I decorated the top with tulle and black curly ribbin. The scalloped circle is 3 inches. The heart is just cut from patterned paper. The sentiment is a stamp from The Paper Studio stamped in black ink as well as black inking around the torn edges. I used a pop dot to add deminsion.
This candy bar is wrapped in another valentine pattern paper with the same concept of securing with tape. I personalized the tag myself with a sharpie marker. The black hearts are the Folk Heart punch by The Paper Studio (found at Hobby Lobby) and I added a white brad to each heart. Also used pop dots to add deminsion.
This candy bar is decorated with a black and white theme. I used polka dot ribbon, white sheer dot and black thin ribbon for the bow. The tag is also a punch by Marvy but you can use any tag and/or your cricut to cut out numerous tags. I just doodled the name and attached with more ribbon.
Simple and cute.
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You can find these cute metal buckets about anywhere; Wal-Mart, Target, the craft stores....etc. just ready for you to fill with candy, treats, toys, trinkets and more. If you haven't visited the valentine aisle yet in the stores you need to because Valentines' Day is not just about candy and stuffed animals....there is a huge variety of doo dads to fill your baskets and/or buckets with.
This is a red metal bucket I found at Wal-mart, I threaded white glittery ribbon through the holes (which are in the shape of a heart) and tied a simple knot in the front. I filled the bucket with candy, treats, pencils, trinkets and this and that. Add a tag or leave it like this.
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Treat Bags
Treat bags are so easy to make. There are so many cute bags that you can fill with candy or various treats and secure with twist tie or ribbon. The tag is cut at 4" from Sweethearts Cricut cartridge. Regular and shadow. Add inking and some doodling or a sentinment and you're done. So cute!
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Definitely my favorite this year.....I found the clear plastic cups (punch cups) in the paper ware aisle of my grocery store.
Decorate, stuff and add treats. I used a valentine themed napkin inside the cup and stuffed in goodies. The HUGS AND KISSES is cut at 3 1/2 inches from Sweethearts Cricut cartridge, regular and shadow. The sweethearts cartridge is a definite must have for valentines and I know most of my recent projects show this primary cartridge. Ü I attached the HUGS AND KISSES to red cardstock and cut around the edges with decorative scissors. To assemble the cup...add the card first, then stuff your goodies. It's easier. The tag is a Marvy punch and the pink folk heart is the Folk Heart punch by The Paper Studio. Ink around the edges, doodle with a black sharpie and call it a job done.
This tag is from Sweethearts cricut cartridge - cut at 3 1/2 inches (regular and shadow) - texture added using my Cuttlebug and Distressed Stripes folder. White heart brad added in the center. The tag is the Marvy tag punch, swiss dots cuttlebug folder and pink inking around the edges. Various white, pink, and red ribbons added the finishing touches.
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Okay everyone....there you have them. I have a few more ideas but I know it's getting really close to Valentine's Day so I may save those ideas for next year.
Thanks for your comments and for your feedback. I really appreciate you visiting, commenting on my posts (below) and following my blog.
