♥ Video #88 ~ Nuts about U Card ♥

Hi everyone....Happy Thursday April 29, 2010!  15 years ago today me and my honey bunny were married.  Time really does fly because we planned our wedding for over a year and half.  I remember when we told our parents and especially my mom questioned ninety-five???? (we were married in April of 1995) and was basically saying gosh, that seems so far away.  Well, this goes to show us how time does fly because that was 15 years ago today.  Happy Anniversary to my honey bunny.  We are so blessed to have a beautiful family and are so fortunate to receive so many of God's blessings. 

Here is a card I made for fun to give to him this morning.  He is used to getting really "serious anniversary" greeting cards from the Hallmark store and was quite surprised to receive a handmade card (in a good way, of course).  LOL

Thanks for looking and for watching my video.  CJToo friends ROCK!

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♥ National Scrapbook Day ~ May 1st ♥

Hi everyone and happy "hump" day!  I hope the week is going well for you. 

I just wanted to quickly let you know that CJToo will be having some goodies including video's and projects posted this Saturday May 1st which is National Scrapbook Day.  The fun kicks off at 10:00 am CST (Central Standard Time) with a video and will continue from there.  I will have the chit-chat box open at the top of the page (see the chat box to the left of this post <--) and you can stop in throughout the day to chat with others who may be here at the same time.  I will be in and out all day but have some exciting and fun things planned for my blog visitors and followers. 

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National Scrapbook Day Celebration

Saturday May 1, 2010

10:00 am ~ CST

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Robyn, MyPinkStamper along with her Design Team, MyPinkDesigners will be providing us with a fun day filled with video's, projects and prizes every hour from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm ~ CST. 

You don't want to miss this celebration!  It's a blast!

We hope to see you then.

MyPinkStamper's Blog

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♥ Sunday Share 4.25.10 ♥

Hi everyone and happy week-end (what's left of it, that is).


I thought I'd share a little tips, tricks and stuff I ran across this week and let you know a little about what is coming up this next week.

• Tammy, Creative Critters continues her cricut training in Chicago with Provocraft. She posted a wonderful tip she learned about transporting the cricut (like for Swarms and Crops). I find this a very valuable tip. Check her post and video out HERE. 

• Weekly Coupons for Hobby Lobby, Michael's, AC Moore and More ~ Click HERE.

• I just discovered MadebyMomo on YouTube....she is so creative and has wonderful tutorials.  Check out her blog HERE. 

• Robyn, MyPinkStamper will be hosting her 3rd Annual National Scrapbook Day Event on her blog this Saturday May 1st.  She along with her My Pink Designers (and a few extra's too) will be posting video's, challenges and prizes.  The kick off time will be announced this week but we definitely do not want to miss this!  It's a blast!. Click HERE for her blog. 

• CJToo will also be posting a few video's and "stuff" this Saturday too; that's Saturday May 1, 2010.  Not sure what the "stuff" is yet but I will definitely make it fun.  I'll have the chat box open at the top of my blog and you can chit chat with other crafters all day long.  I will be in and out but those who use my chatter's box have a fun time.  It's a great way to meet other crafters and bloggers.  Join me right HERE at CJToo's blog.

• My CJToo Friends Facebook Page is located HERE.  I post projects and upcoming events there too.  I'd be honored if you'd join my facebook page. 

Lastly....

You may have noticed a few additions to my blog here at CraftJunkieToo.  Along the top I have easy tabs to access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.  I've also included several pages (with tabs) at the top also.  These include:

• Video List - see a complete listing of all of my video's.

• CJToo Project Categories - click on a cricut cartridge name and find all of the posts/projects I created with that cartridge.

• Cricut Cartridge Library - find abbreviations for all cricut cartridges as well as links to each and every one of the cricut cartridges located at www.cricut.com/information.  Super duper cool!

• Favorite Links - this page is dedicated to all of the buttons and banners for friends and fellow bloggers that have awesome blogs.  Bookmark and follow.  Cool!

• Shopping Center - this page will have a listing of online shops that offer cricut supplies and/or are scrapbooking related.  Sometimes we hear about these online stores by word of mouth - so just trying to make it a little easier for us. 

I am very open and willing to add to any of my pages.  If you'd like for me to add your buttons to my Favorite Links - send me a link to your blog.  If you found an awesme online store that you'd like to share - send me the link.  I'd be happy to include it. 

Have a super week everyone and check back for more on National Scrapbooking Day, Saturday May 1, 2010.

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♥ Video #86 - Teacher Appreciation Card ♥

Hi everyone and Happy Friday!

Create-a-Critter is a "must have" cartridge to add to your cricut cartridge library (at least I think so); anyhoo's, with Teacher Appreciation Week coming up soon I took the opportunity to create a quick card with the apple from Create-a-Critter. Thanks for your feedback and your comments. They really mean a lot!

Details:

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  - dark green cardstock 5.50" x 4.25"
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  - white cardstock, 5.50" x 4.0" - Martha Stewart Scallop Dot border punch on sides
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  - red and white checkerboard pattern paper - 4.25" x 3.0"
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  - black/white polka dot ribbon ~ Papertrey Ink
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  - Girly You Rock! stamp ~ part of the Signature Greetings collection from Papertrey Ink
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  - black sharpie for extra doodling around edges

Apple Details:

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  - all layers cut at 2.50 - page 25
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  - white faux stitching - Inksentials white gel pen
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  - Brown Hemp string found in jewelry section of Wal-Mart (craft section) - tie into a bow

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♥ Create-a-Critter - Hippo Card ♥

Hi everyone....I hope you are having a wonderful week so far; I know I am definitely enjoying this Spring weather.  It is soooo nice.  Ü

Here is a card using the Create-a-Critter cricut cartridge.  This cartridge is packed full of cute critters that will definitely bring a smile to your face.  It is simply an adorable cartridge that is quickly becoming a favorite for lots of cricut crafters.  You can view the handbook of the images HERE. 

::Details::

Hippo ~ page 44 cut at 3" - cuttlebug folder Swiss Dots for mouth

Water ~ cut at 2" - cuttlebug folder Tiny Bubbles

Grass ~ cut at 3" - cuttlebug folder Forrest Branches

8 1/2 x 11 green cardstock, folded in half

pale yellow cardstock 3 1/2 x 8"

pattern paper - pink checkerboard 2" x 8"

hot pink ribbon

blue ink for edges of water

EK Success border punch - tiny bubbles

You Make Me Smile stamp - Papertrey Ink stamp set (Signature Greetings)

black sharpie maker - extra doodling around edges

white gel pen for faux stitching around edges of card

Have a super day!

♥Tracy

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♥ Old West 40th Birthday Card ♥

Hi everyone! 

My brother is turning the big 4-0 on Sunday and I wanted to make him a special card to help soften the blow LOL!  How fun!

Usually when I am making a card or project for someone I really think about what they are in to and/or what they like.....and this is where I get my inspiration.  My brother and his family are really into horses and my Old West cartridge had just what I was looking for to create a special horse that gave me the rustic feel I was aiming for.  I usually go for the cutesy look with my card projects but wanted a more realistic detail to this card.  I think the jute ribbon pulls the entire card together. 

Details:

• Card - 8 1/2" x 11" - brown kraft folded in half
• Main layer - pattern paper 3" x 8 1/2"
• Bottom strip has a hale bale pattern - 1" x 8 1/2"
• Loopy punch by Martha Stewart for strip of brown with white gel pen stitching lines.

Horse:

• Old West Cricut cartridge
• Horse - 4" brown
• Horse - hair, tail and bridle 4" on layer key - black
• Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes for mane and tail
• Eye - black pearl sticker dot
• white gel pen for accent doodling

Happy Birthday:

• Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge
• 2 1/2" - red shadow black-out
• 2 1/2" - dark brown regular
• star brad to accent "dot" of "i" in birthday

To finish:

• Pop Dots for demension of horse and Happy Birthday
• Jute ribbon wrapped around the inside of the card several times and tied into a bow; secure with glue dot.

Inside of card:

• 4 0 - cut 2" - Old West cartridge (regular and black shadow)
• strip of pattern paper on inside
• white stitched lines are with white gel pen

I appreciate your comments and feedback. 

Reactions of "like" and "dislike" are anonymous as well as the "stars" rating for this project ~ thanks for taking the time to let me know what you think.   Ü

Have a super Sunday!

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♥ Video #85 ~ Forever Young Pink Purse ♥

Hi everyone and happy week-end!

Here is an adorable little pink purse cut from the Forever Young cricut cartridge.

The paper is DCWV Glitter Sweet Stack.

Prima flowers

Feather stuff from Hobby Lobby.

Super simple to put together.



Thanks for watching!

 

♥Tracy

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♥ Songbird Cartridge Winner ♥

Happy Friday CJToo Friends!

Thank you to EVERYONE who commented and entered for a chance to win the Songbird Cricut Cartridge donated by Provo Craft. 

Jennifer - please contact me at craftjunkietoo @ gmail dot com with your mailing address so that I can get this cartridge shipped out to you next week.

Happy week-end everyone. 

p.s. - I will try to get some projects and a video posted for you soon.  Ü

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♥ Happy Easter! and a Give-Away ♥

Happy Easter CJToo Friends! What a glorious day it is.

♥He is Risen!!!♥


To celebrate this most marvelous occasion I'd like to offer a give away here on my blog to say thanks for visiting and also to help you put a new song in your ♥ heart ♥ ~ just the way Easter does for us all. Songbird is a wonderful prize donated by our friends at Provo Craft.

Check out these wonderful images and lovely font. I don't have this cartridge myself yet but have seen many wonderful projects that fellow crafters have made.   You can see wonderful projects at www.cricut.com/community and find the Cartridge Exploration for Songbird....WOW! It is definitely one I will be adding to my cricut library soon.




To enter - leave one comment on this post and tell me what Easter means to you or how your family celebrated this wonderful day. It can be one or two words or sentence. (I won't be grading you, I promise). Click on the link right below the You Might Also Like pictures below this post.....Ü


edited to add - also leave me some way to get in touch with you.  Email @ blah blah .com or your blog name. 


I will pick a winner on Friday April 9th using the random number genarator at random.org.


Good Luck everyone and again, Happy Easter!


Hugs,
♥Tracy

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♥Fantabulous Cricut Blog Winner♥

I received an email from Robin at fantabulouscricut blog that my blog and a project had been chosen as a Thursday Tutorial for her blog.....thanks Robin!


♥Tracy


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