Pre-School Graduation Project and Video #103

Happy Saturday everyone!  I hope you are having a wonderful start to this Memorial Day week-end. 


I am so happy to share this project with you that I created for my twin nieces who just graduated pre-school and will begin Kindergarten in the fall.  They are not only special because they are my nieces but also because from the very beginning they had a rough start.  They were born 3-months prematurely when my sister-in-law was only 26 weeks.  She went into pre-term labor and it was unable to be stopped sooooo....needless to say they were born in July when they were supposed to be born in October.  I call them my little "firecracker babies" because they popped out on July 4th.  Ü  They remained in NICU for 3 months and when they came home it was a glorious day.  I credit my brother and SIL for a tremendous job of keeping these little girls as healthy as they could.  Anyone who's had a premature baby can understand how important it is to keep them away from EVERYTHING so their immune systems can develop.  This year on July 4th they will turn 5 years old....YAY!  They are celebrating with a Strawberry Shortcake birthday theme and how appropriate when they come driving around in their pink mustang (remote control car) it's soooo fun to watch them drive all around the yard. 

For this project.....I create individual gifts to celebrate their recent graduation from pre-school and are ready to start kindergarten in the fall.  Thanks for your comments everyone....I so appreciate them.  Ü

♥Tracy

Everyday Paper Dolls - cut at 4 inches

Graduation cap and gown - page 46

pigtails and bows - page 49

white gelly roll pen - PeachyKeenStamps

PK 490 - Everyday Charectar face assortment

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1 1/4" - Storybook ~ blue and white on shadow

school and year

1" - Storybook ~ blue and white on shadow

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Fisherman Father's Day Card and Video #101

I just love how this little fisherman fella turned out.  Using Everyday Paper Dolls is so much fun and it has the cutest images and people just waiting to be created.  I hope you enjoy the video and appreciate your comments so much. 

Fisherman ~ Everyday Paper Dolls

Paper ~ Kraft cardstock, DCWV Pet Stack and tan cardstock for card

Basic Paper Doll face and white and black gelly roll pens - PeachyKeenStamps

Father's Day stamp - stamp stash

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♥ A Couple of Projects using Create-a-Critter ♥

HOWDY! I hope you are all doing well.  I wanted to show you a couple of projects I did recently using Create-a-Critter.  Thanks for your comments and for looking.  Ü

This card I made for my nephew to give to one of his teachers who is pursuing other interests and will not be teaching next year.  He wanted me to make something really special and fun so I think this little oinker is adorable.  Here are the details.

~ Pig - Create-a-Critter cut at 3" in pink and white on shadow key

~ shading with copic markers and black & white gelly roll pens for extra doodling. 
~ Critter Faces from PeachyKeenStamps for pig face.  Set 754 - click here

~ pink checkered paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby

~ Yellow cardstock

~ Embossing folder - Swirls by Quik Kutz (super cute!)

~ Border Punch - Apron Lace by Fiskars

~ You're one of a Swine'd! - Clear Dollar Stamps

~ small oval scalloped punch - Marvy

~ 3 flowers with large circle brad - Michael's

~ Pink and white polka dot ribbin - Papertrey Ink

~ Corner rounder punch - Wal-Mart

~ Kraft cardstock - 4.25 x 5.50 card

~ Kraft envelope decorated with yellow cardstock, ribbon and Good Luck stamp

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♥ Birdie Treats ♥

Here is an adorable treat I made recently to hand out at a birthday dinner get together last week-end.  

So sweet and so simple to do!

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  small zip lock bags - Wal-Mart (in jewelry section)
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  Birdie - Create-a-Critter cut at 1 1/2" pink checkered paper and black cardstock
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  hot pink cardstock for wing and flower
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  white gelly roll pen for extra doodling
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  1 inch circle scalloped punch - EK Success
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  Super Tweet stamp - MyPinkStamper Punnylicious set
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  black cardstock
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  white ink - Whisper White - Stampin' Up
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  white gelly roll pen - for dot of eye and doodling -PeachyKeenStamps
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  white cardstock - Papertrey Ink
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  decorative edge scissors
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  assorted candies to put inside bags
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  pop dots to add deminsion

  

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Orange You the Best Card and Video #100

Hi everyone....can  you believe 2 posts in one day????  I told you I had some great stuff planned for you this week.  I have more video's coming up too that I think you will enjoy so stay tuned for that. 


Here is an adorable and yummy card I made using the Preserves cartridge and Alphalicious cartridge.  I just snipped off the "re" from You're the Best to get the saying I wanted.  I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for your comments everyone, I really appreciate them.

< Preserves Cricut cartridge
< Alphalicious Cricut cartridge
< checkerboard patterned paper
< ribbon
< Effervessence punch by Fiskars
< white and black gelly roll pen
< orange shimmer cardstock
< Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder
< white cardstock from Papertrey Ink

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Birthday Goodies Shopping Trip and Cricut Cake - Oooooh La La!

Hi everyone and happy Monday! 

Yesterday was my birthday and I had the most awesome day.  I was so excited that my b-day fell on a Sunday so that I could do a few of favorite things.....go to Church with my family and shop!  LOL.....It's a bummer when we are stuck at work on our birthday....ha!  Thanks for letting me share this with you. 

First of all I wanted to go to Archiver's which is a total and complete scrapbooking store.  You can check out the store by visiting the online site and check for a location near you.  Click HERE for that.  There is only 2 Arvhiver's in the state of Texas and I am sooooo fortunate to have both of them within driving distance.  Katy, Texas and Cedar Park, Texas YAY! 

After my trip to Archiver's we headed to Michael's with the closest store located off Westheimer Pkwy which is still in Katy, Texas. It was truly my lucky day because as we were walking into the Michael's store this adorable red-headed beauty was setting up her display table to demonstrate the Cricut Cake.....OMGoodness I hit the jack-pot.  I was sooooo super excited and my husband and son were like "what-eeeever mom"!!!! LOL

I've seen the Cricut Cake online and HSN but to see it demoed in person is awesome and was truly fitting to see it in action on my birthday.  I am one lucky crafter.  Alisa K. did an awesome job and ProvoCraft, if you're reading this - she is an awesome demonstrator.  Ü

Alisa and I struck up a conversation and got to know each other a little better.  I got her permission to post these pictures here on my blog  and told her that I would share that she is not only a demonstrator in the Cricut Cake but all of the other ProvoCraft machines as well including the Gypsy and Yudo.  She will be offering demonstratioins every Sunday afternoon at the Michael's store off Westheimer Pkwy. in Katy, Texas beginning around 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Even though she will be demo-ing the Cricut Cake she can answer questions about other machines as well.  

 If you are in that area be sure to stop by.

Below is a video of goodies I found during my shopping trip on my birthday. I will tell you though that I was surprised that the Archiver's in Katy, Texas has a small Cricut section; not that I was going to buy a whole lot anyway but that's beside the point!  HA!  Thanks for letting me share it with you. Ü

Then....when I returned from shopping I got to spend the evening with my little guy Spencer....he stayed with Aunt Tina while mom went shopping and I don't think he missed me toooo much as he was swimming in her pool along with his big cousins.  LOL....he's a charectar....we'll be back soon with another Kids Craft Too video (or as he says BID-eo).....Ü

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Dinosaur Father's Day Card and Video #99

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you are having a wonderful day.  My birthday is coming up on Sunday so I have some great stuff in store for you next week.  Please be sure to stop back by to check that out.  Okay...onto my project.....

Here is my latest project using Dinosaur Tracks and My Pink Stamper's Stamp set - Family and Friends.  Super cute set!

After I filmed the ENTIRE video I thought the rock looks like it's "hanging" in the air....so you can definitely move it down onto the gravel/ground.  I think it may look better. Ü

Dinosaur - page 39 cut at 3"
rock - page 39 cut at 2 1/2"
palm tree - cut at 4"
pattern paper (sand) - Joann's
Wavy scissors
My Pink Stampers Stamp set - Family and Friends (http://www.hallmarkscrapbook.com/)
Staz On black ink
Cuttlebug - Victoria (palm tree)
Cutttlebug - Forrest Branches - layer of palm tree trunk
Cuttlebug -Tiny Mosaics - top layer of dinosaur
white gelly roll pen - (http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/)
black gelly roll pen
brown ink for shading
jute string for additional cuteness

I love to read your comments so please let me know what you think......HUGS!

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Cowboy Birthday Invitation & Video #98

Hi everyone!

A friend is giving her son a cowboy birthday party next month and was happy to share a few ideas with her.  It's great to have friends who love the same stuff you do....YEA!

The design and colors is what she started with and I took it from there adding all of the little details that really make this card perfect for the little buck-a-roo's party.  The cowboy/stick horse is a perfect image and just sooo cute!  Check out A Child's Year for more adorable images. 

Also, thanks for your comments and feedback.  I really appreciate each and every one. 

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  Card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches
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  cowboy/stick horse  - A Child's Year cut at 4" - regular and shadow
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  #2 - Old West - 2" - rope icon
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  distressed stripes - cuttlebug embossing folder
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  white and brown ink
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  scalloped oval - fiskars punch
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  gelly roll pen - PeachyKeenStamps
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  jute - for tying around card
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  inside card layer - Old West page 44 using the icon button cut at 4 3/4"
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  brown ink for edges
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  write information for party or design and print from your computer.

Enjoy!  Ü

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♥ What's Up! Turtle Card & Video #97 ♥

Happy Saturday everyone - I hope you are having a wonderful day. It is a rainy Saturday here in my area and we deperately needed the rain....so it's okay to be stuck inside. Ü

The Create-a-Critter cartridge is simply adorable. It's hard to choose what to do next. I created this turtle on page 64. I just LOVE how this card turned out. The colors blend so nicely, I think. I'd love to hear what you think as well. Thanks for leaving me a comment.....and I hope you find the video inspiring.

Card Measures 5 x 4 1/2 inches

Create a Critter cartridge - turtle page 64 cut at 2 1/4 inches

loopy corner punch - Martha Stewart

flowers - Michael's

1 1/2" scalloped circle punch - Marvy

1" scalloped circle punch - EK Success

pink and white checkerboard paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby

pink and white polka dot ribbon - Wal-Mart

black marker for doodling

white gelly roll pen - PeachyKeenStamps

PK 754 - Critter Faces - PeachyKeenStamps

What's Up stamp - Punny-licious - MyPinkStamper

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Think Pink! Baby Card and Video #96

There's nothing like a sweet baby card to put a smile on your face, right?  Ü

I created this card for a friend of mine who is having a baby in June.  I am going to her baby shower on Friday and loved the opportunity to play with my New Arrival cartridge. 

The card is measures 5 1/2 x 4 inches cut length.

Baby and blanket is cut 3" - New Arrival

It's a Girl - 1 3/4" - Beyond Birthdays (regular and shadow)

My Pink Stamper Stamp - Think Pink (Simply Sweet Occassions stamp set)

Peachy Keen Face - Basic Paper Doll Assortment

1" scalloped circle - EK Success

sheer polka dot white ribbon - Michael's

white cardstock - Papertrey Ink

pink checkerboard paper- The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby

Eyelet Lace punch around the page - Martha Stewart

Here is a video of how I put everything together.  Enjoy!

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♥ Mother's Day Project Winner ♥

The winner for the Mother's Day projects and Enter to Win is......

#14 happens to be Jess (aka Sparksgal) - Jess - please contact me with using my Contact button at the top of My Blog to send your prize.  Ü


Click here to see her cute card and leave her a comment. 


Thanks for playing along and we'll do this again soon. 

Everyone's project is AWESOME!

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♥ Royal Flush Card & Video #95 ♥

In my most recent Sunday Share I showed you the card I made for my Mom for Mother's Day.  My mom loves to go to play poker and she and my dad travel to the casino's to have fun.  It's how they like to spend their time so it's okay with me.  LOL  Anyhoo's, I made this card to represent a Royal Flush which is the highest winning hand in Poker and the inside tells her that SHE is the Royal Flush in our lives.  It is so true.  My mom is wonderful and we are so lucky to have her. 

I put together a little slide show of the details....I hope it gives you a little inspiration to make a special card too. 

Have a super night everyone and I will be back tomorrow to announce my winner in the Mother's Day Give-Away!  I had 42 entries and am in awe at the talent displayed by the entries....WOW! 


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♥ Sunday Share 5.9.10 ♥

Hi everyone and welcome to another Sunday Share at CJToo's blog.  Happy Mother's Day!
Every Sunday I have been blogging about "stuff" I've learned about, discovered and or got excited about during the previous week so thanks for reading along.

♥ YouTube ♥

I am so excited to have reached 1000 subscribers on YouTube ~ WOW!  I am thrilled to have this happen on Mother's Day.  If you are one of those 1000 subscribers ♥thank you♥. 

My YouTube Channel here....

♥ Dedication to my Mom ♥

I am so fortunate to have a great mom.  She is the cutest ever!  Very fashionable, loves go shopping and dress up.  She makes people laugh all of the time and always knows what to say at the "right" time to make me feel better.  She and my dad have had their own business for over 18 years.  They know what true customer service is all about and my mom knows how to put a smile on everyone's face. 

Here is a picture of my mom at her birthday in February.  Isn't she a doll?  Of course they put the BIG OLE hat on her head as we sang Happy Birthday to her.  LOL 

(a picture of her birthday in February)

Here is the card I made her for Mother's Day.  My mom LOVES to go to Las Vegas and she and my dad make interim trips to Louisiana to visit the casino's....it makes her happy so I am glad for her.  She likes the slot machines but prefers to play the poker machines instead always looking for the Royal Flush....(which is the highest hand in poker).  When I am making a card for someone I try to make it about something they like and this is where I get my inspiration....soooo I designed this card with the Poker "Royal Flush" in mind.  She is definitely the Royal Flush in our lives.  She loves a winning hand but spades seem to be her favorite so I created this special card just for her. 

Yes, she LOVED it.  I will post the details of how and what I did this week.  Ü

 ♥ Thanks and Kudo's ♥

I received the most awesome package in the mail.  One of my followers and friends sent me this package of handmade items that she created for ME!  OMGOODNESS.  I am in awe at Amber's (Staying Crafty) work.  Thank you so much Amber!  She created these shoes, a purse, perfume bottle and altered notebook just for me.  I am humbled by her generosity.  I am not posting this for you to send stuff to me but no means....I just want to let everyone know that Amber has tons of close up pictures as well as file sharing on her blog.  Thanks Amber!  You Rock girl!!  Click here to visit Staying Crafty.....

♥ Unmounting Your Rubber Stamps - Inexpensively ♥

I discovered this video by Bearylish that explains how to use Aleene's Tack It Over and Over for making your unmounted wooden stamps cling to the clear blocks.  I can't wait to try it myself.  Click HERE to see the video.  She does an excellent job explaining the process and offers lots of tips. 

♥ In the News ♥

Michael J. Duprey, the founder of Michael's Arts and Crafts stores passed away at the age of 64 on National Scrapbook Day.  Click here for more of this story....

I'll be back tomorrow to let you know the winner of my Mother's Day Post Your Project Give-Away.  Visit my blog for more details.  Also, I will be posting the instructions to the card I made my mom for mother's day. 

Have a super week everyone!

Hugs,

Tracy

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♥ Lost Video ~ Get Scrappy Card - Video #89 ♥

Hi everyone and happy Saturday!!

I created this short video for My Pink Stamper's NSD celebration last Saturday but for some reason forgot to load it....GASP!  It was a busy, busy, busy day and sooo much fun.  Who's ready for next year with MPStampers NDS Celebration???  LOL. 

I hope this video gives you a little inspiration to use up those scraps sitting in your scrap box.  We all have one. 

Have a super Saturday everyone!

♥Tracy

p.s. - Don't forget about the Mother's Day Give-Away that I am doing which ends tomorrow, Sunday 5/8.  Click HERE for more information.  ÜPin It

♥ This was sent to ME by a Follower - WOW! ♥

I am super excited to show you these items that were made especially for me by a viewer, follower and fellow blogger, Amber (Staying Crafty).  WOW!  Aren't these totally awesome?!?!?! - Amber really outdid herself. 

She has close up pictures as well as some files and template to share on her blog - click here to check that out.  Soooo cool!!

Thanks Amber and I love love love everything!

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♥ Teacher Appreciation Bouquet & Card ♥

Recently many of you may have seen the video my little guy Spencer and I did for My Pink Stamper's NSD celebration to initiate Challenge #6 - Kids Craft Too.  You can view that HERE.  He and I had sooo much fun making flowers that we turned into lollipop flowers.  He will take them to school tomorrow which is the last day of Teacher Appreciation week for our little ones.  I finished up the bouquet and also created a card to go along with the gift and wanted to show you.  What do you think? 

Lollipop Flower Bouquet

Flowers are cut from Hello Kitty Greetings on card function at 2 1/2 inches.  The leaf was trimmed off with scissors.  - various colors of pink cardstock.  I used 3 different colors to mix and match. 

Cuttlebug folder - Sixxix flowers

yellow 1" punch

thank you stamp - My Pink Stamper - Simply Sweet Occassions stamp set

suckers

Teddy Bear Teacher Appreciation Banner

Teddy Bear - 5" - Create-a-Critter

3 layers to teddy bear, dark brown, light brown and a kraft for top layer

top layer of teddy bear - cuttlebug swiss dots folder

brown ink around edges

red cardstock for shirt layer

pink polka dot bow

white button

Banner - 2 1/2" = Locker Talk

yellow (shift)

blue (regular key)

silver bucket - Target

pink wire edged ribbon - Hobby Lobby

1 block of floral foam cut in 1/2 and inserted in bucket so all sucker sticks can be stuck inside to stand up. - Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby

To adhere the teddy bear and banner together I used a large stick (looks like a tongue depressor) - cut one end at a point so that you can insert it into the foam for stability. 

excelsior (like white spanish moss) for filler in bucket. 

Teddy Bear Card

4 x 5 1/5 - brown kraft

plaid paper - Hobby Lobby

Teddy Bear - Create a Critter - 2 1/2"

brown ink for edges

pink polka dot bow

white button

corner rounder punch for ends of card

cuttlebug folder - swiss dots for top layer of teddy bear

white gel pen for stitching around "dress"

Thanks so Much - Stamping Solutions cartridge - 2"

brown - shadow

pink - top layer on regular key

Inside - cardstock with rustic jute button twine from Papertrey Ink

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♥ Post Your Mother's Day Projects & Enter to Win! ♥

With Mother's Day coming up this week-end I know that you have been busy creating that special card, gift or project.  I want to see your work!  Just leave a link in Mister Linky's box below and each submission (Mother's Day related) will have your name entered in a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to PaperTrey Ink.  You can continue to post your project links through Sunday May 9th.  I will draw the winner on Monday May 10th. 


Just to clarify this is not considered a challenge - for this one you can post a project you've already made.  It's just a way to see each others' work.  You can post a project that you made recently or anything you are making through Sunday which is Mother's Day.

Don't be shy - come on! 

Also, leave the LINK to your project - you can copy and paste that from the address bar at the top of your blog. 


Get busy CJToo Friends! 

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♥ WIMG Cartridge Winner ♥

The winner for the WIMG (Walk in My Garden) is......

Randomly selected by random.org number generator...

Congrats Helen and I sent you an email.  Just send me your addy please.....you can reply to my email.

Hugs!
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♥ Graduation Card ♥

Hi CJToo Friends!  I had a fun time making this graduation card.  Sorry, I had no time to video it...but definitely wanted to give you the details. 

A good friends daughter is graduating in May and we were invited to her party on Sunday.  I wanted to make something as fun as she is and I think I did!  She will definitely be the girl who wears fun sandals or flip flops under her gown.  LOL  I am soooo happy how this card turned out.  BHS to UMHB - from high school to university.  How cooool is that?!?!? LOL!

Graduation Girl

Everyday Paper Dolls - body 4" - black out, flesh colored cardstock (Michael's)

Cap & Gown - 4" EPD page 46 - kelly green

Diploma - 4" EPD page 46 - creamy color cardstock

Sandals - 4" EPD page 46

Tassle - 4" EPD page 46

Face - Basic Paper Doll Peachy Keen Stamp <-- click on link to view assortment Ü

chalk - for rosie cheeks

white gel pen to highlight cap, gown and sandals

Hair - 4" EPD page 31

Kelly Green cardstock 8 1/2 x 11 folded in half

white cardstock - 4" x 8" - bubbles punch on sides of white cardstock

Wording

BHS (high school) 1 1/2" - Pooh Font "marker" creative function key - green

BHS (high school 1 1/2" - Pooh Font "marker shadow" creative function key - black

to - 3/4" "marker" - green and black

UMHB (University) - same as BHS instuctions

Since the high school mascot is a Cub....I incorporated a paw stamp and punch on the card. 

Cub paw stamp - Hobby Lobby

green ink pad for stamping

side border punch - bubbles - EK Success

Inside card - punch by Fiskars - animal paw

Envelope

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♥ NSD Wrap Up and Thank You's - Video #93 ♥

Just a short video to wrap up NSD from CJToo's point of view.....

Thanks for watching and I have a cute graduation card coming up next post.  Ü

♥Tracy

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♥ Sunday Share - 5.2.10 ♥

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♥ Weekly Share for May 2, 2010 ♥

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Hi everyone and Happy Sunday.  Thanks for joining me for another Sunday Share here at CJToo's blog.  This is the post that I share some information, thank-you's, highlights and other "stuff".  I hope you find it informational and enjoyable.  As a thank you and wrap up for NSD - Enter for your chance to win Walk in My Garden Cricut cartridge.  Click HERE for details.  Ü

♥ Thanks and Kudo's ♥

First of all, many thanks to Robyn, MyPinkStamper for hosting the most awesome event all day Saturday on her blog My Pink Stamper - I had a total blast hanging out all day, watching video's, participating in challenges and interacting with visitors of my blog right here.  It was definitely a busy busy day! Thanks for joining me.

♥Website Share ♥

I'd like to share a website that I've been following for awhile and thought you might find it interesting too.  Tip Junkie is a place to Find Tips, Share Idea's and Shop.  Sign up for newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox so you never miss a post.  I really enjoy reading and also seeing all of the wonderful ideas this blog has including these Teacher Appreciation gifts HERE and ideas for Mother's Day Gift Guide HERE.  Ü

♥ Cricut Tip of the Week ♥

If you are *new* to the Cricut and/or cricut crafting - you may find a helful DVD by Megan at Above Rubies Studio - Cricut A-Z is packed full of information from turning on your machine to the more advanced user.  Click HERE to check that out and for order information.  I understand that her next instructional DVD - Gypsy A-Z is coming out this week.  YAY! 

♥ Cartridge Exploration ♥

Being a blogger where most of my creations are cricut related I get asked many times "what" is my favorite cartridges?  So, I thought it would be fun to share those with you today. 

One of my all time favorite is Doodlecharms ~ Click HERE to see images from the handbook.  Click HERE to see projects on the Cricut Message Board.  I hope you find some inspiration. 

My favorite font cartridge is Sesame Street font - Click HERE to see images from that cartridge. 

Let's see - a couple of cartridges CJToo purchased recently included Once Upon Princess and Dinosaur Tracks.  I got the OUAP at Michael's and ordered Dinosaur Tracks from Memory Miser online.  Watch out for those sales cricut friends.  They are everywhere...   

♥ Extra Stuff to Enjoy ♥

My YouTube channel

My Facebook Page

CJToo Friends Facebook Page

Cricut Cartridge Libary

CJToo's Project Categories

Shopping Center

Favorite Links

Until next week.....

♥Tracy ~ CJToo

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