Using those Scrap Cuts!

We all have them; lots of them….don't we?? Well at least I do.  Lots of "extra cuts" from paper that I cut on my cricut machine of projects that were never completed, images cut too big or too small, or I "changed my mind" cuts.  
So I have a big ole drawer that I throw all of those cuts into to use "later"….maybe….  or to keep things straight…. if it's a project with a specific theme I will use plastic ziploc bags to keep matching pieces together for a later date.  I then put the bags in the drawer, write on them with a black marker what they are, cartridge, size, etc.    


Now….onto today's project….last week, one of Spencer's school projects included a homework assignment to "Disguise Tom Turkey so he doesn't get picked for Thanksgiving Dinner" --  some examples included a dog, cat, sheep, barbie, super hero…. let your imagination sore……so the first thing I did was go to my "extra scrap cuts" drawer and let Spencer pick out a few "extra" cuts to "disquise" his paper turkey.  Now….let's get started…..it should be no surprise though -- he picked all cowboy cuts…. and these were left over from some of his birthday party invitations from several years ago.  Plain paper turkey was going to become "Cowboy Tom" by adding boots, pants, chaps, shirt, bandana, hat and some jute rope -- hoping not to get picked for Thanksgiving dinner.  YEE HAW!  
He colored all of the feathers and mom added a few doodles to complete his project.  


So fun!  


Just an idea that those extra cuts can come in handy when we least expect it.  

Crafty Hugs!
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Repurposed Cowboy Tag

For Spencer's birthday party last week I made signs for the various drinks like sweet tea, soda, bottled water, juice boxes so the guests would know what was in each ice chest.  Since his theme was a cowboy party I printed just a simple cowboy onto white cardstock to tie the theme together.

After the party was over I had all of these signs that were too good to just throw away and thought I could use the printed cowboy for something else, so I saved them…..  Here is what I did with one of them.  I cut out the cowboy (from the white cardstock), adhered it to some brown cardstock and added a little tag using a couple of sentiments from My Pink Stamper's Boy Crazy stamp set (Yee Haw and Have a Super Birthday) To attach to the gift bag I used jute twine.  I think it looks adorable…..and I knew I'd find another use for them. ☺

cowboy image is by Scrappin' Doodles

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I like the length of the tag -- it really adds character to the entire gift bag.  :)

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Simple Cowboy Party Goodie Bags

Hi everyone and Happy Sunday!

I wanted to share some simple goodie bags I created for Spencer's 5th birthday party that we recently celebrated.  For the past 3 birthdays this child has wanted a cowboy "themed" party -- he is a cowboy at heart and since I don't mind at all -- I was okay with it.  I needed to make about 40 goodie bags so I wanted something simple that I could mass produce…..yet nice.  Goodie bags are one of my favorite crafting projects to create!    I get all "giddy" inside.  :) ….

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Cowboy Roller Skating Birthday Invitation

Now you probably read the title of this post and said "what?" cowboy + roller skates = huh??


Its Birthday time again coming up for my little guy Spencer and since he is getting pretty good at roller skating he requested a roller skating party this year…..how fun!  When we discussed his party "theme" -- he immediately said COWBOYs hmmm…..I reminded him that he had that for the last 2 years…. then he said HORSES!  Now….Spencer has had a cowboy themed birthday party for the last 2 years (click here and here) but he insists on having another one.  BIG SIGH….he is a cowboy through and through so….guess what?  We are having another cowboy themed birthday party!!. (I really love it too).    

I wanted to share his invitation for this year's party and 

I'll share more about the party details as it gets a little closer.  

Whatcha think about my little poem? I love "play on words".  

I'd love to hear your feedback.

Thanks for leaving me a comment.  

I ♥ comments!

cowboy and horse by Scrappin' Doodles

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My Pink Stamper Design Team Day & A Give-Away!

Howdy!

It is Design Team day for My Pink Stamper's "PINK DESIGNERS" team and you are in for a nice sweet surprise today.  It's all about "layouts" for this Design Team project and since I attended the Texas Stampede this past week-end I knew what I was going to create for my project today.  Sorry I don't have my pictures printed out yet -- but I can't wait to put some of them on these pages.

Texas Stampede Layout

Letters were cut from the Old West cartridge regular and shadow

Cowgirl from Paper Doll Dress Up - stamp by My Pink Stamper

Cowgirl from Paper Doll Dress Up ~ stamp by My Pink Stamper

Aren't these cowgirls super adorable!

Don't you LOVE those "Craftin' Cowgirls" stamps?  Robyn had a stamp set especially created for the Texas Stampede and her Class.  We got them when we took her class.  I was so super excited to meet Robyn and I can tell you that she is as sweet in person as she is online.  She ROCKS and her class was a LOT of fun.  


Well, I have a SURPRISE FOR YOU!  Robyn has donated not 1, not 2 BUT 3 (yes, 3) of these super adorable stamps sets for 3 lucky CJToo friends -- can I get a "yeeeee-haaaw"!!!  

There are 4 super adorable stamps in this set!

This is what you need to do....

1.  Leave 1 comment on this post telling me what you like most about this adorable mini set.  

2.  I will draw 3 winners -- 1 week from today -- so you have until Tuesday March 29th to enter for your chance to win.  

3.  You do not need to be a follower of my blog to enter to win -- but if you are -- please leave a separate comment for 2 chances to win 1 of these stamp sets.  

Good Luck everyone!

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Horse Birthday Card & Video #116

Hi everyone!


Here is a card I made for Spencer's friend Zach's birthday party.  They've been best buds since they were 1 year old when they found each other in playschool and they still are in pre-school.....it's so sweet! :) 

::Details::

Card is a greeting card size

* cartridge - Create a Critter

* horse - 4 inches, regular and shadow

* pattern paper is from Michael's

* twine - papertreyink.com

*embossing folder for horse - D'vine Swirls

*embossing folder for kraft paper - Polka Dots

*Loopy corner punch - Martha Stewart

* stamp - Tracy's stash

* doodling - white gel pen and ultra fine sharpie black marker

* star brads - The Paper Studio

Horse Birthday Card for Zach using Create a Critter

 

Click HERE if you can't see the YouTube video below. 

♥Tracy♥

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♥ Cowboy Invitation & Video # 111 ♥

Happy Saturday everyone! 

I finally had some time to do a video on Friday night for ya....YAY!  I promised I would show you what I did for Spencer's birthday party invitation and I hope someone will find it inspirational. 

::Supplies Used::

Cricut Cartridge - A Child's Year - cowboy cut at 2"; regular and shadow

3" scalloped circle punch

3" circle punch

wavy dotted scallop border punch - EK Success

cardstock - Papertrey Ink

black sharpie markers
pop dots

jute

Color Box Chalk Ink Pad - Chestnut Roan (for inking around edges)
decorative edge scissors

Have a super week-end everyone! 

♥Tracy

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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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Video #32 - Fun at the County Fair Scrapbook Layout

Happy Friday!

Here is my first layout using the "From My Kitchen" cricut cartridge released in August 2009.
I also incorporated 3 additional cricut cartridges to complete this layout. It's County Fair time here in my area so it's timing is perfect. I can't wait to take pictures of my boys at the fair, maybe a family shot and include them on this layout to capture those special memories.

Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

Hugs!
Tracy








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Video #18 ~ Cowboy Birthday Invitations using PDDU

Can you say "giddy up, Cowboy?" Well, my little cowboy, Spencer is turning 3 years old very soon. I thought long and hard about party invitations because the possibilities are endless. Anyhoo's, this is what I came up with. I used the PDDU - Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge to create this little cute invitation.


Please note that there are 2 videos with this project, part 1 & 2. Due to YouTube's rules video's are cut at 10 minutes in length. I have lots of ideas and tutorials for the cricut in this video that I didn't want to cut including the Auto Fill button, Multi-Cut and Set Paper Size. So I expanded this tutorial for 2 video's each being about 10 minutes = 20 minutes of your time. I also give you tips on layering in this project as layering can be tricky.

please note that I do have birthay music in these video's so turn down your speakers so you don't get into trouble....hehehehee

Hugs,
Tracy

Video #18 Part 1




Video #18 Part 2






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