Family Layout

Hi Everyone!

Happy Saturday!

Today I get to show you another project for Dr. Phil Scraps!
For my project today, I decided to do 

a quick and simple layout using those awesome Chantilly papers from CTMH.

This layout will hold 2 pictures that measure 4x6 and 2 pictures that measure  3.25"x3.25".

Aren't those papers gorgeous?

For my layout I used some papers from the Chantilly Paper Packet (X7163B)

I cut out "FAMILY" using the preloaded cartridge on the Expression 2 called Cricut Alphabet.

Each letter was cut out at 1.25" and then popped up with some foam adhesive.

Since my title was popped up off of the page, I was able to tuck a chipboard flower from the 

Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements (X7163C)

behind my "A". I also added a chipboard shaped sentiment on the left hand side of the layout.

I popped it up with some foam adhesive but I only added the adhesive to the bottom half of the chipboard element, that way a photo can still be adhered.

Here is a closeup:

Can you see the little gems on the chipboard as well as along the side of that layout on a few of the flowers?

Those are called Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807) and they are gorgeous!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Don't forget to head over to Dr. Phil Scraps and become a follower!
You will not be disappointed with all the wonderful projects that are there to inspire you :)
I hope you have a fabulous weekend !
Have a great crafty day!

*I created this project while on the Dr. Phil Scraps Design Team*

Supplies:

CTMH Products:

Chantilly Paper Packet (X7163B)

Chantilly Compliments Dimensional Elements (X7163C)

Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807)

Cricut Cartridge:

Cricut Alphabet

Punches: 

Daisy Fan (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Scallop Sentiment (Fiskars)

Misc.:

Foam Adhesive

White Gel Pen (Marvy)

Simple Layout with CANDi

Hi everyone!

Happy Thursday!

Today I am going to show you a simple and quick layout that uses that awesome

CANDi

(you can click on the picture for a larger image)

I based my layout off of a sketch from Basic Grey: Basic Scrapbook Sketch 9.24.12

As soon as I saw the sketch, I knew right away what pictures I wanted to use.

Not to mention, all those circles in the sketch are perfect for CANDi.

These are pictures from my son's first birthday and they always bring a smile to my face whenever I look at them. :) 

My layout now has a lot of dimension, without it being too bulky to fit into the 

page protectors in my album.

Here is a close up of some of my CANDi:

I used Icing Sugar and School Days on my project:

There are so many great patterns and colors in the CANDi line,

you should definitely check them out.

For the UK store, click HERE

You can also find Craftwork Cards CANDi in the US at various online retailers including

The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Castle Shoppe

Don't forget to check out the Craftwork Cards CANDi USA blog, 

there is daily inspiration for your CANDi needs :)

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

*I created this project while on the Craftwork Cards CANDi USA Design Team*

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge: Cricut Essentials (big circle cut at 9"), Cricut Alphabet (1 cut out at 6.75")

Card Stock: White (ColorBok), Red (DCWV), Blue (Bazzill)

CANDi: Icing Sugar and School Days CANDi & CANDi Fix

Punches: Circle Punches (1 1/8" McGill & 1 7/16" Recollections), Upper Crest Border Punch (Recollections)

Stamp: Autumn Leaves

Ink: Real Red (SU!)

Misc.: White Gel Pen (Marvy), Real Red Marker (SU!), Ribbon (SU!)

Paper Playtime #90: Christmas Colors

For my Happy Holiday's Blog Hop Post, Click HERE

Paper Playtime starts a brand new challenge today!! 

For Ch # 90
Theme: Christmas Colors
Starts: Monday, Dec 3rd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 13th Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, Dec 13th late afternoon

Our sponsor this challenge is...

The Robin's Nest

One winner chosen by random.org will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!

Here is my project for this challenge:

I decided to alter one of those $1 picture frames into a cute Christmas decor item for my home. 

I adhered my paper by added some glue onto my wooden frame (I used a glue stick) and then laying the front of my frame onto the back side of my patterned paper. 

Then I just used an exacto knife, to trim up the outer edges as well as the inside opening. I took a sanding block and lightly sanded around my frame to get any small bits of paper that I may have missed cutting.  I cut my Christmas Tree out of the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge at 4". After I adhered all the layers, I popped my tree up with some foam adhesive and I added some TSQ's Royal Jewels for my ornaments. I also added some  TSQ's Royal Jewels to two corners of my frame. You can see all of  The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Jewels at her store by clicking HERE.

My font for my 2012 came from the Cricut Alphabet cartridge (pre loaded on the E2). I cut my numbers out at 1" each. I added a little red bow onto the "1".

I am so happy with how this turned out! I just need a good family picture from this year to put into it! Keeping my fingers crossed that that happens, I hate getting my picture taken lol! 

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking a look at my latest creation!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you will stop by Paper Playtime and look at the fabulous creations that my DT sisters came up with for the challenge as well entering yourself. I would love to see what you create!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Come play with us!
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Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge: Create A Critter 2 & Cricut Alphabet

Card Stock: Recollections except for white which is Georgia Pacific

Patterned Paper: DCWV

Misc: TSQ Royal Jewels, White Gel Pen (Marvy), Yellow Stickles, Foam Adhesive, Ribbon (Offray)

Cut It Up #7

Hi everyone!

Happy Friday!

Today marks the beginning of another fabulous challenge over at

Cut It Up!

"It's a 3D Holiday" 

Create a 3 Dimensional holiday project,

this can be any holiday but

must include a Die-cut somewhere on your project.

The challenge will run from

 November 30th until December 12th .

For my project, I decided to make a Christmas Countdown using a mini clipboard.

For my die-cuts I used Cricut Alphabet for my numbers and the Labels Four Spellbinders die to put the "Countdown to Christmas" title on. 

Here is a side view so that you can see all the dimension:

Head on over to Cut It Up and see what my super talented DT sisters created to inspire you as well as entering the challenge yourself. I would love to see what you create :)

I am also entering my project into the following challenges:

Decorate To Celebrate #39 Holiday Decoration
CWC #114 Holiday With Red And Green

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge: Cricut Alphabet (numbers cut out @ 2")

Card Stock: White (Georgia Pacific), Red (Bazzill)

Patterned Paper: Countdown to Christmas (MME)

Die: Labels Four (Spellbinders)

Misc.: Mini Clipboard (Nicole Crafts), Tulle (Nicole Crafts), Pearls (Queen & Co.)

PDE #41: BOO!

Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 

I am so happy!
 Today is my very first post as a designer for
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

AND

today is the start of a brand new challenge at
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Ch#41: Boo!

Use the word "BOO" on your project.

Starts: Friday, October 12th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, October 18th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, October 18th late afternoon

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Fresh Brewed Designs
Prize: 3 Digis of the winner's choice

Here is the BOO project I made!!

I absolutely love Halloween so

I decided to make a "BOO" banner for my mantle.

I cut my banner pieces out of the Birthday Bash Cricut cart at 5".

The letters came from the Cricut Alphabet and were cut out at 3".

I cut Frankie and his beautiful wife out of the Happy Hauntings Cricut cart at 4" each.

The bats are from the bitty bat punch from SU!

I connected my banner by threading black tulle all the way through and then securing it with some cute purple ribbon with green polka dots on it.

It was so simple to make but I love it!

Frankie has some black enamel accents on his scar and hair to give him a little bit more interest.

It's hard to tell from the picture, but Frankie's bride has some Dazzling Details glitter glue for her white streak in her hair.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it!

Don't forget to stop by Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges to see what my amazing DT sisters came up with for the challenge!

I hope you will join in on the challenge! I would love to see what you create!

Come play with us!

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Supplies:

Cricut Cartridges: Birthday Bash, Cricut Alphabet, Happy Hauntings

Card Stock: Black & Orange (Bazzill), Green (DCWV), White (Georgia Pacific), Purple (? my scrap drawer)

Punch: Large Bitty Bash (SU!)

Misc.: Black Enamel Accents, Silver Stickles, Dazzling Details (SU!), Black Tulle (Celebrate It), Ribbon (Studio G), Dimensionals (SU!), Black Sharpie