Everything ABC Blog Hop - "B"

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'B'. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  I chose to use the versatile MyCreations Bracket Frame...with a banner for an extra shot of 'B.'

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy. If you came from Lauren's Blog then you're on the right track!

I started out by cutting the bracket shape with my Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge using Cricut Craft Room to re-size it to 10.95" x 10.95". Once cut I traced the square opening and trimmed with a ruler and X acto knife. The paper, Ivy Lane, is from our up and coming Spring/Summer Idea Book available Feb 1 (message me if you would a copy).

Since I wanted to showcase the photo in the frame I kept my embellishments to a minimum. I colored the Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet with my Smokey Plum alcohol markers and covered the Dimensional Element Heart with coordinating paper from the Ivy Lane pack. The only stamping was the "Love" sentiment from the Art Philosophy stamp sets.

To decorate the outside of the frame I cut the banner title from the Cricut Artbooking Cartridge (p. 60) at 7". I also cut rosettes from the Artbooking Cartridge in sizes ranging from 3 1/2" to 6 1/2" (page 60) and finished it off with black Sparkle Fourishes! I'm still debating whether or not I want to add leaves by my rosettes in the lower right corner...what do you think?

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Catherine's blog. Thanks for checking out my project!

Project Recipe (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Ivy Lane (X7178B), Hollyhock Cardstock, Blush Cardstock, Smokey Plum Cardstock
Stamps: Cricut Art Philosophy (D1498)
Ink: Black (Z2105), Hollyhock (Z2128), Smokey Plum (Z4147)
Other: MyCreations Bracket Frame (Z1797), Cricut Artbooking (Z1906), Cricut Art Philosophy (Z1686), Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet (Z1777), Dimensional Elements Heart (Z1735), Sparkle Flourishes - Black (Z1745), X-Acto Knife, Ruler, Glue Dots, Hot Glue Gun

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way :)

1. Linda Norman - Scrappy Therapy

2. Wendy Kessler - My Scrapbooking Blog

3. Jenny Gilbert - Jen's Creative Classroom  

4. Susan Green - Flair Chase

5. Lauren Moore- CTMH Craftings

6. Michelle Battitori (that's me) - Michelle's Handmade World 

7. Catherine Nowak~ CatScrapbooking 

8. Stephanie Feist= Quilted Scrapper

9. Anita Autore - Cards & Coffee  

Use Your Stash - Making Room For The New

Welcome to the Use Your Stash Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Tabbi's Blog you are on the right track!

If you get lost along the way you can see the entire list of hoppers on Joy’s Blog. Let's get started.

Today I am showcasing a fun way to use your older paper with a rolled paper wreath! If you are a paper hoarder I suggest you make one of these (or better yet, one for each season). Not only will they be a beautiful addition to your home but you'll also use up some of that paper .

I've been wanting to make these wreaths for awhile now but was intimated by them. Let me tell you, there is no need to be intimated. They are sooo easy and fun! I got instructions HERE but you could easily search for paper bow wreaths on Pinterest or YouTube for other instructions.

The wreath base was a 12" foam one you can get from any craft store. I used approximately 6 1/2 sheets of paper and the wreath took about 2 1/2 hours to complete...if you aren't a fan of football but feel obligated to watch with your sig other you could make 2 during the Super Bowl!

Now hop on over to Cassandra's Blog for more ideas of using up your stash.

Birthday Card - MojoMonday 328

I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch to create this quick and easy birthday card. It's going to my son's friend so I kept things very simple with a little tone-on-tone stamping.

The center square is a leftover chipboard piece from the Canvas WOTG a few months ago. The colors fit perfectly with the Pro-Player paper pack.

This is a standard A2 card. If you would like to re-create my measurements were 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" (B&T), 2 1/4" x 4" (Cardstock), 2" x 2" (Center Square).

Supplies (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: White Daisy Cardstock, Pro-Player, Cranberry Cardstock, Slate Cardstock
Ink: Black, Cranberry
Stamp: Perfect Fit - Birthday
Other: Chipboard 

Here's the inspiration sketch:

A Cheery Card with Artbooking Overlays

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 12 bloggers participating and all of us will be highlighting Cricut Artbooking Overlays! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.

If you are coming from Marianne's Blog, you are on the right track! My mom recently had surgery on her foot so I wanted to make something bright to cheer her up.

I couldn't think of a better way than with a sunburst card! This card uses the Shift + Overlay function on page 81 of the Artbooking Cartridge. My card is an A10 size (9" x 3 3/4") so I knew I had to have a 9" length image.

All the images on the Artbooking cartridge are proportionate to the main layout or mini-album so I knew I had to use the Real Dial Size to get a true 9" image. Unfortunately after much playing it didn't work so I turned to the trusty Cricut Craft Room for help. It's pretty awesome that not only does CTMH give you a million different cuts to choose from (actually more like 700) but you can further manipulate each image in craft room to stretch it or break the proportion links to get the exact size you want.

Once I got the sizing right I finished the card with a stamp from a previous CTMH special, You Are My Happy and a little edge distressing. Now it's time to get it in the mail before my mom sees my post!

Supply List: 
Paper: Babycakes (X7173B), Surf's Up (X7168B),
Ink: Goldrush (Z2123), Crystal Blue (Z2117)
Stamps: You Are My Happy 
Other: Cricut Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906), Sponge Daubers (Z726), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151), Designer Cards (K&Company)

Thanks for stopping by.  Please continue onto Terry's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping.

It's Time For Another Virtual Crop

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes again to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Valentine's Day scrapbook page. It's the perfect way to showcase your precious photos of that special someone. The free webcast will air Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 pm (MST). The Pajama Party will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on January 30, and will be archived after the event for future viewing. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party "classroom" by creating a free account on the Big Picture Class website. To make our "Lucky in Love" scrapbook page, you will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand: G1066 Workshops on the Go Sarita Scrapbooking Kit X5935 Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack 1385 White Daisy Cardstock Z2016 Blush Exclusive Inks Pad Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks Pad Z1826 Hollyhock Zipper Lace Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape Z1294 Sanding Kit Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Contact me if you have any questions about registering for this free webcast. To purchase any of the supplies needed for this layout shop on my website HERE.

 

A Mix & Match Birthday Card

It's contest week at MojoMonday and in keeping with my 2014 goals I'm participating! This card uses a combination of Sarita papers and embellishments from the Babycakes Line. The scallop piece was cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartrige at 2 1/2" (p. 77).

I usually have a hard time mixing lines, but CTMH makes it easy with coordinating and complementing products. Now I need to step out of my comfort zone and use paper from different packs!

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Paper: Gypsy Cardstock, Sarita Level 2, White Daisy Cardstock, Lagoon Cardstock
Stamps: Cricut Artiste Collection Birthday
Ink: Outdoor Denim
Other: Cricut Artiste, Corner Rounder, Babycakes Assortment

Updated January Club Project...And I L-O-V-E it!

 

Well, my project for January was all ready to go but a shipping delay means my extra supplies won't be here in time for club this Friday, Jan 10.

So, what's a girl to do? I could have easily cried myself into a panicked frenzy or I could do what any resourceful crafter (because really all crafters are pretty resourceful in my opinion) would do and raid my stash to come up with a new project!

This month I'll show you how to transform your Christmas paper into a fun Valentine bag and pop-up card! Both projects are courtesy of the AMAZING Artiste Cricut Cartridge...no fussy cutting here!

As of today I have 4 spots left so if you are free I'd really love to have you attend. Start time is 7 pm and the cost is $5. I will also ship kits to out-of-towners and local friends that can't make the class(shipping is extra). Please use the link below to purchase.

 

Delivery Options

Northern VA Pick-up $5.00 USD Mailed Kit $8.00 USD

Kits will include:

• Printed step-by-step instructions with lots of photos
• Pre-cut paper
• Pre-stamped images
• 17" of Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon (or similar product)
• 1 card with envelope