LTCCB; First Birthday Baseball Card

It's time again for another six week challenge at Love To Craft Challenge Blog (LTCCB). This is a great challenge for all things crafty! You can link your project for the challenge by going to the LTCCB website.

My project for the current challenge is this super cute first birthday baseball card. I found this project on Cricut Design Space and followed the design exactly except I added an inside layer.

If you want to make one too, here's my DS link.

Don't forget to link your crafty project, any crafty project, to the LTCCB website before the end of the six weeks. We'd love to see your project!

50th Anniversary Flip Card

One of the nicest things about Cricut Design Space is that there are so many great projects that are on there. I searched for a 50th anniversary card and found one I wanted to make.  The card was created by Theresa Donnelly originally but I made some changes.

Perfect. I cut all the elements and then couldn't for the life of me figure out how to fold it. It took quite some time to figure it out but eventually I did.

This is why I decided to film it. If you decide to make one, see below for the DS file and watch the YouTube process video to help you!

DS Link

Donut Card for Nat'l Donut Day

I posted this card on my IG on Sunday, June 7th because apparently it was National Donut Day. This card went through some "I don't know if I like it" moments but I kept going and eventually ended up with a card that I loved.

These faux postage stamp collection cards are so fun to create. I used my Cricut to cut the base and all the mats & pieces needed to complete the card. I went ahead and cut pieces for three cards even though I only used one set (for now).

You can find the Design Space file HERE.  *This is going to give you the paper portions but not the stamped images.

I may go back and add some sprinkles but as of right now, it's done.

Be sure to watch the process video to see all the steps.

Pretty in Ink Layout

When I couldn't find anything to embellish my layout, I created my own. Cricut Design Space has thousands of images, I knew I'd be able to create something!

I searched tattoo and ink for these images. I used Basic Shapes hexagon as the base for the images because the sketch I used had them. I think they gave them an edgier look too!

Added an offset to the hexagons and then flattened them to create print then cut images. I also cut hexagons in cardstock for a variety.

Here's the sketch by Scrapbooking With AnnMarie:

Watch the process video on my YouTube channel. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe. I post two videos a week. One is always scrapbooking and the other is whatever else I'm creating in the Command Center which you know is my craft room.

Scrapbooking With AnnMarie or Scrapbooking The Day Away is a great site if you love scrapbooking. It's an all things scrapbooking community! There are two memberships available, one is free and the other is a small monthly fee. AnnMarie is a wonderful person and she provides tutorials, challenges, sketches, chat area, etc. It's worth checking out!

Funny Cards

I participate in as many challenges I can with card making and scrapbooking. It really helps me with trying new things and pushing myself. 

With these three cards, I did just that. I used three funny stamps from Rubbernecker that I've had for years; three different Snoopy stickers (stolen from my granddaughters' sticker bin) and a window die. Oh, I almost forgot. I used background paper using Cricut Design Space print/cut feature. 

These are pretty simple and I love them so much!

I also created a YouTube video and you can find it:

If you are interested in following me on Instagram, go to @3sons_and_astar for this particular hop or any of my other projects!

Hard to Find Embellishments

I needed to complete these layouts from our trip to Columbia State Park and I knew I wouldn't be able to find embellishments for them. These layouts were a little bit of a struggle to complete until I realized I have a vast supply of scrapbooking things within Cricut Design Space. 

I searched print then cut images that fit the theme and then printed a bunch of them to play with. Here they are after I resized them:

It was so much fun and so eye opening. I don't need to buy all the things. I have a great tool in the Cricut!

Watch the process video as I complete them. I'm telling you, if you're not using your Cricut for scrapbooking, what are you waiting for?

Print then Cut Title

 

I've made plenty of titles using Cricut and a lot of them using the print then cut function. I needed a custom title for this layout so I created one!

I could have used the regular cut function but when you have small words and/or fonts, it makes sense to print then cut it.

Watch this video for some basic directions.

I used a lot of random beer paper scraps and stickers to create this two page spread. The title is so perfect. I just love it!

12 Days of Christmas Tags Series; Day 12

This is it! Gift tag number 12. I wanted to include the ridiculous 6 7 that's taking over our youth this year. If you've got a young one, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

I adjusted a file that was in Cricut Design Space to make it easier to put together and less pieces. Find the link for this cut HERE.

Watch the YouTube video for the last gift tag and make sure you leave a comment. 

I used Christmas bread tied to finish them and Nuvo Drops in Ivory Seashell to highlight the snow covered numbers.

The giveaway will end Sunday December 14 so be sure you leave all your comments by mid-day. The winner will win a set of one each of the 12 gift tags that were made during this series and be announced by that evening.

12 Days of Christmas Tags Series, Day Six

We're at the halfway point of my 12 Days of Christmas Tags Series and this one is an easy one. I saw this print then cut project by Marta Silvestre on Cricut Design Space and made no changes except changed the size of them.

Like I said, easy. I don't feel bad about it because that's what crafters do.  Create projects, share them and hope others make them too!

I did make them my own by removing the names on the labels and most importantly, added the fun twine with beads to finish them off.  Click HERE for the DS link.

Be sure to check out the process video on YouTube along with all the other five tags already posted. 

Leave a comment here, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook for entries into the giveaway at the end of the series. Each comment on the different platforms = one entry. The lucky winner will receive a set of one each of the tags created in this series.

To take a look at the tags made in previous years, click on the 12 Days of Christmas Tags label at the bottom right of the blog home page.

12 Days of Christmas Tags Series; Day Three

Day Three of my 12 days series. I hope you've been watching each YouTube video, IG post and blog post. Be sure to leave a comment to gain an entry at my series ending giveaway!

I used the Cricut for these tags and changed a Santa hat monogram into a gift tag.

Get step by step instructions on the YT video:

As mentioned above, at the end of the series, one lucky person will win one set of each of the 12 tags made this year.  To get an entry, leave a comment here, Facebook, Instagram and/or YouTube. 

If you are interested in seeing tags from previous years, click on the label below.

12 Days of Christmas Tags; Day One

It's that time! 12 Days of Christmas Tags Series is starting now. Before I forget, make sure you leave a comment here, my YT channel, Facebook and/or Instagram to earn an entry for the giveaway.  

At the end of the series, one person will get a set of one of each gift tag made this year.

Day One, I am using my Cricut to create a beautiful decorated jingle bell. As noted in my Design Space project, I took the design from another Cricuteer but made some changes.  You can find the file HERE.

These tags have four layers of cardstock and are very thick and sturdy. I added the white circles to the backs so I could stamp To and From. You could skip this if you prefer. 

Watch the YouTube process video for more details.

If you'd like to see previous year's tags, click on the 12 Days of Christmas Tags label to the right.

Making Sticker Sheets

Hi there! I watched some sticker making videos during a free craft sessions and I was able to use what I learned to make some stickers for my daughter.

The sessions were hosted by Mimi Jenkinson and they were all very good. Lots of great ideas, information, tips and even some freebies! The tip I used for this project was to use WASHI as the material type when cutting these out. It was perfect!

See how easy they are to create by watching my YouTube video 

Lavender Day Layout

This was a creative and fun day as you can see from the photos on the layout and a half. I created a 12x12 and a 6x12 layout for this event.

I love using different size layouts and pocket pages in my albums. It adds interest and fun in my 12x12 albums.

Patterned paper is from Carta Bella and so pretty. The title and lavender embellishments are from Cricut Design Space. I used the Annie Lu font which is one of my favs.

This layout focuses on the photos and the journaling. Watch the process video to see how it was put together.

Check out my DS file if you want to use these images on your own lavender layout.

https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/683a0c50eb07a29f1368089c

Scrapbooking With the Cricut

I love using my Cricut for scrapbooking. This time I did something different. I created a background square divided in three. I could have just cut three different papers, but in order for them to fit, I'd have to completely cut all three. I only need three pieces not nine!

Here's what it looks like in DS. If you want the DS file, HERE you go.

I know you can't see all the square on the final layout but it still looks so good with all that patterned paper!

Add stickers and a 3x4 card and that's all this layout needs.

Check out the YouTube video for the process