FCCB Challenge #341

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB)!

Challenge #341-Christmas
Make a project using anything Christmas related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

The FCCB Design Team is sponsoring a $25 gift card at

Amazon!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I used the Doodlecharms cartridge to make the bus, Santa, reindeer, snowman and Christmas tree. This tag will be perfect for a gift tag on a wrapped gift, stuffed animal or on the Christmas tree. It’s so super cute! Doodlecharms is one of my favorite cartridges - the images are so cute and there's something for every season.

Don't forget to link your project to the FCCB site for your chance to win a prize.

Sadly, the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog is shutting down after this challenge. I've only been a part of the design team for a short time, but I sure did have a lot of fun creating Cricut projects and being inspired by other Cricut crafters. Whether or not there's a Cricut challenge blog, I hope you continue to use your Cricut and come by my blog for Cricut inspiration. My Cricuts are always chirping!

A Day of Thanks; FCCB Challenge #339

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge on the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB)!

Challenge #334-Thanksgiving or Thanks
Make a project using anything Thanksgiving, or Thanks related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

FCCB

And the prize is-

Two brand new Close to My Heart Stamps sets!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I made placecards for the Thanksgiving table. I don’t normally do it, but thought these would look super cute sitting at each place setting.  The turkey was cut from Doodlecharms cartridge and the green stand was made by scoring a strip of cardstock.

Tied some twine to the top and hand wrote the name.

Now it’s your turn...create a project for Thanksgiving or Thanks and link to the FCCB website.

Halloween Challenge #337; FCCB

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB)!

Challenge #337-Halloween
Make a project using anything Halloween related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

$25 Virtual Wallet!!!!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I used the Art Philosophy cartridge by Close To My Heart (CTMH) for my Halloween project this year. I cut these bright, colorful flowers for the crown using pieces from my scraps. The biggest was at 5 1/2 and the smaller ones were cut at 3 1/2. I know, not scary at all, but super cute, right?

There's a pumpkin decorating contest going on at my daughter's work so this is what she came up with. I cut the flowers, but she did everything else.

Now it's your turn...create something Halloween themed for the current Fantabulous Cricuit Challenge Blog challenge. Be sure to link it in order to be eligible for the current prize.
  

Falling for the Cricut; FCCB #335 Challenge

The challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB) is:
Challenge #335-Leaves
Make any card, scrapbook layout, 3D sculpture, etc. about leaves!

This Weeks Sponsor



Dreaming Tree SVG's

The winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I had so many ideas but eventually decided to do these mixed media cards. I cut the leaves using the Fall Leaves free cut on Design Space. I cut them in two different sizes and multiple colors.

Then I cut down four pieces of white cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4” each. I used a stencil and some chalk ink pads to add a background to the panels. Then used a script stamp here and there in a light color. I used the same color to add ink to the edges.

Once I was done with that, I splattered some gold splash all over and stamped the sentiment in black archival ink. Adhered a cut out leaf to the card front then used a cuttlebug perferator over the leaves onto the cardstock to emulate stitching.

Adhere these to a card base and done.

A couple of cool things that happened with this project:
These leaves had a scoring element for the leaf veins. My machine doesn’t have the two barrels so I had to switch from scoring tool to cutting blade. It was really cool!
I received that cuttlebug perferator thingy a looong time ago...I’m talking over 15 years in a secret sister exchange and only used it once before. I’m not sure why, it was so cool and easy!
Last one - how cool are these mixed media cards?! I would never imagine using my Cricut to create something like this and these leaves are perfect.

Now it’s your turn, click on over to the FCCB website and join the challenge! What can you do with leaves this month?

I'm also joining the DL. Art September challenge which is anything goes and Bitten by the Bug 2 which is also anything goes.

FCCB Challenge #333 Beach

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge on the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!

Challenge #333-Beach
Make a project using anything Beach related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

Jj

And the prize is-

$25 Virtual Wallet!!!!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I don’t know why, but I had a hard time starting this project.  I used the Doodlecharms and Artbooking cartridges for this project.

I’m not 100% in love with the background but knew I wanted something different. The boxes can be used for journaling or more photos.

Be sure to click on over to the FCCB challenge site to join the fun.

Sweet Birthday FCCB Challenge #331

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog FCCB!

Challenge #331-Birthdays
Make a project about Birthdays. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor

And the prize is-

A $10 coupon code for anything in the store!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I love using my Cricut for birthdays. It is the perfect tool for all things birthdays from the invitations, decorations, goodie bags and the gift!  

I chose to make a card this time. I used my Art Philosophy cartridge from CTMH for the circle card base and the CUTEST popsicles from Printable, Cuttable and Creatable (one of our regular sponsors). The patterned paper is from Elle’s Studio.

I also added some white sequins and more bling using the small brush in the Sparkle Color Silk from FSJ.

Now it’s your turn...click on over to the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog to link your birthday project.

FCCB #330; It's A Girl; Baby Minnie Shower

The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB) challenge theme is BABY and I just had to link these projects up. As you know, I am part of their Design Team and even though this is not my challenge week, that did not stop me!

I had so much fun making these centerpieces and banners/backdrop for my DIL's sister's baby shower. The good and bad thing about being crafty, is everyone wants you to help with their party. But...I love it and it's just another fun thing to create.

I purchased these Baby Minnie SVG files from Etsy (3 Blue Hearts) and they are so adorable! I cut the Minnie's for the centerpieces at 8". I used the Mickey Font, Mickey & Friends, and New Arrival cartridges to complete the decorations and probably every sheet of pink paper I owned!

These started off with 10 rolled diapers to create the "cake" base. I placed the sticks with clothespins attached to the center of each "cake" and then I realized that I had gold & white striped straws. So I put the sticks into the straws and ended up using two sticks each to give it more height. (The sticks are coffee stir sticks from Starbucks - yes, I'm one of those people who grab a few extra every time I go...don't tell me I'm the only one.) Since I extended the height, I added another rolled diaper to the center of the base. This is also where the Minnie's are attached.

Sheer and satin ribbons, pink curling ribbon, white tulle and pink & white paper shreds all add an extra "pretty" to each of the centerpieces. All of these "pretties" with the exception of the wide ribbons were things I had in my stash.

Each centerpiece has a Minnie image, an "It's a Girl" sign and an extra embellishment on the back of the sign. The square signs have a onesie (with a Minnie head) and bottle and the circle signs have a Minnie head with a "C". (Baby's name will be Carina.) And in front of each of them is a scalloped circle with a gold Minnie head adhered to the ribbon.

Thankfully I only had to make six centerpieces.

Backdrop:
Two banners...one with the baby's name cut out of Minnie ears and the other with "BABY" on onesies with gold hangers - lots of ribbons to make it girlie and three large cutouts of baby Minnie.

You can't really go wrong with pink, gold and all things girlie.

Click on over to the FCCB site to link up your own BABY project or just click over to see the DT projects and other linkers. Have fun!

Cartridges Used:
New Arrival, Mickey & Friends, Mickey Font

FCCB #329; Patriotism

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog's current challenge is...
Challenge #329-Patriotism
Make a project that symbolizes patriotism in any country!

This Weeks Sponsor



Dreaming Tree SVG's

The winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I made these three “lanterns” in Red, White & Blue. I love making 3D projects and this one was perfect. We don’t do a lot for the 4th of July - mostly stay home and watch our dog. She gets so freaked out over all the fireworks but I like to decorate my office space. I thought these three would look great hanging from the hook in my cubicle.

I used the Home for the Holidays - Spring & Summer cartridge for them. Aren’t they cute! I can see me using this in all sorts of color combinations!

Now it’s your turn! Add your patriotic project to the linkage!

Graduation Time Everywhere Especially at FCCB

Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog (FCCB)!

Challenge #327-Graduation
Make a project about Graduation.

This Weeks Prize-

  Two My Sentiments Exactly sets-Brand New!

Create a project inspired by Graduation

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

I have been knee deep into making graduation cards so this challenge is perfect!

I probably need to change which cartridge I use because I think I always use the Create-A-Critter II cartridge. It’s definitely my go to cartridge. I used it again for this card. I layered the card base with a piece of “congratulations” paper and then this die cut image (free on Design Space) before I adhered the cute graduate doggie and the sentiment.

Quick and easy and perfect for the new graduate!

Now it's your turn, share your graduation themed projects at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog for your chance of winning the above prize.

I'm entering this card in the Bitten By The Bug blog as well.

Mother's Day and My Cricut; FCCB

Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!

Challenge #325-Mother's Day
Make a project about Mother's Day.

This Weeks Sponsor

Create a project inspired by Mother's Day

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I don't know why, but I had a hard time starting this year's Mother's Day card. I pulled out the Create-A-Critter II cartridge and started cutting out the Mother's Day bear. Oh my, she's so cute! I know, I know, that seems to be my fall back cartridge, but it has everything and is so stinkin' cute!

So, I cut the bear and the #1 mom sentiment...now what? I seriously was in a creative funk. I started pulling patterned papers, different color cardstock and eventually one thing led to another and I came up with this. And I LOVE it! I mean how cute is this polaroid?

I added some bling but otherwise kept it pretty simple.

I also created the "polaroid" using my cricut machine. In Design Space, I pulled up two squares and adjusted them into rectangles. I put the smaller rectangle in the larger one and sliced it out. I made about 10 of them just to have on hand. The base size of the larger rectangle is 3 3/4 x 5. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Now it's your turn... make a card or any project for Mother's Day and link it on the FCCB blog.