Cartridge Showcase: Simply Charmed

Today Chef Michelle is featuring several projects including a mini-album she made using the Cricut Simply Charmed  cartridge.  This charming cartridge is certain to put a smile on your face!  It is filled with a wide range of adorable layered images, has something for seasonal, holiday, and everyday craft projects. This cartridge includes: Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4, Shadow, and Word creative features.   It also has a coordinating Cricut Companion Cuttlebug folder set!

So without further ado . . . here's Michelle!

This is the cutest cartridge I own!! I know it is a little older however there are SO many projects you can create! I have created a few. Some I have posted already and will just showcase the pictures again with a link to the blog post with more details.

For my first project I made some goodie bags for the children that come on the bus at our church. I wanted to give them a little bit of God's Word to let them know He loves them as well as our church.

I used the pumpkin and created it my gypsy with the hide feature. I embossed it and glitzed the vine and leaves with some green stickles. Find out more about this project Here.

For my next "showcase" (I feel like the announcer for the Price is Right, LOL!), I made a Christmas card. I used the Santa and chimney. I welded them together on my Gypsy. (I don't know how I survived without this before...definitely better than DS.) You can find all of the details about Santa HERE.

 

This cart has GREAT layering features!!  Now for my next project it is a little dear to my heart...literally! This Saturday is my husband's and mine 19th anniversary! I created this heart shape book using cereal boxes and layering it with some sturdy card stock. I can't remember the name of the paper used for all, but most of them are DCWV Penny Lane. This project was designed using my Gypsy.

I covered the Key with some glittery goldish paper to look "used". The heart it is attached to is actually a heart lock. I just cut off the lock part and popped it up on my book cover. The key is pop up to with foam dots. I used some flowers from valentines and connected it to the front with a brad. The ribbon is from my stash.

The stamped sentiment is from a stamp set I bought from Hobby Lobby or something like that. Not only do I collect paper, but I collect ribbon and stamps!! LOL!



The flourish is the ONLY thing I did not cut from Simply Charmed. I honestly had this on my table and this page looked like it needed some detail...voila!

This tag is removable. I stamped it and cut it out.

The sentiment comes from a Stamping Up! set.  This cartridge is SO versatile!!!

Last but certainly not least, I made a Christmas decoration. I know, I know! It is not even Thanksgiving...BUT I LOVE this time of year and get so excited. If my husband would let me, I would SO decorate for Christmas NOW!! LOL!

I took this glass block, some blue tissue paper, Glossy Mod Podge, and some cute cuts from Simply Charmed and here is the end result......

This penguin, like many other cuts, is SUPER adorable. I used all the layer features for the penguin minus the eyes. I used a Peachy Keen Stamp Critter face. I only used the eyes and eyebrows of the stamp. Not only does this cartridge have many images, but it also has phrases! I used the phrase that went with some cute mittens and hats and put this as my sentiment. I then used diamond stickles stickles to accent the phrase.

To cover the glass block, I painted it with Mod Podge and laid the tissue paper over it. I then painted over it again. (Be very careful. the tissue is DELICATE and tears easily!) I then placed all my cut once it was dry and painted over it to "set" it.

As you can see, this cartridge has an unlimited use as far as your imagination will take you. I hope you have enjoyed the projects as much as I enjoyed making them.

Happy Crafting,

Michelle

 

WOW! Great projects, Michelle! Your husband is going to love his album - Happy Anniversary, you two!

Make sure you check back in next week for two more Cartridge Showcases. Debbie will be featuring the Sports Mania cartridge on Monday and on Thursday Linda will be showcasing the Thanksgiving cartridge. Wednesday is our challenge day post and mark your calendar and set your clock for our Giving Thanks Blog Hop on Saturday, November 19th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (EST). Our hop will feature home decor items geared to decorating your home and table for Thanksgiving -- that's right . . . NOT a single card will be found in this hop!! It is sure to be a feast for your eyes!

It's going to be a busy week at Cooking With Cricut -- don't miss a minute of the fun!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today -- make sure you head over to Michelle's blog and show her some "love" for her great projects.

~ CWC Design Team

Challenge #47: Picnic!

Good morning, crafty friends and welcome to Cooking With Cricut!  We hope you'll pack a picnic lunch and join us in our salute to National Picnic Month!  The Design Team has whipped up some yummy treats for your viewing pleasure . . .

Madison created this cute little picnic favor box using the Stand & Salute,

Pooh Font, From My Kitchen and Sports Mania cartridges.

Check out her blog for all the details.

Jean used Simply Charmed, Doodlecharms, Paper Doll Dress Up, Paper Pups

and George & Basic Shapes cartridges for this cute layout.  (Her husband drew

and painted the ant!)  Make sure you check out the details at her blog.

Maria Elena used the Mickey Font cartridge for her picnic layout.

Make sure you visit her blog and check out the details.

Jen used the Pooh & Friends, Pooh Font and Everyday Paper Dolls cartridges for her

two page Family Reunion layout.  Check out her blog for details and more photos.

Check out this super cute picnic basket Roberta made using her Imagine and
the Best Friends cartridge.  Make sure you head over to her blog to see how she did it!

Now it’s your turn! Let’s see your picnic projects!

Here are our few simple guidelines:
1. Must be a new project for this challenge. Please no back dated posts/projects.
2. Must include a “Cricut” cut somewhere – somehow.
3. Must post a link to your post and not just the blog.
4. Must HAVE FUN!!!

Thank you so much for participating with us! We are looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations! 

~ The CWC Design Team

Monday Showcase: Simply Charmed

Good morning and welcome to Cooking With Cricut's Cartridge Showcase. Each Monday a member of our Design Team will feature a Cricut cartridge of their choice and projects they've made with that cartridge. We hope you'll be inspired to pull out your cartridges and find new ways to use them!

Hey, everyone!  This is Chef Jean here to share with you a project from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge. This cartridge has some adorable images for many seasons and holidays along with some really cute general images and sayings.

I created a little home decor project using this cartridge to share with you. 

To make this, I started with a small block that I purchased on clearance and some blue Rust-oleum paint to cover the block.

Once my paint was dry, I used my Gypsy to size the saying from the Simply Charmed Cartridge. This particular saying has a smiley face in the letter a, so I hid that and used the circle from the "g" to make the a cut how I wanted it. Once this was finished, I used white vinyl to cut the saying for the block.

Then I used the bird from the Simply Charmed Cartridge and cut him in different shades of blue. Once he was assembled, I added some white accent lines and a google eye to give him some detail and then hot glued him to the front of my block.

You could also use this same technique to make decor for the holidays, gifts, etc.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to check back Tuesday morning to see what this week's Guest Designer has whipped up.

Challenge #44: Bunny

Good morning, crafty friends!

Welcome to our birthday tribute to one fantastic wabbit . . . Happy 71st Birthday, Bugs Bunny!  The Design Team was challenged this week to incorporate a bunny into their projects.  Take it away, ladies . . . .

Stacey used the Baby Steps cartridge for this super sweet card.

Check out the details on her blog.

Madison used Kate's ABCs to create this adorable alphabet LO.

Make sure you click over to her blog to check out the details.

Maria Elena used the Christmas Cheer cartridge to create this fun layout.

Rush on over to her blog to see the particulars -- don't be late!

Make sure you head over to Jean's blog to see how she created this

cute layout using the ZooBalloo and Don Juan cartridges.

Karla created this precious card using the Simply Charmed cartridge.

Hop on over to her blog to see the recipe.

Jen used Everyday Paper Dolls and Doodlecharms to create this fun

birthday card.  Check out the details on her blog.

The Disney Classics cartridge was Roberta's go-to for this cute card featuring Thumper!

Make sure you hop on over to her blog and check out the details.

Gaby used Life's A Party to make this cute little pencil holder!

Make sure you head on over to her blog to see how she created it. 

Now it’s your turn, let’s see your creative, Cricut best! Remember our guidelines . . .

1. It must be a new project with a Cricut cut.
2. Post your project on your blog and include a link back to CookingWithCricut.com
3. And the best rule of all -- you MUST HAVE FUN!

An as always, thank you for joining us.  We appreciate it so much!

CWC #39 Watermelon Challenge

Good afternoon Cricutlicious friends!

It’s another Wonderful Wednesday here at CWC! Today’s challenge is in honor of Watermelon Seed Spitting Week which begins tomorrow.

Our challenge this week is to include a Watermelon in your projects.



Here is what the design team came up with for your inspiration!




CWC Chef Jean
Jean used her Cricut to create this adorable cartridge.


CWC Chef Jen
Jen used the Doodlecharms, Create-A-Critter, Pooh Font and Plantin Schoolbook


Chef Madison
Madison used her Summer Vacation cartridge to create this adorable layout.

Chef Stacey
Stacey used her Simply Sweet and Simply Charmed cartridges to create this super cute layout.


CWC Chef Gaby
Visit Gaby for details on this beautiful layout.


CWC Chef Roberta 
Roberta used her Just Because Cartridge to create this envelope.


CWC Chef Maria Elena
Maria used her Stretch Your Imagination for this cute card.


CWC Chef Melin
Melin used

I used the following Cartridges to complete this layout:
Just Because, Everyday Paper Dolls, Accent Essentials , George and Basic Shapes and Paper Doll Dress Up to create the Melon, basket, hot dog and ants.

Close up of  ants.

Okay, now it’s your turn…Get your Melon on and let’s see your projects!

Our few guidelines:
Must be a new project.
Must have a Cricut cut on your project.
You must link your project through our Inlinkz link below
Your post must include a link back here.
Must have FUN!

Thank you so much for joining us! Have a wonderful day!

The CookingWithCricut.com Design Team.