Challenge #45: Sailboat

Good morning, crafty friends!

In honor of Columbus setting sail on this date in 1492, the Design Team was challenged to incorporate a sailboat or sailboat inspired theme into their projects. 

On the evening of August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus departed from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships; one larger carrack, the Santa María, nicknamed Gallega (the Galician); and two smaller caravels, the Pinta (the Painted) and the Santa Clara, nicknamed Niña after her owner Juan Niño of Moguer.   During this first voyage, instead of reaching Japan as he had intended, Columbus landed in the Bahamas archipelago, at a locale he named San Salvador.

OK!  History lesson over . . . take it away, ladies!

Stacey created this sweet card with the "Just Because" Cards cartridge.

Make sure you hop over to her blog to check out all the precious details!

Jean's layout was created using the Once Upon a Princess, Wall Decor & More

and Storybook cartridges.  Don't forget to check out the details on her blog!

Maria Elena created her "Best Wishes" card using the Plantin SchoolBook cartridge.

Sail on over to her blog and check out the details!

Jen created a pirate party invitation using the Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge.

Make sure you head on over to her blog or she just might make you walk the plank!

Roberta used "Just Because" Cards and Life's A Beach to create this cute card.

Make sure you stop in at her blog and check out the details!

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.

#38 Father’s Day

Good afternoon friends,
We hope you’re enjoying your summer! Today is another Wonderful Wednesday and that means a new challenge here at CWC!
This week’s theme is all about the Dads in our Lives!
We want to see your Father’s Day related projects.

Here is what the wonderful CWC Chefs Created for your inspiration!

Jean used the Car Decals, Batman and Wild Card Cartridges.

Roberta used the Handyman Lite and Birthday Bash cartridges to create this realistic looking gift card holder.



Stacey used the Wrap It Up cartridge to create this Football fan’s card.



Jen used: Create A Critter, Just Because, Calligraphy, Doodlecharms, My World and Easter 2010 to create this ADORABLE cards for the men in their lives!



Dalis used the Wrap It Up cartridge to “tie up” this super card!



Maria Elena used the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cartridge to celebrate her beloved father.



Madison used the Pooh Font Cartridge to create this beautiful keepsake.



Melin used the Wrap It Up and Heritage Cartridges to create this layout.


I also used the dynamite paper from The Paper Temptress!
This paper is hands down the most gorgeous stuff! The flourished and the border strip paper are a beautiful shimmery paper. I am SO SORRY my photo just does NOT do it justice!

Please be sure to head over to the The Paper Temptress and check out all her truly yummy paper!

Now it’s your turn to show us your wonderful projects. Just add your link to the inlinkz below.

Be sure that it’s a new “Father’s Day” related project and includes a “Cricut cut”
Your post needs to include a link back here.
Have FUN!
Thank you so much for joining us! Have a wonderful time creating!

The CookingWithCricut.com Design Team!

Every Day in May Blog-Aversary ~ Day 9

Welcome to Day 9 of Cooking With Cricut's Every Day in May Blog-Aversary!

This is Jen of Musings of a Crafty Mom and I am so honored to post here today.  Cooking With Cricut is having a month long Blogoversary Cele"bear"ation with postings and giveaways every day during the month of May - and each and every day  there will be some kind of celebration posted!

Today I am celebrating adoption!  I am the adoptive mother of four amazing children -- three are grown and on their own and my baby just turned seven.  Each and every year we celebrate the day their adoptions were finalized.  We call it their Adoption Anniversary -- I have a friend who is also an adoptive mother who calls it their "Gotcha Day."  It's a big deal -- there is almost always a gift involved and a special dinner -- kind of like a second birthday. 

Today is my youngest's anniversary and this is the gift I made for her.  It is called a "Star Book" and it is basically a 3D card.  It was pretty easy to make and features pictures of my little one from the time she joined our family at three months to present as well as a poem called "How Do We Love You."

 

The cartridges used are:  George & Basic Shapes, Accent Essentials, Just Because Cards, and Mother's Day 2010.  Please check out my blog for details and a link to the Star Book instructions.

  

Adoption is an amazing way to build a family.  On any given day in my home state of Florida, there are approximately 850 children waiting for forever families.  They are waiting for someone to love them, waiting for a place to call home.  They come from varied backgrounds, circumstances, races and ethnicities. While some have specific medical, physical or emotional issues requiring special care, many do not. Some are part of sibling groups that want very much to stay together as part of a new family.  Adoption isn't for everybody, but if you think it might be for you and your family, I encourage you to take a closer look.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!  Make sure you check back tomorrow and see the wonderful Graduation card Madison created!

~ Jen



Thanks so much!

Bloom Card For 3 Flowers Challenge

Good morning friends,

Hope you’re enjoying your weekend!  Here is a quick card I made to go with our challenge of 3 flowers this week.
The bloom title and the flowers are from the Cricut and the butterflies are a couple of Martha Stewart Punches. The digital Stamp is one I created.

I used Stickles in the center of the three flowers. I also used a bit of Stickles in the centers of each butterfly.

I used my Copic Markers to color in the flowers and flower pot. I used a touch of dry decorator chalk for the cheeks of the skunk.

Hope it gives you some inspiration. Please be sure to join us in our challenge this week.  You can click on the challenge link button on the left bar.

If you're interested in the Digital Stamp, You can purchase it through the link below.
 
The digital stamp is black and white line art in png and jpg format. Only $1.50




Be sure to stop by tomorrow for a super cute…HIP CHICK layout I am working on!

Have a wonderfully Cricutlicious and Crafty Day!
Melin

One In A Melon Card

Good evening all,

I just came across this blog! Jitterbuggin' Challenge. Yeah another Cricut challenge blog! They have a challenge that ends tonight! The challenge was to use:

Their sketch, Black, plaid and a cricut cut of some type of food. I decided to do this really quick card! I will look forward to their next challenge! 

Here is their sketch

Here is my take on it.

I used the following:

Black- The black mats and the sentiment is in black

Plaid - That's obvious :-)

Cricut Food Cut - The watermelon slice is from the Just Because Cartridge.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Picnic Time Layout

Here is a layout I made for a few challenges. They are a TON of fun! They wanted us to mask something. So I used the negative of the clouds cut from Stand and Salute Cartridge and Inked the Clouds onto the blue paper. With all the mats and things on the page, you can hardly see the clouds, but they are there :-) Hope you enjoy!

View Of Entire Layout.

Clouds Created By "Masking".

Cloud Images Cut From Cricut Using The Stand And Salute Cartridge.

Close Up Of Lettering. From Pooh Font Cartridge.

Close Up Of Little Ant Sitting.

Close Up Of Grill and Steak.

From Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge. This is also a pocket for the tag with the Time label on it.

Close Up Of Ant Holding Watermelon.

The Melon Is From The Just Because Cartridge.

Close Up Of Ant Holding Strawberry and Bear Holding Picnic Basket.

The Basket Is From The Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge. The Strawberry Is From The Indie Art Cartridge.

Close Up Of Ant Carrying Hotdog.

Additional design notes.
The grass was from the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge.
The photo corners were an EK Success Punch.
The Top scalloped border was created using a Martha Stewart Border Punch.
The Ants and the Bear are designs I made.

Thanks so much for stopping in and taking a look.