PIO Challenge And Giveaway

Good morning everyone!

Hope your new year is off with a great start! Mine has been a bit challenging with some on going computer issues….BUT this I know…..ALL things work together for the good of those that love HIM. So I know that in spite of it all, The Lord has a plan and a purpose for everything we encounter!

Here is my project for a design team that I am on. Pile It On or PIO!

This team means a lot to me. When I first started actively blogging back in May, I discovered this whole challenge world - thing. I didn’t know it even existed! So I threw my hat into the ring when there was a design team call and much to my great joy…I got picked

Dalis is the Brains behind PIO. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the challenges that we all enjoy!

You can visit PIO by following these links and you can also visit Dalis's personal blog: Dalis’s Blog

So Here is my project for today!

I made this card using a digital stamp that I created and colored it in with my Copic Markers. I then outlined the snowgirls with a bit of stickles.
I used the Winter Lace Cartridge to cut out the snowflakes. The smaller ones I cut at 1” and the larger ones were 1.25 and 1.5 inches.

The challenge at FCCB this week was to make a project with snow or snowflakes on it.

The challenge at PIO was make a project with something that is brand spankin’ new. So the digi image and the Winter Lace cartridge are both two new things :-)

Here are some additional challenges that my card applies to :-)


My Time To Craft Challenge: Brand Spankin' New
Stamp Something: Glitter
Digistamps 4 Joy: Anything Goes
StampWithSarahKay: Red
Stamp-n-Doodle: New
Southern Girls Challenge: Anything Goes
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Sew Many Cards: New Things
Digital Tuesday: Anything Goes
Crafts And Me Challenge: Anything Goes
StampInsanity: Sparkle
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes
Ellephantastic: New Beginnings
Card Makin Mamas: Anything Goes

FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

Please leave a comment on this post and I will give one Digi Stamp or Cutting File to one randomly drawn winner. You will have until Thursday, January 7th at 4pm to comment. The winner will be announced on Friday! Remember, you must also be a follower.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN PURCHASE THESE FILES.
THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT PAGE-KITS.COM AT THIS TIME.

The sale price for either the digi stamp of the cutting file is only $1.00 until Sunday night. After that, the price will increase to its regular msrp.

If you would like to purchase the digi image you can by clicking this button.

The digi stamp is in jpg and png format and comes with and without the sentiment.

I did also make this into a digital cutting file. If you would like to purchase it, you can click this button.

The file comes in AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, MTC, KNK, SVG, WPC and WPC14 formats. 

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow as the Design Team reveals it's first challenge of the new year!
Have a wonderful day!

Days 24 - 25 of 25 Days of Cricut(Crafting) Fun + Year In Review

Good morning everyone,
Happy New Year!  Wow, can you believe it!  2010 just FLEW by! It is the first day of the year so I wanted to wrap up the 25 days of files give away today and give you some eye candy!

If you would like the November Flower Click this ADD TO CART button.


If you would like the swirl ornament click this ADD TO CART button.

Be sure to grab these while you can. They will only be available until Midnight, January 2, 2011.
Thank you to all of you who stopped by to visit during the 25 days…and then some! Taking a moment of your valuable crafting time to come by and be a part of our “happenings” was such a blessing to us!
The CookingWithCricut.com Team!

NOW FOR OUR
YEAR In REVIEW!
Over the course of the year, many new and exciting things were released!

There was a FLOOD –GATE of New Cartridges released, a new machine and some great software to help you do more with your Cricut !

So some of the DT Gals have shared some of their favorite projects from this year and some of their favorite cartridges….So here is some inspiration to kick start your creativity into the new year!

Madison used several cartridges to create this Never Ending Card!
Here is the direct link to Madison’s project for more details.
http://funkycards.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-cricut-holiday-blog-hop.html

Marji Used Ashlyn’s Alphabet and Paisley to create this adorable Bow Holder for her little cherub…Emily

Here is the DIRECT link to Marji’s project for more details.
http://fstampaholic.blogspot.com/2010/12/emily-and-her-beautiful-bow-holder_30.html

Beanie didn’t use a cartridge for this project. Instead she used her Cricut and the Make The Cut Software to create this super cute layout!Here is the DIRECT link to Beanie’s project for more details.
http://beanies-tag-your-it.blogspot.com/2010/08/snow-fun.html

Kassidy loves the Smiley Cards Cartridge.
Here is the DIRECT link to Kassidy’s project for more details.
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-cricut-christmas-blog-hop.html

Adrea’s favorite cartridge is Create A Critter.

Here is the DIRECT link to Adrea’s project for more details.

http://adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/2010/07/baby-shower-products.html

Here is the video Adrea created on how to make these cuties!

Jen’s favorite cartridge is the Pooh and Friends Cartridge. You have to see ALL the wonderful projects she created for her grandson’s baby shower!

Here is the DIRECT link to Jen’s project for more projects and details.

http://gator-4-life.blogspot.com/2010/04/winnie-pooh-themed-baby-shower.html

Here are some projects I made over the course of the year.

This BBQ Page was created using the Block Party Lite Cartridge.
It was also featured on the Cricut Chirp Newsletter back in August.

Here are some Candy boxes made using the Sweet Treats Cartridge.

Here is a summer layout using Life’s A Beach, Walk In My Garden and Sentimentals.

Here is a layout using the Puppy in Present Cutting file at Page-Kits.com

Another layout I created and this one I turned into a Page Kit.
Click HERE to check it out.

Hope you have enjoyed the different projects. May you all have a wonderfully blessed New Year!  Stay tuned for some great happenings here at CookingWithCricut.com!

January title and New Year Bottle

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New Year Bottle CF

January Title CF

2015 Printable, Mini Calendars

Happy New Year Printable

All these are free through January 4, 2015 only so be sure to download them while you can! Please be sure to take a moment and follow my blog, if you don't already. It will really help me out. Don't forget to also join me on
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My crafty business goals for 2015 will include exclusive content to each of these, so you won't want to miss out.  Also, please consider making a purchase through my Close To My Heart Link when you can, this will help me greatly. Thank you so much!

25 Days–21, 22 and 23 of Cricut(Crafting) Fun

Good morning everyone,
Here are today’s free files for Days 21, 22 and 23
Be sure to grab them while you can. They will be available for 24 hours.
So sorry again that I don’t have sample projects to go with them. I am just trying to wrap this up and get ready for 2011!!!!


The lighthouse is for Day 21 or August if you were doing the Calendar.


The Apple Paper Lace is for Day 22 or September.


The Pumpkin Vine is for Day 23 or October.


I did test cut them and they cut smoothly. Again the paper lace was created for a 5 x5” cut so it should cut easily if you go larger.

Be sure to add each item to your cart AND check out ONCE. This will hopefully avoid some of the weird messages some have received when checking out multiple times.

I just wanted to share this layout with everyone as a little eye candy. This was one that I had made a while back, but didn't make it on here before the end of Christmas.

Have a wonderful day!
Melin

25 Days of Cricut (Crafting) Fun Days 18-20

Good evening everyone,
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Are you gearing up for some New Year’s Festivities now?
I wanted to honor my commitment of the 25 days of Cricut (Crafting) Holiday fun. So even though it is now well past, I would like to catch those of you that were following up.
Many of you know that I have had some computer issues, but we are all straightened out now!
So to complete the 25 days of FREE files….I am going to speed it up by grouping them over the next few days.

Today’s files are for Days 18, 19 and 20.

All files are in: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SVG and WPC file formats.

Day 18 is the May Oval Heart Frame


Day 19 is the Tulip Medallion


Day 20 is the Star Paper Lace.


So sorry I don’t have a completed project, but I did test cut them and they cut very nicely. The star paper lace was designed to be cut as small as a 5 x 5” square so it will cut even larger.

Thank you all so much for your understanding. I truly appreciated all the emails asking if everything was okay.  I have really had such a love hate relationship with technology this year. But I am looking forward to all the great stuff that is being planned for 2011!

NOTE: Please select the add to cart button and then go back and select the others if you would like them. Please try to “Check Out” only once.

I will keep these links active for two days.

Also….Please understand if you get this strange….”Your IP address has been blocked” message it means that you are trying to download during a high traffic time and as a result the system will do that. Just try again a little later. I do apologize for this glitch, it is unfortunately something technical with the shopping cart software and nothing I have any control over. I assure you….I haven’t blocked anyone
Thank you again!

Lastly, Don’t forget we have a challenge going on right now too! This one will go through the end of the year as the Design Team is on a much needed break.

Mark your calendars, we will be returning with our new challenges on Wednesday, January 5th!

Have a wonderful evening,

Melin

Happy Christmas Eve

Good morning friends,
Here is an adorable project Madison from our Design Team came up with.
Please visit Madison’s Blog for more details!

Merry Christmas
The CookingWithCricut.com Design Team