Challenge # 21

Good morning crafting friends!

Hope you’re all doing well! Did you survive the SPRING Forward?!! I think I am feeling a little “jet lag” yet…lol!

Thank you for stopping by for another WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY! Why is it wonderful?…..because it’s CHALLENGE DAY!

Let’s jump right into it! This week our challenge is…..

It’s A GREEN  SCENE!

We want to see those projects with two shades of green!

Here is what our super fabulous design “chefs” cooked up for your inspiration!

Head over to Jennifer’s Blog for more details on this beautiful Irish Blessing masterpiece.

Stop by Gaby’s Blog for more details.

“Fly” by Madison’s Blog for more details.

“Belly on Up to the Bar” over at Roberta’s Blog for more details.

“Munch” your way over to Stacey’s Blog for more details.

Isn’t this baby so sweet?!

Swing on over to Ronnie’s Blog for more details.

Head over to Deb’s Blog for details on both of these spectacular mini’s!

Catch a little of the “Green Scene” at Jean’s Blog!

“Stroll” on over to chef Jenna’s Blog for the details on this adorable card!

Okay…You have to “Hop” on over to Michelle’s Blog for the details on this green scene masterpiece!

Head over to PCW’s Blog for more details on this Q.T. Patootie Layout.

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/challenge-21.html

Now it’s your turn. Add your project through the InLinkz link below

Here are just a few “rule” reminders
Project must be a new one relating to this challenge. No back dated posts please.
Project must include a die cut of some sort with either your Cricut or other Cutter.
Post MUST include a link back to here CWC.
You are more than welcome to combine challenges. We love to see you Pile It On!

Thank you so much for joining us!

The CookingWithCricut Design Team

Frame Cutting Tutorial-Nate's ABC Cartridge

Good morning Crafters,


Today’s post is for the Creative Cutter Room Quick Tip Tuesday. I created this layout using Nate’s ABC Cartridge.

My tip is: I used only one sheet of “Yellow” cardstock to complete this layout. I did this by “cutting out” the inside of the yellow to create a “frame”.

This is a great option when you have only 1 piece of cardstock of a particular color to work with.

STEP 1

Using your cutter, line your paper up to the 11” inch mark.

STEP 2

Be sure to start your cut or blade at 1”

STEP 3

Trim your paper but only to the 11” mark. Do NOT cut all the way “through”.

Once you have done this, turn your paper a quarter turn and repeat three more times. Once this is completed, your “center” piece will come out. You will have a 12 x 12 frame with a 1” thickness. Conversely, you will have a 10 x 10’ piece of yellow left over.

Here is a shot of what the completed layout looks like in the back. Again, this is a great alternative when you only have one piece of a particular color cardstock and you need to stretch it out. Please note: this doesn’t work out quite as well if you are using “thinner” grade paper. The cardstock I used in this project was Bazzill.

Here is the layout again.

Here is a close up of the little boy piecing.

Here is a close up of the title block.

Hope you enjoyed this. Please be sure to head over to CCR blog and join our Lucky To Have U Challenge HERE.

This layout also fits in with our challenge going on here at CWC. It is the last day of our Time to Spring Forward challenge. There is still time to join us! Click HERE!

LASTLY, Be sure to head over to PCW’S Blog for the current FREE cutting file.

Have a wonderful day!

Melin

MTC and Cricut Settle

Here is a close up of the butterfly.

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/mtc-and-cricut-settle.html

Here is a layout I created that was also published in the Bug Magazine.

I used the following cartridges to complete

Stamping, 

Quarter Note, 

Picturesque, 

CM Cheerful Seasons, 

Elegant Cakes

Plus I used my Gypsy.

So now on to another topic.

As many of you in the crafting – cutting community know, Provo Craft (PC) filed suit against The owners of Make The Cut Software (MTC) for copyright infringement.

That lawsuit has been settled. We are still waiting to get an official statement on the Direction of Make The Cut from its owners.

There is a LOT of buzz and this is an emotionally charged issue. At this point I just want to make it clear that Make The Cut works with several other electronic cutters aside from the Cricut. As such, I will continue to have my affiliate program in place at PaperCraftgingWorld.com.

I must also in good conscience make it clear that the continued and future use of MTC in conjunction with Cricut products is unclear. I personally do not warrant the software and its current or future capabilities. Please be informed and make your own decision based on this current information.

As I learn more information, I will be sure to share it with all of you.

Make The Cut Settles Cricut Software Lawsuit With Provo Craft

By Nancy Nally on March 11, 2011
Documents filed in US District court on Wednesday reveal that Make The Cut has reached a settlement with Provo Craft in the lawsuit over 3rd party Cricut software created by Make The Cut. Provo Craft had sued Make The Cut in April 2010 alleging that Make the Cut’s 3rd party software for Cricut machines illegally circumvented copyright protection on Provo Craft’s products and violated copyright on the company’s Cricut Design Studio software code.
Provo Craft had appeared particularly to be targeting in the suit the recently introduced “back-up” feature in the Make The Cut software, which allowed users to create back-ups of their Cricut cartridges. (The feature was only available to users for a two week period in March 2010 before being pulled from distribution as a result of the litigation.)
Terms of the settlement were stipulated to the court in joint documents filed by the companies Wednesday with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, which had been hearing the case. Under the settlement, Make The Cut is permanently and immediately disallowed from selling software that is compatible in any way with Cricut machines. The company is also required to destroy all copies of the software’s source code.
For the existing software, Make The Cut also is required to take measures within 30 days to disable the 600 copies that were sold of the software with the cartridge back-up feature. Make The Cut is ordered to render these copies of the software completely non-functional until these users update their software to a copy that eliminates the back-up function.
Provo Craft also recently filed suit against another 3rd party Cricut software creator, Craft Edge, in an attempt to stop distribution of their Sure Cuts A Lot product.

The above information was from ScrapbookUpdate.com

As I create my cutting files, I will continue to offer them in the .MTC file extension for those that will continue to use MTC in conjunction with their electronic cutters. I will of course also continue to have my files available in the SVG format among the other formats as well.

Have a wonderful day,

Melin

Bunny Express Layout

I wanted to share a layout I made with my Cricut Expression. I was super excited to find out it was going to get published. It was recently published in 

Bug Magazine March/April issue.

  

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/bunny-express-layout.html

Create A Critter,
Easter 2010,
Everyday Paper Dolls,
My Community,
Ashlyn’s Alphabet,
Learning Curve,
Word Builders A Word Party 
Gypsy

Here is a view of the entire layout.

Here is a view of the left page.

Here is a view of the right page.

Here is a close up of the Bunny.

Here is a close up of the train.

I used the following cartridges to complete.
Create A Critter,
Easter 2010,
Everyday Paper Dolls,
My Community,
Ashlyn’s Alphabet,
Learning Curve,
Word Builders A Word Party 
Gypsy

If you would like complete instructions and a step by step cutting chart, you can get all the details in the March/April Issue of the Bug Magazine.
The link is HERE.

Have a wonderful day!

Melin

Daffodil Spring Layout

I wanted to share this layout I created for an upcoming spring themed class.

Here is a view of the entire layout.

I used the Walk In My Garden Cartridge for the Daffodils and the Spring Title Letters came from Base Camp. The border strips are a MS border punch



Here is a close up of the Spring Title



Here is a close up of the daffodils. I used my Gypsy to “separate” the pieces to be able to cut them out in different colors without wasting paper.



Here is a close up of one of the daffodils. I used some Chalk ink to ink the edges of the daffodil head and a Versamarker Pen to outline the stem and leaves.

Don’t forget to join our challenge this week! CLICK HERE to join. It's all about "TIME to Spring Forward"

Well that’s it for today! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Winners Announced:)

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge #19- Double Take!  The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Amber- My 3 E Scrapbooking.  Congratulations Amber:)

Amber created this cheerful St. Patrick's Day card which fulfilled all of our requirements:)  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Amber will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Amber, please contact Madison at FunkyCards @Charter .net (no spaces) within two weeks to claim your prize.

The Top Three Chefs were chosen by the Cooking With Cricut Design Team.   Thank you all the fantastic entries we received this week.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog. 

Jeanne- The Cricut Corner

Vivi- Vivi en Papel

Jan- A Day in the Life

This week at Cooking With Cricut we are Springing Forward! You must design and create projects that must include a time piece/clock.  Please include something cut from one of your cutting machines such as the Cricut:)  Once again you have until next Tuesday at midnight to post your projects.  One winner chosen at random will receive his or her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Have a wonderful day!

~Madison - Prize Coordinator