Winners Announced:)

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge #31- Memorial Day!  The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Shelly- My Paper Love.  

Congratulations Shelly:)

Shelly used the Create a Critter and George & Basic Shapes Cricut cartridges to create this adorable Memorial Day card :)  It reminded her of the times she would parade up and down the street with her kids pulling a red wagon.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Shelly will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Shelly, 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. You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog. 

Marlene- Scrappin Cookie

Lisa- A Mermaid's Crafts

Jewels- My Beautiful, Crazy...Scrappy Life

Today we would also like to announce the winners of the Cooking With Cricut Cele"Bear"Ation Blog Hop!  Winners were chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner of the 12 x 12 paper stack from DCWV is:

Jenny- Jennys Scrapbooking Haven

The winner of the Mary's Garden paper and Accents Set from Quick Quotes is:

Jenn- Scrap-a-tude

The winner of the $10 gift voucher from 

Papercrafting world.com is:

Lisa- Lisa's Paper Addiction

FB visitor- winner of choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingwrold.com is:

Kathy- Kathy's Kreative Spot

  The winner of the Top Chef prize was also chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Jessica- Cricut After Dark.  

Congratulations Jessica:)

Jessica used the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge to create this adorable birthday card for a friend's 1 year old child :) You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.

  As the winner Jessica will receive a $10.00 gift voucher from Papercraftingworld.com. 

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

The Top Three Chefs were chosen by the Cooking With Cricut Design Team. You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog. 

Karen- Kaleidoscopic Sparkles

Nita- Nita Notes

Heidi- Live for Scrappin'

In honor of National Gingersnap Day...  we will be having a color challenge this week.  Use at least two of the following colors: Tangerine-Orange, Yellow, Cream-Vanilla, Ginger-Brown, Green. You may use Kraft, White, or Black accents if necessary.  Please try to include a die cut created from your Cricut cutting machine. Make sure it is a new project that has not been used before.  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.

Have a wonderful day!

~Madison - Prize Coordinator

Dad Bag, Masculine Card, QQ Ladybug Layout

Good morning Crafty friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful day. I have a couple of things I want to share.

First: 

Today is another challenge reveal at Creative Cutter Room! Our challenge this time is all about Dad. 

The Challenge: Create A new gift idea and card for Father's Day!

Link your project over at the Creative Cutter Room to be entered to win a prize! And the prize is..

Your Story Bundle!! US Shipping only.

You have until June 15, 2011 to enter your gift idea and Card.

Here are my projects

I created this matching bag and card set.

The bag came from the Wrap It Up Cartridge. I used a 12x12 piece of Kraft cardstock and used the Fit To Page Feature. The #1 Dad also came from the Wrap It Up Cartridge.

The #1 was cut in plain white cardstock and then I inked it with my QQ Midnight Confessions Chalk Ink and the “goldish” color on the tie was my Y28 Copic Marker.

The quote on this card was from the same piece of 

Damsel In Distress 300 Patterned Paper from Quick Quotes.

Here is an angle shot to show the depth of the decoration on the bag.

Here is a side and back view. I covered all four sides with the 

same patterned paper: Damsel In Distress 300 from Quick Quotes.

Recipe For Bag and Card

Cricut Expression

Wrap It Up Cartridge

Kraft, Black and Grey Bazzill Cardstock

Damsel In Distress 300 Double Sided Patterned Paper By Quick Quotes

Quick Quotes Midnight Confessions Powder Puff Chalk Ink

Miscellaneous Ribbon

White Gift Tissue Paper

Copic Marker: Y28

HERE Is Another Card. I Made This For My Brother.

I used my Cricut to cut out the “branch” and created the Digital Stamp of Jeremiah 17. I also used my Cuttlebug to create the embossed background paper.

If you would like the Jeremiah 17:7 stamp, you can click HERE.

Also, be sure to head over to the rest of the Creative Cutter Room’s Design Team Blogs to check out their wonderful creations.

Melin You’re Here

Gaby

Jenny

Carri

Back to the Creative Cutter Room to enter the challenge! CCR 

NEXT:

I wanted to share a layout I made for the Quick Quotes Design Team Blog and for the craft –die cut challenge at PCW.

Here's a view of the entire layout.

Here is a close up of one of the ladybugs. There is black glitter in the black circles.

Here is a close up of the little ladybug on her mushrooms.

Here is a close up of the little ladybug dressed for spring.

Here is a close up of the little ladybug topper.

Here is a close up of the Spring letters. The little ladybugs are glittered.

Here is what I used to create this project

Quick Quotes Club Q May 2011 kit

Ladybug Cutting File Set from PCW

Bazzill Cardstock In The Following Colors

Cream

Hot Fudge

Passion

White

Tahiti Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Mocha Mama Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Maraschino Cherry Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Amaretto Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Green Tea Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Midnight Confessions Quick Quotes Chalk Ink

Diamond Black and Stardust Stickles

White Opal Liquid Pearls

Dry Decorator Chalks

Black Fine Tip Pen

White Signo Pen

Be sure to head over to the Quick Quotes Blog and check out what the other Design Team Members have created!

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Melin

CWC #32: Moments Layout

Good afternoon crafty friends!

It is another wonderful Wednesday…it is a new challenge day!  

Our challenge this week is….A COLOR CHALLENGE.

In honor of….National Gingersnap Day…Here are a couple of pictures 

with the color combinations we are using for inspiration!

Your Project Must have at least two of the following colors. You can have all of the colors or any combination you want, just at least two

Tangerine – Orange, Yellow, Cream - Vanilla, Ginger - Brown and Green

Kraft, White or Black as accents if necessary :-)

Here is what the Wonderful DT Came up with for you!

Here is a view of my layout.

Here is a close up of the Quick Quotes Vellum Quote…Moments that I used.

Here is a close up of the flowers. I used my Elegant Cakes Cartridge to create the flowers.

Here is the rest of the information on what I used.

Quick Quotes Amaretto Chalking Ink

Quick Quotes Mango Mai Tai Chalking Ink

Quick Quotes Vellum Quote

Bazzill Cardstock in White and Cornbread

DCWV: Lemon Flower Stack, Cotton Bloom Stack- 

This was the Lattice patterned paper and the glittered dotted paper used for the roses.

Basic Grey Patterned Background Paper

Elegant Cakes Cricut Cartridge

Miscellaneous Buttons

Please visit Jen’s Blog for more details on this adorable Autograph book.

Stacey used the Storybook, Accent Essentials and Home Décor Cartridges. 

Please visit Stacey’s Blog for more details.

Roberta used the Life’s A Beach and George & Basic Shapes Cartridges.

Please visit Roberta’s Blog for more details.

Now it’s your turn…Let’s see your wonderfully “Ginger snappish” creations!

Here are just a few of our guidelines for this challenge

Must have a die cut on the project…Must be a Cricut cut of some sort.

Must use at least two of the colors listed above.

Must be a new project for this challenge. Please no back dated posts.

Post must include a link back to this challenge :-)

Must HAVE FUN!!!!

Okay crafters…let’s see whatcha got!

Thank you so much for playing along with us!

Have a wonderfully crafty day!

The MyPaperCrafting.com Design Team!

PCW Memorial Day Uncle Dan

Happy Memorial Day Friends!

We hope you’re enjoying your time with family and friends while reflecting on the meaning of our holiday. I just wanted to share a little bit personally before I share the new  PCW Craft – Die Cut challenge.

Today is a day in which we take a moment and pause to reflect on those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for all the freedoms we enjoy.

I just want to take a moment to share with you about one such person.

His name was Daniel Michael Arizmendez.

He was my mother’s older brother.

He was a natural athlete and held a track record at the local high school for many years.

He was a Marine in the Vietnam WAR.

He served his country and ultimately laid his life down.Regardless of the politics behind the Vietnam War, He was my Uncle. He died when I was around 2.5 years old. I don’t remember him, but I have seen the pictures.

He never got to come home and live a life like you and me…

He never got married

He never had children

Instead, he came back to my family in a coffin. He paid the ultimate price so that you and I could continue to have the freedoms that we enjoy. I grew up with an ACUTE understanding of Patriotism, sacrifice and the love of our freedoms and country.

I also grew up with an ACUTE understanding of how God is in control of EVERYTHING and the closer we are to Him, the more He will reveal His awesome love, peace, hope and comfort in the midst of even the greatest of losses and trials.

Thank you Uncle Dan and the countless others who like him, were sent out, served and sacrificed. May we as citizens of this great nation bring honor to your sacrifice and honor to the most high God.

Thank you for letting me share just a small piece of me with you. Please take a moment to remember all those that you may or may not know that are worthy of a pause and a prayer of thanksgiving to the almighty for they have truly made a difference.

So now on to the new die-cut – craft challenge for the PCW team.

This week’s challenge theme is…MEMORIAL DAY!

So we want to see your Memorial Day projects! This is our Craft challenge which means you need to use a “Die Cut” in your challenge. Preferably from your Electronic Die Cutting Machine. Cricut is acceptable too!

So here is what the PCW Creative Designers Came Up With!

Creative Designer Gaby

Gaby used the BBQ Time Cutting File set from PCW for this super cute layout. 

For more details, please visit Gaby’s Blog.

Creative Designer Jani

Jani used the Boy Bear Blowing Bubbles from PCW for her cute card.

Please visit Jani’s Blog for more details.

Creative Designer Karla

Karla used the Baking Bear Digital Stamp to create this 

patriotically fun card! Please be sure to visit Karla’s Blog.

Creative Designer Maria Elena

Maria Elena used the Bear in Bikini Cutting File for this Spectacular project! 

Be sure to head over to Maria Elena’s Blog for complete details!

Creative Designer Mindy

Mindy used the BBQ Time Cutting file set to create this adorable layout.

Please visit Mindy’s Blog for more details.

Creative Designer Yolie

Yolie used the Kisses 2 U Bear and Star Paper Lace Cutting Files.

Be sure to head over to Yolie’s Blog  for more details.

Creative Designer Melin

Melin used the BBQ Time Cutting file set for this layout.

So now it’s your turn! Let’s see your Memorial Day projects

Here are the guidelines for this challenge:

* Your project must be a new project for this challenge. No back dated posts please.

* Your post must include a link back to this challenge.

* Your project needs to have a die cut on it. You can use any Electronic Cutter for this challenge including your Cricut. You can also use manual die cuts 

such as Sizzix, Quickutz, etc.

* You will have almost two weeks to complete your project and add it to the inlinkz link below.

Thank you so much for playing along with us! Don’t forget about our other challenges too!

Our Cricut Specific current challenge: HERE

Our Current Stamp challenge: HERE

Day #29- Every Day in May Blog-Aversary

Welcome to Day 29 of Cooking With Cricut's Every Day in May Blog-Aversary! 

Hi! . . .  This is Madison again from Funky Cards!  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.

My celebration card is a birthday card that I made for my friend Jorden.   

I designed this gate card using my Cricut Expression and Gypsy. 

I created the "Happy Birthday" sentiment paper using my computer and printer. 

I repeated the phrase "Happy Birthday" in different fonts on the entire page and then ran the sheet of paper through my printer on card stock.  I cut it to size and added it to the card.

Thanks for stopping by.  Be sure to come back by tomorrow to see what Stacey has cooked up for you!

~Madison