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25 Days of Crafting Kick Off!

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Good morning crafty friends,
Welcome to the First day of our

2nd Annual 25 Days of Christmas & Crafting Fun Showcase.


We are SO SUPER EXCITED to bring you this wonderful event! The designers have been hard at work coming up with some deliciously creative ideas to share with you! This is HOW the event will work!
EACH DAY:
* Different Designers will be showcasing their projects for your creative inspiration.
* Will have a different theme and the themes will not ALL be Christmas or Holiday related. So be sure to visit everyday for creative inspiration you can use through out the whole year!
* We will be giving away FREE Digital Stamps, FREE Electronic Die Cutting Files and Other Printable graphics. There will be something for everyone. Please note: The freebies will expire at the end of their 24 hours and new ones will be available. You won’t want to miss them!
* We will showcase projects using your Cricut and Cricut tools.
* We will showcase projects using your OTHER electronic cutters too! Tools such as our Pazzles, Silhouettes, Gazelles and other electronic cutters. Along with all types of crafting tools and essentials.
* You will want to leave a comment for your chance to win one of our weekly prizes as well as one of our GRAND PRIZES!!!
* You HAVE to be a follower of this blog in order to win a prize, sorry no exceptions.
So Without Further Adieu...Here are the projects for DAY 1!
It only seemed fitting that Day 1’s theme be what else....ON the First Day of Christmas my true love (CRAFTING with the girls of PCW and CWC) gave to me......A Partridge...

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That’s RIGHT.....PEARS!
Here is what the designers for day 1 came up with!
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Designer Evelyn used the FREE Pear Flourished cutting file with her Cricut to create this adorable Tic Tac Toe game set! How clever! Please visit Evelyn’s blog  and get the details on her cute creation. DIRECT POST LINK HERE
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Designer Jen H. created this gorgeous Iris folded card! What a gorgeous work of h(art)! Jen created this card and the pear ornaments below using her Cricut and her JOYS of THE SEASON Cartridge.
Be sure to click on the pictures to see the larger version to capture all the details on these lovelies! Also, be sure to head over to Jen’s Blog for details on HOW she made this beauties and that terrific card too! DIRECT POST LINK HERE
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Melin used the FREE Pear Flourished cutting file with her Pazzles Inspiration to create this card. DIRECT POST LINK HERE
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Melin created this layout using her Pazzles Inspiration and the Partridge N’ Pear Tree Cutting File from PaperCraftingWorld.com. For complete details: DIRECT POST LINK HERE
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Close up of the Partridges from PCW.
The little girl Partridge has a little bow of Honeydew Twine from the Twinery
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Close up of the Pear Tree Cutting file.
Melin used the wonderful Maraschino Twine from the Twinery to add the delicate bows!

Here is a Christmas Card using the FREE Vintage Stocking Graphic available today.
You can get additional details on this card on Melin’s blog
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Here is close up of the Twine bow using Twine from one of our sponsors!
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Elizabeth created these super cute gift tag and tree ornament projects using the FREE Pear Flourished Digital Stamp. Elizabeth is one of our Sponsors for this event and is a Close To My Heart Consultant. Be sure to check out her blog for all the details on how to win a great prize and HOW she did these cuties! DIRECT POST LINK HERE
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This Week (Dec. 1st through December 8th) enter for a chance to win the following:
Spring Holiday Cards Cricut Cartridge
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$15 Gift Certificate to Quick Quotes
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Quickutz Embossing Folder & Dies
Snowflake Embossing Folder, Snowflake Die and Candy Cane Die
These will work in “Other” machines too :)
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$20 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
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* Pazzles Craft Room 1 Year Subscription
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* The Twinery Ultimate Sampler Pack
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* Cutter’s Creek $25 Gift Certificate
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* Stamp, Stamp Pad & Block Set
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Simply enter by doing the following:
* Be a follower of this blog....sorry no exceptions
* Leave a comment on at least one post during December 1st through December 8th (For this week’s prizes). Winners will be randomly selected from comments, checked for blog following compliance and announced on Saturday December 10th.
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BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THEM! Check out the wonderful prizes AND extra discounts available exclusively through us during this event!
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*1 Year subscription to the Pazzles Craft Room!
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Weekly Goodies Giveaways PLUS
2 $15 Dollar Gift Certificates AND
**25% off Your Purchase of $25 or more!
USE Coupon CODE: QQ25DAYS
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Ultimate Sampler Pack Giveaway PLUS
**10% off your purchase
USE Coupon CODE: CRICUT10
Dec.1 – 15th
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*$25 Gift Certificate PLUS
$10 off your purchases of $75 or more.
This includes a GREAT SALE of 15-50% off Most of the store AND Free Shipping!
Use Coupon Code:HOLIDAY2011



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One Paper Stack Each Week!
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3 Cricut Cartridges (1 each week)
$20 Gift Voucher Download Each Week!
PLUS 30% off your download purchases
Use Coupon Code: 25days
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*Holiday Wishes Stamp Set, Ink Pad and 4x5 Block PLUS
All purchases through her link from now through December will be entered into a Random drawing for a scrap kit set valued at $29.95. All purchases must be through her direct link: HERE
REMEMBER to be eligible for any of these prizes, you MUST
- Be a follower of our blog (CWC) AND
- You need to leave at least one comment on at least one of the posts during the prize dates.
Please only one comment per day, per visitor. All prizes will be awarded through random selection and will need to be claimed according to sponsor specs. Sorry, prizes that need to be mailed are limited to participants within the United States. Prizes that are “Online or downloadable are good world-wide.” Please also see each sponsor’s site for additional international shipping details.
* Indicates a prize that will be awarded at the conclusion of the 25 days event.
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DAY 1 Freebies

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Pear Flourished Electronic Cutting File
Formatted In:  AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SCUT2, SCAL 2.0 and WPC. Free until December 2nd, 2011 at 9am, USA eastern time.


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Pear Flourished Digital Stamp
Formatted in: Jpg. Pre-Colored and B&W line art.
Free until December 2nd, 2011 at 9am, USA eastern time.


Vintage Stocking Graphics
These are the low res versions. Click Add to Cart button below to download folder containing the printable quality versions.
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Formatted in: Jpg. Pre-Colored and B&W line art.
Free until December 2nd, 2011 at 9am, USA eastern time.
Update: Freebie no longer available.

Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by and sharing your crafting time with us. Be sure to come back tomorrow for another round of great projects and freebies!
The 25 Days Of Christmas Crafting Designers!!!

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Winners Announced:)


Welcome to Cooking with Cricut
Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge #61- National Bible Week!  The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is...Diana- DL.ART
Congratulations Diana:)

Diana designed and created this adorable card using the Joy of the Season Cricut cartridge.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Diana will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com

Diana, 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. 


In  honor of the First Sunday in Advent (November 27), Melin challenged the Design Team to use candles, wreaths and/or pine cones in our projects this week.  All three of these things are found in an Advent Wreath!   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

Challenge #62: Candles, Wreaths, Pine Cones



Happy Wednesday and welcome to challenge day at Cooking With Cricut.  In  honor of the First Sunday in Advent (November 27), Melin challenged the Design Team to use candles, wreaths and/or pine cones in our projects this week.  All three of these things are found in an Advent Wreath! 

The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five candles are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world.  On Christmas Eve the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the "Christ Candle" and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world.

Celebrating with an Advent wreath during the weeks prior to Christmas is a great way for Christian families to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and for parents to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas.




Elizabeth used the Art Philosophy cartridge to create this gorgeous wreath.
Please check out her blog for all the details!





Kemma used the Imagine Snow Angel and Ancestry; Doodlecharms and
Art Philosophy cartridges and the Cricut Craft Room Basics to create her cute
Christmas tree wreath.  Make sure you check out her blog for the specifics.





Jenny used the Christmas Solutions cartridge for this joyful card.
Make sure you head over to her blog and leave her a comment!





Larelyn used the Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art cartridge for
her lovely card.  Check out her blog for all the details!







Linda used the Potpourri Basket cartridge for the pine cones on her
cute tea light package.  Make sure you head over to her blog for all the specifics.




Debbie used the Jolly Holidays cartridge to create this super cute tag!
Make sure you visit her blog for all the details.




  

  Charlotte used the Christmas Cheer cartridge for this elegant Christmas card.
Check out her blog for all the little details!
  




Court used the Joys of the Season cartridge for her
clean and simple card.  Check out her blog for the specifics.



Mindy used the Imagine Santa's Village cartridge for her cheerful wreath!
Check out all the details at her blog!





Michelle used the Christmas Solutions cartridge for this warm wishes card.
Make sure you head over to her blog and show her some "love!"





Jen used the Joys of the Season, Animal Kingdom and Cake Basics
cartridges for her double scrapbook layout.  Check out her blog for all the details!



Now it's your turn! Show us your project with a candle, wreath or pine cone -- link it up and you might just be our next Top Chef!   Here are a few guidelines:
  • Must follow the challenge topic.
  • Must be a NEW project for this challenge.
  • No back dated posts please.
  • Must have a link back to this post on your blog.
  • Must link your project post through Inlinkz and not just your blog.
  • Must use your Cricut in some capacity.
  • Must HAVE FUN!
  • You may gladly combine challenges . . . we love to pile it on TOO!
Make sure you join us TOMORROW, December 1st for the kick-off of our 2nd Annual 25 Days of Christmas Crafting Showcase!  Each day will feature several new projects and a free cutting file and/or digi stamp file!!  You won't want to miss it!

~ The CWC Design Team