#78 Spring Song Inspired Challenge

Good morning crafty friends,

Welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday Cooking With Cricut Challenge. To celebrate the beginning of spring the Design Team came up with a great challenge. This week it’s all about those “Spring Themed” Songs. Your challenge is to create a project based on a song that mentions spring or one that reminds you of spring in some way.
Here is what our amazing Design Team Chefs came up with!

Designer Natt was inspired by the song "Sunday Morning” by Maroon5"She used her April Showers, Cindy Loo and Elegant Edges Cartridges. Be sure to visit Natt for all her yummy details! Natt’s Blog

Designer Nita created this gorgeous and clean card using her Create A Critter Cartridge. She was inspired by the tune, “Blue Skies”. Be sure to visit Nita for all the sweet details on this fabby card! Nita’s Blog

Designer Olivia was inspired by the song “Spring Rain” from the Go-Betweeners from the verse 'Spring Rain falling like love from the sky". Olivia used her Celebrate with Flourish and Accents Essentials Cartridges. Be sure to visit Olivia for all the details! Olivia’s Blog

Linsey created this gorgeous banner using her Storybook Cartridge and some pretty Prima Flowers. Be sure to visit Linsey for all the details! Linsey’s Blog

Designer Charlotte created this gorgeous card using her 50 States, Ashlyn’s Alphabet, Give A Hoot and George and Basic Shapes Cartridges. She was inspired by the song, “ BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP' by the Foundations. Be sure to visit Charlotte for all the sweet details! Charlotte’s Blog

Designer Jamie A Based this pretty layout on the song “Singing In the Rain” She used her 3 Birds on Parade, Nate's ABC's, Once Upon a Princess, and Storybook Cartridges. Be sure to head over to Jamie’s for all the details! Jamie A’s Blog

Designer Xochitl created this adorable card using her Create A Critter Cartridge. Be sure to visit her for all the sweet details! Xochitl’s Blog

Jamie L. used the Country Carnival Imagine Art Cartridge. Here song inspiration was "She's My Kind of Rain - Tim McGraw" Here darling daughter's middle name is Rain. Be sure to visit Jamie L. for all the wonderful details! Jamie L’s Blog

Designer Janet created this beautiful card using her Bloom Cartridge. She was inspired by the classic tune....”Tip Toe Through The Tulips” by Tiny Tim. Be sure to visit Janet for all the marvelous details! Janet’s Blog

Designer Jill was inspired by the classic tune....”You Are My Sunshine”. Jill created this card using her Plantin School Book Cartridge. Be sure to go visit Jill for the details on this CLEARLY perfect card! Jill’s Blog

Designer Kimmi was inspired to create this super fun wall hanging by  the song "Daydream" by Lovin' Spoonful from 1966. Kimmi used her Create-A-Critter cartridge. Visit Kimmi for all the super details! Kimmi’s Blog

Designer Larelyn created this GROOVY-LICIOUS card using her Groovy Times, Groovy Times Phrases and Elegant Edges Cartridges. She was inspired by the song "The 59th Street Bridge Song" also known as "Feelin’ Groovy". Be sure to head over to Larelyn’s blog for the fantastically groovy details! Larelyn’s Blog

Designer Madison created this wonderfully sweet canvas project using her Floral Embellishments, Designer's Calendar, and Create a Critter Cartridges. Her inspiration is actually a  smash up of two songs: “Let it Rain” and “Rain is a Good Thing” Be sure to visit Madison for all the super interesting details! Madison’s Blog

Designer Michelle used her Simply Charmed and Create A Critter cartridges for this sunny shiny n’ happy card. Her song inspiration was Here comes the son by James Taylor and Yoyoma. Visit Michelle for complete details! Michelle’s Blog

Designer Suzanne created this adorable layout using her Indie Art and Printing Press Cartridges. She also used a couple of files for her adorable bears from PCW. Be sure to head over and check out all of Suzanne’s details. Suzanne’s Blog

Designer Melissa was inspired by the song “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head”. Melissa created this beauty using her Wild Cards and Kate’s ABC Cartridges. Head over to Melissa’s for all the details! Melissa’s Blog

Now it's your turn!  Link up your favorite Spring Song Inspired project -- you could be our next Top Chef! Here are the guidelines . . .

Must follow the challenge topic.
Must be a NEW project for this challenge, please no back dated posts.
Must have a link back to this post on your blog.
Must link your project 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!

Thank you once again for stopping by and making us a part of your crafty time! We appreciate each of you so much!

Now be sure to come back tomorrow for another superb Cartridge showcase by designer Jenny J!

PCW Spring Song Challenge

Good morning crafty friends!

Welcome to another Terrific Tuesday Paper Crafting World challenge. We are super excited to bring you today’s challenge!

This week our designer’s were tasked with the challenge of creating a project inspired by a Spring Themed SONG.  Thinking of lyrics in a song that include the theme of spring, new beginnings, or the elements that make you think of spring....Spring Flowers...Rain, sun, etc.

So here is what our lovely PCW Designers came up with!

Designer Evelyn was inspired by the song: Grazin’ in the Grass by Friends of Distinction. Evelyn used the Kelly and Keegan; Daisies Flower Set; Baby Bear on Moon; Bear n Cupcake; the QT Patootie in Paris bench; Apple Tree, Clouds, Sun, Grass; and birds from two upcoming sets. Be sure to visit Evelyn for all the superb details! DIRECT LINK

Designer Candice was inspired by singer Teena Marie's "Rose By Any Other Name" song. Candice created this sweet card using the Christel Bear Holding Flowers Digital Stamp. Be sure to visit Candice for all the sweet details. DIRECT LINK

Designer Christel was inspired by the song Grazin' in the Brass by Boney James & Rick Braun. Christel used the Birdcage, Flowers, Swirls N’ Frame cutting file set and some flowers from the Stinkin’ Cute Skunk N’ Flowers cutting file.  Be sure to visit Christel for all the beautiful details: DIRECT LINK

Designer Sharon was inspired by the song: The Rose by Bette Midler. Sharon created this gorgeous easel card using the BG Rose Cutting file. Just look at the fabulous embossing she did! Be sure to head over to Sharon’s blog for all the beautiful details. DIRECT LINK

 

Designer Mindy created this ADORABLE spring themed card using the Bird n’ Birdhouse Digital Stamp from PCW. Be sure to head over to Mindy’s blog for all the sunshiny details! DIRECT LINK

Designer Janet was inspired by the song, “I'll give you a Daisy a Day”. Janet created this beautifully clean card using the Daisies Cutting File from PCW. Be sure to visit Janet for all the sweet details on her lovely design! DIRECT LINK

Designer Gail created this precious layout inspired by the classic song...”You Are My Sunshine” Gail used the Basket with Flowers cutting file from PCW to create this simply sweet layout. Please head over to Gail's blog for all the “How to’s” on this great layout! DIRECT LINK

Designer Letillia created this super cute card using the Bear with Picnic Basket Digital Stamp. Please head over to Letillia's blog for all the beautiful details. DIRECT LINK

Now it’s your turn! 

Here are the guidelines for this challenge: 

* Project must be new and for this challenge. Please no back dated posts. 

* Project must follow the theme – challenge as described above. 

* You may use one of the free files in your project. Or one you may already have from PaperCraftingWorld.com. This isn’t mandatory, but we would love to see what you do with them! 

* Your project must include either a stamp rubber, clear OR digital and OR a digital craft cutting file or a die cut from a hand machine die cutter (Spellbinders, Big Shot, Sizzix, Lifestyle Crafts, etc.) Pretty much anything besides a Cricut. Punches would be fine too! 

* You will have almost two weeks as this is a bi-weekly challenge. 

* Add the link to your project post below. Please link your direct post and not just your blog.        

* HAVE FUN!!!! 

Be sure to come back by tomorrow when we announce our new Wonderful Wednesday Cricut Challenge.... Plus our FREE digital stamp and cutting file will be available tomorrow as well! 

Have a wonderfully crafty day! 

The PCW Design Team!

Cartridge Showcase: HELLO KITTY

Good morning Crafty Friends! Welcome to another wonderful Cartridge Showcase. Today's showcase is from the super talented Xochitl. She has some wonderful treats in store, so here she is to take it away....

Hello Bloggy Friends!!!  Today is my turn to showcase a cartridge for Cooking with Cricut and what did I choose? 

***  Hello Kitty Greetings ***

Can we say cuteness overload. This cartridge is obviously full of the lovable Sanrio Kitty but it also has the cutest little accents and an outline feature is perfect for decor making. For my first project I used this feature to make a cute little onsie:

It cuts so nicely and pure simple cuteness!! I normally like to "color" the image with shirt paint, but in this case I wanted to keep it simple. Instead I just added some bling with my I-rock and voila from simple white to fabulous Kitty. I made a pair of these as part of a gift for my little niece. I did not used the HK cartridge for the second one but wanted to show you the pair of them so you can see how easy and fast is to create a personalized gift that new mommies just LOVE.

For my second project I used the card feature, I didn't even realize it was there until I started doing this project!! The card feature cuts some awesome shape cards, it takes card making to such a basic level that is great for kids projects, and you know how much girls love Hello Kitty. For my card I did the basic face card. The trick to the cards is to make sure to cut the card base, but also cut the shadow portion so that you don't end up with a part of the face cut off. 

For my next project I made a cute little gift purse, perfect for a little gift for that special HK lover. The purse is made using TBBM but he accents including the little flowers were made using HKG. You can make the flower look 3D by cutting multiple flowers and layering, it looks really neat.

For my last project I made a layout using 2 of the kitty cuts along with a title cut. 

Thank you for stopping by I hope I have inspired you to dust off the HK cartridge and start filling your craft room with kitty cuteness from this cartridge. Hugs, Xochitl.

What adorable projects you've inspired us with Xochitl. Thank you for the Kitty-licious inspiration! Please be sure to head over to her blog: HERE and see what other wonderful craftiness she is up to and give her some bloggy love!

Thank you so much for stopping by and making us a part of your crafty time!

CWC-PCW Designers.

A Few Designer Projects

Good morning crafty friends.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hope you have a wonderfully crafty day filled with lots of fun!

Today’s post is just a couple of projects to wet your creative whistle. 

First up, Designer Evelyn created this SUPERB Bulletin Board.

Evelyn used the free I (heart) Reading file and Cat With Hat Sitting Reading files from Paper Crafting World that she made them BIG!!  The I (heart) Reading cut is 17 inches wide, and I made the cat/fish/trees at 18.5 inches wide.  The book border below is also from the Cat in The Hat Cutting File Set. Head over to Evelyn’s for more creative inspiration and check out her Hello Kitty Bulletin board too! DIRECT LINK

Next up, Designer Melin created this Shamrock Flourished card using the file Shamrock Card File from PCW. She added a couple of Prima flowers from her stash to the center.

Designer Marji created this adorable St. Patrick’s Day card using the super cute Lucky Bear in Circle Digital Stamp from PCW. Visit Marji for all the super cute details. DIRECT LINK

SNEAK Peek!

From Melin’s Drawing Board...a new Cutting File and Digital Stamp set  coming to PCW very soon!

Bear Boy With Froggy Friends Cutting File Set.

REMINDER: The Reading challenge is still going on at Paper Crafting World. Besides the free I Heart Reading cut file, you can snag this cute “Oh, the places you’ll go” digital stamp for free! Here is the reminder post link.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderfully crafty day!

Winners Announced

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge

#76- Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss. The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is...Sheena- Dew Drops and Glue Dots

Congratulations Sheena:)

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

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

The Top Four 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. 

Rae Ann- Joy in Art

Kimberly- Paper Munch

Julie- ScrapHappy Crafter

Lisa- A Mermaid's Crafts

St. Patrick's Day:  Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us by creating either a St. Patrick's theme project or a rainbow.  Be sure to include a Cricut cut on your project.  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

Cartridge Showcase; Paper Doll Dress Up

Hey Everyone,

Today Nita is taking over the blog with lots of projects all created with the Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge! So with out further a do here is Nita:

Hi all! It’s Nita here from Nita Notes, and today I’m going to share some projects I’ve made with Paper Doll Dress-Up. This was one of the very first cartridges I purchased, and it’s still a favorite.

One of the things I love about this cartridge is, of course, the paper dolls! J I’ve made very good use of the various characters you can create. One of my first projects was making banners for my children’s rooms:

And soon after I altered a notebook and created this Super Spy journal for my son (he writes down all his spy stuff in it. Hee hee! He’s so cute.). It’s actually the Prom Boy outfit; I just added some sunglasses:

I actually find I make a LOT of use of the Creative Feature keys included on this cartridge as well. There are just so many extras, from palm trees to sea shells to skeletons to canoes – you can pretty much find whatever you might need for any occasion. On this super hero card I made for my nephew, I used the Superboy Paper Doll, the cityscape backdrop found in his Accessories, AND the creepy tree from Frankenstein’s Accessories.

On this Hawaiian thank-you card I used the Island Girl Accessories and outfitted my CAC bear with the hula skirt, lei, and pineapple drink.

Fun, right? This cartridge is just so versatile – you can mix and match outfits, and with countless items in the Creative Feature keys, the creative possibilities are endless!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my brief showcase of Paper Doll Dress-Up today. Perhaps I’ve inspired you to pull it out and get creating! J

~Nita

Didn’t she do a fantastic job? I sure think so! If you do too, then you should go to her blog and leave her some love!