Cartridge Showcase: Paper Play

Thank you for joining us for another cartridge showcase! Today we have the amazingly talented Chef Jenny  here showcasing the Paper Play Cartridge!!

Hi Everybody! Today I'm excited to share my project for the Cooking With Cricut's Cartridge Showcase.  The cartridge showcase is when we feature a Cricut cartridge of our choice and projects we've made with that cartridge. We hope you'll be inspired to pull out your cartridges and find new ways to use them!  For today's showcase, I chose the Paper Play cartridge.  This is geared towards the little ones, but still a very fun cartridge to play with!  For my first project I made one of the bookmarks (there are 2) on this cart:

*I used some Peachy Keen Stamps, embossing powder, and Copic markers to embellish this cut.

*Here is how the bookmark looks opened up.

The next project I have to share is a little home decor project.  These cute little monsters are very easy to put together, and super fun to embellish!

*These would be so fun for a cute, friendly Halloween decoration.  Or use some birthday themed patterned paper, and give your "little monster" a MONSTER of birthday decoration!

*I even made a couple of them with my kids!

The last project I created is the fun cootie catcher game on this cart.  Remember those?  I made one of these when I was in school, but definitely didn't use a Cricut to cut it, lol!  Here's how you put it together:

*First, cut out all the pieces.  The large square is the base cut with the fold marks on it.

*Even if you've never folded one of these before, these fold marks make it MUCH easier.  The folding directions are in the handbook.

*I would recommend using patterned paper, or a thinner piece of cardstock as a piece that is too thick would be harder to fold.

 

*Once you do all the folding, your piece should look like this. 

*Here is the game base once it's completely folded.

 

*After folding, you need to put the numbers on.

*Check the handbook to see where to adhere them.

*Then you attach the fun faces that come with this cut onto the outside diamond shapes.  Thse were fun and easy to put together!

I hope you have enjoyed today's showcase!  I also appreciated how they made a lot of the cuts with boy and girl options!   I am a huge fan of off-the-page projects, so this was the perfect cartridge.  TFL :O)

~Jenny (Crazy About Cricut)

If you think Chef Jenny did as awesome of a job as I do, then head over to her blog and leave her some love!

Be sure to come back tomorrow as Chef Madison announces the winners from our last challenge. 

Don't forget about our two current challenges: Our Die Cut and or Stamp Challenge and our Cricut Challenge! Just click the links at the top to join the fun!

Thank you for making us a part of your crafty time! We appreciate you all so much!

~Court and the rest of the CWC Design Team

CWC #98: Card Outreach

Happy Wednesday and welcome to challenge day at Cooking With Cricut!  This week our Design Team is creating cards for DT member Madison's "I Feel the Love" Project.  This month's recipient at IFTL is Olivia, a 9-year-old with a sparkling heart, in need of extra love and encouragement. Her mother, Erika, lost her battle with cancer in 2011. Facing this new reality has been extremely hard for Olivia. As valiantly as Erika fought cancer, Olivia fights to put an end to this terrible disease.   

Soon after her mother's passing, at only 8 years old, Olivia founded Kids Involved in Cancer Research (KICR) with a fierce drive to raise awareness and money for colon and lung cancer research. The 2nd annual KICR walkathon took place recently and what better way to show Olivia we support her than to send her a box full of love! Our happy cards will bring a smile to her beautiful face as she fights her own battle of dealing with the loss of her mom. It will mean so much to her to see that there are people thinking of her, who took the time to make a fun little card especially for her. Every card will be a blessing, engulfing her with healing love and light.

Don't forget . . . you can click on the Designer's name to check out details of their projects and leave them a comment.

Xochitl

Cricut cartridge used:  3 Birds on Parade

Jessica

Cricut cartridges used:  Rock Princess and Imagine Baby Boutique

Suzanne

Cricut cartridge used:  Sweet Treats

Charlotte

Cricut cartridges used:  Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art,

Storybook and Elegant Cakes

Hattie

Cricut cartridges used:  Once Upon A Princess and

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More

Melissa

Cricut cartridge used:  Straight From the Nest

Madison

Cricut cartridge used:  Kate's ABCs

Jen

Cricut cartridge used:  Hello Kitty Greetings

We would love it if you would join us in showering Olivia with fun cards of encouragement and love.  For more information about Madison's "I Feel the Love" Project and the address to send your card to, click HERE.  

Now it's your turn!  Link up your fun, encouraging card for a chance at being named this week's "Top Chef!"  Here are some 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!

Don’t forget to stop by tomorrow and see what Chef Jenny J. has cooked up using the Paper Play cartridge for our Thursday Showcase.  And as always, thanks so much for crafting with us!!

~ CWC Design Team

PCW Book–Writing Challenge A Couple Freebies

Good afternoon crafty friends,

Thank you for joining us for another Terrific Tuesday PCW Challenge. Today's challenge theme is brought to you by our lovely Lynden. She has challenged us to use a “book page or writing” along with the colors black, white and Peridot. You can use other colors, but try and use those three as main colors :)

The book or writing can be either a piece of paper, a page from an actual book or you can use a “stamp” or other medium to achieve the look of writing.  So here is what our wonderful designers came up with.

EVELYN

PCW File Used: Dress Form Cutting File

EVELYN

PCW File Used: Love Bandit Cutting File

MARJI

PCW File Used: Treasured Holiday Title Cutting File

JANET

PCW File Used: Oval Flourish Frame Cutting File

LYNDEN

PCW Files Used: Scalloped Circle Frames, Dress Form and Bracket

Now it’s your turn!

Here are the guidelines for our Die Cut and Or Stamp 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 any of the free files we offer your project. Or one you may already have from PaperCraftingWorld.com. This isn’t mandatory, but we'd 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 (like SVG, WPC, GSD type) using any type of electronic cutting machine (Pazzles, Cameo, Silhouette, E-Craft, etc.) 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!

* OUR CHALLENGES ARE NOW WEEKLY! More challenges, more fun!

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

* HAVE FUN!!!!

PLUS, Here's A Great Summer Offer To Get Your Craftiness Going! PCW is offering a 40% off sale!

Okay to really help you join the fun, you can head over to PCW and grab a couple of FREE digital printables I created. They will be available for the next couple of days only, so grab them while you can.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for our new Cricut Challenge and more!

Melin and the PCW Designers

Cartridge Showcase: Artiste Bundle

Good morning crafty friends,

Today my showcase is on the new Cricut Artiste Bundle from Close To My Heart. I have recently become a Close To My Heart Consultant and got my hands on this new bundle. It is a terrific value for what you get. I know most of us are used to paying around 30 to 35 for a new cartridge, so the $99 price tag seems a bit steep.  But it really isn’t when you consider what you get. You get the following:

* Cricut Cartridge: The cartridge is jammed packed with a great variety of cuts including some fantastic 3-D cuts too!

* 3 D-Size Stamp Sets which correspond with several of the cuts on the cart

* 3 Sheets of Chipboard Elements that Correspond with Each Stamp Set!!!!

* Plus!!!! The Cartridge comes with 2 books, one with assembly instructions for the 3-D projects!!!

Okay, now on to my projects!

CANDY CANE BAG

I recently created this bag for a Christmas in July post. Direct Direct Post Link

BIRTHDAY BEAR CARD

Here is a card I made using cuts from the Artiste Cartridge to “Paper Piece” this cute bear. 
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BRAVO GRADUATION CARD

A graduation card I made for my newest sister in law who earned her Master’s Degree. I created this card using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge, and the Rosette Cut on pg. 50 at 1.5”. For complete details on this project, 
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VINTAGE HANGING BOX

I created this pretty hanging box using the cut on page 61 For Direct Link Post

If you like these projects, then please consider purchasing your Artiste Bundle through my link. SHOP NOW

Thank you so much for taking a moment of your crafty time to stop by. Be sure to come back tomorrow for our new Die Cut and or Stamp Challenge with the PCW Designers!
Have a wonderfully crafty day!
-Melin

Birthday Card From Artiste

Good afternoon crafty friends,

I just wanted to share a card I made for my niece. She is a truly sweet girl. I wish I was closer to her. She lives in Michigan and I live in Florida. But by the grace of God, the Lord created an irrevocable bond and I stand on the promise that she will know how much “this side of the family” loves her.

I created this card using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge Bundle. The only thing that didn’t come from the Artiste Cartridge was the Scalloped Frame. I could have easily picked one of the MANY pretty frames they have on the cartridge, but it just so happened that I had this one already cut from my Pazzles inspiration....SOOOO, waste not, want not. I decided to use it. Here’s my recipe:

CTMH Supplies

Bear: Cricut Artiste Cuts

Cupcake: Cricut Artiste Cuts and coordinating Stamp Set

Birthday Sentiment: Cricut Artiste Coordinating Stamp Set

Crown: Cricut Artiste Cut

Designer Paper: Dotty For You Pack

Inks: Brown Bag, Pear, Gypsy and Blush

Other Supplies:

White Cardstock
for the base of the card and the scalloped frame

Dew Drops: Island Breeze

I also used the following Copics to “Color” the cupcake

Y11, Y13, Y15

V20, V25, R32

Stickles: Star Dust

Dry Decorator Chalks, Fine Tip Black Pen and White Signo Pen for Bear’s Facial Features.

Here’s a closer shot of the bear and cupcake.

Be sure to come back on Monday as I will be doing a cartridge showcase on the new Artiste Cartridge and show you some more cute things!!!!

Winners Announced

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winners of Challenge #96- Christmas in July. The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Brianna  Happy Scrapper

Congratulations Brianna:)

Brianna created this adorable Christmas card using the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Brianna will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Brianna, 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. 

Diana- DL.Art

Scrappy Happy Mommy

Maida- Loving Scrapper 101

BFF Bingo. Come play along this week as we celebrate our BFFs.  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