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CWC #129: Card Outreach


It's another wonderful Wednesday here at MyPaperCrafting.com!  This week's "Crafts With Cutters" Challenge is Card Outreach for the "I Feel the Love" Project started by our very own Design Team member Madison.  This month's recipient is someone that is near and dear to this team . . . our former teammate, Debbie Butcher, and her family.  

This is their story:    In May of 2012, the Butcher family received the news that no family wants to hear.  Ed, husband and father to four young children had cancer.  He was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer and lost his hard-fought battle on February 24, 2013.  Some of you may know Debbie as she is a member of our crafting community.  Debbie is a former member of the Cooking with Cricut Design Team where she shared her talents during the Fall term of 2010.  You can find her work on her blog at Workin' Scrappin' Mom of 4.





Ed left behind four beautiful children -- sons, Ryan (11) and Kyle (9) and daughters, Ally (5) and Mady (3). It is our goal this month to bring a little sunshine into their lives and let them all know that we are thinking of them and keeping them close in our prayers.  Here is what the Designers created for Debbie and her children:


Cricut cartridges used:  Kate's ABCs, Home Decor & More
and Create-A-Critter

This super sweet card was created by Madison's Mom, Cindy!


Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter


Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter


Cricut cartridges used:  Art Nouveau and Beyond Birthdays


Cricut cartridge used:  Creative Cards

Now it's your turn!  Link up your sympathy card for a chance at being this week's "Top Crafty Cutter."  Here are some guidelines:

  --> Must follow the challenge topic.

  --> Must be a NEW project for this challenge; no backdated posts, please.
  --> 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!
  --> And remember, you now have until the end of the month to link up your project.

We'd love it if you would join us in showering the Butcher Family with love and handcrafted cards. To find out how you can contribute, please visit the "I Feel the Love" Project. Thanks so much for joining us for our weekly challenge.  Don't forget to click on the Designer's name to travel to their blog for more details on their fantastic projects and to leave an encouraging word or two.  And don't forget . . . 

We have changed our Prize Offerings for all of our challenges.
Join this and any of our other link-ups and/or 
challenges during the month of April,
and you could win ONE of TWO prize packs!  For Details: CLICK HERE

We hope you'll join us tomorrow for Totally Tags 'n ATCs Thursdaze and Friday for Digi Desserts Fridaze

Jen & the CWC Designers


Terrific Tuesday SVG Link Up

Good morning crafty friends,
Welcome to another Terrific Tuesday SVG-Cut File Showcase and link up. Thank you so much for making us a part of your crafty time!  Before I show you what our talented team designed, I wanted to share with you that today is a special day for me.


Today is my 25th wedding anniversary….WHOO HOO!!!! Can’t believe daddy and I made it! How gracious the Lord has been to us! As with any marriage, we have had our share of ups and downs but I can truly say, that I love my beloved and he loves me….for better, for worse, for richer and for poorer….and in our case….shorter and fatter….rofl!!!!  I love you daddy!   May the Lord bless you and I with at least 25 more. 


Okay so now on to the delicious inspiration from the team!

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PCW File Used: Bear Under Umbrella
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xochitl
PCW File Used: Blue Birdies CF
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larelyn
PCW File Used: Spring Brown Bunnies CF
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lynden
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Now for this week’s Free SVG-Cut File
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To Download: CLICK HERE
Please note: The price will reflect $1.00, but when added to shopping cart, it will be free during this week only.

I wanted to also share a video that really speaks to my heart. This song was my wedding song. I love how the person who made it, did so with a mind towards God and His love towards us. Truly perfect! My marriage has made it this far only because of the power of God's Love, forgiveness and ability to be a covenant keeping God! I hope you will take a moment to watch it.



Now to link up!
April Prizes

All Link Ups and challenges are now MONTHLY! 
So you have all month to join us and add your SVG creation. 
For details on this month’s prize….CLICK HERE


Here are the guidelines for our SVG-Cut File Die Cut Link Up.
* Project must be new and for this challenge. Please no back dated posts.
* Project must use any cutting file from PaperCraftingWorld.com. You are welcome to use the free weekly files we offer too!

Your project must include digital craft cutting file (like SVG, WPC, GSD type) using any type of electronic cutting machine (Pazzles, Cameo, Silhouette, E-Craft, etc.)
Add the link to your project post below. Please link your direct post and not just your blog. You post must also include a link back to our link up here, which is always appreciated.
HAVE FUN!!!!
Thank you for stopping by! 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for our Wonderful Wednesday Craft With Cutters Challenge
-Melin and the PCW Designers


Cartridge Showcase: Serenade

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Good morning crafty friends,
I wanted to share a couple of layouts I created for a Cartridge Showcase that I wasn't able to get done in time last week. Had a pesky little thing like TAXES to take care of lol!
The Cartridge is the Serenade Lite Cartridge.



Natural Beauty
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View of the entire layout. I created the cute little bears from cuts on the Serenade cartridge. 
The flowers and stems were also from the Serenade Cartridge. The Natural Beauty was from 
the Give A Hoot Cartridge as the Serenade cartridge doesn’t have any titles or fonts.

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Close up view of the little bear topper.

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close up of the cute little flowers with their dew drop gem centers.

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Close up of the cute little bear sitting down and holding his vase of flowers.

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Closer look at the flowers and foliage. I layered the flowers and used a pop dot so that 
the photos will slide under any overhang easily.

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Close up of the natural beauty title. This title came from the Give A Hoot cartridge. 
Unfortunately the Serenade cartridge doesn’t have any titles or font on it.
Products Used
DCWV: Fresh Floral Stack for Patterned Paper
Bazzill: Lavender, Purple, White and Green Cardstock
Cricut Serenade and Give A Hoot Cartridge
Stickles, Dew Drops
Various Chalks, Inks and Pens



Sweet Spring
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View of the entire layout. Again all the die cuts are from the Serenade cartridge 
with the exception of the title. That came from the Hello Kitty Font cartridge.

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Here is a closer look at the cute little bear sitting and holding her flower.

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Here is a closer look at the little bear standing up and holding her flower pot with flowers.

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I always like to wrap one of the larger photo mats with a ribbon or extra embellishment. 
I think it adds a nice touch and makes one of the pictures a focal picture Smile

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Here is a closer look at some of the butterflies. I cut the base layer in plain white cardstock 
and then again in patterned paper. I glued the patterned paper to the base to give it more strength. 
Then I cut the corresponding decorative top piece in white and stickled that.

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Here is a closer look at some of the pretty Prima flowers I added. 
I used an EK Punch for the little decorative flourishes.

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Finally, a closer view of the little butterflies and the the lettering for the word “sweet” on the title.


Products Used For This Layout
Bazzill: Purple, Teal, Hot Pink and White Cardstock
KI Memories: KI Fancy Free Paper Pad Papers
Cartridges: Serenade and Hello Kitty Font(Title only)
Prima Flowers
Misc. Ribbon, Stardust and Yellow Stickles
Various Chalks, Inks and Pens

 Both of these are going to be for sale as either a
“Buy It Now” on Page-Kits.com or for

In true “Melin” fashion, I continue on my quest to “find” a cute little 
“Cartridge Critter” in each cartridge I work with.  


Now for some past design inspiration found here.
This is a layout I created a couple of years ago using this cartridge 
for the lovely birds and birdcages.


Beautiful card by Designer Charlotte
The Bird and Bird Cage and Branches are from the Serenade Cartridge.


Pretty Card by Past Designer Natt
The Butterfly and the flower are from the Serenade Cartridge.
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Scrapbook Page by Past Designer: Heather
The Clouds are from the Serenade Cartridge.
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And lastly a card I created. The sweet branch is from the Serenade cartridge.



Thank you once again for stopping by and making MyPaperCrafting.com a part of your crafty time. I sincerely appreciate it.

Be sure to come back by tomorrow for more projects and design team inspiration!
Happy Crafting,
-Melin

Layouts On EBAY

Happy Sunday morning crafty friends,
I wanted to share the different layouts I currently have for sale on EBay. While I love making fun, cute and whimsical layouts, I don’t personally have a need for some of them in my own albums at the moment. So as I begin to do some spring cleaning and organizing, etc. I thought I would offer them to someone who could use them.

I used to sell on EBay a few years back. But, I got so busy teaching classes and making kits, that I really moved away from there. I have several layouts that were once kit samples that I will be placing on there as well. So be sure to add me to your favorites seller and buy, buy, buy.

With Easter Sunday recently passed, it’s time to get your wonderful memories printed up and on to some extra special layouts! Perfect choices for those who want to showcase your precious memories, but don’t quite have the time to create a special layout.


My Sweet Little Chicks PREMADE Scrapbook Layout
More Photos On My EBAY Listing
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Easter Day Fun PREMADE Scrapbook Layout
More Photos On My EBAY Listing
Bid on EBay or Buy Today at Page-Kits.com
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Easter Blessings PREMADE Scrapbook Layout
More Photos On My EBAY Listing
 Bid on EBay or Buy Today at Page-Kits.com
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Bunny Express PREMADE Scrapbook Layout 
More Photos On My EBAY Listing
Bid on EBay or Buy Today at Page-Kits.com


Please note: All layouts will be available on both EBay and Page-Kits.com initially. Once a bid is placed on EBay, the layout will no longer be available on a "purchase now" basis through
Page-Kits.com. However, it will be available through the end of the auction on EBay.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for our Market Fresh Mondaze Cartridge Showcase!
Happy Crafting!
-Melin