Cri-Kits Free Files

Hello everyone!
Hope you're getting ready for a fun weekend of crafting! I just wanted to do this real quick post and show you the 5 FREE draw n' cut files I designed for last week's Cri-Kits.com promotion.

THE GREAT NEWS IS: There's still time to take advantage of their special offer! You can still save an additional 5% off any purchases you make at Cri-Kits.com with our special coupon. Just use: GETCOOKING in the coupon/voucher code area during check out and get your additional 5% off!

PLUS! If you do use the code, You will get these 5 FREE files from yours truly! I will begin sending these out next week to all those who did purchase from them using the code!

So here's a look at the files!

Here is a closeup of the blossoming tree file. The file is setup so the pens will "color in" the flowers, trunk, leaves and barrel.

Here is an 8x8 page. It is setup to do the stitching and outline of the roses. I then colored them in with my Copic Markers.

Here is a closeup of the rose flourish. I used their metallic pens.

Here is the tulip file. The tulips, leaves and stem are setup to be "colored in" by the pens.

Here is a closeup of the rose file. I drew the outline with the pens and then colored it in with my Copics. I love how you can use your Copics and the ink won't smear!

And last, but not least a very intricate border. The pens drew out all the minue details so effortlessly.

Well those are the 5 free files you can expect to receive when you make a purchase from Cri-Kits.com using the code: GETCOOKING! But you better hurry, time is running out and the offer is only good through tomorrow, 8-14-10!

REMINDER: Don't forget to become a follower of the blog and leave a comment on this and any other post from this week to enter our random drawing for a FREE file set or printable stamp set from the Cutting Cafe'! GET THE DETAILS HERE

I will be back later today with another post, so be sure to stop back by!

Cri-Kits.com Winner & Cutting Cafe' Giveaway

Hello everyone,

I apologize for the delay in posting the winner of the Cri-Kits.com pen set and pen holder. I had some "technical" difficulties. But before I announce that...Here is another giveaway for this week!

THE CUTTING CAFE' is sponsoring a GIVEaway!

The Design Team Members are each allowed to showcase a project and giveaway a set or two of files from the Cutting Cafe's amazing library of printable stamps and cutting files...WHOO HOO!

SO I get to giveaway TWO, ...that's RIGHT TWO (2)sets...So there will be 2 Lucky Winners Drawn This Week!

To enter for a chance to win here:

1. You must be a follower of my blog...and then like last time, just...
2. Leave a comment on any posts I make this week!

That's it! Super easy! EVERYONE can join in on the FUN! Giveaway entries will be good until Saturday at 5pm EST.

So Here is my first of a couple of projects this week using the Cutting Cafe's great files!

This is a view of the entire layout. I used their Tulip border and daisy border cutting files. I also used their "If Friends Were Flowers Sentiment" From their Beautiful Blooms Set.

Here is an angled view. I wanted to show that I raised the frame with double foam tape. This added extra dimension to the project. I also cut the tulip border in the same colored paper as the background. It is very subtle but in person it is so pretty. This technique is called "Faux Embossing".

I added this cute butterfly. It is the butterfly from the Indie Art Cricut Cartridge. I "drew" it with my Cri-Kits.com pens and then cut it with my Cricut. I wanted to show you that this can be done with your Cricut and cartridges as well. I did use the Gypsy to get my cut line very close to the draw line. I am attaching the Gypsy file below for those that have the Gypsy and the Indie Art Cartridge.

Please be sure to hop over to the Cutting Cafe' site and check out all the other participants and enter their giveaways too! How fun...Lot's of chances to win :-)

Okay speaking of winning....

Here is Random.org's winning pick from among the comments last week.

So the winner.....of her choice of pen set and pen holders is......

Rockin Robin Caldwell....She Said

"Waht a sweet little card!!! I sooo want these pens. The butterflies are so wonderful. I will have to try to figure out a "mod" in the meantime to use the mini markers that I have, with my current blade holder. Wish me luck!! Hugs, Rockin Robin C".

YEAH Robin! Just email me and I will give you information on how to claim your prize!!!!

OKAY ONE LAST TIDBIT.....

Along with the Giveaway, Cri-kits.com was giving everyone a chance to save by offering a fabulous 5% discount on any orders placed through the 7th....BUT they have decided to extend it through the 14th!!!! WHOO HOO!

So if you weren't lucky Rockin Robin and you want to get your hands on some of these, you can STILL SAVE! Just be sure to put in the coupon code: GETCOOKING when checking out for your additional savings! Don't forget, I will gladly send you 5 free files that I created as an additional bonus if you order through them and use the GETCOOKING code!

Rene's Cowboy Invitation

Hello Everyone,

I know we have been showcasing the Cri-Kits.com gel pens for the last week. But this post is for my Design Team assignment for PIO (Pile It On Challenge Blog). Our assignment was: A Little Bit Country and Rock N' Roll.

So On To The Project

Here is the invitation I made for a friend who is throwing a baby shower. The boots on the background paper are from the new Kah Wink E Dink digital stamp collection!

Here is a view of the inside of the invitation. I blurred out the personal information for this post. It really doesn't look like that :-)

Here is a close up of the cute Cowboy bear image yours truly created :-). I glued some hemp down for his lasso. I love how it gives a little dimension to the project.

So here are the challenges this project applies to:

PIO: A Little Bit Country and Rock N' Roll

DaisyDoodles: Western Theme

Gingersnap Creations- spicy supply challenge: Markers

Challenge up your life - Celebrations

Charisma Cardz Challenge: Teddy Bears

Cute Card Thursday: Whateva

Crafty Cardmakers: Punches

ABC Challenge: A is for August, The shower is in August :-)

Please feel free to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the Cri-Kits.com gel pens. I will be back later today with the last in our series of projects and FREE files for our wonderful giveaway!

Cri-Kits #6 Flower Medallion Card, FREE DNC File

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Here is Project #6! A Pretty Flower Medallion that you can Draw and Cut On Your Cricut or Pazzles Inspiration with these wonderful pens. You can use the designs I created on the other cutters that are compatible with the use of pens and or a pen tool :-)

Here is a view of the entire card.

Here is a close up shot. I used the Green Metallic Pen to outline and draw all the foliage. I used the Red Metallic pen for the flower petal outlines and on the inside I used their Swirl pen to "fill in" the centers. I just had to do a little bit of coloring with my Copics and Presto...Quick, Cute Card!

Here is another angle. I wanted you to see how cool using the swirl pen was with this design. It gave them a natural shade and color combination. It really looks cool up close and in person :-)

Well that is our Cri-Kits.com project for today! 

Don't forget to sign up to follow the blog and leave a comment on this post and the other posts from this week for your chance to win a set of these fabulous pens and pen holder of your choice!!!

Stay tuned for some more great Cricut Projects!

Get your FREE Flower Medallion Draw N' Cut File: HERE

Download contains the file in: SVG, WPC, WPC14, GSD and KNK :-)

Cri-Kits #5 Project FREE You Rock File

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for stopping by and checking out today's project! This is our 5th project showcasing the great Cri-Kits.com gel pens! Cri-Kits.com is giving away a set of one lucky followers choice PLUS the pen holder!

To win: all you have to do is: Be a follower of this blog and then comment on today's post and or any post from this week!

PLUS....Make any purchase from them now through the 14th! and receive an additional 5% off their already slashed prices... You MUST use coupon code: GETCOOKING in order to receive this discount at checkout! If you use this code and make a purchase, I will be giving you an additional 5 FREE files. Plus each post this week had a FREE draw n' cut file to go with the project! Okay on to today's project:

You ROCK! Card

Here is a close up angled view. This shows all the lines that the pens drew on the wings and inside the heart. I used the purple glitter pen for the lines in the wings. I used the pink for the pink heart and the green for the teal heart and to outline the purple lines. I used the gold for the crown. I did color the teal heart, the pink outline heart and the crown in with my Copics. I also colored in the outline of the wings too.

Here is the opposite angle. I wanted to show how nicely the pens did their job of coloring in the wings :-)

Here is your FREE You Rock Draw N' Cut File: Click HERE

Remember: My FREE files ar available for One Week Only! And then they go away!

Cri-Kits #4 Blossom Layout

Our Giveaway Sponsor this week!

They are giving away a pen set and pen holder to one lucky blog follower this week!These pens work in your Cricut and also in your Pazzles Inspiration Machines! To Enter:

1' Be a "follower" of our blog and then...

2. Leave a comment on any or all of the posts this week. Through Sunday! Everytime you leave a comment you increase your chances of winning :-)

Here is today's project :-) I created these Wild Rose flowers and the "lace" borders with this week's "draw n cut" function in mind.

Here is a view of the complete project.

I did also create the birdcage file and the vine file as well.

Here is what the wild rose flowers looked like "hot off the press". I used the Cri-Kits glitter pens to add all the details to the flowers. Then instead of "drawing" the outline of the flower, I just cut them out.

Here is what the flower looked like after I inked them with some Blush Rose and Charcoal Chalk Ink. With all the nice detail "drawn" already, inking them was quick and easy. These reminded me a lot of stamping and then cutting out your image to get all those details.

Here is a close up shot of the "lacey border" . I "drew" it right onto the paper!

Remember to take a moment and comment on this and any other post from this week (through Sunday) to enter our drawing for a FREE set of pens and the custom holder from Cri-Kits.com.

Don't forget that they are also offering a 5% discount on any purchases made through the weekend! Just use the coupon code: GETCOOKING

Now for the FREE File: The Wild Rose Draw n' Cut file available in: WPC, WPC 14, GSD, SVG and KNK. Just Click HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by and participating!