1st Challenge of 2011 New DT

Welcome everyone!

We are so glad you are joining us today! Today is our first challenge of 2011 as well as the reveal of our new design team.

We are so super excited to welcome our new designers.
Please take a moment and click on the Design Team page to see all of our returning “Chefs” as well as our new “Chefs”. These ladies are all super excited to be bringing you some great crafting inspiration!

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who submitted their applications to the Design Team Call. It was such a hard selection. I truly wish I could have accepted everyone. But I want to encourage you, if you didn’t join us this term, our next term will be from May-August. So please consider re-applying.

Now on to our challenge. The Theme this week is:

SNOW FUN!

Yes, it is a pretty easy one to help us ease back into the swing of things. Any type of project with snow or winter time activities!

Our sponsor this week is Page-Kits.com

One lucky random winner from the entrants will receive this week’s full release of either Digital Stamps or Cutting Files. Included in this release are
8 original paper piecing images, two snowflakes
and two original titles. Digital Stamp set will also include a few of the images with sentiments.

 
So let’s see what our lovely “Chefs” have created for you!
 

 Jenny used her Cricut to create this super cute layout!
Visit Jenny's Blog for more details.

 

Abby used the Polar Bear Cutting File From Page-Kits.com
Visit Abby’s Blog for more details

Becky used the Snowman on Sled and Polar Bear Digital Stamps from Page-Kits.com
Visit Becky’s Blog for more details.

Melissa used her Cricut to create this precious layout.
Visit Melissa’s Blog for more details.

Our “Sunshine” Girl Jen made this adorable Snow-Sandman with her Cricut.
Visit Jen’s Blog for more details.

Jean used her Cricut to create this TOO COOL Layout!
Visit Jean’s Blog for more details.

Karla created this super adorable Winter Wonderland with her Cricut.
Visit Karla’s Blog for more details.

Kassidy used her Cricut to create this super sweet card.
Visit Kassidy’s Blog for more details.

Michelle used her Cricut to create this adorable Card.
Visit Michelle’s Blog for more details.

Nicole used her Cricut to create this frosty and fun layout!
Visit Nicole’s Blog for more details.

Stacey used her Cricut to create this super cute project.
Visit Stacey’s Blog for more details.

Chef Ronnie created these beautiful mini albums using her Cricut.
Visit Ronnie’s Blog for more details.

Beanie created this super adorable layout using the
Saint Bernard Cutting File From Page-Kits.com
Visit Beanie’s Blog for more details!

Roberta used her Cricut to create this gorgeous card.
Visit Robert’s Blog for more details.

Anita used her Cricut to create this adorable card!
Visit Anita’s Blog for more details.

Raven used the Polar Bear Cutting File from Page-Kits.com
Visit Raven’s Blog for more details.

Okay, now it’s your turn to share your wonderfully winterlicious projects! Sign up for the challenge below. You have until Tuesday, Jan.11, midnight est. to enter!

Here is the FREE download for the Daisy Frame Border Cutting File.

File formats: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SCUT(Scal 2.0), SVG and WPC.

Thank you for being a follower! 

Be sure to go to the QQ BLOG and leave a comment on this post HERE! 

Tell them Melin sent you and you can be entered to win a $10 gift voucher for some more great cutting files or digital stamps! Also be sure to follow them and you could win an Amy Chomas pen and pen holder as well as some great QQ Products!

FREE! Just add to cart and check out :-)

PIO Challenge And Giveaway

Good morning everyone!

Hope your new year is off with a great start! Mine has been a bit challenging with some on going computer issues….BUT this I know…..ALL things work together for the good of those that love HIM. So I know that in spite of it all, The Lord has a plan and a purpose for everything we encounter!

Here is my project for a design team that I am on. Pile It On or PIO!

This team means a lot to me. When I first started actively blogging back in May, I discovered this whole challenge world - thing. I didn’t know it even existed! So I threw my hat into the ring when there was a design team call and much to my great joy…I got picked

Dalis is the Brains behind PIO. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the challenges that we all enjoy!

You can visit PIO by following these links and you can also visit Dalis's personal blog: Dalis’s Blog

So Here is my project for today!

I made this card using a digital stamp that I created and colored it in with my Copic Markers. I then outlined the snowgirls with a bit of stickles.
I used the Winter Lace Cartridge to cut out the snowflakes. The smaller ones I cut at 1” and the larger ones were 1.25 and 1.5 inches.

The challenge at FCCB this week was to make a project with snow or snowflakes on it.

The challenge at PIO was make a project with something that is brand spankin’ new. So the digi image and the Winter Lace cartridge are both two new things :-)

Here are some additional challenges that my card applies to :-)


My Time To Craft Challenge: Brand Spankin' New
Stamp Something: Glitter
Digistamps 4 Joy: Anything Goes
StampWithSarahKay: Red
Stamp-n-Doodle: New
Southern Girls Challenge: Anything Goes
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Sew Many Cards: New Things
Digital Tuesday: Anything Goes
Crafts And Me Challenge: Anything Goes
StampInsanity: Sparkle
Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes
Ellephantastic: New Beginnings
Card Makin Mamas: Anything Goes

FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

Please leave a comment on this post and I will give one Digi Stamp or Cutting File to one randomly drawn winner. You will have until Thursday, January 7th at 4pm to comment. The winner will be announced on Friday! Remember, you must also be a follower.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN PURCHASE THESE FILES.
THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT PAGE-KITS.COM AT THIS TIME.

The sale price for either the digi stamp of the cutting file is only $1.00 until Sunday night. After that, the price will increase to its regular msrp.

If you would like to purchase the digi image you can by clicking this button.

The digi stamp is in jpg and png format and comes with and without the sentiment.

I did also make this into a digital cutting file. If you would like to purchase it, you can click this button.

The file comes in AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, MTC, KNK, SVG, WPC and WPC14 formats. 

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow as the Design Team reveals it's first challenge of the new year!
Have a wonderful day!

Days 24 - 25 of 25 Days of Cricut(Crafting) Fun + Year In Review

Good morning everyone,
Happy New Year!  Wow, can you believe it!  2010 just FLEW by! It is the first day of the year so I wanted to wrap up the 25 days of files give away today and give you some eye candy!

If you would like the November Flower Click this ADD TO CART button.


If you would like the swirl ornament click this ADD TO CART button.

Be sure to grab these while you can. They will only be available until Midnight, January 2, 2011.
Thank you to all of you who stopped by to visit during the 25 days…and then some! Taking a moment of your valuable crafting time to come by and be a part of our “happenings” was such a blessing to us!
The CookingWithCricut.com Team!

NOW FOR OUR
YEAR In REVIEW!
Over the course of the year, many new and exciting things were released!

There was a FLOOD –GATE of New Cartridges released, a new machine and some great software to help you do more with your Cricut !

So some of the DT Gals have shared some of their favorite projects from this year and some of their favorite cartridges….So here is some inspiration to kick start your creativity into the new year!

Madison used several cartridges to create this Never Ending Card!
Here is the direct link to Madison’s project for more details.
http://funkycards.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-cricut-holiday-blog-hop.html

Marji Used Ashlyn’s Alphabet and Paisley to create this adorable Bow Holder for her little cherub…Emily

Here is the DIRECT link to Marji’s project for more details.
http://fstampaholic.blogspot.com/2010/12/emily-and-her-beautiful-bow-holder_30.html

Beanie didn’t use a cartridge for this project. Instead she used her Cricut and the Make The Cut Software to create this super cute layout!Here is the DIRECT link to Beanie’s project for more details.
http://beanies-tag-your-it.blogspot.com/2010/08/snow-fun.html

Kassidy loves the Smiley Cards Cartridge.
Here is the DIRECT link to Kassidy’s project for more details.
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-cricut-christmas-blog-hop.html

Adrea’s favorite cartridge is Create A Critter.

Here is the DIRECT link to Adrea’s project for more details.

http://adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/2010/07/baby-shower-products.html

Here is the video Adrea created on how to make these cuties!

Jen’s favorite cartridge is the Pooh and Friends Cartridge. You have to see ALL the wonderful projects she created for her grandson’s baby shower!

Here is the DIRECT link to Jen’s project for more projects and details.

http://gator-4-life.blogspot.com/2010/04/winnie-pooh-themed-baby-shower.html

Here are some projects I made over the course of the year.

This BBQ Page was created using the Block Party Lite Cartridge.
It was also featured on the Cricut Chirp Newsletter back in August.

Here are some Candy boxes made using the Sweet Treats Cartridge.

Here is a summer layout using Life’s A Beach, Walk In My Garden and Sentimentals.

Here is a layout using the Puppy in Present Cutting file at Page-Kits.com

Another layout I created and this one I turned into a Page Kit.
Click HERE to check it out.

Hope you have enjoyed the different projects. May you all have a wonderfully blessed New Year!  Stay tuned for some great happenings here at CookingWithCricut.com!