CWC #89: Graduation/End of the School Year

Happy Wednesday and welcome to challenge day at Cooking With Cricut!  Our Design Team studied hard for today's project and I think you will agree that they all made the honor roll!  Feast your eyes on some great graduation and end of the school year projects.

Don't forget, you can click on the Designer's name to travel over to their blog for more details on their project and to leave them a comment and let them know how much you enjoyed their works of heart!

Suzanne

Cricut cartridge used:  Doodlecharms

Olivia

Cricut cartridges used:  Locker Talk and the alphabet installed on the E2

Madison

Cricut cartridge used:  Jubilee

Kemma

Cricut cartridge used:  Kate's ABCs

Jamie L.

Cricut cartridges used:  Happy Graduation & Plantin SchoolBook

Court

Cricut cartridge used:  Celebrate the Occasion

Michelle

Cricut cartridge used:  Everyday Paper Dolls

Charlotte

Cricut cartridge used:  Storybook

Natt

Cricut cartridge used:  Give A Hoot

Jen

Cricut cartridges used:  Locker Talk, Mickey Font,

My World & "Just Because" Cards

Now it's your turn!  Link up your "End of the School Year" or "Graduation" project this week and you just might be chosen as our newest 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! Don't forget to stop by tomorrow and check out what Chef Jamie A. has whipped up using the Birthday Bash cartridge in our Thursday Showcase!

~ CWC Design Team

PCW Die Cut or Stamp Challenge

Good afternoon crafty friends,

Welcome to another Terrific Tuesday Die Cut and Stamp Challenge! We are so glad you have joined us! Each week a different PCW Designer will be hosting our challenge. Today’s theme was chosen by our host; Designer Letillia. Her blog is Diva of 5

I will give you ONE guess WHY her blog is named....Diva of 5? HMMMM.... Okay seriously, is this not a BEAUTIFUL family!!!  Letillia has been on our team for just a few short months, but she has made such a wonderful impact! Be sure to head over to this God’s Girl’s blog and check out her wonderfully crafty projects!

Letillia chose a classic theme: June Bride. So your challenge this week is to create a project for either a “bride”, wedding or anniversary! So here is what our wonderful designers came up with!

Letillia

Created this classy card using the Blessings Sentiment from PCW. Visit her direct post link: HERE

Evelyn

created this adorable card using the Bear as Princess Cutting File. How CUTE!  Visit her direct post link: HERE

Janet

Created this beautiful cake shaped card using the Cake Card Cutting File. Visit her direct post link: HERE

Marji

Created this gorgeous card using the Christel Bear Digi Stamp. She used the Pre-Colored Version to make her card quick and beautiful! Visit her direct post link: HERE

Melin

Created this layout using the new Bells, Doves and Flourishes Cutting File Set from PCW. This layout is for a friend of a friend who is currently chronicling her family.

Dove and Flourish close up

Bell and Flourish Square close up. I just printed off the "our wedding and used it to "back" the flourished square.

Photo Corners. I used the photo corners of this set to add a decorative touch to the journaling-label area I created so they can put the date, etc. on there.

Bells close up.

Now it’s your turn to share your amazing wedding-anniversary projects with us! Here are a few guidelines to help you with our 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!

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

Cricut Showcase: Boys Will Be Boys

Welcome to another Cricut cartridge showcase.  We are delighted to have the ever so talented Chef Becky from http://www.scrapcircus.blogspot.com/ to share with you some of her fabulous projects. Becky and her family live in Canadian Rocky Mountains in BC, Canada.  They have two children, a boy, and a girl.  Becky is such a fabulous member of our design team.  She brings with her a great sense of design, color and technique as you will notice in her showcase.  

Today, Becky is showcasing the Cricut cartridge BOYS WILL BE BOYS.

This is a perfect cartridge to celebrate the joy of a little boy’s life! This adorable cartridge is filled with themed images such as vehicles, toys, sports, and animals. Whether you have a son, grandson, or nephew, this cartridge is sure to have images and phrases you need. There is even a font on this cartridge! I didn’t use it in any of my projects but it is an arrow font and looks like the word “BOYS” in the pic above^^

Each cut on this cartridge comes with a square or circle mat behind the image. You can use this feature or not. You will notice on all of my projects that I did not use the mat.

So let’s get to the showcase! I have a few projects to share with you today. First up, a card…

This rocket is so cute! I cut it out at 4”. I added little screw brads for some dimension, and I punched out a heart to go in the window since this is a ‘love’ card. The moon is cut from George and Basic Shapes.

Next I made a set of four 8x8 canvas’ to decorate a little guy’s room.

The Bulldozer was cut at 4” The Tow truck was cut at 6”. The Tractor was cut at 3”, and the Dump truck was cut at 4.5”

I made a banner for a friend and I used critters from a bunch of cartridges, but since I am showcasing Boys will be Boys today, I am only showing you the letters where I used cuts from this cartridge.

I love this little frog. He is so cute. The picture didn’t turn out great but I added some glossy accents to make him shiny.

Another letter on the banner had the gecko cut from this cartridge.

This little guys is so fun, I added the glossy accents to him as well to make him look all slippery and shiny.

For my last project I wanted to share that all the cuts on this cartridge are not just necessarily for boys. I made these sweet little valentines cards for my daughter to give out to the kids in her class this year. They are fun, and not to ‘lovey’ for her to give to the kids (especially for the boys). I made the girl valentines with a pink bike and the boys with a blue bike.

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Out For Publication

The cards are 4x4. I cut the bikes out at 2.5”. I used a punch for the clouds and the hearts. The sentiment was computer generated and I used a font called Calvin and Hobbes.

For those of you with little ladies in your life, I wanted to share some other cuts that would work for girls, including: sports cuts (baseball, basketball, soccer), tricycle, pail and shovel for the beach, kite, goldfish and bowl, sneaker, robot, fishing rod and fish, and I’m sure any of the other cuts depending of the type of girl you are scrapbooking!

Well, that is it for me today, I hope you enjoyed the projects. If you have a little boy (or a big one for that matter) in your life, this cartridge is for you!

Happy Scrapping

~Becky

Thank you Becky for a wonderful showcase.  Please remember to visit Becky at http://www.scrapcircus.blogspot.com/  and leave her some comments of love!  You will be glad you made the visit.  Also, be sure to come back tomorrow for another Terrific Tuesday Die Cut and Stamp Challenge by the PCW team!

A few Layouts N' Such

Good morning crafty friends,

Sorry for not posting this weekend. The school I have been taking my Hebrew Roots of my Christian faith classes opened their permanent location here. It has been an amazing Sabbath with some great teachings and it has literally consumed the last two days (and today) of my time....BUT I have so needed this! I can't wait to share some of the amazing things I have been learning with you soon!

In the meantime I just wanted to share this video with you. It is such a beautiful song. I hope you will take a moment to sit back and listen to it. The words are so powerful! I thank Yeshua that we have such a hope!

Here are a couple of layouts I had created for the Blog-Aversary. But didn't get a chance to get them up on the day they were intended.

SVG Cutting File Version 

Here is a layout I created using the Dogwood Wreath Cutting File Set I created and gave away during the celebration. I used my Pazzles Inspiration to cut the files. If you missed it, you can get it HERE for a very nominal cost :)

Here is a close up of the butterfly and the flourish that is included in the set. You can also see that I used some shimmery chalks for the centers of the flowers.

CRICUT Art Philosophy Version

Here is the layout I made using my Cricut and the Art Philosophy cartridge.

Here is a close up of the butterfly. If you still need to purchase the Art Philosophy cartridge, you can do so HERE

Blog Candy Winners-Freebie

Good afternoon crafty friends,

Today’s the day we announce all the winner of our blog-aversary candy. Let’s get started! Before we announce the names, let me share that all the free cutting files we gave away during our celebration are now on PCW. Here is a list with the quick links in case you need them.

Sweet Adorable Layout

Key 2 My Heart Layout Cutting File Set

Purse Box Cutting File

Eiffel Tower 3D Cutting File Set

Dogwood Wreath with Flourishes n Butterfly

Crown Mini Album Cutting File Set

Oval Shaped Card and 3-D Bow Cutting File Set

Star Mini Album Cutting File Set

Saturday’s Link

Sunday’s Link

Monday’s Link

Tuesday’s Link

Wednesday’s Link  

Thursday’s Link

Friday’s Link 

Saturday’s Link  

 

BLOG CANDY WINNERS

Project Kit-3d Tower and Pearl Embellishments 

This kit comes with all the pre-cut elements as well as

the pearl sprays and the bottle of Liquid Pearls. To see the finished project, head over to Tuesday's Blog post: HERE

Winner:  Jmschu

“What an awesome variety of projects”.

 

 

Sunday’s Layout Project Kits

Kit #1

Winner:

Scrapmyway

“Beary delicious in pink...lots of fun elements fit for any kids room.. TFS 

Creative wishes”, 

Claire S.

Kit #2

Winner: Tracy Kennedy Garth

“ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL LAYOUT. LOVE IT ! 

TFS”

 

Saturday’s Project Kit

Winner: Kaylee46rife

“I have Liked you on FB and signed up to follow your blog.  This is so much fun!  Thank you also for e FREEBIES”!

 

 

 

Embossing Folder n’ More Set

This set includes the

Large Dots Embossing Folder from QuicKutz (Now Lifestyle Crafts)

2 Sets of Pretty Prima Flowers

Caribbean Twine from the Twinery

3 mini spools of yummy ribbon.

Winner: Wendy Friesen

“Beautiful work!  Congrats on the anniversary”.

 

 

Nesting Label Die Set

This set includes:

The Cookie Cutter Nesting Labels Die Set from Quickutz (now Lifestyle Crafts)

2 Packages of Pretty Prima Flowers

Fine Crafter’s Glitter in a Flip Top Container

One Package of Making Memories Eyelets

Winner: Karen H

“Amazing DT creations, as always! I love an excuse to use pink. ;) Thank you for the wonderful challenge! :o)”

 

 

 

Photo Corner Die Set

This set includes:

The Scalloped Photo Corner Die Set from Quickutz (now Lifestyle Crafts)

2 Packages of Pretty Prima Flowers

Fine Crafter’s Glitter in a Flip Top Container

Queen and Company Little Jewels

Winner: Karensuewaldner

“I already like you on facebook”

 

$10 Gift Card From Ginger Snap Scraps Online Store!

Winner: mea57_98

“wowwww! each and every designer has created truly inspiring projects! thank you for the chance to win! and yes i am a google follower of your blog! 

thank you marie”

 

Cricut Cartridge

** Slumber Party Cricut Lite Cartridge**

Winner: Tracy G

“I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us about why you used the crown for your theme.  Thanks for the reminder that we need to count our blessings and thank God that we receive them!!”

To claim your prizes:

• Please send an email to:  MELIN@CraftWithStamps.com. DO NOT use any other email address you may have. I don’t want to miss your email. 
• In the subject line please put: BLOG CANDY WINNER
• In the email, include your blog address so I can easily verify your qualification and please send me your physical address.
• Remember: Only residents within the US are eligible to receive these prizes. If you have been chosen for a prize and live outside the US, I will gladly substitute your physical prize for a credit at PaperCraftingWorld.com for some free digital stamps or cutting files :)
• You have ONE WEEK to claim your prize. If you do not claim it, I will put it back in the “vault” for our upcoming Christmas In July Celebration :)

Okay, if you didn’t see your name listed above, I am sorry you didn’t win one of the prizes. BUT I always feel bad and want everyone to be happy, SOOOOOO how about a freebie consolation prize for everyone! Here’s a FREE Cutting FILE

Flower Tulip Flourish 5

Head over to PCW and grab it while it’s free! CLICK HERE

It will be free through this weekend only.

Please don’t forget to enter our challenges and join the fun!

Just click the buttons at the top to check them out!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a couple of fun projects!  Have a wonderfully crafty day!

-Melin

Winners Announced

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge #87- PINK-A-LICIOUS. The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is...Annie-  Memories to Keep

Congratulations Annie:)

Annie created this beautiful card using the Pink Journey-champagne Rose Cricut Cartridge.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Annie will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Annie, 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. 

Holly- Ribbons and Glue

 Lisa- A Mermaid's Crafts

Adie- Scrap My Way

May Flowers.  This week we are asking you to include flowers on your projects. 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