Cartridge Showcase: Imagine Blast Off

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July! Today we have Chef Kemma her with us today and she is going to show you the awesomeness of the Cricut Imagine cartridge called Blast Off! Lets get right to it now!

Good morning everyone!  Today I wanted to showcase an Imagine cartridge.  In case you are not familiar with the Cricut Imagine, it is the only Cricut machine that can print and cut images.  The machine can use both your standard Cricut cartriges as well as the special Imagine cartridges.  Note, you cannot use an Imagine cartridge in most older regular Cricut machines, though the newest E2 Cricut machine can cut them (not print them) and has a separate slot to accept both kinds of cartriges.

One of the really neat things about using the Imagine, is the ability to make your own patterned paper.  Each cartridge comes with many patterns to chose from, and there are even cartridges solely for patterned paper. Here is a sheet that I created to show you:

Fun isn't it!  So then, how does someone make something with an Imagine?  Let's make one of the projects from the cartridge, a door hanger with a pocket, which I am assuming is for notes or what not.

First you start with white paper on your Cricut Mat.

Find the image you want to cut on the screen and click the plus to add it.  There are a few more screens where you select the size and number and other settings.  I won't bore you will all those screens.

 So now lets tell it to GO!

 First it will print, sending it out the back, then automatically

  it will bring it back through the front and then cut the image out.   Take it off the mat

 For this particular project I thought it would be easier to score the folds first.

 and then fold all the creases and make sure things go together ok.

 I used 2 sided tape, but you can use glue and assembled it

 Then decorate, and of course put in the pocket a note!  All done!

 Doesn't it look nice on the door?

I have used this cartridge several times before, most recently for our Cooking with Cricut Challenge #86 making this wonderful door hanger.

This cartridge does have a fun alphabet on it.

I also made a large #4 for my grand daughter.

Thanks for baking with me!

Kemma

Wow Thank you for all of that inspiration! This is a fabulous cartridge with so cool features!  I am so glad that you are on the CWC team, you have a great sense of creativity!

If you think Chef Kemma did an awesome job 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 #93 - Happy Birthday, USA!

Happy 4th of July and welcome to Cooking With Cricut.  For our challenge this week the  Design Team pulled out the red, white and blue and came up with some great projects to celebrate the USA's birthday!  

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!

Michelle

Cricut cartridges used:  Gypsy Wanderings, A Child's Year and Sweet Treats

Madison

Cricut Cartridge used:  Stand & Salute

Melissa

Cricut cartridges used:  Classic Font, Kate's ABCs and Toy Story

Charlotte

Cricut cartridge used:  Independence Day (Seasonal)

Xochitl

Cricut cartridge used:  Art Philosophy

PaperCraftingWorld.com cut file used:  Birdcage & Swirls set

Court

Cricut cartridge used:  George & Basic Shapes

Jamie A.

Cricut cartridge used:  Stand & Salute and A Child's Year

Jamie L.

Cricut cartridges used:  Pooh Font and Life's A Beach

Natt

Cricut cartridges used:  Plantin SchoolBook and Paisley

Jennie B.

Cricut cartridge used:  Independence Day (Seasonal)

Suzanne

Cricut cartridge used:  Elmo & Friends Holidays

Now, it's your turn!  Link up your red, white and blue project before midnight next Tuesday for your chance to be our next 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   Kemma has whipped up using the Cricut Imagine Art Cartridge - Blast Off  in our Thursday Showcase!

~ CWC Design Team

PCW Star, Silver or Gold Challenge-Freebie

Good afternoon crafty friends,
Welcome to another Terrific Tuesday PCW Die cut and or stamp challenge.  This week our lovely designers have challenged you to use a Star and either the color silver or gold in your projects. This is obviously to commemorate the celebration of our nation!

Before we share our projects, I wanted to introduce two new designers. Please help us welcome:

Lynden and Jessica B.

Lynden is from Sunny California and her blog is: http://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com

Jessica B. (Jess B) is from Chicago and her blog is: http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com

Both of these lovely ladies are super talented and we are so happy to have them on board!

Please be sure to stop by and give each of them a warm welcome! Now on to our challenge, here is what the designers have dreamed up for you!

Evelyn

Created this mini album using the star mini album from PCW.

DIRECT POST LINK

Lynden

Created this gorgeous easel card using the flag frame from PCW.

DIRECT POST LINK

Lynden

She also created this beautiful scalloped card using the I Heart USA file from PCW.

DIRECT POST LINK

Christel

Created this super cute card using the I Heart USA Bear Digi from PCW.

DIRECT POST LINK

Marji

Created this super adorable layout using the Bear as Queen of Hearts file from PCW. She just changed it to the Queen of Stars :) DIRECT POST LINK

FREE Digi Word Art

Star Spangled Fun

Here’s a free digital word art that you can use to join the fun!

Be sure to click the link below to go and download your freebie. But hurry, it will only be free for a few days.

CLICK HERE 

Now it’s your turn to share your wonderful vacation 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!
PCW Star and Gold or Silver Die Cut and or Stamp Challenge

Cricut Showcase: Picturesque

Hello everyone, and welcome to another fabulous Cricut cartridge showcase from our very talented designer Natt.  I aways look forward to seeing what Natt has created.  She has a wonderful eye for design and always puts together amazing colors.  Today she brings us ideas using Picturesque.

Hello everyone ! It's Natt Smith here to share some projects with your for this Picturesque cartridge showcase.

Hello everyone ! It's Natt Smith here to share some projects with your for this Picturesque cartridge showcase.

On this cartridge my favorite thing about it is tag. There are so many pretty tag cut that you can crate a quick and easy tags in any occasion.

So On the showcase I decided to make some tags.

 

" Wish "

Cut < Robin - S > - tag at 3" and use glitter tape to mat wood veneer sentiment.

 " Hello "

Cut < flower - S > tag  at 3" add button and twine on center of flower then add wood veneer sentiment.

 " Happiness "

Cut < cotton balls- S > tag at 3" add some rhinestone and sentiment.

 " Hello "

Cut < Butterfly - s > tag then add jute ad anthena and stamp sentiment.

All of them I mat with pattern papers. Easy isn't it ?

Thank you so much everyone for stoping by and hope this help you get creative with your cartridge. Don't forget to check out my blog at Awesomeness of Crafting for more inspiration.

Thank you Natt for again sharing your beautiful designs from Picturesque.  These tags are all adorable.

CTMH July Promo Ideas

NOTE UPDATED Close To My Heart
SHOPPING LINK
MyPaperCrafting.CTMH.com


Good afternoon crafty friends,

Today is the first day of July, so I wanted to share the new monthly promos for CTMH(Close To My Heart). First up:

PERFECT PAIRS PROMO

Purchase $75 dollars of qualifying purchases through my online link and CTMH will be giving you a FREE paper pack and coordinating embellishments! How great is that! Here is the list of what they will be providing by dates. Please be sure to order early as this promotion is while supplies last.

July 1–5

NOTE UPDATED SHOPPING LINK
MyPaperCrafting.CTMH.com

Mischief Paper Packet (X7144B) and Midnight Felt Shapes (Z1462)

Retail Value $15.90

July 6–10

Dreamin’ Paper Packet (X7142B) and Harvest Charms (Z1633)

Retail Value $14.90

July 11–15

NOTE: My Correct Shopping Link: MyPaperCrafting.CTMH.com

Fanfare Paper Packet (X7138B) and Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Z1400)

Retail Value $17.90

July 16–20

No Photo Yet

Lucky Paper Packet (X7137B) and Lucky My Stickease^® Assortment (X7137C)

Retail Value $17.90

July 21–25

No Photo Yet

Mayberry Paper Packet (X7136B) and Mayberry My Stickease^® Assortment (X7136C)

$17.90

July 26–29

No Photo Yet Sophia Paper Packet (X7131B) and Sophia My Stickease^® Assortment (X7131C)

$17.90

July 30–31

No Photo Yet

Believe Paper Packet (X7145B) and Holiday Pockets (Z1486) OR Wonderland Paper Packet (X7146B) and Wonderland My Stickease^® Assortment (X7146C)

$14.90

Here is the July Stamp of The Month

Live Out Loud, set of 8

Purchase $50 worth of qualifying product and you can snag this stamp set for only $5!  PLUS your purchases for this will go towards the $75 to get your free paper and embellies!

SHOP CTMH NOW

Okay, if that isn’t enough, here is my little extra offer. If you purchase through my Close To My Heart link, I will send you $10 worth of digital printables or cutting files from PaperCraftingWorld.com.  If you don’t own an electronic die cut machine, many of my paper piecing patterns can be converted and have been converted to printable pdf patterns that you can print and cut by hand.

Soar Layout

Best Friend Card

Just Be Card.

Projects courtesy of Close To My Heart. Aren’t they super cute! Be sure to head over and start shopping and saving now!!!!

SHOP THROUGH MY LINK.

Thank you so much for coming by.

Have a wonderful rest of the day and be sure to come back tomorrow for another Cartridge Showcase.