CWC #94: "I Feel the Love" Project

Happy Wednesday and welcome to Cooking With Cricut!  Our Design Team challenge this week was to create birthday cards and decorations for children and teens staying in a homeless shelter.  
CWC Design Team member Madison Womack is the creator/founder of the "I Feel the Love" Project and is dedicated to bringing a little bit of handcrafted love to people in need.  This month's outreach is for Sheffield Place in Kansas City.  Sheffield Place opened its doors in February 1991 as a community response to the growing population of homeless mothers and their children in the Kansas City area. Since then, they have assisted more than 560 families in making the difficult journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.  The volunteers throw a birthday party once a month for the children and teens living in the shelter and are in need of decorations that can be reused and birthday cards.  

Here is what our Design Team came up with . . .  

(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!)

Madison

Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter

Jenny J.

Cricut cartridge used:  Birthday Bash

Hattie

Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter

Hattie used the Cricut Imagine cartridge More Cards on the next three cards.

Xochitl

Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter

Charlotte

Cricut cartridge used:  Paper Lace and Nate's ABCs

Charlotte used the Cricut Paper Pups cartridge for her second card.

Kemma

Cricut cartridge used:  Paper Trimmings

Suzanne

Cricut Image cartridge used:  Better Together (both cards)

Jen

Cricut cartridges used:  Mother's Day 2010, Mickey & Friends,

Mickey Font and Hello Kitty Greetings

Now, it's your turn!  Link up your child/teen birthday card or birthday decorations 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!

And we would LOVE IT if you'd link up at "I Feel the Love" and send your cards to Madison for the Sheffield Place kids.  Just imagine the huge smile and warm fuzzy feeling the birthday boy or girl will get when they open their very own handmade birthday card! His or her face will light up knowing that someone out there cares enough to send such a wonderful gift.

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   Melin has whipped up for our Thursday Showcase! 

~ CWC Design Team

PCW Die Cut or Stamp Challenge

Good morning crafty friends,

Welcome to another Terrific Tuesday PCW Die Cut and or Stamp Challenge. We hope you are enjoying your summer and can find a little time to craft in between holidays, vacations, summer breaks, etc.  To help get your mojo going, Designer Evelyn our host this week, has given us a pretty fun challenge. It is called.....Grin and Bear It!

So be sure to use a “Bear” of some sort in your projects. Here is what the wonderful PCW designers came up with.

EVELYN

Created this ADORABLE Step card using the Baby Set 1 and 3 files from PCW. DIRECT POST LINK

JANET

Created this precious card using the Bear Princess Sitting Digi from PCW. DIRECT POST LINK

CANDICE

Created this super sweet card using the bear n’ mama digi from PCW. DIRECT POST LINK

LYNDEN

Created this vintage beauty easel card using the Vintage Bear Cutting File from PCW. DIRECT POST LINK

MELIN

created this cute card using the bear w cupcake n' sprinkles digi from PCW.

I also used the following:

Designer Paper from DCWV Celebration Stack

CTMH Pacifica Stamp Pad

CTMH Tulip Stamp Pad

CTMH “Celebrate” Stamp From Art Philosophy Set

CTMH  Sunset Twine

Copics: E33, E35, E39, E51, YG03, YG01

This card use the Bear with Cupcake Digi from PCW.

I also used the following:

Designer Paper from DCWV Celebration Stack

Copic Markers: E33, E35, E51, R32, V04, V06, V12, RV02, RV06, R27

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!

Cricut Showcase: Summer In Paris

Hi Everyone!  It is Charlotte here from A Little Bit Of Detail, and I am so excited to share one of my very favorite cartridges of all with you.  Today, I am showcasing the Seasonal Cartridge SUMMER IN PARIS!

SUMMER IN PARIS is not only one of my favorite cartridges, it is actually one of the first cartridges i got.  And here is the very first project I made with it.  This is a card I made for our school registrar.

I just remember how excited I was to make this card because I thought the the papers were great and the ribbon went perfect with the papers.  And I still the sentiment is the best ever for this card.  Here is the inside.

Here is a shape card I made using the wine bottle and glass.

Using the same cut and a completely different look.  This actually turn out to be a favorite card of mine. 

And next I made this birthday card with Summer In Paris.

And the inside of this card.

Here is a sweet shabby style card using the SUMMER IN PARIS CARTRIDGE cartridge.

I think this is by far the prettiest telephone cut on any cartridge.

I added lots of ribbon and lace to this card along with flower and gem embellishments.

This next card is one of my all time favorites.

This cut of the Eiffel Tower is beautiful and would be pretty on any project.

Here is the inside of a card I made for a friend traveling to France last summer.

The cut of the Arc De Triomphe was a little difficult to cut. I would suggest using it only when cutting it out large.  It has so many little intricate cuts that the Cricut has a hard time making all the cuts when very small.  But it is lovely nevertheless.

Thank you for joining me today for a look at the SUMMER IN PARIS cartridge.  There are so many beautiful cuts on this cartridge.  I think it would be a great addition to anyone's cartridge collection.  If you get a chance, drop by my blog, A Little Bit Of Detail.  I would love to have you visit.  Have a great week!

Charlotte

Stella Workshop On The Go Kit

Good afternoon crafty friends,

Today I wanted to share a few layouts I made using the Stella Workshop on the Go Kit from Close To My Heart (CTMH).

For those that don’t know, CTMH offers these wonderful kits that contain various designer paper from their exclusive paper lines as well as cardstock, some embellishments and even some stamps that are exclusive to the kit. The kit cost 29.95 and can be purchased HERE. One of the things the kit comes with is a full color tri-fold brochure with step by step directions on how to complete their idea.

Here is a picture I took. It still doesn’t do the kit justice. Underneath the brochure is a whole page of Chipboard hearts.  Like I said, the brochure gives you an idea of what to do with the kit and some step by step directions.

Here is one page of the brochure detailing some instructions on assembly.

Here are the two layouts and additional bonus project that you can create with this kit. To create this first kit you will need your inks and the alpha stamp set.

To create this second page you will again need some inks and the alpha stamp set in addition to the kit contents.

For this bonus project, you will need the inks and the envelopes in addition to the contents of the kit.

I think these workshop on the Go Kits are a fabulous idea. So here is what I came up with using my Workshop on the Go Kit.

This is the first layout I created. Along with the workshop, I used the following additional products to complete:

Daisy White Cardstock: 3 additional pieces of 8.5 x 11

Chocolate Stamp Pad

Hollyhock Stamp Pad

Blush Stamp Pad

Close up of the Stamped Chipboard Hearts and the Title Block. I used the “top of the chair” stamp to stamp the pretty floral pattern on the hearts. I sponged ink around the edge of the cardstock rectangle and then stamped the stitching around the edge and then stamped the sentiment.

Close up of the flower I created using the stamps as well as the pretty floral scalloped border. I also stamped a thin border of “stitching” to give it a finished look. The pretty doily and brass button are part of the kit.

 

This is the second layout I completed. Along with the workshop contents, I used the following additional products to complete:

Black Cardstock 2 12x12 pieces

Chocolate Stamp Pad

Hollyhock Stamp Pad

Cocoa Stamp Pad

Here is a close up of the Chipboard hearts that I stamped using one of the stamps as well as some Cocoa Ink

Here is a close up of one of the “flowers” I made using one of the stamps in the set along with some Hollyhock Ink. I also used some Chocolate Ink to ink the edges for a little bit of a distressed look. You can also see towards the top the border I created using the same stamp and ink as the flower.

This is the third layout I completed. Along with the workshop contents, I used the following additional products to complete:

Vanilla Cream Cardstock: 2 Pieces

Chocolate Stamp Pad

Hollyhock Stamp Pad

Brown Bag Stamp Pad

Lagoon Stamp Pad

Urban Alphabet Stamps

Texture Tools

Here is a close up of the three hearts that I used the texture tool in conjunction with the Lagoon, Hollyhock and Brown Bag Inks to create this “marbled-stone” look on the chipboard hearts.

Here is a close up of the I heart. I simply sponged some Hollyhock ink onto the chipboard heart and then inked the edges with some Chocolate ink. The pretty lace-doily flower and button are a part of the kit contents.

The really nice thing is after completing these three layouts, I still had some extras. I will make a card or something with them and then show you that as well.

So all in all, these Workshop on the Go Kits are a fantastic value. Along with making three layouts and having extras, I will have the stamp set that I can continue to use again and again! 

Here’s A Sample Cart:

Purchasing the Stella Workshop on the Go Kit along with the following:

Stella Workshop on the Go Kit

Hollyhock Stamp Pad

Cocoa Stamp Pad

Chocolate Stamp Pad

Brown Bag Stamp Pad

Chocolate Stamp Pad

Lagoon Stamp Pad

Urban Alphabet Stamp Set

Blush Stamp Pad

PLUS you would qualify for the FREE Perfect Pairs Promotion where you would get a paper pack and matching embellies free as well as the Stamp of The Month for only $5 more!

As an added bonus, purchase $20 or more from my CTMH link during July and I will send you a voucher for $10 worth of downloads from PaperCraftingWorld.com!

For those that are interested and make a Stella Workshop on the Go Kit  purchase from me, I can send you complete directions on how to make these three layouts including cutting dimensions, etc. :).

Thank you so much for stopping by and making us a part of your crafty time! Have a wonderfully crafty day!

-Melin

Winners Announced

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winners of Challenge #92- It's Hot Outside. The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Dawn  Two Early Birds

Congratulations Dawn:)

Dawn created this fun summer layout using the Disney Princess Cricut Cartridge.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Dawn will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Dawn, 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. 

Kimberly- Crazy About Scrappin'

Tami- Great Creations

Georgia- Paper Possibilities

Happy Birthday USA. This week we are celebrating the 4th of July.  Create a project using the colors RED, WHITE, and BLUE. Please include a Cricut cut.  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