Christmas In July Day 2

Good morning crafty friends,

Welcome to our week long Christmas In July celebration! We decided to share projects with you all week long to get you in the “Holiday Mood”!

Today is also our PCW DT's Terrific Tuesday Die Cut and or Stamp Challenge so we decided to challenge everyone to....

USE Scrap Paper and Make a Christmas Themed Project.

To give you just a “SMALL” taste of our 25 Days, this week will definitely get you thinking about all the fun! So let’s get the ball rolling! Here is what our designer’s came up with. Don't forget to pull out your "scraps" and join us!

EVELYN

Candy Cane Lane PCW File Set

Lynden

Bells w Flourish PCW Cutting File

Lynden

Gingerbread House 2010 and Reindeer PCW Cutting Files.

Bonnie

Boy as Elf Digital Stamp from PCW.

Janet

Gingerbread 2009 Digi from PCW 

Melin

Flourished Vintage Tree Set and Holiday Memories Title Freebie from PCW.

Today’s FREE FILE

Treasured Holiday Titles Set.

Available Formats: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SVG, SCAL2, STUDIO and WPC

CLICK HERE to go and grab it

Don’t Forget to Check Out Our Blog Hop From This Weekend And Day 1 (Yesterday’s Post) For more great inspiration, FREE Files AND enter for some great blog candy!

Here is Saturday’s BLOG HOP POST DIRECT LINK

Here is Sunday’s BLOG HOPE POST DIRECT LINK

Here is CHRISTMAS IN JULY DAY 1 DIRECT LINK

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Be sure to come back tomorrow when our CWC Designer’s treat you to some yummy “Christmasy” Cricut projects.

Christmas In July Day 1 Free Cutting File

Good morning crafty friends,

Welcome to our week long Christmas In July celebration! We decided to share projects with you all week long to get you in the “Holiday Mood”! This year we will be having our THIRD ANNUAL 25 Days of Christmas Celebration! 

Each year we do things bigger and better! For those of you who don’t know, our 25 Days of Christmas runs from December 1st through that special day the 25th. Each day we showcase wonderful projects and provide our readers-followers with FREE Graphic Files, Free Cutting Files and a chance to win some pretty terrific blog candy that we secure from generous sponsors! So you won’t want to miss this years festivities! We have some WONDERFUL things planned!

To give you just a “SMALL” taste of our 25 Days, this week will definitely get you thinking about all the fun!  So let’s get the ball rolling!

Today a few of our designer’s have decided to showcase some super cute Christmas cards! Be sure to click on each designer’s direct link to their blog posts and get all the details on their cards and leave them some love.

Evelyn

Used the French Horn and Oval Frame n’ 3D Bow Cutting Files From PCW

Jen

Used the Wrap It Up Cartridge.

JEN’S DIRECT LINK

Xochitl

Used the Create A Critter Cartridge.

XOCHITL’S DIRECT LINK

Melin

Used The Art Philosophy Cartridge for this first card.
Direct Link

For this second card,
I used the FREE Ornament Cut file. 

Here is today’s FREE Files.
Be sure to snag them a.s.a.p. as they will
only be available for two days.

CLICK HERE to go and grab it

Available formats: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, STUDIO, SCAL2, SVG and WPC.

For those of you who missed it, this weekend, we had a wonderful blog hop featuring projects our designers created to donate to the Crops Of Luv foundation. 

You can still head over and grab an additional freebie, do the hop and leave a comment to win some of our blog candy!

Here is Saturday’s BLOG HOP POST DIRECT LINK

Here is Sunday’s BLOG HOPE POST DIRECT LINK

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Be sure to come back tomorrow when our PCW Designer’s treat you to some more fabulous projects.
-Melin

Crops of Love Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the CookingWithCricut.com,  Crops of Luv Day 2 Blog Hop. This month our designers chose to create layouts for the Crops of Luv Organization.

Crops of Luv works hand-in-hand with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and creates scrapbooks for families who have children facing life-threatening illnesses.  Our hop will focus on creating 12 x 12 Scrapbook double page layouts using these themes: Princesses, Pirates, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Summer Fun (e.g. swimming), Christmas (yes, they have Christmas every Thursday at "Give Kids the World"), or general Disney themes.

They have some specific guidelines for the layouts. They need to include a journaling block or tag and mats for 3  4 x 6 pictures on each page. They also do not want the photo mats permanently adhered to the page.  That way they can flip them whichever way they need to.

We hope you will enjoy our creations! We would love for you to participate. 

You can make a two-page layout following the parameters outlined above and mail it directly to Crops of Luv c/o Roberta Baker, 11424 S. Pawnee Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Since this blog hop is also a challenge, be sure to link your project to CWC/PCW.

If you would like more information about this organization, or would like to make a monetary or supply donation, please visit their web site, www.cropsofluv.com.

UPDATE 

These Links are the DIRECT BLOG POST LINKS for each designer's projects. You can click each one to visit them individually and go directly to their project(s) for this hop.

Melin - HERE

Lynden - NEXT

Xochitl

Evelyn

Natt

Jamie L.

Larelyn

Becky

Suzanne

Jen

In case you missed yesterday’s hop, please check out yesterday’s post and grab the line up there. Here is my project for today.

PRINCESS LAYOUT

Here is a “girly” layout. I created the “Bears as Cinderella” and the with my Pazzles Inspiration Software.

Here is a close up of the full bodied “Cindy Bear”

Here is a close up of the little “Cindy Bear Topper”

 Now what would a blog hop be without a little blog candy: Up to 3 Chances to Win!

Just be a follower of this blog (sorry, no exceptions) and leave a comment to win the following:

* Yesterday’s TWO KITS (See Yesterday’s Post) 

* Kit of Princess LAYOUT (Like Cinderella Layout)

(All Contents-Paper and Embellishments, Etc.To Recreate the Layout Like Above).

* $10 Gift Certificate to Page-Kits.com

* $20 Gift Download Voucher to PaperCraftingWorld.com

FOR TWO EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN: 

Head over to my Pinterest Boards and Follow ME there AND OR 

Head over to My FB Page And LIKE US. 

Just leave an additional comment for each (Pinterest and or Facebook).

Please take a moment to leave a little bloggy love (comment) at each of the designer's blog. They have all chosen to be a part of this and donate their time, talent and projects to such a worthy cause.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for our week long CHRISTMAS IN JULY CELEBRATION!

Lastly, How about a FREE File for today!

Cutting File Available Formats: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SVG, SCAL2, STUDIO and WPC.

CLICK HERE to go and grab it then be sure to come back and follow the HOP!!!

Now on to the next blog to see what wonderful inspiration awaits. Head over to the lovely Lynden’s Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by! See You Tomorrow For Our Christmas In July KICK OFF!!!

Crops of Love Blog Hop Day1

Welcome to the CookingWithCricut.com,  Crops of Luv Blog Hop. This month our designers chose to create layouts for the Crops of LuvOrganization.

Get ready for TWO DAYS of great inspiration and project donations to such a worth while cause!

Crops of Luv works hand-in-hand with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and creates scrapbooks for families who have children facing life-threatening illnesses. 

Our hop will focus on creating 12 x 12 Scrapbook double page LOs using these themes: Princesses, Pirates, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Summer Fun (e.g. swimming), Christmas (yes, they have Christmas every Thursday at "Give Kids the World"), or general Disney themes.

They have some specific guidelines for the layouts. They need to include a journaling block or tag and mats for 3  4 x 6 pictures on each page. They also do not want the photo mats permanently adhered to the page.  That way they can flip them whichever way they need to.

We hope you will enjoy our creations! We would love for you to participate.

You can make a two-page layout following the parameters outlined above and mail it directly to Crops of Luv c/o Roberta Baker, 11424 S. Pawnee Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Since this blog hop is also a challenge, be sure to link your project to CWC/PCW (BELOW).

If you would like more information about this organization, or would like to make a monetary or supply donation, please visit their web site,www.cropsofluv.com.

Here is our line up for Today.
UPDATE
These Links are the DIRECT BLOG POST LINKS for each designer's projects. You can click each one to visit them individually and go directly to their project(s) for this hop.

Melin - HERE

Suzanne - NEXT

Larelyn

Jamie L.

Natt

Olivia

Evelyn

Court

Xochitl

Lynden

Jen

Here are the projects I created for today.

I (HEART) MINNIE LAYOUT

Here is my “girly” layout. I created the “Bears as Minnie” and the Minnie Title with my Pazzles Software.

Here is a close up of the full bodied “Minnie Bear”

Here is a close up of the little “Minnie Bear Topper”

FUN WITH MICKEY LAYOUT

Once again, I created the little bears and the Mickey title with my Pazzles Inspiration Software. The ribbon wraps around the mat so they will be able to easily slide the photo underneath. Also the full bodied bear is raised with "Foam Tape" so that once again, they can slide a photo under his head.

Close up of the little bear w Mickey Ears Topper

Close up of the little bear full body with Mickey Ears

Now what would a blog hop be without a little blog candy: Up to 3 Chances to Win!

Just be a follower of this blog (sorry, no exceptions) and leave a comment to win the following: 

* Kit of the FUN WITH MICKEY LAYOUT

(All Contents-Paper and Embellishments, Etc.To Recreate the Layout Like Above)

* Kit of the I (HEART) MINNIE LAYOUT

(All Contents-Paper and Embellishments, Etc. To Recreate the Layout Like Above)

* $10 Gift Certificate to Page-Kits.com

* $20 Gift Download Voucher to PaperCraftingWorld.com

FOR TWO EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN: 

Head over to my Pinterest Boards and Follow ME there AND OR 

Head over to My FB Page And LIKE US. 

Just leave an additional comment for each (Pinterest and or Facebook).

Please take a moment to leave a little bloggy love (comment) at each of the designer's blog. They have all chosen to be a part of this and donate their time, talent and projects to such a worthy cause.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a new lineup, new projects and MORE blog candy! Also, don't forget to add your Crops of Luv Projects Below!

Now on to the next blog to see what wonderful inspiration awaits. Head over to the lovely  Suzanne’s Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Winners Announced

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winners of Challenge #95- Buttons and Brads. The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Sue  The Scrappings of Sue

Congratulations Sue:)

Sue created this adorable puppy layout using the Life's a Beach and Alphalicious Cricut Cartridges.  You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.  As the winner Sue will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com. 

Sue, 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

Steffani- Paper Ecstasy

Sheena- Dew Drops and Glue Dots

Christmas in July. This week we are looking for your most creative Christmas in July project. 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

Cartridge Showcase: Songbird

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying you summer! Today we have Chef Natt with us today and she is going to show you 2 AMAZING projects that she created using the Songbird Cricut cartridge. I know you are dying to see what she has created so with out further ado..... here is Natt:

Tweet !  Tweet ! Today you are here with Natt Smith.

I'm going to share with you Songbird Cartridge showcase.

On this cartridge it filled with so many options for a charming font. 

There are a lot of way that you can use it to create something fun.

Let's take a look at what I make.

It's summer and my family is all about BBQ and making burger on our patio.

We called it " Picnic "

So I make this picnic napkins with our last name " Smith " on it.

On this I cut alphabet using < Flower > option. I just love how clean Cricut machine cut fabrics. 

Next project " Hello " 

If you know me my most favorite things I love to so on my Cricut projects is matting. So on this card instead of cutting on the card and matted under I switch to cut sentiment use < flower top > option. then use foam dots adhere them on top of my card.

closer look

Allright ! Tweet  Thank you so much everyone for stopping by. 

You can visit my blog at TinyNatt's blog for more inspiration.

And don't forget to come join us this weekend for the Crop of Luv blog hop!

xoxo

OMG! You have such a fun style but it is also sophisticated! I admire your talent and I am so happy to be on the Cooking with Cricut design team with you! 

If you think Chef Natt 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