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CWC #116: Valentine Card Outreach




Happy Wednesday and welcome to our Wednesday "Crafts With Cutters" Challenge!  This week our Design Team is making Valentine cards for Madison's January "I Feel the Love" Project. 

 Here is what Madison has to say about this month's recipients:  In loving memory, the I Feel the Love Project would like to pay tribute to Victoria Leigh Soto (Vicki), a first grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary. She lost her life on 12.14.12, but six or seven (still to be confirmed) students in her classroom survived that day because of her selfless actions. It is those students that we will be making cards for this month. They are not to be forgotten. They too have suffered a tremendous loss and have experienced a tragedy that will forever change their lives. We will be making Valentine's Day cards/cards with hearts on them for these wonderful kids. All projects should be colorful and uplifting. These children are all first grade students.  

In addition, we will be collecting cards for Ms. Soto's family. These can be pretty blank cards, thinking of you cards, or any appropriate, uplifting cards that one would send to a family member after a loss. Please be sure to sign your cards. Ms. Soto's family members include her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Soto (Carlos and Donna); her sisters, Jillian and Carlee; and her brother, Carlos Matthew. Among Ms. Soto's favorite things are the color green and flamingos. 

And here is what our Designers created . . .


Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter




Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter 2





Cricut cartridge used:  Create-A-Critter 2




Cricut cartridge used:  Hannah Montana



Cricut cartridge used:  Boys Will Be Boys



Cricut cartridges used:  Paper Pups and Martha Stewart Seasonal Cakes




Now it's your turn!  We hope you will join us in bringing a little Valentine's Day love to some very deserving children -- for more information on the "I Feel the Love" Project and mailing address, please visit Madison's website.  So pull out your Valentine-y papers and join us in making kid-themed Valentine cards or heart-themed sympathy/thinking of you cards and link it up for a chance at being this week's "Top Crafty Cutter."  Here are some guidelines:

  --> Must follow the challenge topic.
  --> Must be a NEW project for this challenge; no backdated posts, please.
  --> 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!

Thanks so much for joining us for our weekly challenge.  Don't forget to click on the Designer's name to travel to their blog for more details on their fantastic projects and to leave an encouraging word or two.  We hope you'll join us Friday for our weekly Digi Desserts Fridaze!  And don’t forget about our DT CALL. If you would like to join a super fun group, then this may be your chance!!!  Click the link above for more info.

~ Jen and the CWC Designers


Cartridge Showcase: Wall Decor and More

Hi, and welcome to another Monday showcase here at MY PAPER CRAFTING.  Each Monday, one of the fabulous member of our design team will be showcasing a cartridge of their choice.  This is just a great way to get some new ideas and maybe to re-visit some of those cartridges you have not used lately.    Charlotte here from A Little Bit of Detail.  I am so excited to be here today to showcase the cartridge Wall Decor And More.  This is truly a cartridge with so many possibilities.  Today I am showing you several cards I made with some of the amazing cuts from this cartridge.





Here is the first project I have to share with you.  This is fun card I made for a friend to say Thank You for all the wonderful goodies I received before Christmas.  


The adorable papers are from The Paper Studio Stack, "I Love Baking".  The stack also comes with some wonderful stickers, such as the "Homemade" sentiment and the cute apron.  I used the Wall Decor and More cartridge to cut the teapot.


The teacups were also cut from the cartridge.  They are a border image cut.  Isn't it just an adorable border.  



This next card I made for a friend's birthday and featured it on my blog last week.


I used Spellbinder dies to cut the scalloped circle mats for the card.  


The beautiful telephone was cut from Wall Decor and More.  I just love this telephone cut.  All of the papers for this card was fro K & Co.  I finished the card with a little "Hello" sentiment and some pretty ribbon.  

Next I have a card that could be for many different occasions.  It is just so fun and happy.


These cute giraffes are from Wall Decor and More, as well as the "Think Big" sentiment.  I cut two giraffes in two different sizes  and flipped one so they would be facing different directions.  The cute little animal print buttons are from Oriental Trading.  The grass was created with an EK Success border punch and the cute ribbon came from my stash.

This next card is probably one of my favorites.  I made it last week and featured it on an earlier blog post.  


The books and lamp are a border cut from Wall Decor and More.  Is this not just an amazing border!!  The sentiment,"Dream" is stamped on on a double mat from Spellbinders and then inked in bronze and brown.  The card is embellished with five little gems, lock and key brads, and a pretty sheer brown ribbon.  The papers are from K & Co.  



This next card is a simple Sympathy card.  The sentiment is from a rubber stamp that I have had for several years. It is one of my favorite.




The butterfly on the card is a Wall Decor and More cut and I think one of the prettiest butterflies ever.  I just love the detail.  



And now, here is a card that would be great for any patriotic holiday.  The papers for the card are from Recollections.  


The start and USA were cut from the Wall Decor and More. The red mat was embossed with a cuttlebug folder.  And again, on this card, I used a border cut from Wall Decor and More. This border is just great, and I can see so many ways it can be used in so many projects.  The gems on the card are from Recollections.

If you have not taken a look at the Wall Decor and More cartridge lately, I hope this will be some inspiration for you.  I just think there are so many possibilities using this cartridge.  

25 Days Winners

Happy Sunday afternoon crafty friends,

I am so sorry it has taken me a while to get this information to all of you. In case you missed any of the days, here are links to all 25!
Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4,Day 5 , Day 6, Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14,  Day 15, Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19,Day 20Day 21Day 22Day 23Day 24 and Day 25

Now on to our winners....

Week One Winners- Chosen from those who left comments from day 1 through day 8

$10 download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
Number: 66
Ruth G said…
Love the theme and all the great projects! I’m a little late, but am excited to see what’s in store in the future! TFS!

$5 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
Number 212
Belle said...
Easter arrived to brighten a very dreary winder day!
TY for sharing!!!!


2x2 Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Die
Number: 70
bzyPTmom said...
Wonderful projects--simply amazing! Thanks for the great freebies!


Twine Pack
Number: 160
cass said...
Another day of wonderful projects, thanks


4x4 Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Die
Number: 103
Sandy Palmer said...
Another wonderful day from everyone! :)


Quick Quotes Vellum Sayings
Number: 133
Angie said...
Like your FB page too:)


Prima Flowers
Number: 109
cass said...
Wonderful inspiration again today. Thanks for the free files.


Week Two Winners- Chosen from those who left comments from day 9 through day 16.


$10 download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
Number: 356
Anonymous said...
Love the reindeer,Thank you! linda

$5 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
Number: 303
Karee Sue said...
Another day of pretty projects and great inspiration, thanks for sharing.

2x2 Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Die
Number: 323
marg0006 said...
Such adorable Christmas projects. Love the Santa 3D box, it is gorgeous. Santa's hanging feet from the chimney is so cute and funny.
marg0006 at verizon dot net

Twine Pack
CLAIMED
Number: 285
Carolyn said...
Cute projects and love the vintage girl.

4x4 Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Die
Number: 309
marg0006 said...
Love all the wonderful projects. Love the calenders. The DT did an awesome job.
marg0006 at verizon dot net

Quick Quotes Vellum Sayings
CLAIMED
Number: 357
Patty said...
Great projects as all the days have been! I missed out on the freebies cause I had a lot of running to do yesterday and my own birthday party to attend!! But still commented on all! Now I'm heading up to do day 16!!

Prima Flowers
CLAIMED
Number: 336
Joana Morais said...
Thank you for sharing your great amazing work once more :) And the freebies... ;)

Week Three Winners- Chosen from those who left comments from day 17 through day 25




$10 download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
Number: 546
bzyPTmom said...
Again, such lovely projects and great inspiration. Thanks for sharing with us and thanks for the marvelous freebies!



$5 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
CLAIMED
Number: 508
Carolyn said...
I love all the angels but I cannot download any of them today. I couldn't yesterday either but I have other days, is something wrong with the app.? Today everybody did wonderful. TFS



CTMH Stamp Set
Number: 451
Susan said...
Thank you so much for these freebies! They are great!



Twine Pack
Number: 549
cass said...
Some wonderful Christmas projects today,



4x4 Lifestyle Crafts (QuicKutz) Die
Claimed
Number: 510
KathyB said...
By the way, the vintage graphic yesterday could not be downloaded and today's files cannot be either (the links are not active)



Quick Quotes Vellum Sayings
CLAIMED
Number: 470
Decosse's Dynamite Doodles said...
Thanks so much for today's freebies.
Lisa D.



Prima Flowers
Number: 578
marg0006 said...
thanks for all the fun and wonderful designs. had a great time.
marg0006 at verizon dot net


You have one week to claim your prize. In order to claim your prize, you must email me at PCWDesigners@gmail.com be sure to put on the subject PRIZE WINNER. In the body of the email, be sure to send me your blog profile, blogger address or other means in which I can verify that you are in fact a follower of the blog and your physical, mailing address. Please note if you are a winner and you live outside the continental US, I will be happy to translate your physical winning into some Digital Stamps or Cutting Files. Unfortunately, I will not be shipping outside the United States. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Thank you once again to all who shared in our big event. We are looking forward to a super fun and crafty new year!
-Melin and the 25 Days Designers

Digi Desserts Fridaze

Happy New Year and welcome to the start of the 2013
The digi team is so excited to start this new term and share Melin's wonderful digital images which can be found at Paper Crafting World.  Remember that most of the digital stamp files come precolored and in black and white line art.  And, just like last year, we're offering a FREE digital download every week.

I'm so excited to tell you about a new twist this term.  We invite YOU to participate in our weekly posts.  Just create something using a digital image and link up at the end of the post. If you use a Paper Crafting World image you will receive 2 chances to win.  That's right!  One lucky project will be selected each week to receive a digital image from Paper Crafting World.  If you use a PCW file, please add PCW after your name.   And, it will be so much easier to participate with our Link Up because there's a tab on the home page that will bring you directly to this DDF page.  You'll have until Thursday 12 noon (EST) to link up.  The lucky winner will be announced in the next post.

Here's what our wonderful digi team has come up with this week.  You'll notice we have some new designers on our team (and are looking for a few more - see DT Call info above).

I encourage you to click on the Design Team members' blogs to find out more about each project and to leave a little bloggie love.

Sandy's Blog
PCW digi used: Let It Snow Snowman



Madison's Blog
PCW digi used: QT Patootie Rudie


The rest of our designs feature this week's FREE digital stamp:
Frankincense Bush Worship Him
Melin created this digi to celebrate this Saturday being the Dia De Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day).  The bush is a rendition of the Frankincense bush...one of the gifts bestowed upon baby Jesus. The sentiment reflects our worship rising before Him as a sweet smelling aroma.


And a second design from Sandy
additional PCW digi used: Bear and Baby Jesus 


We hope you'll enjoy your free image
 
Now it's your turn.  
Link Up your digital design for a chance to win a free image from Paper Crafting World.  
Here are a few guidelines:
    *Must use a digital stamp image (receive 2 entries if you use a PCW Digital Printable)
    *Must be a NEW project for this Link Up; no backdated posts, please.
    *Must have a link back to this post on your blog.
    *Must link your project through Inlinkz and not just your blog.
    * Must Link Up by Thursday noon (EST)
    *Must have FUN!!!
We're so happy to be back sharing our Digi Desserts Fridaze and especially thrilled that you can join in our fun.  We're looking forward to seeing your digi goodness!
Larelyn and the MPC digi gals



CWC First Challenge of 2013

Good morning crafty friends,
We hope your new year is off to a great start! We are so happy to be back to our regular schedule. But we are working on some extra fun stuff and will be looking forward to sharing everything in the weeks and months to come!!!!
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So on to our first challenge of 2013. Our DT Coordinator Jen saw where there was a collection for snowflakes for Newtown. The request was so that they could decorate the new facility the children will be returning to. So we wanted to participate and send them on. HOWEVER, due to a huge response, they are no longer taking the snowflakes. So we have decided to decorate our own homes, craft areas, etc.  to show our collective support.
Showcase Coordinator Charlotte also suggested that we could send them on to the school board and they could use them for their facility or other facilities…. so here is the address for them.

Newtown Board of Education:
3 Primrose St. Newtown CT 06470.

Here is what our designers came up with.
brenda
Cartridge Used: Imagine and Frosty Cartridge
brenda imagine frosty-500

charlotte
Cricut Cartridges Used: Joys Of The Season and Winter Lace
charlotte joys of season-wlace-500

jennifer r
Cricut Cartridge Used: Create A Critter 2
jennifer r cac2-500

lynn b
Cricut Cartridge Used: Joys Of The Season
lynn joseasn-500

suzanne
Cricut Cartridges Used: Winter Lace, Home Accents and Gypsy Wanderings
suzanne wlace-homeaccents-gypsywanderings

madison
Cricut Cartridges Used: Accent Essentials and Winter Woodland
madison acessent- wwoodlnd-500
madison2-500
madison3-500


melin
Cricut Cartridges Used: Winter Is In The Air and Winter Lace
snowflakewreath-500
snowflakewreath2-500

Now it's your turn!  Link up your snowflake project for a chance at being our newest "Top Crafty Cutter!"  Here are some guidelines:
--> Must follow the challenge topic.
  --> Must be a NEW project for this challenge; no backdated posts, please.
  --> 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!
Thanks so much for joining us for our weekly challenge.  Don't forget to click on the Designer's name to travel to their blog for more details on their fantastic projects and to leave an encouraging word or two. 
We hope you'll join us Friday for our weekly Digi Desserts Fridaze! 

Don’t forget about our DT CALL. If you would like to join a super fun group, then this may be your chance!!!
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~ Melin and the CWC Designers