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Day 22: Christmas is almost here . . .



Welcome to Day 22 of the 25 Days of Christmas Crafting Showcase!  Can you believe it?  Christmas is almost here!  Is your checklist complete?  Tree all decorated, stockings hung with care, presents all purchased and wrapped?  The Design Team is almost finished with all their amazing projects and will soon settle in for a short winter's nap before next Wednesday's challenge.  Today our focus is on Christmas -- check out what the ladies whipped up!




Adrian created this beautiful card using the Cricut Christmas Solutions and
Celebrate With Flourishes cartridges.  Visit her blog for all the details!




Felicia created this super cute card using the Cricut Art Philosophy
cartridge.  Check out the details on her blog.





Jenny created this amazing 12" x 12" layout complete with real Christmas lights using
the Cricut George & Basic Shapes cartridge and a Christmas Tree cutting file
from PaperCraftingWorld.com.  Visit her blog for more details.




Designer Yolie created this adorable December calendar page to finish off our 2012 Calendar pages! Be sure to head over to her blog for all the details! If you need to download the FREE Calendar files, just see below in our FREEBIES section.





Angie used the PaperCraftingWorld.com 3-D sleigh cutting file (coming soon)
to create this beautiful gift holder  Check out the details on her blog.


Maria Elena used the PaperCraftingWorld.com Christmas Tree digi stamp
on this adorable card.  Visit her blog for more details!




Evelyn created a "12 Days of Christmas" album to preserve her family's
holiday memories using the Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge.
Visit her blog for more details. Direct Post Link

  




Jen made this cute Christmas "JOY" shirt for her daughter using the
Cricut Joys of the Season and Doodlecharms cartridges.
Check out all the details on her blog.




Melin used a digital stamp from PCW to create this cute card.


Melin used her Pazzles Inspiration and some cutting files from PCW to create this super cute layout.

Melin created this layout using her Cricut,  Joys of the Seasons and Accent Essentials Cartridges.



Melin created this layout using her  Pazzles Inspiration  and some cutting files from  PCW .

Melin crated this layout using her  Pazzles Inspiration  and some cutting files from  PCW .

Here is a close up of the cute little Cardinal.

Here is a close up of the snowman carrying a sweet little tree. 

Melin used a Digital Stamp from PCW and her Copics to create this festive holiday card.





WEEK THREE GIVEAWAYS!

LAST WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS!
This week (Dec.18th through December 25th)
enter for a chance to win the following:

YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT AND BE A FOLLOWER OF THIS BLOG. PLEASE CHECK YOUR FOLLOWING STATUS. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE DISQUALIFIED :)

See our winners page for week one winners.

Winners From Week Two Announced soon!

Week Three Prizes
Photo Coming Soon

$20 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
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* Pazzles Craft Room 1 Year Subscription
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* The Twinery Ultimate Sampler Pack
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* Cutter’s Creek $25 Gift Certificate
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* Stamp, Stamp Pad & Block Set
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Simply enter by doing the following:
  • Be a follower of this blog....sorry no exceptions. 
  • Leave a comment on at least one post during December 1st through December 8th (For this week’s prizes). Winners will be randomly selected from comments, checked for blog following compliance and announced on Saturday December 10th.



BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THEM! Check out the wonderful prizes AND extra discounts available exclusively through us during this event!
  • Pazzles - *1 yr. subscription to the Pazzles Craft Room.
  • Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company - Weekly goodies giveaways plus-- two $15 Gift Certificates and 25% off your purchase of $25 or more! USE Coupon CODE: QQ25DAYS.
  • The Twinery - Ultimate Sampler Pack Giveaway PLUS 10% off your purchase December 1-15. USE Coupon CODE: CRICUT10.Cutters Creek - *$25 Gift Certificate PLUS $10 off your purchases of $75 or more. This includes a great sake of 15-50% off most of the store AND free shipping! Use Coupon Code:HOLIDAY2011.
  • DCWV - The Paper Stack Co. - One paper stack each week.
  • PaperCraftingWorld.com - 3 Cricut Cartridges (1 each week), $20 Gift Voucher Download each week! PLUS 30% off your download purchases - USE Coupon CODE: 25days.
  • Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Elizabeth Mindemann - *Holiday Wishes Stamp Set, Ink Pad and 4x5 Block PLUS all purchases through her link from now through December will be entered into a random drawing for a scrap kit set valued at $29.95. All purchases must be through her direct link: HERE
    REMEMBER to be eligible for any of these prizes, you MUST . . .
    • Be a follower of our blog (CWC) AND
    • You need to leave at least one comment on at least one of the posts during the prize dates.

    Please only one comment per day, per visitor. All prizes will be awarded through random selection and will need to be claimed according to sponsor specs. Sorry, prizes that need to be mailed are limited to participants within the United States. Prizes that are “Online or downloadable are good world-wide.” Please also see each sponsor’s site for additional international shipping details.
    * Indicates a prize that will be awarded at the conclusion of the 25 days event.

    DAY 22 Freebies


    Holly N' Bells Vintage Graphics
    Colored Version

    Color Washed Version

    Sepia Toned Version

    Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
    This link contains the non-watermarked printable versions.
    It will not cost anything to download.


    Christmas Tree Digital Stamps
    Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
    This link contains the zip folder with all available formats.
    It will not cost anything to download.


    Christmas Tree Cutting File
    Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
    This link contains the zip folder with all available formats.
    AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SVG, SCAL2.0 and WPC.
    It will not cost anything to download.






    Thank you once again for sharing your holiday crafting time with us. We hope you are inspired and will join us again for Day 23 tomorrow!
    -The 25 Days Designers!



    Day 21 and Challenge #65: Holiday Florals


    Welcome to Day 21 of the 25 Days of Christmas Crafting Showcase and challenge day at Cooking With Cricut!  Today is all about holiday florals!  Our Designers have created some spectacular projects featuring their favorite florals.  Make sure to visit our sponsors and thank them for their support and fantastic prizes.  Also make sure to visit the Designer's blogs and leave 'em some love -- these ladies have worked hard to bring you some amazing projects over the last 21 days!  And as always, we thank you, our faithful followers for your continued support!!


    Celeste created this pretty cup of holiday cheer using the
    Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge.  Visit her blog for all the details!


    Kemma created this gorgeous card using the Cricut Sophie
    cartridge.  Check out her blog for more details.



    Adrian used the Cricut Celebrate With Flourishes cartridge to create this
    bright and cheery Christmas card.  Visit her blog for more details.


    Heather made this beautiful 12" x 12" scrapbook layout using the
    Mother's Day Bouquet and Elegant Edges Cricut cartridges.
    Check out the details on her blog!


    Elizabeth used the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to create this pretty card!

    Elizabeth used the same cartridge to create this sweet poinsettia ornament, too.
    Visit her blog for all the details!


    Evelyn made these adorable gift tags using the Poinsettia V2 cutting file
    from PaperCraftingWorld.com.  Check out all the details on her blog.

    Charlotte used the Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge to
    create this elegant holiday card.  Check out her blog for all the details!

    Yolie turned a plain gift bag into something extraordinary
    using the Cricut Ashlyn's Alphabet cartridge!
    Visit her blog for more details.


    Court created this super cute box using the Cricut Wild Card cartridge
    for her yummy looking chocolate covered pretzel rods!
    Check out the details on her blog.



    Jen embellished a dollar store glass vase with tissue paper, modge podge
    and poinsettias using the Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge to make this
    holiday candle holder.  Visit her blog for details.
    Melin used her Cricut and the Joys of the Season and Paper Lace Cartridges to create this card.

    Here is a close up of the Poinsettia.


    Poinsettia Tutorial
    Be sure to check out my Poinsettia Die Tutorial Page HERE. While it was written a few years back when I was a QuicKutz (now Lifestyle Crafts) Ambassador,  you could still apply the same concept to some Cutting file cuts or cartridge cuts you may have.
    CLICK HERE-Die Cut Poinsettia Tutorial

       




    WEEK THREE GIVEAWAYS!
    LAST WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS!
    This week (Dec.18th through December 25th)
    enter for a chance to win the following:
    (Winners will be announced for this giveaway on December 19th.)



    YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT AND BE A FOLLOWER OF THIS BLOG. PLEASE CHECK YOUR FOLLOWING STATUS. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE DISQUALIFIED :)

    See our winners page for week one winners.

    Winners From Week Two Announced soon!

    Week Three Prizes
    Photo Coming Soon

    $20 Download from PaperCraftingWorld.com
    pcw 20-gv-400
    * Pazzles Craft Room 1 Year Subscription
    craft room logo

    * The Twinery Ultimate Sampler Pack
    ultimate sampler-fixed
    * Cutter’s Creek $25 Gift Certificate
    cc-25logo

    Simply enter by doing the following:
    • Be a follower of this blog....sorry no exceptions.
    • Leave a comment on at least one post during December 1st through December 8th (For this week’s prizes). Winners will be randomly selected from comments, checked for blog following compliance and announced on Saturday December 10th.



    BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THEM! Check out the wonderful prizes AND extra discounts available exclusively through us during this event!

    • Pazzles - *1 yr. subscription to the Pazzles Craft Room.
    • Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company - Weekly goodies giveaways plus-- two $15 Gift Certificates and 25% off your purchase of $25 or more! USE Coupon CODE: QQ25DAYS.
    • The Twinery - Ultimate Sampler Pack Giveaway PLUS 10% off your purchase December 1-15. USE Coupon CODE: CRICUT10.Cutters Creek - *$25 Gift Certificate PLUS $10 off your purchases of $75 or more. This includes a great sake of 15-50% off most of the store AND free shipping! Use Coupon Code:HOLIDAY2011.
    • DCWV - The Paper Stack Co. - One paper stack each week.
    • PaperCraftingWorld.com - 3 Cricut Cartridges (1 each week), $20 Gift Voucher Download each week! PLUS 30% off your download purchases - USE Coupon CODE: 25days.
    • Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Elizabeth Mindemann - *Holiday Wishes Stamp Set, Ink Pad and 4x5 Block PLUS all purchases through her link from now through December will be entered into a random drawing for a scrap kit set valued at $29.95. All purchases must be through her direct link: HERE

      REMEMBER to be eligible for any of these prizes, you MUST . . . 
      • Be a follower of our blog (CWC) AND
      • You need to leave at least one comment on at least one of the posts during the prize dates.


      Please only one comment per day, per visitor. All prizes will be awarded through random selection and will need to be claimed according to sponsor specs. Sorry, prizes that need to be mailed are limited to participants within the United States. Prizes that are “Online or downloadable are good world-wide.” Please also see each sponsor’s site for additional international shipping details.
      * Indicates a prize that will be awarded at the conclusion of the 25 days event.

      DAY 21 Freebies


      Poinsettia Silhouette Cutting File
      Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
      This link contains the zip folder with all available formats.
      AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SVG, SCAL2.0, WPC and PDF for hand cutting or other file conversion.
      It will not cost anything to download.



      Angels Singing Digital Stamp Set REVISED
      Ms. Betty on of our readers kindly let us know that there was an error on the previous stamp set.  We have corrected them and are re-issuing them today :)
      Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
      This link contains the zip folder with all available formats.
      It will not cost anything to download.


      Poinsettia Digital Stamp
      Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
      This link contains the zip folder with all available formats.
      It will not cost anything to download.




      Vintage Graphics
      Angel in Poinsettia Wreath Graphics
      Color Washed Version


      Sepia Tone Version


      Colored Version
      Please click the "ADD TO CART" button.
      This link contains the non-watermarked printable versions.
      It will not cost anything to download.



      Now it's your turn! Show us your favorite holiday florals project -- link it up and you might just be our next Top Chef! Here are a few guidelines:
      • Must follow the challenge topic.
      • Must be a NEW project for this challenge. 
      • No back dated posts please.
      • Must have a link back to this post on your blog.
      • Must link your project post 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
      ~ The CWC Design Team