Gingerbread House

You must go visit Crafty Sisters and see how this Amazing Gingerbread House was made from a wooden puzzle dollhouse from Micheal's.

Scotch ATG Adhesive Guns - Overview

Gypsy for Sale

Okay everyone, I have a Gypsy that I am going to sell. I has the Cartridges Birthday Cakes, Cake Basics, Cindy Loo, Elegant Cakes, Freshly Picked, Holiday Cakes, Mini Monsters and Wall Décor and More and of course Gypsy Font and Wanderings. The Cartridges will be included.

This Gypsy was loaded the eight Cartridges and used for a few Demonstrations. I am looking to sell everything for $250.00 that is the Gypsy for $80.00 and the Cartridges for $20.00 each with no tax. Price also includes S/H. Payment will be done through PayPal.

Birthday Cakes and Cake Basics

Cindy Loo and Elegant Cakes

Freshly Piked and Holiday Cakes

Mini Monsters and Wall Decor and More

They have to be sold together because the Cartridges are already linked to the Gypsy.

So that is 1 Gypsy, 8 Cartridges for $250.00 with no S/H charge and no Tax. Payment by PayPay.

It is packed and ready to be shipped

all it needs it your name and address.

Throw Back Thursday Challenge~121 "Food"

This is a Challenge from:

 http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2010/11/throwback-thursday-challenge-episode121.html

The theme is "Food" so I decided to do a GingerBread Man. I was going to use "FROM MY KITCHEN" Cart on my Gypsy, but I liked the Gingerbread man from "JUST BECAUSE CARDS' Cart more. I also cut out the stencil oval from the same Cart. The ribbon was from MakingMemories "Cajun." I used white brads for the candied buttons. The embossed Panel was from the ProvoCraft - CuttleBug "Polka Dots."

This was my first time using "Peachy Keen Stamps." I really really like them. My Gingerbread mans face was done from the set PK-573 Basic Paper Doll Faces for Paper Dolls from 3" to 4"

Converting Wood Mounted Stamps to Cling Mount Stamps

Lemon-Aid Cake

 This was the Lemon Aid that I made with Gum Paste that I colored and with the Cricut Cake to go on the cake from the SuperMarket that matched the Lemon Aid Invitations for out family cook out.

Two Peas in a Pod

I made this Congratz card for a friend of mine that found out that she is having twins, two little girls due near the end of Jan 2011.

Made with "New Arrival" Cricut Cartridge and the Pattern Paper is Heidi Grace Designs - Sweet Pea.

A "Just Because" Card for my Husband

I saw this on a FaceBook Post and my husband liked it alot, so I made him a "Just Because" Card made from the Cricut "Just Because" Card Cartridge.

Lemon-Aid Cook-Out Invitation

Get Well Bouquet

Joy's Life Cricut Vinylology DVD Commerical #2

A must have for a Scrappers office from Office Depot.

Post it Note Purse and Scotch Tape Shoe

Post it Note Purse

Scotch Tape Shoe

Cricut Mat Prep

Cricut Imagine by ProvoCraft (trimmed)

Another Cake Favor Box

Here is my version of the slice of cake cut from the "Tie the Knot" Cricut Cartridge

I will make and post a completed cake soon.

Cake Favor Boxes

This is a Cake Favor Box that I saw and want to create

These are the cuts that I did from "Tags, Bags, Boxes & More" Cricut Cartridge

Cricut IMAGINE! Compatible with cartridges AND gypsy!!!

Thanks...for your support Card

This is a card that I have been thinking of making for a while now.
I thought is would be a cute card for a female friend to give to another female friend.

Since I just got my new glue called "The Best Glue Ever," by http://www.scraperfect.com/ , I thought this would be a great way to try it out.

I really wanted to see if could really put on ribbon with this glue with out it the glue bleeding through the ribbon. And it did great. Here is a link to see how to do it; http://scraperfect.com/unkit-live-features-scraperfect-may-3-2010/

The Bra is from the "Forever Young" Cricut Cartridge. I cut the Bra at 3" and I welded the words " Thanks" and "For your support" with the Gypsy.
I just made a panel (pink) and wrapped and ribbon around the panel. And placed the Bra and the word "T...hanks" on the panel and place the panel on the front the card. The placed the welded words "For your support" on the inside of the card.
 
I used the Colligraphy Collection for the Font. But I am going to change the Font, because it was very hard to work with once it was cut. The letters were very thin. Next time I think I will at lest use the Shadow function.

How to Use the Gypsy Hide Contour & Gypsy Layers

Gypsy Update Hide Contour Feature

Ways to Weld with the Cricut Gypsy

Cricut Gypsy - How to Search for an Image

I am in the Circle

The Cricut Circle

 My Cricut Circle Kit came in today while I was out at the Supermarket.

Best Buys is being added.

I just found out last night that Best Buys is being added to our stores for us to do Demostrations. One of the Best Buys is in Downingtown PA, in the same lost as JoAnn's were I do demostrations on Saturdays. I put in for Best Buys on Fridays. I should know by today if I get that one.

The ultimate crafter's bathroom.

HGTV

Masculine Birthday Card

Scrapbook Desigh & You

Scrapbooking is more than just the completed layout. It’s the process, the community and the enjoyment of preserving your family memories making this hobby so completely unique.

Eleven years ago when Joy Macdonell (co-owner of the first scrapbook store in the Washington DC area) first discovered that traditional scrapbook classes did not teach how to develop a strong scrapbook foundation, she set out to write her own curriculum. After two years of test marketing the SDU® program in her store, Joy approached then CEO of EK Success Brands, Chris Skinner, about the potential of offering SDU to scrapbookers across the globe. What began was a passionate focus by EK Success Brands to provide innovation and inspiration through education. Scrapbook Design & You® (formerly Scrapbook Design University) has gone from a single store in Fairfax, VA, to more than 1,500 stores with over 350,000 students in 9 countries, and is currently the only comprehensive program of its kind available today for scrapbooking.

Scrapbook Design & You® is now comprised of four 2-hour classes and teaches beginner through advanced scrapbookers the essential scrapbook theories and principles of design. Joy's philosophy is "there is no wrong way to scrapbook, but if you know the fundamentals, you will be empowered to create any page with your own style." In these classes students learn about the emotional value of scrapbooking along with the basics on how to plan and prepare for a scrapbook project.


Class 1 - Scrapbook Basics

In Scrapbook Basics, students discover the inspiration that comes from creating scrapbooks. This class will orient all levels of papercrafters to the tools of the trade, practical organization and the elements of scrapbook design. Learn step-by-step how to create focus and unity through a variety of matting techniques and leave class with a full understanding of the elemental components of scrapbooking.


Class 2 - Building Blocks of Design
A working knowledge of color theory and its relation to designing scrapbook pages is essential to the development of well structured layouts. Combining this understanding with the building blocks (photographs, journaling, titles, enhancements, color, line, letter and shape) and the principles of design structure will assist scrapbookers in the creation of strong layouts that complete a balanced and unified story.


Class 3 - The Power of the Pen

A picture is not always worth a thousand words. It is vital that every scrapbook designer develop an appreciation for the integration of the written word on a scrapbook page. The Power of the Pen will provide students with basic writing techniques and exercises to assist in the development of engaging titles and impact filled journal entries. Additionally, students will begin to understand the influence that hand lettering has on their reader, and how to incorporate their personal script into each design.


Class 4 – The Final Touch

Embellishing scrapbook pages is a true testament in the development of a papercrafter's design process. Page enhancements such as titles, stickers and punch art, allow the designer to create balance, rhythm, movement, contrast and depth with a layout. Design spectacular titles, learn techniques that give new vitality to your collection of stickers, develop knowledge of punch maintenance and the incorporation of punch art design in layout design.

Following the first class, students are asked to bring their basic tools to class, along with photos and materials with which to make their first project. Instructors work hands-on with their students to assist in taking the principles and theories of each lesson and provide practical application through creating a layout. Once students have completed the Scrapbook Design & You program, they are well on their way to making their first scrapbook album and achieve a graduate status complete with certificate and pin from EK Success Brands.

In 2009, EK Success Brands expanded the outreach of the SDU program, and in addition to local scrapbook stores, Scrapbook Design & You is now offered in AC Moore, Jo-Ann and beginning this summer will be offered in all Michaels stores as well. As a result, Joy Macdonell along with SDU Education Manager, Shane Hershey have built a team of Certified SDU Instructors who have mastered the complexities of design and are ready to teach students how to understand design elements in order to create scrapbook pages effortlessly.

For anyone wishing to become a part of this ever growing team of passionate teachers, they can apply at www.eksuccess.com/SDUteach.

For more information or to find a location offering SDU near you visit: http://www.scrapbookdesignandyou.com/.

Article from CraftCritique.com 

Custom Crops at CHA 2010 - Amazing products from ScraPerfect

Blogging Challange

I am going to try and Blog something on a regular basics. I have been trying this from time to time but have never been very successful. Since this is my Scrapbooking/Crafting Blog I guess that means I have to do more Scrapbooking and Crafting so that I have some thing to post and blog about.

Dora Birthday Invitation

This is my version of "Dora The Explorer"

I have landed a dream job.

I am going to Chicago IL, Friday April 23rd. With all expenses paid; plane, hotel and meals. It will also be a paid training. It is for doing Demonstrations for the Cricut Provo Craft and accessories. When I get back Monday April 26th, I will be doing Demonstrations every Saturday in May and June at Joann’s in Downingtown, PA.

Now if I can make this in to a full time Monday thru Friday kind of thing. There is hope, I like near an AC Moore, Michael’s and Joann’s. I am also near a Wal-Mart, Costco’s.

Joy - Music Notes

This is a card that I made as a Sympathy Card, but it can be used as a Multipurpose Card.

The panel was made from the Provo Craft's CuttleBug Music Notes Folder and the "Joy" was cut out on my Cricut Expression using the "Joy of the Season" Catridge.

Princess and Frog

This was a Birthday Invitaton that was made for a 7 year old Princess. I cut the Princess and the Frog from the Cricut Cartridge "Paper Dolls Dress Up." I cut the "It's a Party" with the Cricut Cartridge "Celebration," I cut the words in the same color Pink cardstock as the panel and cut the shadow out in Purple cardstock.

Families Together

I made this card for a church member for "Welcoming" new family members.
I just love my Paper Dolls Cartridges for my Cricut. For this card I used the Every Day Paper Dolls.

Male Birthday Card

This card I cut out the "Happpy Birthday" with my Cricut Expression using the "Paper Pups" Cartridge.

Gypsy

Guess What?

My mother just called me and said she was at Joann's and is picking up a Gypsy for me. I am like too excited. I will be posting back soon with a pic of it and some more info about it.

She should be here in a little while, Joann's and ACMoore and only 5 minutes away from me.

cards made during the Nor' Eastor of 2/10

I made over 100 of these "Purse Cards"