April Showers - CWC DT Project

This week at Cooking With Cricut, the theme was April Showers. We had to design a project where the focus was rain or water. My interpretation - if there is rain, there's an umbrella :). I made this fun 3D project, and have since thought of so many different ways to use it....party favors, center pieces, etc (I'm thinking baby showers). The possibilities are endless if you change up the paper, colors, and accents! Hope you like it!

Here's the umbrella side up.... And here it is filled with Hershey's...

Whimsical Wednesday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Whimsical Wednesday Grand Opening Blog Hop! We are glad you could join us! You should have arrived from Gigi's. If you're just stopping by and would like to join in on the fun, you can start at the beginning by clicking here.

A collegue at work wanted something unique as a way to say 'thank you' to her child's teachers, and after playing around with the design for a while, this is what I came up with....a Spring-themed, strawberry-filled basket. The best part?! It's filled with Hershey Kisses! These turned out so cute, and she loved them so much, that she decided to show them off at school. Needless to say, I've been taking orders for a week and a half, and have already sold more than 10 for Easter....

Recipe:

TBBM - box cut @ 3.1

*Sized down to 1" sides

My Community - fence cut @ 4.25"

MS All Occasions Cake - grass border cut @ 2.75"

Mini Monograms - tag border cut @ 3.43

George - tag rectangle cut @2.94"

Paisley - tag strawberry cut @ 1.24"

Wild Card- "You are special" cut @ 6.78"

Makin' the Grade - "BERRY"cut @ .49"

Strawberries instructions can be found here. I know there's also a Gypsy file going around on the MB that I will be glad to share if you e-mail me at txscrappermom@hotmail.com

Please be sure to visit all the blogs in the hop to see what the talented Design Team has in store for you! There is also such fun grand prizes sponsored by The Kraft Outlet and Prairie Bird Boutique, you won't want to miss out!

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Amber

*I'm entering this into the Scrapbookaholic By Abby Challenge #2 & Fantabulous Cricut

Whimsical Wednesday Challenge Blog

The Whimsical Wednesday Challenge Blog is up and running, and guess what their first prize is? Peachy Keen Stamps - my favorite! Make sure to swing by to check out the blog, become a follower and leave a comment to win! Our design "inauguration" will be our very first blog hop on April 1st, which will showcase all of the designers' work. I can't wait for you to see what I made! It's one of my favorite projects so far, and it's also been a "hot item" at work - I've sold about 8 or 9 and I just made it over Spring Break! Check back April 1st to take a look!

See you then!!

Birthday Gift Tag - CWC DT Project

This week at Cooking with Cricut we had to design something using a lion or a lamb. I haven't had a chance to use one of my new cartridges, Life's a Party - which has the cuttest lion on it- so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get it out. Here's what I came up with...

Exciting News!

Erika from Cricut Love and Stephanie from Always Crafting have teamed up to run the new Whimsical Wednesday Challenge Blog and I have been invited to come on as a Design Team Member! I will be on Team A (cards & altered items) every other week.

The "Grand Opening" of the blog will be Friday, April 1st @ 6:00p.m. EST- there will be lots of inspirations and prizes, so be sure to join us!

My TX Stampede Calling Card Stash

I had a BLAST at the Texas Cricut Stampede!! Not only did I meet up with quite a few people that I've "known" through the MB, but I also made lots of new friends...and found out about lots of places in the DFW area to scrap! Anyways, I wanted to share the wonderful stash of calling cards I got - 107 total (+one of my own) - it was amazing seeing the designs everyone created...

Here's a close-up of just a few of my favorites...

Calling Cards for the Stampede

I am finally finished with my calling cards! Talk about last minute - the Stampede is tomorrow and I designed, cut and assembled them all in one day. I wanted something simple, but cute...yet not too "kiddie" like. Does that make sense?! Anyways, if I have some time later this evening, I'm going to try to decorate the little box I found to carry them in - which just happens to be the perfect size!

My calling cards...
Times 108...

St. Patty's Day

St. Patty's Day is just around the corner, so what better theme than "Green" for this week's challenge at Cooking with Cricut (at least 2 shades, to be in particular)?! Have you ever tried green beer? I hear it's popular around this time of year. I haven't personally tried it myself, but I'm sure it gets you into the "celebrating mood" for this fun holiday! That was my inspiration for this week's project...

Green bear anyone?!

And what's a little celebration without some food?

Some devil's food cupcakes filled with cream cheese...

Bring on Spring!

Guess what?! I have been offered the wonderful opportunity to be a guest designer for Tracy at Craft Junkie Too. I am so very excited an honored to have been chosen! Thaks for stopping by to check out my project for the "Bring on Spring" theme...

Recipe:

Umbrella/rain boots: Nate's ABC's

Flowers: Mother's Day Bouquet

"Spring": Gypsy Wandering

Circle & Scallped Circle: Mini Monograms

My 1st Fondant Cake

Sorry I've been MIA, but I'll be back to crafting this weekend - promise! Meanwhile, I wanted to post a picture of my very 1st fondant cake. I have very much enjoyed class, and last night was the last day - so this is my final project! Enjoy!!