JUST SAY'IN-  PLEASE DONT COPY ANY OF MY PHOTOS I HAVE POSTED AND CLAIM THEM AS YOUR OWN AND POST ON YOUR OWN WEBSITE AS ITEMS FOR SALE OR TAKE CREDIT AS IF YOU HAVE MADE IT!  THATS LIKE.... COPYRIGHTED.

I KNOW ITS LIKE, A COMPLIMENT IF YOU LIKE MY CREATIONS, BUT HEY... DONT STEAL. OKIE DOKIE?

Monogramed Apothecary Jar

        Homemade Apothcary Jar with vinyl monogram using

   the Cricut cartridge.

Isnt this soooo pretty? Apothecary jars are all the rage,I made this jar with pieces and

parts from my local Hobby Lobby.

I used Satin black spray paint and sprayed everything that wasnt

already black, then gave it a coat of spray satin varnish.

I used the Cricut cartridge "Tie the Knot", and

I just made another one using my SCAL and a font I found on

the internet.

Here are some pictures of the steps to make one of these..

I added a wooden disk under the jar to make it look

more chunky. There are many on pinterest and the internet

that do not have this step. I think it gives it more

substance to add this piece.

                                       The lid of the jar comes with a siver lid-I just painted it also
                                                and added another wooden disk and then the finial.

Ta Daaa!

EASTER BUNNY CARD-made with the cricut!

Bunny Card
Here is an Easter card I made using my Cricut and the Art Philosophy
Cartridge. I saw one similar that used punches, And I dont remember where to give credit..Because I so WOULD! But this uses the CRICUT.
Lets start...
I first cut out a hole to the card front at 1 3/4" with the cricut and added Brown Bag ink around the edges of the hole, Then I added the bunny bottom and face using a 1 3/4" circle. Attach the body to the INSIDE of the card and then add the head to the front using dimensionals pop dots... Isn't he Cuuuute??

Use a marker for the whisker details, and

the feet pads. Add dimensional pop dots to the feet.

All product used are Close to My Heart

Recipe:

Paper: Craft, Daisy white

Ink: HollyHock, Black, Brown Bag

Cutting sizes: Body 1 3/4" circle,Head 1 3/4" (ornament base trimmed), ears & feet 3/4" md oval, inside ears &feet 1/2" md oval

Cheeks 3/4" circle, Tail 3/4" Scallop circle x2, nose 1/2" triangle, or heart.

Accessories: Liquid Applique (for the fluffy tail)

and Licorice opaques gems for the eyes,

Pink Button

Banner cut at 2 1/2" for sentiment

Border was made with a ruler and a marker, then freehand the

squiggles. Love that effect!

Silly Saturday Post....

Hello friends, and thanks for stopping by! At the end of
the week it's nice to have a little laugh. If you have never seen
this dog before-he is an overnight sensation and the video went
viral. Just love his big brown eyes.

Bunny Basket with the CRICUT

This adorable Bunny Basket/Box can be made easily with the Art Philosophy
Cricut cartridge. This little cutie is the same face used on the bunny card
and the Bunny Pillow box posted earlier. A fellow CTMH consultant, Emmy Rackley modified it from the pillow box, and added it to the purse box, Wonderful! Fill it up with some candy and sweets, it's sure to be a hit!

Perfect for Childrens Church,
Co-workers, Crop buddies!

Look at the tail! Tee-hee sooo cute!!

For directions please visit the TEMPLATES TAB.

Cricut Craft Room Tutorial-Learn How!

Discover how to use Cricut^® Craft Room—the free online design software that makes it easier to create projects with your Cricut^® machine—in this step-by-step tutorial.
Discover how to stretch 700 images into MANY more and learn to
meld the letters together into one! Ever wonder how to do that?

Easy St Patty's Project

Here is my little contribution to St Patricks Day..A lucky Charm!
Well, its a wand, but you can make it into anything you want, even
a card..

Cutting Sizes

Using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge:

3" Green Scallop Circle (Base)x2

2 1/2" Kraft or Bamboo C/S Circle

2" Orange Scallop circle(Hair)

1 3/4" Blush CS (Face)

1/2" x2 Circles (ears)

3/4" circle (nose)

3/4" Orange (Leaf) (mustache)

1 3/4 Base Cupcake,Green (hat)

2 1/2" banner for sentiment

1/2 x 2" strip rounded for brim, Green

small strip for black hat accent and gold pen for buckle

Licorice Opaques Gems, (eyes)

To make the hat, cut the cupcake out and cut off where the icing

starts. Turn it upside down, and that is the shape for his hat.

Stamp sentiment on banner and use a 3D glue dot to attach to

a bamboo skewer and place the other 3" green circle over the

back covering the stick. Attach ribbon,sentiment,eyes , and button

and you have your lucky charm wand!

Cricut Mini Album-Video

Check out this Video on how to create a cute mini album
For a fun way to use up an eclectic array of papers, stamped images, and Cricut^® shapes, a mini album is the perfect choice! Learn how to make an 8" × 5" mini album from start to finish for a cute little scrapbook full of variety and personality!

Just a Note Card-Clean & Simple

Hello There!  Today I wanted to share another quick and

simple note card I made using my scrap stash.

 

I cut out "NOTE" using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge

and added colored strips of card stock on the back.

The new adhesive backed Silver Shimmer Trim (try saying that fast!)From Close to My Heart adds

just the right sparkly touch.

Easy and quick card!!

Thanks for stopping by...

:-)

Clean & Simple Card

This was possibly one of the quickest and easiest cards I have done

in a while. It's clean and simple isnt it?

Inspiration came from Cristina Kowalczyk at My paper secret.

 

 

I used the Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut out the hearts...

Then backed the hearts with strips of colored CTMH cardstock.

For the sentiments I actually cheated and used a font I had in Microsoft

Word and printed on cardstock and cut in strips. I bumped them

up with some pop dots.

Simple and clean.... And Quick!!

Cricut Artiste Elf

I just love making these pieced characters. They can be used for scrapbooking, bulletin boards at school. Would love to hear what you used your for!
I have made printable directions for the WHOLE body of my
little elf under the template tab above.

12" tall

 

 

 

New! ELF JUMBO CANDY CANE TOPPER

Here is a new addition to the Candy Cane Toppers.
This is my little Elf I created using the Cricut Artiste!
Super easy to do too!  I am Working on a printable
sheet like the other toppers, but I will go ahead and
post the cutting sizes so anyone wanting to make these
can get started.

**Go to the Template Tab and you will find printable
    direction sheet.



ELF Jumbo Candy Cane Topper

 

All supplies used are CTMH unless otherwise

Stated.
Supplies:
Cardstock- Parchment,Holiday Red, Autumn Terracota, Sunflower, Black,White Daisy, Indian Corn Blue
Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Jumbo Candy Cane, Glitter.

Directions:
Head (Pg 79 - 3D shape ornament  cut at 5")
         Parchment CS
Ears  ( Pg 54 - "F" accent 4  cut at 3/4" x2) 
         Parchment CS
Nose ( Pg 36 - "6" accent 2 cut at 1" ) Parchment CS
Hair  (Pg 70 - "Happy Birthday accent 4, cut at 
         1-1/4") x3 -Autumn Terracota CS
Hat   ( Pg 61 - "Z" Shift, 3D Object, cut at 14")
         Holiday Red CS
Hat Brim ( Pg 70 - "Happy Birthday" accent 4.
               cut at 1-1/4") White Daisy CS
Eyes ( 1" punch, then cut in half-Parchment,
        Cut 2, White Daisy, 3/4 circle Indian corn 
        blue x2, 1/2" circle Black x2.
After all pieces are cut, begin accenting the edges with ink pads to get the shading you like. I used HollyHock Ink to create the cheeks and nose colors.
Attach the nose ( I bumped it up a bit), then assemble the eyes and attach just behind the nose. Dry fit the hair around the face before attaching the white brim.
You will need to trim the brim (cupcake liner) so it doesnt look so much like a sailor hat. I cut the angle off.
Then attach your ears, and then fold the red hat and attach behind the brim.
Glitter the Santa hat and attach the bell( I used the Marvy Bell Punch).
And lastly put the twinkle in his eye, and draw the mouth and inside of ears, and eyebrows.
Attach to candy cane with a super glue dot.
EASY!!


Also I took him a little bit further and created the whole body for this cute little fellow!
His body was also made with the Artiste Cartridge, even the boots and the furry cuffs (cupcake shape cut at 1-1/4")
except for his arms and legs, which were cut using the
Art Philosophy (long skinny oval).
His little green outfit was cut at 5" with the shield shape.

 



 

JUMBO CANDY CANE TOPPERS-They're Back!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
CREATE THESE ADORABLE CANDY CANE TOPPERS USING THE CRICUT ART PHILOSOPHY CARTRIDGE!

Check back after Dec 1st, Im hoping to add an elf to the trio!

Actual Size about 12"

Dont you just love making Christmas projects? I sure do... These were super simple to make using the NEW Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. You can only get this exclusive cartridge through Close to My Heart HERE..You wont believe all the really neat stuff you can make! From Scrapbooking to boxes to 3D flowers to these fun little guys above. These were so simple I taught a Girl Scout troop how to make them! You just gotta have this new Cricut Cartridge! Im sure it will be your favorite.

 

If you would like to make some of these on your own I have made some simple cutting directions. Go to the TEMPLATES TAB

Directions are posted seperate in the right hand column of the blog.

INSTRUCTIONS for Snowman Candy Cane Topper

SNOWMAN JUMBO CANDY CANE TOPPER
using the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to My Heart

Instructions for Reindeer Candy Cane Topper

INSTRUCTIONS for Santa Candy Cane topper

SANTA JUMBO CANDY CANE TOPPER
using the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to My Heart

PAPER FLOWER WREATH-Made with the CRICUT

Create this beautiful paper wreath or candle ring by using the Art Philosophy Cartridge and your Cricut.

Each Flower was cut in sizes ranging 3 to 4 1/2" in various

shades of our beautiful cardstock. I selected 4 different flower variations and rolled them up, and secured with a little bit of hot glue.

Then I started arranging them on the styrofoam base (12") ring with

a corsage pin that has the pearl end on it. The result is just amazing

when it is all finished.

This wreath I made was recently published in the March 2012 issue of

Cricut Magazine! WooHoo.

I submitted it as a candle wreath with a big glass hurricane.

But they changed it to a wreath. Either was its pretty fall decor!

If you would like to purchase one of these AMAZING cartridges

that has 700 options on it, click here.

Make your Cricut Mat new again!

Refurbish your Cricut Mat

This is the easiest, fastest, cost effective and healthiest way to refurbish a Cricut mat that I personally have discovered that actually works well.

1. Start with your used mat, a sink and a scrapper (old credit card works well).

2. Get yourself a bottle of Goo Gone (spray is the best) and then spray your mat. Wait a couple of minutes.

3. Scrape away. It should be an easy process, if not spray more and/or wait a little longer.

4. Wash with warm soapy water and dry.

5. Use this product. Zig glue wide.

6. When the glue is wet it comes out blue. Run the applicator down the mat in lines avoiding the no cut areas. IT ONLY NEEDS ONE COAT! Let dry (glue will turn clear) and place mat protector on the mat until ready for use.

 

AND THE WINNER IS.......

The Winner of the SWEET TOOTH CRICUT CARTRIDGE
is Suzanne A. You know who you are if you visited my website
and placed your order with me.
You have one week to contact me and claim your prize.WOOHOO!

Cartridge Giveaway- Last night to enter!

Tonight is the last night to enter for the Cricut Cartridge Givewaway.
Featured cartridge is "SWEET TOOTH BOXES".

Winner will be anounced tomorrow and you will have 1 week to claim your prize!...

Go to www.traceysanders.ctmh.com and place your order
to win!

Cricut Art Philosophy Witches Hat

How do you create a paper witches hat for a Funkin Pumpkin?
Well with the Cricut Art Philosophy of course! Isn't this too cute?
I first started making a witches hat for my pumpkin, then it turned into

a whole Mr Potato head type thing. I cut the eyes with the Cricut, and used the 3D flower layer to make the eyelashes for her eyes.  The little spider dangling from the witches hat was made from the Bling Assortment Buttons from Close To My Heart and some black waxy flax. The mouth is made from pewter brads, and the hat is made from our paper line Mischief.

Notice the dangling spider from the tip of the hat.

Step 1 Cut brim at 8-1/2"
The Cone is a 12" circle
Quartered and attached
with Liquid glass.

Step 2 Add the scallop layer cut at 8-1/4"

Step 3 Add a layer of color
under the dots

The finished hat

I'm having so much fun with this cartridge, and I'm sooo glad that Close To My Heart has partnered up with Cricut to create this awesome new cartridge. If you would like to purchase one of these, or earn one for free, Contact me so we can begin working on a plan to make sure you get it!!

Click here to visit my my Website.

                                        Happy Crafting!

Ghostly Treat Box & Candy Slider

What a Great little extra treat this would be to a teacher, or best friend! I used Close to My Hearts' Cricut Art Philosophy to cut

the box and to make the ghost!! Booooo

I cut the box using the "fit to page" option on my Cricut

expression. The Ghost face was cut at 4 1/2", the eyes started at

1 1/2" and worked my way down to smaller sizes. The nose was

a 1 1/4" circle.

I used My Acrylic stamp set C1462 All Hallows Eve.

The bat was a punch that I attached to a small piece of wire

and wrapped it around a pencil, then attached under the

stamped image.

Add a Candy Bar Slider

Items needed to make the slider

• 6" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock for candy cover
• 3 1/2"x 6" piece of B&T for belly band (optional)
• Scoring tool
• Sticky Strip™
• Ribbon (about 30" needed)
• Big Hershey™ bar
• Stamps
• Scissors
• Ink
• Hole punch
• Additional cardstock for decoration

Score cardstock at 1 3/4", 2", 4 1/2, 4 3/4 .
close with redline tape.
attach accent piece around for belly band. Punch hole thru both sides
in the middle at the end for the ribbon.
Put ribbon thru hole and pull up even. Place candybar in the candy cover while sliding it down the middle of the ribbon. Tie a bow at the
end after your candy bar is inside.
Congrats! you have just created a slider!! pull the end of the candy bar with the ribbon and it will magically go back in with the ribbon
untied. For more information or a video on how to do this visit
Split Coast Stampers..

"SPOOKY" Project Workshop

October is going to be a SPOOKY good time! We will
be making this project using 12" paper mache letters and the NEW Moonlight Paper Packet X7161b and dimensional elements X7161c.
Creativity is a breeze with the Cricut ARTISTE cartridge Z1790.
Those little coffins, tombstones, BOO, EEK, and black cat were all cut out using the ARTISTE. Even the spider web border and skeleton.
I cant wait to get started on this! The dates are Oct 11th & 12th
at 6:30pm
Use the coupons posted on my blog to get a discount on the paper mache letters at JoAnns

 

**UPDATE!**

I have also added Black Flourish Sparkles Z1745 $4.95

AND Black & Grey Rhinestone Asst Z1327 $2.95

There is also an extra $5 supply fee for this

workshop for extra paper and ribbons.

Dont Forget to Pre-paint the inside and outside edges

with black acrylic paint. (the back too if you are super

picky about the back showing).

NEW!-Cricut Cartridge Giveaway!!

This Months Featured Cricut Cartridge giveaway is

SWEET TOOTH BOXES

 

 

What do you have to do to be entered in the drawing?

Place an order or $75.00 or more on my website

HERE

between Sept 1-Oct 15th,  And become a follower

of my blog.  When the winner is announced on October 16th,

you will have 1 week to email me back to claim your prize.