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!

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 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

Dimensional 9" Bunny with the Cricut

This is Hunny Bunny-Created with the Art Philosophy Cartridge

Simple cutting, minimal artistic ability needed to make fun Critters
like these. PLUS, you can make them bigger or smaller. Imagine how big these would be if you used the "fit to page" feature! I will have to try it, and see how big they would be. Hmmm..
This is my own original pattern using the Art Philosophy Cartridge....ENJOY!

Honey Bunny

These are the parts I used from this cartridge- The height of the bunny is 9" tall.

If you are unsure of any of the shapes I am referring to here..go to
the SHAPE INDEX located under the blog title at
www.cricutcritterdesigns.blogspot.com



Part sizes not pictured above are 1" circle for eyelid-cut in half
Two White 1" circle for eyes, 2 black 1/2" circles for pupils, and 2 color of choice for behind pupils. 3/4" triangle for nose.
Add 2 strips for teeth under the cheeks.
Sponge all parts before assembly..
Start with the 4 1/2" back body part(rounded tap) and build from that. Add the Circle Body, then add the chest. Pop up the head but first make 3 little snips on each side
to add the look for fur. Add the layers to the ears. Attach behind the head.
Dryfit the face to get a pleasing look. The white eyes sit slightly under the cheeks, As well as a bit of the black pupils. The teeth get attached UNDER the cheeks too.
Pop up the eyelids and attach over the eyes. Make sure he doesnt look mad!
Add touches of white gel pen for whiskers, dots in the eyes give him life.
Lastly attach the fluffy scalloped tail.

Easter Bunny Box with the Cricut

OK, Im on a roll with bunny's. This little guys face just makes me grinHe holds a pretty good size of candy-I used Chocolate covered
raisins, of course..
I used my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge..Which you can order
from me here. It is just fantastic!!! Lets get going....

                                 Cricut Pillow Box

All supplies used are Close To My Heart

Cutting sizes using the AP Cricut Cartridge:

Pillow box (font layer) cut at 8"-Blush Cardstock

Head cut at 3-1/2" (ornament shape base layer,trim off bottom dip)

Ears , Medium Oval 2@ 1-3/4", 2@ 1/4"

Cheeks (circles) 2@ 1-1/2"

Nose, (triangle or heart) 1"

Supplies:

Ink: Hollyhock

StampSet used: Say it in Style D1283

Sweet Leaf Ribbon

Opaques Licorice Gems

Bling buttons

TECHNIQUE BLOG HOP-Quick Glitz using Glitter Gel

WELCOME to our Technique Blog Hop!! This month there are 13 of us highlighting "Quick Glitz" as shown on page 35 of the
Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book under Tips and
Techniques. This blog is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.
Let's get started!
If you are coming from Sheila Wilkersons'  blog, then you are on the right track!

Take a look at this 12x12 overlay page I created with clear cardstock,

stamps, and glitter!

Will the Cricut cut slippery material like a heavy transparency? Absolutley! I admit, I was a little nervous, but it cut it like butta!I have been kicking this idea around for awhile, and decided to give it a try. I used my Art philosophy cartridge and cut an offset circle
on my 12x12 clear sheet. Then I applied StazOn White ink with a sponge around the circle to give it the frosted window look. Then stamped all kinds of snowflakes around the page.

Add some Bling and glitz baby!

Can't wait to get a photo in there!

BEFORE-page without glitter glitz applied to page-BORING!

I used the Snowflakes stamp set #D1480, which I also was able to cut the image out with the cricut and stamped Snow Flurries #D1384. What  pretty snowflakes! I also used liquid glass to apply the bling in the center of each of the big snowflakes and some silver Glitz glitter gel (Z1482)around the center of the rhinestone. Then I used some Stardust glitter Gel and applied some swirls around the circle I cut in the page, and added some more chunky glitter on top of that! Talk about sparkle. WHoa!!! The snowflakes I cut out using the Art Philosophy cartridge, where all glittered up too, along with the "SNOW" title.
The background paper I used behind the clear page is "Magnifique".

Any Questions please feel free to e-mail me at tlcrafty1@aol.com
 or post a comment

ALSO,
Please! Check out the WHILE SUPPLIES LAST section on my website. There are lots of great deals!


Now hop on over to Debi Barber's blog.(The beginning of the hop)While there you will find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.

 Thanks for looking, and come back and visit my blog
often for some more great Cricut and stamping ideas.

one more project....

Dear Santa Card..

I used the "Believe Workshop on the Go" stamp set
to make this adorable card. The Art Philosophy Cartridge available
through Me and Close To My Heart was very helpful cutting the circles and
scallop sizes I needed to make my card look perfect.
His beard POPS off the card by using White Liquid Applique and then
heated with a heat tool (or hair dryer). It gives it the popcorn look
and then applied some crystal glitter gel to make it sparkle a little.

Love that little ribbon slide!! Looks like Santas Belt Buckle!!

Hope you found some inspiration here..
Merry Christmas!

Wonderland Holiday Organizer

Everyone could use a little organization right?
Today here in Flower Mound,Tx, it is a rainy yucky day, and its a
perfect day to stay in a craft or clean and organize stuff. I started
with my purse, which has a lot of receipts and
holiday lists stuffed here and there.  I made this little organizer which is almost too cute to use though. It is made from a 2-pocket school folder. Can you see it? Make sure you get one without the prongs in it.

I used CTMH Wonderland paper to cover the sections of the folder
and Cricut-Art Philosophy cartridge available here to make the
pretty snowflakes.
The Big white snowflake was cut at 4 1/2", the blue was cut at 3-1/2
and the small white one in the center was 2-1/2. THe beautiful rhinestone brad in the center is oh so pretty!

folder opened

Inside contents-receipts envelope,

wish list, sticky notes and calendar.

Wish list details

copy



Below shows the receipt envelope. To make this

use a lefal sized envelope and seal it closed. Cut a 1/4"

off the short end and cut a small decorative piece of

paper to make a flap and round the corners.Attach a ribbon on THE BACK before you attach the flap on the back. Fold over to the front to cever the open end of the envelope. Stamp RECEIPTS along the side.

side view-showing how to fold the 2 pocket school folder

Thanks for stopping in! Hope you try to make one of

these-Its fun and would make a cute teachers gift!

Technique Tuesday-Ghosting

WELCOME to our Technique Blog Hop!! This month there are 12 of us highlighting "Ghosting Technique" as shown on page 45 of the
  Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book under Tips and
Techniques. This blog is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit Debi Barber's blog.While there you will find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.
Let's get started!
If you are coming from Wendy's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today I made a 4x4 card using this technique with  snowflakes.

Step 1, Stamp image using Versa Mark ink. In this case, I stamped the snowflakes.Sprinkle clear embossing powder over image, tap of excess, and heat with a craft heater.

Step 2. Sponge around image with contrasting ink (Twilight, and Pacifica) to creat a negative image.

Step 3. Place clean piece of paper over embossed image. Heat with iron to transfer embossing powder to scrap paper to remove the shine of the embossing powder for a matte finish.

Attach this strip of snowflakes to a small strip of contrasting paper
and assemble your card.
The photo below shows the sizes I used and supplies. I also used
My Acrylix stamp set D1480 Snowflakes, Wonderland B&T paper and Believe workshop on The Go Stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by!
Now, Hop on over to Rachels blog, and visit her for another crafty idea, or you can start at the beginning here

9x9 Dimensional Christmas Album

WOOHOO! I finished another one of my favorite Christmas albums for 2011.
It has such a wow factor when you open it. It sparkles and has such dimension to it..I will be posting the directions for these soon.
 I have had sooo much on my plate these days-My son just finished his Eagle project, and that has taken up so much of my focus time. He started scouting in 2010 when he was 15-1/2 and has completed everything
with only 2 months before his 18th birthday in 2012..Way to go baby!!
So now maybe there will be more time to focus on the stuff that
I love TOO!!
Thanks for Checking in-Happy Creating!

Front of Album with a removable "belly band"

Inside first section-lots of sparkle!

Everything here was cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.
Want one too? click here

close up of Poinsettia-Dont you love that Brad??
To order everything shown, please go to my
website: www.traceys.myctmh.com

Supplies I used: 9x9 Memory Showcase Album Z1198
Believe Level 2 paper X7145b
Rhinestone designer brads Z360
Sweet leaf Cardstock X5639
Cranberry Cardstock 1272
Silver glitz glitter gel Z1482
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Z1686
White poster board(not CTMH)
Martha Stewart Glitter

CHRISTMAS SNEAK PEEK!

Here is just a tidbit of a peek for the December dimensional album
I have created. More will come.

I used the Believe paper pack, and the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge
to create to Poinsettia on the front and everything beautiful inside...
I cant wait to show you. Its soooo coool!!
Materials used:
z1198 My Creations Memory Showcase
x7145b Believe level 2 paper pack
z1360 Designer Brads
z1482 Silver Glitter Gel
Bulk _Believe
x5639 Sweet leaf Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
Topiary Cardstock
Poster board

If you would like to order any of the items listed, or to order the Cricut Art Philosophy , go here for more information and to order.