Cricut Circle October Project Entry

I used vinyl and metal to create this spooky candle holder for my October Cricut Circle challenge. I combined to pumpkin heads from the Happy Hauntings cartridge. I had to fanagle the heads just a little to get more light to come through so one could see the face. It is the first time I used this material and I like how it came out. Thanks for looking!

Echo Park Cricut Circle Challenge

Cricut Challenge Week of April 7, 2011-Sketches

This week's challenge called for a sketch and a layout/project of choice. Oftentimes, I use sketch to create my layouts. I may choose the photo and then decide where I want to go. For example, I chose a picture of my daughter and dog. ThThe photo shows the two playing in the snow. I went with pinks, reds, and blues for the colors. Next, I knew I needed to use at least two Cricut cuts. I have several winter carts and decided on Speaking of Winter and Mr. Frosty. I used my imagine to color and cut the paper.

ON the sketch, I drew out which papers, shapes and embelishments. I also make notes about supplies needed. The sketch really helps to organize my layouts. A sketch also helps me to be organized and less mess in a small scrap area.

Sometimes, I let the paper lead me to design a layout. I have been drawn to Pink Paislee and Crate Paper lately. I have bought several paper kits. Paper kits or any monthly kit like Noel Mignon are easy to work with because everything is coordinated for you. The Imagine carts allow for easy coordination, as well. I usually pick out three papers and design around them. I always use my cricut to cut out the big shapes even if I am not using a specific embellishment like a snowman or butterfly. I still use a sketch no matter what. A sketch is like a road map to your project. If you do not feel like you can make a sketch or do not know where to start there are plenty of blogs and website that have tons of sketches. Just google scrapbook sketches and you will find plenty.

Two more challenges for the Circle

Here are two more challenges for the Cricut Circle. The first picture is for the magazine challenge. The challenge called for a way that you organize your scrap supplies. I used the plastic zip velcro bags that came with my Scrapbox to organize my cords. I used the Cricut Everyday cartridge to create labels for the bags. This enables me to easily find my cords. The second challenge is the monthly challenge which called for a kids project. I made a game after the popular memory game. I made circles of different patterns and animals. I used Birthday Bash and George to make the game.">">

Cricut Weekly Challenge March 28

The challenge called for an "everyday" theme. My two girls wore pink everyday (or just about). This was a picture of my youngest when she was two. Wow, look at those cheeks! The baby girl cheeks have long disappeared into a beautiful young lady. The layout was done with Pink Paislee paper and Prima embellishments. I used the accents essentials and straight from the nest cartridges. ">

Weekly challenge for Cricut Circle Blog

This week-the challenge was to use your imagine machine. I used the Paper Pups and Best Friend cartridges. This was my first project using the Imagine. Loved it! The printing was amazing.

Fairytale and Folklore Cricut challenge

This is my enry for this week's Cricut challenge. I used Pink Paislee's Restoration for the whole layout except for the dollie. The carts I used were A Child's Year, Accent Essentials, Storybook and George's Basic Shapes. I also used Shimmer Mist rose color. The picture represents a fairytale because my daughters used to go out in the backyard and pretend there were fairies and other mythical creatures in the garden and old oak tree. The girls were three and five at this time. They are now 14 and 16. Eleven years ago, where has the time gone? Which is why the page is aptly titled, "Once Upon a Time".

Cricut Circle Feb. Month Challenge Enry

Here is my entry for this month's challege. The theme was banners. The challenge was to create a banner using at least cuts from any Cricut cartridges. I used "Straight from the Nest" cart for the six penants. I used "George's basic shapes" for the circles and other shapes. The paper is from My Mind's Eye. The embellishments are from My Mind's Eye as well. I also wrapped a pencil with Pink Paislee tape. I added pearls, tulle and ribbons for an added touch. I am going to place the banner on a book case above my desk in my classroom. I had a fun time creating this banner. I also have enjoyed looking at the amazing banners created by other circle members.