Talk Time Tuesday: Cricut Dust Covers

I have a really fabulous site to share with all of you today!

What makes it extra special is that it belongs to one of my best friends and former Creative Cutter Room design team member.....

Orlena from Lena's Crafts makes some truly beautiful Cricut/Cameo/Pazzle/Cuttlebug & Big Shot Machine dust covers.

(whew I got tired just listing them all and she is the one that does all of the sewing!)

You have to go check out her site (just click on her name above) and see all of her wonderful creations.

The two of us have been collaborating this summer to show our products at local fairs, and festivals and it has been so much fun!

I have watched her create some of these wonderful products and I proudly own   some of her creations....including these fabulous aprons.

 My daughter Christine agreed to be my model.

 Lena makes these fabulous Scrapbook Aprons with two rows of special pockets that fit bone folders, and car keys and any crafty tools you want to have really handy at a crop....I love it!

My husband and I are University of Utah fans and she made us matching U of U aprons......

These are a big seller!!! 

 This apron has that vintage look, the craftsmanship is really beautiful on this one.

Her items are truly FANTASTIC and best of all.....made to last with perfect attention to detail!

(this is code for she is as obsessive about her projects as I am!!!lol)

If you have a poor naked machine in your craft room, then you definitely want to visit her site and get that remedied.

This is the beautiful Vinyl dust cover she made for my Expression.  

Tune in Friday to see how I added a special Creative Cutter Room detail that I can't wait to share with all of you.

~Hugs

Talk Time Tuesday & Winners

Hope everyone is having a Splendid Day!

I am sharing this card I made using the following products:

 6x6 Graceful Paper Pad from Echo Park.

White Seam Binding Ribbon from my Stash

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Recollections embellishment pearls

Rose & Sentiment from Dear Lizzy stamp set by American Crafts.

I am entering this card into Die Cuttin' Diva's Garden Challenge

I have a short video below sharing my acrylic stamp set storage system that I hope will be helpful to some.

ALSO......

I have a winner for the Rockin' Robin Blog Hop Cricut Cartridge

CONGRATULATIONS

Result:16

Creative M from Crafting with Creative M

she wrote:

OMG!What an AMAZING Project!!!Very talented!!!!Love the colors and all details.TFS.New Follower and so Happy!

Please use the Contact Me Form above to send me your Snail Mail address so I can send out your Animal Themed Cricut Cartridge.

The winner of the bird stamp is....

Connie Wonderful gift idea. Love the cut file you used. Absolutley darling! I'm a new follower! Thanks!

Again Congratulations... please use the contact form to send me your snail mail address as well.

Be sure and stop by the Made Especially For You's site to see the other winners of this Hop!

Quick Tip Tuesday!! Scrap Paper!

Good Morning!

Welcome to Tip Tuesday.

This is Georgiana from Carson's Creations and I would like to share a quick and easy tip on how to use those scraps that have been accumulating.

First, gather a pile of your scraps and spread them out on an open space. Then pick the color theme you would like to work with. I selected pastels since Spring is approaching.

Use your paper trimmer to cut square and rectangular pieces, which will be used to create a mosiac background. I love this technique since no two cards will look alike. 

Place the pieces on your card base or layout to create an appealing background. Once you are content with the pattern, you will adhere each piece.

 Add your die-cut or image and any extra embellishments.

Don't forget the envelope! You can use strips of scraps to create a peek-a-boo effect. The recipient will get a peek at what the card will look like inside.    

Looking forward to seeing your projects that you make using scraps.

Thank you Georgiana for sharing such a great tip on how you use your scrap paper! Please be sure to stop by Georgiana's blog for more great creations!

Have a great tip? We would love to hear it, please just leave us a comment!

Tip Time Tuesday: Ribbon Storage

Thanks for Watching!

Leave me a comment on what types of projects or products you would like to see featured.

TTT:Happy Valentine's Day

Hope everyone is having a Wonderful Day surrounded by LOVE!

Just wanted to remind everyone that you can still enter our Valentine's Day Challenge for a chance to win a Cricut Tool Kit.

Just Click Here and share your V-Day project.....we can all use some Love cuteness today!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow where we will announce the This is Kids Stuff Challenge winner.

Talk Time Tuesday (a bit delayed)

So Talk Time Tuesday is a bit delayed.....because I'm having what else Technical Problems!!!

I must be destined to be old-school because the gadgets and I don't seem to be able to get along.

So last year at one of my Swarms in Elko, Nevada the lens of my flip cam was broken prompting me to finally get a web cam...then my computer crashed, then was hacked then eventually hijacked.  I purchased a new website, a new computer and of course the new computer and the web cam aren't quite friends yet.

Some of you noticed this when watching my Bow Maker -how to video- my voice sometimes seems a little shall we say possessed!  oh geeeez!!

So posted above you will see one of the many new cards I've been working on with my box of Momenta goodies.

Momenta sent all the D-lite design team members a very generous box of supplies for us to dig into and while I was taking this picture.... I dropped my camera and now the lens on my Nikon is broken!! Yes just call me butterfingers.

It will probably cost more to fix it then the camera is worth so I'm shopping for a new one.

I need the technology fairies to come by and sprinkle some pixie dust or silicone or something in my home so that I can continue to do what I love which is to share some crafty fun with my friends.

Thank you all for sticking with me through some really crazy stuff and for your continued support.

I know once I can get all of this technology working with me and not against me I can get super creative and start posting some things.

Meanwhile, I am so excited that you will all get to see my Design Team's first Challenge post coming up this week.

I've seen the projects and I know you are going to love their work.

So until Thursday.....wish me a tech friendly day!

Cricut Craft Room: Exporting & Importing Files

Since my Gypsy is in the shop for repairs I have been working a lot in the Cricut Craft Room and find that I enjoy it a lot.  It is much easier then Design Studio but it does take some practice to maneuver around easily.

Since a few of you did ask for the Cut file for the project I posted yesterday I thought I would also share a link to the Provo Craft video on how to import a file.

Click Here

I hope to be able to provide cut files for some future projects which should make giving you exact measurements much easier. Post any questions, issues, suggestions you have on the Cricut Craft Room and we will see if we can't help each other out using this FREE new tool. 

 Besides you got to love the .CCR extension on the files....wonder where Provo Craft got the inspiration for such a great name??Cricut Craft Room-hum???????

also

The WINNER chosen at random for the Valentine Cards for Kids Challenge is #24

4kids4Jan 27, 2012 11:00 AM

Cute, cute card...love the bright colors...a lucky little one will too! 

My fave Valentine's memory is how happy my kids are to receive their own little box of chocolates every year! :-)

~Sharon C. 

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Talk Time Tuesday: Valentine Goodies

Sorry I've been MIA the last couple of days.

I've picked up a bug of some sort and have felt down in the dumps.

I'm finally out of bed and feeling better so I wanted to share a new project with all of you.

 

These are some Tic Tac candy holders that I created to mail to my Missionary & his companions.  They are super easy to make-so they make a great classroom or neighbor treat for Valentine.

I will post a video tomorrow(when my voice is back) to share the dimensions.

For now I thought it would be fun to have a linky party and share some of the Valentine Goodies

you are working on so we can all admire each other's creativity.

This is what the inside looks like.  I will be adding a Cricut cut on the Tic Tac box that I will share on the video.

Talk Time Tuesday: A mini for all occasions

Welcome to another Talk Time Tuesday post.  

This week I want to share a Mini Album that I created as a Christmas gift for my sister in law.

The theme for this one happens to be Camping/Family Reunion.

I really love creating mini albums they offer a fun concise way to share some family memories.

My kids love to flip through their mini albums (I've made them lots over the years) and talk about what they remember or what their favorite activity was, etc.

So share with us what your favorite mini project has been. 

If you have created a mini album recently then leave us a link in your comment so we can stop by and admire your handy work.

Hope you like it!

Quick Tip Tuesday: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers!

Hi! This is Carri from DoubleClick, and I would like to share this Quick Money saving tip with you! 

Take your flowers from this:

 To this:

Tip Tuesday Here: Family Recipes

Still time to submit for our DT Call....we NEED you.....click on tab above for more information.

Hi Everybody!

It's Jenny from Crazy About Cricut here, and today is Talk Time Tuesday!  My tip for today is about saving those treasured family recipes.  I think it's very important to preserve those favorite dishes.  All to often they get lost or forgotten, and if the person they came from is no longer with us, the delicious food, and the memories that come with it can be lost forever. 

I have a favorite recipe for Pumpkin Bread, and while it didn't come from a family member (thank you Martha Stewart!), it has become a tradition in our family to hand out this out as a gift every year.  Also, creating beautiful packaging is almost as fun as making the bread!  And as my kids get older, they enjoy helping me make it :)  Making a pretty card to write the recipe on also can be fun!  Here is the recipe card I made:

*Cosmo Cricket = patterned paper

*Stampin' Up! = scallop punch

*Pink By Design = Kitchen Puns set,  Recipe front background stamp

*Bugaboo = digi stamp

*twine = The Twinery

This card is all ready for me to write the recipe on!  And I think it's also important to write it in my own handwriting to make it more special in the future.  TFL, and I hope you all enjoy your holiday season :OD

Thanks Jenny for sharing this great tip with us!

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Talk Time Tuesday:Surviving the Holidays!

Thanksgiving Mini Album by Cathie Rigby

My Talk Time Tuesday is about surviving the Holidays! 

Brought to you by DT Member Mollie!

Most of us are Moms, Aunts, Grandmas. and Sisters... so in this busy time of year we are pulled in a million directions. Holiday concerts, family parties, class parties, work dinners, and much much more. For the next 2 months we will be rushing to get everything done. Here are a few ideas to help you make it to January with your sanity!! :)

The number one thing is to remember the REASON for the SEASON

Take time to enjoy the actives you are at, time flies! Embrace the time with your friends and family. It doesn't have to be perfect for everyone to have a good time. 

Take a few moments for yourself, even if it is only a few minutes enjoy it! Sometimes I will get to the school where I pick up my kids about 15 min. before they get out. I take that time to relax, I listen to the music I WANT to hear, read a magazine and just relax.

It is ok to say "No!" I have a really hard time doing this, but during this time of year I try to not overload myself. We are only human and can only do so much. If it is something you just can't or do not want to do. It is perfectly ok to say "No!", you are not being mean you are just trying to keep yourself sane. 

Make sure you take care of yourself!! If momma doesn't feel good it effects everyone :) ( I know this from my little family) Make sure you drink plenty of water, take vitamins or vitamin C to keep away winter bugs, dress warm when you are out and about, and make sure you get plenty of sleep.

If you start to feel down or overloaded, call a friend or family member and get together for some non-holiday time. When I start to stress out, my BFF and I get together to scrapbook, make a run to the craft store, or make a lunch date. 

And last but not least, the unexpected gift giver... Sometimes we get neighbors or friends that stop by with unexpected gifts. I always keep a few quick gifts on hand. I get a cookie mix, or muffin mix and make extra Christmas cards and tie them on with ribbon and have them pre-signed. That way when those unexpected gifts show up you have something right on hand. I call them my no-stress gifts :)

I hope all of you have a yummy, wonderful and memory filled Thanksgiving

and a fabulous holiday season!
also...
The winner of the FCCB Crawl-Flourish Stamp Set is 
#15
jennyplace2 said...

What a lovely set a thanksgiving card! We have already had our Thanksgiving here in Canada but with seeing all these great post about Thanksgiving I think I just might have to celebrate twice this year! TFS and for a chance to win the wonderful stamp set.

Congratulations!!

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Talk Time Tuesday: Friendship

I had a chance this past weekend to reconnect with some really great friends at my son's farewell luncheon and that has prompted this quick and easy card about FRIENDS.

I find it difficult to make new friends sometimes---maybe some of you do also----being a Mom I find my days are usually consumed with kids and their many wants and needs.  Finding time to chat with friends is sometimes limited to an email here or there.

When I worked outside of my home I was able to make some great friends in my place of business, but sometimes with busy schedules and busy lives  the opportunities to connect and get together for any length of time becomes rather limited.

Thankfully-

With  my Retreat Getaways and this new wonderful blogging community I am able to dedicate some time to making and developing some really great friendships with creative women that share some similar interests! Yeah!!!

So....I decided today we should chat about those wonderful friendships in our lives.

Take a minute to share a comment about your  friendships and how you try to stay connected and I will choose one random person to receive this 6x6 paper pad from 3 Bugs in a Rug.

I for one feel really blessed to have some amazing WOMEN in my life that love and support not only me but my family.

You can submit a comment anytime between NOW and NEXT WEEK's Talk Time Tuesday to qualify.

This is open to anyone that would like to share---no need to be a Follower--of course

I always LOVE new bloggy friends!!!!

Hugs~

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Talk Time Tuesday: My biggest tip

It's All In Here!!!

Everything I have been teaching over the last 4 years to several thousand enthusiastic Cricut Students in Utah is finally all in one place.....

My New Cricut Book

I have created this quick video with a sneak peak to tell you a little about me, the book and why I'm so excited to share it with all of my Creative Cutter Friends!

Hope you enjoy it-Thanks for watching.

Talk Time Tuesday: Let's Never Grow Up?

Halloween was so much fun sending my kiddos all dressed up out to collect Mommy some candy for my scrap desk! (just kidding---only kind of!)

All of the cute kids in their costumes that came to the door made me want to say

I'll Never Grow Up!

Then I remembered that being the Mommy means I can buy fun stuff like 

Cricut Machines & Cartridges and I got over it!!!!

So today I wanted to share a Mini Album I created for the 

Disney Blog Hop 2 

so I could remind you to join me again for the 

Disney Blog Hop 3: November 19 & 20th

I also want to invite you to leave a comment and help me decide what to make.

I was going to try a Disney Castle with a Mini inside, but I am

open to suggestions.

Meanwhile here are pictures of this Mini I am going to enter in the Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge

about what else but....Mini Albums

Key Ingredients:

Disney Classics Cartridge for all of the Peter Pan Images

Pooh Font Cartridge for the Lettering

Paper: Crate Paper for Cover and 

October Afternoon-Campfire Collection

Stamps: Rusty Pickle

Poster Board for the 3D TeePee 

The entire album measures 4 x 6 and has pockets with tags that pull out of the side of every page.