"Save the Earth" FCCB Cricut Crawl

Welcome to Simply Frenzied and the SEVENTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

In honor of our Home Planet, Mother Earth, we're having a "Save the Earth" Crawl...each Design Team member will be featuring an original Upcycled-Themed Project that includes at least one Reuseable/Recycled Item along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.

If you've come from visiting Judy at http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/ you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start HERE http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Save the Earth" project at FCCB!

How fun is that?

For my project... I made two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" tags. 
I used 3 Up-cycled items:

1.) cardboard, trimmed to size.

2.) covered with pattern paper bag that I received from a purchase at a scrapbook, trimmed to size.

3.) soup can pull top tab attached with a brad.



My Cricut cut is from the Elegant Edges, pg. 65, <Flower3> and <Flwer3-s> using the oblong feature cut at 4".  All embellishments, stamp and ink were used from my stash.

I have blog candy to giveaway (I'll post a picture Monday night). 

However, in order to be eligible to win my blog candy, you must complete the following:

• Become a follower
• Leave a comment on my blog
• Link your project to FCCB during the week of the Cricut Crawl

Now it's your turn! Let's see your Up-cycled-Themed projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

Next stop... Kate's blog, http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/ to see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Happy Crawling! and remember to Catch the Frenzy!

Colorful Creations

I have some fun creations to share today that I made for challenges over at Colorful Creations this past week.  As a DT member, we encourage each other to play along with other DT monthly challenges.  I love being a part of this design team, as it has given me an opportunity to get scrapping again.  I kinda pushed that aside for a few years, but excited to be back creating layouts.  This blog also offers card challenges, altered art, craft items and more.  Please check out the blog and join in on a challenge or two.

CARDS

We also have a Month long Birthday celebration that starts on May 1, 2012.  There will be giveaways, sketch of the day for the whole month, both scrapbook and card sketches.  Please click on he link on the right side bar for more information.

LAYOUTS

Thanks for stopping by today.

Catch the Frenzy!

Get Your Girly On

Today's share is two firsts for me this week. First time I created a card for a challenge using my new Copic markers, so excited to final own a set.  My second first this week, is my first card creation as a Design Team member over at Southern Girls Challenge, challenge #43 "Get Your Girly On".  Please head on over to the blog and check out all the DT inspiration, play along with us and don't forget to link up your creation.  make sure to use all your fun girly papers, bling, and ribbon.

We have several sponsors this week, so I choose a digi image from Dts Arts, Puppy Love - Lara & Pup.


She is so adorable, and so is the little pup peeking out of her backpack.  I had a lot of fun coloring this image to coordinate with my papers.

I used the following markers: 

Face, Arms - E00, E02
Hair - E21, E33, E35
Dress, Backpack, stockings, shoes -
BV00, BV02, BV04, G00, G02, C-1, C-3


For the base of the card I used 6" x 6" light teal cardstock, layered two pieces of coordinating pattern paper, cut at 5-1/2" sq. and 5-1/4" sq.  A third piece of coordinating pattern paper for the bottom edge was cut at 2" x 6", with white lace trim at the bottom and lilac ribbon tied around the card at the top of this piece. 


I stamped the sentiment, from Studio G in black ink on to a 1-1/2" circle and layered it on top of a 2" lilac circle. I used my Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge, pg. 65 <Flower3> white, <Flwer3-s>  lilac using the oblong feature cut at 5".


To finish:  Cut out the digi image, layer all remaining pieces to the card.  I then added teal adhesive rhinestones around the oval cut out and at the bottom of the sentiment circle.

Thanks for stopping by today.


Catch the Frenzy!

My exciting announcement

I have been asked to join the Design Team at The Cutting Cafe and I am so excited  and honored to have been selected to be a part of the team.  I'll be able to create projects using the wonderful printable stamps and cutting files offered at the online store. My first project will posted during the week of May 6, so I will keep you all updated, but for now, please use the link above and check out the Blog Hop, the online store and all the other Design Team members.         

Catch the Frenzy!

FCCB Challenge me Monday...

Monday brings another Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.  For this weeks challenge #108 On the Go, we are to use either Car, Plane, Train, etc... something that has wheels and moves.

I choose to use an image from my Ultimate Creative Series Sampler cartridge, Bicycle <image23> on the Bonus 2 overlay (note:  this image is also found in the Heritage cartridge), cut at 3".  Making this card took some time, as I decided to do a little paper piecing.  I actually cut the image out 4 times to get the varies pieces in the four colors I wanted to use.  Light Grey, Grey, Red and Yellow.  After cutting out my pieces, I added sponging and line work around the edges.  I then layered my pieces together, working back to front.

I found a great piece of background paper from a 6" x 6" pad by Miss Caroline called Dilly Dally.  It made it look like the bicycle was leaning against a wall.  I then used the Elegant Edges cartridge to cut a 4" <Flwer3-s>, pg. 65 using the oblong feature.  I stamped my sentiment in the center.

My finishing touches as the yellow flowers with buttons and brads added to the center.  I added brads under the sentiment and tied red bakers twine around the top of my card.  To create the flowers in the basket, I first added a small piece of paper doily draped over the top.  I then punched 9 circles using a paper punch, doodled lines around them and added them to the basket.  I filled in some gaps with 3 more brads and finished with glossy accents.

Thank you for staopping by today and please take a minute to check out the challenge at Fantabulous Cricut and consider playing along this week.  We would love to see what you have created.

Catch the Frenzy!

With Gratitude

Good Morning everyone, thanks for stopping by today.  It is a beautiful Sunday morning in the state of Washington, with sunshine and coffee in hand, I thought I would get my post up before heading to church.  My share today is a card I made for Made Especially for You weekly Challenge, week 3, make a card with 3 of something, so this week it is 3 flowers.  

I took a weekly trip to Value Village, a local thrift store and found a wonder pad of black with white lines writing paper for .99 cents.  I so wanted to use this paper with something this week, so this is what I came up with.  I love the color combo, white, pink, black together.

I started with a light pink A2 card base.  I added the piece of 4" x 4" pink gingham pattern paper.  Cut a 2" x 4-1/2" strip of the black lined paper and a piece of jumbo pink ric rac.  I used my Cricut cartridge, Elegant Edges, pg. 23 <Scallop1> pink cardstock and <Scalop1-s> black cardstock, both cut at 3".  The roses where cut from my Flower Shoppe cartridge, pg. 12 <Basic1> cut at 3" using my black lined writing paper.  The Dragonfly and sentiment, both from Close to My Heart stamped in Memento, tuxedo black. I colored my dragonfly with Copic markers, cut out.  Layer all pieces as shown in the photo, working back to front.  My finishing touches, tiny adhesive pearls around the scallop, medium pearls inside the roses and down the right bottom edge of card.  And last of all, tied a black tulle bow.

Today is so beautiful and my hubby and will be taking a walk along Alki Beach and lunch at Spuds this afternoon after church.  So enjoy you day and be blessed.

Catch the Frenzy!

The Craft's Meow April Sketch Challenge

My share today is a card I made for The Crafts Meow April Sketch challenge posted below.  I just recently purchased some stamps from them, but haven't had a chance to use them yet.  I choose their "Just for You" set to work with for this challenge.

The base is a 3-1/2" x 8" teal colored card from my stash of Close to My Heart papers.  I layered two coordinating pattern paper from my stack Recollections - Bold Basic, cut at 3" x 7-1/2" for the bottom layer and 2-1/2" x 7" for the top layer.  I stamped my image 3 times and sentiment with Close to My Heart, Gypsy ink on to cream cardstock.  Punch the images out with a 1-1/2" circle punch and punch 3 teal circles with a 1-3/4" circle punch.


I also cut a 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" pattern paper and a 4" scallop border in cream cardstock cut from the Elegant Edges cartridge, page 48, <sclops-s> using the oblong feature, trimmed to 3-1/2".  Cut a 1/2" x  3-1/2" cream cardstock for the sentiment banner, punch the ends with a square punch to create the banner.  Layer all paper pieces as shown in the photo.  My finishing touches are tiny adhesive pearls to the scallop border, the banner and medium size to the centers of the images.  And last of all, a organza lavender ribbon bow at the top.

Thank you for stopping by today, enjoy my card, stop by The Crafts Meow to check out the sketch and play along.  Hope your day is filled with joy.

Catch the Frenzy!

April Showers

It's another Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #107.  For this challenge you will need to use an umbrella, rain or clouds.  I ended up using all three for my card. 

I started with a white A2 card, lightly sponged clouds on the background using Crystal Blue ink and cloud stencil by Close to My Heart.  Next I added a strip of Crystal Blue gingham pattern paper cut at 1/2" x 4-1/4" to bottom edge and a piece of Crystal Blue cardstock cut at 1/2" .  See photo for placement.

I cut <Image41-s> from my Ultimate Creative Series Sampler cartridge at 4" using the Bonus 6 overlay.  This image is also found in A Child's Year cartridge.

My sentiments were computer generated, cut and mounted onto Carnation Pink cardstock.

My finishing touches were adding floss bow, Flowers with gingham paper centers and brad added to the center of the flowers and at the bottom on the circle.  I also found some adhesive raindrops to add to the background.

Thank you for stopping by today an I hope you have a chance to play along with us at Fantabulous Cricut this week.

Catch the Frenzy!

little things...

Button's look a little off in the photo - they a carnation pink.

Patchwork card was made for my Bi-monthly Frenzy Card Challenge I host at Colorful Creations.  Please check it out and join in the fun with this challenge and others you will find in the Event section hosted by our Desgin Team members.

In our hectic lives we often forget to "Delight in little things"  For me, as I grow older and wiser, the little things have become much more important.  Starting my blog, is one of those little things.  A place to share my thoughts, creativity and passion for papercrafts.  Today I also want to share a short story with you.

Ever since I can remember, I have always loved to create.  Four years ago, my family was touched by alcoholism in a very personal way, our youngest son went into the Army and I was struggling with health issues.  Every part of my body hurt and it was difficult to function.  For years I just went through the motions, trying to keep everything under control, or so I thought.  The stress, depression and chaos controlled my life.  I no longer had the passion or energy to devote to my papercrafts. I felt like pieces of  me, who I used to be, were now scattered about.  I no longer was going to be the person I used to be.  I felt sad, alone, scared.  By the grace of God, ALON and a Doctor who was able to diagnose my illness, (CREST Syndrome), the past two years I've been traveling a road to discovery, healing, forgiveness.

Which, brings me to the patchwork card that I am sharing today.  This card represents those lost pieces, coming together to create a quilt, which makes me feel comfort, warmth, and peace.  I am now able to "Delight in little things".  The smell of coffee brewing, cherry blossoms on our tree, the taste of raspberries, or a gentle hug from a loved one. 

We do not know where our road will take us, but remember to watch your step, "Delight in little things" and Catch the Frenzy!

Have a Happy Day

My card share for today was one I made for a sketch challenge over at Made Especially for You  based on the sketch below. This was a fun sketch to work with, as there are many possibilities.  I decided to make a whimsical spring card and I hope you enjoy it.


I started with a blue A2 card for my base.  I added three pattern paper strips cut at 1" x 3" and a coordinating pattern paper cut at 2" x 4".  I used my George and Basic Shapes cartridge for <cylnder2> on page 97 cut at 3" using the slotted feature on cream cardstock and shadow feature on blue cardstock.  The sentiments used are from an old Close to My Heart set #D1408 A little of Everything, stamped in Memento's Tuxedo Black ink.


I finished the card by adding flowers with button centers, Doodlebug, Swimming Pool twine, which I used a small safety pin at attach the tiny tag.

Thanks for stopping by today and remember to Catch the Frenzy!

I'm sew happy!

The tag I am sharing tonight is one I made for Colorful Creations monthly challenge.  As I am on the Design Team at Colorful Creations, I like to participate in my follow DT members monthly challenges.  Andrew hosts a Tag of the Month challenge, and this months theme was vintage. 


I started with a 3-1/8" x 6-1/2"  piece of corrugated cardboard and layered that with Jolees Boutique paper pad - French General, rounded the corners on the tag.  I layered lace and red striped paper, also from Jolees Boutique. Next I colored, distressed and cut out my dress form, which is a digi image.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea dye on the dress form, as well as sponging the larger flower on the paper.  I used Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp the stitched zigzag image and the sentiment, both from Close to My Heart #C1234 Simple Stitches.  I found the snaps, navy thread and navy seam binding at a local thrift store, which had many fun things inside the bag. The flower was made by cutting 6 circles from old pattern tissue.  All other elements were found in my stash.


Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my tag and I hope you will have a chance to check out Colorful Creations and all that it has to offer.


Catch the Frenzy!

Buttons and Bows

I can't tell you how much fun it is to design for Fantabulous Cricut  and this weeks Challenge Me Monday #106 - Buttons and Bows was no exception. 

The challenge is to add at least one Button and one Bow to your project, but make sure you have at least one Cricut cut on the project as well.  Please stop by and play along with us this week.

My card starts with a 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" piece of bright blue cardstock paper.  I scored this piece at 2-1/8" and at 6-3/8" so when folded it creates a 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" square card.  I then cut 4 pieces of coordinating paper at 1-7/8" x 4" and one piece at 4" x 4".  Bright blue and white cardstock from Close to My Heart, pattern paper from My Minds Eye 6 x 6 pad Fine and Dandy.

I used the following Cricut cartridges:

Elegant Edges, page 65 <Flwer3-s> bright blue cut at 3-1/2" and 1-1/4" (for the inside of card), white cut at 3" and 1" (for the inside of card).  Also cut <Flower3> at 3" from a pattern paper and a 1" piece from the same pattern paper (for the inside of card).  The last cut from this cartridge is  <Flwer3-s> bright blue cut at 2-1/2" using the oblong feature. 

I also used the George & Basic Shapes cartridge, page 114 <oval1> cut on white cardstock at 2".  I stamped the "for you" message onto this piece.  The flowers on the front are from this cartridge as well.  You will find them on page 120, <flower2>, cut five flowers (I used blush cardstock from Close to My Heat) at 2" using the shadow blackout feature.

Because I made an Oops!, I also cut a 1" x 4" white cardstock for the inside "happy birthday" message, which covers my Oops!.

Adhere all layers of this card, working back to front as shown in the photo.  Please note that the scalloped circle is only attached to the left card flap only.

For my finishing touches, I sponged blush ink around the edges of the flowers, distressed and curled the edges,  I then doodled black lines around the flowers and the bright blue scalloped circle and oval.  I added two circle punches and brad to the center of flower, floss through the three buttons, tiny adhesive pearls around the pink scalloped circle and a twine bow, which is swimming pool color from Doodlebug.

Have a Fantabulous week and remember to Catch the Frenzy!

It's Official...

I just wanted to announce that I am now Officially a part of Fussy and Fancy Design Team.  Please click the link to the left and check the blog out.  I am so excited to get started designing for them.  Look for our creations coming in May.

Happy Easter! and Catch the Frenzy!

Happy Spring

Today is my first time hosting a Bi-monthly Challenge as a new Design Team member at Colorful Creations.  My challenges are called "CC Frenzy Card Challenge".  They will be posted on the 1st and the 15th each month. I hope you will have a chance to check out their blog and play along. 





The challenge is to make a spring card with a hidden sentiment message.  My card is a swing up card.  You hold onto both sides and pull out, the swing up piece pops up with the message.

I used some Spring stamps from Close to My Heart and stamped tulips and snail in black in onto the paper.  I stamped both a second time on scratch pieces and colored all images.  I cut the ones on scratch piece out and mounted them onto the card.  The chick was stamped, colored and cut out.  I also cut along the wing to create depth.

I used "Elegant Edges" cartridge <stamp-s> cut at 3-1/2".  To finish the card layer all pieces as shown in the photo.  I stamped an outside sentiment on the flap, added adhesive pearls, button, and twine.


If you want to learn how to make this card and the dimensions I used.  Please see the Tutorial tab at the top.

And remember to stop over at Colorful Creations and play along.

Catch the Frenzy!