tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61702574673990700582024-02-21T04:44:30.369-06:00Purple Paradise CreationsJarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-24495244422473269052014-09-01T07:00:00.000-05:002014-09-01T07:00:00.635-05:00Stars and Stripes Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey everyone! It's time for a <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> challenge! This week Brenda has chosen a patriotic theme in honor of 9/11 coming up. She would like us to use stars and and stripes to honor those men and women who risk their lives for our freedom from the military to law enforcement to fireman. We just want to create a project to show our appreciation.</div>
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I created a quick card using Artbooking, and I really like how it turned out.</div>
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So we hope you'll join in on the challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>!!</div>
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Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-45691223102660343072014-08-21T14:56:00.002-05:002014-08-21T14:56:48.339-05:00Get to Know Me Blog Hop<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey everyone! I'm here today doing something a little different on my blog. This week I am participating in a "Get to Know Me Blog Hop." Several bloggers have recently started sharing a little about themselves and their hobby and then tag a few people to do the same on their blogs. I was tagged by Laura at <a href="http://craftychickscreating.blogspot.com/">Crafty Chicks Creating</a>. </div>
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I am tagging two of my favorite crafty bloggers to do the same next week, so be sure to check them out:</div>
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Michelle at <a href="http://cricutcrazyscrapper.blogspot.com/">Cricut Crazy Scrapper</a> (I love her layouts...they always give me inspiration!)</div>
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Mayra at <a href="http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/">Mayra's Designs</a> (She creates the most beautiful 3D projects ever!)</div>
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<i>So here's a little about me and my hobby and what I've been working on:</i></div>
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I am mostly a scrapbooker as you can probably tell from the amount of <a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/search/label/layout">layouts </a>I make versus cards. I do love to make tags and cute 3D boxes. Oh yeah and I love making <a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/search/label/treats">treat bags</a>! I just recently made this cute cupcake tag for some treats I sent to a blogger friend in Florida as part of something called <a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/cinnamon-pecan-icebox-cookies-leftovers-club.html">The Leftover's Club</a>.</div>
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In addition to my craft blog, I also have a food blog: Diary of a Recipe Collector</div>
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<i>So how does my work differ from others and why do I create what I do?</i></div>
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Like I mentioned, I am primarily a scrapbooker. I make layouts with kid and family themes. I create layouts for my kids' albums. My older two kids have albums for each year of their first few years. Since this has become overwhelming to keep up with having 4 kids, I am now going to make sure my little ones have their own first year album, and start just making a combination family album for the rest of my pictures. </div>
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I truly love creating these layouts. It is so rewarding when I see my older two kids pull out their baby albums and look at them! That is what makes me keep making them.</div>
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I am a huge fan of the Cricut Craftroom. I love how I can change my colors and see what works. I can completely design what I want before I even cut anything. This makes the actual creating process quicker for me. </div>
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I am also a huge fan of Pinterest. When I am stumped or in a creative rut, I just look at my Pinterest board and get inspired! You can follow all my boards <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jarendubois/">here </a>or just follow my scrapbooking board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jarendubois/scrapbooking/">here</a>.</div>
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Well I've enjoyed sharing a little bit about my blogging life with you! Be sure to check out Michelle and Mayra next week!</div>
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Hello everyone! I'm back this week to share a "sunny" layout with you all for this week's <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> challenge. This week is super easy! All you need to is use a "sun" die cut from a Cricut cartridge. </div>
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I knew exactly what I wanted to do for this one! I have a ton of summer photos of my kids, so I of course made a layout! </div>
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I used Artbooking, and I must say that I LOVE this cartridge! The possibilities are endless! I combined these cuts from different pages in the book. I love how it came out! </div>
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Sizing is a bit tricky with this cartridge, but by using Cricut Craftroom, I can easily see the size I need for a 12 x 12 layout. </div>
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Most of the background cuts were sized at 10.5 in.</div>
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So we hope you will join us this week for another fun challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>!</div>
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And if you are in the mood for dinner and dessert, check these out over on my food blog:</div>
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<a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/strawberry-lemon-dump-cake.html">Strawberry Lemon Dump Cake</a></div>
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It's hard to believe but it is time to go back to school. In fact, my two older children start back this week. It's kind of bittersweet. On one hand I know they need to get back to their routine, but on the other, I don't feel like I got to do very much with them since having the baby. But I know they've really had a great summer...<a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/2014/07/travel-challenge-and-pregnancy-update.html">Disneyworld vacation</a>,<a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/2014/07/hey-everyone-been-few-weeks-since-my.html"> new baby brother</a>, sleepovers with friends and cousins, and TONS of swimming! I'd say that's a fun summer!</div>
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So in celebration of back to school, our challenge this week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> is to create a card or project using an apple Cricut cut. Just be sure to tell us which cartridge you used. </div>
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I chose to create a layout for my kids' first day pictures for this year. I know...I feel so ahead of the game!! I made a layout before the event even happens! I really love how it came out. As I normally do, I went to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jarendubois/">Pinterest </a>for inspiration. I love this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/186688347026651226/">one</a>. </div>
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Birthday Bash-Titles- "Second" and "First"</div>
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Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-3683970602948244862014-08-04T06:00:00.000-05:002014-08-04T06:00:01.565-05:00Happy Campers Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey everyone! How's it going? It's Monday and time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week Emily has chosen a "Happy Camper" theme for us. I chose to do a layout to scrap some camping pictures in the future...we are not camping a lot these days...too many little ones right now. However, I know my older kids would love to go camping, and my husband can't wait to take them. </div>
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Hey everyone! It's Monday and time for a new <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> challenge. This week the challenge is to use a Cricut "bee" cut. The design team came up with some cute projects so be sure to check them out. </div>
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For my project, I chose to make a shaped card. I really love how it came out!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! It's been a few weeks since my last post, and I have some exciting news! We finally welcomed our 4th child, Landry Miles on July 10th. He was 8 lbs and 20. 5 inches long. He's just so sweet too! Seriously, he is the best baby! He only wakes up one time at night to eat, and all the noise from the other kids really doesn't bother him too much. We are so blessed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm also excited because he is 11 days old, and he already has his first scrapbook page! That is a record for me! I made this layout for the <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> Owl challenge this week. All you need to do to join in is create a card, project, or layout with a owl Cricut cut. </span></div>
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I kept my project super simple with by using an Artbooking pre-designed page. I skipped out on using the overlay, and I decided to add his name to the top. I really like how it came out. (You might notice I forgot to finish the little owl's eyes). Whoops!</div>
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Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week Pam has selected a travel theme. All you have to do is create a card, layout, or project using a Cricut cut and a travel theme. </div>
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I knew exactly what I was going to do for this challenge. We just got back a month ago from our surprise Disneyworld trip. I wanted to create a layout for the beginning of my Disney album. I have three photos that show the surprise box I put together, what was inside, and our decorated van. We had so much fun surprising them! <a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/2014/06/fathers-day-challenge.html">Click here for that post!</a></div>
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For my layout, I got my inspiration from Pinterest. There are so many great Disney layouts on there. I used the basic look/background from a site called <a href="http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/2010/08/disney-pages-for-maw-album.html">The Scrapinator.</a> I really love how it turned out and how quickly it came together!</div>
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<br />So onto baby news...I am 38 weeks and I go to the doctor today to find out some more news. He has been telling me this would probably be the week! My last day of work was last Wednesday. We had an early birthday party for my son this past weekend, so now I feel like I'm ready. I know my body feels ready!! So I'll post some pics or updates soon!</div>
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Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-31009596941607202962014-06-23T06:30:00.000-05:002014-06-23T13:50:25.517-05:00Summer Fun Cricut Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week is a Summer Fun theme using your Cricut cuts, which has to be one of my favorite things to scrapbook. So of course, I decided to do a summer layout of my two older kiddos when they were 3 and 2. I remember thinking how those days were crazy, and it is hard to believe I am about to be there again except with 4 kids this time!! Two kids at 3 and 2 seems pretty simple right about now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Simply Charmed (Such a good year-round cartridge)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Artbooking (Great for year-round with awesome titles)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Baby Update: Right now I am 36 weeks pregnant and cannot wait to be done with being pregnant. I'm swollen, not sleeping well, and just pretty miserable. I start my weekly check ups this week, and I am anxious to see if I've made any progress. Even though this is my fourth child, I am still so nervous and praying for a healthy baby boy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week we are challenging you to make something with a graduation theme. <span style="text-align: justify;">You can make a card, layout, or papercraft using a Cricut cut with the graduation theme in mind. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">For my project I wanted to make a graduation card for a young man, so I wanted to keep it relatively simple. I used his school colors too. As soon as I saw the overlay in the Artbooking cartridge, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. This card would be really easy to mass-produce if you have multiple graduates. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The card base is 5 x 10 folded to be a 5 x 5 card.<br />The overlay from Artbooking is sized at 4.75 x 4.75 using the Cricut Craftroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ran them through my cuttlebug using the swiss dots folder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The inside contains a white 4.75 x 4.75 mat with a "Congrats" sentiment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we hope you will link up your graduation theme projects this week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>!</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And if you are a lemon lover or know someone who is, I have some lemon treats to share over on my food blog: Diary of a Recipe Collector.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsgsf5cScMWiAyhwngJHNFUF6suOPCe-d2vsASeHVLDOiaucugsQRAndRjosLbsGXFaovwlNZy669aDQ1-88FG2SY6c2JGEnMntDLHGHylLCPeleCquHuucTjPWuS_MaDjzS08byiNU_v/s1600/IMG_6831a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsgsf5cScMWiAyhwngJHNFUF6suOPCe-d2vsASeHVLDOiaucugsQRAndRjosLbsGXFaovwlNZy669aDQ1-88FG2SY6c2JGEnMntDLHGHylLCPeleCquHuucTjPWuS_MaDjzS08byiNU_v/s1600/IMG_6831a.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/lemon-burst-muffins.html">Lemon Burst Muffins</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LgxfYaAJY1fswwdmGOPuidAdhp-2tJtI7DN2DvCLrDqqSAS_AKbZ_kengCnEUaGAnt7hIn40FENvMr1dGvAty2QeU9xWq7S6l-TRUiVX3kAeot9mLprUpWeAV9P-QueiWBH0HYSLeW6V/s1600/signature.png" /></span>Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-67406869282129470972014-06-09T06:00:00.000-05:002014-06-11T21:10:43.224-05:00Father's Day Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! It's been a few weeks since I posted. I have a good excuse though! We surprised our kids with a trip to Disney World on Memorial Day. I have some pictures below to share with you. We had an <strike>overwhelming</strike> magical time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But first I wanted to share my Father's Day project I made for <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> this week. Father's Day is right around the corner. I decided to make a special layout for an 8 x 10 frame for my husband's office. I plan on putting a picture of him with the three kids at Disney World in the photo mat. I also included a fishing pole with a fish since that is his most favorite thing in the world!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fishing pole and fish - Simply Charmed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peachy Keen-Critter Faces Stamp for the fish</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Craftroom was a huge help as I planned out the size of the mats I needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we hope you will join us in this weeks Father's Day Challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm also entering this over at <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-214-celebrate-dad.html">Fantabulous Cricut</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now for some picture overload, but I just had to share!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The whole trip was planned in secret. I had to pack secretly all weekend. This was not easy! I also packed up this huge box of goodies full of Disney stuff to take on the trip with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We also decorated the van and got ready for the 12 hour drive (which we split into two days on the way). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That morning we woke them, dressed them, and told them we had a surprise for them. We led them into the kitchen to open their box. At first, they thought it was just like a Christmas present, but as we asked them questions my oldest daughter said, "Are we going to Disney World?" I said, "Yes!" Screams of joy followed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first day we went to Magic Kingdom. End of May...33 weeks pregnant...it was HOT! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I teared up when I saw the castle for the very first time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LgxfYaAJY1fswwdmGOPuidAdhp-2tJtI7DN2DvCLrDqqSAS_AKbZ_kengCnEUaGAnt7hIn40FENvMr1dGvAty2QeU9xWq7S6l-TRUiVX3kAeot9mLprUpWeAV9P-QueiWBH0HYSLeW6V/s1600/signature.png" /></span>Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-73122048592480494042014-05-12T06:00:00.000-05:002014-05-12T06:00:12.231-05:00School Days Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>, and it's my turn to host. My kiddos have 8 1/2 days of school left!! So school ending and summer approaching is on my mind. I thought it would be fun to celebrate the year with a fun school challenge. All you have to do is create a card or project focused on anything for school (awards day, field trips, teacher gifts, class parties, school plays or concerts, etc.) Just be sure to use a Cricut cut, and tell us which one you used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For my project, I decided to create a double 12 x 12 layout of the last day of fun my kids had last year in Kindergarten and Pre-K. The day is basically a kid's dream school day. They go outside and play games, the teachers spray their hair wild colors, get their faces painted, eat pizza, and many other fun things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This layout was SO FUN to create! I knew I wanted something funky and fun. I used a few "oldie but goodie" cartridges. For the font, I used Cuttin Up (a fun funky font). For the swirls and star, I used Mickey and Friends. For the the zig-zag, I used Plantin Schoolbook.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The background paper came from DCWV School Days Stack. I thought the little shoe border was so cute for this layout. The "Memories" flag came from that stack as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This just makes the cutting, layering, and gluing go so much faster!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cartridges: Mickey and Friends, Cuttin Up, Plantin Schoolbook<br />Cardstock: Recollections</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we hope you'll join us by linking up your card or project over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> this week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And be sure to check out some of my latest tasty creations over on my food blog <a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/">Diary of a Recipe Collector</a>:</span></div>
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Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2.</a> Mother's Day is this weekend! Emily has challenged us to create a project with Mother's Day in mind. I decided to see what was available in Cricut Craft Room. They always have free cards available for a limited time. You can find it under "My Cartridges." </div>
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Also, don't forget this week is teacher appreciation week. I'll be sharing what I created this week. You can also view past creations under my Treats and Gifts link at the top. <br /><br />And if you are looking for something good to eat this week, check these out:<br /><img height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzBo40iITL97oDECr9SuwgweUQN2xEtNZIWodmHMsrECBwNOeiaUIpG11uTmNN4zMre8WINPo7xf59fXDOUZEathG7wOIXDiAIlfby-jSOz192ANySMwzn4BNoOj4AuJCyP9cI5iAB2jk/s320/IMG_3778a.jpg" width="212" /><br /><a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/bbq-frito-corn-on-the-cob.html">BBQ-Frito Corn on the Cob</a></div>
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Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-10704507227073511822014-04-28T06:00:00.000-05:002014-04-30T10:06:47.321-05:00Candyland Birthday Layout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! I have a fun layout to share with you guys. This week <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> is having a super easy challenge this week. The theme is "Birthday." I decided to make a layout for my oldest daughter's 7th birthday. She had a Candyland birthday cake. It was really fun to make, and she loved it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I created the layout with mostly Create a Critter 2 cuts. <br />I cut the cake from Sweet Treats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I also wanted to share some of my food creations if you're interested in checking them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've got a quick and simple layout to share with you all. This week Bitten by the Bug 2 is hosting a challenge where all you have to do is post an Easter project made using your Cricut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to make a layout for my youngest daughter's first year album. I have the most precious pictures of her from that day. I have to start moving faster with my layouts, and I was pretty proud that I made this one very quickly.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The eggs are cut from Create a Critter 2. I ran the pink and the purple through my Cuddlebug. I embellished the green ones with buttons and rhinestones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The other cuts are from Artbooking. I ran the flower border though my Cuddlebug also. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Artbooking-"First," "Easter," and Flower Border<br />Create a Critter 2-Eggs (Shadow)<br />Divine Swirls and Polka Dots Cuddlebug folder<br />White Gel Pen<br />Chalk and Versa Magic Ink for edges<br />Buttons and Rhinestones<br />Recollections cardstock<br />Pattern paper-K & Co. Snugglebug stack<br /><br />We hope you will join us at Bitten by the Bug 2 and link up your Easter project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2014/04/terrific-tuesday-challenge-hippity-hop.html">Scrappy Moms-Easter</a><br /><a href="http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/2014/04/aprils-just-because-linky-party.html">Just B Creative Crazy</a><br /><a href="http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com/2014/04/monthly-challenge-21-pastels-and-polka.html">Connie Can Crop-Pastels and Polka Dots</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And if you are looking for some thing sweet this week, head over to my food blog to get these recipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug</a>. This week we are creating projects, cards, or layouts featuring a bunny cut with your Cricut. I decided to get a start on Easter treat bags for my kids' classes. I bought some bunny graham crackers at Walmart. I thought they would be perfect for treat bags. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was determined to make this easy since I am making 51. I didn't pick anything with a lot of layers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started off by picking a photo mat from Artbooking to use as my topper. I cut the bunny from Holiday Cakes and the carrot from Create a Critter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The stamp is <a href="http://jadedblossomstamps.com/catalog.php?category=5#.U0H93fldUZg">Jaded Blossom Easter Treats 3</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used the craftroom to help me with my sizing and to layout several cuts on a page. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the photo mat, I glued the layers then I scored it at 2.5 in. to fold it to make a topper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also used Auto-Fill for my bunny cuts. You can adjust this to whatever size paper you are using. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I usually cut everything out and then I start layering and putting together my treat bags in an assembly line to go a little faster. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So 46 more to go this week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Holiday Cakes Cartridge: Bunny 1.5 in.<br />Create a Critter: Carrot 1 in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And after I finished a few treat bags, we finally put up Easter decorations and had some of this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And it was soooo good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2014/04/07/made-by-you-monday-198/">Skip to my Lou-Made by You Monday</a><br /><a href="http://www.jadedblossom.com/2014/04/april-challengeeaster.html">Jaded Blossoms Easter Challenge</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />And on a busy week, you might be hungry for some goodies over on my food blog:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week our theme is April Showers. You can create a card, layout, or other project with a "shower" theme such as rain shower, baby shower, wedding shower, etc. Just make sure you use a Cricut cut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the challenge, I decided to make a shaped card using the bottle cut from Baby Steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Papertrey Ink-Raspberry Ink<br /><br />So we hope you will join us this week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And be sure to check out some new recipe posts over on my other blog, Diary of a Recipe Collector.</span></div>
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Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>. This week Pam has selected Spring Flowers as our theme. We are just now seeing the first blooming trees this month, and I can't wait to see more! I LOVE this time of year. Down here in Louisiana, we don't see Spring for very long before the intense summer heat kicks in, so we try to really enjoy it.</div>
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My inspiration for this card came from<a href="http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=3463"> this sketch</a>:</div>
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My card is made using DCWV Citrus Stack....I love this stack! I got this a few years ago from JoAnn's. </div>
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My red tulip is cut from Create-a Critter 2 and my blue flowers came from Kate's ABC's.</div>
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Create a Critter 2 - red tulip cut at 2.5 in.</div>
Kate's ABCs - blue flowers cut at 2.5 in. (one flipped)<br />
DCWV Citrus Stack<br />
Stampin Up cardstock<br />
My Creative Time-Sentiment<br />
Martha Stewart border punch<br />
Peachy Keen Sweet and Silly Face Assortment<br />
Carribean Baker's Twine<br />
White Gel Pen<br />
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I finished off the card with a 1 inch strip of pattern paper on the inside.<br />
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We hope you will join us this week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>!!</div>
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I'm also entering this card over at <a href="http://exploringcricut.blogspot.com/2014/03/time-for-fun-challenge.html">Exploring Cricut and More</a></div>
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I also want to share a fabulous recipe with you over on my food blog, Diary of a Recipe Collector.</div>
<a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/baked-ziti.html">Baked Ziti</a><br />
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Hey everyone! It's time for a St. Patrick's Day challenge over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>. I thought it would be a great opportunity to make some fun treats for my older kids. I think they'll be excited to get them. My daughter has had her eye on those Rolos since I bought them last week.</div>
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See details below for how I created these in the Cricut Craftroom and download the file to use for yourself.</div>
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We hope you join in on the challenge this week too!</div>
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The topper comes from Elegant Edges, and I just changed the height to 5.5 in. and width to 3.75 in. then I scored it at 2.75 in. to fold it in half.</div>
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The other cuts are from Create-a-Critter 2. I flipped the rainbow in the craftroom too.</div>
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Another great feature of the craftroom is the the Image Search feature. I knew I wanted a cloud for my rainbow, so I just searched for one. I quickly found one from the Cricut Craftroom Basics, which is available to everyone. </div>
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Elegant Edges-Scalloped Square (resized to be 3.75 by 5.5 in.)</div>
Create-a-Critter 2-Rainbow 2.5 in.<br />
Create-a-Critter 2-Good Luck 1 in.<br />
Cricut Craftroom Basics-Cloud 1 in.<br />
Papertrey Ink-Aqua Mist cardstock<br />
Recollections cardstock<br />
Cuddlebug Swirls folder.<br />
chalk<br />
clear bags approximately 3.75 x 5 in.<br />
Rolos and Sprees<br />
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So we hope you will join us this week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a> and here is the link to download this file for the Cricut Craftroom:</div>
https://app.box.com/s/8z6mq1mpshrs82ah28sk<br />
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And I've finally started cooking again! Check out these two great recipes over on my food blog with my new design from Designer Blogs!!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.diaryofarecipecollector.com/crescent-chicken.html">Crescent Chicken</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! It's a fun week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>! This week Maureen has challenged us to use our Cricut cuts as a stencil. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This challenge was really perfect timing for me. I have to get started on all these Disney shirts I want to make for our upcoming trip to Disneyworld this summer. This is a HUGE secret to my kids. We have never been to Disney before! They will not know until right before we leave. I have this whole surprise plan, and as we get closer, it is getting harder and harder to keep it a secret. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want to join us this week, all you have to do is use a Cricut cut as a stencil. Now let me show you how I made these shirts. I also want to share <i>what worked</i> and <i>what didn't work</i> so well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh and I have some other cool news all the way at the bottom of the post!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They have no idea they get to wear these at DISNEYWORLD!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found the bleached t-shirt idea on Pinterest (what would I do without Pinterest). Different sites had different methods. I went with a good one I found on the blog <a href="http://www.thenshemade.com/2012/06/boredom-buster-bleach-shirts.html">Then She Made</a>. She used an actual stencil for her shirt. Other sites suggest using contact paper, which I didn't have <i>in the beginning</i>.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used wax paper for both my daughters' shirts. On my Cricut with the Mickey Font cartridge (and the Cricut Craftroom), I cut the Mickey head at 6 in. for my older kids and 4 in. for my toddler. Wax paper tears easily, so put your blade at 1, speed on low, and pressure low. I then taped it down using painter's tape. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next, I used a Tilex Bleach Pen for Grout and Tile to rub over the area. I let it set for about 10-15 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I used this method on different shirts and different colors, I did have varying results. The pink youth t-shirt from Hobby Lobby did the best. I bought a toddler shirt at Hobby Lobby that was a little more expensive, and the color didn't fade away as much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After making the two pink shirts with no problems, I moved on to making a blue one for my son. This is where I had a problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For some reason, the edges turned slightly brown and not as defined as the other shirts. This is when I decided to try contact paper instead of wax paper. This was a really good decision. It was a lot easier than the wax paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The contact paper stuck down really well to the shirt, which made it really easy to apply the bleach pen and get a nice clear edge. The contact paper also allows you to lift it up and straighten out your stencil if needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found the green worked a lot better than the blue. I also added a cute iron-on bow-tie I found at Hobby Lobby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I'll show you other methods I tried. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thought it would be very cute to put my son's initial in the middle. Just be careful to flip your image depending on how you lay your contact paper on you Cricut mat. I laid the paper with the backing side up. The contact paper comes in big rolls, so if you mess up, you still have plenty with which to work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>So the blue shirt was destined for cuteness, however, my bleach pen finally reached its limit and began to run out as I got half way through this shirt.</i> As I rushed, trying to finish and not run out of bleach, I accidentally lifted up the bottom of the "G" causing it to mess up a little. Oh well! I guess a blue shirt was not meant to be! The blue shirt did have a yellow tone after bleaching too.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>So here is a quick step-by-step plan if you want to make these shirts</u>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Place your cut sticky side down on your shirt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Place a piece of newspaper under the stencil area, so it won't bleed through to the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Shake the bleach pen, and begin to apply it over the area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Let it set for 10-15 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. At sink, peel off contact paper and rinse with water really well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Wash and dry in cold water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Add any iron-on or other embellishments, if desired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Other sites mention using a bleach in a spray bottle instead of a bleach pen. I think it really depends on the look you want. I would like to try that method as well. Most sites have sprayed bleach around a cut like so:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'd like to give it a try. If you do, let me know how it goes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here's our exciting news! We had such a big weekend. We had my 2 year old's birthday party, and we found out what the gender of the baby will be!!! My sister made a reveal cake for us! It was such an incredible experience to hand her that envelope and know she had such a special task. She did a great job! So here it is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a BOY!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are so excited and feel SO BLESSED! We already have two girls and one boy, so this was just so great!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I must say that this was one of the most fun and exciting ways to find out what we were having. We found out the very traditional way with an ultrasound for our first two kiddos. For our third, we decided not to find out (which was an experience of a lifetime), and this time we thought we'd have a little fun! Now for a name...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everybody! I have a very quick layout I put together for Bitten by the Bug's Patriotic Challenge in celebration of President's Day. I used the Artbooking cartridge for the first time, and I think I am in love!!! It just made this layout so easy. There were so many elements to choose from, and I could have added a little more . However, I am happy with how it came out, especially with the finished photos on the layout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So what is a "Flag Race?" Well this was something fun we did with the kids last 4th of July. I promise the adults had just as much fun as the kids!!! It was basically a relay where each team tried to be the first to transfer all their flags back to the start line. SO FUN! I found it on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/186688347026399584/">Pinterest</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we hope you will join us this week and create something Patriotic using your Cricut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those of you who have a major eye for detail, you may have noticed my lower left star mat is different from the rest...GRRR! I later fixed it. LOL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using the Cricut Craftroom, I found the Artbooking cartridge fairly easy to size. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I basically design the whole layout in the craftroom. I use the Cricut Craftroom Basics to create the colored mats I need to test out my colors and sizes. I sized the star photo mats at 11 inches as the handbook suggests for a 4 x 4 photo mat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sized the overlay at 9 inches instead of 11 inches as the handbook suggests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now let me share my little mishap with you that I now know not to do when working with these Artbooking photo mats. Please don't be a goof like me and glue down the 4 x 4 star photo mats all the way before putting your photos down. I had to peel them off and re-cut them to put my pictures down. My pictures are sized at 3.5 x 3.5 which fit perfectly under the 4 x 4 star mats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we hope you will join us this week over at Bitten by the Bug!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone! This week over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug 2</a>, we are sharing our scrap spaces or scrap rooms. Well, for me, I only have a "space" and that is basically the dining room! It works though, and I'll show you some ways I try to stay organized even without a room devoted to my hobby. <i>We also invite you to link up with us and share your scrap space!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We built our house in 2011, and I was so excited because I had an extra room. It was going to be a hobby/play room. Finally! Well about one month later, I found out I was pregnant with our third child. So I had my hobby room for about 9 months, and then it became Macy Paige's room. And now that number 4 is on his/her way, it looks like I'll be staying in the dining room. So here are some ways I stay organized. Warning: LOTS OF PICTURES and LINKS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is my dining room where all my crafting happens. Don't let this neat picture fool you! If I'm in the middle of a project, it looks like a tornado went through it. But oh how I love when it looks nice and clean like this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now this little cabinet right here is one of the most helpful ways I stay organized. It is awesome. I found it at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/15690337?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3&adid=22222222227000648684&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42169632910&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=34188908830&veh=sem">Walmart online</a>. They still have it! It is not too costly and it has really held up well. It has wheels and a table top that folds down and extends out. I'll show you the inside later in this post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my living room, I've devoted an entire cabinet to scrapbooking supplies. They are very deep cabinets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I still keep all of my cartridges in their original boxes. I recently sold my Imagine and got rid of all those cartridges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is where I keep most of my paper. The top shelf is for solids and the pattern paper packs are towards the bottom. I'm slowly running out of room as I buy more paper pads. I just love them! I also love these clear 12 x 12 shelves from <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/dd-st-011.html">Scrapbook.com</a>. I had trouble finding something that would not be too tall once stacked in my cabinet. These are perfect. I ordered one set of 10 shelves, and I was able to split them between my two shelves. Now they were kind of pricey, but I really think they were worth it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now this next 12 x 12 folder is for all those miscellaneous pattern papers I pick up in bulk sections. I bought it a while back ago at Michael's or Hobby Lobby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I try to keep the papers organized for scrapbooking by having a girl section, boy section, baby section, gingham/polka dot section, and holiday section.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This little basket holds all of my ribbon and twine. Over the summer, I organized all of my twine by putting it on tags I cut from Plantin Schoolbook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A basket full of punches</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now for my little brown cabinet that really stores so much stuff. I can store my cricut inside on the bottom shelf, although I usually have it out on my table. I just bought a Sillouette, which I haven't used just yet. I just need to have some time to read everything. I downloaded the software for free before I ever purchased it to make sure I liked it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I keep all of my tools on the top shelf and my stamp sets on the bottom shelf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now here's a look at the inside shelves:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I keep tons of stuff in here! Trimmers, ATG gun, Gypsy, stamp pads, embossing powders, stickles, glitter, baby wipes, embellishments, heat gun, etc. I use rectangular plastic tubs/baskets that I can easily stack and remove when I need them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My stamp pads and embossing powders...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Buttons and brads are in this container I found at JoAnn's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I keep all the sparkly stuff in the pink basket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also keep all my sequin and flower embellishments in this cabinet too. It's amazing what I can get in there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lastly, here is my favorite tip to stay organized. This is how I store my paper scraps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have this accordian folder. It is not 12 x 12. I found it quite some time ago in the office supply section at Walmart. In each section, I keep sheet protectors filled with scraps according to their color. This is for any small piece I think I can use again whether it be pattern or solid. I keep similar colors together. I also have a sheet protector section for black, white, gray, and brown together. I find that this really works for me. I go right to it first when I need to cut something smaller. I save so much paper by doing this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well I hope you enjoyed all the tips I shared with you for staying organized even without a room. As you can see, I try to put stuff away and out of sight for the most part. This helps me feel a little better about not having too much clutter seen and keeps little hands from getting into it all the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So we look forward to you linking up to share your scrap spaces this week! Have a good one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LgxfYaAJY1fswwdmGOPuidAdhp-2tJtI7DN2DvCLrDqqSAS_AKbZ_kengCnEUaGAnt7hIn40FENvMr1dGvAty2QeU9xWq7S6l-TRUiVX3kAeot9mLprUpWeAV9P-QueiWBH0HYSLeW6V/s1600/signature.png" /></span>Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-3077004950760729752014-02-03T05:30:00.000-06:002014-02-04T08:36:11.509-06:00Valentine Heart Challenge<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey Everyone! Jayne has selected a fun challenge over at Bitten by the Bug. It is a Valentine heart challenge, and for me, this was right on time. I needed to get started on treats for my kids' classes. Now that they are in elementary school, their class sizes are much bigger. I have to make 50 of these babies! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All you have to do to join in on the challenge this week is create a card or project with a Cricut heart cut. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This cute angel heart cut comes from Create-a-Critter 2 and is sized at 2.5 in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> To make these, I just trimmed and stapled two 1x8 clear bags from </span><a href="http://jadedblossomstamps.com/catalog.php?category=10#.Uu7-gxBdVU4" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jaded Blossoms</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to the shadow layer. Then I glued the top layer over it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think they came out pretty cute so far. So we hope to see you link up your heart project this week! In the meantime, I'll be working on the other 40 something of these!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm also linking up this week with:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/02/fccb-challenge-196-seeing-red.html">Fantabulous Cricut-Seeing Red</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2014/02/monday-challenge-125-valentines-for-kids.html">My Craft Spot-Valentines for Kids</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-67-valentine-treat-bags-or.html">Decorate to Celebrate-Valentine Treat Bags</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2014/02/craft-it-up-link-it-up-linky-party-24.html">Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party #24</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And if you need another Valentine treat idea, these are the treats I made last year using My Craft Spot stamps and Create-a-Critter 2:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LgxfYaAJY1fswwdmGOPuidAdhp-2tJtI7DN2DvCLrDqqSAS_AKbZ_kengCnEUaGAnt7hIn40FENvMr1dGvAty2QeU9xWq7S6l-TRUiVX3kAeot9mLprUpWeAV9P-QueiWBH0HYSLeW6V/s1600/signature.png" /></span>Jarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05042475415902868077noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170257467399070058.post-60024337929764662102014-01-27T05:00:00.000-06:002014-01-28T10:23:00.575-06:00Sweet Baby Girl Layout<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello! Well I finished a layout! This is huge considering the fact that I've been very out of the swing of things lately. If you missed out on why, <a href="http://purpleparadisecreations.blogspot.com/2014/01/some-news-and-survival-mode.html">visit this post</a>. It is my turn to host over at <a href="http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/">Bitten by the Bug</a>. This week's theme is "baby." All you have to do to join in is to create a project with a baby theme. I needed a little motivation to get going on my baby girl's first year album. She'll be two next month. This layout will go in her album as the first page. I really love how it came out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her birth announcement I ordered from Shutterfly was my inspiration for this whole layout. I found it, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the layout. I love it when that happens. I need all the creative help I can get lately. This new baby is draining me. I'm looking forward to that so-called return of energy that is supposed to come along with the 2nd trimester. I'm still waiting on it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The word cuts came from Gypsy Wanderings. Aren't they so beautiful and elegant? The scalloped circle is cut from Elegant Edges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the announcement, and it already has all her birth information on it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pattern paper is Teresa Collins Chic Bebe Girl. Gorgeous!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm also entering this layout in this week's <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/01/fccb-challenge-195-mix-and-match.html">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #195 Mix and Match</a> and <a href="http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2014/01/monday-challenge-124-polka-dots.html">My Craft Spot #124 Polka Dots</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friday we had a "Snow Day!" I think it was more like an ice/sleet day, but hey when you are 50 miles from the Gulf coast, this is a big deal! I haven't seen it where the ice lasted all day since I was 17. My kids were so excited. Now we have had it where it actually snowed and lightly covered all the ground before, but that doesn't usually last long. It was so strange to look out my window and see "white" collections all over our flower beds and on the rooftops all day long. My poor plants aren't doing so well. Here are some pictures:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, my life changed dramatically right before Thanksgiving...in a good way with a little setback along the way. My husband and I found out we are expecting our FOURTH child. Saying that still shocks me. If someone would have told me 8 years ago that I would have four children, I would have never believed it. We feel blessed beyond measure! It was such a struggle to get pregnant the first time. We went through 2 miscarriages and months of nightmare fertility medicine. But we finally had our first baby girl in February 2007. It has been a wild ride since with no other fertility issues. Again, we are blessed!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, with pregnancy for me comes horrible morning, noon, and night sickness. My poor husband has had to do mostly everything the last 7 weeks. Sometimes I literally could not sit up because I would have to run to the bathroom or the nearest trash can. If it wasn't sick, then I was passed out from exhaustion like no other pregnancy before. I did manage to work; however, I am fortunate to have an easy job working for my husband. It is not demanding, and I was late and sick on most days. Looking back, I'm glad I had that to try to get my mind on something other than I how I felt. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My kids have been such great sports. They know that with a new baby Mommy sometimes gets very sick. Our little one, who is almost 2, is such a daddy's girl anyway, so she has really been fine with him doing everything for her. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So needless to say, this has been a time of survival mode for me. I have been able to do the essentials in day to day life to get by and take care of my family, but I'm pretty ready to start feeling like myself again. I am 13 weeks right now, and I usually start feeling better around 14 weeks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Crafting, obviously, was put on the very very back burner of life. When you don't feel good, there are no creative juices flowing! I slowly feel myself having more of a desire to get back at it though. My hubby got me such awesome crafty things for Christmas, and I have a brand new Silhouette still sitting in a box! I know...how could I? I just have to feel really good to learn something new.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope to be posting new projects soon for Bitten by the Bug 2. Thank you design team ladies for being patient with me and giving me the time I needed to get better!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then here's a little picture to share:</span><br />
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