Father's Day Challenge

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 overwhelming magical time!

But first I wanted to share my Father's Day project I made for Bitten by the Bug 2 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!

  

Supplies:  

"DAD" - Mickey Font Cartridge

Fishing pole and fish - Simply Charmed

Solid Cardstock-Recollections

Pattern paper - Recollections Basic Bold Stack

Peachy Keen-Critter Faces Stamp for the fish

The Craftroom was a huge help as I planned out the size of the mats I needed.  

So we hope you will join us in this weeks Father's Day Challenge over at Bitten by the Bug 2!  

I'm also entering this over at Fantabulous Cricut.

Now for some picture overload, but I just had to share!

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.  

We also decorated the van and got ready for the 12 hour drive (which we split into two days on the way).  

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! 

The first day we went to Magic Kingdom.  End of May...33 weeks pregnant...it was HOT!  

I teared up when I saw the castle for the very first time!

My youngest is 2, and she LOVED every minute of it!  

We had such a great time.  We took advantage of every minute!  We ate at some of the most fabulous places too!  Yes, it was overwhelming and we were exhausted at the end of each day, but we definitely got our money's worth! 

I can't wait to scrapbook all my photos too!

School Days Challenge

Well hello everyone!  It's time for a new challenge over at Bitten by the Bug 2, 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.  

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.  

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. 

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.

The craftroom makes it so easy to weld shadow letters, and then make sure the non-shadow looks good over it.

I first weld the shadow layers (white letters).  Then I place the non-shadow layers over it, and depending on how close these are, they may get welded too.

This just makes the cutting, layering, and gluing go so much faster!

Supplies:

Cartridges:  Mickey and Friends, Cuttin Up, Plantin Schoolbook
Cardstock:  Recollections

Pattern Paper:  DCWV-The School Days Stack

So we hope you'll join us by linking up your card or project over at Bitten by the Bug 2 this week!

And be sure to check out some of my latest tasty creations over on my food blog Diary of a Recipe Collector:

Thanks for stopping by and visiting!

Mother's Day Cards Challenge

Hey everyone!  It's time for a new challenge over at Bitten by the Bug 2.  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."    

I made two different cards to share with you.  

 I cut the card at 5 inches.  I cut the white mat out twice.  

I used Papertrey cardstock and scrap pattern paper.
This was really a quick and simple card if you need one pretty fast.  I love how all the thinking was done for me.
Please join us in our Mother's Day Challenge this week over at Bitten by the Bug 2.  

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.

And if you are looking for something good to eat this week, check these out:

BBQ-Frito Corn on the Cob

Hibachi Supper

Candyland Birthday Layout

Hey everyone!  I have a fun layout to share with you guys.  This week Bitten by the Bug 2 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!  

I created the layout with mostly Create a Critter 2 cuts.
I cut the cake from Sweet Treats.

The title is actually two separate words that I welded together using the Craftroom.  

I ran some of the cuts through my Xyron sticker maker and then added some glitter.
The pattern paper is from the Echo Park Summer Days collection.  I LOVE this collection, and I find myself not wanting to use it because I want to save it.

I also wanted to show you a picture of the cake I made.

My daughter was so excited with it!  I'll have all the details on how to make it on my food blog on Wednesday.

We hope you'll join us this week at Bitten by the Bug 2 and link up your new birthday project made with Cricut cuts.  Please don't forget to tell us what cartridge you used.

And I also wanted to share some of my food creations if you're interested in checking them out.

Chocolate Cookies and Cream Popsicles

Chicken Caprese Paninis

Bacon Onion Flatbread

Easter Challenge

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.  

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. 

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.

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The other cuts are from Artbooking.  I ran the flower border though my Cuddlebug also.  

Supplies:

Artbooking-"First," "Easter," and Flower Border
Create a Critter 2-Eggs (Shadow)
Divine Swirls and Polka Dots Cuddlebug folder
White Gel Pen
Chalk and Versa Magic Ink for edges
Buttons and Rhinestones
Recollections cardstock
Pattern paper-K & Co. Snugglebug stack

We hope you will join us at Bitten by the Bug 2 and link up your Easter project.

Here's a look at the finished project:

I'm entering this layout in the following challenges:

Scrappy Moms-Easter
Just B Creative Crazy
Connie Can Crop-Pastels and Polka Dots

And if you are looking for some thing sweet this week, head over to my food blog to get these recipes.

Chocolate Dream Trifle

Peach Pie Filling Fruit Salad

Triple Lemon Poundcake