my cricut craftroom 100 cart bloghop

happy saturday!  welcome and thank you for visiting  my cricut craftroom's 100 cartridge bloghop :) i know youre getting a ton of inspiration, i sure am!   if you came here from sandys place  then your headed in the right direction. ill let you know where to go next at the end of my post along with a complete line up :)
i made 5 cards using 7 cartridges i hope you enjoy them

heres card 1

for this i used wildcard for the lattice (its an icon feature on page 33 in the handbook) i cant find my notes but believe i cut this at 5~1/2 inches. my card is an A2 size.i added a white background panel behind it.

for the flowers i used storybook poppies, (letter Ashift and shadow) cut at 1,3/4 and 1/2 inches then i scrunched and layered them.the branches (letter Hshift) were cut at  1~3/4,2 and 3 inches. 

card 2

i used boys will be boys. the mitt and ball were cut at 4 inches. the stars were cut from the drum cut at 1~1/2 and 2 inches.

i adhered the ball with thin foam stickies for some dimension.

card 3

i made a fun little birdie card

i used 3birds on parade. the bird was cut at 3 inches 

                                     

arent these hearts cute with the birdie feet etched out :) i cut them at 1~1/4 and 1~1/2 inches

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card 4

for this sweet card i used create a critter. 

the seahorse was cut at 4 inches and the leafy branches (octopus accessory) were cut at 2 and 3 inches. the seaweed (fishbowl layer3) cut at 5 inches. i added rhinestones and the air bubbles i used george.

and lastly card 5

i used george for the lighter green frame ( square silhouette feature) at 3~1/2 inches. 

the butterfly and branches were cut with give a hoot.

the branches (accent bird3) were cut at 1~1/2 and 1~1/4 inches. 

the butterfly was cut at 2 inches.pretty isnt it :) i love the design cut out on this . 

thank you so much for the long visit i appreciate it and thank you for your sweet words too they put on a smile on my face for sure :)

now head on over to marilyns place 

and show her some blog luvin too :) happy blog hopping! 

in case you need to start from the beginning heres the complete line up.  

1. Start http://MyCricutCraftRoom.blogspot.com 

2. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com 

3. Shelly: http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/ 

4. Marilyn: http://marilyncricutcards.blogspot.com/

5. Vivi J- Http://vivijdesigns.blogspot.com

6. Felicia: http://sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com/

7.  Erica http://ericasprojects.blogspot.com

8.  Cindy  http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

9.  Luisa http://lepaperstudio.blogspot.com

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16. Crafting Blog Events http://craftingblogevents.blogspot.com 

                                 

inspiration at bittenbythebug2

happy monday :) this week at BBTB2 its inspiration week  .we created summer themed projects just to inspire you :)  be sure to check the other dt projects that are sampled im sure youll love them all :)

im an autumn kind of girl so these summer themed things are very challenging for me

im not sure what ill use this for so i didnt add a sentiment but the inside says life can be a beach.

i used car decals for the sandals, simply charmed for the beach balland birds and create a critter for the sea shells and crabs

i used car decals for the dolphins

and doodle charms for the palm trees and sun. i used create a critter for the clouds.

thanks so much for the vist hope you like my fun card :) your sweet words make me smile, thank you for that too :) have a great rest of day or night and happy crafting!xxxshelly

My Cricut Craftroom Festive Friday

 Hi! It's festive friday over at MCCR  and our challenge is to use make a layout using a disney cartridge. i made 2 one page layouts  so my post is going to be quite long.  i hope you like them both  :)
here's the first one

isnt napping piglet so cute :) one of my former daycare boys called him" pliget" and to this day thats what we call him ;) i cut him at 3 inches from pooh and friends. for the marquee cut i used storybook accent(blackout) on page 72 cut at 8 inches. i noticed later theres a regular marquee cut i dont know if youd cut at the same size or not. im assuming yes. for the pink photo mat i used storybook accent (blackout) on page 57

                         
i cut the clouds from pooh and friends at 2 and 2~1/2 inches. inking and adding sticky foamies underneath. the stars were cut at 2 and 3 inches using baby steps. i added buttons for fun :)the moon was cut at 2 inches ( i think) from create a critter.i added a pom pom on his little hat.

                         
i used create a critter for the sentiment which was cut at 1 inch.

for my 2nd layout i used pooh and friends for all the cuts

sweet pooh bear was cut at 4 inches

 the balloons were cut at 2 inches ( im almost positive)  i added some twine

the presents were cut at 2~1/2 and 2~1/4 inches

the swirls were cut at 2 and 1~1/2 inches 

i used a stamp from creative clear visions 

to see more projects like this please visit my cricut craftroom 

thank you so much for visiting me your sweet comments encourage me and make me smile thank you for that too :) have a great rest of day/night and happy crafting!  xxxshelly

snail mail blog hop with cardztv

happy  blog hop day :) isnt this fun! were having a 2 day blog hop at cardztv thanks for joining us :)  if you came here from michelle then youre on the right track if not start here  at cardztv. ill post where you go next at the end of my post :)   the rest of the dt have made some fantastic projects havent they!
for this hop were showcasing the cardztv stamp set "snail mail" . this is a really cute and versatile set.
ive made several things so my post will be a tad long.

i made some gift card holders out of mini bags

for the yellow dot background i inked up a qtip and splotched away. the stamps i used are the stamp frame, 5c and the saying. pooh is from my cricut and pooh and friends cart (cut at 1 inch)

 i did the same b/g using white ink. the saying is from snail mail stamp set. i used my cricut and create a critter  for the seal  i made the banner using the banner thingy from the stage just a larger cut.

and for this last one i thought it would be cute to add a little love note for your honey) excuse the tape i just wanted to show it closed so you could see how the heart meets together when closed :) all the images/text on here are from the snail mail set. 

next i made a couple of  cards

 here i made a mini card using using special delivery from the set

i hand drew the stems and added teensie buttons

heres another

i used just a note from the set

i ran the c/stock through my cuttlebug and inked it 

and finally the last one ;) 

i used the heart that came with the set hand drew the vines and the word love is a sizzix die. i added popdots underneath 

thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my very long post :) hope ive inspired you to keep hopping along with us :) 

youre next stop is

susan  go show her some love :) 

bittenbythebug2 clowning around

happy monday :) this week over at bbtb2 our super talented fearless leader susan has chosen our challenge to use clown bear from teddy bear parade. if youre like me and dont own it no worries you can use ANY cart to make a clown with.
be sure to check out the cute funny adorable clowns the rest of the dt have sampled for us all :) and of course join in our fun we love when you do! just make sure your main image is from cricut :)

for my card i used create a critter for the bear, balloons and circus tent. i used paper dolls for the hat,nose and bowtie.

i didnt add a sentiment as i didnt make this for anyone in particular i may end up using the cuts in a scrapbook layout instead.
thanks for stopping by for the visit and your sweet words make me smile thank you for that too:) have a great rest of day/night happy crafting! xxxshelly

whimsical wednesday buttons and bows

happy wednesday! hope your week is going awesome so far. this week our challenge at WWC is to use buttons and bows on your card or project. be sure to check out the rest of the dts samples and be sure to play along with us we really love when you do.
 PLUS this week we also have another sweet sponsor miss kate cuttables whos offering a $20 gift certificate. how generous!

for this challenge i made a cute little baby girlie card using my cricut

i used simply charmed and create a critter cartridges.i added rhinestone flowers and butterflies.

i dressed the baby bow up with stickles and a pink rhinestone.

i added buttons for the wheel centers. 

for the inside i added a blackout image and sentiment from whimsical designs whimsical fun vol 1 set

thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments both make me smile big time :) have a great rest of day and happy crafting! xxxshelly 

cricutcardzchallenges critter cuties

happy wednesday! this week over at CCC our challenge is to make a valentines  with any critter. be sure to check out the rest of the dt samples for this fun theme :)

this week instead of something i made  i thought id show something my daycare boy "bug" made . i live close to hobby lobby so once a week we walk over there and he picks out some crafty stuff to make. he chose a cardboard mailbox for his sister.

he picked out the cuts from create a critter  and traced the front paper from the lid,glued it on  and designed the box i just glued the diecuts together for him. he did add stickles to the heart wings but of course this was after i already photo'd his project.

heres the side view.  he added some googly eyes to the bee and stickles then he added a box of conversation hearts inside and drew her a picture but said he didnt want to show that .

thanks from both bug and i for stopping by the blog, your sweet comments make us smile :) thanks for that too :) happy crafting! xxxshelly (and bug)

bittenbythebug2 love is in the air

happy monday! this week over at bbtb2 our sweet gal  brenda has chosen our challenge, use a cupid or heart on a card or project. be sure to check out the rest of the dts fabulous as always samples :) and of course play along with us we love when you do :)
im entering this over at DLart linky party be sure to go share yourr projects i know diana would just love if you did :)
i decided to go hearts instead of cupid.

i made the flower by cutting several hearts from the  sweethearts cartridge. altho the center one is a scrap leftover i forget which cart.i ran the top layer hearts thru my cuttlebug.

and inked up a bit. i added stickles to the center heart.

the sweet bees are from create a critter.altho you cant tell from the photo,  i added stickles to their wings and gave them googly eyes.
the saying is computer generated.

thanks so much for stopping by and thank you for the sweet comments they always make me smile :) hope your week is off to a great start :)  happy crafting!xxxshelly

cricutcardz an attitude with gratitude

happy wednesday:) this week over at CCC our theme is thanksgiving. be sure to check out the rest of the dts samples again this week lovely stuff!
i found this super easy~> tutorial<~ for a  flat back treat box.  im making one for each guest for in front of their thanksgiving plates. im going to add a thanksgiving poem or sentiment ( still undecided) to the backs .
im entering this over at DLART , dianas having a fun linky party and is also offering up a great prize again so you will want to go check that out. i know shed just love for you to share your stuff too :)

i used doodle charms for the basket and leaves and create a critter for the turkey.

i used foam stickies behind the basket and added some brads. i think i used pooh and friends for some of the leaves.. i always have extras from other projects and pop them in wherever needed. any leaves from any cartridge will do obviously :)

i forgot to take close up of the sweet lil turkey..i added a rhinestone to his hat and used colorbox fluid chalk to ink him up some.

hope you liked my fun little project :) thanks for stopping by for a visit i love when you do . your comments always make me smile , im thankful for that :) have a great rest of day and happy crafting! xxxshelly