Bat Treat Bags

 I made these little cuties last night for my co-workers.  I used a cut files from svgcuts.com. It's part of the Nightmare on Elm SVG kit. I just love how they turned out. I used old Stampin' Up Papers and some random embellies to accent the corner.  

Football Cricut Guy

What team are you? I'm team Cricut!!!  I created Football Cricut Guy in Design Space using the Cricut from Store Front and A-Sport from Paper Doll Teen Scene. Here is the file/link so you can cut your own!!!!      

Football Cricut Guy: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/36477468

Enjoy and please share a pic if you create one!!!! 

-Chris 

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

I just wanted to drop in to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and share a Design Space File for this cute Cricut Turkey....

Here is the link: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/33652997

The only thing you have to do is add a dark brown scrap behind the eyes unless you want to be the color of  your Cricut. I also colored the eyes on the turkey head darker brown, with a Spectrum Noir Marker EB7. To add the white accents I used a Gelly Roll Pen. All the Papers are Recollections.  

Enjoy Your Thanksgiving 

-Chris  

Never Ending ATC

I was watching YouTube on how to make different types of cards. I came across a video called  Never Ending Cards and it was so cool(link Below). I thought I bet I could make that. Guess what it's really easy!!!! I made a short video to share mine(sorry not the best quality). I made a File for Design Space so I can make the bases faster. These are great for ATC Swaps, Pocket Letters, Just Because gift for a friend... 

If you need help getting your together don't be afraid to ask!!! FYI-The second flip will not meet up in the center because the size I made it.  

What I used for this Never Ending ATC:

Scrap Card Stock

Tim Holtz- Lost and Found Stamp Set 

Black Soot Distress Ink 

Craftwell eBrush 

Spectrum Noir Markers- TB4, DR6, TB8 

Cricut Explore W/Score tool 

Hampton Art Stamp Set- By Stencil 1 

Wink Of Stella-Silver 

FSJ-True Color Fusion Ink- Black Licorice 

Song Credit: Gwen Stefani-Used To Love You 

Inspiration Came from this Video: 

https://youtu.be/twYx1CZU4Y4

Cricut Design Space File: 

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/33084191

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! -Chris 

  

Double Accordion- Gate Fold X-mas Card

Just popping in to share this Christmas card I created this morning. If you have a Cricut Explore you can click the link below to make your own. They are very easy to make with out a Cricut too!!!! Simply cut a 12X12 sheet of paper in half so it's 6X12. Then on the long side score at 2" 4" 8" & 10"then accordion fold it.  If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.

Cricut Design Space File:
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/33074965

Thanks for Stopping By!! -Chris

Reason for the Season- Nativity Card

Hey everyone I'm just dropping in to share a card I made for Christmas. I used a torn up Bible,  I glued torn strips behind the nativity silhouette. I felt bad at first tearing the Bible, but it was going to be thrown away. So, I am using it to help everyone on my Christmas card list remember the Reason for the Season.  That made me feel a little better.

What I Used:
Creative Elements 1" Burlap Tape
Neutral-Journey Twine
Bible
The Paper Studio- Kraft Cardstock
Distress Ink -Vintage Photo
White Liner
Cricut Explore
Stampabilities Stamp- Reason for the Season
Nativity SVG- If you would like it please let me know...

Thanks For Stopping By!!! -Chris

Christmas In July #Cards4Love

Merry Christmas In July!!!!

I am so excited to share this card I created for the Christmas In July #Cards4Love. This is to support St. Jude Children Hospital and The United States Army.  I really hope you all can take part in sending cards. You can win a great prize package just for sending cards. All those details can be found on Crafts By Two's Blog, : http://www.craftsbytwo.com/video-christmas-in-july-cards4love There are a few Bloggers and YouTubers taking part in helping inspire you! You can find all the links at the bottom of this blog post!!!!

AND NOW FOR THE CARD!!!!! 

 I

Used my favorite Cricut cartridge Teddy Bear Parade and cut out the cute Teddy elf. I inked it all up and cut a few scraps to make a card base. 

Here is the finished Teddy Elf  I add pearls to his shoes and hat and also highlight to his nose and eyes. 

Stamped our Merry Christmas on Scraps the  stamp is from Cosmo Cricket's-Jolly Days Collection. 

I cut it out then backed it on a banner I made by cutting triangles out of the edges.  

In th middle of posting my blog half my pictures vanished so here is the finished card... I added washi tape to the edges of the red layer. slapped some fun washi on the bottom to ground the Teddy. I popped everything up on dimensional tape. To add the finishing touches I scattered coordinating sequins. I really hope this makes someones Christmas alot better...

Here is the Address you will need to send the cards to:

Crafts By Two 

Attn:Cards4Love

640 North Greece Road

P.O. Box 182

North Greece, NY 14515-5900

All Submissions must be in by August 31st to be entered in the contest!!! 

Here are the links to check out everyone's great projects! 

George & Ken of Crafts By Two - www.CraftsByTwo.com/Blog 

Melody of Melody Lane Designs - Youtube.com/MelodyLane

MayMay of MayMay Made It - www.youtube.com/maymaymadeit

Lorrie of Lorrie’s Story - lorriesstory.com

Nanny Rose of Crafting on the Dollar -https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftingOnTheDollar

Ken Hess of Ken's Kreations - www.youtube.com/user/hesskr  

Cindy of MiMi's Mixed Bag -www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0VRdBpYhWUmFkw02YMHjw  

Lisa of L.J. Creations - www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_zad8-5Vfqu3Vb5JnwYPg  

Miki of Minis By Mini- www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaTGog86ndA  

Gabrielle of Papercrafting by G - www.papercraftingbyg.com  

Tracey of Gift Basket Appeal - www.youtube.com/user/giftbasketappeal 

Karin of Scrappy DIVA - www.youtube.com/user/homevidka 

Jennifer of Jen’s Little Place -www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f_Yy603Keztxzm6RakDPA 

Cindy of CLB Craft Creations -www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH2bXT8JNJFg2At0M_ZQFw 

Kaylin of Krafty Kaylin - kraftykaylin.wordpress.com

Sheila of She's a Sassy Lady - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3g6-J4ZMTFx4FGoIXl2ow

YOU ARE HERE: Christopher of Create With Christopher -createwithchristopher.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by! I really hope we all inspired you to create some great cards and sent them out for a great cause. -Chris

Pretty Little Liars-Pocket Letter

CreAted this super Awesome Pocket Letter todAy and just hAd to shAre. 

I know Alot of people don't wAtch the show, And mAy not understAnd. For those of you thAt Are PLL fAns I hope you love it. I hAd the ideA to swAp a PLL Pocket Letters with one of my crAfty friends becAuse she Also loves PLL.     

 

 I used my Cricut Explore Alot. I creAted A blAck hoodie svg file just for this. I wrApped twine Around A couple of them, for A fun wAy to shAre sAmples. The mini folder notebook wAs Also creAted with my Cricut. It fits perfectly in the pocket.  I print then cut all the A's they came out so cool. The sneAk peAk At the top is my fAvorite cArd.  I just cut out letters from mAgAzines.

The Shh.. cArd, wAs Also fun to make. I got the imAge off Google I reAlly wish I could thAnk the Artist.  I love thAt imAge. It wAs A pAin to fussy cut them All out but so worth  it.  Well that is All I reAlly wAnted to shAre.  If you hAve Any questions on this Pocket Letter or the products I used don't hesitAte to Ask. Sorry, no product list. 

ThAnks For Stopping By, 

          -Chris (A) 

P.S. If you would like the blAck hoodie file pleAse let me know. 

ScrappyDew Design Team Projects, So far...

This card was made with Graphic 45 - Song Bird papers.
I used The SD-Scrap Factory with the Royals 2 Expansion pack.  The eyes are done with SD - Dew Drops Facial Expressions.    The stamped sentiment is from a Stampin" Up! stamp set.

 This wasn't really a Design Team project. I made him mainly to show the versatility of the Facial Expression-Dew Drop Stamp Sets. This is a Bear from Teddy Bear Parade Cricut Cartridge. I just hid the eyes and stamped them on.

This was a really easy simple project. I made the bag, then just added a head from a doll I cut out at the wrong size. then i used the Facial Expressions-Dew Drops Stamps to add her face. With a little highlight and bling for earrings it looks like it tooks awhile to make but was only about 15 minutes.















This was also just to show that you can use these Dew Drops  on Cricut cuts as well as ScrappyDew patterns. This little guy is from Create A Friend. I really love the versatility of these stamps.



Check out ScrappyDew I'm sure you will find several thing you just can't live with out!   SCRAPPYDEW.COM

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask :)
Thanks For Stopping By
-Chris

Shadow Layer Card Base

I watched a great video on YouTube by Crafts By Two, that inspired the card below. Ken and George are so funny!!! I really just wanted to make this blog post so that I could share the inside stamped sentiment. It does have a naughty word that I didn't want anyone to get offend by on Facebook. If you're here to see from Facebook... Welcome To My Blog!!!!

 

****WARNING****

(naughty word below)

Little bit more about the this cute card...

The eyes and mouth are stamped with the Virgina Turtle Set-Cutiepants Assortment . I love these face stamps because you can arrange them however you want. The sentiment is also from a great Virgina Turtle set called Sassy B*tch. I love being part of the VT-Design Team.  This card was  really easy to make with my Cricut Explore, and Design Space. Be sure to check out Crafts By Two's Video(link below) give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe to their channel. The poodle is an image from the Create A Critter-Cricut Cartridge.  If you have any questions about the card,supplies, anything please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks For Stopping By

~Chris

Special Thanks To Crafts By Two for the inspiration, and allowing me to share their video!!!

Here is the Crafts By Two link:

Shadow Layer Card Base and a Zombie Card

Also Check out Virgina Turtle Stamps!!!

 

Virginia Turtle Stamp Co.

My First Projects For Virginia Turtle....

 I always wanted to be on a Design Team, and now I am!!!! I am so excited to be part of Virgina Turtle's Design Team their stamps are great and are reasonably priced.  The cards below are the first projects I made using Virginia Turtle Stamps. I'll post what I used under each card, also check the link below to get your own Virginia Turtle Stamps!

You're Tea-riffic Chip Card 

What I used:

*Cricut Cartridge- Disney-Princesses Dreams Come True

*Stampin' Up!- Brights Candy Dots

*Darice-flourish embossing folder, w/Big Shot

*Cricut Explore 

*Does That Taste Funny? -Virgina Turtle Stamp Set 

*Adhesive- Stampin' Up! 2-Way Glue Pen & ATG

 *random papers from my stash (mostly recollections)

 

Meow Are You?  Gary Card 

What I used:

*Cricut- Nickelodeon-Spongebob Squarepants Cartridge

*Stampin' Up!- Brights Candy Dots

*Cricut Explore  

*Adhesive- Stampin' Up! 2-Way Glue Pen & ATG

*Wild About Puns -Virgina Turtle Stamp Set 

*random papers from my stash (mostly recollections)

I can't wait to keep posting all my fun projects with these great  stamps. 

Check out the website there is always a sale, or giveaway!!!

Just click the link below!!!! 

http://www.virginiaturtle.com/

Also, CHECK OUT THERE FB FOR MORE GREAT INSPIRATION!!!

Virginia Turtle Craft Supplies- Facebook

THANKS FOR STOPPING IN!!! -CLopez

Who needs Christian Grey....

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! 

I was inspired by 50 Shades Of Grey, and made this guy, Cricut Grey.  I posted it to my FB Group The Pioneer Cricuteer and everyone loves him. I wanted to share the Design Space file with everyone so you can make your very own Cricut Grey. I'm sure he has a much better story to tell. 

 Please post pics in the group or in the comments, so I can see your Cricut Grey!!! 

WHO NEED CHRISTIAN GREY WHEN YOU CAN HAVE CRICUT GREY!!!

If you have the subscription, you should be able to cut him for FREE, if not it should only be a few dollars!!! 

What I used...

Cricut Explore 

Store Front Cartridge 

Paper Dolls Teen Scene Cartridge 

If you would like a CCR file let me know i'd love to make one! 

Or, make your own just Weld the Cricut head on the Teen Scene Body. 

Just click the text link below and it will direct you to DS to cut out Cricut Grey! 

CRICUT GREY DS LINK!!!

Enjoy... and Again Happy Valentines day!!! 

Sprayed Bleach Shirt

Everyone(including Ashish) loved my shirt I made for the Meet  & Greet with Ashish Arora,CEO of Cricut in Nashville, TN. I wanted to share how I made it, it's really easy!!!

 It's an old technique, but quick easy and cheap!!!  

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Here is what you need:

Cricut Machine (any one) 

Bleach 

Spray Bottle 

Vinyl or Contact Paper

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Step 1: If you're using a new T-shirt wash it before you do this technique. 

Step 2: Once its cleaned an dried, Put your T-shirt on a flat surface so you can easily put your image on. 

Step 3: While your shirt is washing, find an image and design your t-shirt. Once its all designed and you love it, Cut it out. 

You can use vinyl or contact paper.  

Tip: In Design Space you can change the canvas and shirt sizes, So, you know just how big you need your image. 

                                               

Step 4: Add your cut out image to the t-shirt. Make sure you press it down good. It's okay if you don't get it all the way, The bleach will just bleed and I personally think it adds to the effect. 

               

 Step 5: Pour some Bleach in a spray bottle.  

Caution: Don't get it on your other cloths!!!

Step 6; Now the fun part!!!! Spray over the design. 

The messier the better. For fun spray the sleeves and other random spots too. If you let it sit a minute and add a few more random sprays it will add a different color. 

Step 7: When you have your desired look, place a paper towel over the image to absorb any excess bleach. 

Step 8: Remove the Vinyl(contact paper). 

Step 9: To get rid of the bleach smell, hand rinse with cold water. 

Step 10: WASH IT AGAIN!!!! Wash it with cold water, this will help it from bleeding and get rid of the bleach smell. 

If you do several all the same color you could wash them at the same time... 

Tada!!!! I love this technique. It would also be fun to get a white shirt and spray colored dye on it!!! OMG, I'm going to TRY IT!!! 

I would love to see what you make using this technique.

Please Join Us In The Pioneer Cricuteer on FB &

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE FUN IDEAS!!! 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY -Chris 

Cricut Guy & Design Space Link

I will be showing you how I put together this Cricut Guy after I made him in Cricut Design Space and cut him from my Cricut Explore.  I used the images from Teddy Bear Parade and Store Front Cartridges(both are in the subscription, to create this fun little guy. I will share the Cricut Design Space Link at the bottom of this post. 

This is the Finished Cut!!! 

Simply cut out the pieces... There is only 3 colors so its very easy. 

(excuse the dirty mat)

I then punched out a circle and just cut it into pieces to back my eyes and mouth. 

I use 2 Way Glue to adhere them.

(any glue will work) 

Tip: Make sure your pieces cover the holes before you adhere them.

I added Stampin'Dimensionals on the eyes so they would pop.Add his shirt,and your done! 

I hope you all enjoy this cute little Cricut Guy.

Here is the Design Space Link:

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/22198586

All you have to do is click the link it will open up in your Cricut Design Space Account. 

You can cut him free if you have the subscription. 

The images I used where from Store Front &  Teddy Bear Parade, so if you have both it will be free. If you have just one of the 2 you will have to only pay $0.99 and you will own it to cut when ever you like.  Please feel free to comment, share & ask any questions.

p.s. If you have Teddy Bear Parade you can use all the outfits on the 

Cricut Guy how fun would that be!!! 

Bugs -N- Kisses

I have seen lots and lots of ways to make cute treat bags or boxes and use Bugs -N- Kisses. All I see is spiders and other gross bugs, I wanted mine to be cute.  I'll post a link to the contest I'm entering and where to get the cut file. 

These are the boxes I made and filled them with Hershey's Kisses. 

If you want to see how I made them keep scrollin'. 

Here are the Supplies I used:

*Papers From Little Yellow Bicycle-Trick or Treat  & an old Halloween Martha Stewart Paper Pad. All other paper is Recollections card stock.

*Elmer's Xtreame Glue Stick(out of ATC)

*Stampin Up! Ink-Sahara Sand 

*Stampin Up! Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black 

*Stampin' Dimensionals

*We Are Memory Keepers-Crop-o-dile

*Gelly Roll Pen- White 

***NOT PICTURED ***

*Cricut Explore 

*Ribbon (from stash)

*Hershey's Kisses 

*Blending Chalk 

* Scissors

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1. I cut out all the pieces with my Cricut. The Link to the file will be at the end of this post. 

I used my little test bug to hold the little pieces. 

2. I folded and glued the tops and bottoms of the boxes. 

And they looked like this... the top has like a little tap cut out to hold the bottom to remove the top. 

3.I organized the bug parts and started to ink and glue them together. I drew on the eyes with my Stampin' Write Maker. And I added a Highlight on his nose with a Gelly Roll Pen.

4. He is really cute once he is all together. 

5. I flipped him over to and added Stampin' Dimensionals , to make him pop up from the lid. I did this, so it would be easier to add the ribbon and little "bugs -n- kisses" flag. 

6. Using the Print Then Cut Feature, I made the little "Bugs -N- Kisses" flags. Was so quick and easy. I inked them up, layered them and punched a hole with my Crop-O-Dile. 

7. I tied on the ribbon and flag. Then filled up the box with kisses and little strips of curled paper.

And that was it... Sorry Some of the photos I wanted to share I couldn't get loaded. Hope you enjoy them...

Link for File 

Garden Bug Boxes and Cards

Contest Link

Harvest & Fall Design Contest My Scrap Chick

Special thanks to my friend Jennifer Laging, for encouraging me to enter the contest and inspiring me everyday!!!!  

Bugs -n- Kisses 

-Chris