Swapping Fun

Hello Disney and Crafty Friends!  Today I am over at Scrapbook Blessings Club sharing a few die-cuts that I made for a swap that I am in.  To read all about the swap head on over here.

I am sure that you have all ready guessed what layout these will be used on.  They are definitely for Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki room layout.  It is one of my favorite attractions.  It is always a wonderful spot to sit, relax and enjoy a Dole Whip. On a hot, summer day the air conditioning is an added bonus.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope that you have a magical day doing something you enjoy!

Swap Time

Recently I was in a Cricut cut swap.  The theme for this particular swap was "Toy Story".  I was assigned the "mystery cut" which meant that I could cut whatever I wanted to as long as it fit the theme.  I looked at the list of assigned cuts and noticed that someone was cutting Bo-Peep.  I decided to "find" her sheep for her.  Here is my pile of cuts, bagged and ready to be mailed to the swap coordinator.  (I had some special "Toy Story" baggies to put my cut in)

I cut out the sheep using the Toy Story Cricut cartridge.  I cut approximately 35 sheep out.  I used Fun Flock and some accent shimmer confetti type product (mixed the two together) to give the sheep some texture.  I used Accent Enamel on the sheep's eye and hooves.  I enjoyed making these but was glad when I was done.  LOL I will rethink using Fun Flock on this many images in the future.  I had it everywhere!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope that you have a magical day!!

Happy Sunday!

Hello Disney and Crafty Friends!! Where has the month of April gone?  I cannot believe that the last week of the month is here!  It has been a busy month!  We had out of town company earlier this month.  Such a great visit!  Friends from NY, FL, and family from CA.  My hubby and I hosted Easter dinner for family and friends.  My daughter made this for dessert:

Cupcakes loaded with toppings!  It made for a pretty centerpiece on the dessert table.

Our desert tortoises are out of hibernation.  Here is one of them:

I have been participating in several Cricut cut swaps.  Some of you may be asking what a swap is.  Well, how a swap usually works is a group decides on a theme, number of participants and what is to be exchanged.  Everyone participating sends their assigned cut to the coordinator of the swap and he or she sends everyone a variety of cuts back to each participant.  So if ten people participate you will end up with 10 different cuts (one of which is your own). It is a great way to get a variety of different cuts. In the swaps that I have recently participated in they have been Disney themed Cricut cuts.  For the first one I was assigned the "mystery" cut.  I LOVE doing the mystery cut.  I decided to make Mickey's pants, glove and small title.  You can see all three below. 

This next photo is not the best.  It is a work in progress. I was busy getting my "lounge chairs" ready to mail out to the swap coordinator.  Usually the coordinator asks that we put each cut in an individual bag with our name on it.  I like to make little labels with a message to put on my swap baggies.  I also put one of my blog cards in with it.  The "lounge chair" is for a Disney Cruise swap that I am in.  These chairs took HOURS of my time. LOL  Hours because I was trying to "slice" in Design Space when I should of "attached".  A call to Provo Craft solved my problem.  I wished I would of placed that call sooner. LOL!!  

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April is Deal of the Day month at Close To My Heart.  There are still a few days left this month for you to take advantage of the special. Head on over here to read all about it.

 I took advantage of one of the higher priced deals and here is my box of goodies:

There are a lot more goodies underneath that first layer.

So there you have it......my month of April.  At the moment I am working on another "mystery" cut for another Disney Themed swap.  This one will be all "Toy Story" cuts.  I cannot wait to see what everyone makes.  Once my cut is complete I will share with you what I did. 

I hope that you have had a great month!! Don't forget that you still have this week to participate in the monthly challenge over at Scrapbook Blessings Club.  Head on over here to do so.  I would love to see what you create!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a magical day!

So Many Tags!

What am I doing with so many tags?  I am participating in a swap.  The theme is Holiday Tags and the tag needed to be made using the Cricut. This is the first time that I really have made tags.  The swap had several guidelines about the tags. I had to cut it a certain size, layers and bling needed to be used. To and from needed to be on the tag. I stamped the to and from on the back. These were a lot of fun to make. I am a "bling" kind of gal so I really enjoyed using all the glitter that these tags required to make them glisten like a real snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a magical day!

Tag details:

I used the Cricut cartridge Art Philosophy from CTMH (page 30).

The following were cut at four inches: tag1 , Layer, and Shift Decorative Layer.

I cut snowflake3 at 3¼ inches.

The patterned paper used was from CTMH (Wonderland).

The cardstock was from CTMH and out of my stash. The ribbon was from my stash.  I used Journey Glaze (on most) and liquid glue (on some) to adhere the glitter. (I did not use Stickles).

Cricut Favorite Cut Swap

Chirp, chirp.  What is that I hear?  It is my Cricut chirping away.  Recently I was in a Favorite Cut swap on Facebook. Some of you may remember my So Many Minnies post.  If you missed it you can check it out here.  The following photos were taken by a wonderful gal who headed up the swap and kept us all organized.  That wonderful gal would be JoAnn D. A BIG thanks to JoAnn for letting me use her pictures.  I just loved how she had each persons name next to their cut.  Here is what we swapped:

Photo taken by JoAnn D.

Photo taken by JoAnn D.

Are they not all just fantastic!! We are already working on our next swap which is "Gift Tags". I hope that you are having a magical day!  Get out there and do something that you enjoy!

So Many Minnies!

Merry Monday!  As I said in my previous post there has been a lot of crafting going on at my house this month.  My Cricut and I have been very busy working on these:

I am participating in a swap.  The requirements were to cut 15 of your "favorite thing" at three to four inches, embellish it and make sure it had a couple of layers. (I am hoping that I did it correctly.  This is my first swap of this kind.)  I had a very difficult time deciding what to make.  Since I am the "Disney Girl" I decided to make the original Disney Girl, Miss Minnie Mouse.  I used the cartridge Mickey and Friends and cut her at four inches. I used Enamel Accents on her eyes.  I was very happy with how Miss Minnie turned out.  I can't wait to see what I get back in the swap. 

I am not the only one crafting away this month.  While my Cricut was chirping away my daughter was busy using a hot glue gun and ribbon.  This is what she made:

 

They are hair barrettes!  She saw a video on You Tube and away she went creating. This is not the first time she has taught herself to make something by watching a video.  I am so proud of her and the fact that she is able to do these things by just watching a video (no help from me).  I think that they turned out great. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope that you have a wonderful, magical, Disney kind of day!! Go out and do something that you enjoy!