SSINK and Washi Love Challenge

SSINK has a great washi challenge going on here. Come join in! I used this past month's Paper Pumpkin Kit with the new "Cherry On Top" Designer Washi Tape. I love how both are perfectly coordinated! I used the washi on the flip side of the precut paper pumpkin card border and added some bling with sequin ribbon.

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Welcome to the "Fantabulous Cricut Favorite Character Blog Hop

and the introduction of our new Design team members.

We will have prizes (blog candy) on some of the blogs along the way. You will have until June 2nd to leave a comment 12 midnight EST. We will announce the winners on each of our blogs on June 7. You will need to check back to see if you have won.

A character can be -- a number, a letter, a persons personality, etc., so I am showcasing what what my interpretation of a what a character is.

You should have arrived here from Sara's blog at  http://Pypercreations.blogspot.ca. If not and you want to start at the beginning go to http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/Fantabulous Cricut Challenge.com

I am new to the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, and so far I love it!! I have had a cricut in my life for a little over 7 years now. It has transformed the way I create, all in a good way. 

I am married to a wonderful man, who is a firefighter. With his schedule the way it is, it leaves lots of crafting time for me. We have a 10 year old son who is the light of my life. Lots and lots of rescued animals have found their way to our home and hearts`here also. We are a truly blessed home. 

Here is my inspiration for you:

Mickey Mouse is  my most favorite character of all time, and one of my most used Cricut Cartridges. The Mickey and Friends cartridge has so many wonderful images on it. A truly fun cartridge!!


Now that you have seen my character go see Kristina at http://lllscrap.blogspot.com/ and check out her amzing creativity.
Happy Hopping!!


Thank you for hopping with us, We hope we have inspired you and you will come back next week to enter our Challenge!

Christina :)

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{Happy Birthday Wishes}

This is my first card for FCCB Group. I loved the sketch, so much to work with. I'm all about the bright fun colors on birthdays, how can you go wrong :)

I used Summer Celebrations Cricut Cartridge for the cake on this card. Reminds me of a Dr. Seuss cake, fun and glittery.

Summer CelebrationsChristina Summer Celebrations

A SSINK Sketch Challenge

Well, for SSINK's sketch challenge, I combined a Layout Sketch and Project Life photo pockets. Here is the sketch:

I used SU Project Life cards from the Everyday Adventure Collection, a flower from the Bouquet kit, and some matching Moonlight DSP....I LOVE how all of the patterned papers match -- and even my flower ink matches the PL card text color perfectly! I used my cricut for the sun and stars.

I still want to tweak this a bit, but for now, at least I have my favorite pictures of my son when he was little with bright cheery colors. He is always my sunshine.

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SSINK's Wedding Challenge

Join us at SSINK for a wedding challenge this week. Here is my card, made with SU patterned papers and cardstock -- and of course Big Shot dies and a stamp. I added some bling from the Love Story embellishment pack. 

Graduation 2015

Graduation 2015

{Pop-Up Boxes}

 by: Christina

I used a verity of different Cricut cartridges for these boxes. Pooh Font for numbers, Sweethearts for words, Recess for hat and diploma, Create a Friend for "Happy Graduation", and a few other assorted carts for little things. I really love making these boxes, they mail flat and always get a big wow from people. 

Playing with the April Paper Pumpkin SSINK Challenge

We at the SSINK Design Team and playing with Paper Pumpkin for our challenge today. Come join us -- and either follow the Paper Pumpkin box directions -- or put your own spin on it!

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Just Walking on Sunshine   

  {Cascade Card}

 My first ever cascade card. Took my awhile to think of a theme, but then I realized I need summer!! I think this card screams sunshine, beach and fun!!

Cricut carts used are Pack You Bags, and Life is a Beach.

Let's have some Fun with SSINK Punch Art

Let's have some Fun with SSINK's punch art challenge this week. Here is my girlie minion, using the owl punch.

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Sherbet Birthday Party

{Pop-up Card Box}

   

I used several different cricut cartridges for this project. 

Once Upon a Princess for the side ice-cream cones, and the flowers in the back.

Simply Charmed for the presents in front, Straight from the Nest for the small cones,

Sofia for the scalloped circles on the side, Create a Critter for the balloons, and the small banner punch from Stampin' Up for the banner in back. 

Of course lots of stickles to bring it all together for this fun card in a box.

Scrappy Storage Solutions for a SSINK Challenge

Here's my Scrappy Storage Solutions for a SSINK chall, from left to right. 

1. SU ink Color Caddy
2. File folders of my Stampin' Up! cardstock using SU! color families in my Thirty-One FoldnFile in Taupe Cross Pop pattern.
   
3. Paper Pumpkin Kit elements in plastic stamp case shell
4. SU Stamp Sets in video stand holder (Office Max)
5. Punches, Big Shot Dies, Thinlits and Textured Impressions Embossing folders in Thirty-One Square Utility Tote in Sketchy Dot print (and you can see that I have room to BUY MORE!). My glue is stashed in the 31 Oh-Snap Bin in Taupe Playful Parade. I also have my IKEA unit with these great Your Way Cubes (they also can be embroidered):
   

To take a closer look at Thirty-One organizing products or to purchase, please go to http://www.mythirtyone.com/Laurapizz and shop under "March Party 2." Thank you!

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SSINK's Challenge is Use Sheltering Tree

Today's SSINK challenge is using the Sheltering Tree stamp set -- and so happy that I have this set! I waited to order it because I thought I could, then it went on back order, so as soon as it came back, I got it. Had to. And just opened it yesterday.

I wanted to use some flower soft on the trees -- but I didn't have pink, and I really wanted these trees to looks like Cherry Blossoms. My grandmother always loved those trees -- and I do too. So I used "Spring" Flower Soft for some random spring flowers in the inked grass instead. I also used my cricut on Stampin' Up! cardstock - love how it cuts!

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