You Can Cut What with the Cricut?

Hey everyone!  Bad blogger here, but it is Friday!!!  Hooray!!!!   Anyway, today I have a super simple project that everyone has probably made before, something I have made here before...but today I have something new to share.

Yep, another composition book, but check out the bling!  Almost time for back to school and you know how much fun I have been having with the Buckle Boutique Rhinestone Sticker Sheets.  This time I figured out how to cut the sticker sheets with my Cricut Explore!  Woo hoo!!!!  OK, it took quite a bit of trial and error, but here is what I did.

Tape that Rhinestone Sticker Sheet down, you can see I stuck it down on my heavy duty mat and then added tape...and don't skimp on the size of the sheet you are using.  Trying to use a tiny scrap will not work (don't ask how I know that, LOL).

I created a custom setting "Buckle Boutique" on my dashboard and set the pressure to 146 and cut 2x. With those settings I was able to cut the above circle and all the circles on my composition book.

From there, it was really quite simple.  I covered the book with a bit of paper from Dena Designs for Darice and a bit of scrap ribbon I had lying around.

Added my circles and Ainsley's name that I cut using my Sizzix (you have seen me cut Rhinestone Sticker Sheets with the Sizzix before....definitely my fave way).

And I was done.  This project really came together in  no time.  I think I am still going to play around with the settings a bit more.  While I was able to consistently cut a circle, I haven't tried anything more complicated and that may take a bit of work.

Hugs.

Tinkerbell Box Card - Disney Pixar Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Original Disney Pixar Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from  Shawn's blog.   If not, you may want to go back as this is the beginning and you know you want to see all the great inspiration along the way.

I decided to create this fun little box card for my niece's birthday.  I wanted to give it to my daughter, but she says she is too old for fairies...who is too old for Tink?  not me.

 Fairy Box Card Supplies:

• Cricut Tinkerbell and Friends files
• SVGCuts Box Cards svg Kit
• Cricut Explore Machine
• Dena Designs Little Azalea Scrapbook Papers
• The Buckle Boutique Rhinestone Sticker Sheet - Tiffany Blue
• Sizzix Framelits Banners #2 Die Set

Step 1:  Cut papers and begin assembly of box.  I started with the inside.  Adding the back and the scallops that will fold over.  I love the texture of the solids in this paper set.

Step 2: When you stand the box up, the box is already decorated for you.  The yellow dots on the outside and the yellow scallops folding over.

 Step 3:  Add additional flag pieces as well as the inside pieces that will old our fairy embellishments.

Step 4:  To create the rhinestone flag pieces cut a template from plain cardstock and then simply trace onto the rhinestones.  The rhinestones cut easily with a simple pair of scissors.

 Step 5:  I used the print and cut feature on the Cricut Explore to create Tink and her friends.  The print and cut feature is so easy to use, you will be creating in no time.

 Step 6:  Leyer your faries with a few flowers and done.

Your next stop on the hop is....Lori.  I have attached the entire line up below, just in case you get lost.....

Disney Pixar Blog Hop Line Up

Shawn

Nancy

Lori

Ellen

Marisa

Kathy

Jenny

Jessica

Madge

Jenny

Hugs.

Embellished Notebook - Dena Designs

Happy Friday everyone!  Hope your day is off to a great start and that you have fun plans for the weekend.  Me?  The usual, lots of time with family and friends.

Today I want to share with you a project I made a bit ago for Darice and Dena Designs.  I really had a great time playing with the Dena Designs papers, and couldn't resist creating this fun little notebook and pencil set for my teens, so way better than the $5 sets they sell at Justice.  hee hee  Here is the complete post from Darice.

EMBELLISHED DIY NOTEBOOK SUPPLIES:

• Embellish by Dena Haute Girls Paper Pack
• Darice 3 Row Silver Bling on a Roll 
• EK Tools Dotted Scallp Edger Punch
• Mod Podge
• Neon Washi Tape Value Pack – Neon
• Composition Book
• Pencil

Begin by choosing your papers.  For this DIY notebook I chose Peace, Sunshine Circles, Fuschia and the Black Emboss from the Haute Girls Pack by Dena.  But feel free to mix and match to create your favorite combinations.  I cut each of the papers to size and then used Mod Podge to adhere them to the composition book.

Here are the sizes I used:

• Peace – 6.5 x 4″
• Sunsine Circles 6.5 x 6″
• Fuscia 1 x 9 5/8″
• Black Emboss 6.5 x 1″
• Bling on a Roll – 5.5″

I chose Mod Podge to adhere the paper as not only would it hold my paper firmly, but would add an extra layer of protection to your DIY notebook. With Mod Podge, it is best to use thin layers and let it dry thoroughly before adding more.  Doing so will help keep your papers from bubbling.

When the first layer was dry, I punched the Black Scallop paper with the border punch and adhered it over the seam.

Add the Fuschia paper and bling on a roll rhinestones next.  This layer of Fuschia paper will help cover any imperfections in your cuts.

Finally, I cut a few of the card pieces to add to the top of my DIY notebook, something to make it a little more special.

And to make the DIY notebook even more special, why not take a few minutes to make a coordinating pencil with washi tape?  The neon color washi tape is so fun with the Haute Girls papers and right on trend for the back to school season.

To begin, make sure your washi tape has a straight edge and line that edge up with the metal part of the eraser.

Tear washi tape to match the edge of the painted part of the pencil.  It takes two strips of washi tape to cover the pencil.  To sharpen the pencil, simple peel back the washi tape a bit.

Embellish By Dena Designs

Oh my goodness....can I just tell you I have fallen in love with a new paper line.  No, it isn't Prima, or Crate Paper, or probably anything you have heard of...it is Embellish by Dena Designs.  This paper is manufactured by Darice and I just love it.  I love the mix of patterns, colors...oh goodness I could go on and on.  But how about if I show you some of the things I have posted over on the Darice blog instead.

These cupcake toppers have a quick tutorial.  I love how quick and easy they were to make, plus they add so much personality to an otherwise typical plate.

Cupcakes not your thing?  These adorable pinwheels were made with the same paper pack.

special should out to my fried Judy for letting her girls come by and play with the pinwheels. 

Right now the papers are available at Consumer Crafts and Amazon.com.  Be sure and check them out.

Hugs.