What Can You Make With Your Cricut Explore

Hey everyone!  Wanted to drop in, albeit a little late, to share with you a few projects I made with my Cricut Explore.

I know, I know....so many people love their other electronic machines, I had been waffling on a new machine for a while, and then, when the Explore came out, I knew it was the machine for me.  It had the intricate cuts of the other machines, as well as the ability to cut svg files.  I was sold.  And with the constant updates and additions to the machines abilities, yep...I am pretty happy.

OK, so, here are just a couple of things I made for my niece recently.....

First up, a simple birthday card using an image from the Cricut Design Space (love the liscensed characters) and some favorite Core'dinations products, I used the Chalk Core Cards as a base with bits of the Gemstones collection to add a bit of shimmer.  The embossing folder is of course Darice as well.

Next, I made her a few finger puppets.  These were also on the Cricut Design Space site.  for this project I really just used tons of scraps.  Little projects like this are perfect for using up those bits that we all have lying around.  Of course, you can see bits of the Core'dinations Gemstones and Neutrals which are always lying around.

Fun Day

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a great day today.  Me....I have been cleaning.  After our freak rainstorm the other day, I needed to get out in the yard, uncover the furniture and clean up the mess left behind.  I doubt I will be scrapping photos of that in this cute little mini album I made with my leftover October Afternoon supplies and Scraptastic kit.

 Lately I have had so many extras left over from my kits that I just haven't known what to do with.  So, I decided to start creating some little mini books with my Bind-it-All.  Just for fun.  I love that I can use all different sizes of papers in my books by just varying where the o wires go.

Well, Back to work.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog Hop

I am so thrilled to be part of the Sassy Lil' Sketches design team.  And even more thrilled that I get to play in today's blog hop.  This is a chance for you to get to know all the Sassies. If you landed here first, you may want to head over to Sassy Lil' Sketches to check out the great sketches and rules and find out more about the fabulous prizes you could win!

And now....the details.....

Sassy Lil’ Sketches “Hidden” Treasures Blog Hop 
August 23rd through August 30th, 9 PM. EST. 

The "Hidden" Treasure Blog Hop starts at Sassy Lil’ Sketches where there are two of our sassy sketches and rules for the blog hop. After visiting Sassy Lil' Sketches you can choose which Sassy you would like to visit next. We recommend visiting every Sassy because we have "hidden" treasure at four of our Sassies' blogs. 

The Sassies: 
Aimee  Optimistic Scrappiness
Amanda Amanda Jones, Simply Scrapping
Amy  Amy Gebhard
Brenda B. Brenda's Scrappy Blog
Brenda R.  Rose Blossom Legacies
Carla  My Life on Paper
Cherie  Boy Wouldn't You Like to Know
Cheryl  Cheryl's Window
Christine  Scrappin' Shimano
Deanna  Moments to Cherish
Debbie  Scrapenabler
Denise Lala's World
Isabelle (Zabou) Le Petit Monde de Zabou
Jessica Jessica*Bree 
Katie Running With Scissors, Spatulas and Sneakers 
Kelly Kelly Bea's Centerfield 
Laura  Finding the Joy in Each Day 
Martine Scraps.Cats.Love 
Rebecca  House of Henrie 
Sandra Buttons and Bows and More
Shana  1 Creative Chick 

Our awesome, amazing, and completely generous sponsors for Sassy Lil’ Sketches “Hidden” Treasure Blog Hop: 
Xyron (www.xyron.com) 
Thoughts 2 Paper (www.thoughts2paper.com) 
Scrappy Jo (www.shopscrapbooksupplies.com) 
Crop Stop (www.cropstop.com) 
Apron Strings ( www.apronstringsdesigns.com) 
Crop Chocolate (www.cropchocolate.com) 
BoBunny (www.bobunny.com)


And now for My take....

For this layout I used photos from our swim team banquet.  Lots of photos with the coaches.  And a great way to use up scraps.

I used some of the super cute digital stamps from The Cutting Cafe, Augusts Sassy Lil' Sketches digi sponsor for this one.  I am trying to expand my boundaries by dabbling in digi.

We're looking forward to seeing what you create with one or both of these sketches, so make sure you link your project back to the Sassy Lil Sketches blog. Don't forget to check the other Sassies' blogs and leave a comment for a chance at one of the "hidden treasure" prizes! 


And finally.....one of my followers will win this black and white kit from me at the end of the blog hop.  So, if you aren't already a follower be sure to click that little button on the right to become one.  And be sure to leave a comment just in case I am one of the hidden treasures.

Hugs.


Nancy