Twilight Edward Fan Club Layout with .cut file!

I decided to bump this post to the top in honor of the movie New Moon that was released last night in theaters!  I am taking my oldest daughter tomorrow morning at 10am to see it and yes, I already purchased our tickets!  If any of you out there are have not read the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyers you are really missing out!  You will fall in love with the characters and be forever changed!  I highly reccomend them all!  So here's to all of the die hard fans like my daughter and I!

Do you have a die-hard Twilight fan like I do? My 15 year old, Abigail, was given the whole Twilight series for Christmas and belive it or not, she read all 4 books in less than a week! We would go out to eat she would bring her book with her and hap-hazardly eat while she was reading. We would have to make her turn her light off sometimes at 3 and 4 am and had to take her cell phone away so she would quit reading my the light of it at night! She is what I would call a die-hard twilight fan!

I created the Twilight Edward Fan Club Layout using Cricut Design Studio, The Cricut Expression and a 12x24 Mat. The Cricut Cartridges I used were Home Decor, Plantin Schoolbook, Storybook, Happily Ever After and Opposites Attract. Prism Cardstocks were used to create this layout. I used the Inkabilities white pen by Ranger. As always, I used the Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive Glue in the Blue Bottle! It just take a dot and holds like no tomorrow! I buy this glue by the Box!!! (I am always afraid that I am going to run out of it!)

Here is the Twilight Edward Fan Club Layout.cut file. You are welcome to download this layout for your own personal use but please do not sell, give away or teach from my layouts. Have fun with this layout and be sure to link your finished project to my blog by leaving a comment!

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The Combs Family Layout with Everyday Paper Dolls and More!!

I had a blast tonight making this Layout for my friend Katrina's best friend who is pregnant.  It took about 4 hours from start to finish.  I used Cricut Design Studio, Cricut Expression the 12"x24" Mat and the following Cricut Cartridges:  Plantin Schoolbook, Everyday Paper Dolls, Sesame Street Font, Christmas and Opposites Attract.

The Papers that were used were by Bazzill, Prism and American Craft.  I used a black 01 Sakura Black Pigment Pen, White Signo Gel Pen and Stampin' Up's Chocolate Chip Marker.  I used Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue.  I love this glue!  I use it for EVERY layout I make.  (Well almost all of them since I am making all of the 3M advertising layouts and the paper I am using ROCKS!  It is STICKY BACKED!  Wait until you see what I have done with it!  Keep posted!)

The Combs Family Layout

The Combs Family Title Close Up!

The Crib and the Baby Close Up!

The Combs Family Close Up!

The Crib and The Combs Family!

First Day Of School Layout Kit

Here is the layout that I created for a

Design Studio Layout Class.

If you are interested in purchasing this layout kit, the cost is $20 plus postage and it includes the .cut file as well as all of the papers used and complete direction with pictures! Please email me if you are intersted!

The following things are need to cut this layout out:

Cricut Design Studio, Cricut Expression,

and a 12x24 Cricut Mat

and the following Cricut Cartridges:

Cuttin' Up, Plantin Schoolbook and Locker Talk

You will also need glue of your choice (my favorite is Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive - in the blue bottle!) and a black pen to pen stitch.

You can choose which way you want to create your layout whether it is a Black Background or a White Background. This kit only makes 1 layout!

If you are wanting to make more than one of these layouts,

additional Papers are $10 for each kit.

Layout with White Background and Black Shadow

Layout with Black Background and White Shadow

Christmas Layout using Everyday Paper Dolls and More!

So, now that I have Everyday Paper Dolls I am having entirely too much fun! Here is another layout that I made this week. Of course, I had to make the crawling baby as I have been dying to have a baby paper doll besides baby Jesus! I can't wait to try out the sitting one!

To create this layout I used Cricut Design Studio, The Cricut Expression, the 12 x 24 Cricut Mat, Paper Doll Dress Up, Everyday Paper Dolls, Plantin Schoolbook and Cuttin' Up!

To embellish the layout I used the Signo Gel Pen in Black and White, White Flower Soft, Stickles Glitter Glue and Bazzill Cardstock!

The Layout at an angle!

The Whole Family!

Close up of the Dolls!

All the Children!

The Crawling Baby! How cute is that!

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Pop Star Layout as seen in The Chirp!

Pop Star Layout

Click Here To Download The Pop Star .cut File!

Ok, so here is what you have been waiting for! The .cut file for the Pop Star Layout that was made for The Chirp! This is a relatively simple layout to create. I have labeled all the .cut file tabs for you to be able to recreate this just like I made it. The only difference is you will not be able to use the American Crafts Glitter Chipboard until it is released in stores!

Close Up of Pop Star

Close Up of Guitar

To create the Pop Star Layout, You will need the Cricut Design Studio, Cricut Expression, Hannah Montana Cricut Cartridge, Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, the Regular Blade Housing, the Deep cut Blade Housing,

You will need a 12x12 sheet of Black cardstock for your base.

I used Prism Cardstock because that is what I put my hands on first!

Cut a 12x12 Sheet of the American Crafts Purple Cardstock down to 11.75 x 11.75 and center it on the black.

Cut a 12x12 sheet of American Crafts Purple Foil down to 11.5 x 11.5 and center it on the purple cardstock.

Layout Look - DO NOT CUT!!! Page

You will then follow the .cut file tabs using the correct cardstock/Chipboard colors to cut the layers out. Once you have the layers cut out, you will follow the picture and assemble the layout!

Another view of the Pop Star Layout

NOTES!

If you purchase the American Crafts Glitter Chipboard, you must use the Deep Cut Blade to cut it. I tried with the regular blade houseing and all it did was barely score the chipboard! You will also need to set the multi cut up for 2 times when you are cutting the Glitter Chipboard layers.

I recommend cutting all the cardstock layers first and then cutting the Glitter Chipboard layers and be ready to your sacrifice you cutting mat though!

Also if you are using a 12x24 mat be sure to lay an extra 12x12 sheet of cardstock next to the Glitter Chipboard so you don't get Glitter all over your mat!

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CHA or Bust Layout Using Everyday Paper Dolls!

Ok, So most of you know that I was given Everyday Paper Dolls the night of the Gypsy Gala. What most of you might not know is that I was asked to create a layout with it to bring with me the next day to display at the Provo Craft Booth. Here is what I came up with once we got to the hotel that night. I had so much fun playing.

If you look closely, you will even see my CHA badge with my name and the

words Retailer under my name.

This layout was created using Cricut Design Studio, Cricut Expression, Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge, Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, Cuttin' Up Cricut Cartridge, American Craft Cardstocks, Prism Cardstocks, Copic Ciao Markers, Sakura Clear Star Gel Pen, Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive Glue, Uniball Signo UM-153 White and Black Gel Pens and Part of the CHA magazine for the name badge.

4th of July Layout in the Chirp using Stand and Salute & Simply Sweet!

If you download this file, please leave a comment!

It is once again the time of year when we celebrate our Independence! Many of you may spend this time with your family and friends! Whether your family traditions include picnics, fireworks and just spending quality time with family and friends, this is the perfect layout to highlight that perfect photo!

This is the layout featured in the Crafty Kimber section! I have been asked to post the .cut file here on my blog for everyone's use!

The 4th of July layout was created using the Cricut Design Studio and the Cricut Expression along with the 12x24 mat. I have used the Latest Cricut Cartridges to create this layout including the new Stand and Salute Cricut Cartridge, The New Simply Sweet Cricut Cartridge and Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge. It was created using American Craft and Bazzill Cardstocks! (They both cut like a dream on the Cricut!)

If you would like for me to start posting more layouts for your use, please be sure to leave a Comment on this post!

If you would like to be able to make this layout for your family I have provided this .cut file for your personal use. NOTE: Please do not make this layout to sell or claim as your own. If you know someone who might like this .cut file, please refer them to my blog.

If you make this layout, I would love to see your version of it! Please send a link to it by posting a comment or feel free to email me a picture! Happy Scrappin'!

I used the Stickles and Smooches to create more depth in the fireworks. Be sure to let them dry thouroghly! It will take most of the day, possibly 2 days for them to completely dry!

Under the Ocean Candy/Snack Bucket!

So, I have to say that I may have a new favorite Cricut Cartridge! I just love the new Life's A Beach Cricut Cartridge! I have had more fun playing with it creating amazing under the sea beach scenes! I decided to take my layout off of the page and instead put in on a candy/snack bucket! Who knew I would have so much fun adding all the little details!

I used Life's A Beach, Plantin Schoolbook and Word Builders 3 An Ocean of Words to create this bucket. I also used Cricut Design Studio to manipulate the fish, seaweed and coral to the sizes and length I was looking for.

Be sure and let me know what you think by commenting!

Mermaid / Papa's Brew View

Papa's Brew/ Scuba Diver View

Scuba Diver/ Treasure Chest View


Treasure Chest/ Mermaid View


Scuba Diver Side View

Treasure Chest Side View

Mermaid Side View
Papa's Brew Side View

Close up of Papa's Special Brew!

Close up of the Treasure Chest!

Close up of the Scuba Diver!

Close up of the Mermaid holding a Gold Coin!

A look inside my bucket!

In the Ocean at the Reef - Life's A Beach Layout

In the Ocean at the Reef

This Summer my little Brother Kelly and his wife Michelle are heading to the Virgin Islands for vacation. I can't wait to see what kind of pictures that they come back with that fit this layout! My brother is a huge photographer so I am sure that they will be spectacular!

Just a note:

Yes, I am one of those people who avoids the sun at all costs! I burn and peel, burn and peel and yes, burn and peel! And before you ask, yes, I do wear SPF90 for a sun block!

This Layout was created using Design Studio, Life's A Beach and Plantin Schoolbook this is what I came up with. I wish that I could be snorkeling right now! The cardstocks used in Creating this layout are Bazzill Basics Dotted Swiss Cardstock, Various Prism Cardstocks, Die Cuts With A View Glitter Paper and Various America Craft Cardstocks. As always I glue my layout together using the Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive. That glue really ROCKS! I used various Jelly Roll Pens including the Clear Star Glitter Pen as well as the Uniball Signo White Pigment Ink Pen. I hope that this layout inspires you to create your own layout! Happy Scrapping!

Up close look at Left Side of Layout

Up close look at Right Side of Layout

Up close look at the fish and turle

Up close look at the Scuba Diver and fish

Irish Cutie In The Chirp!

Don't you just love the time of year when Irish Luck runs rampant? My children are always telling me that no one can pinch them for not wearing green since their eyes are all green. Haven't you ever seen a rainbow and just wondered if there really was a Pot of Gold at the end of it? I hope that you enjoy the Irish Cutie Layout that I have created.

This layout uses Calligraphy Collection, Paper Doll Dress Up and Plantin Schoolbook. I created the rainbow by free hand cutting but have included a copy of it in the word document so you can either print it off and cut it out or you can use it as a template to create your own rainbow out of cardstock.

Irish Cutie Layout Directions

Irish Cutie Layout .cut file

Sweet Stuff

This is another page in the Zutter book that I am creating! I created this layout with Design Studio, Plantin Schoolbook and Mickey and Friends! I used Prism Cardstock and DCWV Glitter Cardstock.

I thought that this layout would be perfect for my girls!

PS. This picture will be replaced with a better one as soon as I can. My iphone take pictures, just not wonderful pictures! LOL!!

Naturally Sweet!

I was having way too much fun creating this layout! As you can see, I was creating this for a Zutter Book that is not quite finished yet.
I used Design Studio, Plantin Schoolbook, Storybook, George and Basic Shapes and Indie Art to create this layout! The papers that were used are by Prism Cardstock and Basic Grey.





Let me know what you think of it!
P.S. I will be taking new pictures of this layout once I purchase a new camera! This photo was taken with my iphone! Sorry it is not such a wonderful picture!

Recipe Swaps.....Here I come!

Our Local Scrapbooking Store, Simply Scrapbooks is sponsoring a Recipe Swap! Of course I had to join in! We ended up with 2 seperate swap groups. One has 20 people participating and the other has 21 people participating. There was a 6 month commitment to join so we will end up with 120 recipes once all is said and done for the first swap and 141 recipes in the second swap! I am so excited and wanted to share my layouts with you!

The October Recipe Swap was appetizers/Drinks. Here are the recipes that I created for that swap!

Apple Dip Recipe Layout
I used Design Studio, Cuttin' Up, Locker Talk and Doodlecharms to create this layout. The words AppleDip were cut out of Coldpress Watercolor Paper and Painted. I used the Deep Cut Blade to cut the watercolor Paper.

Chicken Dip Recipe
I used Design Studio, Cuttin' Up, Plantin Schoolbook and Animal Kingdom to create this layout.
The November Recipe Swap is Entrees. Here are the recipes that I created for that swap.

Sloppy Abes Recipe Layout (Sloppy Joe's)
I used Design Studio, Plantin Schoolbook, Mickey Font, and Paper Doll Dress Up to create this layout

Green Bean Casserole Recipe
I used Design Studio, Mickey Font, Plantin Schoolbook and My Communtiy to create this layout.
I hope that you have enjoyed my recipes as much as I have creating them! I would love to hear what you think about them. Also, I am looking for some dessert recipes for next month. If you have a great dessert and would like to share it, please email me!

Just a side note! Simply Scrapbooks is doing a one time swap that is in open enrollement right now. Give Debbie a call is you are interested! The number for the store is (706) 210-2900. I will be participating in that swap too! Hope that you can join in!

Paper Doll Dress Up Story Book Swap #4

So call me crazy if you want too but, I decided to join a Story Book Paper Doll Swap! And did I join one swap? NO, I decided to join 2 of them! The requirements were to make all of the elements for 30 layouts and mail them to our hostess! Below are the 2 swaps that I made. I cannot wait until my swaps are mailed back to me! I know this sounds stupid, but I really struggled creating these layouts without using my design studio to weld the whole layout! Let me know what you think of them!


The first one is Stanley by Syd Hoff.

The second one is Raggedy Anne

Another Layout option for Raggedy Anne!


Close up of Raggedy Anne!