Texas Stampede...

I went to Dallas, Tx for the Texas Stampede, March 18-20.  I had a great time.  This was my first scrapbooking crop that I have attended.  Needless to say, I didn't get a lot of scrapbooking done but, I did meet a lot of wonderful people from Provo Craft and from the Cricut Circle and message board. 
We each made calling cards to trade with the circle members.  Here is my calling card...

Here are the calling cards I received from circle members....

The next picture has a few more calling cards and then some goodies that we received with calling cards....

 This picture is one of the calling cards I received and a chocolate coin from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.  My daughter stole it the minute she saw it. 

Her are pictures of the two wonderful ladies I roomed with, Cassie and Jamie.  We had soo much fun.  There was never a dull moment...  See, we did do SOME crafting...

Here is Tammy.  She is responsible for getting this weekend of fun together for us.  Thank you, Tammy.  You did a great job!!

Mike from Provo Craft was there to answer our questions ....

Cassie and I took some classes with the Pink Stamper and Cindy Royal...

Theresa Collins was there.  She gave a class.  I didn't have the the opportunity to take that one but I heard that it was wonderful.

In the Pink Stamper's class we made these...

We received these special stamps made for this event and this cuttlebug folder from this class...

I failed to take a picture of the projects from Cindy Royal's class but will do that later and update this post with the pictures.   We made tea light cakes and banners in celebration of Cricut's 5th anniversary.  We were supposed to receive the Birthday Bash cartridge with this class but unfortunately they ran out of the cartridge.  They offered some great replacements.  They offered Elegant Edges or Caligraphy and Father's Day.  Cassie chose the Elegant Edges.  I chose Caligraphy and Father's Day...

We did some make 'n takes that I will have to take pictures of and add later.  We played some games...

Here is the swag bag we received with lots of goodies....

Along with several others, we won 4th place for our door decorations.  We get a $15 circut.com credit.Here is our door...

Here is one of the winning doors.  Can you guess who this one belongs to? ...

If you guessed TulipCollector you are right...Isn't it awesome?!?!  I didn't get a picture of every door because by the time I decided to walk every floor of the hotel to take pictures of them, some had already taken there decorations down.  But, here are a few that I did get...

Here is the winning table decoration.  This was done by the only male scrapbooker attending.  He was there with his wife.  Wouldn't it be great if your husband liked to scrapbook with you?!?!

Here are the ladies that were sitting at the tables next to us....

And of course, I have forgotten their names.  Sorry, ladies.  I am terrible with remembering names.  I will have to ask Cassie for your names again.  We had an awesome time.  I have more pics to add but will update later and add more pics of our weekend.  I have to get sleep for work so, I will be back later to add more...

Happy Birthday, Paisli...

Today is Paisli's birthday party.  She loves Minnie Mouse so, I attempted this cake.  I used the Cricut Cake for the polka dots and the wording.  The Minnie hat is rice crispies covered in fondant.  The cake is iced with buttercream frosting and has fondant polka dots.  This was my first attempt at using rice crispies covered in fondant.  It's definitely not perfect but, I had fun doing this one.  I hope she likes it....

Please leave me some feedback.  I would love to read your comments.

I WON!!! I WON!!!! I WON THE CRICUT CIRCLE MAGAZINE CHALLENGE FOR JANUARY!!!!

My previous post shows a contest that I decided to enter because it was to go buy something from the thrift store and repurpose it.  Scroll down to the previous post to see it.  I checked the Cricut Circle blog a few minutes ago and this is what I found.....


Magazine Challenge!




JANUARY MAGAZINE Thrift Store Find Contest WINNER!

Winner of the Thrift Store Finds Challenge and a NEW April Showers cartridge is Brenda Zorich!! Brenda took a book that was falling apart and worn, disassembled it and made it look brand new again with a fabulous new purpose! So make sure to give her one of your calling cards… she has a great place to put them! Congrats Brenda!!

And… thanks to all of those who entered this challenge and inspired us to go searching for something fun to repurpose!!


Congratulations, Brenda!! We will send the April Showers cartridge to you within the next 4 to 6 weeks.


I am so excited!!  This is only the second challenge that I have ever entered.  Thank you Provo Craft!!! 

Cricut Circle Magazine Contest....

THRIFT STORE FIND CONTEST!


Find something from the thrift store to repurpose with your imagination and your Cricut Machine. Please use at least four Cricut cuts in your design. Upload before and after shots of your project to the blog under the Magazine Challenge Tab. Only one entry per person. Entry deadline is Friday, January 14th, 2011. Winner will receive a new April Showers cartridge!! Prize will be shipped within 4 to 6 weeks after the announcement.

Ok, I decided to try this contest since I love going to the thrift store. You never know what you will find. So, off I went to the America's Thrift Store in search of something to repurpose for this contest. I found the perfect thing. I found an unusual sized photo album that has photo covers that are the perfect size to hold the 3x3 Cricut Circle calling cards. It was falling apart but I decided I would take it apart and recover it and add some decorations. Here are the before pictures.....

I took it completely apart.  I took the red cover off and replaced it with a pink vinyl cover that I made from wall pops.  I covered the inside with paper from DCWV Animal Crakers stack.  When I took the white plastic binding out, it was so old that some of the "teeth" broke.  I have not been able to find another one the correct size to replace it so I added some ribbon with dangling beads and circles to cover the broken pieces.  I used Gypsy font for the words Circle of Friends.  For the O in of, I used George and Basic Shapes and Storefront to make the O into the Cricut Circle logo.  I used Car decals for the two cricut heads on two of the prima flowers.  I added a little bling and here is the new Cricut Circle calling card album.....

 

I have two calling cards in the album that I received from ScrapHappyDeb and Momlady.  Thanks to both of them for allowing me to use them for the pictures.  I really enjoyed doing this project and it is the perfect thing to hold calling cards that I hope to receive from all of my circle friends.  Thank you for looking and don't forget to leave me a comment.

Brenda Zorich
brz352
CC# 1761

Birthday Cake

I made a cake for my mother-in-law for her birthday today.  I used the Cricut Cake to make the polka dots.  I made the bow by hand.  The polka dots and the bow are made from fondant. The icing is buttercream. So far, this has been the easiest cake that I have made.


I created the file on my Gypsy when I wasn't busy at work last night.  I LOVE my Gypsy.  Anyone who doesn't have one should really consider getting one.  I love being able to bring it with me and create files when I get an idea for a scrapbook layout or a cake design. 

I really hope she likes it.  I took a picture with my cell phone and sent it to my husband.  He really liked it and will be bringing it to her when he gets off work.  Thank you for looking and don't forget to leave me some feedback.

Teacher Gift

As usual, I am late posting again.  I made a Crayola wreath for Lexi's teacher for Christmas.  I forgot to take a picture of it before I wrapped it so, I took a picture when she opened it at the Christmas party.  I got the idea from several blogs.  I don't know who the original creator was so, I can't honestly give someone credit for the idea.  I made the ruler, apple and bus with the cricut expression.  I also made the bow.  It was a fun project. 

This is the one I made for Olivia's create teacher.  I made post it note holders for the other teachers.  These are easy, inexpensive and the kids love giving them to their teachers.

Thank you for looking.  I love feedback so, feel free to leave me some comments.