Theme Day Thursday November 29, 2012- Christmas Card

On this project Shelley used Imagine Cartridge Christmas Wish to see more on this project visit her blog at  http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

She has a GREAT shot of Cricut Craft Room to go with this!

Wednesday, November 28th - WYEGW - Make gift packaging

Today the Design Team was challenged to make gift packaging.... what a great job they did. They are always up to the challenge!!  

Jamie used Christmas Cheer to make this cute tree for this simple gift bag. 
Check out the details on her blog http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

Tammy S. created a cute gift box, table center piece using Cindy Loo, Art Philosophy.  

For more details check out her blog at http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com.

Teresa recycled containers to make these really cute treat containers. She used Jolly Holidays, check out the blog at Fresh and Renewed for more details.

My favorite time of year! 

We are doing a few things different than we did last year..... 

Instead of the 25 days of Christmas from December 1-25, we ALWAYS like to stay ahead so that you have plenty of time to make your crafts.... so we have started today November 12th. There will be a ton of inspiration and a few of last year's amazing projects, we just might dig them up again for you because they were that great! 

This also is the time of year for our seasonal design team.... 

This is for December 1-31, 2012 

This is not for a permanent place on our design team. This is just to help out our design team who works so hard to create and share with you all year long. We give them time off so they can craft for their homes, families and friends, and just enjoy a little R & R. 

But we want to keep giving you a ton of inspiration. 

So this term is ONLY from December 1-31, 2012.

 It is similar to a guest designer, but for a month rather than just one day. 

So applications are accepted today through Sunday December 2, 11:59pm EST.

The Seasonal team will be announced Monday December 3, 2012 

To apply please email your application to EricasTeam@aol.com 

with the subject line Seasonal DT Application 

Please email me ONE project you have made with your cricut.

Also include your name, facebook name, email address and blog address. 

Beginners are VERY VERY welcome. All I ask for beginner and advanced talent, is that when you post try to give as many instructions as possible. 

You MUST use cricut cartridges, no SVGs and no Digi-stamps. 

During this time there should be NO solicitation for sales of ANY kind. 

This is just to showcase your talent and blog.

You will be posting at least one project a week during December, you may post more if you would like. 

WEDNESDAY CHALLENGES

• Action Wobble Challenge (Wobble Wednesdays) 
• All That Scraps Challenge Blog 
• Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Challenge Blog 
• Cardz TV 
• Craft Your Passion KIDS Crafts 
• Crafts and Me 
• Creative Inspirations 
• Decorate to Celebrate 
• Divas by Design 
• Fab 'N' Funky 
• Fresh Brewed Designs 
• Memory Works Blog (Challenge Me Wednesday) 
• Midweek Magnolias (Magnolia Challenges) 
• My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges 
• Penny's Paper-Crafty 
• Pink By Design 
• Simon Says 
• Stampotique Designers 
• Sweet Sketch Wednesday 
• The Outlawz 
• The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog 
• Whiff of Joy 
• Whimsy Stamp Inspiration 
• Word Art Wednesday (Challenges inspired by God's Word) 

Seasonal Design Team Call

My favorite time of year! 

We are doing a few things different than we did last year..... 

Instead of the 25 days of Christmas from December 1-25, we ALWAYS like to stay ahead so that you have plenty of time to make your crafts.... so we have started today November 12th. There will be a ton of inspiration and a few of last year's amazing projects, we just might dig them up again for you because they were that great! 

This also is the time of year for our seasonal design team.... 

This is for December 1-31, 2012 

This is not for a permanent place on our design team. This is just to help out our design team who works so hard to create and share with you all year long. We give them time off so they can craft for their homes, families and friends, and just enjoy a little R & R. 

But we want to keep giving you a ton of inspiration. 

So this term is ONLY from December 1-31, 2012.

 It is similar to a guest designer, but for a month rather than just one day. 

So applications are accepted today through Sunday December 2, 11:59pm EST.

The Seasonal team will be announced Monday December 3, 2012 

To apply please email your application to EricasTeam@aol.com 

with the subject line Seasonal DT Application 

Please email me ONE project you have made with your cricut.

Also include your name, facebook name, email address and blog address. 

Beginners are VERY VERY welcome. All I ask for beginner and advanced talent, is that when you post try to give as many instructions as possible. 

You MUST use cricut cartridges, no SVGs and no Digi-stamps. 

During this time there should be NO solicitation for sales of ANY kind. 

This is just to showcase your talent and blog.

You will be posting at least one project a week during December, you may post more if you would like. 

Tuesday, November 27th - Card Creating Tuesday- Star/Winter Cards

Tami used Joys of the Season, Mickey & Friends, and Happily Ever After cricut cartridges to make this cute little card. To see more on how she made this please visit her blog at
http://scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-27-my-cricut-craft-room-card.html

Lori used Birthday Bash and Fabulous Finds to create this peek-a-boo card.  To see more on how she made this, please visit her blog at http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Anita used Winter Frolic to make this CAS Star card. To see details and more on how she made it, please visit her blog at
http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/2012/11/star-card.html



Kathy used the Wall Decor and More to make her card today.

Please visit her blog to see her entire project at
 http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/2012/11/card-creating-tuesday-star-cards.html

Mat cut from the Art Philosophy cart =)

Monday, November 26th - CCR Exclusive Cartridges and the Letter V

Sarah used CCR - Mixed Drinks to make this Holiday card.To see the details please visit her blog at http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-imagination-monday-my-cricut-craft.html

Liz used Teresa Collins Sophisticated to make Violet Valentine card. 
You can see all the details here: http://enchantress2614.blogspot.com/2012/11/v-with-mccr.html 

Nadja used Victorian Romance to create her project for today. 
For more details please take a look at her blog
 http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/2012/11/monday-november-26th-ccr-exclusive.html

Friday, November 23rd - Festive Friday- Past Christmas Mornings/Gifts

Liz used Gingerbread to make her layout. For more details check out her post here:
http://enchantress2614.blogspot.com/2012/11/past-christmas-mornings-with-my-cricut.html

FRIDAY CHALLENGES

• 3 Girl JAM
• Alphabet Challenge Blog
• CAS-ual Fridays
• Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges
• Color My Heart
• Craft Ann's Challenge Blog
• Delicious Doodles Challenges
• Dilly Beans
• Forever Night
• Frosted Designs
• Fussy and Fancy Challenge
• Joyful Stamper
• Pause Dream Enjoy
• The Octopode Factory Friday Challenge
• The Outlawz
• Unity Friends With Flair Fridays
• Wags 'n Whiskers

SATURDAY CHALLENGES

• Allsorts challenge blog
• Just Some Lines
• Less is More
• The Outlawz

SUNDAY CHALLENGES

• Come and Get It Challenges
• Creative Inspirations Paint
• Cupcake Inspirations
• Lasting Memories
• Little Scrap Pieces
• Magnolia Down Under Challenges
• Red Carpet Studio
• Sentimental Sundays
• Sentimental Sundays
• Stamptacular Sunday
• Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge
• The CD Sunday Challenge Blog
• The Outlawz
• The Paper Players
• The Sweetest Thing...(Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge)
• Whoopsi Daisy

Thursday, November 22nd - F.R.O.G

So today's theme is very special.... most people think of a Thanksgiving theme.... We have already shown you plenty of Thanksgiving crafts with time to make them. So today I will share with you another connection of thanks. I do try to not impose my faith on anyone, but today I want to share it..... 

Ever wonder what F.R.O.G. can stand for.... I have seen it two ways....

1. Forever Rely On God

2. Fully Rely On God

When Bella was a not born yet, after I learned what F.R.O.G. stood for I knew she was a girl but decided to decorate her bathroom with Frogs. It was just a subtle little thing that I knew was the reason why.... 

More reasons..... They say people come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime..... Everyone I have ever met has come into my life for a reason.... I have been lucky enough to make and meet some new friends who have been around a season or more.... the ones that I value just as much as a reason are those who have come into my life for a lifetime. I have been so blessed with family and friends.... I have that handful of best friends who you cannot talk to for 2 months and you call and they stop what they are doing to come and help you. I will not forget the friends who have come to help me and been there to listen. I still remember a 2:00 am phone call from my best friend when her mom passed away a few years ago.... I got out of bed, still in pajamas and drove an hour just so she could cry and fall asleep in 3 minutes.... I drove an hour each way everyday because she needed it..... She is now a great mom.... sometimes we learn from the mistakes our parents make and make them into the best lessons learned. I know I tell my mom I learned alot from her as a parent.... many things to do and some things not to do. I share both of those with her.... The one thing that I learned the most, or rather something that had the biggest effect on me, was the Christmas that I had to spend with my biological father. It was my worst Christmas EVER. Our Christmas's are so full of traditions and moments and memories made.... Now going through a divorce myself (I am still ashamed of it) I gave up many things so that I could share ALL Christmas Eves with Bella. I will have her from Noon Christmas Eve to noon Christmas day.... Then her dad will get her at Noon each Christmas day. It worked for us. But it was just something that stuck out to me as a child, but it was one of the things I learned as a child that effected me as a parent. Her and I have always had such strong Traditions for Christmas Eve.... I am so excited for this Christmas Eve!!! Well I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed.... Merry Almost Christmas! 

Robin C used Easter 2010 to make her project.  For more details please visit her blog at
http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2012/11/theme-day-thursday-frog.html

Sarah used Art Philosophy, Create a Critter and Pretty Pennants to make her project. To see how she did it, please visit her blog at http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/2012/11/frog-my-cricut-craft-room.html.

THURSDAY CHALLENGES

• C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 
• Case This Sketch 
• Charisma Cardz Challenges 
• Chick Challenges with {Ippity}  
• Cute Card Thursday 
• Deconstructing Jen (Sketch) 
• DL Art (Thankful Thursdays) 
• Dutch Dare 
• Link Up for Pink 
• Meljens Design 
• Play Date Cafe Challenge (Color) 
• Sketchy Thursdays 
• The Outlawz (Twisted Thursday) 

Wednesday, November 21st -WYEGW - Snowflake



Kathy used the Art Philosophy to make her card today.

Please visit her blog to see her entire project at

http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

Mary used When It's Cold Outside! to make her project. 

To see the details go to her blog: http://Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com

WEDNESDAY CHALLENGES

• Action Wobble Challenge (Wobble Wednesdays) 
• All That Scraps Challenge Blog 
• Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Challenge Blog 
• Cardz TV 
• Craft Your Passion KIDS Crafts 
• Crafts and Me 
• Creative Inspirations 
• Decorate to Celebrate 
• Divas by Design 
• Fab 'N' Funky 
• Fresh Brewed Designs 
• Memory Works Blog (Challenge Me Wednesday) 
• Midweek Magnolias (Magnolia Challenges) 
• My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges 
• Penny's Paper-Crafty 
• Pink By Design 
• Simon Says 
• Stampotique Designers 
• Sweet Sketch Wednesday 
• The Outlawz 
• The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog 
• Whiff of Joy 
• Whimsy Stamp Inspiration 
• Word Art Wednesday (Challenges inspired by God's Word) 

Tuesday, November 20th - Card Creating Tuesday- Thanksgiving Cards or place cards

Jamie used Create a Critter & Joys of the Season to make this turkey place cards.
Check out the details on her blog. http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

For today's project Nadja used Elegant Edges, Animal Kingdom and Martha Stewards Seasonal Cake Art Cartridges. For more details take a look at her blog at http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesday-november-20th-card-creating.html

Jen L Used Autumn Celebrations to see how she made her card and paper visit her blog at http://mybusycraftylife.blogspot.com 

On this project Shelley used Autumn Celebrations and Imagine Enjoy the Seasons
For all the information on her card please visit her blog at
http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

Sarah used Create a Critter 2 to make her fall card. To see how she did it please visit her blog at http://craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/2012/11/card-creating-tuesday-falling-for-you.html

Monday, November 19th, Imagine/CCR Cartridges- Winter themed

Tami used the Gypsy Wanderings Cricut Cartridge to create her home decor project today. 

To see details on how she made this please visit http://scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/

Anita used CCR Exclusive Stretch Your Imagination and Sweet Tooth Boxes to create this adorable  holiday Gift pack with cards, tags and decorative box.  To see how she made it please visit http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/2012/11/my-imagination-monday-november-19.html

Lori used Imagine Snow Angel to create this mini holiday card.  To see how she made it, please visit her blog at http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Tammy used the CCR Holiday Card 31 to created this quick Christmas card.  To see more about how this card was created check out her blog at http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com