New Blog to Explore Cricut

There is a new blog beginning called

http://exploringcricut.blogspot.com/

It's a place where Cricut lovers can come and

explore Cricut cartridges and find new exciting ways 

to use them in their crafts!

Every other Monday there will be challenges.

Every day except Sunday there will be daily projects

exploring different Cricut cartridges from the design team!

Come join the fun as you are inspired to create

new projects to share with those you love!

Blog Candy Winner

Winner of the Motions & Folds Card Hop

#49  Lisa said...Those are some really cute cards!  

I am a new follower.  TFS  

Her blog is:  http://lisaspaperbutterflies.blogspot.com/

 

Lisa has won the Interactive Cards book by 

Tanya Fox 

 

Now she can practice all the fun techniques 

we saw during the card hop! 

 

Congratulations Lisa I will be contacting you!

A  Special Welcome to all New Followers!

Have a Blessed Day!

Welcome to the Hop Today

If you arrived here from our talented host, 

Ellen at http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

 then you are headed in the right direction. 

If you just happened here, please begin with Ellen above!

"I Love You"  Waterfall Card

  

 When you pull the tab the message rotates!

 

 Inside area for sentiment

Card Size:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Here's How to Make It:  

Scalloped ovals 2 1/4", Storybook
Card stock strip 2 1/4" x 8 3/4"

Score at 1 3/4", 2 1/2", 3 1/4" and 4"

from one end and crease well

     Place adhesive on small area of scallops...not too far.

 

Begin placing scallops from a score line down.  Each section will get a scallop.

 

After all glued down.  Cut ovals 1 3/4" add to scallops, punch hole for ribbon

and decorate!

Cut 3/4" x 4 1/4" band. Place adhesive on each end only.  Place on card

1" up from bottom.  Slide strip with ovals under band. Flip over and lay down last 

scallop even with band and adhere to band to make it stationery. 

This is a simple card technique that's loads of fun!

Square Waterfall Card

Same technique as above, but this time I 

wanted to make a larger card.  

I will use this to teach children with the colors of the salvation story 

as the colors fall back in the card.

Card Size:  5" x 7"

Card stock strip:  2" x 12 1/2"

(I pieced the strip)

Score at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2", 4 1/4", 5" and 6"

Colored squares:  2"

 

Blog Candy Time!!!!!!

You have been so patient reading this long post.

Thank you for visiting!

How to Win:

Become a Follower if not already

Leave a comment on this post!

I will use random.org 

You will win this Interactive Cards book

to practice all the fun cards you will see

during the Card Hop today!

Next Stop on the Hop:

Sarah at:  http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/

Motions & Folds Card Hop List

Ellen at:  http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Selina at:  http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com/     **You Are Here

Sarah at:  http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/   ***NEXT STOP

Jessica at:  http://www.thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/ 

Sue at:  http://www.susanascorner.blogspot.com/ 

Janice at:   http://www.cricutology.blogspot.com/

Wendy at:   http://www.wendyscreativecraftingcorner.blogspot.com/ 

Kacee at:   http://www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Jennifer at:  http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ 

Amanda at:  http://www.stellarscraps.blogspot.com/ 

Kim at:  http://www.rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/ 

Brynn at:  http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/ 

Ashley at:  http://www.scraptasticideas.blogspot.com/ 

Nikki at:  http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/ 

Elaine at:  http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/ 

 

Blog Hop Coming Soon

Have you seen elaborate cards and thought..." I wonder how they did that?"

There will be super talented ladies sharing ideas beginning with

Ellen at Card Monkey  http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com 

She is hosting a card hop with each stop

showing a card or layout with unique folds or motions!

Mud Pie Reality is blessed to be a stop for this card hop!

I'm working on ideas and looking forward to this opportunity

to meet so many lovely crafters and of course...

There will be BLOG CANDY!  Mark Your Calendars!!!!

Winner 100th Post Giveaway

Marianne S. of  www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com  said...

Congrats on your milestone. I am a new follower and found you via the blog hop. I look forward to coming back and checking out more of your projects. I would love it if you can to visit me on my blog.

Congratulations Marianne!

You were chosen by www.random.org

I have sent you an e-mail, so when I receive your address
I will ship your prize package to you!

Prize includes 30 sheet pack of 12 x 12 printed scrapbooking paper
Heidi Grace 52 punchboard embossed tags
Basic Grey 6 june bug favor boxes and 48 gift tags
Studio Basics 101 - self adhesive chipboard alphabet
Pressed Petals (Division of Die Cuts with a View) -24 sheets 8 x 8
glitter, metallic & texture
6 x 6 cloth post bound scrapbook album

Valentines Day Card Blog Hop

Welcome to the Blog Hop!

If you came here from Liz's blog at 

http://www.skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com

you are headed in the right direction

If you just happened to come here and 
want to start at the beginning go to Ellen's blog 

(a.k.a. The Card Monkey) at  

http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

A Vintage Valentine

Card Style:  Gate fold

Cut card stock to 8" x 10 1/2" folded sides together toward middle 

Size:    5 1/4" x 8"

Panel mats:  2 1/4" x 7 3/4"

Mats in Center:  3" x 3" and 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Seam binding was adhered behind the mat to give the border

Card Stock:  Paper Studio

Patterned Paper:  K & Company

Cricut Cartridge:  Home Accents
Love cut at 1 3/4"  Mat 1 3/4"

Extras:  Sewed around edges of panel mats

Brown chalking was done over card, mats and flowers

Embellishments:  Assorted ribbons, crocheted lace, beads, buttons & Prima flowers 

Inside Mat:  4 3/4" x 7 3/4"

Valentines Candy Bar Gift

This can be such a fun gift and can be personalized for men, women or children.  

Dimensions for Hershey with Almonds Slider

Cut paper to 5" x 6" 

Score on back side at 4 1/2", 4", 2 1/8" and 1 5/8

Crease on score lines, fold together & adhere

Pinch top together punch hole

Cut band at 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"  Wrap around & adhere

Cut 18" small ribbon insert in both holes, pull until even, push down in sleeve slightly.  Insert candy bar keeping ribbon straight, push down and even up ribbon. 
Tighten ribbon & tie in knot.

Dimensions for regular Hershey bar

Paper 6" x 6"

Score at 2 1/2", 2 3/4", 5 1/4" and 5 1/2"

18 inches Ribbon


Poppin' by with a hi Valentine

Popcorn Gift
Patterned Paper:  9" x 6" K & Company
Score on back side at 2 1/2", 6 3/4"
Wrap around popcorn & adhere
Cricut Cartridge:  Doodlecharms round tag 2"

Don't forget the BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY Here!
* Become a follower if aren't already
*Scroll down and leave a comment on 100th Post Blog Candy Giveaway (Jan. 19 Post) &
Tell me your favorite season!  Drawing by random.org on Jan. 27
 

Prize includes 30 sheet pack of 12 x 12 printed scrapbooking paper
Heidi Grace 52 punchboard embossed tags
Basic Grey 6 june bug favor boxes and 48 gift tags
Studio Basics 101 - self adhesive chipboard alphabet
Pressed Petals (Division of Die Cuts with a View) -24 sheets 8 x 8
glitter, metallic & texture
6 x 6 cloth post bound scrapbook album

Thanks for coming by!  Happy Hopping!  On to the Next Stop!

Blog Hop List

1.   Ellen  (aka CardMonkey)  http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

2.   Shawn http://www.craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

3.   Elaine www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com

4.   Angie www.atuttletime.blogspot.com

5.   Darlene www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com

6.   Taylor www.southernscrapper2010.blogspot.com 

7.   Shawnee www.quiverofangels.blogspot.com

8.   Nikki http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

9.    Sarah www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com 

10.  Jamie  www.glitterstampsandpaperohmy.com

11.  Sarah http://www.sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

12.  Liz http://www.skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com

13.  Selina http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com/      *  YOU ARE HERE

14.  Angie http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com     * NEXT STOP

 

Coming Soon...Valentines Day Card Blog Hop

Saturday, January 22 (Begins at 7:00 AM EST) & Sunday, January 23

Get ready for wonderful Valentines Day ideas and chances to win blog candy! 

The hop will begin at  Ellen's Card Monkey blog 

http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

A full blog hop list of links will be posted at each stop on Saturday!  

You don't want to miss it!

This will be my first blog hop, so I am really excited and 

honored to join all the creative blogs!  

Welcome to all my new followers!  I'm so glad to have you as blog friends!

I have lots of items ready to share at the hop.  Don't forget to scroll down and leave a comment on the 100th Post Giveaway for chance to win blog candy!