Challenge #338-Anniversary

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #338-Anniversary
Make a project using anything Anniversary related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

$10 Gift Code

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

~Design Team Inspiration!
Click on each photo to be taken to the design team members blog for more photos and information about their project.


Michelle
Anna Griffith Lovely Layered Cards

Jamie

Simple Every Day Cards

Robin
Sweethearts

Sheila
Everyday Pop-Up Cards & Artbooking

Cynthia
Lia's Floral Wedding Suite

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #334-Autumn

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #334-Autumn
Make a project using anything Autumn related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

Three new Close to My Heart Stamp Sets!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

Penny 
All Occasion Box Cards

Jamie

Celebrate With a Flourish, Just Because Cards

Sheila

Close to My Heart Artbooking

Michelle
3 Birds on Parade, Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons

DIANA L.

Enjoy the season

Cindy

Autumn Celebrations

Have a Fantabulous day!

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #296-St Patricks Day

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #296-St. Patricks Day
Make a project about St. Patricks Day, such as Shamrocks or Leprechauns

This Weeks Sponsor



Dreaming Tree SVG's

The winner will receive a $20 Gift Certificate!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Design Team Inspirations 

Cindy

Create a Critter 2

Linda Israel Circle - Basic Shapes, Flower - Home Decor, 1st Pace Ribbon - Locker Tall, Shamrock - hand drawn    Penny George & Basic Shapes

Stacey

St. Patrick's Day (Digital Cartridge)

Sheila

Close to My Heart Artbooking and Celebrate with Flourish 

Jamie

Dreaming Tree, Teddy Bear Parade, Designers Calendar, Phrases, Celebrate With a Flourish

Michelle

Cricut Bits & Pieces, Dreaming Tree Irish Banner

Marie

Flower Market and Creative Cards

Cynthia

Paper Doll Dress Up

Karla

CTMH Art Philosophy & CTMH Artistry

Dreaming Tree Spring Gatefold Card

Carol

Designer's Calendar, Create a Critter 2, A Child's Year, Simply Charmed

DIANA L.

CTMH ART PHILOSOPHY & 

Dreaming tree banner from St. Paddy's day kit

Spotlight Sunday

Once again it is time to save Goodbye to our Guest Designer at FCCB. 

 Join me in giving a fond farwell to Suzanne Webster-Lowrie at Scrapbooking Sue.  

Here is her closing project for us

She used the following supplies to make this fun At the Beach card

Cartridges:  Artbooking (overlay), Pack Your Bags (seashells)

Papers:  Seaside

Stamp Set:  Seaside WOTG

Now for some closing words from Suzanne.

" It has been so much fun being part of FCCB these past couple of weeks! I was absolutely honored to be invited as a Guest Designer!  I always have so much fun taking part in the challenges and love seeing all of the creations from the talented Design Team and creative participants.  There is always something new to learn in papercrafting, and I enjoy being part of the process.  I will definetly continue to participate in the FCCB challenges and to be inspired by all that I see on the blog.  Be sure to stay in touch and visit me at ScrapbookingSue.com!"

Hope you had a chance to visit Suzanne's blog.  I really enjoyed getting to know this talented papercrafter.  

 Join us here tomarrow to see our newest Monday Challenge.  Hope to see your project there.

Bye Bye for Now

KIM

Spotlight Sunday

It's time to say farewell to our Guest Designer Amy Andrade. I want to thank her for sharing her creativity with us this week.  Her cake designs using the Cricut are so unique and I enjoyed seeing the many examples she showcased on her Blog All Things Beautiful.

Here is a parting post and project from Amy using Life's a Beach cartridge.

It's been a pleasure being a Guest Designer on Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. What a wonderful team to work with and I've had a blast!  Thank you so much for inviting me to be Guest Designer and what an honor it's been. I enjoy participating in your challenges because it encourages me to use all the cartridges I have. What a fabulous concept. Be sure to visit my  blog @ http:alllthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com

Join us tomarrow for our next Monday Challenge here at FCCB.  I will be showcasing another Cricut crafter next Spotlight Sunday so come back here to see who it is.

Bye, Bye for Now,
KIM

Sunday Spotlight

I would like to introduce our Guest Designer 

AMY ANDRADE

Help me welcome Amy to the Spotlight this week.

Let's get to know this interesting crafter. Amy is a wife, mother, full time educator and a part-time cake decorating instructor. She is a crafter who shares her "ART" with others and is a supporter of Operation Write Home, making cards for our Nations Heroes.  Check out her blog All Things Beautiful she has a counter showing her progress of making 150 cards for this wonderful organization.

While searching her blog I came across some projects I would like to share.



Here is a layout using the Quarter Note Cartridge.



This card is made using acetate, Amy has a weekly spot on her blog showcasing projects she has made "Using My Tools".  For this one she used Plantin Schoolbook for the flowers.



This spinner card using Life's A Beach won her a spot last week on the Design Teams Top Five.



This is one on the many cakes Amy has made.

Now I would like to share Amy's responses to our FCCB questionaire.

1. When did you start scrapbooking/papercrafting and why?

I bought my first Cricut in January 2011 to cut fondant and gumpaste. After about a year I thought I'd try scrapbooking. Since then, I've been off and running (to the craft store lol). I added cardmaking to my list of crafts for the simple reason I had so many paper scraps and wanted to put them to good use. That's when I found Operation Write Home, a non-profit organization where cardmakers can donate their handmade cards and OWH will send them to soldiers overseas so that those soldiers can have a pretty card to send home to a loved one for any occasion.

2. What is your favorite type of project to make (i.e. cards, layout, mini-albums, etc.)?  I like cardmaking the best because of the instant gratification. It takes a much shorter time for me to make a card opposed to making a layout. So cardmaking is usually my go to papercraft.

3. What is your favorite product to use on your projects? That's easy! Embossing folders. They are quick to use, add great texture and no mess to clean up like glitter, ink or embossing powders.

4. What is your favorite Cricut cartridge? That's a difficult decision. I own quite a few cartridges but I think the one I go to most is Gypsy Wanderings.

Hope you have enjoyed meeting Amy she will be joining us tomarrow for our Monday Challenge here at FCCB.  Enter the challenge by linking up your project and be sure to list the Cricut cut you used.

Happy Cricut Crafting

Bye Bye for Now,
Kim

Sunday Spotlight

This week has gone by fast. It's time to say goodbye to our Guest Designer the Scrappin Rabbit ,Tina Herbeck.  I enjoyed meeting this crafty lady.  To close out her week she has another amazing Cricut project to share with us. Now for a closing message from Tina.

Hello, this is Tina from The Scrappin Rabbit. I have really enjoyed being a Guest Designer for one of my favorite blogs! I'd like to say thanks to Kim for inviting me to participate and also to all the Design Team members for welcoming me this week and leaving me such sweet comments! I'm sure I will be joining in on many upcoming Fantabulous Cricut challenges.  When I am not papercrafting I am enjoying my job of teaching music and performing, reading good books, or spending time with my family, children and furbabies. I hope you all will stop by and visit my blog at http://thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com/

I have one more project to share with you. Here is a card I made using my Imagine machine and my Enjoying the Seasons cartridge. I just love this little bunny in the balloon. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer!

Tina Herbeck

Thanks for joining me in wishing Tina a fond farewell and check back here tomarrow for a new Monday Challenge.  Next Sunday I will be introducing you to our next Guest Designer. See you then and have a crafty week.

Bye Bye for Now, 

Kim