Fantabulous Friday #23

I want to thank everyone for such great feedback on your favorite cartridges! Here is a sampling of work from readers about their go to cartridges.






Tara
My favorite cartridge is Create-a-Critter! Followed closely behind by the Paper Dolls Cartridges. Here are a couple projects I have made using the Create-a-Critter and the Paper Dolls cartridges.


Selina :
My favorite cartridge is Storybook. I would not want to craft without this cartridge. The versatility is amazing. In this project I used the accent frame and chose fit to page to create this background. I saw this idea on another blog I follow, but can't remember where. I love Storybook!
Top ways I use this cart
1. Basic shapes ovals, etc. for card making & journaling
2. Decorative scrolls, vines, etc.
3. Intricate flowers
5. Stylish font
6. Calm, serene images
7. Excellent phrases
8. Shadow feature is great!
9. Perfect for card making10. Lessens the need to buy rub on's & decorative stickers...
you can make lot's of things to fill the space.

Ms. Jen:
I think that I would have to say my favorite cartridge is "Sentimentals". I seem to be using that one all the time, with a close second for "Accent Essentials". I don't have alot of cartridges like some so maybe that's another reason. I just love all the sentiments and basic shapes that I can use for anything. Sentimentals has such great versatile images as well.

I also wanted to share some more emails!
Raven:
My favorite go to cartridge is paper doll dress up. I love that cart it has everything!

Sheryl
Well right now my fav cart is the Create A Critter. I love the cute images!

Penny
I NEVER take two cartridges out of my jukebox. Lyrical Letters and George. I would have to say that George is the most used for nearly everything I do.
Cutting background matting, basic shapes, and with DS I can create almost anything with the George cartridge.

Jean H shares:

I'd love to tell you that I have a go to cart, but I don't. I currently own around 50 carts and since I mainly make cards for family and friends, I try to think of the person I'm making the card for and that will give me an idea of which cart to go to. However, I'm currently on a mission to use all my carts, so have been checking off on my list as I use each one. There are so many cuts on these carts, that I don't think I'll ever have to make a repeat card, unless I want to. See, now that made me smile. I love that I'm using everything I have.

We had many votes for Create a Critter, and I will admit that is also one of my favorites!

Wishing you all a great Friday and super weekend!
Valerie

Thursdays Tutorials #23

This week's tutorial features this adorable "Fish Bowl" card.

The talented crafter - Holly from "Scrappily Ever After" designed it.

Holly made this card using Create a Critter and Design Studio. She used a piece of plastic in the open window area. Keep reading to view the (2) tutorial videos for this project.

Please be sure to comment below and let us know how you liked Holly's adorable tutorial!

Part 1 of the Fish Bowl Tutorial 




Part 2 of the Fish Bowl Tutorial


Also, if you have a project that you would like to see featured for future

Thursday's Tutorials please email me at:

cokiepop@yahoo.com

Have a Creative Day!
Angi

Wednesday Winners #22

National "Smile" week had super fun entries each creation gave me a "smile"! Thank you for participating in our weekly challenge.

Now for this weeks winners

Chomas Creations -donating an Embossing Kit $37 value
Winner is #7 Ayaris T -Yummy Shop
Eyelet Outlet -$10 Gift Certificate
Winner is #7 The Scrapbooking Queen
Congratulations Ayaris T and The Scrapbooking Queen!!!

Please contact Robin at... fantabulous cricut @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) to claim your prize.

You have two weeks to claim your prize. If anyone knows the winners of our challenge this week, please let them know they won at FCCB.

Remember to grab your "FCCB Winner" blinky to display on your blog! You can fine the blinky code on our right-hand sidebar.

Design Team Top 5

#5 LaTonya -It's Just Paper
# 18 Andy Stamper -Divine Domesticity
#20 Rachel -Scrappin and Happy
#21 Jen Solak -Jen with Sprinkles!
#22 Calypso -Calypso's Candy Craft
Congratulations Ladies!!
Remember to grab your "FCCB Top 5" blinky to display on your blog! You can fine the blinky code on our right-hand sidebar.

Thank you to all those who played with us this week! Come join us for "The Great Outdoors" challenge -HERE

Quick Tip Tuesday: Quickly Clean Your Cricut Mats!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Time for another Quick Tip here at Fantabulous Cricut.

If you haven't seen the ultra-FANTABULOUS blog "Creations By Christie", you REALLY need to check it out!  Christie has fabulous projects, tutorials and other great information, including some neat tips and tricks for your Cricut.

Today, I want to share with you a video she posted on how to quickly remove all those pesky little pieces from your Cricut mats....without having to pick them off individually!

Check this out:

How cool is that?  I just love this idea and plan on snatching one of these Tim Holtz Design Rulers for myself.  To get your own, click HERE, or do a Google search for "Tim Holtz Design Ruler". Hop on over to Christie's blog check out her work!  And tell her you found her fabulous tip over here at FCCB! Happy Cricuting!  :)

Challenge Me Monday #23

So often when you try to give a smile away you get one right back! Thank you for participating in our "Smile" challenge each was beautiful to see.

This weeks challenge #23
The Great Outdoors
Create a project with an outdoor activity… camping, fishing, swimming etc.

As always there needs to be an image cut using your cricut on your project.

Design Team Projects

Angji P
A Child's Year
Brenda
Going Places
Jamie
Everyday Paper Dolls, Disney Pooh Font
Leigh
Create a Critter, Disney Dreams Come True, Opposites Attract
Lori
Create a Critter, Plantin Schoolbook
Melin
Simply Sweet
Michelle
Camp Out, Fabulous Finds
Robin

Serenade

Sherri
Life's a BeachValerie

Camp Out, Create a Critter

This Week's Sponsors

Joy's Life - "Lots of Pun" clear Stamp Set

Oh My Crafts- H2O Seasonal Cricut Cartridge

Participate in this weeks challenge for your chance to win one of these great prizes.

PLEASE NOTE: Only new projects can be added to the challenge to be eligible for the prize (no older than a week prior to current challenge). Also, your project may be added to a FCCB challenge only once, with a new project for a new challenge.

If you have any questions please contact Robin at: fantabulouscricut @ yahoo .com (remove spaces)

Scrappin' Saturday: Mini Album Challenge WINNER!!!

Wow, thank you so much to everyone who played along with our mini-album challenge!  The FCCB Design Team was absolutely wowed by your talent and creativity on this challenge!!!

Because all of the albums were so awesome, we used random.org to choose the winner.

And the winner is...........

#7 "Lalo"

Congratulations!!!  You have won a Cricut "Celebrations" Cartridge, donated by Custom Crops!  You have two weeks to claim your prize...please email us HERE with your mailing informaion.

Take a look at the other FANTABULOUS animal-themed mini albums entered into this challenge...click on each participant's name above each project for more information:

Jenny

Jennifer Hawkins

The Scrapoholic

Joanna Bandelin

Jess M.

Rhonda Emery

GiGi

Cat

Maria

Debbie Bakk

Carol

Cristi

Rachel

Can you believe how awesome these are??? 

Thanks again everyone for playing along!

***Be on the lookout for another upcoming Scrappin' Saturday mini-album challenge with prizes up for grabs!!!  :)