Scrappin' Saturday: Featured Cricut Designer...Nanne Harry

Welcome to another Scrappin' Saturday here at FCCB! I am so excited to be featuring one of the most talented "Cricuteers" around...Nanne Harry from Nanne's Creations!!!

If you haven't seen her absolutely GORGEOUS layouts and other paper projects, you've just got to feast your eyes on these:

WOW!!! I am in awe every time I see a new page or project from Nanne! I had the opportunity to ask Nanne a few questions and I thought I'd share her responses with you all today:
Q. Where/what do you draw your inspiration from?A. I draw my inspiration from so many places. My kids are my biggest inspiration, but I get inspired by other crafters as well. The wonderful ideas and creativity that others share freely..and finally from everyday objects, bulletin boards, tv commercials, products you see on your grocery store shelf..as funny as that sounds, but you would be amazed how coordinated most of the colors are on your everyday soup can or jello packet label..LOL Since I started scrapping, I have never looked at my groceries the same way again..
Q. What is your favorite Cricut cartridge(s) and why?A. One of my all time favorite cartridges for shapes has to be Paper Doll Dress up. I love all of the extras that cartridge has.. and for the font shapes cartridge I would have to choose Plantin Schoolbook, for the same reason, it has several different fonts you can choose, plus some extras as well. Such a great cart for making word albums..
Q. What is your favorite product to use when making layouts?
A. My favorite product has to be paper, paper is the most versatile product that I can think of. You use it for the base, for the layers, flowers, leaves, flourishes, frames for your photos, etc..etc....I am a paperholic or paperhoarder as you will..LOL I buy paper like you wouldn't belive and I never seem to have enough or the right one for the project I might be working on..and when I do buy papers, I love buying them in the stacks. This way I have all of the coordianting papers together, instead of having to try to choose the right colors to match the layout. Makes life so much simpler.. LOL
THANK YOU Nanne for taking the time to share your thoughts and beautiful project with us!

Happy Scrappin'!

Fantabulous Friday #13

I have seen so much inspiration surfing all the blogs out there! Lets look at some great birthday projects.

This birthday card from Cricutmimi is adorable! It would also be a great idea for a Father's Day card.

And check out these darling Luau invitations made by Creative Delights by Nicole. Wouldn't you love to get one of these invites in the mail?!

Be sure to stop by these ladies blogs, they have all kinds of Cricut creativity happening.

Happy Friday- Valerie

Thursday's Tutorial #13

It's Thursday and it's time for another wonderful tutorial. Today we are featuring Sheila McShea and her blog  She's a Sassy Lady. This blog is full of tutorials for Cricut users. In fact, each day features great ideas for using your Cricut, Gypsy, or Design Studio. Today you will learn how to make this adorable Tommy the Turtle card using Create a Critter. 

Sheila offers 2 downloads on her blog to make this as well. To get the download for Design Studio click hereTo get the download for Gypsy click here 

 Full instructions can be found by clicking hereBe sure to stop by She's a Sassy Lady and check out the variety of tutorials for Cricut users. I hope you enjoyed today's Thursday's Tutorial.
If you have an idea that you would like to share for
future Thursday's Tutorial features please email me at:

cokiepop@yahoo.com

Have a Creative Day!
Angi

Wednesday's Winners #12

***The winner of the Opposites Attract cartridge from the Scrappin' Saturday comments is located at the bottom of this post!*** Thank you to all of the Cricut crafters who played along with our Challenge #12, Shower The Baby!  We enjoyed seeing your beautiful projects!
To find out more about each project, click on the name above each photo

Using random.org, our winner is....#10Congratulations Kate!
You have won a gel pen holder and pens from Amy at Chomas Creations, valued at $29!!!

Kate, please contact us HERE with your address so we can get your prize out to you!  Remember to add the FCCB "Winner Blinky" to your blog sidebar (you can find the blinky code in our right-hand sidebar)!

Design Team Top 3 Picks:
Chris

 Melinda

Fiona

Go grab your "Top 3 Blinky" and put it in your blog sidebar (you can find the blinky code in our right-hand sidebar)!  **********And now for the winner of the Opposites Attract cartridge, donated by Custom Crops, for your comments on the Scrappin' Saturday post... Using random.org, our winner is #46Congratulations to....The Cropping Canuck!   'The Cropping Canuck", please contact us HERE with your mailing information so we can get that cartridge out to you!**********  Congratulations to you all...FANTABULOUS creations this week!!!

Quick Tip Tuesday: Embossing With The Cricut Blade Turned Backwards!

Welcome to another Quick Tip Tuesday here at Fantabulous Cricut!

This may be old news, but I just discovered something SUPER, ULTRA, FANTABULOUSLY cool...  Did you know you can dry emboss with the opposite end of your Cricut blade?!?!?  That's right....just (carefully) reomve the blade and re-insert it backwards into the blade housing.  Nifty, eh?

 I found a video by "SuperJoy" (JoysLife.com) on YouTube that shows exactly how to do it (blade settings and all) and thought I'd share it with you today.  Make sure you watch to the end to see embossing on foil...beautiful!
How cool is that?!?!?  If you've tried this technique, we'd all love to see your creations!  Just leave us a comment with a link to your project and we'll stop on over to check it out!  And don't forget to go visit SuperJoy and tell her how awesome her video is!  :) ***Fantabulous Cricut and its contributors do not endorse using the Cricut and its components in ways other than recommended by the manufacturer, ProvoCraft.***

Challenge Me Monday #13

***Thank you to everyone who participated in our "Shower The Baby" challenge last week! We loved looking at all of your BEAUTIFUL projects! Our winner will be announced on Wednesday.***

We have another FANTABULOUS challenge for you on this beautiful Monday...

Challenge #13
For The Bride:
Create a project using one of the following: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
As always there does need to be a cricut cut image somewhere on the project, it does not need to be the featured challenge item.

Fun, right? Please enter your project by scrolling to the bottom of this post and click on the blue button that reads "add your link"...we can't wait to see all the entries!

Design Team Projects
Click on each Design Team member's name to visit their blog and learn more about their proejcts.

Angi
Forever Young (Design Studio)


Brenda
Fabulous Finds, Storybook, Stretch Your Imagination,
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder


Candace
Disney-Dreams Come True


Lori
George & Basic Shapes (Design Studio),
Textiles Cuttelbug Folder


Penny
Wedding Solutions


Robin
Tie The Knot,
Textiles Cuttlebug Folder


Sammye Jo
Mini Monograms, Sweethearts


Sharon
Stretch Your Imagination


Valerie
Sweethearts


This week's sponsors:

Did we mention there are THREE prizes up for grabs this week? YES...we have three amazing prizes (including a Cricut Cartridge!!!) donated by our very generous sponsors...THANK YOU!!!

First Place: Cricut Celebrations cartridge, donated by Custom Crops!

Second Place: A gift donated by Amanda, at In A Scrap Creations!

Third Place: Sizzix Wedding Bells die, also donated by Custom Crops!