Creations With Christina

Cricut Joy: Candy Jar

Hi Everyone, 

I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy.
Where has the time gone? It seems like the summer is flying by. Two weeks ago our son graduated from High School and in two more weeks he’ll be starting his first year of college. I’ll share some of his graduation photos in another post, but first…
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve worked with vinyl. Scott and I had been wandering around Hobby Lobby and were in the aisle with the glass jars. Scott mentioned he needed a jar to keep his candy in on his desk at work. Of course it had to be decorated.
 
Gotta love a good excuse to pull out the Cricut Joy and play. 
 
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Video Monday (Cherry Limeade Lite Cartridge)

Hi Everyone,
I hope you had a fabulous weekend. We went to the lake on Saturday to continue with what seems to be the never ending renovations to the cottage. We’re getting there…So even though we spent most of the day Saturday working, we still had a good time. Ethan even chipped in and helped Scott put together chairs, he even got a little swim time in too….We are so looking forward to going to relax and not working…

Now on to today’s video…

Watch Video Below | Watch on You Tube

Supplies:
Cricut Gyspy, Cricut Expression 2, Cherry Limeade Cricut Lite Cartridge
Kraft Cardstock (Paper Trey Ink), Pattern Paper (My Minds Eye), Lemon Tart Cardstock (Papery Trey Ink)
White Sakura Gel Pen, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Scotch Quick Dry Glue, Zig Two Way Glue, Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals,
Buttons (Paper Trey Ink), Twine
Malted Milk Ink (Jenni Bowlin), Ink Applicator

Have a great Monday everyone 🙂
Hugs and happy crafting,

Happy Birthday Card (Video~Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite)

Hi Everyone,
I was looking through my cartridges and came across the Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite cartridge…Guess what, I’ve had it for months and never used it…Until now that is….Also lots of you asked how to put the cartridges on your Ipads, here are the instructions I found…

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Supplies:
Cricut: Cricut Expression 2, Gypsy, Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite
Solid Cardstock: Kraft (Paper Trey Ink), Light Green Textured (Bazzill), and Off White (Unknown)
Pattern Paper: Thrift Shop (October Afternoon)
Stamps: Birthday Bash Sentiments (Paper Trey Ink)
Embossing Powder: Zing Clear Embossing Powder (American Crafts)
Ink: Versa Mark Pad (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: Queen & Co. Pearls, Velvet Scallop Trim
Corner Rounder: Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)

Father’s Day Fun from ProvoCraft

Hi Everyone,
Today I’m excited to share with your some fun Father’s Day projects from Provo Craft.
First a Father’s Day Card

Materials:
    • Cricut® Expression Personal Electronic Cutter
    • Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge
    • Blue cardstock
    • Brown cardstock
    • Printed cardstock (2 different coordinating sheets)
    • Adhesive
    • Dimensional tape
    • Ink
    • Paper cutter
Instructions:
    • Using paper cutter, cut blue cardstock into a 6” x 10” rectangle then fold in half.
    • Using paper cutter, cut printed cardstock into a 5 ½” x 5 ½” square
    • Using paper cutter, coordinating printed cardstock into a 5 ½” x 1” rectangle
    • Using Cricut® and Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge and brown cardstock, cut 3 ½” Father’s Day 
    • Using blue cardstock, cut 3 ½” Father’s Day layer
    • Ink all edges
Next is a #1 Dad’s Day Box

Materials:
    • Cricut® Personal Electronic Cutter
    • Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge
    • Black cardstock
    • Blue cardstock
    • Printed cardstock
    • Adhesive
    • Dimensional tape
    • Paper cutter
    • Box 6” x 4” 
Instructions:
    • Using printed cardstock and paper cutter, cut four squares 5 ½” x 3 ½” and one square 5 ½” x 5 ½” 
    • Using coordinating printed cardstock and paper cutter, cut four squares 5” x 3” and one square 5” x 5”
    • Using Cricut®, Cricut® Father’s Day cartridge and black cardstock, cut 3” Poker, Can, Money and Pool Balls.  Cut 5” Background2.
    • Using printed cardstock, cut 3” PokerLyr, CanLyr, PoolballLyr, MoneyLyr.  Using printed cardstock, 
and a Father’s Day Cake

Materials:
    • Cricut Cake® Personal Electronic Cutter
    • Cricut® Martha Stewart Crafts™ Seasonal Cake Art cartridge
    • 10″ x 5″ Cake
    • Gum paste: brown, teal, aqua, light aqua
    • Buttercream frosting: turquoise
    • Food gel: brown
    • Toothpicks
    • Sugar glue
Cartridge Cuts:
    • Seasonal Cake Art cartridge
    • eight Fit to Length 5″ star borders
    • eight Fit to Length 4.5″ star banners
    • seventeen 1 ¾” circles with stars inside
    • two 1 ¾” best dad phrases
    • sixteen ½” stars
    • 2 ½” starburst
    • Designer Hints:Cut all images from gum paste, using pictures for color references. Remove excess gum paste from cutting mats and images. Save brown stars from borders. Let gum paste dry so that the cuts can be removed from the mat without being distorted.
        • Layer borders, banners, and stars together as shown using sugar glue.
        • Layer borders and banners to cake as shown.
        • Layer best dad phrases together. Stand phrase on top of the cake as shown.
        • Paint toothpicks with food gel. Let dry. Attach toothpicks to backs of stars. Place on top of cake as shown.

Now that looks like some fun…
Thanks for stopping by Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Dad’s Day Card and video

Hi Everyone,
What a fast weekend that was, I worked for a few hours yesterday so I can take Friday off for a trip to Hobby Lobby.  It’s kind of a tradition for Mom, Ethan and I to make a trip to Easton in June. Also I wanted to have a long weekend since Saturday is my birthday 🙂

UPDATE: HERE is the link to the instructions on  putting the Cricut Cartridges on your Ipad.

Saturday I got a head start on my Father’s day cards. This is one is for my Dad. Do you want to know it took me two hours to come up with this. I was struggling with what colors to use on a masculine card…
OK here we go…We’re using Elegant Edges and Designers Calendar Cricut cartridges today…

Supplies: Smokey Gray Cardstock (Paper Trey Ink), Hattie Pattern Paper (My Minds Eye), Postage Stamp Punch (Fiskars), Black Brads, Satin Ribbon (?), Designers Calendar Cricut Cartridge, Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge, Cricut Expression 2, Cricut Gypsy. 

Have a great Monday and see you back here tomorrow…

Hello There (April Showers Cricut Cartridge)

Hello There…
I hope everyone had a great weekend…I know I did and I really needed it after last week. I hope this week goes smooth…

I had a little play time in my room yesterday. Today’s card features the April Showers Solution Cricut Cartridge. I hope you like it

Supplies: 
April Showers Cricut Cartridge
Cricut Expression 2
Kraft Cardstock (Paper Trey Ink)
Off White and Light Green Cardstock (Core’dinations)
Double Loops Punch Around the Page (Martha Stewart)
Twine (Paper Trey Ink)
Tattered Rose Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Ink Applicator (Tim Holtz)
Hello There Sentiment (Paper Trey Ink)
Chocolate Chip Ink (Stampin’ Up)
Corner Rounder (We Are Memory Keepers)

Hugs and happy crafting,

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