Robin's Creative Cottage

Tag Bag Swap for Your Paper Pantry

2012-01-18T16:03:00.010-07:00

Hi everyone,

I joined Your Paper Pantry this month because I love the idea of swapping and sharing with others, I'm participating in my first swap this week; a tag bag swap. I'm to make 4 tags useing any shape along with the theme being Winter.
I really had fun making this tag and using a few cricut cuts that I hadn't used before.
Here's the tag I made, along with a video with all the details and dimensions of the Cricut cut images.

The only difference in these photos and the video is that I used the "Swiss Dots" cuttlebug folder on the ice skates, the video shows using the "D'vine" Swirl cuttlebug folder. I like both of them.

Thanks for visiting today.
If you have any questions just ask, I'll be glad to answer.

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge & EAD Designs Stickers

2012-01-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello, it's another Fantabulous Monday... with a Fantabulous Cricut challenge

Challenge theme- Snow Fun

Use a snowflake or snowman on you project

I really wish we had some beautiful snow here, because I love snow so I will just have to resort to adding snowflakes on my projects, that will b fun :)

This weeks sponsor at FCCB is E.A.D. Designs
Vinyl Lettering and Wall Art is one of the Hottest Trends.
E.A.D DESIGNS allows you to change the look of any room in just a few minutes. Their Products can be used on more than just walls and on many surfaces.

I got to play with EAD Ice Skating Fun Stickerz they can be found -HERE this is a super cute sheet of stickers with 4 ice skating kids, 2 cups of cocoa, a tree, 3 phrases and several snowflakes.
My box is made using the Tags Bags Boxes and More cricut cartridge with the window. In place of the window I added an thin piece of acetate (plastic) and added three ice skating kids with snowflakes all around. Then added the sticker phrase "Winter Wonderland" on the box lid.

For my bow collage I used Prairie Bird Boutique wrinkled ribbon, the snowflake was cut out using the Joys of the Season Cricut cartridge in white cardstock the I added pearl embossing powder to give it a beautiful pearly shine. The blue snowflake was an old punch I had, I also embossed with the pearl powder. I added a half pearl purchased from SACrafters.

Remember to check out more projects made by the Fantabulous design team -HERE

Feel free to join the "Snow Fun" challenge too!

Link Up Winners & DT Projects & My Stamp Set Update News

2012-01-03T08:00:00.011-07:00

Hello friends, I hope you've have a wonderful holiday shared with family and friends! We celebrated in our cozy home with family... absolutely wonderful!

Today I'm excited to announce the two winners from our two week long "Link Up Party" -HERE.
winners picked using random.org
The winners are...
#11 Maida
#23 Jen's Happy Place
Congratulations ladies please contact me at robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) with your choice of Snowman's Prayer or Gingerbread Holiday stamp set.
View sets -HERE.
Thank you to all who linked up and shared your blog with us, I love being inspired by you!

Now for my news---
After many hours of thought and consideration I have made the difficult decision to not continue making new stamp sets for Robin's Creative Cottage.
I'm glad that I've had the chance to try, and have truly loved the experience of designing and working with wonderful people through the process of making clear stamps.
You know I will continue to create and post to my blog, and I would love the opportunity to possibly design for another company, and will be looking to join other design teams, and just having fun in this wonderful world of blog land.

Speaking of design teams... I have had an amazing design team that created wonderfully with my two stamp sets, and I want to thank them so much for the time they've shared creating for me.
Today is the last day my design team will share a few projects with you. I asked them to share a project using "snowflakes"
Click on their name to be taken to their blogs for more info about their projects.
Heather
I love the script words on the snowflakes, such a cute snowman
phrase from snowman's prayer stamp set
Kimberly
Love the multicolor snowflakes paper, and the pearls and sparkle.
phrase from snowman's prayer stamp set
Maquel
Such adorable little snowflakes, they just make me smile.
phrase from snowman's prayer stamp set
Sheila
I love the 3-d look on this card with the snowflake set back behind the snowflake shape border.
phrase from snowman's prayer stamp set

I'm so thankful to all of my blog friends for the amazing encouragement that you've given me on this "short, but sweet" journey, your support has meant so much to me. Thank you, thank you!
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I have more stamp sets available for purchase, and when they are gone I will not be ordering more. --So when their gone their gone.
I have discounted to price to make them affordable to you at only $12.99 each.
please order -HERE.

RCC -belated Tuesday Link Up Party with prizes

2011-12-22T08:00:00.003-07:00

Has your week been totally crazy? My week has and here it is already Thursday and I was supposed to add my weekly design team projects and link up party post on Tuesday... wow what a week!

Before the week completely gets a way from me I want to share with you the winner of last weeks "Holiday Treats" challenge, the design team top 3 and my design teams amazing projects. Then you can link your blog below.
This link up party will give you the opportunity to share what you've been creating and "link" your blog project here on my blog. It's also a great way to meet other bloggers, and make new friends by checking out their blogs and leaving them a nice comment.
"Link Up Party" and giveaway
more details below

We had just a few entries for the "Holiday Treats" challenge but I really loved each one, thank you so much for taking the time to play along last week. If you missed the projects you can view them -HERE.
I used random.org to choose the winner for the "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set, the winner is...
#1 Holly -Ribbon's & Glue
Congratulations Holly please email me with your address: robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) I'll mail your stamp set right away.

Design Team top 3 Favs...

#2 Amanda B -Amanda's Crafts and More

#5 Gigi -The Cricut Bug
#6 Scrappin Dhilly
Congratulations ladies, thank you so much for participating in the challenge.

This weeks Design Team Inspiration
Remember to click on the design team members name to view details of their projects.
Gwen
This gingerbread man is so cute and I love how he is holding the tag sentiment, and his sparkly cheeks and bow tie.
phrase from Gingreabread Holiday stamp set
Karen
Making tags for treats is always a great idea, I really like this stocking tag made by Karen
phrase from Gingrebread Holiday stamp set
Patty
This snowglobe is so adorable, I love the purple and blue colors that were used
phrase from Snowman's Prayer stamp set
For two week we have a fun "get to know you" "Link Up Party" and giveaway

here are the details....

~**Link up your favorite project that you've made recently (within the last month). Write on the post that you've joined this "link up party" and link back to my blog (Robin's Creative Cottage) on that post. I would also love you to follow my blog :)
~**Visit at least 3 new friends who have "linked" their blog and comment on there post. If you happen to be a few of the first to link, just come back in a day or so, then you can comment on others links.

I will choose two "linked" blogs to get one stamp set (of your choice) Snowman's Prayer, or Gingerbread Holiday and announce the winners on January 3rd, 2012
Remember to follow the above rules or your link will be deleted so it is fair for those who do the above rules.
This link up party will run from now until Monday January 2nd, 2012
Winners will be announced Tuesday Januray 3rd
so come join the fun!

Remember my stamps sets are still on sell and they make a great gift idea! Get them -HERE

Gift Tag -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-12-19T07:30:00.011-07:00

Hello, It's Monday and time for another Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog challenge, this weeks theme is...
Trimming With a Tag
Use a tag somewhere on your project

I made a cute box using the Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge the largest I could make it on my 12"x 12" mat, I love these little boxes, after folding the box I inked all over the edges. To go along with the challenge theme I made a tree gift tag, It can also be used as a Christmas tree ornament, fun idea huh? The beautiful crinkle ribbon is from Prairie Bird Boutique.
So what's in the box? Divinity, light and fluffy very sweet treat, this recipe has been passed down for a few generations, my husband is our holiday baker and makes many of our Christmas goodies.

Our Fantabulous Cricut sponsor this week is Core'dinations. If you haven't heard of them, they have the most amazing color core cardstock, which is great for sanding, to bring out a second or rather the core color that is beneath the first layer. Core'dinations have been so generous to let a few of the Fantabulous Cricut design team members create using this wonderful cardstock.
To learn more creative ideas using the Core'dinations cardstock click -HERE.

More details:

The trees were cut out using the Christmas Cheer cricut cartridge, I used two different trees in various sizes.
I love using my cuttlebug machine and my embossing folders with the Core'dinations cardstock, because then I can sand the embossed image to show that second color (core color).

The embossing folders that I used are (showing in the photo below from left to right) D'vine Swirl, Swiss Dots (for the star and second tree) Holly Ribbons, and Cindy Loo, there was a small square in one of the large cuttlebug folders that I placed the tree in to emboss it. After sanding I inked all the edges of the trees and star.

Thank you Cor'dinations for donating your lovely cardstock to Fantabulous Cricut design team members!

Remember to head over to Fantabulous Cricut to see what the talented design team members have created, view them -HERE ...and then feel free to join us for this weeks challenge "Trimming with a Tag"

Challenged entered:
My Craft Spot -Tag... your it!

RCC Challenge #2 "Holiday Treat Packaging"

2011-12-13T08:00:00.012-07:00

Hello, welcome to another week for a fun challenge here at Robin's Creative Cottage

Thank you to those of you who participated in last weeks challenge of "Ribbons and Bows" we have a winner chosen by random.org for my Snowman's Prayer stamp set this weeks winner...
#19 Sandee -Inspired to Create
Congratulations Sandee please email me with your address: robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) I'll mail your stamp set right away.

Design Team Top 3 Favs...

#15 Hrvatica -Croatian Crafter
#17 Amy -Amy's Crafting Space
#21 Lisa H -That Craft Space
Congratulations ladies, thank you so much for participating in the challenge.

Now for this weeks challenge...

This weeks challenge #3: Holiday Treats

Create a project using ribbons and/or bows

Inspiration from my Design Team

Heather
I love this cute treat holder with the holly berries, oh I could think of so many goodies that could be put in this container.
phrase from Gingerbread Holiday stamp set
Kimberly
Chocolate Kisses are such a great gift to give, and this glass container is perfect... I love the "No Humbugs Allowed" phrase.
phrases from Gingerbread Holiday

Maquel

Such an adorable gingerbread man image, and the cute striped container is a great way to share treats with a neighbor or co-worker.
phrase from Gingerbread Holiday stamp set

Sheila

The patterned paper is lovely and the snowflakes on the cocoa cup is super cute.
phrase from Gingerbread Holiday

We're looking forward to see your projects with "Holiday Treats"
Make containers or other project of ways you can share wonderful goodies with others.
Enter your project below for your chance to win my "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set.
Holiday Sale... Stamp Sets only $12.99 each
shop -HERE

Thanks for joining us.

SNOW Flake Card -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-12-12T06:00:00.014-07:00

Good morning paper crafter, today is "Challenge Me Monday" at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog offers another great challenge this week...

the challenge theme: Rolling in Ribbon
Create a holiday card

FCCB's sponsor this week is My Craft Spot, and Kimberly has been very generous to let a few of the FCCB design team play with her beautiful hand dyed crinkle ribbon, My Craft Spot not only sells this ribbon, but she also has bakers twine, and has her own line of clear polymer stamp sets that you really need to check out. I just love Kimberly's blog!!!

I'm using "My Craft Spot" -Snow White crinkle ribbon for my project.
I've made a circle shape card with George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge at 4", and three different snowflake images cut with my cricut machine.
Largest snowflake on card is from Joys of the Season cartridge, cut at 2.75"
Green medium snowflake from Winter Woodland cartridge cut at 2"
Smallest snowflake also from Winter Woodland cut at 1.75"
The tiny white rose is from "I am Roses"
The word "SNOW" is cut twice from the Storybook cartridge, both cut at 1" high.
Snowflake Patterned paper from Stampin' Up! (discontinued)
All the snowflakes and the word "SNOW" was embossed using Hologram Highlights embossing powder from Stampin' Up!
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
Remember to head over to Fantabulous Cricut to see what the talented design team members have created using ribbon, view them -HERE ...and then feel free to join us for this weeks challenge "Rolling in Ribbon"

Thank you so much My Craft Spot for donating your beautiful crinkled ribbon to the FCCB design team.

Challenges entered:
My Craft Spot challenge #37 Shape Card
The Kraft Journal -Let it Snow challenge
My Sheri Crafts -Snowflake challenge
Whimsical Designs -Christmas "sparkly"
Cute Card Thursday -Anything Goes
365 Cards -Monday's Feeling blue/green challenge
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge -Anything Goes
Pile it On -Bling it Up
Creatalicious Challenges -Christmas/Sparkles

RCC Challenge #2 "Ribbons and Bows" & Stamp set SALE!

2011-12-06T07:00:00.003-07:00

Hello Crafters,

Yesterday it snowed just a bit, but it really looks beautiful with our lighted reindeer and snowman on our front lawn, do you have snow yet?

(look at the bottom of post for sale information on stamp sets)

Our "Let is Sparkle" challenge was so fun, I love all of your entries this past week, and thank you to all who joined us for the challenge. If you missed the projects you can view them -HERE.
I used random.org to choose the winner for the "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set, the winner is...
#10 Deb - Scrappin Mama's Crafy Creations
Congratulations deb please email me with your address: robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) I'll mail your stamp set right away.

We love all your creations, but here are the Design Team Top 3 Favs...
# 13 Elsa - CricutLvr
#16 Sandee -Inspired to Create

#17 Maida -Loving Scrapper 101

This weeks challenge #2: Ribbons and Bows
Create a project using ribbons and/or bows

Inspiration from my Design Team

Gwen

I love this yummy gift bucket, the tag is just perfect!
phrase from "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set

Karen

Such a sweet little gingerbread man, I love the sparkly cheeks and bow tie
phrase from "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set

Patty

The sunglasses really do make this snowman "so cool" Very cute!
phrase from "Snowman's Prayer" stamp set

We're looking forward to see your projects with "Ribbons and Bows"
Enter your for your chance to win my "Snowman's Prayer" stamp set.

This week Gingerbread Holiday & Snowman's Prayer stamp sets are
only $12.99 (shipping included) Tues. - Sun evening.
Shop -HERE
Thank so much for visiting today, I hope you were inspired to create something new!

RCC Tuesday Challenge -Link Up Party Winners announces

2011-11-29T08:00:00.021-07:00

Today we are having our first challenge here at Robin's Creative Cottage!

Before we get to our challenge... I'm excited to announce the two winners from our "Link Up Party" -HERE.
winners picked using random.org
The winners are...
#15 Sandi S
#16 Amy B
Congratulations ladies please contact me at robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) with your choice of Snowman's Prayer or Gingerbread Holiday stamp set. View sets -HERE.
Thank you to all who shared your blog with us, I love being inspired by you!

Challenge #1 "Let it Sparkle"
create a project and add anything that shines or sparkles... glitter, jewels, tinsel etc...
Challenge runs from Tuesday to Sunday at midnight, then my design team will choose their top 3 favorites.

Yesterday's card for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge I used rosettes (see that card -HERE)... and guess what, I'm still making them... I told you they were addictive... have you made a rosette yet? I love them!
My card today has a vintage flair, and I love it especially the background paper which is from last years DCWV Christmas combo stack (180 sheets) as well as the brown checkered paper.

Here is where I added my "sparkle" this is a fun silver metal brad (the photo looks a bit off), I purchased it years ago from Oriental Trading (item no longer in stalk :(

I stamped using the phrase "A Cup of Good Cheer" right on that beautiful vintage looking paper. Stamp is from my "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set available -HERE

~Design Team Inspiration~

Heather
I love to see non-traditional colors for these Christmas trees, pink! So beautiful.
phrase from "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set

Kimberly
Each of these snowmen are so adorable, I love the embossed backgrounds.
phrases from "Snowman's Prayer" stamp set

Maquel
I love this sign post image, it goes so well with the stamped image
phrase from "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set
Sheila
The border of this card is so fun with the swirls and the shiny embossed background is so cool looking!
phrase from "Snowman's Prayer" stamp set

We can't wait to see your project "sparkle"!
Enter your for your chance to win my "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set.

Thank so much for visiting today, I hope you were inspired to create something new!

Holiday Cards -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-11-28T06:00:00.004-07:00

Hello everyone and welcome to another wonderful Monday where Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog offers another great challenge this week...

the challenge theme: Holiday Cards
Create a holiday card

FCCB's sponsor this week is Creative Charms .com, they have been very generous to let a few of the FCCB design team play with their product. Creative Charms offers oodles of embellishments for your paper crafting needs; brads, beautiful netted flowers and butterflies, ribbon and lots of bling... along with many other lovely products at a very reasonable cost.
Creative Charms

One of the products I used for my rosette card is the vintage Christmas self-adhesive metal frames there are 6 little accents in a package; 1 1/8" inches and the images are simply adorable. I've use 5 of the metal frames in the photo below.

I've wanted to try making these paper rosettes for sometime so I just did a google search for a paper rosette video and found several on You Tube to help me get started... they are super easy and so fun to make, these are going to be addicting!
My large rosette with before scoring is 12" x 1 1/2" the small is 12" x 1"
I place small 1 1/4" circles behind the metal frames before placing on the rosette.
I used my Martha Stewart border punch for the cream border.

Look at the close-ups of the metal charms the images are so cute!

These rosettes would make really cute embellishments for a package

There are many more Holiday cards to be seen made my the talented FCCB design team, you can view them -HERE and then feel free to join in on this weeks challenge "Holiday Cards"

Thank you so much Creative Charms for donating your beautiful products with the FCCB design team. I'm looking forward to creating with more of your quality products.

Still Time To Win!!!
I'm offering two of my stamp sets Free for my "Link Up Party" get all the details -HERE. I will be announcing the winners on Tuesday, you still have time win!

"Ooo-La-La" blog award winner at "My Sheri Crafts

2011-11-27T16:45:00.003-07:00

I'm a winner over at "My Sheri Crafts"

for this project... -HERE
Thank you so much My Sheri Crafts!

Link Up Party and Giveaway continues... Have you Linked Up Yet?

2011-11-22T08:00:00.006-07:00

Join us for our first "Link Up Party" and Giveaway

Every Tuesday here on Robin's Creative Cottage we will be having some creative inspiration from my design team along with a variety of other activities, either challenges, blog hops or like today we are having a "Link Up Party"
This link up party will give you the opportunity to share what you've been creating and "link" your blog project here on my blog. It's also a great way to meet other bloggers, and make new friends by checking out their blogs and leaving them a nice comment.
More details are listed below

Here is my project this week, I've been having so much fun making these Hershey chocolate wrappers with adorable hats and scarves. The tag was cut using the cricut cartridge Mini Monograms, then I used my piercing tool to add small holes around the scallop circles.
phrase from Snowman's Prayer stamp set
This is a video that I found where I learned how to make these adorable snowman goodies, also the link for the snowman printable papers can be found -HERE

Remember to click on the design team members name to view details of their projects.
Gwen
What a sweet penguin hanging outside of his nice igloo home so adorable
phrase from Snowman's Prayer stamp set

Karen
Yummy cocoa mugs, I like the stitching and patterned heart on each mug
phrase from Snowman's Prayer stamp set

Linda

This is such a beautiful snowflake I really like the "bling"
phrase from Snowman's Prayer stamp set

Patty

These adorable gingerbread people are so adorable bundled up in their scarves and hats
phrase is from my Snowman's Prayer stamp set

inside
phrase from Gingerbread Holiday stamp set

it's time for our
"Link Up Party" and giveaway

here are the details....

~**Grab my blinkie (at the top right hand sidebar) and post on your blog's sidebar
~**Be a follower of this blog
~**Link up your favorite project that you've made recently (within the last month). Write on the post that you've joined this "link up party" and link back to my blog (Robin's Creative Cottage) on that post.
~**Visit at least 3 new friends who have "linked" their blog and comment on there post. If you happen to be a few of the first to link, just come back in a day or so, then you can comment on others links.

I will choose two "linked" blogs to get one stamp set (of your choice) Snowman's Prayer, or Gingerbread Holiday and announce the winner on Nov. 29
Remember to follow the above rules or your link will be deleted so it is fair for those who do the above rule.
This link up party will run until Sunday Nov 27th
Winners will be announced on November 29th

My stamp set's Snowman's Prayer and Gingerbread Holiday are available for sale -HERE.
November 29 we will begin my first challenge here on my blog along with more design team inspiration... join us then!

Fantabulous Cricut Cricut Crawl (blog hop) Winner

2011-11-21T14:05:00.006-07:00

Hello,

Today is Monday and that means another great challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog this weeks challenge...
Challenge #87 Thank You

Create a project using the word thank you, thanks and in any language.
The sponsor is Club 52 Techniques

Now I'm excited to announce my winner from last weeks Fantabulous Cricut Crawl view the crawl post HERE and see my project.
My winner is...
#5 Saundra -Luv Scrapping Together
said... Robin, this is beautiful! I love all the wonderful colors. Great job, my friend!
I love all the wonderful colors of fall! Hugs, Saundra
Saundra is the winner of one of my new released stamp sets view -HERE

Congratulations Saundra please contact me at robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) with your choice of Snowman's Prayer or Gingerbread Holiday stamp set.

Thank you to all of those who left a comment on my cricut crawl post, I really enjoyed reading your comments of how much you love Fall as I do.

Remember to join me for my "Link Up Party" -HERE, I'm giving away two FREE stamps set!

RCC Weekly Winners... come see if you won!

2011-11-19T08:00:00.003-07:00

I had a wonderful time sharing my new stamp sets along with all the great projects from my design team members.

Thank you so much for your generous comments you left on my blog post this week, I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every one.

~Now for the weekly winners~
Each winner was selected on the day the comment was made, I used random.org to choose my the winners.

Monday winner- Prarie Bird Boutique wrinkle ribbon
#38 Pam
said...Your stamps are so cute, and the projects your DT shared are great. Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

Tuesday winner- favorite product Sticky Tape
#16 Happyscrapin
said... I am in love with your treat boxes! After watching your video I can't wait to try some of my own. Your stamp sets are so cute, I love the sayings and can't wait to see more.plese.cathy@yahoo dot com

Wednesday winner- The Twinery ultimate pack
#9 Tanya
said...Oh my goodness Robin! Such wonderful projects today...it just keeps getting better and better! Your stamps are fabulous and now I'm off to visit the blogs of your designers...loving what I see!

Thursday winner- favorite product mounting tape

#1 angie ashuk
said...those are such cute projects. I love them all.

Friday's blog hop winner will be announce Tuesday Nov 22, our link up party continues -HERE I will select two winners to choose one of my stamp sets from the "Link Up Party" which ends November 27.

I want to thank all of you who took the time to place my Stamp Release Celebration blinky on your blog to support me. I have chosen one winner who commented on this post and added the blinky to their blog.

Blinky Link Winner -Stamp Set of your choice Snowman's Prayer or Gingerbread Holiday
#18 Mimi
said...Robyn, I just posted your blinkie on my blog. www.mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com
Congratulations! Mimi

To claim your prize please email me: robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces)
You have 2 weeks to claim your prize

Tuesday we will continue our Link Up Party and will have more inspiration from my design team members using my Snowman's Prayer and Gingerbread Holiday stamp sets.

RCC Stamp Sets Revealed!! Blog Hop & Link Up Party too!!

2011-11-18T07:00:00.016-07:00

What a fantastic week we've had here at Robin's Creative Cottage. Thank you to everyone for all your wonderful comments and I very much appreciate your support as I begin my new Robin's Creative Cottage stamp sets.

Projects I made this week and showing my new stamp set :)

I'm so excited to revealing the entire stamp sets of Snowman's Prayer and Gingerbread Holiday. Here they are, I hope you love them as much as I do! Stamp sets are now available for purchase -HERE.

Snowman's Prayer

11 Phrases 4 Images

Gingerbread Holiday
11 Phrases 6 Images

Time for our Blog Hop
I know you will love what the design team has created!
1. Robin -Your are Here
2. Gwen -http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com/
3. Heather -http://www.heather-p.blogspot.com/
4. Karen -http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
5. Kimberly -http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com/
6. Linda -http://www.paperboutique.blogspot.com/
7. Maquel -http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com/
8. Patty -http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com/
9. Sheila -http://sheloveshoes.blogspot.com/
10. Come back here and join us for our "Link Up Party"

Join us for our first "Link Up Party" and giveaway
This is a fun way to share your blog with all our new friends, and you will make new friends along the way too!

This link up party will run from Friday Nov 18th - Sunday Nov 27th
~**Grab my blinkie (at the top right hand sidebar) and post on your blog's sidebar
~**Be a follower of this blog
~**Link up your favorite project that you've made recently (within the last month). Write on the post that you've joined this "link up party" and link back to my blog (Robin's Creative Cottage) on that post.
~**Visit at least 3 new friends who have "linked" their blog and comment on there post. If you happen to be a few of the first to link, just come back in a day or so, then you can comment on others links.

I will choose two "linked" blogs to get one stamp set (of your choice) Snowman's Prayer, or Gingerbread Holiday and announce the winner on Nov. 29
Remember to follow the above rules or you link will be deleted so it is fair for those who do the above list.

I'll be announcing the winners tomorrow morning for the giveaways that I've had all week long. Come back tomorrow morning to see if you've won! :)

November 29 we will begin a fun challenge here on my blog... join us then!

RCC Stamp Release Celebration -Day 4 "Sneak Peeks"

2011-11-17T08:00:00.012-07:00

This week has gone by so quickly and it has been so much fun sharing images from my two stamp sets Snowman's Prayer and Gingerbread Holiday. My design team has done such a great job with all their creations, I'm so thankful for them and the amazing talent that they share with all of us.

Remember I'm having giveaways all week long and if you haven't had a chance to comment on each post there is still time to do so. Giveaway winners will be announced Saturday morning, and Blog Hop winners will be announced on Tuesday.
*Monday's giveaway: Prairie Bird Boutique -wrinkled ribbon
*Tuesday's giveaway: from me, one of my favorite products -Sticky Tape
*Wednesday's giveaway: The Twinery -the New Ultimate Color Sampler Pack 14 colors
*Thursday's giveaway (today): from me, another favorite product -Mounting Tape
*Friday's Blog Hop & Link Up Party: A stamp set given away by each design team member during the blog hop... woo hoo!! Stamp sets also available to purchase.

Today my design team and I are sharing more images from my Gingerbread Holiday Stamp set

Are you ready for some scrumptious holiday cookies? They look good enough to eat, don't you think? I have a video showing how I made them ;)
I used George and Basic shapes cricut cartridge for the heart, star, and oval shapes.

Wonderful projects from my design team

Heather

This is a beautiful wreath gift bag, I love all the greens

Kimberly

These gingerbread kids are so cute, and look at that tiny gingerbread on the tube so sweet!

Maquel

Such yummy candy decorate this card, and the glitter around the stamped sentiment is lovely!

Sheila
This patterned paper is so adorable with the popped up gingerbread kids, I like the candy canes stamped by the sentiment as well.

Giveaway from me, another one of my favorite products, Scotch Mounting Tape.

I use this to pop up my images on my card... love this!

Just leave a comment on this post to be eligible for today's prize. We'll see you back here tomorrow for our super fun "Blog Hop" and link up Party, also both stamp sets will be available to purchase.

RCC Stamp Release Celebration -Day 3 "Sneak Peeks"

2011-11-16T08:00:00.011-07:00

Monday and Tuesday were such great days sharing the sneak peeks of the Snowman's Prayer stamp set Along with great giveaways from Prairie Bird Boutique wrinkled ribbon, and from me, one of my favorite products, Sticky Tape. There is still time to leave a comment on Mondays and Tuesdays posts to be eligible for these prizes. And if you missed the Snowman's Prayer sneak peeks check out the two previous posts.

I have to tell you that each day of this week I get more and more excited to share all these great stamp set images with you, I can't wait to show you what my design team has created using my Gingerbread Holiday stamp set... and I will today and tomorrow.
Remember Friday will be our fun Blog Hop and that is the day that the stamp sets can be purchased.

On to today's projects...

I made these super easy treat boxes using a piece of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 12". In my video I show the template that I used on my gypsy to cut an image in the cardstock to create window... really it's super easy.

Paperdoll dress Up pg. 73 Gingerbread boy image

Christmas Cheer pg 88 Tree image

Tags were made using my Gingerbread Holiday stamp set.

Now for my design teams wonderful projects

Gwen
The gingerbread border punch is absolutely lovely... oh how cute!
Karen
Such an adorable gingerbread man with his cute little "blinged" up sign.
Linda
A wonderful shaped card, and stamping the sentiment on patterned paper is lovely!
Maquel
Oh so yummy, the cocoa almost looks real! Cutting out the sentiment in a fun shape is a great idea!
Patty

This treat topper is so cute with Santa and Rudolf and the sweet little bird on the tag.

Sheila
This is the coziest chair ever, I could just curl up on it and take a nap! I love the lace around the "pillow"

Today's sponsor is "The Twinery"

The Twinery has generously donated "The New Ultimate Color Sample Pack"

14 colors, 210 yards of beautiful twine

Thank you "Twinery" for donating this generous prize

Leave a comment on todays post to be eligible for this prize from "The Twinery"

Remember to "like" me on facebook, there is a "like" button at the top of my blog on the left hand side bar.

RCC Stamp Release Celebration -Day 2 "Sneak Peeks"

2011-11-15T08:00:00.003-07:00

Hi everyone,

Yesterday was a fabulous day with the first day of our Stamp Release Celebration, thank you so much to you for all your wonderful comments, If you haven't commented on yesterdays post remember you can still can and be eligible for the wrinkled ribbon donated by Prairie Bird Boutique you can find the post -HERE.

Woo hoo!!! Welcome to day 2 of the "sneak peeks" of my stamp sets, today we are having fun again with the set "Snowman's Prayer". This set has 11 phrases and 4 images (do you think you've seen them all yet?) Remember Friday I will be revealing the entire set and this is the day it will be available for purchase.

I'm so exicted to share my project with you today, these are my Hershey Nugget treat boxes. Each box holds 8 nuggets, the top of the box is made using clear cardstock, each is embossed using a different cuttlebug embossing folder. You can find a great tutorial and all the details in my video.

close up views

Today's fantastic design team projects

Heather

I love all the pattern paper layers under the snowflakes.

Kimberly

Everything about this frame is so much fun, such a lovely keepsake.

Maquel
This snow globe is beautiful, I really like the flourish on the base of the globe.

Such wonderful inspiration, featuring the Snowman's Prayer stamp set.

Today's giveaway is one of my favorite products, Sticky Tape.
You see me using this in many of my videos because I use this every time I make 3-d boxes.

Just leave a comment on today's post to be eligible for today's prize. We'll see you back here tomorrow for our "sneak peek" at my Gingerbread Holiday stamp set!

RCC First Stamp Release Celebration -TODAY... come take a peek!

2011-11-14T07:20:00.001-07:00

Hello paper crafters,

What a super exciting day today is! First Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog is having a Harvest Blessings Blog Hop... so much fun and creative inspiration! If you are looking for my Harvest Blessing blog hop post you can find it -HERE.

My next exciting news... TODAY is the first day of Robin's Creative Cottage (RCC) "Stamp Release Celebration" woo hoo!!

I have two stamp sets that will be revealed this week. On Monday and Tuesday we'll peek at my first stamp set "Snowman's Prayer", Wednesday and Thursday we'll be sharing images from the "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set.

All week long my design team and I have fantastic inspiration just for you, and each day I'll have prizes to giveaway on my blog, some of my favorite products, and two wonderful sponsors that have been so generous... Prairie Bird Boutique (my favorite wrinkle ribbon) and The Twinery (I love all the beautiful colors of twine).

Then on Friday will be our crazy fun "Blog Hop"! Each design team member will have another great project to share on their blog along with a giveaway.... one of my new stamps sets! To continue the fun Friday will also be the day that my stamp sets will be available for purchase. After you've enjoyed visiting each of the design team members blogs for the blog hop, come back here and we'll have a link up party, it's a great time for you share your blog with all those who join us, you won't want to miss the fun!

To start off todays Sneak Peek of my "Snowman's Prayer" Stamp Set I have a super cute snowman card and video to share.

I used the Snow Friends cricut cartridge, the snowman is cut at 4 3/4". The card size is 6"x6". In the video I show a 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" card size. More details are on the video... Enjoy!

Now... on to my fabulous design team projects.(For more details about the DT projects click on their name)
Gwen
Such an adorable snowman, and I love the embossing folder on the snow
Karen
These birdies are so fun all bundled up and decorating their little home... so cute!
Linda
I love the snowflakes all packaged up, and the stamped phrases on the back of the flakes
Maquel
I love the patten papers that were used to decorate the background and the house
Patty
What a beautiful bouquet of flowers, this stamped phrase can really be used all year long.
I love today's sneak peek of the Snowman's Prayer stamp set... and hope you did too!

Todays Sponsor isPrairie Bird BoutiquePatsy is generously giving away one bundle of her shabby wrinkled ribbon, your choice of colors, 5 yards each for a total of 15 Yards.Thank you so much Patsy for being my sponsor!
For your chance to win this prize leave a comment on today's post!I'd love you to join me on Facebook! -HERE and share this post with your friends.
Thanks for joining us today we hope you were inspired! We'll see you all back here tomorrow for more amazing sneak peeks and inspiration!

Harvest Blessings Fantabulous Cricut Blog Hop

2011-11-14T06:00:00.009-07:00

Hi everyone, welcome to Robin's Creative Cottage! Today is such an exciting day and I'm so glad you're here for the Fantabulous Cricut Harvest Blessings Crawl... Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop! Woo Hoo!!

Leaves are changing colors, there's a chill in the air.... yep... it's "Fall" and everyone at Fantabulous Cricut is giving thanks for our "Harvest Blessings"! FCCB design team is creating Fall projects that includes Brown, Orange and Red – and as always with Fantabulous Cricut challenges we use at least one Cricut machine cut image.

If you've come from visiting my wonderful new friend Peggy at Daily Grace Creations, you're in the right place! Woo Hoo! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, please start HERE.

Remember to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Harvest Blessings" project at FCCB!

I love how my "Harvest Blessings" project turned out. This is how my inspiration started... I knew I wanted to use acorns, and leaves just go with acorns... then the idea of my family being a blessing came to mind... I remembered that the Lacy Labels cricut cartride had an image with the word "family"... and that's how my thought process began and I got creating!

Here are the details:
This card is long and can fit in a legal #10 envelope (4 1/8"x 9 1/2")
Lacy Labels cricut cartridge was used for the base of the card along with the family oval image. Using my gypsy (and keeping all the "lacy label" layers grouped) I stretched the images to measure 9.25" x 3.82
I welded two of the base images for a shape card, then cut the same image to layer on top using brown craft foam for a raised or 3-d look. The base is brown Bazzill cardstock.
Pattern paper is an old Stampin' Up designer paper pack.
Everyday Paper Dolls cricut cartridge was used for the oak leaf, cut at 3 sizes (real dial size) 1.5", 1.25", 1"
Create A Critter is where I found the acorn image, cut two sizes (real dial size) 1", .75".
All images were inked using Tim Holtz vintage photo ink, the leaves were crinkled after inking.
I used small pieces of brown craft foam to pop up the acorns, a few of the larger acorns I used a double layer of the craft foam for extra "lift".

close up view

I'm offering a prize to you...
One of my Brand New Robin's Creative Cottage clear stamp sets.
(in fact they are so brand new they have not been completely revealed yet... my stamp release celebration is beginning today... here on my blog). For more details look -HERE.
You will have your choice of "Snowman's Prayer" or "Gingerbread Holiday" stamp set.

To be elegible for this prize...
1. Become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already).
2. Leave a nice comment -about what you love about the Fall season.
3. (optional -but I would love you to) "Like me on my Facebook page -at the top of my blog on the left hand sidebar is my "like" facebook link.

Next stop… my friend Sabrina (she's wonderful) find her at Scrappin' with Sabrina she always has inspiring projects.

Remember when you're done with the crawl (blog hop), make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered in their contest, include the colors brown, orange and red along with at least one cricut cut image.

Have so much fun Cricut Crawling and being inspired along the way!

I'm adding my project to the following challenges:
Crafty Sprouts "Anything Goes" challenge
My Sheri Crafts "Be Thankful" challenge
Cards TV "We're so Thankful" challenge

Only 1 day to my Stamp Release Celebration

2011-11-13T08:00:00.001-07:00

I hope you are as crazy excited as my design team and I are about my Stamp Release celebration is almost here....

My Stamp Release Celebration is tomorrow... Monday
ONLY "1" day!

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I hope you've had a chance to meet my Design Team, if not click -HERE there's also more info about the stamp release celebration.

Countdown Stamp Celebration!!!!

2011-11-09T09:36:00.004-07:00

It's almost here and I'm getting so excited to share my new stamps with you!!

Countdown to My Stamp Release Celebration
Only "5" days!

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Have you meet my Design Team?
More info about my Stamp Release Celebration -HERE.
Did you add my "blinky" to your blog for your chance at a FREE stamp set? There's still time.

MORE-- Mini Monsters Candy Bags

2011-11-07T09:10:00.001-07:00

I almost forgot to add these adorable monsters to my blog. I made these bags for my "Activity Day Girls" In my church I get to teach a group of 8 -11 year old girls twice a month they are such wonderful girls and are so sweet to have in my home.

This past Halloween I made a total of 11 of these gift bags. All using the Mini Monster cricut cartridge... I just love these monsters, don't you?
Each monster was cut at approx. 3 1/2".
Would you like to make these bags? View my video -HERE. #15

Thank you for visiting today!

Give Thanks -Fall card

2011-11-04T09:06:00.013-06:00

It is beautiful Fall crisp weather here where I live and going for walks this time of year is so refreshing.

Lots of wrinkling the paper, inking and dimension gave this card an antiqued look.

Details:

Card size is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Leaves -Create A Critter Cricut cartridge cut at 1 1/4"

Corn -Thanksgiving cartridge cut at 3 1/2"

Give Thanks Phrase - Thanksgiving cartridge cut at (approx.) 1 3/4" tall x 3 3/4" wide

Scalloped Oval -Lacy Labels cartridge cut at 3" tall x 5 " wide

Ink -Tim Holtz distress ink Vintage Photo (my favorite)

Wrinkled ribbon from -Prairie Bird Boutique

Close up view -

Stamp Release Celebration.. the countdown continues ... for details click -HERE.

Announcement--- Robin's Creative Cottage Design Team -WooHoo!

2011-10-28T02:00:00.006-06:00

Hey everyone, today is the day that I'm so excited to introduce to you my first ever Robin's Creative Cottage design team... WooHoo!!

And here they are.....

All eight of these lovely ladies have a love for creating and inspiring others with their amazing blogs, which are chock full of inspiration for you and me.

Please take a few minutes and visit their blogs and say "Hi", just click on their name and blog below...

Gwen -This and That
Heather -The Hunny Pot
Karen -Crafted with Love by Karen
Kimberly -My Crafty Spot
Linda -The Paper Boutique
Maquel -Papear Maine-iac
Patty -The Crafty Kitten
Sheila -SheLoveShoes

For more information about these wonderful ladies look -HERE at the design team page.

We're so excited to be revealing two new stamps sets during our
"Stamp Release Celebration" November 14th - 19th
**Mark your calendars**
Each day will be filled with amazing creative inspiration from my design team members. Then on Friday the fun will continue with a Blog Hop where we'll begin here at Robin's Creative Cottage then hop to each design team members blog for even more creative ideas... and you won't want to miss this... each design team will be giving away one of my new stamps sets... Yeah!!!!
Saturday will bring tutorial videos of the stamp sets along with more projects to inspire.

Please help us spread the word.
Grab the "code" of the blinky below and post it on your blog side bar. Leave me a comment on this post and let me know you've added this blinky on your blog, then you will be entered in a drawing for ... a FREE stamp set!

Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to me!

Huge Announcement at Robin's Creative Cottage

2011-10-26T09:25:00.006-06:00

Something New is coming to Robin's Creative Cottage...

I'm so excited to be starting my new line of "Clear Stamps" Woo Hoo! You're going to love what I've designed, they can be incorporating with your Cricut cut images will be oh so easy!

This Friday I will be announcing eight very talented ladies that will be on my design team, I can't wait to introduce them to you.

Please add my blinky to your blog, you can find it at the top of the right hand sidebar.
Leave a comment.... your comments always make my day!

Spooky -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-10-24T23:04:00.009-06:00

A frightful challenge is happening over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

This weeks Challenge #83
Spooky Time
create a project with a ghost on it

My project is a "Spooky" shape card.

I designed this card using my gypsy, and love how it turned out.

Here are all the spooky details:

**Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge
Black cardstock for the base of the card
Glitter cardstock from Michaels individual sheets
(love this glitter cardstock -it cuts so nicely on my cricut machine)

**Base card: pg. 35 (shift -phrase image) I stretched the image cut at, 3.95" tall x 6" wide. I welded two images together for the base of the card, then cut 1 single image on the same black card stock. The black glitter cardstock cut the phrase "spooky". Then using same "spooky" phrase omitted everything except the letters "spooky" and cut that in green glitter cardstock.

**Pumpkin: pg. 59, cut at 1.5"

**3 bats: pg. 48, cut at 1.5", 1.25" and 1"

**Tiny ghost: pg. 37, cut at 1" -drew on the face using a fine sharpie pen

To put the layers together I used black craft foam to give it a "spooky" 3-D effect.

Thank you so much for visiting
Head over there now to FCCB... but don't get scared... OK really many of the projects are really cute -HERE.

I'm entering this card over at "My Sheri Crafts" Pumpkin challenge

Booooooooooooooooooooooooo
Happy Halloween

3 Eyed Monster Shape Card -Video "SSSD" Challenge#1

2011-10-20T09:00:00.002-06:00

I love these monsters, they are so adorable with their embossed bodies and their three eyes. Mini Monster Cricut cartridge had a card feature, this makes it so easy to may great monster shape cards.

Thank you for visiting my blog! You always make my day with your comments, thank you!
I entered these cute monsters in the Scrappin with Sharon and Smokey challenge #1 -HERE. Go link you Halloween project there too.

Halloween Bag/Box for Halloween Treats -Video

2011-10-19T10:36:00.006-06:00

Look at these adorable boxes! I'm not sure if it is a bag or a box, but I just love how they turned out, and I can't wait to make more... but I do have some laundry to get done and dishes to wash so I'd better do that first right?... or maybe not (hee, hee). Enjoy the video.

Thank you for visiting my blog, remember to "like me" on my facebook page ;)

Look How I Decorated my Milk Carton Boxes -Video and Lots of Pics

2011-10-17T08:14:00.000-06:00

I had fun decorating my Milk Carton Boxes. In this video I share the details of which cartridges that I used and the measurments of each cutout.

The phrase stamps that I used are made by my good friend Barb, you can find them -HERE at BugBites.Enjoy the close up photos

Thanks for visiting today.

Halloween Milk Carton Box -Video Showing Different Heights

2011-10-17T07:39:00.002-06:00

I'm really having fun with these milk carton boxes creating several different heights.

I'm a visual person and know that many crafters are as well, so I wanted to share a video of how I use the same template then adjust one score line to make a nice variety of different size boxes. I'm lovin' these boxes.

If you would like to see the video of how the boxes were put together you can find it -HERE on my blog

Milk Carton template can be found -HERE

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Thanks so much for visiting today, you make my day with your visits and comments :)

Halloween Home Decor Blocks

2011-10-12T14:30:00.010-06:00

Want to see some more home decor blocks? How about creating some for Halloween! These were created using colored vinyl and using the Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge.
These blocks are also available in my Etsy shop -HERE.

Give Thanks Harvest Blessings -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-10-10T08:00:00.004-06:00

Another great week for a challenge at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!

this weeks challenge

Decor and More

Create a home decor item

These blogs are so much fun and make a great home decor items.

The word "give" is from Quarter Notes cartridge. I welded a leaf from the Thanksgiving cricut cartridge to the end of the word. "Thanks" is from the Thanksgiving cartridge as well.

"Harvest blessings" also from the Thanksgiving cartidge. I just measure my wood blocks to know the size of the word images to make the create it all on my gypsy.

These blocks are available in my Etsy shop along with other holiday and everyday wood block home decor items.

Once again the design team has created amazing home decor projects and you won't want to miss them, check them out -HERE.

I'd love for you to follow my blog on my facebook page... please "Like" me at the top of my blog under the header... Thanks so much for visiting today :)

Back to School -Backpack

2011-10-05T08:04:00.003-06:00

I made this adorable mini backpack for my daughter a few weeks ago and forgot to post it, so here it is...

I found a great template and photo tutorial from Splitcoaststampers -HERE very detailed instructions.

The name was welded together using my gypsy then cut out twice the same size, the font is from the Alphalicious Cricut Cartridge.

I put yummy taffy in the backpack and in the tiny front pocket I placed a little note just for her.

I'm looking for followers to Robin's Creative Cottage facebook page... please "Like" me at the top of my blog, under my header... Thanks so much for visiting today :)

Fall Milk Carton Gift Box -Video Tutorial

2011-10-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

Yesterday for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge I shared these super cute Fall Milk Carton Gift Box, and today I wanted to share the videos of how I made the milk carton and the embellishments I used to decorate the box.

I hope you enjoyed the videosI'm looking for followers to Robin's Creative Cottage facebook page... please "Like" me at the top of my blog, under my header... Thanks so much for visiting today :)

Fall Milk Carton -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-10-03T07:25:00.010-06:00

Hello crafters,

Today I have a wonderful Fall 3-D project to share with you, a tall milk carton filled with candy corn and taffy.

My daughter came home from collage for the weekend and it was wonderful to visit with her, and I couldn't resist making a few treat boxes for her and her roommates, and another friend who is at the same collage- BYU-Idaho.

This weeks Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

Pumpkin Time

Create a project with a pumpkin on it.

I used the Recollections paper pack "Simply Autumn" purchased from Michaels craft store, these papers are beautiful with a touch of colored glitter on many of the pages.

I found the Milk Carton template -HERE. However I did adjust the width and height of my box. I'll have a video up later today sharing how I made this box and include the measurements and details that I used.

The stamp I added to the pumpkin is from "My Craft Spot" the set is called "Happy Fall"

There are so many other great pumpkin project over at Fantabulous Cricut that the design team has created, I've had a sneak peek and they are amazing! You won't want to miss it, and then we would love you to join in on this weeks "Pumpkin" challenge -HERE.

Eek! Frogs in the Cauldron -Craft Foam

2011-09-28T08:00:00.001-06:00

Last week for the Thursday Tutorial on Fantabulous Cricut , I posted a video by Cathie Rigby. She showed how to cut craft foam (sometimes called fun foam) using your cricut machine. I loved this idea and was looking forward to trying it -I previously tried cutting the craft foam with the adhesive sticky backing, but I couldn't get it to work (believe me I tried many times), so when I purchased this craft foam from Wal-mart I couldn't wait to try it ... again.

I followed the instructions exactly as Cathie described in her video and it worked great!!!!

I did try using small cuts like the frogs and the letters, and discovered that cutting larger shapes like the cauldron do cut much nicer. But as you can see on my card, small cuts can work, they just don't cut as cleanly. Check out the video, I posted it -HERE on FCCB

EEK... Frogs jumping out of the Cauldron

The frogs and cauldron were cut from the Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge, seriously there are a ton of great shapes on that cartridge, Love it! The letters "EEK!" are from the Alphalicious Cricut cartridge.

I punched the green boiling brew using different shaped punches, then used Stickles on all those bubbles. I hand drew the frogs faces using a fine tip sharpie pen, I think those frogs are a little nervous... well wouldn't you be?

The paper edges were distressed using a paper distressing tool, and the "Happy Halloween" is a clear stamp from "My Craft Spot" the stamp set is called "Happy Haunting".
I added this card to My Craft Spot -ribbon challenge this week.
Thank you for stopping by my blog!

Leaf Shaped Card -Video

2011-09-26T15:19:00.004-06:00

Hi everyone I just posted this card today, but I finally got the video up on You Tube and wanted to share with you how I made it.

This card was for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge "Leaves are Falling"

Remember to view the amazing project from the Design Team -HERE.

Falling Leaf Shape Card -for Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-09-26T11:14:00.009-06:00

Oh wow... I'm late getting my post up today, sorry.

This is my card for the Fantabulous Cricut challenge today

Falling Leaves

Make a project with leaves on it.

I love how this leaf shaped card turned out, I will have a video with all the details up later today come back and check it out. Video can be found -HERE.

Head over to Fantabulous Cricut to see the amazing projects created by the Fantabulous Design Team -HERE.

Oh Baby Baby Hippo Note Card Box

2011-09-20T09:00:00.005-06:00

This super cute baby card gift box I actually made quite some time ago but never posted it, and it is just too cute to pass by, also since I've been posting a few baby shower items I though it would be great to add it now.

I did create this using my Design Studio, and welded the tree and the words to the gift box.

Tags bags boxes and more was used for the box. I cut a second box using designer paper, then trimmed about 1/4" off each side to layer over the white cardstock box.

The adorable hippo is from the ZooBalloo cricut cartridge page 89 of the handbook.

The tree page 121, and the "Oh Baby" is on page 124 all from ZooBalloo

ZooBalloo cricut cartridge also has a cute card feature that I used to make the hippo note cards that I placed inside the box. I made a square window from George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge.

Thanks so much for visiting, and thank you for you comments they really make my day!!

Baby Shower Diaper Cake

2011-09-14T08:04:00.003-06:00

I've created another diaper cake for a baby shower, and this time it is for a baby boy. The first diaper cake I made was for a baby girl baby shower and I shared photos of how I put the cake together, you can view the details -HERE if you would like to see.

Just before I headed out to the baby shower I made this matching ducky shape card, using the New Arrival Cricut cartridge I welded two ducks together with my gypsy, then cut one green duck for the front layer, then yellow for the bill . I didn't save the file so I don't have the measurement of the card, but I believe it as approximately 4" high. For the eye I just used two sizes of hole punches.

The BABY is from the Alphalicious Cricut cartridge and welded together before cutting.

This was a super quick card and looks great with this diaper cake.

Thanks so much for visiting :)

Froggy Baby Shower Invitation

2011-09-13T09:00:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone,

I made these super cute baby shower invites for a friend, simply sweet!

The invite was a postcard style (only a card front) measuring 5.5" x 4.75" this made it easy to be hand delivered, or placed in a envelope .

I used the Create a Critter cricut cartridge.

The lily pad was cut using my gypsy at 3.09" width 1.94" height. The frog only has two layers, the main body and the belly layer.

I cut one frog with the face features (eyes and mouth) then used that as my template and traced the face with a black marker, I did this to save on paper because I made 60 invites. The frog was cut at 2.14" width and 2.21" height.

For the dragonfly I welded two wings together, then cut the body of the dragonfly and hand drew a smiley face.

Tomorrow I'll show the cute diaper cake that I made for the baby shower.

Thanks for visiting my blog today :)

Flower corsage -For Special Ladies

2011-09-09T11:00:00.002-06:00

I was asked to make a few flower corsages for ladies for our church enrichment activity. Each month the leaders want to spotlight one lady and let her know how special she is and present her with a corsage to wear. Below are the flowers that I made.

I used the Mother's Day Bouquet Cricut cartridge and used 4 different flower shapes. Each flower has 6 layers cut at 3", 2.75", 2.5", 1.75", 1.5", and 1". The leaf was cut at 2.5"

To make my flowers I started by getting each flower layer and leaf wet then wrinkled it up, then let it air dry, or used my hair dryer to speed up the process, when they were mostly dried, I gently unfolded each layer then finished drying the flowers. Each layer was brushed using distressed ink, then I layered each flower together and added a vintage brad, glued the leaves on the back side and added a bit of cream color twill fabric (If you look closely in the photo you can see it). I printed a tag "I am Special" on vellum cardstock for the finising touch.

Thanks so much for visiting today, I love comments.
Have a great day!

A Splash of Color -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-08-29T06:00:00.003-06:00

School is back in session here and my youngest daughter is already busy with homework and studying for tests, that's high school for ya. Then my two older daughters will be heading off to collage soon for the first time, so many wonderful experiences await them. Life is really changing for me and my husband with the girls getting older, but it's a good thing! "To everything there is a season" Ecclesiastes 3:1

Today is a great day and a new challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog
the challenge "A Splash of Color"

use the color "YELLOW" on your project

I decided to make a "back to school" card for my daughter and let her know that I'm excited for her new school year and all the things that she will learn, and also to let her know that I love her and that I'm always here for her and so glad to be her "taxi" since she is involved with extra-curricular activities.

Here is my card with all the details below...

I used the Cricut cartridge "Locker talk" for all the images, this is actually a fun shaped card, not a true rectangle because I used the "Notepaper" image (pg. 65 of the handbook) welding two together for the card. I used a gel pen to trace the only the lines on the notepaper using my cricut. If you would like more information about using gel pens with your cricut, I have a post on my blog giving more details and photos of how I use the "Mini Gel Pens" with the ciricut machine -HERE.
The notepaper was cut at 4.57" wide x 5" high (measurements from my gypsy). The pencil pg. 37 of the handbook, was cut at 4.03" wide x 1/75" high, and the phrase "back to school" pg. 35 cut at 2.37" wide x 3" high.
I also inked all the edged of each image using Tim Holtz distress ink "antique linen".

For more great "Splash of Color" projects from the talented Fantabulous Cricut design team head over to FCCB to be "inspired", and feel free to join in on this weeks challenge to "use "yellow" on a project" then you will be inspiring us! The challenge is -HERE.

Hip, HIPPO HOORAY! Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-08-22T06:00:00.009-06:00

Happy wonderful Monday! Monday's are exciting because it is the day for a new challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, and this week it's a Party, or at least a "Birthday Bash" ;)

the Challenge "Birthday Bash"

Create a birthday project

Someone is always celebrating a birthday, so creating a birthday card was what I had in mind for this challenge, and I couldn't resist using the "Birthday Bash" cartridge. I've had it for some time now and thought it would be prefect to brake out again. As I was thumbing through the handbook I wanted to use adorable hippo holding his yummy ice cream cone.

I use my Gypsy to create all my projects, but always keep the handbooks close by so I can get a better overview of each cartridge. Love my Handbooks!

My card size is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". From the Birthday Bash cartridge, I cut the hippo out at 4" high, and all the layers in the correct proportion. Then the phrase I did stretch just a bit to make it wider cutting it at 2.8" wide x 3" tall.

More details:

I used the Martha Stewart edge punch "daisy" for the border behind the hippo, then use the "mesh" cuttlebug folder for the ice cream cone, I also added double stick foam tape to pop the cone off the card.

All the edges were sponged using the Tim Holtz ink "vintage photo". Then after all the pieces were adhered to the card I used "glossy accents" on the cherry and the phrase "hip, HIPPO HOORAY... oh so cute!

Now continue this party and head over to FCCB and see what "birthday bash" project the design team has created for this weeks challenge, I know you will get loads of inspiration over at Fantabulous Cricut -HERE, then join us in this weeks "Birthday Bash" challenge.

Blog Make-Over

2011-08-17T02:19:00.009-06:00

It's finally happened!

My blog got it's make-over. I've only been working on the details for several months now (do to lack of time), after getting all the details just how I like it, I'm really pleased about how it turned out. There may need to be a bit more tweaking here and there but no worries, it came together great!

To design my blog I purchased a Scrapbook Kit titled "Ties That Bind" created by Rachel. The shop that I purchased this kit from doesn't carry it any more, but I did happen to find Rachel's blog in case you want to take a look at more of her work -HERE.
And for the bird and bird cage, it was a freebie I found by googling "digital bird cage". This is made by Shery K Designs, you can find it -HERE she also has some really cute digital artwork.

I've also been working on a few orders from my new Etsy shop and getting that going. Woo Hoo to my first two orders, I'm so thrilled others like my work, it gives me warm fuzzies inside. :)
I try to add new items to the shop every few days, and I have some really exciting designs in the works that will be showing up in the shop very soon, an interchangeable seasonal set and a really cute baby announcement block. I would love for you to come take a look.
My Etsy Shop -HERE

I have a facebook page that I'll be updating with items for my Etsy shop "Robin's Creative Gifts, come "Like" me -HERE

My New Etsy Shop... come see!

2011-08-03T15:38:00.007-06:00

Hi everyone,
I'm so excited to share with you that I've opened up an Etsy shop. I've been busy for several weeks now getting organized and samples made. I'd love you to come take a look -HERE

Here is a sneak peek as to what you'll find at "Robin's Creative Gifts", and there's more in the shop to see.

Thanks for looking, and sharing my excitement with me ;)

Also my blog will be getting a make over in the next few days... woo hoo!

Glass Etching -Rose Trifle Bowl

2011-07-27T21:01:00.004-06:00

Hi friends,
My daughter wanted to make a unique bridal shower gift for a friend whos favorite flower is the rose. So together we created this lovely trifle bowl. It's a little difficult to see the etched roses on the bowl, but it really is beautiful.
We purchased the bowl from Wal-Mart.
Here is our step by step how we created the etched image on the bow.

The rose image is from the Indie Art Cricut cartridge, I used my gypsy to stagger then cut several roses on scratch paper so I could get the exact size we wanted to fit around the container. Once we decided on the sizing we cut the row of images twice to fit all the way around the bowl.
Cut the vinyl, then removed the excess pieces, this was a bit tricky with the tiny rose images.

We used transfer tape to keep the pieces in place while taking of the backing of the vinyl, then adhered the vinyl to the bowl.

Then rubbed around all the edges of the vinyl to make sure there were no bubbles before adding the etching cream.

Added etching cream generously. Then rinsed off the etching cream and removed the vinyl.

Created a matching card from the same rose image to give with the gift.

Melon Boy for my FCCB Challenge #70

2011-07-25T06:00:00.009-06:00

Hi everyone,

I'm so excited to be back playing with Fantabulous Circut's design team with weekly challenges, and daily inspiration.

This weeks challenge is "Melon Time"
Make a project using any fruit or melon.

I went with a watermelon as my fruit... just couldn't resist, don't you just love eating a ripe juicy watermelon? I have a friend who does not like watermelon, she loves the look but just not the taste, so every year she gives watermelon another taste just in case her taste buds have changed for the delicious red juicy fruit. I do hope one day she learns to like it like I do.... mmmmmmmm.

OK, now to my project "Melon Boy," he too can't resist the taste of watermelon, and I'm sure he will see how far he can spit the seeds when gets them in his mouth.

I used three cartridges for this project and my gypsy, Doodlecharms for the watermelon cut at 5.83" wide x 4.62" high, the small watermelon is cut at 1.68" wide x 1.33" high then I cut this in half for the boy to hold.
The boy/farmer is cut at 3.58" wide x 5" high, his clothes can be found on page 68 of the handbook. I cut the shirt out twice so I could fold the boy's arm over and have the sleeve showing on the other side, and folded his thumb up so it looks like he is holding the watermelon.
I used my gypsy to weld the watermelon and a rectangle from George and Basic Shapes cartridge, just for a unique style of card.

I used Tim Holtz distress ink (vintage photo) on all the pieces before assembling, it sure makes the boy look like he has been playing in the dirt all day long. For the face I used the Basic Paper Doll Face stamp set from Peechy Keen Stamps. Then two little brads were place on his overalls for a super cute finishing touch... what a sweet boy... who loves watermelon.

Now you've got to see the yummy and amazing projects that the FCCB design team has made, head over to Fantabulous Cricut -HERE and join us in this weeks "Melon Time" challenge.

Fantabulous Cricut has a new Coordinator... who is it??

2011-07-18T20:52:00.004-06:00

My wonderful challenge blog "Fantabulous Cricut" is well over a year old and has been a popular place for many Cricut lovers to gain much inspiration, which has been my motto for Fantabulous Cricut "Share, Create and Inspire others on a daily basis".
As the creator of FCCB I've chosen to step back a bit and Amy Jo (a current FCCB DT member) has willingly stepped up to be the coordinator of FCCB.
I will continue to be part of the design team with Monday challenge inspiration and stepping in as needed from time to time.

More exciting news: FCCB has a new Design Team, you can read all about it at Fantabulous Cricut -HERE. Look who's made the team!!!

Graduation Anouncment Cards

2011-05-15T15:53:00.007-06:00

Happy Graduation to all 2011 graduates!!!

My daughter will be graduating this year and she wanted a simple graduation announcement card to give to friends and family.

I got this simple idea from My Pink Stamper, she did a video on this card -HERE
I didn't add the string and added the year "2011" to our postcard. My daughter then printed out her graduation info along with a photo of her then we adhered it to the back. They turned out great!

The post card measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". The gray cardstock measured 5 1/4" x 4" and I used my Cuttlebug D'vine Swirl embossing folder for the texture.
Locker talk cricut cartridge for the graduation cap cut at approx. 4" wide. The 2011 was welded using my gypsy, and cut from George and Basic Shapes cricut cartridge, measuring 2 1/2" wide.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

2011-05-08T18:10:00.001-06:00

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

I wanted to share the mother's day card that I made for my mom.
This card fits in the legal size envelope, not your regular size card and I love it!!!
I used the Heritage cartridge, and the small flowers were from Walk in My garden cartridge.
The border punch is a Martha Stewart punch.

LOOK!!! A Lovely Bouquet of Flowers from PROVO CRAFT!!

2011-05-05T13:59:00.007-06:00

Look what arrived at my door step... I was sooooo surprised to receive this lovely bouquet of one dozen paper flowers, along with a Mother's Day card from Provo Craft, all hand made by their design team.

My card read that I am to keep one flower and share the other 11 with others in my community. Each flower has a lovely tag with a code for a free three month membership in the "Cricut Circle" Wow, so generous!!!!!

I've never been a part of the cricut circle so I'm so excited to join and see want it is all about!

The Cricut Circle is a select community of Cricut enthusiasts, offering access to exclusive products, offers and content, including:

Four exclusive cartridges per year, one each quarter, ONLY available to Cricut Circle members
Special buying privileges such as rebates, monthly coupons and opportunities to buy other exclusive products for your Cricut, from friends and partners of Provo Craft
Extra reward points and special cricut.com discounts.
A members-only bracelet with an exclusive Cricut Circle charm.
Access to a free, online version of Cricut magazine.
Inspiration and education from exclusive Cricut Circle webinars, swarms, meet-ups and events.

Because I live in a small town and don't know anyone who would love to have an opportunity to be a part of the Cricut Circle, I want to share these lovely flowers with along with this awesome Cricut Circle opportunity with my wonderful followers

hmmm who will it be?

Please leave a comment with why you would like to try the Cricut Circle (eligible to non-cricut circle members). If you are already a member of the Cricut Circle please share what you love about it, we want to know!

I look forward to reading your comments and will contact the people I choose privately, please leave your email or a way to get in touch with you.

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl -"Spring Fling"

2011-04-11T06:00:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone,
I'm so happy that you've taken the time to visit me at Robin's Creative Cottage today, I'm the creator of Fantabulous Cricut, and I hope you've come to enjoy the 5th Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, this is Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop!

If you've come along for the "Spring Fling" then you've just come from visiting "Wahoo Crafts", Rae's blog. I hope you took some time to look around her blog, she's very talented and has great projects to share. If you've just happen to come across my blog and would play along with the Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, then begin -HERE

Spring is a beautiful time of year, and everyone at Fantabulous Cricut will be sharing a "Spring Fling" project. Each Design Team member will be featuring an original project that includes the three colors "pink, green & yellow" somewhere on it. Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! And there may be PRIZES along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, Also there is a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Spring Fling" project at FCCB (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog)... So much fun!

**For my "Spring Fling" project I used an adorable bicycle cut from the Summer in Paris cricut cartridge cut at approximately 5" wide.
I used an EK Success border punch for the tiny flowers in the grass and the butterflies. The grass was punched using the Martha Stewart grass punch.

Now it's your turn to join in in the Fantabulous Cricut "Spring Fling" challenge and include the three colors "pink, green & yellow" some where on your project! You can add your project at Fantabulous Cricut -HERE.

But first... your next stop... is with my good friend Sandee "Inspired to Create" -HERE. She has a wonderful project to share with you.

Remember when you're done, make sure to link your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Enjoy the "Spring Fling" Cricut Crawl!
Thanks for visiting and come back and visit soon.

Happy Birthday to me and Fantabulous Cricut!

2011-03-21T09:00:00.006-06:00

Hey it's my B-day, and I'm 29 again... hee hee!

I want to thank wonderful family and friends for sending me such nice cards to make me feel special. Thank you so much!!!

It's not only my birthday, but Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog is having a birthday too!

Over at Fantabulous Cricut we are having a "Happy Birthday" challenge. The challenge is to create a birthday card or project.

Head over there and check out the Design Teams birthday inspiration projects and then link your birthday project at the end of the post. -HERE

NEW Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog DT

2011-02-28T09:11:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone,

I'm so excited to announce my NEW Fantabulous Cricut design team over at FCCB... such an exciting day!

There's also "Challenge Me Monday" there as well.

Challenge #49 Shape Card
Create a shape card other then a square or rectangle

I give a big "Thank You" to many design team members that have served on the DT at Fantabulous Cricut, their talent is just amazing.

Head over to Fantabulous Cricut and see the fun "Shape Cards" that the DT has created -HERE

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl --WINNER--

2011-02-14T08:13:00.008-07:00

"Happy Valentines Day!"

I'm so grateful to you for visiting my blog for the Fantabulous Cricut Crawl that we had last week and for taking the time to leave such nice comments, each one just made my day great! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I'm excited to announce the winner of the April Showers cricut cartridge...

And the winner is.....

#29 Amanda
she said...
Super cute!! Love the colors!!

Congratulations Amanda
I've sent you an email.

There is another great challenge going on over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog today, the challenge is...

"Weather Forcast"

Create a project featuring your favorite seasonal weather... Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter.

Go take a look at the Fantabulous design team projects -HERE you'll love what they have created.

Have a "Lovely" day!

I LOVE Primary -Mailbox

2011-02-12T14:49:00.010-07:00

I was asked to decorate this mailbox for our church primary children's class. This box will hold a special gift for a child when they have a birthday. I liked how it turned out.

I used Doodletype cricut cartridge for the "I LOVE Primary". Using my gypsy I welded the letters together.

The new Birthday Bash cartridge was used for the "Happy Birthday" from pg. 42 of the handbook. I cut it out three times in blue, yellow and red then just over lapped them just a bit to create a shadow. The balloons were cut from the same cartridge, I cut 6 two of each color and one of each color being "flipped" so I could adhere them together. I added thin wire to the balloons for the string. Red ric-rack gave it a finishing touch. Super cute!!

Video -Cuttlebug Embossing on Clear Boxes

2011-02-11T10:50:00.012-07:00

As promised the video is here!

I used Sweet Treats and Once Upon a Princess cricut cartridges to embellish the clear boxes.
I'm thrilled how these turned out and they are so fun to make. Enjoy the video.

Flower: Sweet Treats pg. 49

cut at approx. 2" tall

Cupcake: Sweet Treats pg. 24

cut at approx 1 3/4" tall
Frog prince: Once Upon a Princess pg. 45
cut at approx. 2 1/2" tall
Butterfly: Once Upon a Princess pg. 59
cut at approx. 2 1/2" tall

Share the LOVE -Fantabulous Cricut Crawl

2011-02-07T07:45:00.005-07:00

Hi everyone,
I'm so happy that you've taken the time to visit me at Robin's Creative Cottage today, I'm the creator of Fantabulous Cricut, and I hope you've come to enjoy the 4th Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, this is Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop!

If you've come along for the "Share the LOVE Cricut Crawl" then you've just come from visiting "Scrappin' With my Bug", Michelle's blog. I hope you took some time to look around her blog, she's very talented and has great projects to share. If you've just happen to come across my blog and would play along with the Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, then begin -HERE

Valentine's Day is in in a week, and everyone at Fantabulous Cricut has decided to "Share the Love"! Each Design Team member will be featuring an original Valentine-themed project that includes the word "LOVE" somewhere on it. Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! And there may be PRIZES along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, Also there is a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Share the LOVE" project at FCCB (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog)... So much fun!

**For my "Share the LOVE" project I cut out a clear box using the Once Upon a Princess cricut cartridge. I used my "Heart Blocks" cuttlebug embossing folder on the plastic... wow... the box turned out amazing! ---I'm defiantly going to do a video on this technique because if I tried to explain it, it may not be clear for you to follow... so watch my blog for the video to come soon.

For the hearts, the word "LOVE" and the key, I used the Sweethearts cricut cartridge, added just a hint of pink "bling" to the heart. The "LOVE" was cut in black then I added glitter for "sparkle".
I created this project on my gypsy so the following measurements are approximate...box was cut at 6" tall x 10 1/2" wide, heart 2 1/2 tall and the key 2" tall.

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PRIZE... yes I have a prize to give away...
"April Showers" cricut cartridge!
Come follow my blog and leave a comment on this post and you will be eligible to win.
NOTE: I now have a "subscribe by email" in the left side bar

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Now it's your turn to join in in the Fantabulous Cricut "Share the LOVE" challenge and use the word "LOVE" some where on your project! You can add your project at Fantabulous Cricut -HERE.

But first... your next stop... is with my good friend Saundra "Luv Scrappin Together -HERE. She has a wonderful project to share with you.

Remember when you're done, make sure to link your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Enjoy the "Share the LOVE" Crawl!
Thanks for visiting and come back and visit soon.

Lolli Pop Shape Card with Video

2011-01-28T15:20:00.008-07:00

Update: Circles were cut at 4" the swirl 3 3/4"
Thank you for all your wonderful comments, they really make my day!!!
Robin :)

The other day I posted a "Lollipop Shape Card" and I wanted to share a video of how I made the card... Enjoy!

Sweet Shop -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #43

2011-01-17T12:40:00.013-07:00

Update: Circles were cut at 4" the swirl 3 3/4"
Thank you for all your wonderful comments, they really make my day!!!
Robin :)
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Lollipop lollipop... Oh lolli lollipop.... *POP*

Today's challenge at Fantabulous Cricut is: Sweet Shop, create a project using something sweet, like ice cream, cake, candy etc.

I created a yummy lollipop shape card, isn't is delicous? I love how it turned out. I use the Accent Essentials cricut cartridge and designed it using my new gypsy. I welded two circles together, added a patterned paper circle then the swirl.
Then added just the right amount of glitter on the swirl.
My favorite part... the packaging. I added a cello bag then curling ribbon to close it up. Then added a the "You're so SWEET" (oops I need to fix the 'You're' on the tag) glad I noticed before I mail this to my sweet friend.
Video -HERE

You'll have to go check out Fantabulous Cricut to see the yummy design team "Sweet Shop" creations and be inspired to create your own project. -HERE

Snowy Delights -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #41

2011-01-03T11:14:00.002-07:00

It has been a wonderful holiday season celebrating with my family, I hope your holiday was wonderful as well.

Fantabulous Cricut is starting the New Year with another great challenge

"Snowy Delights"

Create a project and incorporate snow or snowflakes.

I'm beginning the New Year with this thank you card. I used my Winter Woodland cricut cartridge, the branch is on page 38, the bird on page59 of the handbook.

I was so excited to get a gypsy for Christmas and used it to create my first card... woo hoo...

There is so much inspiration at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, go see more "Snowy Delights" projects and get inspired to create your own project. -HERE

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl --TODAY "Deck the Halls"

2010-12-13T05:58:00.005-07:00

Welcome to Robin's Creative Cottage and the third Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop!

In honor of the approaching Christmas holiday, we're having a "Deck The Halls" Crawl...each Design Team member will be featuring an original Christmas/Holiday-themed project that could be used to decorate and spruce up their homes for the Holiday Season!

If you've come from visiting my good friend Penny's blog -Light Whimsy, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start -HERE at Fantabulous Cricut.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Deck The Halls" project at FCCB!

My "Deck the Halls" project

The Magic of Winter
Just because you don't have a picture frame doesn't mean you can't create a wall decor project.

My wall decor measures 11" x 7" I've decorated my wall with a simply easy and fun project. I've used chipboard for the background, added brown cardstock then a polka-dot pattern paper, then easily decorated using two great cartridges... Winter Woodlands for the words and Christmas Cheer for the snowman head.
The final touch was to add fabric snowflake stickers then the jute/rope for the hanger. Simply magical, and you can't tell from the photo... but my snowman head "wobbles"... so cute!!!!

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Come follow my blog and leave a comment on this post and you will be eligible to win
The Winter Combo Printed Matstack 6.5"x 4.5" from DCWV 135 sheets
I will announce my winner on Monday the 20th, check back to see if you've won!!

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Now it's your turn! Let's see your Christmas/Holiday-Themed Decor projects! Make sure to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project!

Next stop...is Saundra's wonderful blog -Luv Scrappin Together. Go see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Happy Crawling!

Daily Giveaways at FCCB!!!

2010-12-06T22:25:00.003-07:00

Daily Giveaways at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

For the next few weeks they'll be giving a gift away each day, excluding Sunday.

The gift will be listed at the beginning of each post

All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of the daily post for your chance to win.

Thankful For You -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2010-11-22T07:15:00.002-07:00

I'm thankful for my my dear husband who serves this country and is away from us at this time of year, we'll be together soon.

I'm also thankful for you! For taking the time to visit my blog, I love the comments you leave it truly makes my "Creative Cottage" all worth while. Thank you so much for visiting!

Today's project is a Fantabulous Cricut Challenge "Thankful For..." Create a thankful project.

I used the Heritage cartridge, the leave from page 24 & 25. I crumpled them a bit before adhering them. The frame was on page 31 and cut at 1". The sentiment was printed using my computer.

Remember to visit the other "Thankful" project at FCCB and see what the design team has created -HERE.

Crochet Flower in a Flower Pot -Video -using Walk in My Garden Cricut Cartridge

2010-11-14T14:45:00.010-07:00

I'm sharing another card using the lovely fuchsia crochet flower, if you didn't see my previous post here is a little info about the crochet item.
Today at Fantabulous Cricut we have a new daily feature "Sunday's Spotlight", where we will be "Spotlighting" a few of our wonderful sponsors.
A few of the design team got to create with a few beautiful crochet items from Viola's Boutique, she has an esty store where she sells handmade crocheted flowers, hearts and other items, she is one of our new sponsors.

This card uses the Walk in My Garden cricut cartridge.

Go check out Fantabulous Cricut and see the spotlight feature about Viola's Boutique, and see what the other design team members have created using viola's lovely crochet items. -HERE

Hello Card -using crochet flowers

2010-11-14T07:15:00.001-07:00

Hello friends,
Today at Fantabulous Cricut we have a new daily feature "Sunday's Spotlight", where we will be "Spotlighting" a few of our wonderful sponsors, also we will be spotlighting the design team in the near future.

A few of the design team got to create with a few beautiful crochet items from Viola's Boutique, she has an esty store where she sells handmade crocheted flowers, hearts and other items.
I created using the "fuchsia crochet flowers and leaves" these flowers are quality work and such lovely colors. I also used the cricut cartridge Lacy Labels for the frame and butterfly.

The frame measures is the "All Boy" from Lacy Labels, the white is cut at 5 1/4" the green patterned paper at 5".

The butter fly "buttrfly" is cut at 1", I cut two and one of them I used my Cuttlebug embossing folder "Textile Textures" then rubbed a bit of pink ink over the embossed. I bent the wings up just a bit, then glued the center to to second butterfly.

The "Hello" was printed using my computer.

I would love you to visit Fantabulous Cricut and see the spotlight feature about Viola's Boutique, and see what the other design team members have created using viola's lovely crochet items. -HERE

Oh Christmas Trees -using Christmas Cheer Cricut Cartridge

2010-11-12T05:59:00.005-07:00

It's Friday already... where did the week go? I've loved sharing with all of you my creative projects at Everyday Cricut, I hope is that you've been inspired in some way or another.
I want to thank Joy and Melanie for the opportunity to be the guest designer for Everyday Cricut... thank you so much ladies! I love being able to inspire and share with others!

Today I'm sharing a home decor picture frame, using Christmas Cheer, and the Winter Frolic cartridges. Picture frames can be purchased very inexpensively so they are great for Cricut projects. I've used vinyl on the frame glass.
(I apologize, some the photographs are not very clear).

For details about this project please visit Everyday Cricut -HERE.

Here are a few close up views of the finished project.

After cutting my image, I carefully remove the outer and inside pieces of the vinyl (view 1 & 2).

I then place clear transfer tape over my design, then burnish (rub) the image so it will stick to the transfer tape (view 3).

I turned the image over then slowly and carefully removed the backing from the vinyl (view 4 & 5).

Now the fun part is to place the image onto the glass. I remove all the backing and papers from the frame, then press the prongs back down so the glass will stay in place, now I know where to add my image on the glass. Then I carefully placed my design where I wanted it and rubbed it again, and slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape.... Love it!
I measure the papers that I removed from the frame and cut my patterned paper the size that will fit the frame perfectly.

I've decorated my cricut expressions using vinyl you may want to check it out -HERE.

Thank you for visiting me this week, and leaving such wonderful comments, each one meant so much to me... thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Come on back to my blog often and see that I've been creating, who knows you may get loads of Inspiration... I hope so :)

Stars and Swirls Box -using Winter Frolic

2010-11-11T06:05:00.001-07:00

I love to create 3-D projects and small boxes are perfect for a yummy little treat! Even thou I used the Winter Frolic cartridge, this box could be uses for any many different occasions. This is a super easy project. I used my design studio to weld the stars and swirls together, it is quite easy to create, however, I do have a cut file at the end of this post if you would like to grab it.

For details about this project please visit Everyday Cricut -HERE.

I'm so glad you came to visit today.

If you download this file, please leave me a comment on this post, it really makes my day great! Thank you. :)
Design Studio cut file -HERE

Tea For Two -Once Upon a Princess

2010-11-10T06:05:00.004-07:00

I'm enjoying my week at Everyday Cricut, and I want to thank you all for you wonderful comments, it really makes my day great!

So today I couldn't decide if I should do a Fall/Thanksgiving project or a Winter/Christmas project, so I decided to do neither and play with my Once Upon a Princess cartridge, after all, it's the give-a-way cartridge this week at Everyday Cricut.

I have to admit this is the first time I used this cartridge and I've had it for about a month now. This is such a fun cartridge and quite cutesy, but I wanted to create a project that wasn't cutesy just to show the versatility that you can get by using different colors of paper.

I love the way this card turned out, and I think it could work for several occasions, friendship, birthday etc. The weathered patterned paper is a very old pack of Stampin' Up! designer paper I've had it for several years.

For details about this card visit Everyday Cricut -HERE

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I hope you like today's card and can see that the Once Upon a Princess cartridge doesn't always have to be cutesy :)
Thanks so much for visiting today.

Pilgrim Frame Give Thanks -A Childs Year Cartridge

2010-11-09T04:59:00.003-07:00

I'm guest designer at Everyday Cricut all week long.

Thanksgiving is a time of thanks, a time to gather family and friends together and eat all day long... ok some where in there we take a nap.

Today I'm sharing a lovely Thanksgiving card that I designed in Design Studio, I've used three cartridges for this card, A Child's Year for the pilgrim people, George and Basic Shapes for the oval frames and the rectangle layers, then I used Doodletype for the words "Give Thanks"
I do have a cut file available at the end of this post.

For details about this project please visit Everyday Cricut -HERE.
I purchased my gel pen holder from Amy Chomas -HERE.

I'm so glad you stopped by today, thanks for visiting!

If you download this file, please leave me a comment on this post, it really makes my day great! Thank you. :)
Design Studio cut file -HERE

Guest Designer for Everyday Cricut -Leaf Shape Card

2010-11-08T07:15:00.005-07:00

I'm so excited that Joy from Everyday Cricut asked me back as a guest designer this week, I had a blast in June when I go to share a few Summer and Father's day projects, view those posts -HERE. This week I'll have a few Fall, Thanksgiving and then Christmas/Winter projects. I hope you'll join me all week long and gather some awesome inspiration for your crafting projects.

I love Fall, it's a gorgeous time of year, I love to see the beautiful colored leaves on the trees, although most are now covering the ground ready to be raked into a huge pile and then jumped into by smiling faces, young and old. :)

My first inspirational project this week is a lovely leaf shaped fall card, I added a birthday sentiment, but it surely could be used for any type of greeting. I have a Design Studio cut file for this project at the end of this post.

For details about this project please visit Everyday Cricut -HERE.
Below is a photo of all that cuts that I used for my card, obviously they are different colors then the above photo, and that's because I'll will be making another card using different colors and this time I'll make a video of the step by step process and that will be coming soon, keep a watch out for it.
I hope you liked the leaf card today and got inspired to create your next project.

If you donwload this file, please leave me a comment on this post, it really makes my day great! Thank you. :)
Design Studio cut file -HERE

Snowman Card --using Cricut Cartridge Winter Woodlands

2010-11-08T00:05:00.000-07:00

It's Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, and this week it's a Color and Shape challenge.

color "green" and shape "circle"
Use the shape-CIRCLE and color-GREEN somewhere on your Cricut project.

Do you love snowmen... I love snowmen and that saying "Snowmen melt your heart" is true for me. I do hope we will get lots of snow this year, however, I heard that it may be a mild one here, so we'll just wait and see. But in the mean time I can create the cutest snowman here in my crafting space. This snow man is from Winter Woodlands cricut cartridge on page 46 of the booklet and cut at 6 1/2".

For my circle shape I added two green buttons to my cute snowman.

I popped up the snowman from the card to add dimension.

Now you've got to see the clever and amazing projects that the FCCB design team has made, head over to Fantabulous Cricut -HERE.

It's a Bird Bonanza!

2010-11-01T06:05:00.003-06:00

Today at Fantabulous Cricut the challenge is to create a project using something having to do with a bird (bird cage, owl, bird, etc.).

I love this bird from the Home Decor cricut cartridge so I couldn't wait to cut him out, I like to think of him as my "Fall Birdie" he's just too cute and ready to sing me a song.
The branch is from Home Decor as well, I cut it out twice using a light brown cardstock and a dark brown to give a bit of a shadow look.

Want to see more birdies? Head over to Fantabulous Cricut and see all the amazing inspiration from the design team -click HERE

North Dakota Flower Treat Box -Video

2010-10-27T07:15:00.006-06:00

North Dakota Flower Treat box using the "50 States" cricut cartridge.

The box idea is from Chic n' Scratch her box is called Sweet Pea Candy Box and you can find her Utube tutorial -HERE

Also head over to Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog to see more flowers made by my design team member Melin, using the 50 States Cricut cartridge -HERE

Candy Corn Gift Tag -Video

2010-10-26T08:22:00.011-06:00

Hi Everyone,Here is a quick video on my Candy Corn gift tag, and a free Design Studio cut file can be found on the following post -HERE

Enjoy the video :)

Candy Corn Cricut Gift Tag -FREE cut file

2010-10-25T07:15:00.005-06:00

It's Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut the challenge is called "Frighten Me... or Not". OK, so my project is not frightening at all and I rarely, if ever, make any of my Halloween projects scary, it's just not in my nature.

I'm sharing a super quick gift tag that is perfect to add to a quick little gift or treat bag.

It's a Candy Corn gift card.

I have a simple Design Studio cut file at the end of this post

For the mini card tag I scored in the center then folded.

First layer (building from the tag base upward) is white with no slits, then next layer is orange, I cut off the top so the white would show. The top layer it is yellow and I cut at the bottom slit. I added brown ink to all the layers before adhering them to the tag.If you download this file please leave a comment on this post, it would mean a lot to me, Thank you!

Candy Corn Gift Tag cut file -HERE

Candy Corn Gift Tag video -HERE

View more of Fantabulous Cricut's design teams project -HERE, and come join our challenge.

Sweet Treats Cake -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2010-10-04T07:15:00.002-06:00

October celebrates National Bake and Decorate month and Fantabulous Cricut is celebrating with a yummy challenge.

The challenge: create a project that has something to do with baking, or if you have the Cricut Cake use it to make something delicious.

I decorated a cake using the Sweet Treats cricut cartridge, so delicious.

I used design studio to get the right sizing that I wanted to cut for my card. The cake is approx. 3" tall and the cake stand is approx. 1 3/4" tall, cutting each twice, the first was glued directly on my card and the second was pop up off my card. The scallop layers were cut once, then using a white ink pad I lightly dragged it over the scallop edges.

I used tiny Prima flowers to decorate my cake.

Go see the other yummy projects by the Fantabulous Cricut design team -HERE and join us for this weeks challenge.

SEW Ghostly -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2010-09-27T05:59:00.002-06:00

September is National sewing month, and even thou it's almost October I'm getting a bit of sewing in to celebrate.

Fantabulous Cricut is having another great challenge this week...

Create a project using some type of stitching, hand, machine, or faux stitching

I used the Paper Doll Dress Up cricut cartridge for the spider web and the ghost pg. 49, the spiders are from Doodlecharms cartridge pg. 121. For the letters I used George and Basic Shapes cartridge and used my Design Studio to weld the letters together.

I poked holes in the cut out "boo" using a piercing pad and tool.

Then used a needle and black embroidery floss (2 strands) to hand sew in the holes that I made.

Go check out all the other great projects by Fantabulous Cricut's design team -HERE .

and join us for the "National Sewing Month" challenge.
Boo to you... have a great day!

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl Winner #56

2010-09-22T05:00:00.000-06:00

What a fabulous Cricut Crawl we had over at Fantabulous Cricut! Thank you all for joining me here and leaving a comment on my Apple Border card, you all were so thoughtful and made my day great!!! Thank you Thank you!!!

It's time to choose my winner of my gift ...
#56 Berenice R. said... Such a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing :)

Yea!!! Berenice please contact me... robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) so I can get your mailing address.

Witches Hat Happy Hauntings -Video

2010-09-17T11:50:00.003-06:00

I'm enjoying using my Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge. I have another video for you... Enjoy!