Congrats Graduate

Our family has had few busy weeks with many events and celebrations one of which was my baby girl graduated valedictorian Woo Hoo!  I'm so proud of her and her accomplishments.  We had wonderful family and friends travel for the occasion to congratulate her, and of course we shared good food and fun together.

I made a few graduation cards and treats for some close graduate friends. 

 For the graduation hat I used and image from Miss Kate Cuttables "Graduation Day" and cut it using my Silhouette Cameo machine.

 I added an action wobble behind the hat to create a fun wobble affect, it's so fun to see all the graduates hats flying up in the air after graduation.

I used three metal die sets from My Craft Spot on my cards... the Congrats is from Big Words metal die, I cut it twice in black and orange then layered the orange over the black to give a shadow look.  The personalized name letters are from the Small Alphabet metal die, the torn notebook paper edge is from the Fancy Edges metal die. These metal dies are available from My Craft Spot Shop -HERE.

 Inside of card, again the same Fancy Edges metal die for the torn notebook edge, I also distressed the edges of the paper as well.

 Close up of the Congrats die cut image.

For the yummy chocolate treats I used sticker address labels (30 per sheet) along with my photoshop program and designed labels that fit perfectly over the Hershey's Nuggets.  I used the same graduation images from Miss Kate Cuttables for the labels.

Our delicious food, my daughters did a great job cutting up fruits and veggies and beautifully decorating the trays... everything was... mmmmm so good!

What an amazing day we had, I hope you get a chance to hug a graduate! :)

Day 4 Stamping All Around Spring 2 & Small Bow Metal Die

I can hardly believe we are here at day 4 of the Stamp Release Party for My Craft Spot, I'm having so much fun with these stamps and dies, I hope you are enjoying the new stamps and dies and all the creative projects! 

Today we're sharing a sneak peek of the Stamping All Around Spring 2 stamp set that I had the privilege of designing. I'm also featuring one more of our metal dies, Small Bow, this is a 3 piece set and makes the cutest bow it measures approx. 2 3/4".

Remember all new stamp sets and metal dies will be available for purchase at My Craft Spot on Saturday.

If you are familiar with our Stamping All Around stamp sets, the Spring 2 is the 5th stamp set in that series, these stamp sets coordinate with the Tiny Doilies metal dies.

I hopped onto the Silhouette store and found this cute caldron pattern and thought it would make a great "Pot of Gold" I cut it out using my Silhouette Cameo, I love how it turned out.

I used Toadally Green crinkle ribbon around to pot, the added the new Small Bow metal die image. I hung my "you're my pot of gold" saying which was stamped on the images cut out using the Tiny Doilies metal dies.

side view (almost)

Thanks for visiting my blog today, there are more great projects made by Kimberly and the design team using the brand new Stamping All Around Spring 2 stamp set, so head over to My Craft Spot, and while you're there remember to leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win the Happy Easter. click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Sketch Challenge ~My Craft Spot Notebooks

Hello everyone, It's another fantastic Monday which brings a new challenge at My Craft Spot. This week is a "sketch" challenge.

Below is the sketch and I can't wait to show you what I created!

My daughter has gone back to college and I'm sending a care package to her and decided to include a gift for her and her new roommates. I made notebooks last fall see that post -HERE. The notebooks can be used for grocery list, notes to friends etc. My daughter doesn't really have 8 roommates, I'm just made a few extras :)

I used two of My Craft Spots stamp sets, Stamping All Around Spring and Friends & Neighbors. The metal dies I used are, Tiny Doilies and Small Alphabets, I also uses various colors of Crinkle Ribbon. All are available at My Craft Spot -HERE.

 For the narrow note pads, I bought a pack 8 1/2" x 11" notepads from an office store and took it to my local copy store and had them cut the pads in to three long equal sizes, it was very inexpensive.

The cardstock base measures 6 1/4"x 11", scored at 3" and 3 1/4".

Notice the words "Enjoy it" on the inside bottom of the cover, it's from the Friends and Neighbors stamp set.

The doily and circle are cut from the Tiny Doilies metal dies, the flower is from the Small Alphabet Metal Dies, then added a rhinestone to the center of the flower.  

The phrase is stamped using the Stamping All Around Spring stamp set.

The long patterned paper and long scalloped green cardstock were cut using my silhouette cameo, my own design. I placed crinkle ribbon down the center if the patterned paper, the colors I used are Sky Blue, Petal Pink and Buttercup.

I love these butterflies, they are cut from the Small Alphabet metal die.

The phrase is from Friends and Neighbors stamp set.

Remember to head over to My Craft Spot to see more 'Favorite Techniques' projects made by the My Craft Spot design team -HERE. We would love you to join us for this weeks challenge

Thanks for visiting my blog.

FCCB Vinyl *Cricut Crawl*

Hello everyone, it's time to get started for our FCCB Vinyl EDU Cricut Crawl  (Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop)!!
 This week we are challenging you to create a project using vinyl you have cut using your Cricut machine.

Our Cricut Crawl begins here at my blog Robin's Creative Cottage I'm so glad you've joined us today. 

There will be Blog Candy along the way at our DT members' blogs, as well as a Grand Prize at FCCB for one participant who submits a project using vinyl at FCCB!

If you've never used vinyl it is very easy to use with your cricut machine, cuts smoothy and can cut very intricate shapes easily. I cut using settings all set on 3, blade, pressure and speed.

We have a fabulous sponsor this week at FCCB, Cricket Vinyl Supplies. 
They have generously donated vinyl to FCCB design team members, you will love this quality vinyl... thank you Cricket Vinyl Supplies!
If we get 100 participants in this challenge, Cricket Vinyl Supplies will give away a Cricut Expression package that includes a Cricut Expression machine.
 Included: Cricut Expression machine, deep cut blade, Jasmine Cricut cartridge, ten 12” x 12” assorted sheets of matte vinyl and one 12” x 12” gridded transfer tape. How exciting is that??

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15% Discound from Cricket Vinyl Supplies

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All my images for my wood blocks are from the Happy Hauntings cricut cartridge.
Although my tree the pumpkin eyes and mouths look white during the day, this vinyl "Glows In The Dark".... it is so cool!!!  I tried to get a photograph of the vinyl with the lights off, but I couldn't get a good photo with my camera :(

This wood block is approx 5" square, makes a fun Halloween home decor item.

My BOO is also using the glow in the dark vinyl, the larges block is approx. 2 1/4" square.

~Blog Candy~
Now I'm so excited to give one of my Halloween Vinyl projects away, the winner can choose the Spooky Tree, or the BOO blocks, for your chance to win please follow the steps below......

1)  Become a follower of my blog (if you are not already)

2)  Leave a comment here on my blog.

3) (optional) "like" my facebook page.... be the first to see all my creative ideas that I post on my blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Your next stop along the hop is my friend Jilliene -Jilliene Designing.

Here is the Cricut Crawl line up to keep you on track all along the way

Robin -Your are here-

Robin http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Jilliene http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com

Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com

JoNeita http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com

Jackie http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com

LB http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com

Connie http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Amy T http://www.craftingwithamy.com/

Missy http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Cindy http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com

Rebecca http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/

Catarina http://blog.docerelashop.com/

Kim http://ogdendoll.blogspot.com/

Emily http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/

Amy HS http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com
Ro http://rodonner.blogspot.com/

Lynn http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com

Michelle http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com

Make sure to visit all the stops along the way and when you get done, link up your vinyl project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post!!
Remember we are shooting for at least 100 participants in this weeks challenge at FCCB, if we do Cricket Vinyl supplies will donate a Cricut Expression machine to one lucky winner.

Happy Crawling!!

Day 4 Bon Appetite Stamp Set

I can hardly believe we are here at day 4 of the Stamp Release Party for My Craft Spot, I'm having so much fun with these stamps and dies, I hope you are enjoying the new stamps and dies and the creative projects! 

Today we're sharing a sneak peek of the "Bon Appetit" stamp set designed by Kimberly. This stamp set is fun with whimsical phrases, you'll enjoy adding these sentiments to your cards and projects.

Remember all new stamp sets and metal dies will be available for purchase at My Craft Spot on Saturday.

I love the sayings and fonts used in the Bon Appetit stamp set, so I couldn't resist including the Jar Basics metal die to make a shape card to stamp my saying on, I also used Blue Sky crinkle ribbon and Ivory jute twine.

  I attached my shape card to a cute jar using the crinkle ribbon and jute twine.

The below photo shows the back side of my simply made shape card, I cut out two of the small jars using the Jar Basics metal die. I scored about 1/4" down from the top of the jar and glued the top 1/4" to the back side of the first cut out jar shape (I did have to flip the back piece so it fit correctly).

Then placed the candy jar lid (cut from the Jar Basics metal die) using thick foam tape.

Thanks for visiting my blog today, there are more great projects made by Kimberly and the design team using the brand new Bon Appetit stamp set so head over to My Craft Spot, and while you're there remember to leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win the Best Witches To You stamp set. click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Day 3 Ornate Labels Halloween & Metal Die

Hi everyone, welcome to day 3 of the Stamp Release Party for My Craft Spot!

Remember each day, there will be prizes at My Craft Spot, then on Saturday we'll have a design team Stamp Release Party Blog Hop with prizes at each blog along the way! 

Join us everyday this week!!

Today's sneak peek is a spooky Halloween stamp set, Ornate Labels Halloween, and its coordinating Ornate Labels metal die set, again I had the privilege of designing this stamp set and metal die. This stamp set is perfect for your Halloween projects.

I made a simple treat bag along with the Ornate Labels stamp set and die I used a few cuts using my Cricut machine. The spiders are from the Doodle Charms cricut cartridge, the wand is from the Paper Dolls Dress Up cricut cartridge.

The small spider I attached to a tiny clothespin, both spiders I added glossy accents to along with red rhinestones for the eyes.

I love this saying that is in the Ornate Labels Halloween stamp set... "Magic is everywhere if you know where to look".

I added glossy accents to the wand then sprinkled generously with dazzling diamond glitter.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, there are more fantastic projects made by Kimberly and her design team using the brand new Ornate Labels Halloween stamp set, and coordinating Ornate Labels metal die so head over to My Craft Spot, and while you are there remember to leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win an new product item Sequins. click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Join us tomorrow for day 4 of the stamp release party when we reveal the next stamp set.  All new stamps and metal dies will be available for purchase on Saturday September 7th.

3D -My Craft Spot Challenge

Hello crafters,

Welcome to another Monday Challenge post for My Craft Spot, this weeks challenge...

3D

I've had this hat SVG file on my computer for a long time, and just came accross it a few days ago and decide it was time to make it, I love how it turned out!

I used Gingerbread crinkle ribbon, Tiny Tags stamp set along with the coordinating Tiny Tags metal dies and Ivory Jute Twine all available from My Craft Spot in the Shop -HERE.

I added two layers of crinkle ribbon to the hat one above the other, so the ribbon has the illusion of being a wide ribbon, the lace ribbon is place where the two layers of crinkle ribbon met. I then tied a triple bow and glued on the hat.

The flowers are from I am Roses and Wild Orchid Crafts, I just used a combination of the two. When I use these flowers I always use hot glue to adhere them. The pin is from a stick pin swap, I've had it in my stash for a while.

The sentiment is from the Tiny Tags stamp set the cardstock was cut using the Tiny Tags metal dies, then I added Ivory Jute Twine. The tag is just hot glued on to the bow.

Join us for this weeks 3D challenge at My Craft Spot and take a look at the other fabulous projects creative the the amazing design team -HERE.

Have a great day!

Hello Sunshine -Paper Bag Gift Pouch

It's a great day and another challenge for My Craft Spot!

This weeks challenge:

Wrap it Up -packaging, gift boxes bags

For my project I used the new Stampin' Around Summer, Sweet Sentiments #1 and #2 stamp sets, the new 4" Doily as well as the Tiny Doilies Metal Dies, all available from My Craft Spot.

I started with a brown paper bag, or lunch sack... which ever you call them. These are purchased from any grocery store. I cut the bottom off of the bag so it is more like a pouch, but I can still add a few goodies inside when I deliver them to friends.

My inspiration for these bags came from Inking Idaho -HERE. 

 I cut my bag to be approx. 7 1/4" minus the bottom part of the bag (left side of photo), then folded up about a half inch (right side of photo), this is where I sewed the bottom of my bag, but I sewed my velum doily on first.

I decorated the out side of the bag using the 4" Doily metal die which was cut using cardstock velum, it's only attached to the bag by stitching on the left and by the scalloped circle that is glued over the large doily. 

When I stitched the doily on the bag, I did not sew all the way through the entire bag, only the first edge flap, this way the bag can still open as a pouch, see photo below. Stitch the doily first, then the bottom of the bag.

Here is a close up of the phrase "Hello Sunshine" and sun image both from stamped using the Stampin' Around Summer stamp set. This set coordinates perfectly with the Tiny Doilies metal dies which is what I used.

For each bag I made a post card style insert, so I can add a little message to the back, then still insert a few goodies into the bag, I'm thinking a few homemade cookies would be yummy.

I used two sentiments on the cards, "You make life sweet! is from the Sweet Sentiments Set #2 stamp set, the "You make me smile" is from Sweet Sentiments #1 stamp set, both available from My Craft Spot.

Again using the Tiny Doilies metal die for the scalloped shapes. When I use any type of vellum I don't like to use glue because it always shows through (believe me I've tried several tapes and glues that are specifically made for vellum and I haven't found on I like), so my  scallop doily is attached with the aig zag sewing, and the glue that is behind the green banner.

I used sheer white ribbon for a pull tab, I attached the ribbon using the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher stapler.

Often when I sew on cards I pull all the loose strings the the back side tape them down, then I layer that over another layer so you don't see the loose strings or the tape.  But this time since I sewed onto a "postcard" and pulled the strings to the back side as I normally would, I then placed a strip of patterned paper over the loose strings, wall-a looks much better.

 So here is my time saving tip of the day, since I made 7 of this bag pouches, I needed to cut several images from the Tiny Doilies metal dies, so I placed a few dies on my Cuttlebug machine at the same time. 

 Then shifted the metal dies and cut again (after removing the first cut images of course).

That's it for to day, remember to head over to My Craft Spot to see more "Wrap-it Up" projects made by My Craft Spot's design team -HERE. We would love you to join us for this weeks challenge!

Thanks for visiting my blog

Spa Towel Cake -Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Project

Hi everyone, I'm excited to share another 3D project with you all, remember each Monday begins with a new challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, and this weeks challenge...

"Wedding Days"

make a card or project for a wedding

remember to include a cricut cut image somewhere on your project 

I made this spa towel cake a few months ago for a friends bridal shower but had not posted it yet, so today is a great day to show it off.

I love the hint of cream and blue flowers added around the twill. The flowers are from the Mother's Day Bouquet Cricut Cartridge.

I wrapped a few bath towels around each other, then tied with fun crinkle, added spa items around the bottom of the cake (glue dots were attached to the bottom of the bottles, they still had to be held in place when carrying the cake so they didn't fall off), a mesh pouf sponge with a handle on the top.

Below is the photo of the back of the towel cake.  I used twill down the back to represent a brides veil

coordinating card added to photo

close up of the base of the towel cake

A simple card using the Mother's Day Bouquet cartridge for the flowers with Recollections gems in the center.  I'm sorry I can't remember which font I used for the word "Congratulations", but I do remember I welded the letters together using my gypsy (before it died... yes my gypsy is dead I'm very sad about that). I inked all the edges using Tim Holtz Vintage Photo ink. 

inside of card

you can see my other towel cakes -HERE, and -HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting...

Remember to take a look at the inspiring projects made by the FCCB design team -HERE and share your Wedding Day projects with us.