Winner -Save the Earth Cricut Crawl

It's time to announce my winner of the Fantabulous Cricut -Cricut Crawl (our version of a blog hop).

The crawl was so successful and it was wonderful to have so many visitors to my blog, thank you so much for taking the time to visit and leave a comment each comment really brighten my day! Blog friend are the best! 

During that hop I offered the "Independence Day" Cricut cartridge to someone who left a comment and became a follower (it you weren't already).

Before I share the winner I want to remind you to head over to Fantabulous Cricut for this weeks challenge:

Prom-enade  -Make a project using a tux/dress or prom/dance theme.

The projects made by the talented design team are so fun and inspiring.... you got to go check it out!!!  -HERE

on the the winner...

I'm using random.org to choose a winner from the wonderful 43 comments.... thank you again!

and the winner is...

#37 Holly

Holly said: Love the scoring idea Robin! I'm so going to use this on my next Pringles can that I decorate! Holly :-)

Congratulations Holly for being the winner of this fantastic Cricut cartridge, please contact me 

at robinscreativecottage @ yahoo .com (remove spaces)

Everyone remember to head over to Fantabulous Cricut for this weeks challenge : -HERE

Save the Earth -Fantabulous Cricut Crawl -Blog Hop

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 fabulous Cricut Crawl, and be inspired in so many amazing ways.  Our Cricut Crawl is Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop!

In honor of our Home Planet, Mother Earth, we're having a "Save the Earth" Crawl... each Design Team member will be featuring an original Upcycled-Themed Project that includes at least one Reuseable/Recycled Item along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.

If you've come along for the "Save the Earth" cricut crawl then you've just come from visiting "Scrappy MAC Designs", Melissa'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 like to play along with the Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, then begin -HERE
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 "Save the Earth" project at FCCB!
My Save the Earth project is a quick and easy gift idea.  Sometimes we get so busy, so quick and easy is always welcomed (I found my inspiration -HERE scroll down until you see the light blue can project).
I've used a clean empty food can, covered with cardstock that wraps all the way around the can, just measure the height and around the can plus about 1/2 inch for the cardstock to overlap.

I used my Martha Stewart score board to add score lines on the cardstock before wrapping around the can to give it some fun texture. 

For the tag I pulled out my Mini gel pens that I use in my cricut machine and "drew" the work "THANKS" from the Lacy Labels cricut cartridge.
Then I cut the tag out using again the same Lacy Labels cartridge.  I added black brads to the tag then hot glued the lace (another recycled item) to the top of the cardstock, the glued the cardstock to the can.
I purchased my Mini gel pen holder from Amy Chomas

 I then had fun adding some beautiful flowers from I am Roses.  Inside the can is some yummy trail mix tied up with a bow and another tiny I am Roses rose.
To see more of my post where I have used the Mini Gel Pens and Holder click -HERE.

I'm offering a prize to you...
Independence Day cricut cartridge

To be elegible for this prize...
1. Become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already).
2. Leave a nice comment.
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.

Your Next stop… for the "Save the Earth" Cricut Crawl head over to my friend Sheila, find her at ShelovesshoeS 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, and remember to make a project using a recycled item along with at least one cricut cut image.

Thank you so much for visiting!
Have so much fun Cricut Crawling and being inspired along the way!

Cards For Emily -Blog Hop

Hi friends, welcome to the Cards for Emily Blog Hop Day 1!!!

This is a 2 day hop so be sure to visit Michelle's blog tomorrow for more inspiration!

If you came from my wonderful friend Charlotte's blog then you are in the right place! If you just happened across my blog and are interested in the entire hop and Emily's story, start back at Michelle's blog at Scrappin' For Kenzie!

Emily is a sweet little 6 year old girl that has battled Leukemia since before Chrstmas 2011. She has had to endure more pain in a few short months than most adults in their entire life. She has gone from Leukemia to Rotavirus, to pancreatitis, to kidney stones, then to shingles, not to mention over 300 pokes in her tiny little body! From chemo to blood draws to feeding tube. Her bone marrow is finally at 0.00% so she is now in remission and back at home! She is still going through 7 different chemotherapy treatments but is finally doing better! To read her full story and updates please visit the original Cards for Emily info post HERE

For this hop all we ask is that you hop through the list, then when you are done, link up your card for Emily at Scrappin' for Kenzie. The link up tool is in the left hand side bar under "Cards for Emily". You will see her picture right above it.

REMEMBER: There is no requirement to leave comments or even hop through all of the blogs if you don't have time. There will be no personal candy at any of the stops along the way. That way you can get maximum inspiration to make your own card and have enough time to link it up and send it away!

There WILL be however a giveaway to one lucky winner that links up their card by February 29th 2012. You can link up as many cards/projects that you would like on Michelle's blog. The more you link up and send the more greater your chance is of winning a.....
$20 gift certificate to

Their etsy store has over 100 stamps to choose from!

Now on to my card for Emily!
Details of cartridges and cutting measurements are listed this video.


more photos
Thank you sooooo much for joining us in this great cause for Cards For Emily!! We hope you will participate and link up your card to put a smile on this beautiful and very deserving little girl that Michelle is honored to call her niece. :)

Your next hop in the line up for day 1 is another one of my blogger friends Lisa

Happy Scrapping! Please visit Michelle's blog for DAY 2 of the blog hop!

Here is the line-up for Day 1 in case you get lost along the way.

Michelle - http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com
Faith Abigail - http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Elizabeth - http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Marie - http://ethansimprints.blogspot.com/
Michele - http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Tina - http://www.teenabugg.blogspot.com/
Jennasa - http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/
Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
Jen - http://www.jenscraftcorner.com/
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://www.creationsbykw.blogspot.com/
Brenda - http://friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/
Charlotte - http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Robin - Your Here
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

Fantabulous Cricut Cricut Crawl (blog hop) Winner

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

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!

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl -"Spring Fling"

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.

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl --WINNER--

"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!

Share the LOVE -Fantabulous Cricut Crawl

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.

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl --TODAY "Deck the Halls"

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!

Blog Hop -for D2Ds Free Digital Stamp Image

Welcome to our first BLOG HOP!!! We'll introduce the new "Designed 2 Delight" Lead Designers and have a fun search for the FREE digital image.

If you've come from visiting the wonderful Lola at Little Card Makers Paper Creations, then you're in the right place!
If you've just happened to come across my blog and would like to play along to meet the new Designed 2 Delight lead designers and find the free digital image, then please start here at Delighful Inspiration.

Designed 2 Delight has some super cute new digi images coming this month, and the D2D lead designers got to create with them this week, I've used the new "Big Wish" digital stamp, and this is the free image you will be getting, but you won't fine it here.

I printed this image two times, the larger is approx. 3" the smaller approx. 2 1/4". Then colored with my copic markers, cut around the scalloped edge with my scissors, the added pop-dots to lift the smaller image and add dimension.

Thanks for visiting, I love visitors and comments!!
Continue on the HOP....
Your next Designed 2 Delight lead designer stop is the fabulous: Kathy at Will Stamp for Wine.

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl Winner!

Winners are posted to day at Fantabulous Cricut for our cricut crawl (our version of a blog hop) You will have to see head over to see who the winner is, and see the awesome winning projects. Click -HERE to see who won

Today's the day...the winner of the Cricut Crawl has been announced over at FCCB (you'll have to head over there to find out who it is!!!)

I've chosen the winner of my individual prize, it wasn't easy, featured element was to use a drawing technique using cricut markers or other drawing tool.

My winner is..... Laura McGuire's "Anchors Aweigh"

Laura outlined the ship and the tag on the inside of her card. I love how her card really looks like a suitcase. Fantastic job Laura!

I have some hand picked gift items that I would like to send you, please send me your address, contact me -HERE

Thank you to every one who joined us on the Cricut Crawl, we had a super response from everyone!!!

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl

Welcome to Robin's Creative Cottage and the "Fantabulous Cricut Crawl"...

our version of a blog hop!

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

For our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, each Design Team member will be featuring a specific element related to using your Cricut. There will be a wide variety of techniques and elements that will be featured so make sure to check out each DT member's blog! There will be prizes along the way AND there will be a grand prize for the participant that incorporates the most featured elements on ONE project!!! How fun is that?

The element I've chose to feature for the crawl is "drawing" using your cricut machine.
I do know not everyone has the Cricut markers, or marker holders. However, If you do I hope you'll add drawing to your project for FCCB project. And if you don't just keep in mind that after reading my post you may want to add cricut drawing tools to your wish list. I had so much fun creating.

There are a few different drawing tools available, I honestly have not tried the Cricut markers, I own the mini sharpie and mini gel pen holders (right in the above photo) from Amy Chomas. Using sharpies are great for thick lines, but the gel pens are my favorite way of drawing, because images can be drawn quite small and still able to see each detail.

I created these cards using design studio, a cut file is available at the bottom of this post.
I used my mini black gel pen to draw the images, then cut the rectangle shape 5 1/4" x 4", thank you and shadow thank you. Using my paper trimmer I cut a rectangle 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" folded this in half makes a perfect A2 size card.
Rectangle is from "George and Basic Shapes", words and designs from "Storybook" cartridges.

I used pop-dots to pop the word off the page.The cut file has the word thank you, but you can add any wording you would like for these cards.

Now it's your turn! Use drawing tools using your Cricut on a project, and add your link -HERE at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

If you incorporate cricut drawing on your project you will be eligible to win a prize package from me!

Next stop...Sammye Jo's blog, 62 Cards. Go see what Sammye Jo 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! Try to see how many elements you can add to your project!!!

Happy Crawling!

Thank You Cut File -HERE
If you download this file please leave a comment for me :)

I'll be feature another drawing idea tomorrow.

My Create It Green Blog Hop --WINNER

For the past two days Create it Green sponsored a fun blog hop, we enjoyed a dozen blogs that created projects from ATC cards, beautiful flowers from an old hat rim, fantastic scrapbook pages using recycled items and much much more.

I'm so glad many of you could join us. During the hop I offered a giveaway to new followers who commented on my Saturday's post, I had 28 comments... thank you all for your kind words you all made my day!

The winner has been randomly draw today for this prize...


*Huge Vintage Keepsakes -Scrapbooking Kit
*Sticky Strip Adhesive
*Pop-dot Dimensionals
*Mini Glue Dots
*Alphabet Stickers
*Rinestone Brads



and the winner is Mindy
she said... This is so sweet and Awesome!

Congratulations Mindy, please contact me to receive your prize.


Create it Green is a creative blog that believes in reducing, reusing and recycling, posting ideas that will inspire everyone to create with the 3 R's in mind as well!