Monthly Archives: September 2012

Cowabunga!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Evelyn

Lettering Delights has some of the cutest cutting files.  I found this set there awhile ago; it’s called Cowabunga.  I think their prices are sometimes a little high, so I always wait for a sale. I remember how much my … Continue reading →

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Apples and Honey challenge

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Evelyn

In honor of Yom Kippur, the challenge at Paper Crafting World this week is to include apples and/or honey.  I had so much fun with it because of this adorable new file that Melin made, Bear as Chubby Bee!  Isn’t … Continue reading →

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A little birdie told me . . .

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Evelyn

    When I got this freebie peppy little bird from Treasure Box Designs, I knew I had to make some!!  The background paper is from a 6 x 6 Recollections paper pad, the Bright and Basic Pad.  The stamp … Continue reading →

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Cut It Up Fall Color Challenge

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Evelyn

Tomorrow is the first day of autumn, so, fittingly, our second challenge at Cut It Up Challenge blog uses fall colors and, as always, a die cut. Here is the picture we were given for inspiration: I made some cards … Continue reading →

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Texture challenge

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Evelyn

Can you feel it?? The challenge this week at Paper Crafting World is Texture!  Instead of using embossing, I wanted to do something different.  I decided to weave pretty paper together! The strips are half-inch in diameter.  I taped the … Continue reading →

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Market Fresh Monday – Give A Hoot!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Evelyn

I’m showcasing another cartridge for Cooking With Cricut’s Market Fresh Mondays cartridge showcase.  This week, I’m featuring Give a Hoot.  This cartridge has lots of great cuts on it.  It also has simple two-layer accents that coordinate with the main … Continue reading →

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Science Stars

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Evelyn

This is my post over at the Cricut is Close To My Heart blog.  My project today is a sign for a bulletin board at school.  I teach science to middle schoolers, and one of my most valuable tools is … Continue reading →

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Numbers challenge

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Evelyn

I love, love, love lists!  However, what I needed was a new grading chart for my classroom.  This Paper Crafting World challenge was the perfect opportunity to give it some style!! I used two PCW files — the sun from … Continue reading →

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Market Fresh Mondays Cartridge Showcase – Hello Kitty Greetings

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Evelyn

Cooking With Cricut/Paper Crafting World is starting a new cartridge showcase tradition called Market Fresh Mondays.  I decided to showcase Hello Kitty Greetings, one of my favorite cartridges! It has such cute images on it.  Who doesn’t love Hello Kitty?  … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Evelyn

The theme for the very first challenge on the new Cut It Up challenge blog is Anything Goes!  So, here goes!! Every year, I welcome my students back to school with a bulletin board decorated with different themed images.  The … Continue reading →

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