My First Cricut Project: Plantin Schoolbook letters

I must confess, I have been scrapbooking for about 8 years, but this is the FIRST time I h ave had my hands on a Cricut! I know it is hard to believe! I have been a fan of die-cut cardstock letters, stamped titles and joutnaling, computer-produced titles, and frankly, stickers. I have wanted a Cricut Personal cutting machine for 2 Christmas mornings, and this year, 2010, I got one! I guess I was just waiting until I knew a little more about them, and have been thrilled with my Cricut Expression being able to accomodate 12 x 12 paper, which I have in abundance! LOL! I would love your thoughts on the Cricuts: any problems, tips on making the blade last, how long a mat will remain sticky, how you have used your scrap paper pieces smaller than 6 x 6, etc.......

NEW Acrylic Stamp Sets SALE!

CLICK on the title of this post above, and it will take you to my facebook page with the stamp sets. Photos of sets with a name underneath in the comments means that set is sold! Leave a comment under the sets you want to purchase! :)

Each set is $7 and shipping is $2 for one set, $3 for 2 sets, $4 for 3 sets and $5 for 4 sets! More than 4 sets, just add 1 additional $ per set! These sets are Brand New in original packaging and are in gift-giving condition! These are Close To My Heart stamp sets, and normally sell for $20-$25 each! You can leave me a comment/post to reserve the sets you would like!

Fall Papercrafting Contest

Contest Guidelines:

1. Submit 1 12 x12 scrapbook layout, or 1 card, or other paper craft photo.

2. The theme for any project submitted is "Fall or Autumn."

3. Submit to mrsme6th@bellsouth.net

4. Photo should be jpeg or other similar format.

5. Entries are due by December 1st.

6. Entries may be published on this blog.

7. In the e-mail please give a brief description of your project and

why you made it!

Winners:

Three (3) winners will be chosen and will receive a free Close To My Heart

Acrylic Stamp Set valued at a minimum of $15! No purchase or cost involved!

Please share with your crafty friends!

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50 % OFF all in-stock Close To My Heart Paper Kits

These are the kits I have in stock for $6.50 plus shipping: Notebook Daydream Passages Simple Pleasures Twitterpated Boom-Di-Ada Sweet Home Topstitch Aspen Tinkerin' Majestic Blue Blue Ribbon Vintage Travel It's a Guy Thing Stardust Sarsaparilla Back Country Rustic Trail Enchanted Deck The Halls Abundance ******** View these My Reflections Paper Kits, Level 2, on the website, and then send me an e-mail with the paper kits you want to buy at half price! First Come-First Served! mrsme6th@bellsouth.net is my e-mail!

November 6th - All Day, Saturday, Fall Day CROP!

Saturday, November 6th 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15 Fee At The Papercrafting League Studio Fee includes all drinks, coffee and snacks, and all of my stamp sets, inks, tools and all idea books! Send me an e-mail if you would like to attend! Or you can find us on facebook as The Papercrafting League!

Are Green and Red Only for Christmas?

I am working on a Friendship themed card this week, using lime green and cherry red... I can't wait to show you how it turns out! Let's step outside the color box and and apply our traditional colors to non-tradiotional themes! Keep an eye out for the photos of the finished card!

Greeting Cards for Baby and Mom!