BBTB2: Cricut - Wooden Christmas Ornaments

 It's December, and I've already started running around like there's no tomorrow.  Since we moved this year, the location of all my 20+ boxes of Christmas lights and decorations are somewhat a mystery.  I managed to rummage and find what I needed to get started.  Thank goodness I was able to get a little crafting done a few weeks ago and make these wooden ornaments.   I had cut the wood disks last year and knew where they were and from there I got creating.   These are really popular now, I see them all over Pinterest and craft blogs.

These ornaments are featured in our Bitten by the Bug2 blog, as I am the hostess for the next two weeks.  You can enjoy looking at some inspiration of our Design Team and also link up your own creation that features a Cricut cut/image that uses an ornament.   

I painted the disks black with acrylic paint.  I used iron on vinyl for two of my images.  My first try was not successful, as I melted the vinyl - see the ugly picture.  They I got my patience back and made two more.  The third one (snowman) is just a paper image that I modpodged on and tossed on some silver glitter.  I can't wait to make a few more.  My designs are from Design Space.  Happy Holidays!!

BBTB2: Cricut - It's All Fun and Games with You

 My almost-5 year old grandson loves to play board and card games.  When he comes over, he will go get a game and set it up and ask everyone to play with him.  He's half lucky, and half talent at playing Sequence, Uno, Checkers, and Match Game.  So, when the Bitten by the Bug2 challenge of "Fun and Games" came up, I knew I wanted a layout with him and his games.  Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures of him yet with his games, so I did a quick substitution.  

Link up your projects and cards to our Bitten by the Bug2 challenge for the next two weeks HERE.  

All of my images are from Design Space.

BBTB2: Cricut - Family Heritage Challenge

 Hello All,  These next two weeks at Bitten by the Bug2 are all about Family and Heritage.  Use your Cricut to create anything related to the challenge theme.  You can link up your artwork HERE at Bitten by the Bug2.  Use Pinterest, or Instagram to post your work, you do not have to have a blog.

I choose to use a scrapbook page from my brother's wedding.  They had some gorgeous photos and I wanted to scrap them.  The page is rather simple, and showcases the pictures well.  Can't go wrong with a big "Mr. and Mrs." title.  Images are from Tie the Knot and Sweethearts.  I added a fancy frame and some gems to brighten up the cutwork.  Enjoy!

BBTB2: Cricut - Looking to Cruise

 We just got back from a cruise with our cousins.  It was our first vacation in over 2 years, and long overdue.  They were re-booking a cruise from last year, so they are really celebrating 26 years of marriage.  My husband and I just celebrated 40 years in August.  I decided to make decorations for the outside door of our cabins.  They had a porthole and we had a ship.

Our challenge over at Bitten by the Bug2 for the next 2 weeks is "Use Patterned Paper".  I used a few pieces on this porthole to emulate wood and water.  The porthole is from the Nautical Graphic Icons image set.  The sun and fish were elements I had in my stash.  Join in the fun - and easy challenge - and link up your project to our Bitten by the Bug2 Linky - HERE

BBTB2: Cricut - Witching You a Happy Halloween

 With Halloween decor and candy already in the stores, and the grandkids excited about picking out Halloween costumes, it's time to get some layouts done for the holiday.  Maureen here, and I'm hosting our theme for our Bitten by the Bug2 challenge, which is "WITCHES AND GHOULS".  You have the next two weeks to use your Cricut to create a project, layout, card or decor item that relates to the challenge theme and link it up to the Link at BBTB2.  You can use your blog, Pinterest, or Photo account to join the challenge.  

My design team post is a layout for one picture - which is unusual for me.  However, I have just the best picture to put in that frame.   

 Most of the images are from the Artbooking image set, including that background of the huge spiderweb. Dimensional Scenes and Halloween Phrases image sets were also used.   I used Stickles, inks, and black pen to embellish the cuts.  Fun to put together.  Enjoy and Happy Haunting.  Hope to see you join us at Bitten by the Bug2.

 

BBTB2: Cricut - Sparkling Seahorses

 I made lots of these cards for a swap,   It was so much fun trying out different color combos for the seahorses and background papers.  

The seahorses were made by starting with double stick adhesive tape.   One side was stuck to white cardstock and cut out on the Cricut, using the Traveler image set in Design Space.  The top of the image was uncovered and I sprinkled white fine glitter over the image and burnished it into the seahorse.  I then took ink sprays and let the magic happen.  The color combos mixed so well and really designed themselves.   

The sand dollar is a stamp from Tim Holtz.  I added a light background with a few strips of paper and splatters of ink.  I really just wanted the seahorses to shine.   I'll definitely try this technique again.

Our challenge at Bitten by the Bug2 is "Under the Sea" for the next two weeks.  Use your Cricut and link up anything you make with it to our challenge HERE.   Enjoy!

BBTB2: Cricut - Summer Vacation Horse Camp

 It's been forever since I've posted a project on my blog or on Bitten by the Bug2.  Lots going on this year, including a big move to Northern CA.  I have been packing, unpacking, fixing, and shopping for what seems like months.  My craft room is 1/4 the size of what I had before, and I guess it's going to be awhile before it's in a good working condition.  I did set up my Cricut and found one mat so that I could cut out some images.  

Summer is so hot here, most days in the last month have been 90-100 degrees.  The week my granddaughter had horse camp it was over 100 degrees each day.  This limited their training time, but she didn't give up.  On Friday, we were invited to a show of what they had learned during the week.  A great adventure for my granddaughter and I hope she continues to learn about horses.  This layout is a great subject for the theme of our Bitten by the Bug2 challenge for the next two weeks - "Great Outdoors".  You can link up your card, layout, or project on the blog for all to see.   Have a great August, stay cool!

Small Horse:  Noah's ABCs

Large Horse:  Bit's and Pieces

Giddy Up and Girl:  Create A Friend

Saddle, Horse: Old West

Road:  Travel Often

Fence:  A Frightful Affair

The above is my completed layout.  I also cut out a set for my granddaughter to make for her book. 

 

 

I drew inspiration from Anthadene Endemann's design that is in the Facebook Group "Scrappytodoit With my Cricut".  I love her designs and use them often. 

BBTB2: Cricut - Is It Bikini Season Yet?

 Anything Goes for the next 2 weeks at Bitten by the Bug2.  I got a little daring with the theme and revealed a card that shows a little sass.  My bikini lady is from the Summer Love image set.  I cut her with a shadow background (love those shadows) and then did some white gel pen on the outfit, hat and bag.  She is showing off that hemline with a row of pearls and now she's ready for the beach.  I made a few of these cards, leaving off the sentiment  on some so I can match the occasion.  She fits in a legal size envelope.  So believe in yourself, set some crafting time aside for yourself and enjoy the day.

Link up your Cricut project with "anything goes" to our Bitten by the Bug2 blog for the next 2 weeks.

Maureen

BBTB2: Cricut - Grandma's in the Kitchen

 Our Bitten by the Bug2 Challenge for the next two weeks is "Bon Appetite".   Any card, layout, project relating to food can be submitted to the challenge.  HERE is the link.  You have until February 28th to add your project.

I came up with a project that looks so simple, but the first try got messed up big time.  Another style of pot holder was used with these images.  The inside pocket of the potholder melted to the other side!! And the lettering didn't want to stick.  I kind of salvaged them, but guess I am going to use that pair.  This pair turned out much better.  I turned down the iron a bit and used a thinner pressing mat.  This canvas material I thought would be easy to work with, but my advice is to iron slowly.  You can always add more heat and pressure, but once the vinyl is melted, there is no going back.

BBTB2: Cricut - Valentines Day Sweets for my Sweethearts

With Valentines Day right around the corner, this year I am getting my little presents done ahead of time.  I made up some cute goodie bags for my grandkids and a friend.  The "Owl Be Yours Valentine's Party Set" in Cricut Design Space has just a few of the cutest Valentine's images.   I quickly picked these set of tags and had them cut, assembled, and the bags stuffed with candy and tied in less than an hour.  

Our Cricut challenge at Bitten by the Bug2 for the next two weeks is "Valentine's Day or Hearts".  You can link up your own project to the blog and take a look at what our Designers are showing off.  Link up your project until February 14th at Bitten by the Bug2 HERE: