Save the Earth Fantabulous Cricut Crawl

Welcome to Scrappy MAC Designs and the SEVENTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl.....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 from visiting Megan over at Saxey Designs, 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.

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!  How fun is that?

For my project...I used a Jif Peanut Butter Jar that I had saved for an event such as this...to be able to reuse it for a project, like a candy jar, instead of it going to a landfill!!  All the paper that I used was from my supply of scraps that I have kept from other projects.  All the embellishments were extras that I just had sitting around or ones that I had cut or made for other projects but just didn't use them for what ever reason.  I have to say that I was pretty excited to use things that I already had that might normally had gotten discarded. :) The only thing that I bought for the project was the Snicker's candy bars that went inside, which are my dad's favorite.  He was facing some scary medical issues, which he is really good now, so I stuck to bright fun colors & spring-ish items like Butterflies to lighten the mood.  He has already asked me how the jar gets refilled. :)

Before - Recycled Jif Peanut Butter Jar

After - Recycled Jif Peanut Butter Jar with Mini Snicker's



The Lid & Tag close up before assembled - which shows the 3D butterflies

Did someone mention prizes?!? :)  One of my lucky followers will be randomly picked to win a $20 gift card to one of my FAVORITE stores....Archiver's. Not a follower?  That's ok...you have until May 7th to become one.  I will announce the winner next week. 

Now it's your turn! Let's see your Upcycled-Themed projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

Your next stop...Robin's blog over at Robin's Creative Cottage.  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!

Recipe for this project:
- Small Tag from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut Cartridge cut at 3.25
- Larger Tag, behind the Small Tag, from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut Cartridge cut at 3.84
- Sweet from From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge cut at 1.75
- Candy from Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge cut at 3
- QuikKutz Revolution Tool with the Squared & Circle Scalloped diecut
- EK Butterfly Punches, small & medium
- Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool - Round 25
- Epiphany Crafts Clear Round 25
- Vintage Edition Decorative Bottle Caps
- Tim Holtz Fragments, oval tag
- Glossy Accents
- Hero Arts Stamp - Everyday Sayings - 'Just because...'

- Chalk around butterflies

- We R Memory eyelets for tag

- We R Memory flower brad

- My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Twine, Charmed

- Studio His & Hers White Tulle

- iRock jewel, hot pink

- Gelly Roll Pen, medium, black & silver

Yummy BBQ

Happy Saturday!!  Hope you are having a great weekend so far!  Mine has been great so far!!  I got to spend my day today hanging out with one of my best friends scrapbooking\crafting at my place after doing a little shopping at one of our local scrapbooking\craft stores.  :)  I enjoyed today more so than our normal scrap nights, since my husband has been in Ireland visiting his family since Tuesday & will be gone for 2 weeks....so I have been a little lost & trying to keep busy so I don't think about him being gone away from me for that long. :(  She did a great job on cheering me up...we got to catch up on all the gossip, bought some new projects to add onto my craft 'To Do List' & got some projects completed.  :)

One of the projects I made today is a card for another girlfriend of mine....she is one of my oldest friends that I met more than 16 years ago & have helped each other through life's challenges together!!  She had me over for dinner & drinks last night, where she made such a great meal!!  Have to say...she is a great cook!!   My mouth is even watering now just thinking about all the 'yummy' food she made!  Grilled bbq chicken, homemade mac-n-cheese, grilled fresh veggies, spinach salad, & homemade chocolate chip cookies.  She had been teasing me about getting a homemade meal since I have been eating out since my husband has been gone...since.it has just been easier to grab something on my way home from work. I wanted to send her a personalized 'thank you' card for such a great meal & having me over to hang out!!  I am very lucky to have such great girlfriends....♥ them!!  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Grilling Girl from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge cut at 4
- Grill from From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge cut at 2
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1" smiley face
- Jaded Blossom - Food & Drink, "Yummy"

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Twine

- iRock jewels

- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White & Black

Many Thanks!

I ♥ Action Wobbles!! :)

The inside of the card, which I wanted to make sure that my writing was straight, so the 'notebook paper' worked perfect!

The projects that I have to share today is a card that I made for my mother-in-law.  We recently meet her & a friend of her's for dinner after we got off of work & they finished a day of shopping.  When we were walking out to our cars, she wanted to show us some of the purchases, one being a couple sets of journaling pens for me to use in my scrapbooking.  I was so touched that she would have even thought of me while she was out shopping, that I wanted to make her a personal thank you card for the pens.  I was excited to make this card for two reasons, one being that I adore her as she truly is the best 'mother' anyone could ask for when they get married & the second being that I just got my first package of Action Wobbles...I LOVE them & have a feeling that they will be a constant refilling purchase in my supply tote! :)  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Notebook Paper from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 4
- Pencil from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 5
- Studio G Stamp - Series 16- "Many Thanks!'
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1" smiley face

- Peachy Keen Action Wobble, on the back of the pencil

- Pepples Inc Rub On Sentiment, 'Thank You' for inside of card
- EK Paper Punch, to create the side of the notebook paper

- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White & Black
- Black Chalk around the notebook paper

April Showers - Challenge Me Monday #107

Happy Monday!!  It is time for another Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut!! :)



 #107 - April Showers - Make a project with an umbrella, rain, or clouds on it.

The project that I made & submitted for the challenge this week is a card that I am sending to my sister.  As I have mentioned before in a different post, my sister & I have always been close & even though we are seperated by distance and different time zones, we still continue to be close.  We are no different than other sisters in the sense that we had your typical fights...over clothes, taking too longer in the shared bathroom getting ready, but when it came right down too it...we always had each others back....and still do.  :)  Her and her family are planning on coming for a visit in a couple months & planning on staying with my husband and I.  It will be nice to get my baby fix from being around my nephew & niece.  :)  I wanted to send a quick little note to her to tell her how excited I am to see her & the family.

Over at My Craft Spot, the challenge is 'Make it Pop!' - use dimensionals to make some part of your card really stand out, so I am going to also submit this card as well.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Rain Bird from 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge cut at 3
- Clouds & Rain Drops from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 2, 2.5 & 3
- Grass from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge cut at 2.65
- QuikKutz Revolution Tool
- My Creative Time - Teeny Tag Greetings & Dies, "Happy Spring"
- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Twine

- Glossy Accents, on umbrella & welli's

- White Gelly Roll Pen Medium
- Aqua Chalk around clouds
- Clear Stickles on rain drops

- Pop Dots on clouds & tag
- Aqua button

Buttons & Bows - Challenge Me Monday #106

Do you know what today is???  It is Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut!!



 #106 - Buttons & Bows - Make a project with at least one button and one bow on it.

The project that I made & submitted for the challenge is a card that I made for a friend of mine to go with  her Bachelorette gift.  I got the Forever Young Cricut cartridge when I first got my Cricut and have used it a couple times, but much like everyone else...it isn't one that I tend to use all the time.  I recently saw Missy use the Lingerie cut for a card she had made for a bachelorette card as well and I made a mental note to myself that it is the perfect image for a bachelorette card!!  I have always thought that hot pink & black are great colors for such an event & the glitter paper adds just enough bling to the card.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Lingerie from Forever Young Cricut Cartridge cut at 2

- Stampabilities Stamp - 'It's a Party'

- Cuttlebug Polka Dot embossing folder

- Ribbon - Black with Pink stitching

- Studio His & Hers Black Tulle

- Pink Heart button

- iRock pearl jewel

Reagan's 1st Yappy Birthday

Side picture of the card

Tag for the puppy



Inside the card

The project that I have to share is a card that I made for my little niece Reagan, who is turning 1 this month.  Celebrate the Occasion is having a Challenge #57 - Child's Birthday - Take time to create a special card for that wonderful child in your life or build up your stash.  Well my little ReaRea, my nickname for her, is a special little child in my life so this card was perfect for the challenge.  :)  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Puppy from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge cut at 5.25
- Bone from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge cut at 5.25
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1 3/8"
- My Pink Stamper - Even More Punny-licious - 'Yappy Birthday'
- Crinkle Ribbon in Hot Pink from My Craft Spot
- Tim Holtz Fragments, circle tag
- Making Memories Shimmer Sticker, 1
- Therm-o-Web Super Tape, to attach an additional cut out to create the back card
- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White & Black
- Pop Dots

Easter Bunny

Happy Easter!!  This is the last card I made for Easter. :)  Hope you all have a nice holiday and are able to spend it with your loved one's!!  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Bunny from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 5.5
- QuikKutz Revolution Tool
- Jaded Blossom - Flag Dies, both sizes cut in half
- My Creative Time - Teeny Tag Greetings, "Happy Easter"
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1 3/8"
- Cuttlebug Polka Dot embossing folder
- Therm-o-Web Super Tape, to attach an additional cut out to create the back card
- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White & Black
- Stickles

- Toothpick

Yummy Cupcake Birthday



Close up of the flags

 The project that I have to share is a birthday card that I made for a co-worker of mine who has become a good friend. She is going to be celebrating her birthday next week while being gone on vacation, as she has always taken vacation the entire week of her birthday as she refers to it as "The Queen's Week" saying that everyone should have a vacation & not have to work the week of their birthday...a reason why we get along as I feel the same way....I have a birthday week as well but will need to start taking a Birthday Trip on mine going forward.  :)  She loves the color purple, hence why this card has so much of it, but I added some pink to it as I felt like it was too much purple....but according to her, there could have been more.  :)  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Birthday Bird from 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge cut at 3
 - QuikKutz Revolution Tool
- Jaded Blossom - Flag Dies, both sizes cut in half
- Jaded Blossom - Miscellaneous Stamp Set - "Happy Birthday", inside each card
- Jaded Blossom - Food & Drink Stamp Set - "Yummy", "Cupcake" & "Sugar Rush"
- Gelly Roll Pen Medium, Silvery Silver, for doodling on the bird & cupcake

- Glossy Accents, on the icing
- Paper Studio Ribbons - Sheer Purple
- My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Twine, Charmed

- Doodle Design Inc - Doodle Twine, Halloween Assortment - Purple

- Pink Button
- iRock jewels
- Pop Dots

- Glue Gun

Egg-ceptional Easter - Challenge Me Monday # 105

Do I even need to remind anyone what today is??? :)  It is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut!!   



 #105 - Egg-ceptional Easter - Make a project with an egg on it..

The project that I submitted for the challenge this week is an Easter card that I made.  I had fun making this card!!  It was nice to be able to use paper scraps for the entire card, except for the card base.  I am in love with the Peachy Keen Stamps Everyday Character Face Assortment!!  I tend to use them ALOT & this little face reminds me every time of my husband's little nephew who always says "Ohhhh Noooo!!" in his little Irish accent.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Bunny from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 4
- Basket from Doodlecharm Cricut Cartridge cut at 2
- Eggs in Baskets from Doodlecharm Cricut Cartridge cut at 2
- Large Egg from Doodlecharm Cricut Cartridge cut at 2.5
- Easter from Designer's Calendar Cricut Cartridge cut at 2
- Hampton Art Stamp - 'Hoppy Easter', stamped inside card
- Stampendous Stamp - Lucky Thoughts - 'Happy St. Patrick's Day', inside each card
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1"
- Versafine Stamp Ink in Onyx Black
- Crinkle Ribbon in Sunshine Yellow from My Craft Spot

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Twine

- Yellow Button

- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White, Black, Red & Silver
- Stickles

- Glossy Accents, on eggs

- Pop Dots on Bunny