Monday, September 9, 2013

Vinyl University and FCCB Cricut Crawl

Welcome to the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog's "Cricut Crawl" (a Cricuty version of a blog hop), day one of "Vinyl University" sponsored by Cricket Vinyl Supplies, and if you are new to Jilliene Designing, welcome to my blog!

This week FCCB is challenging you to create a Cricut project using vinyl. You can purchase vinyl for your project at Cricket Vinyl Supplies using the coupon code: fantabulous for a 15% discount! 

Prizes, prizes, prizes... If 100 crafters submit a project for this week's Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog's challenge, Cricket Vinyl Supplies will give away a Cricut Expression package that includes:
  • a Cricut Expression machine
  • deep cut blade
  • Jasmine Cricut cartridge
  • ten 12” x 12” assorted sheets of matte vinyl
  • one 12” x 12” gridded transfer tape. 
Winners will be selected by random.org so your project doesn't have to be an extravagant masterpiece to qualify to win!  You just need to use vinyl and one Cricut cut.

But wait!  There's more!  There will be Blog Candy (Prizes) at every one of the stops along the Cricut Crawl which means you have 18 opportunities to win crafty goodness. And there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one of the participants who submits a project using vinyl.  That's a lot treasure to collect on your Cricut Crawl adventure.


Speaking of treasure, yesterday we threw my daughter a surprise pirate birthday party and there were eye patches, swords and hidden treasure for everyone.

 

This is how I used vinyl and my Cricut to add to the pirate party decor.  

 

I bought red, black and white balloons from the Dollar Tree and customized them using the Cricut cartridge "Life's a Party" and some of the fabulous vinyl sent to us by Cricket Vinyl Supplies.  (I point out that the vinyl they sent was "fabulous" because not all vinyl is created equally.  I learned this the hard way which I will share with you later this week.)


These balloons took me less than an hour and were so easy to make.  Stop by my blog tomorrow for step by step instructions on how to use Vinyl and any Cricut image to decorate balloons.


Now let's talk about the prize I will giveaway next Sunday, 7PM PST.  I just love the tools created by We R Memory Keepers and the Sew Ribbon is my new favorite.  I just purchased mine last Spring and now it seems like I incorporate ribbon sewing in almost all of my projects.  My absolute favorite design is the scalloped so I am giving away a Scallop kit, extra ribbon needles and some gorgeous red ribbon.


To enter for your chance to win:
  1. Follow my blog by clicking the button "Join this Site" on the upper right and signing up.
  2. "Like" Jilliene Designing on Facebook by clicking HERE.
  3. Leave a comment below letting me know that you did both #1 and #2, plus introduce yourself and tell us if you have played with vinyl before.


Your next stop is with heather at Scrapping Runner Creations.  Make sure to visit all the stops along the way and when you get done, make sure you link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post!!


Here is the line up in case you get lost :

Robin http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com
YOU ARE HERE  -> Jilliene http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com
Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com
JoNeita http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com
Jackie http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com
LB http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com
Connie http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Amy T www.craftingwithamy.com
Missy http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Cindy http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com
Rebecca craftingmisfit.blogspot.com
Catarina http://blog.docerelashop.com
Kim ogdendoll.blogspot.com
Emily molliemugsblog.blogspot.com
Amy HS http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com
Ro http://rodonner.blogspot.com
Lynn http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com
Michelle http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com


34 comments:

  1. Hi Jilliene! I love the balloons....genius!! For just a few bucks, you were able to create a really expensive looking decor that I'm sure your little pirate princess adored. Can't wait to see all of the details.
    I've been a follower for a while now and I just liked your FB page as well. Now I'll keep my fingers crossed for that yummy candy. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Vinyl is a new medium for me and I'm really excited about using it. Already got my order from Cricket Vinyl Supplies, in fact. :)
    hugs--
    Roberta
    Queen Bee Paper Crafts

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    1. Thank you Roberta! I can't wait to see what you do with your vinyl project!! I'll be watching the FCCB site for your entry.

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  2. Sounds like a fun time by all! I did a pirate treasure hunt for Christmas last year and the grandkids are already asking for it to be done again this year. Your balloons look amazing! TFS and for the chance to win. I am a new follower both here and on facebook and would love for you to do the same. Happy crafting!

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    1. What a great idea for Christmas! Thank you for joining my site and FB- I will pop over to your blog now!

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  3. Great ideas to use vinyl on balloons-I'll have to tuck this idea away in my notebook for future use!

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  4. Oh, wow! LOVE this idea. Never would have thought to put vinyl on mylar balloons, but it looks FAB!

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  5. Oh, wow! LOVE this idea. Never would have thought to put vinyl on mylar balloons, but it looks FAB!

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  6. I did #1 & 2 as requested. My name is Julie and I am from Arizona. My DH and I are empty-nesters so I have all the time in the world to scrapbook and make cards. I have worked with vinyl before and used it as a stencil for a design on my DH shirt. Your projects are incredible!

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    1. Thank you for the kind words Julie! You should take a picture of one of your vinyl projects and enter it into the challenge. Did you use a Cricut? I'd love to see your work.

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  7. Captain Jack Sparrow & I have done #1 & #2. My nickname is "Sunshine HoneyBee" and I'm a big fan of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Why was I not invited to the party? Not cut vinyl on my Cricut yet. I have some and have not tried. You've inspired me to give it a try. Just upgraded my Gypsy so I could link the new CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridg. Could not upgrade this wkend. It kept pausing for long times & then would return an error. Finally got it upgraded & linked this morn.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine Honeybee"

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    1. Hi Melissa, I can't wait to see what you do with Vinyl. Once you try it you will be addicted! I hope you do something this week so you can enter the FCCB vinyl challenge. I'll be watching for you!

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  8. How Clever Jilliene.... love the idea to customize your balloons! Happy B-day to your daughter!!!

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  9. I LOVE the balloons! Never would have thought of doing that! Fabulous job!

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    1. Thanks so much Mollie. Desperation is the mother of invention. :)

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  10. What fun. I never thought of doing this on this plain colored balloons. so remembering this.

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  11. This is a great idea, they came out so cute and added so much fun!!

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    1. Thank you Lynn! I'm not sure if my daughter noticed but I thought it was fun to make.

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  12. Super party decor, the balloons turned out terrific!

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  13. Super party decor, the balloons turned out terrific!

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  14. I never would have thought of decorating balloons! What a creative idea, and I think they turned out fabulous!!

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  15. Love the decorated balloons, I would have never thought of that. So cute!! I did #1 & #2. I have and love cutting and decorating with vinyl :) Thanks for sharing and the chance to win some blog candy!

    Lisa C

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    1. Thank you for participating Lisa and for your sweet compliment! =)

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  16. Love your pirate party decorations!! So cute and fun. What a wonderful idea to decorate the Mylar balloons.

    How lovely of you to offer such wonderful blog candy!!! I am a brand-new follower of your blog by email. I do not have access to Facebook, however, so I followed you with Google Blogger, instead. Yippee!!! Hope I still qualify for your drawing.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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    1. That is perfect Janis. Thank you so much for your kind works.

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  17. Such a great way to personalize for a party !!! Very cute !!!

    Mayra
    MayrasDesigns.blogspot.com

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  18. That is the coolest thing ever! Would have never thought to use vinyl on balloons!! OMG!!! Thanks for that tip! Scrappy hugs, Connie

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  19. Hi JoNeita, love your projects, think the toilet seat and cystern on Thursdays post are my absolute favorite favorites !! I'm so sorry I had to dip out but I'm enjoying crawling round the DT blogs !! xhugsx Nikki

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  20. Whooooopppppss!!! Brain not in gear Jilliene, so sorry !! xhugsx Nikki

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