tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32447682745917678272024-03-18T13:09:39.360-07:00Jilliene DesigningCreativity, scrapbooking, crafts & tutorials blog focusing on kids and family. It also highlights the Cricut die cut machine with tips, tricks, handbook PDFs and free downloads.Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-26317618619714810042014-07-18T14:32:00.000-07:002014-07-18T14:32:08.651-07:00More Summer Projects to do with KidsThis is project # 5 in my series on <b>Fabulous Activities to do with Kids this summer!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Build a Water Wall</b></u></span><br />
This wet and wonderful project is a gift that keeps on giving. Build one today and your kids will play with it all summer long. Appropriate for ages 5 and up but expect to be heavily involved in the process.<br />
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Today I am going to share a REALLY fun activity that I have been seeing
all over Pinterest lately. However, when I clicked on those pins, they
took me to blogs and sites that showed perfectly constructed projects,
many with limited instructions on the actual assembly. In this tutorial
I will offer step by step instructions, construction tips and I will discuss the materials and safety issues that a parent should know so their kid's walls are a smashing success. <br />
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<b><u>Supplies</u></b><br />
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<li>Pegboard </li>
<li>Zip ties, 8 inch </li>
<li>Recycled containers</li>
<li>Funnels, straws and/ or sections of hose(s)</li>
<li>Box cutter</li>
<li>Crop-o-dile hole punch, awl or other method for punching holes in heavy plastic (hammer with nails works too!)</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Duct/ plumbers tape and Metal file (optional)</li>
<li>Watering can or pitcher</li>
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<b><u>Supply Information</u> </b><br />
<b>Pegboard </b>- you can use the standard press board pegboard but it will buckle quickly and eventually break with water use. They sell industrial strength pegboard which would undoubtedly last longer but it gets a bit pricey and will also deteriorate before the summer is over. We used plastic peg board which came in 16" x 16" squares for $5.69 at Home Depot.<br />
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We only used 2 squares stacked on top of each other because I was working with littler kids and I wanted them to be able to pour the water themselves. We used screws to connect the 2 squares together, but this was not sufficient for the two squares to stand erect. There was a bit of bend between the 2 pieces; a small inverted fold if you will, which interfered with the flow of the water from one container to the next. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had to lay the board against the fence at an angle because the inverted bend was significant when I tried to stand them up erect.</td></tr>
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As you can imagine, some of the younger, less patient kiddos found this a bit frustrating. This bend altered the way the water flowed which meant we had to redo a lot of the initial designs. The bend increased as the heat of the day made the plastic softer. I would recommend purchasing some PVC pipe to zip tie to the back so that the squares have adequate support to stay erect. You could then slightly lean the entire unit against a wall, fence or table so the wall stands almost verticle.<br />
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I would recommend using 3 squares if you are able. This way you can attach more items to the chain for more pouring excitement. If you put a stool (with slip grip) next to the water wall, the smaller kids can still pour.<br />
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<b>Zip ties</b> - you will need a lot of them because they will misjudge placement more than you think. <br />
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<b>Recycled containers</b>- The more, the better so they have lots of options to build with. Both plastic and tin too. Plastic is easier to cut and mold, but tin will hold its form so the water flow from it is predictable. Coated cardboard (like milk cartons) are ok, but not as durable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She could predict where the water would flow using these cans. The water flow from the plastic containers changed with the flow speed and weight of the water making it less reliable.</td></tr>
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<b>*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ADULTS*</b> -I highly recommend pre-cutting the entry and exit holes prior to putting out all of the materials. Cutting became a real point of contention with my group of kids because they had to wait for me to do this step for them each time they wanted to add a new element. Cutting takes a lot of time for safety reasons. You will need to wrestle with awkward, unsupported, pliable surfaces when slicing these holes and you will be using sharp razor knives or sheers to accomplish your task. There will be sharp plastic edges, metal slivers and injury inducing "pokeys" immediately following these cuts that will need to be modified, covered with duct tape or filed to be kid-ready. I don't know any water-wall-age-interested-kids that can master this process so by getting this step out of the way, the kids can get started on the fun, lickety split.<br />
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<b>Funnels, straws and/ or sections of hoses - </b>These items are not imperative but will pump up the excitement considerably! You can get a set of 2 or 3 for a $1 at the Dollar Tree, and if you go into the automotive section, they even sell those oil change funnels (see below) with tubes which you can cut into 2 pieces if you want. You can hit the hardware store for all kinds of tubing or cut up an old garden hose if you have one. You can straws too! Both the large slurpee sized and the bendy-at-the-neck kind will work. The kids will just have to play with the connections to make sure water actually enters the smaller holes rather than running over the sides.<br />
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<b>Box cutter, crop-o-dile hole punch, awl or other method for punching holes in heavy plastic (hammer with nails works too!), scissors, metal file and duct/ plumbers tape</b> - These are all tools to cut water entrance and exit holes, to poke holes for the zip ties to attach to the walls and for protecting the cut edges so little ones don't get hurt. I suggest that all of these items stay in the hands of adults. I didn't even let my 11 year old poke the hanging holes because this kind of plastic and metal have sharp edges. Honestly, I cut myself several times.<br />
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<b>Watering can or pitcher</b> - The kids should use the largest container they are strong enough to pour. The more water, the longer the fun lasts.<br />
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Don't use a hose. Using a hose takes a way from the wow factor. Watching the beginning when the water starts to run through the contraption, then the flow as it all works together, then the end when the last bit of water exits the last container is what makes the whole process fun. <br />
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A constant flow of water causes the activity to lose its novelty quickly. Plus when you use a single watering can everybody gets a turn to watch, then a turn to pour, then they can make adjustments and additions and start pouring all over again.<br />
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<u><b>To Do:</b></u><br />
1. Lay the peg boards down flat on the ground and let the kids gather the items they want to put in their water fountain chain. I let each child start their own chain with 1 or 2 containers, then they merged their chains together for 1 or 2 spills, then they would create split off fountains. Most of the 2 square boards started with 2 different containers, but ended with 3 or more "faucets."<br />
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2. Let the kids put out two water pour steps before you attach the containers to the wall with zip ties. Stand the wall up-right so they can see if the first containers exit hole will line up with the next containers entry hole. The way it looks laying down changes when you push the container to the wall flush as it will be when secured tightly with a zip tie. <br />
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3. Lace the zip tie through the container and peg board holes and pull tightly so that the container will be able to support the weight of the water as intended. <br />
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4. Repeat this steps until you have a chain of containers, then test to see how it works.<br />
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5. Add, modify or recreate as desired.<br />
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<u><b>A few more comments</b></u><br />
Little fingers have a lot of trouble threading the zip ties so in most cases, you will be an active participant with this activity. This is great if you have the time and interest, but if you were looking for a little break while the kids played or are running low on pacience, this may not be the activity for today.<br />
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Conceiving how the water pouring flow will change with gravity and the zip tie attachment angle can be frustrating for kids, <u><b>BUT</b></u> this is an awesome lesson on spacial recognition, influence of variables, and structural strength that will be invaluable to your child. These are not concepts that can be grasped from a book. These are sensory abstractions that are learned with hands-on experience through trial and error. Through-out our childhood kids learn that objects, sequences, events are impacted, manipulated, altered by conditions, variables, forces. Creating a water wall with a child is a magical way to watch a little human comprehend an assortment of truths you would otherwise need "a lot of words" to explain.<br />
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This may seem like loads of work with all of the prep time and hands on assistance required for the project to be successful and safe, but it is totally worth it! Not only is it a ton of fun, very educational, a wonderful opportunity for bonding and a great way to stay cool with water play- you can redo your water wall over and over again! Let us know any tips you have to improve the process and how it went with your kids!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-91946036854005104562014-07-14T12:42:00.001-07:002014-07-14T12:49:20.564-07:00Fun Projects To Do With KidsThese are number's 2 and 3 on my list of fun things to do with kids (this summer or anytime!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Geometric Canvas Art:</b></u></span><br />
I did this project with my Create and Innovate Home Edition kids and it was a huge hit. It is a very tactile activity and one that the kids finish with great pride! Appropriate for ages 4 and up.<br />
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<li>Canvas of any size</li>
<li>Painters tape</li>
<li>Acrylic paint and brushes</li>
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1. Have each child put painters tape on their canvas in their own design. If working with younger children, you should tear of the tape for them so they have long enough pieces to run across their canvas. For older kids, show them an example to they understand the length of tape they will need to go from one side to the other.<br />
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2. Secure the tape down firmly so that none of the edges are lifting off the canvas. You won't have a sharp edge if paint sneaks under loose tape.<br />
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3. Paint each open section and let it dry.<br />
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4. Remove the tape. The kids love this part!<br />
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5. Encourage the kids to draw doodles like dots, scallops, circles in or around the sections. Other ideas include writing words in the white spaces or gluing down buttons and other embellishments to add texture and dimension.<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Garden Glove Flower Can</b></span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A large tin can. I used bulk sized chili cans that I found in the trash at our church (Yes - I dumpster dive in the name of art.)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Patterned or colored garden gloves - 1 glove per flower. I bought mine at the dollar tree.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A large faux Gerber Daisy. You can get these at Michaels.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Large buttons</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glitter</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">White glue </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fabric and Ribbon</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hot glue gun and glue sticks</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Piece of cardstock cut into a circle the size of a large silver dollar.</span></span></li>
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">To Make The Flowers:</span></span></span></b></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1. Cut the fingers off of your gloves and set aside.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">2. Pull 5 or 10 petals off of your Gerber Daisy. (This will depend on the width of the flower petals. You want the combined flowers petals to balance with the width as the glove fingers.)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">3. Lay out your flower design on top of the cardstock circle by staggering the petals between the glove fingers and the faux flower pedals. The cardstock circle will be the base in the center and you will glue the petals on to it. You may need to adjust your layering to make the flower proportionate. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">4. Hot glue all the the pedals in place. Roll and glue glove finger pedals that are extra bulky at the open mouth. Don't worry about the bunching in the middle; this will be covered by the buttons.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">5. Put glue and glitter on one or more buttons and stack them to create your flower center.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">6. Once the glue under the glitter is dry, hot glue the button center onto your flower.</span></span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">To Cover The Can:</span></span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1. Measure the diameter of your can. To do this you can take a piece of string, wrap it around, cut it where the tail meets the strand, then measure the string.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">2. Select fabric scraps and ribbon to glue around your can like strips of old jeans, pieces of a t-shirt, fabric remnants and assorted ribbon from your stash. Be sure to measure your strips to make sure they are long enough to cover the diameter of the can. Our cans were 19 inches around so I pre-cut the material for the kids so they wouldn't end up with pieces that weren't long enough.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">3. Glue one edge of each piece of fabric/ ribbon in the order you want it to go down the can. If you are overlapping edges, be sure to glue the bottom pieces first.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">4. Now wrap each piece of fabric/ ribbon around the can, adding hot glue every few inches to make sure the piece stays in position. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">5. Secure all of the ends so nothing hangs off the finished can. Cut off all loose strings to prevent unraveling or accidental pulls.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">6. Hot glue the flower on your can.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span>Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-30538972615616226832014-07-12T11:34:00.001-07:002014-07-12T11:36:06.426-07:00Creating with Kids - Projects for Summer BreakI am writing a new blog series with a long list of fun projects to do with kids this summer. There will be great photos and step by step instructions. All of these projects will be kid tested and kids approved!<br />
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PROJECT 1- Make fairies and elves out of pipe cleaners, beads and faux flowers. - good for kids aged 5+ (Younger children will need adult help with the raw ends of the pipe cleaners, scissors and wire cutters.)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Supplies</span></b></span></div>
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floss in the fold so that half of the embroidery thread "loop" sticks out on each side.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thread both pipe cleaner ends through the top of the wooden bead and pull the ends almost all the way through so that the hair (embroidery thread) is secured on the top of the bead. (see photo above)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Snip the loops of thread on both sides of the head so you have hair.</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Draw a face on the wooden bead.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wrap the short piece of pipe cleaner 2 or 3 times around the waist just below the head to create arms. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Slip the pipe cleaner ends through one or more flowers to create the skirt and twist the legs to keep the skirt in place. If the hole is large, tie a knot with the pipe cleaner legs to secure the flower in place just below the arms.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Loop the raw ends of the pipe cleaners to make hands and feet.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Embellish with leaves for pants or wings- use small flowers, beads and gems to make accessories. </span></span></li>
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<br />Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-48965991548789239912014-06-29T20:49:00.000-07:002014-06-29T20:49:02.793-07:00Creative Blog Tour QuestionnaireI'm participating in a blog tour - I think I like that name better than "Blog Hop." If you are following the tour than you have come to my site via Faith at <a href="http://scrapbookerphd.blogspot.com/">Scrapbooker PhD</a>. These are the questions I have been asked to answer: <br /> <b>1. What are you working on? </b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>Oh my goodness, so, so much!!</i> <i>Actually it has been bananas these last couple of weeks between VBS and summer camp. I did some of the photography for Vacation Bible School and also helped out in the kitchen (not artsy - but believe me - we were definitely <u>creative!</u>) Last Monday was the first day of camp and I was the first segment so I had a lot of prepping to do! We started out with stations for the kids to roam freely. I wanted to get a sense of their interests and abilities. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Many of the girls hot glued flowers to floral wire to make crowns and jewelry while they boys flocked to the artist trading card station. They also created costumes out of fur scraps, feathers, tissue paper and fabric and did relief watercolor painting that we embellished with glitter and doodles.</i> <i>The next day we made giant marble runs using packing boxes, drain pipes and balls. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Next week I am teaching Monday through Thursday for 2 different camps so I will have a lot of fun projects to share! </i></span><br />
<br /> <b>2. How does your work differ from others?</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>That is such a good question. My work features a lot of color, impulsiveness and dimension. Sometimes I aspire to clean, balanced, structured work but in the end my true voice wins. I suppose it is balanced in an eclectic way but because I try to tell a story on a variety of levels, the balance is tiered. I try to say something beyond the obvious with layering materials, varying styles and using a variety of techniques... kind of like a mix tape. You know what I mean?</i></span><br />
<br /> <b>3. Why do you write/create?</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>If I don't create I feel emotionally constipated. I'm sorry for the bathroom metaphor but it is the best way to describe the emotional bloating I feel when I am not accessing that part of myself. Making things opens up my release valve. I love being creative - it is my soul's default state of being. It is my resting place - my toll booth to joy. I soar when I am creating. I feel safe, authentic and alive.</i></span><br />
<b><br /> 4. How does your writing/creating process work.</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>Honestly, I look at my supplies. My Cricut, my giant drawer of glue, a box of vintage buttons, a tub of modeling clay and the wheels start turning. Say what you will about hoarding supplies- all I have to do is look at my stash and I start feeling the love. And of course - if all else fails...Pinterest.</i></span><br />
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So now on to you! I get to invite 3 fellow bloggers to join in the blog tour. Please leave a comment or email me if you would like to join and I will get you all of the information! Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-43461870296305113832014-06-25T10:14:00.000-07:002014-06-25T10:22:12.919-07:00List of Cricut Images and Cartridges included with Monthly or Annual Subscription<div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;">
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<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_19953" scrolling="no" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/231302636/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe>Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-12000436766911108172014-06-11T15:35:00.001-07:002014-06-11T15:35:33.365-07:00School is out, Summer camp is coming, SVGcuts at FCCB<br />
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My boy is a middle schooler, my baby is a 3rd grader and summer is here! I am so relieved that the year is over and looking forward to camp which starts a week from Monday. In the mean time we are going camping in our "new" (used) pop up camper and we have VBS. as busy as that sounds, it feels like lazy summer days to me.<br />
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We are in the midst of the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-214-celebrate-dad.html">Celebrate Dad challenge</a> at the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> and this week's prize is<br />
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Our sponsor is <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">svgcuts</a> and they are giving away a <u>$50 gift card <i><b>and</b></i> a Sizzix Big Shot</u><b>. This prize is valued at $125</b>. </div>
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Be sure to submit your Father's Day project <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-214-celebrate-dad.html">here</a>. Remember to include at least 1 Cricut cut in your design. If you are an Explore owner (or any die cut machine that works with svg files) and need some inspiration, visit <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=44&sort=20a&page=1">svgcut's Father's Day section</a>. They have a <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=44&sort=20a&page=1">bunch of collections</a> specifically geared to celebrating Dad. Use one of their projects as a starting point and customize it with a Cricut image! Svgcuts is running an <a href="http://svgcuts.com/blog/2014/06/06/summer-box-cards-svg-kit/">amazing promotion</a> right now. Spend $9.98 or more and get this darling collection for free!</div>
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Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-11506551528535304272014-06-05T11:00:00.000-07:002017-10-06T09:24:09.785-07:00Last Days of School and General Mommyness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is official. I am formally declaring the end of the school year <u><b>MORE </b></u>stressful than the holidays. I loathe being this busy, especially when I am burnt out, it is hot, and I am staring at summer like a deer in headlights. I wish I could be like those mom's who have their summer plans sorted out in March. I just have to remember the immortal words of the poet Popeye the Sailor Man; "I yam what I yam" and I need to re-discover that it is pretty good being me.<br />
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Last week my son's 5th grade teacher asked me to teach the class how to make art journals. She wanted them to have something very special to take with them when they moved on from 5th grade.<br />
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I made this as a sample and she was thrilled with the design so the kids and I got artsy together last Tuesday. I *LOVE*LOVE*LOVE* watching kids get their creative on!<br />
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I guess I had never really seen 5th graders in their "natural habitat" and I was shocked at the difference between the behavior I see on play-dates versus how they act when they forget grown-ups are in the room. Their conversations were so different then they had been when they began 5th grade. They are cynical! How does that happen to an 11 year old? And boy - are they obsessed with video games. Quite honestly, it was disturbing. My kids only play on the weekend - they get 2 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and I worry that that is excessive. We also adhere to the age recommendations so all the chatter about Call of Duty was surprising.<br />
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I was really proud of my Aidan who was entrenched in his creative process. I can only pray that the time we spend with him creating, playing games and camping is enough to keep him satisfied after he graduates from 5th grade and moves from a small Christian school of 140 kids to middle school with 700. I love him so much but I have to remember that God loves him even more than me.<br />
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As his graduation approaches, I am becoming more and more aware of this time in my own life. Right here. Right now.<br />
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I am a creative soul that loves her husband and children and all the other stuff swirling around me are distractions. It is time to get my hands dirty in the garden; to make some home-made vegetable soup; to play with Modge Podge; to turn on some music; to wear a skirt with my Chuck Taylor sneaker's...<br />
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...to put braids in my hair; to play on the swings with my daughter; to hold my husbands hand when we watch TV; to go for a walk with my son; to breath deeply. I am here. Right now.Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-43826108359113922732014-06-02T12:59:00.000-07:002014-06-02T13:03:24.825-07:00Graduation Step Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have seen so many fabulous "Step Cards" (referring to the accordion fold feature that creates 'steps' for you to place your layers of embellishments) recently, but I have never made one. I took advantage of this week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> to create one. FCCB's June 2nd challenge is "Replenish Your Card Stash" which means you can make a card for <i><b>any</b></i> occasion or sentiment. Since my little boy is about to graduate from the 5th grade, I decided to make him a graduation card.<br />
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But before I made Aidan's card, I practiced with the "Oak Manor Step Card" design that comes with the <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=253">Edisto Island</a> collection from <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">SVGcuts.com</a>. It is such a beautiful project! It definitely took some extra time to figure out how the design works. When it was all said and done, I made 2 design changes to create the card you see above:<br />
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Once I had the hang of the design and a sense of its' structure, I started on Aidan's graduation card. I cut my step card using my Cricut since the <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=253">Edisto Island</a> already has the cut. I was grateful because it was late and I didn't have the mental energy to do any measuring, scoring or manual cutting.<br />
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First, I enlarged the SVGCUTS step card template to 11.45" wide so that I was able to use the entire sheet of 12 x 12" paper. I wanted to direct you to a Cricut Template for the card, but I could not find a step card file on ANY of the Cricut cartridges. Have no fear because you can cut one by hand, easy peasy. It is not at all the headache I thought it would be! There are loads of websites that have templates and instructions. Here are a few: <br />
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<a href="http://www.kraftyhandsonline.co.uk/page_2582374.html">Krafty Hands Online</a> -for fantastic templates and a video tutorial. <br />
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<a href="http://www.kraftyhandsonline.co.uk/sitefiles/26/1/6/261670/A5%20Generic%20STEPPER%20CARD%20TEMPLATE.pdf" target="_blank">A5 Central Step Card Template</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.kraftyhandsonline.co.uk/sitefiles/26/1/6/261670/A5%20GENERIC%20SIDE%20STEPPER%20TEMPLATE.pdf" target="_blank">A5 Side Step Card Template</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/">Split Coast Stampers</a>- to view a gazillion tutorials in addition to step cards.</div>
<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/sidestepcard/">Side Step Card</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/centerstepcard/">Center Step Card</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/downloads/australian-simply-cards-47-stepper-card-templates/">Practical Publishing Australia</a> - An article on 47 stepper card templates! </div>
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<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Centre-step-templates.pdf">Centre step templates</a><br />
<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Holly-Trees-template.pdf">Holly Trees template</a><br />
<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Side-Fold-and-Front-Step-template.pdf">Side Fold and Front Step template</a><br />
<a href="http://www.practicalpublishing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Side-Stepper-template.pdf">Side Stepper template</a></div>
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I think this is a viable solution for just about any embellishment you want to stand vertically rather than lay backwards or fall forwards. Of course there is a bit of a slant which part of dimensional impact but
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I think Aidan will treasure this card as he is very sentimental and the embellishments are exactly what he is associating with middle school right now...especially the laptop!</div>
Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-68084731182747271072014-05-30T15:20:00.000-07:002014-05-30T17:12:34.328-07:00Cranky, Nasty Posters<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have to vent because I just think the internet can be a real dumping ground for stinky, crappy mean people who go around expressing their negativity under the guise of screen names like snookidogooder172 or creativebeautycakes404 (forgive me if those are real screen names - please don't leave me a nasty comment.)<br />
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I am so tired of seeing these message board meanies raking people over the coals because they posted a link to their blog, asked a question that had been asked before or spelled something wrong in a comment. It is petty and hurtful and so unnecessary.<br />
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Has a crime been committed? Blood been drawn? Was there an act of social injustice? Why not put this energy into something constructive like a random act of kindness, supporting someone who takes the time to share useful information or by "paying it forward?"<br />
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I can't help wondering who these people are that sit in front of their computers spreading ugliness just because they can.<br />
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I suppose there are some posters that have thick enough skin and can ignore the snarkiness without letting it affect them but there are plenty of us that can't and we are left feeling hurt, rejected, embarrassed and saddened. I would bet that 99.9% of the time, the original poster never meant to break rules, offend someone sense of order nor stealthly peddle goods. Doesn't <i>SOCIAL</i> <i>MEDIA,</i> by definition, include message boards? Doesn't a blogger have the right to say "hey I have something cool to share -I worked hard putting it together and you are invited to read it, see it, buy it if you are interested and want to pop over?" Don't click on the link if you don't want to see it!<br />
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Ignorance of unspoken rules is not a crime against humanity. Making mistakes is not a federal offense. Sharing information (even if it isn't useful to you) is not worthy of your wrath. Marketing yourself in a "non-commercial" way is not deviant (I'm super <b>not</b> interesting in debating over what is commercial vs.
non-commercial - check out Craig's List if you want to see my
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Someone once posted a thread stating that pinning your own photos from your blog is disgusting - I disagree and said so but I said it kindly and didn't spank the poster. Wouldn't it be great if people didn't assume the worst of others?<br />
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I have had my posts attacked a number of times and it stings. I found myself fearful of responding because I knew that jerkface99 would be willing to shred me if given the fodder and I am too sensitive to participate in a battle of hate.<br />
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So... since this is <i><b>my </b></i>blog and I am feeling pretty <i><b>irritated</b></i> by the stupid comment yoyo365 left me on a post, I am spewing a little negativity of my own. This is my word house and I didn't place my frustration on anyone specifically. I said what was on my mind and I will leave it at that. But I do have one more thing to add... A loud, spitty raspberry directed at all the cyberroadragers out there. I hope some saliva hits you in the eye.<br />
<br />Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-7030725596411271392014-05-20T18:00:00.002-07:002014-05-20T18:00:03.690-07:00Incredible, Amazing, Unbelievably Brilliant Solutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
These are
the most incredible, amazing, unbelievably brilliant solutions
to so many of the storage issues I have. I know there are a lot of
these lists out there but this one hit home for my particular troubles. I
discovered them on <a href="http://listotic.com/">Listotic.com</a>
after finding a link on pinterest. I have to be honest, I'm posting them
for myself as much as for you. I don't want to forget a single one.</div>
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<br />Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-1021841341020349432014-05-19T19:03:00.000-07:002014-05-19T19:03:50.301-07:00May Flowers Thank You Card This week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> is "May Flowers" - Create a project that uses flowers. For my FCCB Design Team contribution I created this simple card:<br />
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I used the "Congrats" card from <a href="http://svgcut.com/">Svgcuts.com</a>'s Five-Minute Cards collection as my template and used Cricut Design Space to make a few modifications. I added a shadow to the "leaves" base and stretched the "interior" panel to fit as a mat on the outside of the card. I deleted all of the text layers and accent entirely.<br />
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I had intended on using the "Thanks a Bunch" sentiment from the Cricut cartridge, "A Walk in My Garden" but that cartridge isn't included in my subscription and I didn't want to pay when I could make it myself so I selected "Everyday Fonts," created three different text boxes- one for each word- and welded the expression together. To make the shadow, I just increased the size a smidge. <br />
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My original design - the one I submitted to FCCB - does not have bling in the center of each flower. I originally put them on, then took them off because I wanted the card to have that "simple times- less is more" vibe but after I slept on it, I felt the bling was a better way to go.<br />
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Speaking of May flowers, I sure hope our weather works it's self out so we can have some. Northern California weather is pretty bi-polar these days. Last week we hit 90 degrees and today I wore pants, a long sleeve shirt and Uggs. Poor mother earth. I don't think she is well.Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-53495886555323716562014-05-16T22:50:00.000-07:002014-05-16T22:50:34.680-07:00Svgcuts Tennis Shoe Made with Cricut ExploreTime is running out...Just 2 more days to submit your "Celebrate Mom" project to the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> for a chance to win a $50 gift card from <a href="https://svgcuts.com/">Svgcuts.com.</a><br />
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Speaking of Svgcuts, today's project comes from their "Back to the Books" collection.<br />
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Before I get started, I want to preface by saying this shoe was my first attempt at this project thus it had quite a few "learning opportunities" and I am posting it as a reference/ learning tool rather than a "Ta-Dah!!." <br />
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I had wanted the shoe to be sturdy so I used very thin chipboard (actually the back page of a DCWV paper stack) for all of the white pieces of the design. This was a mistake because the shoe requires malleable paper to hug the curves of the project. As you can see in the photo above, the white areas around the bottom of the shoe are far to rigid to hug the sole like a real rubber would.<br />
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Surprisingly, I used scrapbook paper rather than cardstock on the exterior panels of the shoe and it laid down perfectly. I had worried that the wet glue would cause dimples. My suggestion would be to use cardstock for the part labeled "shoe" (see below) and all other elements, but scrapbooking paper for the "shoe panels." <br />
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Manipulating the fold lines to create the unique shape of this shoe was very cool. The designer of this project did an amazing job of creating fold lines in just the right way to get each curved angle. Every time I matched up two tabs and the paper rounded perfectly, I was exhilarated... like I found a missing piece to a puzzle.<br />
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This is a such a fabulous project; you really have to buy this svg set! I have it out on the desk and guests go right to it and say "did you make this?" Those 4 little words every crafter wants to hear!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-14034394661223341652014-05-15T17:30:00.002-07:002014-05-15T17:31:23.976-07:00Summer Street Carnival from Svgcuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had so much fun making this wonderful project designed by Svgcuts.com. It was a huge undertaking because there are so many pieces. It took 32 mats (28 pieces of cardstock) in all to create this 14 inch moveable ferris wheel.<br />
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Both the stand and the wheel are identical cuts stacked on top of one another so that they are durable enough to support the cars. The beams that hold each car and the center beam that holds the ferris wheel are cut from a painted wooden dowel.<br />
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Assembling the ferris wheel is relatively easy. I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-Quick-Dry-Tacky-Adhesive/dp/B0028DC0W8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400199138&sr=8-1&keywords=scotch+quick-dry+adhesive">Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive</a> so I was able to move rather quickly. That said, adhering each of the ferris wheel layers was a little tricky because you have to apply glue on each and every section or else the naked areas will buckle taking away from the strength of the structure. Applying glue on every surface quickly enough so that the beginning area isn't dry by the time you finish, is a challenge - especially with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-Quick-Dry-Tacky-Adhesive/dp/B0028DC0W8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400199138&sr=8-1&keywords=scotch+quick-dry+adhesive">Scotch Quick Dry</a>. You have to move fast and be as accurate as possible and when you stack one layer on top of the other you have to be mindful of matching the edges because the glue might take hold before you are able to slide it into position.<br />
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<li>Use chipboard for a couple of your supports and wheel cuts to add additional strength.</li>
<li>The size for the tickets strip (ticket bottom) is off on the pdf menu. It says the strand should be 4.2". This is way too short if you are going to put the other layers on top. I cut mine at 11". I suggest playing with them on your mat to make sure they fit correctly.</li>
<li>Ink your edges. I didn't and wish I had. I was able to sneak some ink on the car panels but I think that inking all of the elements would really make everything pop.</li>
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<a href="http://svgcuts.com/">Svgcuts.com</a> has a drop down menu entitled "Inspiration" and they are
(literally) not kidding. I was utterly blown away by the creativity I found
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It never occurred to me to combine cuts from one design with another to make a customized project. The Svgcuts Design Team and other crafters who post in the project gallery do it all of the time. There are also great idea articles on working with the various kits and instructions on Design Team projects.<br />
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If you are new to working with svg files like me, or even if you are a pro, you really have to pop over to get a glimpse of their marvelous creations!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-55454947549406712772014-05-12T17:12:00.001-07:002014-05-12T17:12:53.844-07:00Celebrate Mom Box CardThis week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> is '"Celebrate Mom." The prize for this week's challenge is extraordinary - a $50 gift card to <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">svgcuts.com</a>! Woo hoo!<br />
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For my Design Team contribution, I did this fun Castle Box Card from <a href="http://www.svgcuts.com/">svgcuts</a> with the "Queen for a Day" caption from the Cricut cartridge, Once Upon a Princess. Svgcuts' box cards are super fun to make and are SOOOOO easy.<br />
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If you are considering making a purchase at <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">svgcuts.com</a>, but are struggling with the selection, you might want to get this one. The bang for the buck cannot be beat and it literally takes 15 minutes to assemble. And that is paper selection to envelope!<br />
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I also made this box card from the same collection. I changed up the papers and added my own details to coordinate with the spirit of the recipient. I can see using this card for so many different occasions.<br />
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Stay tuned this week as I will have a different <a href="http://www.svgcuts.com/">svgcuts</a> project posted daily. And don't forget to submit your "Celebrate Mom" project at <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> for a chance to win a $50 gift card to <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">svgcuts.com</a>Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-23652857530566807802014-05-11T18:59:00.000-07:002014-05-11T19:00:36.993-07:00Win a Svgcuts $50 Gift Card at FCCB!This is huge! <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">Svgcuts.com</a> is sponsoring this week's challenge at the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> and one lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card to their store! The theme is "Celebrate Mom". I wish I could enter this challenge because I would use up that credit in the blink of an eye! In fact, since I bought my Cricut Explore which enables me to cut svg files, I have purchased the following collections:<br />
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I spent the entire weekend playing with my Cricut. Next week <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">Svgcuts.com</a> is sponsoring our challenge with a <b><u>HUGE</u></b> prize of a <span style="color: red;"><b>$50 gift card</b></span> to their shop. I wanted to showcase their products in some of the upcoming challenges so I downloaded a project kit to work with - oh, I'm sorry... did I say "a project kit"... alluding to just one single kit?? I meant I downloaded FOUR project kits because I lack restraint in any way when faced with creativity sparking genies!!! </div>
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Needless to say, I didn't leave the house all weekend because I was crafting like crazy. I have my project done for next weeks challenge "Celebrating Mom" but you'll have to wait to see it. Today, we are looking at <b><i>Challenge#209: Paper Fun- Use patterned paper on your project.</i></b></div>
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I must tell you that this challenge ultimately caused me to reorganize all of my patterned paper from being separated by color to being divided by collection. <b><i> </i></b>This was a humungous undertaking but that is another story. Right now we are going to look at the fun stationary set I made for my daughter's 2nd grade teacher; Mrs. Patterson. Tomorrow is National Teacher Appreciation Day so this is going to be a great gift for Eva to give her teacher.</div>
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I used the "Card for Teacher" svg project files from <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=368&zenid=cc3f792fb764d98ff872740caa12a394">"School Days"</a> to make my version of the project. I used paper from the K and Co. "Danny O" collection to make the box and the "Cricut Craft Room Font" to cut the letters that spell out<i> Mrs. Patterson</i>. </div>
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The cards and envelopes came in a separate svg file folder and were very simple to make. I used foam dots to add dimension under the apple and folded the leaf to make it jump off of the page. I tried to juxtaposition the large willy nilly polka dots on the box with the tidy small polka dots on the cards. I love working with patterned paper for this reason. You can add depth and interest to any project regardless of its simplicity, by playing with both contrasting and complimentary designs. In a way, patterned paper allows you to tell a story. In my project, I tried to use paper that had child-like qualities with prominently primary colors as to say "I belong in a classroom." My cards are much more orderly however, announcing, "this is an official note from the teacher".</div>
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Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-1363929326224519662014-05-02T09:48:00.002-07:002014-05-02T09:50:01.710-07:00Cricut Cartridegs for sale!<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter needs her own room so I am consolidating and it means letting go of things that I don't use or need (Aghhhhhhhhhhh!). Since I use Design Studio most of the time and have the subscription I am letting go of a lot of my cartridges for $15 each plus shipping. Please <a href="mailto:theisaacs4@gmail.com">email me</a> if you are interested. I have all of the boxes, booklets and overlays but can mail them without the boxes if you want to keep the shipping costs down.</span><br />
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I discovered this adorable craft on Pinterest which sent me to "<a href="http://littlelifeofmine.com/2011/06/egg-carton-flower-wreath.html">This Little Life of Mine</a>"- a wonderful blog packed with all kinds of information about raising a family and enjoying life. I decided to teach this project to my <a href="http://createafterschool.blogspot.com/">Create and Innovate</a> kids. But before I ever teach a class, I have to give it a try myself. Below is a tutorial on this fun project.</div>
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First I had to get my hands on some egg cartons so I called our local breakfast hotspot "Bill's" and asked them to set some aside for me. Um, yes, I think this should cover it...</div>
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Then I cut out some of the individual cups and trimmed them into flowers. </div>
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Then I painted those flowers all sorts of pretty colors adding centers and accents to add some interest and texture.</div>
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I used my Cricut to cut out a wreath shape for the base. I used poster board but it cut like butter because my Cricut Explore knew just what settings to use.<br />
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Once the flowers dried, I started laying them out on the template to figure out the best configuration.<br />
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I pressed each flower down so the petals spread out flat and used a glue gun to keep them in place. <br />
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I left an open space so I could add a colorful bow with wire trimmed ribbon and there you have it...my Spring Wreath sample to use for my class.<br />
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That evening I noticed that I had gotten acrylic paint on just about every article of clothing I had been wearing. I guess I should have realized it this was going to happen since you paint both the inside and outside of the egg carton cup causing your hands to get covered no matter how careful you are. This meant that I would HAVE to use tempera paint when I did this craft with the kids. Bummer. I think painting with tempera paint is a little like painting with pudding. </div>
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So here are a few photos of the class making their wreaths. It was, by far, the messiest project I have ever taught but the kids sure enjoyed it. </div>
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This week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> is called <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/04/fccb-challenge-205-spring-cleaning.html">Spring Cleaning</a> which asks you to create a project using a cut or a cartridge that you have never used before. How fun is that?!<br />
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I have been infatuated with the relatively new Cricut cartridge <a href="http://content.provocraft.com/b/pdfs/res/handbooks/CreateaFriend.pdf">"Create a Friend"</a> (which is included with the <a href="http://www.cricut.com/Shopping/detail--Cricut-Image-Library-Monthly-Subscription-0-12465.aspx">$9.99 subscription</a> to over 25,000+ Cricut Images) so I made this adorable little clown:<br />
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He consists of a lot of layers and colors - 9 if you cut via Cricut Design Space and 10 if you use the cartridge.<br />
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Just a side note...The gray shadow- see below (S+F+35) doesn't show up on the Design Space mat when you select the image via the subscription. I didn't even know it was an option until I started writing this post. Because the balloons are not mounted onto the surface of my card (at the top), I wanted that extra support so when I assembled my little die cut, I welded the balloons and the black shadow (S+35) together to create a base of my own.<br />
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It is worth mentioning that I originally cut this clown at 3.5" but no matter what setting and material I tried (paper/ light cardstock/ cardstock), Cricut Explore was unable to cut the intricate details without tearing edges (I wasted a lot of paper on this one). The blade is near new, so dullness had nothing to do with it. When I bumped the size up to 4.0" however, my little clown cut fine.<br />
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Once I had my clown I had to figure out how to incorporate him into a card or layout. After much deliberation, I decided to use him in a card I purchased from <a href="http://svg.cuts/">svg.cuts</a>.<br />
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One of my favorite features on the Cricut Explore is that it allows you to cut svg files by uploading them into your Design Space image library. I have purchased a number of svgcuts.com's project collections which I will showcase in future posts. The card above came with a collection called <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30&products_id=313">The Carnival Collection</a>.</div>
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Folding this card is a little tricky as it is not intuitive- it took me a good 20 minutes to figure it out the first time I folded it together. I must have watched the folding portion on the <a href="http://youtu.be/5ul9WDN5Co4">assembly instructions</a> a dozen times before I got it.<br />
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Ta-Dah! I adore the cute clown die cut from the Create a Friend Cricut cartridge and while it may be over-shadowed by the card design from svgcuts, the combination really came together well. What will you do for your entry into the FCCB challenge?<br />
This week's sponsor is <a href="http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront">Mark's Famous Paper and Stamps</a> and the FCCB challenge winner will receive a Silly Shells Stamp Set. Give it a go - I hope you have as much fun as I did!!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-21684991289421351542014-03-30T14:24:00.000-07:002014-03-30T14:26:26.945-07:00Two Card Project Tutorials a Cricut Post Pledge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was thinking that those of you who don't own a Cricut Explore are probably thinking <i><b>"Enough with the Explore-centric posts already!</b></i>" So, while I am whack-a-doodle over my new machine, I think it is very important to keep with our regularly scheduled programming! I am going to continue posting about the fun I am having with my new machine but, whenever possible, I am going to try to include how the same projects can be created using a Cricut Expression. Some of the projects may not be possible because they are "Make It Now" projects in Design Space, but I'm sure a lot can be made in CCR, with your Gypsy and by using your machine keypad. Alas, today's and my next couple of entries will be covering a few "Make it Now" and svg projects that I recently made so please bare with me. I'm going to get there soon.<br />
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Now to take care of some unfinished business. Last week, I posted a couple of projects that I promised to discuss in later posts. Two of which were Cricut Design Space "Make it Now" projects. The first was this <a href="https://www.cricut.com/design/#/newlanding/project/5357">Happy Birthday Explosion Card</a>:<br />
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To make it, you need an Explore. Just click on the link above and you will be taken to the project screen which looks like this:<br />
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From here you will need to grab a mat, a couple of sheets of contrasting cardstock and hit "Make it Now" on the lower right of the page. Next you will see this screen:<br />
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From here you will click "go", load your first sheet of card stock and follow the prompts to cut. After the interior front flap rectangle is cut, you will unload your mat and the following screen will automatically load:<br />
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Next to the "Mat 2" thumbnail, there are 3 circles with images of a scissors, pen and scoring tool inside of them. These icons mean that Explore will be doing 3 tasks during this stage of the project: cutting, scoring and writing. However, the order of the icons does NOT reflect the order that the tasks will be completed. When you load your paper, you will see this screen:<br />
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At the very top in the blue bar you will be instructed to insert your midnight pen into the accessory clamp on your Explore. I missed this when I first did this project so I had to make a mental note to always check the blue bar for instructions when working in Design Studio. <b>HINT - whenever you load your pen, put a piece of scratch paper under the accessory clamp so you don't accidentally write on your paper if you apply too much pressure.</b><br />
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Once the writing is completed, you will see the blue bar instructions change to insert the scoring stylus:<br />
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Once the scoring is done, (personally, I would have liked a deeper score. I will do some research to see if you can increase the score pressure and let you know) Explore will automatically start cutting without any additional instructions or pauses.<br />
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The instructions to assemble the card can be found on the original project page on the lower right, but here they are if you are doing the project now.<br />
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Making this card was really simple once I had the hang of the "Make it Now" process. I got rave reviews from the card recipient who even asked if she could buy a few! They are so simple to make - I gave them to her.<br />
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The next project I did from the "Make it Now" gallery was the <a href="https://www.cricut.com/design#/newlanding/project/5546">Anna Griffin Butterfly Card</a><br />
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This is not a free project like the Happy Birthday card above. I have the 3-month free subscription to the <a href="http://www.cricut.com/Shopping/detail--Cricut-Image-Library-Monthly-Subscription-0-12465.aspx">25,000+ images and 200+ fonts</a> that was included with the HSN Explore bundle and this card was included.<br />
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Honestly, the hardest part of this project is picking out the papers you want to
use. It took me over an hour to select my palette. I finally decided on a paper from Basic Gray Phoebe for the primary print and then picked matching cardstock. Remember this collection?? <br />
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When you open the <a href="https://www.cricut.com/design#/newlanding/project/5546">Butterfly Card project</a> you will see this screen. <br />
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It includes a list of supplies you will need to make the card, a photo and the
instructions for assembling it. I work on a laptop, so I don't know if this is true on
all monitors, but this pop up of the project does not fit into
my screen and I am not able to scroll down to see the rest of the instructions,
so I had to "zoom out" using the zoom option under the "View" drop down
menu on the web browser. If this happens to you, you can also hit
"Ctrl" and "-" (the minus symbol on your numeric keypad) to zoom out.<br />
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When you select "Make It Now" on the lower right side, you will see the project on the mat briefly, then Design Space will move on to this screen automatically:<br />
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You will hit "Go", then follow the prompts on your machine and unload when the cut is complete. Then the following screen will automatically load:<br />
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Again you will hit "Go", load your next mat and follow the prompts. After Explore finishes this cut, you will unload and the next screen will appear:<br />
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Here you can see that there is a tiny scissors in a circle and a score tool inside of a circle next to the cut thumbnail in the "Mat 3" row on the left of the screen. This means that you need to insert your scoring tool so the machine can do both operations. You will not need to look for instructions on when to do this as Cricut will move from cutting to scoring without a pause. If you do not have a scoring tool, the machine will move on to cutting without issue. (The previous 2 mats have scissors only which means that these images will cut only.) <br />
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Once all of the pieces are cut, you will be returned to the initial project screen where you can find the assembly instructions on the right. I have posted them here also.<br />
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As you can see, they are somewhat vague but I used the photograph to supplement. I altered the element placement, used a sentiment from my stash and inserted a folded ribbon rather then the bow.<br />
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I can't wait to show you my next few projects that I made from <a href="http://svgcuts.com/">svgcuts.com</a>. I was delighted to learn that their projects work in Explore Design Space. Check out this <a href="http://svgcuts.com/blog/category/tutorials/how-to-articles/cricut/">page</a> to learn how to do this. This video is also an excellent how-to!<br />
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Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-68057150583507145452014-03-26T11:04:00.000-07:002014-03-26T11:04:03.187-07:00FCCB Bye Bye Birdie ChallengeThis week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> was<i><b><a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2014/03/fccb-challenge-203-bye-bye-birdie.html"> Bye Bye Birdie - Make a Project with a Bird</a>.</b></i> There are so many choices in the Cricut Image Library to work with. I mean there is an entire cartridge - <a href="http://www.cricut.com/res/handbooks/3BirdsonParade_cw.pdf">3 Birds on Parade</a> dedicated to bird images plus thousands of other feathered friends sprinkled among the other cartridges. I did a search on Cricut Design Space "Insert Image" library with the keyword being BIRD and 1,218 images came up. <br />
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Clearly, the most challenging part of this challenge is picking which adorable graphic to work with!<br />
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My project has a little Cinderella song in it with helpful little birds carrying a bunted banner that says "Sweet". This is a <i>Thank You</i> card intended for my dear friend Laura. She bought my daughter the most adorable dress so I wanted to say thank you in a personal way. The message, "you are so sweet" felt a little more appreciative than the standard thanks. <br />
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I used the bunting images from <a href="http://www.cricut.com/res/handbooks/SimplyCharmed_cw.pdf">Simply Charmed</a> (there are a variety of flag options in the Font category after they finish with the alphabet) and the birds came from <a href="http://www.cricut.com/res/handbooks/EverydayPopUpCards_cw.pdf">Everyday Pop Up Cards</a>. We would love to see what you can do with this fun challenge. Post your entry on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> for a chance to win a surprise gift from our sponsor, <a href="http://www.shop.robinsnest-scrap.net/">The Robin's Nest</a>. <br />
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Pop on over to see her fabulous Products and amazing talent. Her blog is wonderful!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-86146970037871808112014-03-25T16:07:00.003-07:002014-03-25T16:07:59.626-07:00My New Boyfriend, Cricut Explore & Our First Date - Page Pals<div style="text-align: center;">
As you know, I am in love. Head over Heels. In love.</div>
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I will admit, it wasn't love at first sight, but unlike my previous Cricuts, there was such a short "courting period", that within days I was caught in Explore's net...hook, line and sinker.<br />
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The Cricut Explore is so much easier to operate because of the preset blade settings, and Design Studio - which, um, has sort of revolutionized Cricut cutting for me. I never realized it before, but the sizing and "which color for which layer?" and the <i>keeping-track-of-where-you-are-in-your cutting-process</i> gave me a lot of anxiety. I didn't want to waste paper nor time and the extra brain power I had to strum up to actually focus hurt just a little bit.<br />
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That nonsense is now a thing of the past and I am a crafting maniac! Not only has it reinvigorated my Cricuting mojo, it has got my creativity working on hyper-drive. Yesterday I pulled out a canvas and my acrylic paints and painted all afternoon. How about them apples?<br />
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So let me tell you about my first date with my Cricut Explore...<br />
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In my previous post, I showed you a few projects I made including some of these adorable bookmarks. They can be found in the "Insert Image" area of Design Studio under <a href="http://www.cricut.com/res/ccrehandbooks/Page%20Pals_CE.pdf">Page Pals</a>. They are a <a href="http://www.cricut.com/Shopping/detail--Page-Pals-Digital-Cartridge-0-1561.aspx">CCR Exclusive</a> set that is included with a Design Studio subscription for $9.99 per month. Otherwise you can pay $4.99 to own them (available as a digital set only) to use in Cricut Craft Room or Design Studio.<br />
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I selected multiple bookmark projects in the Insert Image menu (on right 1/4 way down the page) and when
they appeared on my mat, they came stacked on top of one another. I didn't change the size the images came in when Design Studio placed them on my mat. They worked just fine in a 3.65" width (before folding the side flaps), however, I would recommend making them a little larger so you can really show off their adorableness! Maybe take them up to 4.25"?<br />
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The first thing I did was move them around so I could see each bookmark. If you want to resize the image, you can do it at this time by selecting "edit" (on the upper right side of the screen) and then change the dimensions by adjusting the width. The hight will adjust accordingly. The image is "grouped" and the height and width are locked so you can also increase the size by dragging the corner of the image on the mat. If you have multiple Page Pals on your mat and wanted to change them all, you can hit "Select All" (center/ top of the mat) and then adjust by dragging the corner. To learn more about resizing an image click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMT54TiWSpk">HERE</a>.<br />
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Since I was cutting 4 different bookmarks, when I hit "Sync" (upper/ right), Design Space told me I needed a lot of different colored papers to do the job. To simplify, I consolidated colors by dragging a few similar shaded layers into the rectangle of another. You can learn more about this feature by clicking <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8-a3qD8nqE">HERE</a>.</div>
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Now came the fun part! I hit "Go" and Design Studio sent me to "Mat Preview" where you can see all of the cuts on each colored paper mat. Next you hit "Go" (on the lower right) and the screen guides you through the couple of steps it takes to cut each design.<br />
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Some of my papers were thinner scrapbook paper, and some were cardstock so I had remember to change the materials setting a couple of times, but other than that, all I did was insert the next mat and push cut. I used three different mats so my papers were "preloaded" and I spatula'ed off the layers and reloaded while my Explore was cutting.<br />
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I ran all the bits and pieces through my Xyron and was able to assemble these adorable bookmarks in about 15 minutes. I made three sets of each - one set for each of my kids and one set for the librarian at St. Timothy's. She was tickled pink. So was I, because it was so darn FUN!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-60676091969490140572014-03-21T11:57:00.000-07:002014-03-21T11:57:24.992-07:00Cricut Explore is Out of This World!I am so in love with my new Explore that I have been crafting every day (instead of blogging - so sorry). But I have been taking pictures and keeping notes so I am going to start a Cricut Explore series to share all that I have been up to! First a sneak peek at some of the fun things I have been working on:<br />
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Details, tutorials and more Cricut Explore information coming soon!Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244768274591767827.post-5720091315143003982014-03-10T19:51:00.000-07:002014-03-10T19:52:23.449-07:00Cricut Imagine and FCCB challengeThis week's challenge on the <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog</a> is to create a project based on the sketch below:<br />
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I decided to use my Cricut Imagine since it had been a while since I had played with my big boy. Originally I had put together a really sweet card using Lori's Garden but wouldn't you know it, my ink was running out so the colors printed weird. I put in a new ink cartridge and ran my project again but this time the print/ blade calibration was out of whack. I tried everything short of kicking the machine, but I couldn't get it back on track so I changed my design to graphics that did not require precision alignment like the ornate images on Lori's Garden. Instead, I used the Imagine Cartridge "Word of Mouth" to make this card:<br />
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While it did not turn out as kitchy as I had hoped I think the artwork for this cut is really cute. I had to do a lot of "fudging" to cover up the exaggerated white edges and short margins that resulted from poor print/ blade alignment. I used brown chalk ink to cover up the white edges. In hind sight, I should have gone back and created a larger circle to compensate for the awkward negative space on the right but I was frustrated and kind of sad that my Imagine was declining.<br />
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I knew this day would come sooner or later, I just didn't think it would come so soon. I am praying that the machine will regain its functionality if it stays off for a couple of days. Once I find a bit of time to research fixes online, I will say a little prayer and take another pass at getting the print/ cut alignment fixed. Jilliene Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01634260991789944604noreply@blogger.com2