Posts Tagged ‘Aphra Bolyer’
Thankful Heart
Hey everyone! Aphra Bolyer here today to share a layout about what I am most thankful for — my husband and two sons.

To separate the leaf and stripes patterned papers, I cut a border from the Cricut Cake Holiday Cakes Cartridge. It contains several borders and coordinating images.

I created this cluster with cuts from the Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge, which contains a variety of Thanksgiving and fall icons. First, I cut the Leaves strip, added two tones of leaves and adhered it to my page. For my pumpkin, I chose to embellish it with an oak leaf, brad, and jute twine rather than the stem that cut with it.

This banner is actually the Card cut from the Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge. I cut it at 3” and then trimmed off ¼” from each side so that it wouldn’t take up too much of my page. Then, I added another oak leaf and my title, cut twice in two different colors. There are so many card cuts that can be used for grounding your title. Take a closer look at your cartridges. You just never know!
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project, and I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Designed by: Aphra Bolyer
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room Free Online Design Tool
Cricut Cartridges Used: Cricut Thanksgiving Seasonal (Now available digitally through Cricut Craft Room), Cricut Cake Holiday Cakes
Other Supplies: Cardstock, Patterned Paper and Brads (American Crafts), Adhesives, Jute
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
Cut THANKFUL HEART using Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge
- 2” <ThnkfHrt> using blue cardstock
- 2” <ThnkfHrt> using gold cardstock
Cut PUMPKIN using Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge
- 2.5” <PmpkinLr> Real Dial Size Feature using dark orange cardstock
Cut OAK LEAVES using Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge
- 2.0” <LeafLyr> Real Dial Size Feature using maroon cardstock
- 1.5” <LeafLyr> Real Dial Size Feature using maroon cardstock
Cut BANNER using Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge
- 3” <Card> using Kraft cardstock
Cut LEAVES using Thanksgiving Digital Cartridge
- 3.5” <Leaves> using dark brown cardstock
- 3.5” <LeavesLr> using gold cardstock
- 3.5” <LeavesLr> using yellow cardstock
Cut BORDER using Holiday Cakes Cartridge
- 1” <Fall4> x 6 using blue cardstock
- 1” <Fall4> Base Shadow Feature x 6 using dark brown cardstock
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OCTOBER Hello Thursday

WELCOME to the OCTOBER Edition of Hello Thursday! This month is JAM-PACKED with a little something for everyone! Pull out a pen and paper because you are going to need it to write Santa your Wish List! As always, don’t forget to leave a comment on this post for your chance to win Cricut Cash to Cricut.com! (details at the bottom of this post)
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IMAGINE FLORAL EMPORIUM
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BEAUTIFUL CARD by Cindy Royal

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Designed by: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Floral Emporium, Paper Trimmings (Circle Exclusive)
Other Supplies: White Cardstock, Cuttlebug All-in-One 6 X 9 Folder, Cuttlebug All-in-One “Beautiful” Set, Cuttlebug Cricut Companions Paper Lace 2 Embossing Folder Set, Twine, Seam Binding Ribbon, Buttons, Shimmer spray, Sewing supplies
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SPREAD YOUR WINGS LAYOUT by Jennifer Yates



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Designed by: Jennifer Yates
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Floral Emporium, Straight from the Nest, Accent Essentials
Other Supplies: Cardstock (kraft), Pink Pom Pom Stickers (Martha Stewart Crafts), Dome Studs (7 Gypsies), Twine, Leaf Stickpins
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CRICUT CUTS:
Straight From the Nest Cartridge
- <branch2> – Fit to Page
- <branch2-s> – Fit to Page
- <Phrase Shadow> <Butterfly1>3.5″ x 3.3″
- <Butterfly2> 2.5″
- <Butterfly2> Phrase – 1.5″
- <Accent47-s> – Fit to Page (Imagine Green background with Pink Roses)
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IMAGINE CHRISTMAS WISH
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CHRISTMAS CARD SET by Charity Hassel




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Designed by: Charity Hassel
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Christmas Wish
Other Supplies: Cardstock (Bazzill), Twine (Pink Paislee), Pearls (KaiserCraft), Rhinestones (Creative Charms), Pink glittered puff paint, Brad/Brown Flocking Powder (Doodlebug Designs), Sentiment Stickers (SRM Stickers)
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CRICUT CUTS:
Select the borders, journaling spots and dicut image. Fit to page and cut.
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HOLIDAY TREAT BOX by Jennifer Yates



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Designed by: Jennifer Yates
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Christmas Wish
Other Supplies: Cardstock (kraft),Doilies/Glitter (Martha Stewart Crafts), Pink Tulle/Snowflake embellishment (Hobby Lobby)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- Treat Box Pattern - Cut @ Fit to Page using Holiday Images/ Pink Background
- Border Strips /Journaling Tags/Embellishments Page - Cut “Fit to Page” (Used Holiday Wreath)
- Tag Page - Cut @ Fit to Page (used Made with Love Tag)
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WINTER FUN LAYOUT by Jennifer Yates


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Designed by: Jennifer Yates
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Christmas Wish, Stretch Your Imagination
Other Supplies: Cardstock (kraft), Black burlap buttons (Nikki Sivils), Letter Stickers (American Crafts), Dimensional Stickers/Snowflake punch (Martha Stewart Crafts), Twine
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CRICUT CUTS:
- <snowman> – 5.0″ Imagine pattern – Blue Snowflake
- <snowman -s> – 7.5″ Imagine pattern – Blue Snowflake
- <snowman> Layers – Black Imagine
- <snowman> Layers – Pink Imagine
- <snowman> Layers – Orange Imagine
- <snowman> Layers/Shift – Black, Pink and Orange Imagine Colors
- Title <Winter-s> – 2.5″ x 2.3″ Green
- Title <Winter> – 2.3″ x 2.3″ Striped Patterned
- <Snowflake> – No patten cut @ 4.0″
- Border Strips /Journaling Tags/Embellishments Page – Cut “Fit to Page”
- Tag Page – Cut @ Fit to Page (used Mittens Tag and Christmas Tree)
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IMAGINE SANTA’S VILLAGE
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ORNAMENT SLIDER CARD by Shantaie Fowler


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Designed by: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Santa’s Village
Other Supplies: Cardstock (white, red), Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland Embossing Folders, Striped ribbon, Seam binding ribbon, Gold tinsel, Sewing machine & thread, Foam tape, Gold elastic cord, Sanding block, Distress ink & sponge, Rubber stamp, black ink, White flocking powder, Adhesives
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CRICUT CUTS:
- ONE Santa and sleigh + all layers
- ONE 5” square merry Christmas red paper
- ONE 4” square red dots paper
- ONE 3.6” scallop circle plaid paper
- ONE 4” scallop circle no color fill red cardstock
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KRINGLE CANDY TREAT BOX by Shantaie Fowler



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Designed by: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Santa’s Village
Other Supplies: Cardstock (white), Striped ribbon, Chunky glitter, Terrifically Tacky Tape, Cellophane, Rhinestones, Adhesives, Foam tape, Tag
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CRICUT CUTS:
- TWO treat box fit to page feature
- ONE Kringles oval sign 2”
- One 3×5 peppermint swirl paper
- One Kringle tag 1”
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TREAT BAGS by Cindy Royal





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Designed by: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Santa’s Village
Other Supplies: Glassine bags, Red string, Treats
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STENCIL Project Cartridge
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WELCOME FALL CARD by Shantaie Fowler


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Designed by: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Stencil, Sophie (Cricut Circle Exclusive) — To find out more about becoming a Cricut Circle Member, CLICK HERE
Other Supplies: Cricut Stencil Material, Patterned Paper (Imaginisce Happy Harvest collection), Cardstock (kraft, dark brown, cream, watercolor paper, recycled packing paper), Cuttlebug 2 x 2 Tiny Tags Die, Sewing machine & thread, Felt, Twin, Linen thread, button, rubber stamp, Walnut distress ink, Dye inks (green, orange, yellow, teal), Foam tape
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CRICUT CUTS:
- ONE <Treelyr> 3.5” stencil material
- ONE <Tree> 3.5” stencil material
- ONE <Label10-S> 3.75” watercolor paper
- ONE <Label10-S> 4” dark brown cardstock
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HALLOWEEN BURLAP PILLOWS by Shantaie Fowler


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Designed by: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Stencil
Other Supplies: Cricut Stencil Material, ColorArts Airbrush System, Sewing machine & thread, Burlap, 18″ pillow forms, Buttons, Black embroidery thread
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CRICUT CUTS:
- ONE <Skull> 11.5” multicut X 2 stencil material
- ONE <Skulllyr> 11.5” multicut X 2 stencil material
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GIRAFFE CARD by Michele Kovack

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Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Stencil, Everyday Pop-Up Cards
Other Supplies: Cricut Stencil Material, Cardstock (green, orange, brown, black), Muslin fabric, Copic Airbrush System & brown Copic marker, Pearls, Glitter, Glossy Accents, Seam binding ribbon, Button, Twine, Brown distress ink
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CRICUT CUTS:
- Cut 1<wood> at 2″
Everyday Pop-Up Cards Cartridge
- Select Layer 2 function and cut 1 <Giraf-s> 3 3/4″
- Cut 1 <Giraffe> at 3 3/4″
- Select Layer 1 function and cut 1 <Giraffe> at 3 3/4″
- Select Layer 1 function and cut 1 <Giraf-s> at 3
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LITTLE PRINCESS FRAME by Michele Kovack


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Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Stencil
Other Supplies: Cricut Stencil Material, Cardstock (black, cream), Designer paper (pink polka dot, black polka dot), Frame, Black spray paint, Rhinestones, Glossy Accents, Silver glitter, Ribbon, ColorArtz Airbrush System, Clothesline clips, Dimensional foam circles
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
- Cut 1 >LtlPrncs> at 3 1/2″
- Cut 1 <Crown> at 2″
- Cut 1 <Wand> at 2″
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YIN YANG TANK TOP by Kristen Swain

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Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Stencil
Other Supplies: Cricut Stencil Material, ColorArts Airbrush System, Tank top
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CRICUT CUTS:
Cut <YinYang> at 4.5 inches
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DESIGNER HINTS: Use the ColorArtz Spray to create your own Tie Dye look, just twist the fabric and spray in a circle, using various colors.
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FAST FOOD LITE
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YOU’RE ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS CARD by Shantaie Fowler



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Designed by: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Fast Food Lite
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Starter Kit Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug 2 x 2 Tiny Tags Die, Patterned Paper/Stickers (Echo Park Paper Splash collection), Cardstock (red, silver, white, blue), Sewing machine & thread, Crimper, Foam tape, Chunky glitter, Walnut distress ink, Sponge, Ribbon, Twine, Buttons
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CRICUT CUTS:
- ONE <Chips> +layer 4”
- ONE <Chipbag-S> 4”
- ONE <Chipbag> 4”
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DESIGNER’S HINT: I used the cut negative as a template to hand cut 2 additional chips, and ruffled them with paper crimper. Chunky glitter looks like sea salt when applied in small amounts.
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YOU’RE MY HERO CARD by Kristen Swain

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Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Fast Food Lite
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug D’vine Swirl Embossing Folder, Cardstock (American Crafts), Letter Stickers (Nikki Sivils), Chipboard letters (American Crafts), Pin (Pink Paislee), Buttons, Twine
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CRICUT CUTS:
- <Philly> cut at 4.75 inches in bread color cardstock
- <Philly-s> cut at 4.75 inches in tan cardstock
- <Philly> LAYER cut at 4.75 inches in green cardstock
- <Philly-s> LAYER cut at 4.75 inches in brown cardstock
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CONGRATULATIONS, HOT DOG! CARD by Cindy Royal

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Designed by: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Fast Food Lite, Imagine Country Carnival (patterned paper)
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug D’vine Swirl Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Candy Cane Stripe Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug All-in-One 6 x 9 Folder, Cuttlebug All-in-One “True Love” Embossing Set
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PET SHOP LITE
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PET RECORD FOLDERS by Roree Rumph





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Designed by: Roree Rumph
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Pet ShopLite, Elegant Edges
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper and Brads (Basic Grey)
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
Cut DOG using Pet Shop Cartridge
- 3” <Lab> using yellow patterned paper
- 3” <Lab-s> using yellow patterned paper
- 3” Layer Feature <Lab> using black patterned paper
- 3” Layer Feature <Lab-s> 2 x using blue patterned paper
Cut CAT using Pet Shop Cartridge
- 2.5” <Persian> using black patterned paper
- 2.5” <Prsian-s> using white patterned paper
- 2.5” Layer Feature <Persian> using white patterned paper
- 2.5” Layer Feature <Prsian-s> using white patterned paper
Cut BIRD using Pet Shop Cartridge
- 2.5” <Parakeet> using brown patterned paper
- 2.5” <Praket-s> using blue patterned paper
- 2.5” Layer Feature <Parakeet> using blue patterned paper
- 2.5” Layer Feature < Praket-s > using yellow patterned paper
Cut FRAME using Elegant Edges Cartridge
- 4″ <Swirl1-s> x 3 using brown (2) and yellow (1) patterned paper
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NINI LAYOUT by Jillian Deiling Cassity


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Designed by: Jillian Deiling Cassity
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Pet Shop Lite, Robotz
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts, Bazzill Basics), Patterned Paper (Bella Blvd), Twin, Adhesive (Glue Arts)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- One <lab> in black cardstock at 3 inches
- One <lab> (with shift) in gray cardstock at 3 inches
- One <lab> (with layer feature) in black cardstock at 3 inches
- One <lab> (with layer feature plus shift) in gray cardstock at 3 inches
- Cut “NiNi” (with font feature) in gray cardstock at 1.5 inches
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SWEATER WEATHER LITE
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CHRISTMAS TAGS by Roree Rumph






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Designed by: Roree Rumph
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Sweater Weather Lite
Other Supplies: Cardstock (Bazzill Basics), Patterned Paper (Pink Paislee), Twine (Jillibean Soup), Buttons (Basic Grey), Ribbon
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
Cut MITTEN using Sweater Weather Cartridge
- 3” <Mitten> x 2 (flip one) using plaid patterned paper
- 3” <Mitten-s> using red cardstock
- 0.75” <Heart1-s> using red cardstock
Cut STOCKING using Sweater Weather Cartridge
- 4” <Stocking> x 2 (flip one) using polka dot patterned paper
- 4” <Stocking-s> using red cardstock
Cut SNOWFLAKE using Sweater Weather Cartridge
- 3” <Snwflke1> x 2 using blue patterned paper
- 3” <Snwfk1-s> using white patterned paper
Cut ICE SKATE using Sweater Weather Cartridge
- 3” <Skate> x 2 (flip one) using white patterned paper
- 3” <Skate-s> using blue patterned paper
Cut CANDY CANES using Sweater Weather Cartridge
- 3.5” <CandyCne> x 4 (flip two) using red patterned paper
- 3.5” <CndyCn-s> x 2 (flip one) using white patterned paper
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MERRY ANGEL CARD by Juliana Michaels


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Designed by: Juliana Michaels
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Sweater Weather Lite
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts), Kraft paper (Jillibean Soup), Button (Basic Grey), Distress Ink (Ranger), Jute
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CRICUT CUTS:
Card Base:
- 6.00″ <HollyBdr> + Shift + Font from kraft paper
Angel:
- 3.20″ <Angel2> from kraft paper
- 3.20″ <Angel2> + Shift from maroon cardstock
Snowflake: (Background behind angel)
- 3.80″ <Snwflke1> from cream cardstock
- 3.80″ <Snwflke1> + Shift from cream cardstock
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GO CANADA!
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CANADA LAYOUT by Jana Eubank



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Designed by: Jana Eubank
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Go Canada!
Other Supplies: Cardstock (black), Patterned Paper/Ribbon/Die Cut Paper/Dimensional Sticker/Decorative Brad (My Mind’s Eye), Baker’s Twine, Transparency (Me and My Big Ideas), Sewing machine & thread, Brown/Black Distressing ink, Black 1/4″ eyelet, Black journaling pen
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CRICUT CUTS:
Canada Phrase
- Cut TWO 1.75″ Phrase Feature <Canada> using red polka dot patterned paper
- 1.75″ Phrase Feature <Canada-s> using black cardstock
Heart Tag
- 2.5″ <HeartTag> using black cardstock
- 2.5″ <HrtTag-s> using red polka dot patterned paper
- 2.5″ Layer Feature <HeartTag> using cream cardstock
Mounty Hat
- 1.5″ <Mounty> using brown cardstock
- 1.5″ <Mounty-s> using black cardstock
- 1.5″ Layer Feature <Mounty> using cream cardstock
Leaf
- 2.25″ Monogram Feature <Sktchwan> using red striped patterned paper
- 2.2.5″ Monogram Feature <Sktwan-s> using black cardstock
Territories in Background
- 1.5″ Phrase Feature <BrtshClm>, <Alberta>, <Manitoba>, <Ontario>, <Quebec>, <NewBrswk> <NovaScta>, <Yukon>, <NrtwstTr>, <Nunavut>
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GO CANADA CARD by Aphra Bolyer


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Designed by: Aphra Bolyer
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Go Canada!
Other Supplies: Cardstock (Bazzill Basics), Patterned Paper (Bella Boulevard), Button (Basic Grey), Jewel (Imaginisce), Baker’s Twine (Doodlebug), Toothpick
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
Cut LEAVES using Go Canada Cartridge
- 5.25” <Recycle> Real Dial Size using red patterned paper
- 2″ <Sktchwan> using white cardstock
Cut BEAVER using Go Canada Cartridge
- 4″ <Beaver> using brown cardstock
- 4″ <Beaver-s> using Kraft cardstock
- 4″ <Beaver> Layer using black cardstock
- 4″ <Beaver-s> Layer using white cardstock
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NEW TESTAMENT

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NATIVITY SET by Ginger Williams



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Designed by: Ginger Williams
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: New Testament
Other Supplies: Cardstock (brown, flesh), Patterned Paper (Basic Grey)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- Mary: All of the layers of <Mary2> except the Shadow, cut at 4″
- Joseph: All the layers of <Joseph1> except the shadow, cut at 4″
- Shepard with sheep on shoulders: All the Layers of <Shphd1> except the shadow cut at 4″
- Angel: All the layers of <Angel1> except the shadow and halo, cut at 3 3/4″
- Camel: All layers except the shadow of <Camel>, cut at 3 3/4″
- Riding Wise Man: All layers of <Wiseman3> except the shadow cut at 3 3/4″
- Kneeling Wiseman: All layers of <Wiseman2> except the shadow cut at 3 3/4″
- Sheep: All layers of <Lambs> except the shadow, cut at 1 1/4″
- Kneeling Shepard: All layers of <Shepard3> except the shadow, cut at 3 3/4″
- Wiseman: All layers of <Wiseman1> except the shadow, cut at 4″
- Baby Jesus: All layers of <BbyJesus> except the shadow and halo, cut at 2 1/2″
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BIBLE BOOKMARKS by Lisa Falduto



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Designed by: Lisa Falduto
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: New Testament
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Oriental Weave Embossing Folder, Cardstock (black, dark brown, lt. brown, blue, gold, ivory), Craft Plastic sheet (Bazzill Basics), Swirl rubber stamp, Permanent black ink, Gold glitter, 2-Way Glue pen, Gold embossing powder, Heat gun, Embossing Pad, Brayer, 6″ Brown ribbon
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CRICUT CUTS:
- 5″ Joseph1 black (set aside black cut out center for other bookmark); 5″ S-Josep1 brown; 5″ Joseph1 clear plastic (multi-cut 4)
- 2″ Bible dark brown, 2″ Bible-s Ivory; 2″ Layer1 Bible-s Lt. Brown; 2″ Layer1 Bible-s gold, 2″ Layer2 Bible blue
- 1 1/4″ Crosses Camel gold
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DESIGNER HINTS:
- Emboss 5″ brown cross, use brayer to spread ink on top, use gold embossing powder heating to melt.
- Stamp on clear plastic
- Use glue pen on cross heart and add gold glitter
- Use stamp and permanent black ink pad to stamp design on clear cross
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NOAH’S ABC ANIMALS
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NOAH’S ARK CANVAS by Charity Hassel



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Designed by: Charity Hassel
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Noah’s ABC Animals
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders (Tiny Mosaic, Mesh, Japanese Scales, Distress Stripes), Cardstock (Bazzill), Patterned Paper (Echo Park Paper, SEI), Ink (Colorbok), Journaling pen (American Crafts)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- 1 cut <ark> and all layers at 7 and 3/4″ . Emboss with distressed stripes embossing folder.
- 2 cuts 6″ <giraffe> and all layers
- 1 cut 3 and 3/4″ <elephant> and all layers. Emboss gray cardstock with mesh embossing folder.
- 1 cut 1/2″ <mouse> and all layers.
- 2 cuts 2″ <flip> <alligator> and all layers. Emboss green cardstock with tiny mosaic embossing folder.
- 1 cut 3 and 1/2″ <flip> <ostrich> and all layers. Emboss gray cardstock with japanese scales embossing folder.
- 1 cut 1 and 1/2″ <chicken> and all layers.
- 1 cut 1 and 1/2″ <monkey> and all layers.
- 1 cut 1 and 1/4″ <parrot> and all layers.
- 2 cuts 2″ <rabbit> and all layers.
- 1 cut 1 and 1/4″ <dove> and all layers.
- 1 cut 5 and 1/4″ <rainbow> and all layers.
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3-D NOAH’S ARK by Charity Hassel
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Designed by: Charity Hassel
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Noah’s ABC Animals
Other Supplies: Cardstock (BoBunny, Bazzill Basics), Inks (Colorbox), Journaling Pens (American Crafts, Martha Stewart Crafts)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- 3″ 3d <ark>, <shift> <ark>, <layer1> <ark>, <layer1> <shift> <ark>, <layer2> <ark>
- 4″ 3d <giraffe> with all layers
- 1″ 3d <pig> with layers
- 1.5″ v3d <lion1> with all layers
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MY ALPHABET BOOK by Kristen Swain







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Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Noah’s ABC Animals, Imagine Nursery Tails (Patterned Paper), Cricut Classic Font
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper (Imagine Nursery Tails Cartridge), Cardstock (American Crafts, BoBunny), Foam tape (Glue Arts), Ink/Sponge, Distressing tool, Button, Twine, Black pen, Wiggle eyes
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CRICUT CUTS:
- A lettering- ABCD etc.. cut at 2.25 inches in kraft CS
- is for lettering- cut at 1 inch in kraft cs
- Title on cover- cut at 1 inch for all letters
- <Rainbow>, <Rainbow-s> ,<Rainbow>LAYER,<Rainbow-s> LAYER cut at 3 inches in cardstock colors
- <Cloud>cut at 1.5 inch in white cs
- USE PHRASE for <Alligator>, <Alligator-s>, <Bear>, <Bear-s>, <Chicken>, <Chicken-s>, <Donkey>, <Donkey-s, <<Owl>, <Owl-s> cut at 2.25 inches in various cardstock and papers
- PHRASE <Panda>, <Panda-s> cut at 2 inches in cardstock and brown paper
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RIBBONS & ROSETTES
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HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEEN BANNER by Roree Rumph


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Designed by: Roree Rumph
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Ribbons & Rosettes
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper (K & Company), Ribbon, Hole Punch (We R Memory Keepers), Sewing Machine & thread
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CARTRIDGE CUTS:
Cut BANNER using Ribbons & Rosettes Cartridge
- 4” <Flwer3Md> x 5 using purple patterned paper
Cut ROSETTES using Ribbons & Rosettes Cartridge
- 1” 1 x 11 Border Feature <Scallop2> x 5 using striped patterned paper
Cut SCALLOP CIRCLES using Ribbons & Rosettes Cartridge
- 1.75” <Flwer7Md> x 5 using black patterned paper
Cut SCARY using Ribbons & Rosettes Cartridge
- 1.5” Rhinestone/Medallion Shadow Feature <Scallop6> using orange patterned paper
- 1.5” Rhinestone/Medallion Shadow Feature <Scallop7> using orange patterned paper
- 1.5” Rhinestone/Medallion Shadow Feature <Flower6> using orange patterned paper
- 1.5” Rhinestone/Medallion Shadow Feature <Flower1> using orange patterned paper
- 1.5” Rhinestone/Medallion Shadow Feature <Crown2> using orange patterned paper
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN CARD by Cindy Royal

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Designed by: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Ribbons & Rosettes, Imagine Vintage Papers (patterned paper)
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper (Imagine Vintage Papers cartridge), Cuttlebug Candy Cane Stripe Embossing Folder, Glitter, 3D paint, Shimmer spray, SRM stickers
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CREATIVE MEMORIES - ’TIS THE SEASON
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UNDER THE TREE LAYOUT by Suzanne Sergi

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Designed by: Suzanne Sergi
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Creative Memories ‘Tis the Season
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper & Cardstock (Creative Memories), Glitter, Rhinestone brads, Stapler & staples
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CRICUT CUTS:
- <star> 3 1/2; <star> 2″
- <Dove-s> 3 1/2
- <Gift-3> 2″; <Gifts 3s> 2″
- <snowflake> 2″; <snowflake> 3″
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‘TIS THE SEASON LAYOUT by Jana Eubank



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Designed by: Jana Eubank
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Creative Memories ‘Tis the Season
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper & Cardstock (Creative Memories), Sewing machine & thread, Rhinestone stickers (Michael’s)
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CRICUT CUTS:
Title Phrase
- Cut TWO 2.75″ Phrase Feature <Doe> using red cardstock & scraps of red patterned paper
- 2.75″ Phrase Feature <Doe-s> using green cardstock
- 2.75″ Phrase Layered Feature <Doe-s> using white cardstock
Holly
- 2.75″ <Holly3> using green cardstock
- 2.75″ <Holly3-s> uisng lt. green patterned paper
- 2.75″ Layer Feature <Holly3> using red cardstock
- 2.75″ Layer Feature <Holly3-s> using white cardstock
Label Journal Spot
- 2.75″ Santa’s Workshop Font Feature <Tree3> usingi red cardstock
- 2.75″ Santa’s Workshop Font Feature <Tree3-s> using white cardstock
Snowflakes
- 2.25″, 2.5″, 2.75″ Sleigh Ride Font Feature <Stockng2> using silver/white striped patterned paper
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HAPPY FALL CARD by Michele Kovack


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Designed by: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Trimmings (Cricut Circle Exclusive), Sentimentals
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Cardstock (cream, kraft, brown, orange), Designer Paper (yellow floral, brown polka dot), Satin ribbon, Acorn & sentiment stamp, Brad, Twine, Stickpins, Glossy Accents, Glitter, Dimensional foam circles, Brown distressing ink, Black ink
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CRICUT CUTS:
- Cut 1 <Acorn-s> at 2 1/4″
- Cut 1 <Acorn> at 2 1/4″
- Select Circle Feature 1 and cut 1 <Acorn-s> at 3 3/4″
- Select Circle Feature 1 and cut 1 <Acorn> at 3 3/4″
- Select tag feature and cut 1 <Lamp1-s> at 3/4″
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN CARD by Jillian Deiling Cassity


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Designed by: Jillian Deiling Cassity
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Trimmings (Cricut Circle Exclusive)
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts), Patterned Paper/Die Cut (My Mind’s Eye), Rhinestones (Zva Creative), Adhesive (Glue Arts)
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CRICUT CUTS:
- One <ghost> (with feature 1) in black cardstock at 6 inches
- One <ghost> (with feature 1 plus shift) in gray cardstock at 6 inches
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Halloween Mantel
BOO Frames by Aphra Bolyer
As soon as the first fall wind starts to blow and the calendar changes to October, we are ready to decorate for Halloween. The mantel is a good place to layer on the décor, particularly some homemade decorations.
For my project today, I started with three inexpensive 8” x 10” plain wood frames, my Cricut Expression 2, my Gypsy, some Halloween colored papers, and a handful of cartridges. And I ended up with this fun trio of BOO frames.

First, I painted the frames with black acrylic paint and then finished them off with some Mod Podge for a little texture and shine. I then cut a piece of orange polka dotted paper and inserted it into the frame.
The spooky letters (5.5”) were cut from the Happy Hauntings cartridge and then run through the Cuttlebug with the Polka Dots embossing folder. I used foam adhesive to attach the letters to the center of each frame. (TIP: After you’ve used all your foam circles, cut apart the backing sheet and stretch your supplies. This is especially useful for small areas like the curves of these letters.)
For the B frame, I cut three bats (2.5” and 2.25”) from the Simply Charmed cartridge. To give them a bit of dimension, I added some red brads for eyes and small white triangles for fangs. I also used a black fine-tip marker to draw in a wavy mouth above their fangs.

For the B frame, I cut three bats (2.5” and 2.25”) from the Simply Charmed cartridge. To give them a bit of dimension, I added some red brads for eyes and small white triangles for fangs. I also used a black fine-tip marker to draw in a wavy mouth above their fangs.


The first O frame was spooked up with some ghosts (4”, 3”, and 2.5”) cut from the Mini Monsters cartridge and backed with bright green cardstock. Again, I used foam circles to add them to the frame.

I draped the second O frame with spiders (2.5” and 3”) cut from the Best Images of 2010 cartridge. I used my Gypsy to elongate their webs by unlinking the image and then increasing the height. The small one is 5” long and the second is 7” long. I finished them off with buttons tied with baker’s twine.
I propped my frames up on my mantel, but you could just as easily hinge them together and stand them on the mantel or add a ribbon loop and hang them!

Designed by: Aphra Bolyer
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2, Cuttlebug, Gypsy
Cricut Cartridges Used: Happy Hauntings, Simply Charmed, Mini Monsters, Best Images of 2010
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Patterned Paper (Echo Park, Bella Boulevard), Cardstock (white, purple, lime green), Red Brads (Doodlebug), Green Buttons (American Crafts), Black ink, Black journaling pen, Pop dots, Baker’s Twine (Doodlebug).
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