Posts Tagged ‘Art Deco’
Memories of Summer Mini Album
Hello, Kristen Swain here with a summer memories album that will be sure to warm you up as you look through it during the cold winter months. I created this simple album focusing on keeping my die cut elements large, my photos about wallet sized and using bright colors. I used all cardstock so I kept costs down but was able to keep colors on each page.
Using a plain album, I decided that using spray mist would help me add background color, without the difficulty of trimming off paper at the edges of the cover. I used a lime and a jack frost color, then added in a spray and larger drops of turquoise across the front and back of the album. There is a touch of glitz as well. Then I cut some bright colorful letters for the title, adding in a bright sun as well, and I used brown for the rest of the title, so it would stand out, but not be the strongest color on the front.
I created the inside album pages by cutting 8.5 x 11 paper to fit, punching holes where I would thread the album together later. Next, I thought about which photos I wanted to use, printed them out and searched in Cricut Craft Room for images to go along with my page. Details on each page include banner pieces. These are easily cut from strips of paper that with a triangle shape notched out from the ends with scissors. Add bright coordinating buttons tied with twine bows. I kept my journaling simple, handwriting it with a journaling pen.
Simple, easy, and colorful. I hope you have enjoyed my summer album. I have left space to add more pages as we continue our summer activities.
Take care!
Designed by: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Gypsy Handheld Design Device, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Campin’ Critters, Carousel (Digital), Life is a Beach, Lite Crocs Rule, Art Deco, Something to Celebrate, Gypsy Font
Other Supplies Used: Cardstock (American Crafts), Buttons, Twine, Wiggle Eyes, Album (Creative Imaginations), Pen, Glitter, Spray Mist (Tattered Angels & Maya Road), Adhesives
Taking a Closer Look!
Last week we introduced you to the March Hello Thursday cartridges. Today we wanted to give you a closer look at four of the new cartridges by sharing the Cut Books with you! Below you will find the Cut Books for Imagine Contemporary Nature, Art Deco, Spring Cottage, and Paper Dolls Teen Scene. You will be able to see each cut on the cartridges cut out and assembled, and it will give you a much better idea of all the amazing artwork contained on each cartridge. Enjoy! Be sure to check back later tonight for a look at this week’s NEW Cricut Craft Room Exclusives. See you then!
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Cricut Imagine® Pattern Cartridge, Contemporary Nature
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Cricut® Seasonal Cartridge, Spring Cottage
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, Art Deco
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, Paper Dolls Teen Scene
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MARCH Hello Thursday!
WELCOME to the MARCH Edition of Hello Thursday! Just wait until you see all that we have in store for you! Great new artwork to help you with your Spring projects, projects for teens, home decor projects, and more! 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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Cricut Imagine® Pattern Cartridge, Contemporary Nature
Embrace the beauty of nature with the Contemporary Nature cartridge! This cartridge is filled with gorgeous and sophisticated nature-themed patterns that are perfect for your creative projects. The ready-to-make projects include tags, borders, and accents. Use the latest Cricut Imagine® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. Design, print, and cut together to take all of your creative projects to the next level.
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NATURAL LOVE by Charity Hassel
Designed By: Charity Hassel
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Contemporary Nature
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug African Weave Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Cardstock (Bazzill), Patterned Paper (Imagine Contemporary Nature cartridge), Twine (Pink Paislee), Brads (Bazzill), Buttons, Adhesives
CRICUT CUTS:
- Size all tag and border sheets at fit to page, print and cut.
- Print patterned papers using Imagine Contemporary Nature cartridge.
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HELLO by Cindy Royal
Designed By: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine Contemporary Nature
Other Supplies: Cardstock, Sticker Sentiment (SRM Press), Black 3D Paint, Adhesives
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Cricut® Projects Cartridge, Chip Décor
Give your letters now life with the Chip Décor cartridge! This cartridge was exclusively designed to coordinate with the CHIP DECOR letters, icons, and words available at Hobby Lobby. With Cricut® Projects cartridges, you can create unique and customized projects for your home, family, and friends. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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FAMILY by Provo Craft Design Team
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MONOGRAM by Provo Craft Design Team
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Cricut® Seasonal Cartridge, Spring Cottage
Give your projects a touch of the English countryside with the Spring Cottage cartridge! This seasonal cartridge is filled with spring-themed designs including flowers, a gazebo, a fountain, and a window box. You will also love the 3D strawberry and berry basket that are on this cartridge. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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STRAWBERRY BASKET by Cindy Royal
Designed By: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Imagine Machine, Cricut Expression 2 Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Spring Cottage Seasonal, Imagine Enjoy the Seasons (patterned paper)
Other Supplies: Cardstock, Patterned Paper (Imagine Enjoy the Seasons cartridge), String, Ribbon, Buttons, Adhesives
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SPRING IN BLOOM FRAME by Kristen Swain
Designed By: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Spring Cottage Seasonal
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Julie’s Garden Embossing Folder, Cardstock (American Crafts, Bo Bunny), Gems (KaiserCraft), 8″ x 10″ white painted frame, Spray mists, Sand paper, Letters (American Crafts), Adhesives
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, Art Deco
Jazz up your creative projects with the Roaring Twenties–inspired Art Deco cartridge! This cartridge is filled with all the bold lines and geometric shapes that are the hallmark of that era. You will also fall in love with the striking, coordinating fonts that are included. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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SOAR by Kristen Swain
Designed By: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Machine, Cricut Imagine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug
Cricut Cartridges Used: Art Deco, Imagine Vintage Papers
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Skyward Embossing Folder, Cardstock (American Crafts), Glitter, Button, Twine, Foam Tape (Glue Arts), Adhesives
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ALEX’S BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS by Jillian Deiling Cassity
Designed By: Jillian Deiling Cassity
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Art Deco
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts, The Paper Studio), Patterned Paper (Echo Park Paper), Letter Stickers (Bella Blvd), Buttons, Adhesives
CRICUT CUTS:
Art Deco Cartridge:
- Plane1 cut at 2.5″ in gray cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2.5″ (with shift) in yellow cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2.5″ (with layer feature) in light blue cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2.5″ (with layer feature plus shift) in red cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2″ in gray cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2″ (with shift) in yellow cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2″ (with layer feature) in light blue cardstock
- Plane1 cut at 2″ (with layer feature plus shift) in red cardstock
- Curtain Call font at 1″ in red cardstock (Spell out “BIRTHDAY”)
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Cricut® Everyday Cartridge, Paper Dolls Teen Scene
Create stylish and trendy projects with the Paper Dolls Teen Scene cartridge! This cartridge has three girl dolls and two boy dolls, and each doll has ten hairstyles and twenty outfits. The clothes and hairstyles are interchangeable for dolls of the same pose so you get just the look you want. Use the latest Cricut® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.
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BIRTHDAY GIRL by Michele Kovack
Designed By: Michele Kovack
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Dolls Teen Scene, Life is a Beach
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts: white/yellow/pink, Papertrey Ink: blue, cream, yellow), Patterned Paper (Pink Paislee), Tissue paper, Shell from Stick Pin (K & Company), Twine (Pink Paislee), Stamp (Papertrey Ink), Ink (black, brown), Chalk, Dimensional Foam Circles, Rhinestones, Copic Marker, Sand, Spray adhesives, Adhesives
CRICUT CUTS:
Paper Dolls Teen Scene Cartridge:
- Cut 1<C-Wkot-s> at 5” using cream paper
- Cut 1<C-Sport> at 5” using black paper
- Cut 1<C-Summer> at 5” using yellow paper
- Cut 1<S-Sumr-s> at 5” using pink paper
- Cut 1 <S-Sumr-s> at 1” using blue paper
- Cut 1<C-Summer> at 1” using yellow paper
- Cut 2<C-Sunday> at 5” using white and yellow paper
- Select Layers function, hide detail cuts and cut 1 <SurfBord> at 5 ½” using white paper
- Select Layers function and cut 1 <SurfBord> at 5 ½” using blue paper
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YOU DID IT by Ginger Williams
Designed By: Ginger Williams
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Dolls Teen Scene, Phrases, Office Help - Digital
Other Supplies: Cardstock (The Paper Studio), Paper/Stickers (Bella Blvd), Buttons (American Crafts), Brads (Queen & Company), Adhesives
CRICUT CUTS:
Paper Doll Teen Scene Cartridge
- Tyler Workout Body at 5.5″ (all four layers)
- Tyler Sports Wardrobe at 5.5″ (make all cuts twice)
- Tyler School Body at 5.5″ (all four layers)
- You Did It cut at 2.5″
Office Help – Digital Cartridge
- Stars cut at 2″
- Circles cut at 1 3/4″
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Leave a comment along with your Full Name by Midnight, Sunday, March 18th, 2011, telling us which projects and cartridges are your favorites. Next week we will randomly select and announce a WINNER from the comments to win $100 of Cricut.com Credit! Good luck!
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