CRICUT CLASS ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH

This time we will delve into usng Design Studio on the laptop computer.  It is so easy to use, I think the class will be pleasantly surprised by the ability to see the layout, adjust sizes, and weld images together using this program.  In fact, for anyone not sure about buying the program or a Cricut (for that matter) can download a free version of Design Studio by going to http://www.cricut.com/CDS/DesignStudioTrial1.aspx

For anyone just starting taking my classes, I will be happy to offer the Basic beginner or intermediate class at the same time.  Just email me at cornvillecountrycrafts@gmail.com   or call at 928-649-8880

You wil be able to play with the program and look at all of the cartridges out there even by naming an image you might be looking for,  BUT you will not be able to cut any images until buying the software.  It should run around 40 dollars online and 60 in stores. 
PS No, I do not work for Provo Craft, but I sure would like to!!!

Honorable Mention in Copicmarkerscrapbooking.com Challenge

The challenge was to use the acorn digi download from cms site to create a Thanksgiving card.  I used a brown paper sack for the backround and  distressed it using Stamping Up Ink.  The Turkey Day Digi I created myself using GIMP on the computer.

Mobiles Using My Cricut Machine

Here are a few mobiles I am making to sell on Etsy.  I am having fun making them.

Cricut Class #2 in Cornville

Yesterday was a beautiful day for the class and I want to thank all who attended.  We covered cutting stencil material, use of the Cricut pens, cutting Grungeboard and chipboard but we had the most fun cutting the vinyl.  We must remember to change to the deep-cutting blade before cutting the Tim Holtz's Grungeboard!!  16 cuts was abit much for Julie before we realized we forgot to change the blade!!  Called learning the hard way!!!

Stampendous Sketch Challenge 30

Here is my entry for the Stampenduous Sketch Challenge.  I used 2 digi stamps from the copicmarkerscrapbooking.com Thanksgiving Digi-stamp collection. I colored the cornocopia using Copic markers, of course, but too numerous to list.  The word Harvest (also from the Thanksgiving collection) has been altered using GIMP downloaded program to match the backround to the Provo-craft paper from the Earthtones Collection.  The checkered paper is from SU and the ribbon is from cosmocricket.com Trim-Trmeree Vintage #33 collection. The solid paper was run throught the Cuttlebug embossing folder, Foral Fantasy.

This was a fun challlenge was sent to me by Jennifer from Just4funcrafts, I really appreciated the heads up because it gave me Sunday to work on this project.
Happy Halloween everybody.

2 Copies of Pumpkin Boy digi by Dove

I colored the image on the left with Prismacolor Pencils and the one on the right with Copic markers.

I was curious to see how the two images compare.  Let me know what you think! The one on the right appears to have less exposure from the camera, hence it is slightly darker.

contest card for the Magnolia-Licious highlights contest

The card needed to include a Magnolia stamp image (which was easy because I love the products), and a food element.  I used the Tilda stamp and my cricut to furnish the cupcake (Birthday Cake Cart). 
I colored the images with Copic markers from Copicmarkerscrapbooking.com.  The cupcake is sprinkled with glitter from the Art Institute made in Cottonwood, Airzona. 

The paper is from Michaels and the punches from SU.