Want2scrap Blog Hop and a fun Tutorial!

Hi everyone,
I am finally doing much better, thank you so much for all the good wishes. We welcome all of you to our first blog hop with Want2scrap.com
Want2Scrap Scrapbook Manufacturer is proudly sponsoring the Passionately Artistic blog hop! Let me tell you, the line of rhinestone bling and embellishments they currently have is fabulous.  Seriously! If you just can't stop yourself from putting bling on anything that doesn't move, you need to go visit them.  Want to know the best part??  Their prices are really great too.
I’m so happy that you are hopping with us, and leaving fantastic comments for us, with a chance to win fantastic prizes and 2 GIFT CERTIFICATES worth $25.00 plus other goodies.


Here are just a few things to remember...

• Become a follower of  Passionately Artistic and Want2Scrap blogs if you are not already, leaving comments on both sites for all 12 days of Christmas posting for a chance to win.
• Leave as many comments as you wish, blog about it, tell your friends on twitter, facebook.
•                                     not one but 2 fantastic prizes.
• Leave a comment for each designer on the list to be eligible for the grand prize.  Did I mention that there will be two winners of the grand prize??  Yes that’s right.  One winner will be announced on the Passionately Artistic blog and the other winner will be announced on the Want2Scrap blog. On December 18th.
There will be random prizes to all those who stop at every inspiration blog listed on the hop as well as wonderful sponsor prizes too! 

Here are the list of the ladies participating in the blog hop.
http://Passionatelyartistic.com
http://want2scrapco.blogspot.com/
Michele  http://inspireyourcreativity.blogspot.com/
Sandee   http://simplysouthernsandee.blogspot.com
Maggie   http://MaggieLamarre.com
Terrie     http://terriebaileys.blogspot.com/
Tracy     http://thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/
Ellen       http://closeyourears.blogspot.com/
Melissa   http://www.instampingmode.com/
Mimi       http://mycharmingblog-scrappermimi.blogspot.com/
Dana       http://paperdaydream.blogspot.com/
Court      http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
Melissa   http://blog.melissasamuels.net/

Our tradition, is to wake up early like 2-3 am have breakfast, then share a cup of hot cocoa, yep in the middle of the heat in Florida we have hot chocolate :)

I want to share a simple tutorial on how to create a fantastic gift at a fraction of  the cost.
This Frame is sponsored by Marvy Uchida and Want2scrap.


When the frame is open, you can see the back side of the front.

Here is what you will need to recreate this project.

1. Cut  10 flowers from Home Accent  Cricut  Cartridge sizes 4.5, 4, 3.75,3.5,3.25.2.75,2.5,2.25
2. Ink all the edges.  Layer in ascending order to create the large flower, then fold the petals towards the center.
3. Add a clear button to the center, add Want2Scrap bling.  Repeat the same process for the smaller flower.
4. Add the Rhinestones under the petal to create a continuing line, I had to cut the Rhinestones to create the look I wanted which is what I luv about the Rhinestones the flexibility.
5. Cut 2 leaves freehand and place on each side.
6. Repeat the same process for the inside of the frame.

Supplies used:

1. Marvy Uchida frame, Want2scrap bling.
2. Cricut & Gypsy, Home Accent  Cricut  Cartridge.
3. Core’dination Paper, Coloorbok fluid chalk, Blumenthal lansing buttons

Voila you are done.
I appreciate you leaving a comment and following this blog
Have a fabulous day, don’t forget to visit the ladies to see their
If you would like to know about any of the steps, or if you have any questions let me know.  Be sure to leave a way for me to get back to you. Thank you so much!
Maggie

Want2scrap Blog Hop and a fun Tutorial!

Pretty in green, my steady lover (Cuttlebug)

If I was to say I've been in luv with this little machine will be an understatement. I've been completely besotted with this little machine..
So besotted that we have a blog devoted just to this machine.. Cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.

The new line is so sleek and so kewl just like a little purse, but the best part is it's lighter and have it's own onboard storage for the handle..
Here are some pics and a video of me demoing it at CHA at the Provo Craft booth..

Here is a simple card yet elegant.

Grow elegant card

Instructions

1. Cut  3 hearts using Gypsy font  from Cardstock 3.75", 3.5", 2.75" embossed with Cricut Cuttlebug Swiss dot folder , spray with Tattered Angels glimmer mist. Cut 3 hearts in fabric slightly larger, then adhere to cardstock hearts.
2. Cut a mat 4x5" emboss with Cricut Cuttlebug Victorian a2 folder, spray with Tattered Angels glimmer mist. Distress edges.
3. Adhere to base card.

Supplies:

Cardstock :: Coredination
Embellishments :: Sticko sticker, fabric
Tools :: Provo Craft Cricut - Cuttlebug, swiss dots embossing folder #37-1604 , Victoria A2#37-1916

 

Menu for the week!

• MONDAY Arroz con Pollo 
• TUESDAY Slow-Cooker So-Easy Pepper Steak
• WEDNESDAY Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
• THURSDAY Ravioli with Zucchini
• FRIDAY Flank Steak Sandwiches
• SATURDAY Arroz con Pollo leftover

Free sample and coupon here

 Q&A
How to get free produce at Target.
1.Check your Sunday coupons, check Target website for coupons here
2.Use both coupons on sale items. Don't forget to print the coupons at the gift registry section.
3.Print coupon online using the black feature to save ink instead of colour ink
Redplum

Have a great week, keep the questions coming.

PS..don't forget to be a follower and leave comments for the 3 Cricut cartridges giveaway here

The William Sonoma $10.00 Gift Certificate here

Maggie

Pretty in green, my steady lover (Cuttlebug)

Feathers, silk, & brooches!

Hi Everyone,
I've been wanting to clean up some flowers, I've had in my stash for a long time. Today I decided I was going to use some silk flowers and feathers to create brooches to match my wardrobe for Fall..
I've been watching the trend for Fall, orange big chunky accessories are in.

H & M has these large silk brooches starting at $9.99.
Here is an easy way to create yours for just $1.67..

Here is what you will need..
1.Large Silk Flowers
2.Feathers
3.Brooch pins
4.Fabric Glue (fabri-tac from Beacon Adhesive)

Let's start, rearrange the flower so it looks more bouffant, then use the fabric tac to adhere the petals.

 Cut 1 branch of feather in half then adhere to the back of the flower. Then add the brooch let it dry over night by using the Fabri-tac..

Here is the result!  this flower matches my shirt perfectly..

What do you think is it worth $1.67???? leave me a comment let me know what you think?

I challenge you to update your wardrobe with this simple accessory...

Have a fabulous day,

Maggie

PS.don't forget I am giving away not 1 but 3 Cricut Cartridges giveaway here

$10.00 Gift Certificate to William Sonoma  HERE

Feathers, silk, & brooches!

Get excited and make things! Free Cricut Cartridges Giveaway!

Really, this from a poster I saw on a blog... This reminds me of the messages you find in the dove chocolate, not that I really ate the whole bag, I was doing research so I had to eat the bag to see what each messages was......lol

Get excited and make things, mmmmmmm, Yep I got excited (NOT).

Created a layout for a friend..
She wanted it very simple and wanted to use these paperss that are not my style at all..
You will agree with me those colours together is not something I would have put together..oh well, I did create something, not my best, I just couldn't work with these papers for some reason...:(
I kinda feel guilty cause it took me less than 15mtes to make this lo..Using the Cricut and Cuttlebug..

She was happy with the results, that's all that matters right???

Cuttlebug, Provo Craft Cricut, Cricut Cartridges.

My weekly Menu:

This week I have to up my budget a bit since I have company coming, so my bill will be around $71.00 that's feeding 7 people all week..

Monday:
Beef n Broccoli, Winn dixie had them on sale for $.88 a bush. I stock up and flash freeze them. Using left over rice I froze from last week dinner.


Tuesday

Pizza nite with tyson chicken appetizer, strawberry ice cream. Winn Dixie has a special 2 pizza, 1 Breyer ice cream, 1 box of parmesan bread sticks, 1 coke bottle for $13.99, I'm going to get 2 for 28.00..
I plan on going back on Tuesday to get more and deduct it from my budget next week.


Wedn
Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Micheals' had the tri Pasta in their dollar spot for $.40 cents so I brought 10 bags.
I have the chicken marinating in lemon pepper to give it a kick..

Thursday

Beef and Broccoli left over, I need a break from cooking :)

Friday

Roasted Asparagus with capers chicken and garlic rice (courtesy of Rice a roni) :) Big Lot has them on sale for $.49 cents a box, so I picked 10 boxes..:)

Saturday
Going out..

I am working on this post this week.
I am going to tackle my closet and the desk this week. What are you going to tackle this week?

What's on your menu this week? How much are you saving this week?


I am giving away 3 cartridges below.. Home Decor and Once upon a princess, see the info below..

What we are giving away:

• There will be two blog followers winners! each winner will receive 
• a Cricut Home Decor Cartridge
  

• One blog follower will receive a  Once upon a princess Cricut Cartridge

How you can win:

• Leave as many comments as you wish on all the post on this blog, from today till Sept 30th. 

• Follow the blog and tell your friends about this giveaway.

     Winners will be announced on Oct 1st 2010

Please remember: Help spread the word about this giveaway!


Who is eligible:

Everyone! You don’t have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address.

When the giveaway ends:

October 1st. I’ll e-mail the winner(s), and results are always posted here as well. If the winner doesn’t respond within seven business days, a new winner will be drawn.

Have a great day,
Maggie

Get excited and make things! Free Cricut Cartridges Giveaway!

Summer CHA 2010, so surreal! New Provo Craft Cricut Circle!

Hi Everyone,
I don't think one post will do justice to the CHA experience last July in Chicago. Needless to say I didn't see downtown Chicago or much of Rosemont.
My time consisted of the Hotel, Dinner and the Convention Center...

Where do I began? I did help out at the Provo Craft Cricut Circle, since I am a Circle Member.. Are you a Circle Member?

The most exciting part for me was seeing the new Cuttlebug Machine and I have a video filmed by the lovely Christine from Scraptime..

You can see the video here, let me know what you think of the new design and colour combo..

Stay tune as I update more with my experiences from CHA....

ETA: this cuttlebug function the same way, the only thing that is different is the stylish shell and colour..It works the same way as before :)

Scrap Time - CHA Summer 2010 - Provocraft - New Cuttlebug and Folders from Mark Giles on Vimeo.

Maggie

Summer CHA 2010, so surreal! New Provo Craft Cricut Circle!

What could be simpler than 5 measly little goals?

Right???? You would think having 5 simple goals will be very easy to keep, no siree...
when it comes to keeping my desk clean, it seems like I have some type of revulsion to clean desk...

Keeping the studio clean you will think will be my priority #1 right, then you would be wrong...
I'm too busy piling my stashes from Joann, Micheals, online, garage sales, yard sales, than actually finding a home for them right???

You will think goal #3 will be easier, to do??? which is purging the old for more space for the new, nope I always think of something I can do or make with them..

Goal #4 you will think as a blogger I will be eager to participate in other blog challenge right??? not so, I hardly have time to update my own blog let alone to participate in challenges, unless they are for the Cuttlebug challenge blog...

Goal #5 finish my dd baby ablum, after all I got into scrapping so I can commemorate her childhood right??? not so to date I have at least 12 half finished album.

So here's my challenge to myself and you as well. I don't believe in New Year's resolution I never keep them :)

However this I should be able to manage.

1.From now to December finish at least 2 album..

2. Clean my desk

3.Clean the stashes

4. Purge the papers give to Ronald Mcdonald.

5.Participate in at least 2 challenges a month..

That's it right??? I will update you every month and let you know how I'm doing...
Shall we have an incentive for this???
Let me know what you think??

Have a great day,
Maggie

What could be simpler than 5 measly little goals?

Who wants a Cricut Cake?

Hi Everyonbe,
Run don't walk to the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog for a chance to win the amazing Cricut Cake Machine..


More information below:

We are so excited to bring you this wonderful Giveaway at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog...

What do Red Velvet and Cake decorations have in common????

What's Elegant, Rich, Delicious, and you can't wait to have it??

The Newest Tool from Provo Craft The Cricut Cake, of course...

The world's first food safe electronic cutting machine for gum paste, fondant, frosting sheets, and much more!

It is one amazing machine that will help make your sweetest sugar dreams come true!!

It will be available on HSN on April 14th.. Be sure to watch and tell your friends...

AND...YOU CAN WIN ONE RIGHT HERE!!!!!

Our biggest giveaway for this year!

Grand Prize Winner: Cricut Cake and Tie the knot Cartridge

Donated by Provo Craft, our Sponsor

2nd Prize Winner: Elegant Cake Cart signed by Jinger Creative Director for Provo Craft/Paisley Cartridges donated by Provo Craft, our Sponsor

3rd Prize Winner: Pink Journey/Straight from the Nest Cartridges

Donated by PaperPhenomenom

4th Prize Winner: Designer Calendar/ Jubilee Cartridges Donated by Betty Bee Designs

5th Prize Winner: Paper Pack Donated by Celebrity Guest Designer for the month of June,  Teresa Collins

Ms. Betty Swooning over the Cricut!

How to win? easy!

1.Comment on this post telling us what would you do with the Cricut Cake if you were to be our LUCKY WINNER!!
2. For more chances to win:
a)comments on all the posts from yesterday 'til April 30th.
b)Create a post on your blog or in any forum where allowed,
c)update your Facebook Wall, Twitter about this Giveaway.
3.Become a follower of Cuttlebug Challenge to be eligible.

Now things to remember.....

Don't forget to leave a link of places you have posted about this contest and become a follower!




For more Chances to win the amazingly talented Kim and Kris from DIY Dish is also giving away a Cricut Cake, check their awesome video below.. Don't forget to visit their amazing site for ideas..



Have an inspiring week,
Maggie

Who wants a Cricut Cake?

Target $spot and Cuttlebug who would have thunk?

Good Morning,
We excited to be celebrating National Craft Month with you. Everyday you will find great inspiration with the Wow factor..

I'm Maggie with you to share a fun short tutorial on how to turn a T-shirt from the Target $ pot onto a wow T-shirt using the Cuttlebug and a few items..

Supplies:

Cuttlebug Machine, Flower die cut from Provo Craft, fabri-Tac from beacon Adhesives, Fabric, Tulles, Buttons from JHB, thread and needle.

How to:

1.Cut fabric strip to fit onto the Cuttlebug, repeat 3 times to create the layers.

Now it's time to assemble..
2.Layer the flowers

 

Once you have them assembled the way you want..  then glue the layers together with fabri-tac.

 

3.Thread the ribbon to the layers once the glue is dried.

4.Add buttons to the middle of the bottom flowers.

Voila done, wasn't that so easy???

Here's the finish T-shirt again..

I want to see how you decorate your T-shirts leave us a link and a comment tell us what do you htink of this tutorial?

Have an inspiring day!

Maggie

PS don't forget all the prizes we are giving away this month..

Help us spread the word by inviting your friends to become followers..

Raspberry Cuttlebug Giveaway

Target $spot and Cuttlebug who would have thunk?

National Craft Month & Lamp Shade

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to a fantastic month of celebration from International Woman's Day, St Patrick's Day to our favorite ~ National Craft Month!
We plan on creating wonderful inspirations for you with a Wow Factor.

Today we are celebrating the gift of Light. Without light it is hard to create ART!

I’m Maggie with you today as I share a simple tutorial using the Cricut Expression,  Provo Craft Gypsy, and Cuttlebug from Provo Craft

Supplies: Sassafras papers, terrifically tacky tape, glitter from Ek Success (MS), Zip Dry glue, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Colorbok fluid chalk, Brads, Prima Say it in Studs.

How to:
1.Select the shadow on the Accent Essential Cartridge and size to 4 inches, multiply by 2, then down size to 3.5 inches, downsize again to 3 inches, downsize again to 2.5 inches for a total of 8 flowers.



2. Ink the edges, spritz the flowers with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, crumple and let dry for 2 minutes. The smaller flowers add glitter using the EK Success and MS fine gold glitter.

3.Unfurl the flowers a little bit, insert a brad into the center.



4. Use tacky tape and adhere the flowers to the lampshade, add Organza Ribbon for a finishing touch.

5. Adhere Prima Say it in Studs to the sides of the flowers, add the punch butterflies.



Voila, you are done!

Here is the finish Lampshade…wasn’t that easy, eh?



Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment letting us know what you think?

Have an inspiring day!

Maggie

PS. don't forget all the prizes we are giving away this month..

Help us spread the word by inviting your friends to become followers, tweet about the blog..

Raspberry Cuttlebug Giveaway

National Craft Month & Lamp Shade