PROJECT #47 - LOST CRICUT TOOLS SOLUTION

Hello crafters.  Ok..... so I got a little frustrated today while I was using my Cricut.  

I kept misplacing my Cricut tools!  

(An invisible Leprechaun keeps stealing my tools)lol!!!  

So this is what I came up with!

Here is how I did it..... 

I cleaned the tools and the Cricut w/rubbing alcohol.  

I used Sticky Back Velcro (from Walmart) and applied the 

hook side (the rough side) of the velcro 

to the Cricut where it's most accessible and doesn't get in the way.   

T

hen I applied the 

loop side (the soft side) of 

the velcro around the handles of the tools.

 BAM!

 Stuck em' to the Cricut!  

Now, this will be their permanent home.    

No more lost tools!

 (now I have to remember to put them back right after I use them...hehehe)

** REMINDER** 

Tomorrow, Friday, the 3rd,

 I will be picking the winner for the Cricut Cartridge, 

Trim The Tree,

 using Random.org! 

Click HERE  to check out the Blog Hop,

 post a comment and subscribe,

if you haven't done so already.  

There's still a chance to win!

 Thanks for stopping by!

BUG HUGS!

Busy Bug Babble... HEARTLAND PAPER CLOSING!

Hello crafters,  the scoop is.....if you live in or around Salt Lake City, Utah,  Davis County, Taylorsville areas, HEARTLAND PAPER, a scrapbook, craft store, is going out of business.  They are selling everything in their store.  I don't know if they are reducing the prices but if you are looking for scraproom furniture, etc, you should go check it out.  They open at 10 am today, Thursday.  

Here are their addresses:

Bountiful:

616 West 2600 South

Bountiful, UT 84010

801-294-7166

&

Taylorsville:

5794 South Redwood Rd

Taylorsville, UT 84123

801-963-6101

Here is their ad:

HAPPY SHOPPING!

BUG HUGS!

Project #46 - Vinyl Winter Car Decal - Snow Family.

Hello crafters.  I just wanted to say

to everyone who hopped on by, posted a comment & 

subscribed to my blog during Jen's  Blog Hop yesterday. 

 You guys are so inspiring.

 I totally enjoy sharing my love for this craft with you all. 

 Now that you are here and got a little taste,

you are in for a treat! 

 As you guys may have already noticed, 

 I love using my 

Cricut, Gypsy and Imagine

 to create these fabulous masterpieces!!! 

(Here I go cracking myself up again )

For this project,  I just couldn't leave the 
rear window of my van looking so dreary...
after removing my Thanksgiving Turkeys.  
(If you haven't seen the pictures, check out my thanksgiving post below) 

not with all that clean canvas just glaring back at me 

when I look in the rearview mirror!

I had to get my 

VINYL ON!!

again......
Say hello to my...
snow~family!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a fabulous day.

BUG HUGS!!!

Project #45 - Wednesday Blog Hop!

Hello crafters!  

Happy Wednesday, & welcome to the Blog Hop.  

The party start over at Jen's Blog ~ http://jennyscards.blogspot.com.

 Take a look around, I hope you enjoy what you see!

Before you go,  make sure to 

leave  a comment and subscribe to my blog, 

 for a chance to win some 

Blog Candy!

 (Details Below)

Thanks for HOPPIN' by
(I crack myself up  :-)

Have a Hop~pin'... 
Great Day !

*****BLOG CANDY ALLERT*****

I have some BLOG CANDY to give away! 

 The Winter Collection ~ TRIM THE TREE Cricut Cartridge!  

All you have to do is:

1) Leave a comment, 

2) Subscribe to my blog.  

If you are already a subscriber, you will still be entered in the drawing.

 I'll pick a winner using Random.org on 

Friday, December 3rd!  
The winner will have 1 week to claim your prize!
So come back and visit me on Friday, to see if you won.

 

Next Stop....

Saundra ~ luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com.

Here is the lineup of all the blogs for you to check out!
1. Jen ~  jennyscards.blogspot.com
2. Carol ~ carolssweetcreations.blogspot.com
3. Momo ~ madebymomo.blogspot.com
4. Nicole ~ http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com//
5. Karey ~ www.creativecraftcorner.com
6. Karen ~ thebusybug.blogspot.com <---- me :-)
7. Saundra ~ luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com <---Next stop.
8. Celeste ~ ccscards.blogspot.com
9. Jeanine ~ scrappinwithjc.blogspot.com
10. Roma ~ romascards.blogspot.com
11. Norma  ~ http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
12. Court ~ http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

Bug Hugs!

Busy Bug Babble...Christmas Blog Hop!

Hello Crafters,  I was asked by Jen over at http://jennyscards.blogspot.com to be a part of her Blog Hop on December 1st.  I will have blog candy to give away during the hop.  So make sure you stop by on December 1st,  leave a comment and  subscribe to my blog (if you haven't done so already).  See you Wednesday!  Bug Hugs!

Busy Bug Babble...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Hello everyone....I just wanted to let you all know what I am thankful for this

 Thanksgiving Day!

I am so thankful for all of my faithful subscribers and followers 

who shower me with such wonderful and encouraging comments.

  I am so thankful to share my knowledge and love of this craft

 with you all!  I absolutely enjoy visiting each and

 every one of your blogs to see your crafts and to 

be inspired and challenged!!   

Have a fabulous 

THANKSGIVING! 

 Gobble Gobble!! 

 :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

BUG HUGS!

Busy Bug Babble - Black Friday 2010!

Hi everyone.  I just wanted to share some info about some Black Friday deals I saw over at http://www.creationswithchristina.com.  I don't usually shop on Black Friday, but I think I will brave the crowds and check out Michaels, Roberts and Jo-Aann's for some scrapbooking deals.  You can print these coupons numerous times and use them at any of these stores, they accept competitors coupons! 

Here are some online sales you don't want to miss! Lindy Stamp Gang is having it's biggest sale of the year. Everything is 30% off starting11/26 and ending 11/28. Use Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY. Great time to try out or stock up on your favorite sprays, stains, and mica's..... Generations Crafting...Spend a minimum of $25 and get the Bo Bunny - Sticker Grab Bag for only $1! Spend a minimum of $50 and get the Bo Bunny - Paper and Embellishment Grab Bag for only $5! Want them both? Sure! Just spend $50 minimum and get both for only $6! Here's how: To get the Bo Bunny Sticker Grab Bag for only $1 on Black Friday: Load up you r cart with a minimum of $25 worth of goodies, add the Bo Bunny Sticker Grab Bag to your cart and enter coupon code: BLKFRI1 during checkout! To get the Bo Bunny Paper & Embellishment Grab Bag for only $5 on Black Friday: Load up your cart with a minimum of $50 worth of goodies, add the Bo Bunny Paper & Embellishment Grab Bag to your cart and enter coupon code: BLKFRI5 during checkout! To get the Bo Bunny Sticker Grab Bag AND the Paper & Embellishment Grab Bag for only $6 on Black Friday: Load up your cart with a minimum of $50 worth of goodies, add BOTH Grab Bags to your cart and enter coupon code: BLKFRI6 during checkout! GRAB THESE COUPONS!                                                          Thursdays:                                                  Fridays: Saturdays: Have a Fabulous Thanksgiving! Happy Shopping! BUG HUGS!

Project #44 - Pumpkin Bread Boxed Gifts

Hello crafters.  It's been a while since my last post.  I have been so busy getting ready for Thanksgiving.  I made this Pumpkin Bread and it is to die for!  I never liked any kind of pumpkin pastry but my kids had me try their pumpkin bread from Mimi's Cafe and I was hooked!!  I tried this recipe and it was so delicious!  Here is the recipe:

 Homemade Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

one 15 ounce can of canned pumpkin

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (not self-rising flour)

2 tsp. baking soda

3 cups sugar

4 eggs, beaten

1 cup vegetable oil

1 and 1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1/2 cup raisons (also optional)

2/3 cup water

Glaze :

½ cup powdered sugar

sifted  dash of ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon butter, melted

½ to 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and sugar (or Splenda).

Add the eggs, water, oil and pumpkin.  Stir until blended.

If desired, add the raisons and/or nuts. Mix well, either by hand or with a mixer.

Pour into two lightly greased and floured 9x5" loaf pans.

Bake approximately 1 hour at 350 F (175 C). The test for doneness is the knife test: when a clean knife can be stuck in and removed cleanly.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly (10 minutes).

Then take out of pans to let cool on a rack.

Combine all Glaze ingredients in small bowl and drizzle over cooled bread.

Like banana bread, pumpkin bread tastes better if you wrap it in plastic wrap (Saran wrap, cling film), refrigerate it and wait until the following day to eat it. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be frozen.

Makes 2 loaves.

I decided to make a couple loaves for the kids teachers @ school and for my Visiting Teachers from church.  They loved them.  I created a box to wrap them in. Here is the video:

Bug Hugs!

Busy Bug Babble - Stylish Blogger Award!

I got this award from a dear blogger friend, Jen.  Thanks Jen, for this special award!  You ROCK!   Check out all of her awesome creations over at  -  http://jennyscards.blogspot.com.  Thanks for your thoughtfulness!  Bug Hugs!

Project #43 - "You're the Cat's Meow"

Hello crafters, Robyn over at mypinkstamper.com

 (love her work!)

 is having a CRICUT IMAGINE CHALLENGE!  

Her challenge is to make something using your "Imagine"!  

The winner will receive a FREE Cart 

of their choice donated by 

Custom Crops!!!  

 Ohhh, I hope I win! 

I haven't used my Imagine for a while 

because I have been waiting for some supplies in the mail. 

Here is the card I entered in her challenge!

For my kitty's little pink glitter sweater

 I actually started out with WHITE glitter paper in the Imagine,

 not knowing what would happen. 

The Imagine actually colored the white glitter paper PINK!

  So you can make colored glitter paper from white glitter paper

 in the Imagine! IMAGINE THAT! 

Just one more thing about the Imagine that makes you go

HHmmmmm 

 :-)

 

 I  picked up the I-Rock yesterday 

from Roberts Craft 

and used it for the blue crystals

 on the title, 

nifty little tool!

Thanks for stopping by my blog....

Hope you have a wonderful Friday!

See ya soon!

Bug Hugs!

Project #42 - My MAC "HAD AN ATTACK!" :-)

Hello Crafters,  

MY MAC... HAD AN ATTACK!! 

 I decided to attack my Mac today.  It needed a little dressing up!  

So guess what I did!  Hehehe....time for some vinyl fun!  

I used the Cricut Cartridges 

Home Accent & Home Decor ( I love those carts)

&

 My Gypsy, of course. 

Isn't she just devine!

Hope you like my new, MAC-ATTACK!!, 

Bug Hugs!

 Designed on the Gypsy

More Gypsy...

The front,

The inside, 

 And the Back.  Have a great day!