Chicks Dig me!

Good Morning!
 This is Jen from 3 Cats and a Bug!  This week at SweetSaddyDiva's  the design team is doing anything that uses 3 or more Cricut cartridges. I went with the "or more" part and used 5 cartridges.

For Easter, my daughter bought my Grandson the cutest lil outfit! The shirt says "Chicks dig me" and he was so adorable in it. I had to buy him a huge bunny for Easter since he's too little for an Easter basket.   So, on to my layout.

 I cut out two different chicks, one from Easter 2010, cut @ 3 and one from A Child's Year, cut @ 4. I embossed the chick from ACY and debossed the other one and then colored it in.

I cut the bunny from Easter 2010, cut @ 6 and embossed that one also.

I added stickles to his ear, white enamel accents on his tail and black enamel accents for his eye.

Also from the Easter 2010 cartridge I cut out two eggs, cut @ 2.5.  I added stickles, gems and used my viva decor pen to decorate them.

I cut the words "Dig Me" from Cindy Loo, cut at 3.5. I embossed the D and M, added stickles and a gem to decorate them. I also cut out a bow for the chick, cut @ 1 from Easter 2010 and added a matching gem to that.

I cut out the word Chicks from Straight From The Next, cut @ 3.5. I embossed the heart and used my white gel pen to decorate the letter.

For the grass I used MS Birthday Cakes Cartridge. I welded two pieces together, each cut @ 2 twice for both layers. I only wanted each piece to go 12 inches.

On the light green grass I used my thumb nails to curl up the tips. When I glued the two pieces together, I just ran a strip of glue on the bottom half so that the grass would still stick up. I did it the same way when I glued it to my background paper.

Thanks for looking!

Welcome to the Original Disney Pixar Blog Hop! A special shout out to Shawn from MyCutSearch for organizing and making this hop outstanding!

Did you hear that there is a Grand Prize for one lucky Winner?  Yes there is!  The grand prize is a ScrapN Easel-Ette! I have the ScrapNEasel and I absolutely love it! 

If you arrived here from Amy Chomas, then you are in the right spot!  She has some amazing pen holders and other accessories.  Be sure to check them out.  If you arrived here first, after you see mine then head over to Shawn because you do not want to miss any of the projects.

I created a banner with the Mike's from the Cricut cartridge Disney/Pixar - Best of Pixar.  They were cut out at 3 1/2 inches.

I used some stampin up colored cardstock and patterned cardstock from cosmo cricket.

For the banner, I used the cricut cartridge All Mixed up.  I also, used it to cut some circles on Mike's background.

I picked up some green tule to string up the banner. 

Doesn't Mike just look so cool! When you go to Disney World, be sure to check out his show. 

I'd like to say that the spikes were cut on the cricut but, I actually hand cut it.

Be sure to enter for your chance to win the grand prize of a choice of a ScrapN Easel-Ette or Scrap'N Easel!  Thanks Marlo for the donation!  Also, a drawing for a bow maker! wow!  Be sure to check out the details on Shawn's blog, if you haven't yet.

If you love to craft like I do, be sure to check out Blitsy often for amazing deals!  I love saving on crafting items and it helps the budget or at least gets you more for your money.  They have new items three times a week and I've ordered from them a number of times.

I thought that I would share a prize of my own.  Please become a follower of my blog by clicking on the follow button to the right, check out my blog post about the Graphic 45 new releases showcased at CHA by clicking here! or here! and share one of those posts on your personal facebook page tagging SweetSassyDiva and stating which new collection you like best.  I will pick one lucky person to win a Graphic 45 8x8 pad.  The hardest part is choosing your favorite collection.  Which is your favorite? 

Your next stop is Jenny.

Here is the line up:

Day Two - January 20th


Shawn
Amy Chomas http://amychomas.blogspot.com/
YOU ARE HERE http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Tami http://www.scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/
Claire http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/
Kim http://uscrap2.blogspot.com/

CHA Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks: Secret Garden!

I am so excited to introduce to you if you have not seen it yet, the second release from Graphic 45 at CHA.  Secret Garden....

Secret Garden

Unlock the door to inspiration and joy with Secret Garden, a bright Spring-inspired collection by Graphic 45. Take a journey into an enchanting land where sun-kissed flowers bloom and songbirds sing with delight. With Secret Garden all of your craft creations will flourish with elegance and dazzling vintage charm. Each splendid page of Secret Garden is a celebration of the renewal of Spring, bathed in the classic Graphic 45 pastel color pallet. Rosy pinks, fresh greens, sunshine yellows, heavenly violets, azure blues and delicate cream dance amid a myriad or graceful floral designs. This incredible new collection includes 12 beautiful double-sided papers, 12x12 and 8x8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, sticker sets, stamps and introducing three new cardstock embellishments, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, and Banners.  Along with a 6x6 paper pad including 36 sheets with coordinating Patterns and Solids.  With the new Secret Garden collection from Graphic 45 everything will be coming up roses!

"Secret Garden"

"Springtime"

"Leafy Treetops"

"Seed Fairy"

"Beautiful Blooms"

"Sun Kissed"

"Pretty Primrose"

"Meadow Lark"

"Posy Patch"

"Coming Up Roses"

"April Showers"

"May Flowers"

12x12 Paper Stack

Order Graphic 45 Secret Garden 12x12 2 sheets of 12 double sided designs $19.99 plus shipping in USA. For other lines and shipping rates, please include in comments. Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment.

8x8 Paper Pad

Graphic 45 Secret Garden 8x8 2 each of 12 papers $10.99 plus shipping usa Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment.

Secret Garden ULTIMATE Package

I want it all Secret Garden ULTIMATE Package. This ULTIMATE package consists of 1 each of 12 of the 12x12 papers, 1 8x8 pad, 1 12x12 pad, 1 package each of Banners, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, Chipboard Die-cuts 1 & 2, 6x6 Patterns & solids Pad, Cling Stamp Secret Garden 1, 2 and 3 stamps. $115.99 plus shipping usa International shipping rates on this ULTIMATE Package is available but, I will have to provide a shipping quote to you. Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment.
For those not wanting the stamps but, everything else in the Secret Garden ULTIMATE Package above then, the ESSENTIALS Care Package below is what you are looking for!

This ESSENTIALS Care Package consists of 1 each of 12 of the 12x12 papers, 1 8x8 pad, 1 12x12 pad, 1 package each of Banners, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, Chipboard Die-cuts 1 & 2, 6x6 Patterns & solids Pad. $84.00 plus shipping within the USA. International shipping rates on this Essentials Care Package is available but, I will have to provide a shipping quote to you. Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment.

They are also offering for the very first time 6x6 paper stacks! It offers patterned and coordinating solid paper.

Graphic 45 Secret Garden 6x6 paper pad $7.49 plus shipping usa Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment.

For those wanting the basic taste of Graphic 45 Secret Garden, this is for you!

Graphic 45 Secret Garden 1 each of 12 double sided - 12x12 papers $11.99 plus shipping in the usa. Note: Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden are pre-orders and the manufacturer estimates they will ship in February. I do not have an exact ship date until I have my tracking information in February. I will update you when these ship and provide a tracking number at the time of shipment. I will ship in the order that I receive your order and payment. If you are international outside of the USA, shipping is available for the I want it all French Country Passport Package (with stamps) or the Essentials Care Package (without stamps) listed further up on this email or blog post. Additional accessories are available for these items. If you would like to add them to your order, please leave a note in the comments and I will modify your order and shipping. If you would like to order the Graphic 45 French Country, I will be taking pre-orders for those as well starting now. You can view and buy them, just Click here! for details and buying options.