Design Team Thursday and a Give-Away

Hello Everyone,

This cute LOVE card was made using the Everyday Pop Up Cricut Cartridge. The flower was cut out at 4.25 inches. The card base is also cut out from this cartridge at 5.5 inches. The patterned paper is from the DCWV Playtime Stack (I love this stack because it is printed / made on kraft paper). The twine used in this card is from The Twinery (cappuccino colour). The unique circular sentiment is from Joy's All Around Sentiments Stamp Set. I love the fact that you can interchange and mix-match all the different sentiments! Here is the final product:

GIVEAWAY!

Today, I am giving away the second edition of the

CRICUT MAGAZINE!

To enter this give-away, just leave a comment on this post telling me the next Cricut Cartridge on your wishlist! I will be drawing and announcing the winner next Thursday (April 28th, 2011). I would also love it if you would follow my blog! Thanks for all your support!

Happy Crafting,

Kyle Dadgar

Hanging With My Peeps - Bloghop

Hello Everyone,

Today I am participating in an awesome bloghop created by the talented Miss Amanda from Amanda Crafts and More. Today's project is a cake that is decorated with peeps! The cake is just a plain white cake mix. Ticing is the most yummy strawberry icing ever! It is simple to make, and yummy to eat! Try making a peep inspired cake for your Easter celebration. 

Be sure to check out Amanda's blog for fun giveaways, and a special challenge!

Here is the blog lineup! Happy Crafting,

Amanda @ http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Joy @ http://www.joyslife.com/

Theresa @ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Ruthie @ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Kristal @ http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Rosy @ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/

Jin @ http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/

Tammy @ http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/

Amber @ http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/

Janis @ http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Kyle (You Are Here) @ http://thegreencricut.blogspot.com/

Melissa M. (YOUR NEXT STOP) @ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Ashley @ http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/

Kyle Dadgar

Design Team Thursday - Black and White Birthday Card

Hello Everyone,

This week I created a simple and easy birthday card without using my Cricut. The little boy is a Greeting Farm Stamp. No colouring needed - I just inked him up! The sentiment is from Joy's Father and Son Stamp Set! This card can be whipped up within minutes.

Happy Crafting,

Kyle Dadgar



Fairy Cut - An Alternative to Cricut Cartridges

Hello Everyone,

Today, I thought I would share my thoughts on a computer software that sets your imagination free! It is called Fairy Cut. Fairy Cut works with your Cricut and allows you to cut any True Font, Image or SVG file stored or downloaded onto your computer. 

I looked into other programs that are similar to this product such as Make the Cut and Sure Cuts a Lot, but when trying these programs out, I was very confused due to the complicated software. When using Fairy Cut, there are minimal things you have to do when preparing your image. This makes cutting a whole lot easier! The best feature of Fairy Cut is the ability to Print and Cut with your Cricut Expression, Create, or Baby Bug (the software is also compatible with the Cricut Cake). This feature is great if you do not have  money to purchase the Cricut Imagine. When using Fairy Cut, you also have the option to Create a Rhinestone Project, weld letters or images together, and much more!  If you have any questions regarding this product, their Customer Support is great!

As most of you know, the prices of Cricut Cartridges are increasing! This software is great alternative if cartridges are becoming too expensive for you to buy (of course I will still be buying them!).

If you want to get a closer look at the product, click here. There is a free demo that can also be downloaded here. They also have a great promotion: subscribe to their newsletter, and get 20% coupon rebate! You can also check out their sponsors at: FunTimeScrapbooking and UniversalScrapbook.

I hope this review is useful for everyone that wants an alternative to buying Cricut Cartridges or a new way to set your imagination free!

Kyle Dadgar

The bottom line: I would recommend this product to everyone!

Design Team Thursday - Accent Essentials Card

Hello Everyone,

This simple and easy shaped card can be whipped up within minutes. I used the Gypsy to help me lay-out this card. All elements were cut from the Accent Essentials Card. To bring depth into this card, I used Distress Ink from the one and only Tim Holtz. The beautiful flower on the front of the card is from Recollections! The sentiment is from Joy's Mother and Daughter Stamp Set. I hope I inspired you to make something this week!

Happy Crafting,

Kyle Dadgar