Today is our very first post for our very first challenge!
Each Friday we will post a challenge with a certain Cricut Cartridge and cut (including page number so you can find the cut in your manual). Your challenge is to show us how you can flaunt that cut! Of course if you don't have that cart, you can use a similar cut from another cartridge.
Our design team will be showing you how they flaunted that cut in their projects to inspire you. Sounds like fun, huh?
But wait.... there's more! (I sound like an infomercial LOL)
Since today is our first challenge, we are also making it a BLOG HOP! Yeah! More details on that right after I show you how I FLAUNTED this week's cut choice.
This week your challenge is to use the Cricut cartridge WINTER FROLIC and the snowman cut on page 29. Show us how you can flaunt this cut! Here's what I came up with:
Card base is Kraft cardstock
Background paper from DCWV The Christmas Combo 180 Stack cut @ 5 1/4" x 4"
"Happy Holidays" cut from same DCWV Christmas stack from a page of various sentiments.
Button and jute from Joann's.
Solid colored papers from Recollections
WINTER FROLIC snowman page 29 cut @ 3"
Now... onto the BLOG HOP!
If you have arrived here from Sandra's blog, you are on the right track. If not, CLICK HERE to start at the beginning. Here's a list of the Entire Design Team on the hop:
Flaunt It Fridays - http://flauntitfridays.blogspot.com/ (start here)
Sandra - http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)
Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Amanda - http://www.myscrappinobsession.com/
Christina - http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/
Stephanie - http://www.alwayscrafting.com/
Jess - http://myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com/
Ruthie - http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Dorcas - http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/
Laurel - http://www.blog.littlepeaceofmyheart.com/
Raven - http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Flaunt It Fridays - http://flauntitfridays.blogspot.com/
For my BLOG HOP project, I made a MINI ALBUM using cuts from WINTER FROLIC.
Ornaments on pages 64 and 65 cut @ 3"
Tag on page 77 cut @ 3"
The inside of the album is made with creative folding and cutting 1 piece of 12" x 12" pattern cardstock. Be sure to use cardstock with a pattern that can be "right side up" any way you turn it.
The covers are made with chipboard cut @ 3 1/4" and covered with pattern paper.
Here is a video of how to cut and fold the paper for the inside pages.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at northrose@slowar.com.
Who likes BLOG CANDY!?!
For a chance to win a STAMP SET from MARKET STREET STAMPS, just leave me some comment love on this post and have a USA shipping address. Easy Peasy! I'll announce the winner on Monday.
I will be giving away a stamp from Market Street Stamps called "Too Many Martinis".
Want even MORE good news? When visiting one of our sponsors, Market Street Stamps, use the coupon code "FLAUNTIT" at checkout for 10% off your order!
Thank you so much for hopping along with us! Now, I'm sending you to Theresa who is your next stop on the hop. Remember, if you get lost along the way, CLICK HERE to start at the beginning. Don't forget to leave comments on every stop along the way, and leave a 2nd comment on the Flaunt It Fridays blog saying you've visited everyone and left them comment love for a 2nd chance to win the Grand Prize sponsored by Peachy Keen Stamps and Market Street Stamps!
I'm having a blast!
:) Jingle Bells, Janis
Hi Janis - yep, the video is still 'private' - of course, I'm on the other side of the world and you're probably fast asleep right now, so I shall certainly pop back later to check on it - I'm powerfully curious about your folding technique! I love me a mini-album and I'm always looking for inspiration and new ways to create them!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your FIF Blog hop - I'm chuffed to be here - it's my first hop, and so far my mind is spinning with creative possibilities...!
I am amazed at what everyone comes up with. Wow. This is my first blog hop and I can't wait to come up with something cool.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! very unique! tfs! Hugs Dina arm1997@msn.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing the video, you make it seem so easy that yes I am going to give it a go, thanks again!!!
ReplyDeletemiller896042atbellsouth.net
YEA!! Ive been waiting patiently for this blog hop! Your mini is so cute! TFS
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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Super cute Janis! Im loving what my fellow dt sisters are doing with this cut! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the mini album. I also think it is so cool that it is made with 1 12 x 12 piece of card stock. I love how all the pages have tags and a place to journal. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo Flaunt It Fridays! Looking forward to seeing all the different projects!! Love the mini-album project you did - I haven't tried one yet, but I think I might have to now! Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME ideas and giveaways!
ReplyDeleteAshley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
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Love your projects! The mini is so pretty with it's non-traditional Christmas colors. Love the new blog!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the mini book! So very cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and the chance to win!
Happy Friday!
Ooooooh so cute :) hehe frostys smoking a pipe! :P cuteness cuteness cuteness :)
ReplyDeleteI love your snowman card and that mini album is just beautiul!! I love this new challenge can't wait to see what everyone will come up with!! I am now a follower, its nice to see someone that lives close to me (I live in San Antonio TX.) Will be back to visit often!! TFS
ReplyDeleteErika
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Love your Christmas Mini Album, and the colour pink just makes it
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your card and your book is AMAZING! TFS!
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Janis,
ReplyDeleteWow both your card and mini album came out great!!! and cute pic :) tfs
Kitty
casandra.styles@gmail.com
The card and the mini are absolutely adorable. I love both of them.
ReplyDeleteNikki
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I am already enjoying Faunt It Fridays! Your mini-album is awesome! Great job.
ReplyDeletehaldonb@comcast.net
Love your projects. Great idea on the blog. Looking forward to Fridays with you crafters.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, great hop and great challenge! Love how you used the twine on the card and that mini album is beautiful. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I don't have Winter Frolic and you guys are really making me want it.
ReplyDeleteCheryl
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blondiee975@gmail.com
What a cute card and mini-album. I'm enjoying what I see so far. Thanks for putting together an interesting challenge blog. TFS and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteChristel
onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
Cute card and mini!!! I will be making a few of thoes mini albums this weekend. Thanks for the vid!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects! the jute and kraft gives a nice rustic feel to your card and that album is YUMMY! xxD
ReplyDeletelove, love, love, your mini album. My fave colors. Thanks so much for sharing with us. I cant wait for the next challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Liset
Janis, my friend, I know I am gonna LOVE Flaunt it Fridays. Your card and album are wonderful as always. You inspire me, girlfriend!
ReplyDelete((((BIG HUGS))))
I love that mini album, I'm going to have to give that a try. Your card is simply adorable!
ReplyDeleteReally cute mini!!! Love the snowman! I have already decided I need to get this cart....brand new to cricut so its fun finding out the cute cuts on carts! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Joni
I love the colors that your used on your snowman card. Your mini album is just so adorable. I am already a follower of your.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your card!!! So cute!!!! Gotta get my cart out and play with it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, love the mini!
ReplyDeleteJanis I just love your card and how cute it turned out... seem our blog hop and challenge blog is getting a great start ...
ReplyDeleteThank you for having me as a designer
The Scrapbooking Queen
I love it!! I am a mini lover but this one is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteTFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @
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love the card and that mini is adorable! i really like the colors you used in it! thanks for sharing
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Janis, Love the card and mini album! Both are fantastic! Just became a follower too. Loving the bloghop! Thanks for the new blog challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the video for the album is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your album!!! I have that paper stack from last year and I just loooooove it!!!
ReplyDeletewow great job! I LOOVVEE that paper! Im giving away a stack on my blog! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAshley
I am so loving this blog hop! Getting to see such great creations! thanks for putting together Flaunt It Fridays with Sandra!
ReplyDeletemoran99@comcast.net
Great ideas! And I love the idea of your Flaunt it Fridays. me(at)glorajean(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! You guys are awesome!
ReplyDeleteNicole
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Wow Janis, I love your projects. The mini is beautiful. I have been making alot of those lately, they are so addicting. Thank you so much for choosing me to be on such an amazing design team. I am so excited about this new journey:).
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Hi Janis!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new blog!!!!
your card and mini album are just tooo cute, TFS!!!!
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Love the mini album and your video.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute album...I love it..Thank you for sharing it!! Brandy
ReplyDeletePenbrandy at msn dot com
the album is adorable , love the color combos and the paper, too cute !!!
ReplyDeletescrappinwithmybug.com
Your album is adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects, Janis! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mini album! I am really enjoying the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love that mini album. I am excited about the challenges. I already posted mine, before going on the hop. Was too excited to make my snowman to wait.
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ReplyDeleteThis album is really cute and I love it. Thanks for your time and your talents.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious mini! Love it ...
ReplyDeletemaria_m_nestor@yahoo.com
Love your mini album! I have that patterned paper, maybe I will try to create a mini album if time permits.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
Nicole
niclax13@gmail.com
Wow! TFS... it doesn't seem to be difficult to make the album. I'm going to try to do it this weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mini! TFS!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
You always amaze me with your creative talent. I really do learn such great tips from your videos and the way you outline the instructions. Snowman is so cute! I've been a follower for a while and I really enjoy your blog. Thanks so much for sharing! AJ :)
ReplyDeleteaj_822@yahoo.com
Hi Janis! Congratz again on your Challenge Blog. Sooo excited for it!! Very cute mini album as always. You always make the cutest things. Love the video too!
ReplyDeleteYour albums are adorable, I can't wait to make one. The video was great, thanks for FIF & a chance to win. This is my first blog hop it has been so much fun!
ReplyDeleteelainer@cinci.rr.com
ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com
Love your video
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects.
ReplyDeleteMinta
mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Mini book is awesome! And the card is adorable. You are so talented. TFS!
ReplyDelete~Madison www.funkycards.blogspot.com
This is a great thing you ladies are doing. Keep up the inspiration
ReplyDeleteLove your cute snowman and really love your book. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteTrisha
patnbobcuddy@gmail.com
Janis you did a great job on both of your projects! I loved watching your video on how you made your mini I just kept thinking "How did she do that?" and then you had a video!! Everything looks gorgeous and you should be named the mini Queen, because I can't believe how fast you can make these and how beautiful they all come out! Thank you so much for your friendship and being my partner in crime on FIF =)
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh My Dear Friend! This is just awesome!!!! I love your snowman card! He is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait until I can get started on mine! I soooo love your mini albumn!!!! I'll be watching your video again when I can take notes and I'm really really gonna make one! When I get the time! LOL!!! :)
Such creative projects. TFS Hopping along...
ReplyDeletebhoward at kci dot net
Thanks for sharing some inspiration. I'm so excited to use my new Winter Frolic cartridge!
ReplyDeleteWOW great job!!! Adorable!!! Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteannadowdy at gmail dot com
Love your card and the mini album. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletecherpielc@sbcglobal.net
Very Cute, Love your projects..
ReplyDeleteValerie
mrsrankie@comcast.net
Love the snowman...and your mini album is beautiful...great colors and papers!! TFS!
ReplyDelete~Sharon C.
Very Creative Projects and loving the flaunt it friday!!! TFS!!!
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Rexann
Love the mini album, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am really loving this Snowman. He is mealting my heart... Great Job!
ReplyDeletepattig161@yahoo.com
Gorgeous projects! Love the mini album! TFS
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantabulous :) Thanks for sharing a wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteHappy Scrappin'
Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
What an awesome project and a wonderful video! I just love the lace you used and how simple it looks to make this mini album! So so cute! Thank you for doing all that you do for us "scrappers"!
ReplyDeletesheree.burress@gmail.com
Great card and mini album!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the mini album. I like gathering new ideas. Thanks for sharing. {Hugs} Peggy
ReplyDeleteStampnmore at aol dot com
I love your mini album! The paper is really nice. Thanks for the video! Congrats on the new challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteCathy
cathyhartle at gmail dot com
Love the mini album. I also think it is so cool that it is made with 1 12 x 12 piece of card stock.
ReplyDeleteRebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Love the mini album and thanks for sharing with a video:) Congrats on the new Challenge blog!!!
ReplyDeletenlpimentel@aol.com
Mrs. Janis this is super dooper cute! I love everything about it. I am such a fan of mini albums too so your second project is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Raven
I still have not created a mini album such as this, thanks for the inspiration and the visual instruction!
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Janis
ReplyDeleteyou just amaze me with your talent. I love your mini album, the paper is the BOMB !! So glad to have a new challenge blog to participate in... Best wishes to you and Sandra with Flaunt It Friday !!
Hugs & Scraps
Melissa
I love that mini album...what a great job. Making me more and more ready for this weeks challenge. I am going to break out that must have cartridge and use it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHey Janis,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card you made, and I love the mini album! You know how I feel about those... :) Remeber to pick someone else, just in case Random. org picks me... candain girl that I am ;) but I had to let you know what a great job you did :) Love it! And what a great idea for the new blog. I have no kids or hubby today, I may have to see what I can come up with...
michelle
Wow that was alot in one post, thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteshanasewing at yahoo dot com
Thank you so much for your instructions on making a mini album, I have never made one before. I have just bookmarked your blog so I can come back and learn how to do it. I am going to make my daughter's mother-in-law a mini album for Christmas this year, she lost her husband this summer and will be spending Christmas with us. I want to make her meaningful, homemade gifts. I think a homemade album will be perfect! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for the Flaunt It Fridays site!! What a fun hop! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your card and mini! I will watch your video later on!
ReplyDeleteI was so beat last night after work and running around that I was too tired to leave all my comments last night.
Love your little album! Can't wait to see what everyone will do with this challenge. I will be making a project this weekend for this!
ReplyDeleteWendy C.
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Cute album Janis! Love the patterned paper and colors. And great job putting together an exciting challenge blog!
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
Super cute album! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing! lindagk23
ReplyDeleteVery cute projects. Nice job and thanks for the video.
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Your mini album is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so adorable, wow do
ReplyDeleteI love how you flaunted the cut!! Your book for the hop is so pretty!!
Big Hugs
Cristi
www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Love the mini album.
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Alyssa
alyssa at mayofamily dot com
I love love love the mini album! I want it! LOL I love the card too! Fabulous! The colors are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour mini album is just gorgeous I love the color you chose. Thank you so much for sharing. I love blog hops, they are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great mini album. I'm still chicken and haven't tried one yet but I'm working up the courage. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteLove to blog hop, so I have to go fast! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the hop/challenge idea. Your card and mini album are so cute. Thanks for sharing the video also!
ReplyDeleteOK...I have to make one of those right away ! TFS :) You and sandra have done awesome job with this new blog :) I know it will be a success:) I hope I get to play along often :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute mini. I like that you used non-traditional colors. I just love pink.
ReplyDeleteIm so happy to be on your dt.
Thanks!
Jess M
Great blog hop Janis! I love your album, you did a fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Pam
simply-pam.blogspot.com
That mini album is gorgeous! I love the pink! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win :)
ReplyDelete~Suzy SuzyQ28024@gmail.com
I love your blog and all of your great ideas. This is a fun blog hop. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteJanis,
ReplyDeleteI love your snowman card and mini album!!! :) The colors & flowers in your album are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! And I'm so exited that you took the time (so kind of you-really!) to post your detailed video tutorial! I might actually be able to make my own. ;)
Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
Loving the blog hop...your snowman and your mini album is awesome.....thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteHI Janis
ReplyDeleteI love your projects.. the snowman it too cute, and your mini albums is beautiful!
I am already a follower of your blog
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com
thanks a million for the video and the chance to win!
ReplyDelete-- dalis
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Oh my...your mini album is adorable. I haven't made one in quite some time...yours inspires me to change that. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeki Ward at msn dot com
beautiful book! I hope to make one someday!
ReplyDeleteNatalie
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http://timelesslegacydesigns.blogspot.com