A Red, White & Blue Layout with MME American Made Collection

Today I am a Guest Designer over at
CrazyAboutCricut!!

and the challenge is RED WHITE & BLUE

I used the My Mind's Eye American Made Collection that you can find over at Happy N Scrappin'
Cricut Cuts:
I used "Independence Day" for the Red, White & Blue title;
the "Pack Your Bags" for the waves (the layer of a design);
the "Simply Charmed" for the bucket and sand; and
the "Sponge Bob Square Pants" cartridge for the life saver.

Thanks for your comments -- Go visit what the Desgin Team created!  HERE

A 4th of July Wreath

Happy 4th of July!!

Today I am posting a wreath I created  using the My Mind's Eye American Made Collection that you can find at Happy N Scrappin'

I used my Cricut E2, Gypsy, Imagine and Juliana Michaels file that she shared on the Cricut Circle Blog. I loved her Spring Wreath so much that I had to create my own (was not able to get the cartridges required for the Imagine to create/scraplift hers before Spring was over, so I am now creating a Patriotic one!)

I am entering this project on the Weekly Challenge over at the Cricut Circle Blog. The Challenge: Whether you are from the United States, Canada, Australia or somewhere else, we want you to show us your Patriotic Pride with this next challenge! Create any type of project (scrapbook layout, card, home decor, . . . it’s up to you!) showing off your patriotic spirit!

Thanks for your comments!!  I will be posting another project using MME American Made --
I am guest designing over at CrazyAboutCricut!! this coming Thursday!

 Happy N Scrappin' is having a July 4th Weekend Sale

Coupon Code: July42011
SAVE 10% OFF OF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE!!!
Coupon is good July 1st - July 4th, 2011   -- Today is the last day!!!

Explosion Box

Welcome to GabyCreates
and to the Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop

Hopefully you just arrived from visiting JESS, if not please start at the beginning with the super sweet Erika by clicking HERE

I created an explosion box intended as a gift wrap for my nephew that just came back from Afghanistan a few weeks back.  His birthday is the tomorrow, but he always gets patriotic themed parties, etc.

I found a tutorial at Splitcoaststampers that I liked using a Spellbinders die for the cover. Actually it is the YouTube video on the link and not the actual tutorial. I already knew how to make the bottom part.  It is really very easy!  And for the inside, more than a year ago I came across the idea of having things floating by using a piece of acrylic. (don't remember?)

I used the My Mind's Eye American Made Collection that you can find over at Happy N Scrappin'
I will be creating and posting here two more projects using this same collection. I will post one on Monday and the other on Thursday (Thursday I will be guest designing for CrazyAboutCricut!).

We are having a short and sweet blog with a great sponsor, so make sure you visit all the blogs for inspiration on creation your own explosion box!
Here is the line up in case you get lost or find a broken link.
Erika - www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com
Zeni - www.scrappyzeni.blogspot.com
Liz - www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com
Abby - www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com
Sarah - www.pinkcricut.com
Kristal - www.gettingcricky.com
Jess - www.myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com/
Gaby - www.gabycreates.com You Are HERE
Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com  NEXT
Roberta - www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!  I am extending the Scrap n Easel Giveaway two more weeks (until I post a video on how to use it!), so any comment on any post enters you for a chance to win your own!  
Now it is time to go visit  SANDRA

Blog - Design Team Member

I am excited to share that I have been invited to join the awesome Design Team
over at the Scrapbooking Queen's Blog Royal Court!

I am also sadden, but happy for the new team over at
Creative Cutter Room since today marks the end of my term!
...on a happy note, I have been invited to guest design!

Additionally, as I shared previously, it is the end of my term over
at ScrapTiffany and Simply Scrapping Crafts.  Tiffany is concentrating on a new venture, while Judy due to illness has found herself having to close the entire Ning community.  Thanks ladies! and wish you the best!!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!

This Is How I Roll Layout

Happy Tuesday everyone!
I created this layout with no pictures (huh?)
 for Happy N Scrappin'

I cannot locate pictures of my grand babies on a buggy?...still looking.
(note: I call a buggy a baby stroller, but could not find designs on Cricut under stroller.)
This is one of those times I come up with an idea before I have pictures
in hand.

Items Used:

Fancy Pants Baby Mine Collection

Brown cardstock

Cricut E2 -- Gypsy

CUTS

 "Buggy": Everyday Pop-Up Cards;

"This Is": 3 Birds On Parade (hide contour "nest" and "blessed)";

"How": Smiley Cards

"I":

"Roll": Birthday Bash

"Scalloped Circle": Birthday Bash (hide contour holes)

Ribbon

Brads

Glossy Accents

Sewing machine

Thread

White Gel Pen

 Wonder

 How Tall

 By The Inch

 Buttons

Design Embellishments

Don't forget to check out the
NEW ARRIVALS at the STORE

Arrived June 20 - Imaginisce Happy Harvest Collection & WeR Furever Friends Collection

Arrived June 14 - NEW Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and the Cuttlebug Machine V2