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Monday, November 22, 2010

Cricut Imagine Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to our Cricut Imagine blog hop! We have 11 bloggers ready to share our ideas with you for using your Cricut Imagine (or to entice you into buying one). You can start at any blog in the hop, then visit each one until you complete the circle and wind up back where you started. If you get lost at any time, I have a list at the bottom of this post with all of the participants. Several of us are offering blog candy giveaways, so make sure you enter each one separately.

So, if you're starting here, or coming from Jeannie’s Blog , you're on the right track! And when you're done here, you'll move along to Lori’s Blog and see what ideas she has for us. Now, on to my Imagine creations:


This was literally the first project I have created with my Imagine! Sure, I've made a few cuts to play but I don't really have a spot in my Scrap Room for her yet so she has been relegated to my dining room table, when there's room for her. I decided that I would create some layered wall hangings for my 19 month old daughter's room! The Nursery Tales cartridge has such beautiful images and colors that it is my favorite cartridge!


I think the most difficult part of my project was narrowing it down to which 4 images I wanted to use! They are all so stinking cute!!! I cut all of the images at 5.9" to conserve paper.


I used almost an entire sheet up Pop Up Dots to put this together. Some of the cuts are layered 3 or 4 dots high. I've decided that someone needs to come up with a fast dispenser of the squares for me!


The 8" x 8" frames I bought in a 4 pack at Michael's on sale for $9.99 and then I had a coupon for and extra 25% off my frames, making the 4 only $7.50. What a steal! I just wish that I had thought to look for a lighter colored frame. I may go back and paint these white at some point. Because of all of the layering, I decided to put these on top of the glass. Plus when we redecorate in a year or so I can easily change what's in them!


Here's the grouping hanging in her room! I am so thrilled with how they came out!!! And a certain 4 1/2 year old big sister has decided that she needs some art for her room too!

Now, before you hop away, let's talk BLOG CANDY! If you're not already a follower of my blog, I would appreciate it if you would become a follower. All comments on this post will be entered in a drawing to win a Glue Glider Pro! Please be sure that I have a way to contact you if you are the winner...

Ok, so now we're through here, go check out the AMAZING project that Lori has posted on her blog! An inspiring project with NO PAPER! You've got to see it to believe it...

Here's the list in case you get lost along the way:

46 comments:

jennyplace2 said...

OMG! These pictures are just to cute, now I know for sure I do want the imagine, darn it anyway. TFS. I am now a follower.
jennyplace26@gmail.com

Unknown said...

You did a wonderful job - thanks so much for sharing - Robin

sucor said...

You did an awesome job on these sweet pictures! I do hope to get the Imagine one day.

Anonymous said...

I love Nursery Tails! What a great project!!!

Anonymous said...

What a Great way to decorate your wall!! I am now one of your Followers! Thanks for the inspiration!! Deb in OH

debpaint16@aol.com

Giselle said...

This is gorgeous :)

Patricia Logan said...

never thought about framing die cuts, but this is soo cute.

Betsy said...

These are so cute Mandie!!! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Nice work.........really cute framed designs!

dbrit89828 at aol dot com

Trisha said...

Your daughter's room is going to be so very special. This are adorable. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I am a new follower also.

Trisha
patnbobcuddy@gmail.com

Linda said...

Such darling wall hangings!

Linda A

Unknown said...

The are so beautiful! Amazing colors and details. Thanks so much for sharing them, and have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. ksjennings at gmail dot com
BTW, I couldn't get the comment form to work on Jeannie's blog, and Telina didn't have a hop post up yet...so I'll be back!

Missy said...

Very cute. TFS and Happy Thanksgiving

Missy
kalittadog@yahoo.com

Misha said...

This is a wonderful idea! I love the way the grouping looks all hung together. Can't wait to see what you do for the 4 year old now. misha_113 at yahoo dot com

Lori said...

Love the way these turned out! And they actually say "Evie" to me, lol.

carrie said...

Love your blog...I gave you an award. Check it out on my blog...
http://everydaymoments-carrie.blogspot.com/

Helena Lane said...

Love the pics for your daughters room..they would also make great cards. tfs
helena48@gmail.com

Diane said...

What a great job. They will look great on the wall. Thanks for sharing.

scrappin2babygirls said...

love your project its so cute! thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@Yahoo.com

Crafty Teacher said...

Wow! What pretty pictures! Those are better than things I see for sale in the stores.. much cuter!
TFS!
:)Khrista
khristamcbride@comcast.net

Pink Cricut said...

Love all of these Mandie! :)

Perfectly Unperfect Cards said...

That is a really cute idea, perfect for a babies room :D

Thanks For Sharing :D

Anonymous said...

How sweet these are!

Unknown said...

What a great project for wall hangings, thanks for sharing.

Martha galvez said...

Great Project!! I love it!! They look wonderful!! thank you for sharing. Great Hop!
pattig161@yahoo.com

Lillian Child said...

I just discovered your blog and am now a follower. So nice to meet you! I'm going to grab a cup of coffee and look over your archives for some more inspiration!! And come and say hi ... my blog is at: http://lillianchild.blogspot.com/

Vicki said...

Great art work, and so clever to put on top of the glass to easily change as she grows. Thanks for sharing.

vwilson577 at yahoo dot com

Me-Ma Kim said...

WOW, MANDIE! Those are BEAUTIFUL!! TFS! Happy Thanksgiving and have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim

Sarah said...

Mandie, This frame arrangement is adorable.TFS

~Sarah
simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

ScrappyHeartz said...

What a great project! Those would make great baby shower gifts!! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!!

HeartAMZ1@aol.com
Debbie Chapman

Theresa said...

Mandy, these are fantastic....very inspiring.

Theresa Neubaum

Alma said...

I love this project! I have a 10 month old DD who i'm sure this would be perfect for! :)

almabrooksblog.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

That is amazing that, this was your first project it's awesome and beautiful, I would buy this in the store if I saw it! Thank you for sharing! Happy Holiday's!
Contact Info: arebori0204@gmail.com...just incase I get the privalage to win your candy give-a-way!
Glad thatI am now a follower can't wait to see your future projects!

Carrie said...

oh wow...
these framed art u made is absolutely gorgeous.. so super cute.. love them..

Carrie
my2sons311@verizon.net

Debbie V said...

I love the art framed work. Gives me an idea for my grandsons room!
Thanks so much for sharing!

Tessa Buys said...

Mandie, those are SO cute! I happen to like black frames, but some spray paint would be really easy.

Suzy Nurmainy said...

Adorable projects!! love all of them! thanks for sharing it!
nsuzy at comcast dot net

April said...

Mandie, these are adorable!!!
- April

Suella said...

Love the pis, adorable! TFS
Happy Thanksgiving!
suella11@yahoo.com

Suella said...

omg made typo pics, :( LLL

Sandi said...

What a gorgeous project Mandie....thanks for the chance to win! I just became a follower....can't believe I wasn't already. I love your blog!

Suzy said...

these are really cute Mandi!! Happy Thanksgiving!
~Suzysuzyq28024 at gmail dot com

Lillian Child said...

Happy Thanksgiving! And your project creations are so fabulous! I am already a follower! Thanks for sharing with us!

Minta's Creations said...

I Love these pictures!
I'm your newest follower...
Check out my blog.
Minta

mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Turnedgypsy said...

Mandie this is so cute!!!!!!!!!!Please consider do the hospital card challenge over at my blog. I could sure use some more crafters helping me make cards. I will be mailing them out on Dec. 10, so they need to be in to me by Dec 5th. Please tell your friends too. I hope it was ok to mention that here. It is for a good cause. If not would you delete the post please. I do not want to step on anyones hop.

Chris
http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com/

patti west said...

Your artwork is adorable!!! They must look beautiful IRL on the wall. Thanks for coming to my blog. smiles, patti