Believe in Magic Skittles New Release/Challenge

 It's week two of the brand new release of the DoubleClick Skittles, 

"Believe in Magic" collection. 

Plus, we're having a challenge as well.  Be sure to link up your Disney or Mouse themed project to our challenge by 8/4/15.  You do not have to use Skittles to link up.  Look for the challenge on the right sidebar here and be sure you read the challenge rules.

So many vacationers head to Disney every summer, and I thought it would be fun to create something functional to store your tickets, receipts, pressed pennies, etc., all in one place.  You can even attach your collectible Disney pins along the sides of this fun, playful passport.  When you get home, you can scrap your saved items.

My fused passport or pocket holder, has a flap with a Velcro tab so you can slip your tickets, receipts, etc. into the back of your passport.  I decorated the outside of my flap with punched circles that were adhered with an adhesive runner.  I've used my We R Memory Keepers Fuse for so many of my Skittles projects; the two really go hand in hand.  And, the stretchy May Arts Ribbon was the perfect "lanyard" to hold up my fused passport.  Toss it around your neck and go!

Have you tried Skittles yet?  These are just as delicious as the candy, only they last longer!  These fun little bubble embellishments go perfect with all your projects.  They're great for blinging out just about everything from cards to frames to mirrors and more. 

Click on the photo below to purchase the new Believe in Magic Skittles for just $4.00.  That's a 3 pk with 25 skittles per bag plus FREE SHIPPING in the USA!  Paypal is accepted too.  Bonus!

Here's a quick glance at how I made my fused passport, starting with an 8x8 page protector I had laying around.

Before you fuse the flap, be sure you trim off the backside, to allow for an open pocket.

Next time, I'll leave just a tad more room, perhaps about 1/4 to 1/2" on the sides, as it was a tight squeeze after I embellished my memory page and slipped it back in.

I love these new Skittles so much, I'm going to have to order more from Carri before they are sold out!  They are hot, hot, hot!

Linking up to these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge

Supplies: Believe in Magic DoubleClick Skittles, We R Memory Keepers Fuse, page protector, Tombow Power bond adhesive runner, Tombow foam squares, May Arts Ribbon 2 mm black/white twine, May Arts Ribbon red plaid ruffle ribbon, May Arts Ribbon adhesive scalloped border, Simple Stories Say Cheese paper, hole punch, 3/4" circle punch, Ranger liquid pearls onyx

#wrmk #skittles #tombow #mayartsribbon #simplestories #fuse #cre8time #Disney #mickeymouse #mouse #ranger #summer #vacation #magic #wavingmywand #rangerink #americancrafts

Believe in Magic! New Skittles release and Challenge!

Welcome to a brand new challenge at DoubleClick Skittles, and.....

a brand new release!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge #26 - Disney or Mouse

7/22 - 8/4

*New Release - "Believe in Magic" Skittles

We are so excited about Carri's new release, Believe in Magic.  It's the PERFECT embellishment for all your Disney, Mickey Mouse projects, Pirates of the Caribbean  and more! 

Aren't these new colors fabulous?  Don't forget - each batch is hand made and new releases sell out fast so if you are even thinking about ordering, don't wait!

Today, I've created a self-closing box, using my Cricut Explore and papers from the Simple Stories Say Cheese 12x12 paper pad.

This is such a fun box.  All you do is press the sides together and it pops open.  I re-sized this box to approx 6"x10".   I'll share where you can find this file in my supply list at the bottom of this post.

I had so much fun deciding how I would use my Skittles.  I punched out some circles from my designer paper to make the mouse embellishment and added Skittles to the ears.

I also fussy cut the main image here, popped it out with foam squares and added more of the new  Believe in Magic Skittles.

These fussy cut balloons are added to my main image and decorated with more of these bubbly jewels!  I've added some May Arts Ribbon bakers twine for balloon string, as well as the red natural string behind the mouse ears.  Those fun little curly circles are stickers from SRM stickers.

This was such a fun project to make.  I absolutely love it and I adore how magical the new Skittles are!  I hope you fall in love and try some for yourself.  

Don't forget to go here to purchase the new Believe in Magic Skittles.

Enter the new challenge here, and be sure to read the rules of the challenge.

Linking to these additional challenges:

613 Avenue Anything Goes #133

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday July

Crafting By Designs Summer Holiday Challenge

Craft Your Passion Challenge #271

Inspiration Destination Challenge #43

Crafty Gals Corner #29 To Die For

Sisters of Craft July Anything Goes Challenge

The Papertake Weekly Challenge - Build It Up

Anything But A Card- Anything Goes

Amusing Challenges Anything Goes

Supply List:

Believe in Magic Skittles

Simple Stories Say Cheese paper pad

Scor Tape 1/4"

Tombow adhesives (runner, glue, foam strips)

May Arts Ribbon 2mm black/white baker's twine

May Arts Ribbon red natural burlap string

SRM Press Black Stitches Stickers

**I've been asked by the designer of the Cricut Explore Design Space file to redirect folks to her blog and if you would like the DS file for the self-closing box, she will email it to you.  She asks that this file not be shared publicly.  It was made with free Cricut DS images so if you are a design space user, there will not be a charge.  You can find the information here.

#cre8time #believeinmagic #doubleclick #disney #skittles #mickeymouse #pirates #piratesofthecaribbean #mayartsribbon #party #birthday #gift #cricut #cricutexplore #srmstickers #tombow #simplestories #saycheese

Merry Christmas to me! A crafter's dream.....

Maybe I should say, "Happy New Year, 2015 is already rockin' it"!  Thanks to a very generous friend, and to the sale of my Cricut Expression, I am now the proud owner of this:

I'm so excited, you probably don't want to be around me right now because I'll just talk about crafty things non-stop, but can you blame me?  Want to know why I picked the Ultimate Disney Frozen Cricut Explore Machine Set?  Included in the box is this:

Cricut Explore® machine

German carbide blade

Metallic silver pen

USB cord and power cord

12" x 12" StandardGrip Cricut^® cutting mat

Getting started guide

Black and jade Cricut^® cardstock

Silver Cricut^® vinyl

White Cricut^® iron-on

2 Duck Tape^® sheets

As an Ultimate bundle, this also comes with your machine:

This set includes:

• Cricut Explore® Deep Cut Housing & Blade
• Cricut Explore® Scoring Stylus
• Cricut® Metallic Pen Set
• Cricut® Tools Basic Set
• One 12" x 12" Light Grip adhesive cutting mat
• One 12" x 12" Standard Grip adhesive cutting mat
• One 12" x 12" Strong Grip adhesive cutting mat
• Cricut® Window Cling in black
• Disney Frozen™ Digital Cartridge (available in Design Space under the Cricut account used to purchase this bundle)

 It comes with all these extras, for just $20 more.  I calculated how much each of these extras would be individually and it was well over $100.  This unit is already discounted by almost $200 and today is the last day to get in on that deal, plus get free shipping!  Yes, the free shipping sold me as well! 

I've been a Cricut user for years and this is the most excited I've EVER been about one of their products!  Funny thing is, I don't have any girls.  I could do a lot of girly things with the Frozen images but they've got some awesome images (fir tree, for one) and quotes, plus everyone is in love with Frozen and if you are a seller of crafty things, you will make some good money crafting with these images.  I cannot wait to crank it up when it arrives on my doorstep. 

Let me know if you decide to take the plunge.  I want to hear all about what you make!

Click the image above to get this offer.  Don't forget to use code  FREESHIPDEC, continental US only, expires 12/31/14

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#cricut #cre8time  #christmas #freeshipping #Disney #frozen



Cricut Explore and Frozen Cartridge Bundle Deal...hurry ends 12/31/14!

Yes!  Cricut has their bundled Explore packages marked way down!

Ladies, (and guys) if you didn't get your Christmas wish, don't wait.  Cricut is already Out of Stock on some of their bundles but the Frozen Cartridge/Explore bundle is still available, as I type.

On top of that, you can get free shipping for the month of December only (Standard shipping to the continental US only) with code:

 FREESHIPDEC  

Click on the banner below and check out the Cricut Explore/Frozen Cartridge bundle for $239.99!  Hurry, ends 12/31/14.  (I want to hear all about your creations when it arrives!)

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links so, if you purchase a product using the link I may receive a commission. I only participate in Provo Craft's affiliate program because they are products that I use and love. Thank you for your support! ( All opinions expressed are my own, including my enthusiasm for this product!)

#cricut #provocraft #frozen #disney

FROZEN face painting

We had an event at church last night, to assist some needy families in the area, with Christmas.  At the last minute, I decided to bring my DecoArt People Paint pens and do a little face painting.

When I say last minute, I mean last minute.  The pens were still packaged and had never been primed.  

This would be my first run with these markers.

I started with ornament balls and snowflakes.  Then, a little girl wanted Elsa.  Uh, oh.  No yellow for those golden locks, so we compromised with Olaf.  Olaf was definitely a work in progress.  My skills on wiggling, impatient children were lacking, but overall, the kids thought Olaf was awesome.  And that's what really matters, isn't it?

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#decoart #facepainting #cre8time #frozen