Monday, November 24, 2014

My Craft Spot Challenge #159 - Thanksgiving/Fall

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend :) Are you getting ready for Black Friday shopping?? I know I am :) It's time for another fun challenge at My Craft Spot. The theme this week is Thanksgiving/Fall. Play along for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to shop at MCS.


So today, I'm sharing my very first project using my new Cricut Explore!! Woohoo!! It was so much easier to use than I feared and it cut perfectly. I was happy to discover that I retained quite a bit from using my Gypsy, so I could pick up what I needed in Design Space. I still have so much to learn, but for my first project, I'm happy :) I've rediscovered my love for Cricut :) My first project was to cut the Curvy Box file from My Craft Spot. You can find the file HERE, and it's currently on sale!!


The papers for this box are from Basic Grey. The label is a MCS Ornate Labels die. The sentiment is from the Fall Leaves stamp set. It was heat embossed in snow white embossing powder. MCS Vanilla Bean Crinkle Ribbon was used and MCS Ivory Twine was threaded through the button.


The papers for this box are from K&Company. Another MCS Ornate Labels was used for the sentiment from the Fall Leaves stamp set. MCS Vanilla Bean Crinkle Ribbon was used and MCS Ivory Twine was threaded through the button for this one, too.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
  1. DL.Art Linky Party - Anything Goes
  2. Little Scrap Pieces - Show it off Saturday
  3. Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes
  4. Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday - Thanksgiving
Now it's your turn!! Head on over to My Craft Spot to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Thanksgiving/Fall projects...I can't wait to see what you create :)

49 comments:

  1. I love your pretty thanksgiving bags so amazing. hope you have a great thanksgiving my friend. hugs

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  2. Gorgous gift bags, so pretty!! Love the colours!

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  3. My Black Friday shopping will be on-line (more crafts, lol!). Love those festive bags, pretty papers and perfect details to it.....

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  4. These are gorgeous Lisa!!! LOVE the papers and LOVE those bags!
    Super job my friend!!!!!

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  5. Beautiful little boxes!!! Love the patterned papers you used on these too. This will hold a special little something for someone.
    Lynn

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  6. so super cute Lisa, great papers and love the sentiments :)
    ~ Eva Scraps

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  7. Your first projects are fabulous and fun! I look forward to seeing more projects using the new crafty goody. I have been considering purchasing a cutting machine but have been unsure which one. It is encouraging knowing that the Cricut is working well for you!

    Thanks for sharing your first Cricut project! They are super cute!

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  8. WTGo on your first efforts with the new toy. You did a fab job of creating these precious little bags & loved the paper choices. Pretty ribbons too, and what wonderful little treats will fill these pretties for your Thanksgiving guests. Great project & glad you had the older expertise to help with the learning curve on the new machine. TFS & Hugs

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  9. Beautiful and I love the sentiment it runs so true!! I love the colors.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART NOVEMBER LINKY CHALLENGE, Have a Blessed day, DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com



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  10. Awesome bags. I love the curvy shape I love the senti,emt on the first one.Have a great day.

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  11. Lisa, these are adorable!!! Congrats on your Explore!!! I still use my Expression 2 as I too love my Cricut. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and don't have any weather problems!! Take care,

    Laure
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  12. I'm so happy to hear you love your new Explore, I'm hoping Santa will bring me one too! I love your curvy treat boxes with the ornate labels! The embossed sentiment looks amazing too! Beautiful projects! Have a great week!

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  13. Awww.....so cute! Looks like you are having fun with your new toy!

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  14. What beautiful gift bags!!

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  15. These gift bags are gorgeous Lisa, I love the sentiments
    Kevin xx

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  16. These are beautiful! Gorgeous sentiments and I love the papers! Especially the second one! My favourite colour of pink and I love it paired with yellow!

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  17. What a pretty shaped box - I love the curved handle. The sentiments you used are wonderful as are the bows and buttons!
    So happy for you and your new Explore and look forward to seeing what you do with it. I have been on the fence about it for a while and can't wait to see what you do!

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  18. Your treat box is so so fun :)
    Nice to see you are mastering your Cricut!!!!

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  19. My sweetest friend, your boxes are gorgeous! (I will soon be playing with this file, too! YAY!) I'm delighted you're enjoying your new Cricut! These machines are so easy to master these days, so I knew you'd pick everything up in a breeze. :o) Your papers are gorgeous and simply perfect for the holiday! The floofy bows are gorgeous and I love how you used the sentiments! The Ornate Label dies are so versatile and they fit these so beautifully. The twinkly accents are the loveliest touches of Autumnal sparkle. :o) Wonderful projects as always, my dearest Lisa! Have a happy night!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  20. These are so cute and you spared no time getting right to work with your new machine. I think I always let mine sit because anytime I get something new it scares me...ha! You go girl!
    Your treat bags are darling!

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  21. Super cute treat holders Lisa! Great use of your new machine!

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  22. Lovley creations again today Lisa with the most beautiful result and colours used...
    aNNie xx
    The Journey is the Start

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  23. What beautiful gift boxes!! Glad to see that you are enjoying your new tool!!

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  24. These treat bags are so beautiful !!..So happy to know about your new circut purchase you have done a fabulous job with it :)

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  25. Your boxes are so cute and stylish. Glad you are enjoying your Explore.

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  26. Fabulous little gift bags, love the papers and ribbons! TFS

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  27. Wow love love love your treat bags - I see you love your new Cricuit. Great job as always my friend and have a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!

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  28. Yay! So glad that you used your new Cricut Explore!!! I love your boxes Lisa! They are so cute and that cut file from My Craft Spot is so fabulous!! Love, love, love! Can't wait to see what else you do with your Explore. I also can't wait until I can get one too. lol Happy Thanksgiving my friend! Hugs, Brenda

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  29. These turned out so cute Lisa!

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  30. This is a fun shaped box. It's a nice size and with a change of paper could be used for every holiday and birthdays. Great job.

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  31. Yay, I'm excited to see your Explore project :) I love how it turned out! So pretty Lisa!! I love the colors and the ribbon - GORGEOUS my friend!

    Wish me luck, I'm heading to Joanns at 6am tomorrow. Some of their deals start tomorrow and I know I could save another $10 on Thursday but I just can't bring myself to shop on Thanksgiving :) Have a FABULOUS day and stay warm - we are having a heat wave...so weird! It should be 80 today by the beach.

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  32. Hi Lisa, great job on your first project with your new Cricut Explore. Since I haven't taken that plunge ...yet...it's great to know it's fairly easy to use. No way will be shopping this weekend....it's crazy out there.
    Have a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!
    Dee B

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  33. Yiippee!!! I am so Happy that you are enjoying your new Cricut!! Yiippee!!
    Awesome job my friend!!!I love the curvy box file!! Super fun!! Such beautiful sentiments!!
    Have a wonderful day my friend,
    M'
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  34. Lisa your little boxes are fabulous!! I love the colors and the sweet sentiments! Your new Cricut looks like it is awesome ;)

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  35. Oh my friend these are some lovely boxes and I love the paper choice for these too:) I can't wait for those Black Friday deals too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family my friend.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  36. Oh so very pretty, and it looks like "I" will have to take Cricut lessons form "YOU"..lol....very festive for the "turkey" day with those beautiful papers!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family...I am still "under the weather" so no black Friday for me..sniff!!

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  37. so happy you are loving your new toy your boxes are beautiful!

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  38. So happy for you that you enjoy your new cricut!!!! Your treat bags are beautiful!!! Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  39. How beautiful! I just love the ribbon!

    If you have a day when you aren't going to post anything would you please post my prize giveaway? I don't have many entries and no new followers.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Chriss
    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  40. Spectacular project, Lisa. The papers are lovely. Glad you're enjoying your Cricut Explore! :D

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  41. Hi, Lisa! How cute for goodies or "carry-home" left-overs - or even little gifts! Darling! hugs, de

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  42. Hi Lisa,
    Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  43. These are fantastic Lisa !!!! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving !!!
    Huge hug,
    Mayra

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  44. What fantastic boxes! I don't know how I missed this. I love the papers and I'm so glad that your Explore worked easily for you. I hope you had a wonderful holiday :)

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  45. Very pretty...love the sentiments :)

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  46. Love your pretty little Thanksgiving bags!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  47. Well my friend your first Cricut Explorer project is stunning. Love these bags you did a fantastic job. Love the papers.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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