Thursday, September 30, 2010

300 Followers = Cartridge Giveaway

Hi Everyone!!!

As promised I would giveaway a cartridge if I reached 300 followers and I did. So here is what I have for my followers :). I will be giving away a Disney - Mickey Font Cricut Cartridge.
Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Tuesday October 5th using Random.org!
Thank you so much for Following my blog!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Wacky Wednesday #9 - Circle and Scallop Challenge

This week for Wacky Wednesday I with the help of my friend Meriah of Two Scraptastic Gals decided on a Circle and Scallop Challenge. So you can make a card or layout using these 2 elements. I used my New Cricut Imagine for this project and all of the paper used here was Post-it Craft paper except for the base of my card. If you haven't tryed this stuff you should it is great for layering... you dont have to mess with sticky adhesive because it already has adhesive on it. I love it! If you would like to purchase some of this craft paper you can do so at Amazon.com. Well here is my card:
Recipe for the Card:
Cricut Imagine - Best Friends Cartridge
Cindy Loo Cricut Cartridge
Studio G - I love Trees Paper
Yellow Ribbon - Michaels

This Week's giveaway is....
A Fiskars Rope Border Punch
Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)
3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you
4. Leave a Comment5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday October 3rd (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Monday, September 27, 2010

We've got a winner for Challenge #8

I want to everyone who participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.

This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Brandy

Random.org chose #3

Brandy send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Happy Crafting,

Episode 4 - How to Make a Ribbon Box

Hi All,

Happy Monday! I made a video last night that had been requested by a few people. I made my own portable ribbon holder. It is recommended to only use ribbon that is no longer than a yard. Here is a picture of mine:
Here is a video on how to make your own!


I hope you enjoy it. If you have anyquestions feel free to contact me at morethanfavors@gmail.com

Happy Crafting,

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Hello Kitty Party for Alyssa

Hi Everyone!

Happy Saturday :) I just wanted to share with you what i have been working on for my "sidekick" Arlene's litte girl!

She is pretty new to blogging but she is getting there. you can check out her blog by clicking on her name. But here are the More Than Favors Creations for Alyssa's Birthday!

Invitation (looks uneven because I had to remove the Address and Phone number)

Banner with Her name
Treat bags inspired by Momo's Halloween Treat bags
and centerpieces :)
Hope you enjoyed my Party favors :)

Have a Great weekend!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Pink by Design - Design Team Project #3

Hi All,

I am so excited to share with you the card that I made using Sarah's Pink by Design - Girls just wanna have fun Stamp Set! I really wanted to use my Cricut Imagine since 3M sent us Post It Craft Paper and I had some white craft paper. I thought well this is my opportunity. This stuff is great its easy to work with and for those of you that just got the imagine... its prints beautifully on this paper! So here is my card:

Recipe for this card:

Dont forget to check out the other Design Team Projects!


Pink by Design Stamps are available
online at the Pink by Design Store
She has got stamps for everything!

Happy Crafting,


Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cricut Imagine Advanced Calibration Procedure!

Hello to my Followers!


I am the proud owner of the Cricut Imagine. I haven't posted any projects yet because I couldnt get it calibrated right. Well today it was finally done! I am happy to say that it is working perfectly. So since ProvoCraft was so
Nice as to share the written procedure for advanced calibration. I decided to share with all
Of you! Here they are below. I also made a YouTube video of my steps...



Steps to follow in order to do the Advanced Calibration.

1. Go to the Settings screen and select Blade Calibration.
2. This should bring up the first screen of the Blade Calibration routine.
3. Hold down the upper left hand physical button (not on the screen) and press "Start Calibration" on the screen at the same time.
4. This should take you to the Advanced Alignment Options screen.
5. There are two check boxes.
- Auto-Calibrate Scale - If the distance between the top and bottom cut lines or the left and the right cut lines is too small then the scale needs to be increased. You likely will never have to make adjustments to the scale.
- Auto-Calibrate Offsets - If the cut path is too high on both the top and bottom lines then you will need to increase the offset for the Top-Bottom offset setting. If the cut path is too far to the left on both the left and right side of the image then you will need to increase the Left-Right offset setting.
6. I usually change the settings by about 15 and see how that affects the position of the cut path in relation to the print.
7. Once you have decided on a new setting select Apply.
It will take you back to the first screen of the blade calibration routine. Select Cancel.
8. You should now be in the Settings screen. Select Apply.
8. To test the new settings I like to select a box shape because it is easier to tell how far the adjustment moved. but use whatever image you like.
8. Print and cut your image. If it is not where you want it, then repeat the steps above.
9. Before printing and cutting again, select Load Last from the Project Preview screen and this will move your image to the next available space on your paper.
10. Keep repeating until you are comfortable with the results.

Let me know if you have any questions

Thanks to Chris at ProvoCraft for providing these step by step
Instructions!

Happy Crafting!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Winner of the Pink by Design Stamps!!!

First off I want to thank all my followers and all that Participated in my very first Guest Designer Post! Also a very special Thank you to Sarah over at PinkCricut.com for being my first Guest Designer and for sponsoring the awesome prize! Don't forget that you can come buy and check out Sarah's other Stamps at her Online Store or at Oh My Crafts.

I used Random.org to select a winner for this giveaway. Random.org selected...

#30

Heather said...

Great projects! Thanks for the chance to win!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

Congrats to Heather!!!

Please contact me within 5 days at morethanfavors@gmail.com send me your address and I will put your cartridge in the mail.


Happy Crafting,

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Guest Designer Spot - Very First Designer

Hello to all my followers! I have been so excited to share with you who my VERY FIRST Guest designer is. I have been ready to spill the beans since she said YES! Well now the day has come and I can finally tell you that My VERY FIRST GUEST DESIGNER is none other than the Fabulous.....

Sarah Hammer from PinkCricut.com

So for my first Guest Designer spot I decided to go with a
Halloween theme featuring her A haunting we will go stamp set
that can be purchased at her online store or at Oh My Crafts.
Here is her Project:
Recipe for her Project is:
Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge
I-top Medium Punch
tulle
SEI Paper

I love her stamps so much so I decided to join her as well here is my Project:
Recipe for my Project:
Small Brown Paper Gift Bag
DCWV - Midnight Spell Stack andCardstock
Mini Monsters Cricut Catridge
Orange Twine
Marvy 1 1/2 & 2 inch circle punch
Purple Tissue Paper
Jet Black Staz-On Ink
Googly Eyes


In honor of the VERY FIRST Guest Designer Day. Sarah has been so generous and donated a set of her
A Haunting We will go Stamp Sets! All you have to do is become a Follower and make a comment. We will choose a Winner using Random.org on Monday!

If you would like to be a guest designer on More Than Favors please contact me at morethanfavors@gmail.com

Preserves Cricut Catridge Winner!

First off I want to thank all my followers and all that Participated! thank you for making my 200 so special!

I used Random.org to select a winner for this giveaway. Random.org selected...

# 56

MC said...

I love this cartridge. I've been eyeing it up for awhile. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

Congrats to MC

Please contact me within 5 days at morethanfavors@gmail.com send me your address and I will put your cartridge in the mail.

Dont forget to tune in tomorrow for my very first Guest Designer!!! In Honor of the first Guest Designer on More Than Favors there will be a giveaway. Generously Donated by.... You will just have to wait till tomorrow!

Happy Crafting,

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Card Challenge 9-13


SO I really enjoy entering challenges... You all should know that by now. Well at Ivarai's Scrappy Blog she is hosting a sketch challenge. It just happened to fit perfectly with a Sympathy card that I made recently. So here it is:Recipe for this card:
Best Occassions Cardstock
DCWV Linen Closet 8x8 Cardstock Stack
Prima Flowers
Brown Ribbon from Michaels
Crystals
I-Rock
Xyron Designer Runner

Wacky Wednesday #8 - Color Challenge

This week for Wacky Wednesday I wanted to do a Color Challenge... The Colors are Pink, Black, Grey & White. Here is a card that I made for my Best Friend Solange. She loves anything with a Skull on it. I did a little altering on this Skull. I really wanted it to have heart shaped eyes so i used the hide contour button on my gypsy to hide the eyes it had and I used the heart from George and Basic Shapes to replace them. I really like the way it came out.
Recipe for the Card:
Pink & Cream Colored Cardstock - Recollections
Black Cardstock - Bazzill
Paisley and Plaid Cardstock - DCWV Rockstar Mat Stack
Paisley Ribbon - Michaels
Happy Birthday Stamp - My Pink Stamper Family & Friends Stamp Set.
Fruit Punch Stickles
Potpourri Basket Cricut Cartridge
George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge

This Week's giveaway is....
A set of Cricut Markers in Basics Colors and a Paisley Stamp from Studio g.

Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)
3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you
4. Leave a Comment
5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday September 26th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Happy Crafting!

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Monday, September 13, 2010

200 Followers = Cartridge Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone I am so Happy and Excited that I have reached 200 followers that I am giving away a Cricut Cartridge. How awesome is it that on the night of the Cricut Imagine Launch I reach 200 followers... This is UNFORGETTABLE! So in honor of my 200 followers I am going to giveaway The Preserves - Cricut Cartridge
So lets get too it... The rules are simple Become a follower of the Blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Thursday using Random.org

We've got a winner for Challenge #7

I want to everyone who participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.
This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Teresa Hendrickson

Random.org chose #9

Teresa send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Happy Crafting,

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Tuesday Morning Sketches #58

In my blog search today I found a new blog... Well New to me and her Challenge was a Sketch! I love sketch Challenges! So I decided to take a hack at it! Below is a Picture of the Sketch that was posted at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Here is my take on it! I went with a Birthday Theme because I am going to send a very Special Someone a Birthday Card :)
Recipe for this Card:
DCWV Flower Shower Stack
DCWV Flower Shower Cardstock Stack
Recollections Cardstock
Post It Adhesive Craft Paper
Xyron Design Runner Starter Disk for the Sentiment
Ribbon from Michaels
Studio G Pigment Ink
Glossy Accents on the Cherry
D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug Folder
Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug Folder
Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge

Friday, September 10, 2010

Pink by Design - Project #2

Hi All,

Well its that time again! Design Team Project Time! YAY!!! We here is what I created with my A Huanting We Will Go Stamp Set Which you can purchase along with all the others by ClickingHERE or by going to Oh My Crafts.

I started by making a card and then my 7 pound baby arrived!!! No Not a real Baby... The Cinch by We R Memory Keepers. It was an Anniversary Gift from Hansel that arrived about a week early. So I made a card and a Note Pad too!

Here they are:
Recipe for the Card:
A Haunting We Will Go Stamp Set - Pink By Design
Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge
Cardstock DCWV - Midnight Spell & Recollections
Googly Eyes
White Sakura Gel Pen
Recollections Edge Punch
Martha Stewart Black Flocking Powder
Black Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents
Cuttlebug Creepy Die Cut
Recipe for the Note Pad:
A Haunting We Will Go Stamp Set - Pink By Design
The Cinch - We R Memory Keepers
We R Memory Keepers 1 inch O-Wire
Cardstock DCWV - Midnight Spell
Black Embossing Powder
Clear Embossing Powder
VersaMark Ink Pad
Martha Stewart Heat Gun
Walmart Craft Ribbon
College Ruled Paper
Cuttlebug Creepy Die Cut

Don't forget to go visit all the ladies including Sarah as they all have Projects Posted!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

IvaRai's Scrappy Blog - Card Challenge 9-6

I decided to join a challenge at a new blog. Well New to me she is pretty awesome and I love her work. Click HERE to check it out. Well I decided to go with a Super Simple card and she offered a sketch so this is my interpretation of it.



The Recipe for this card:
DCWV Rock Star Mat Stack
DCWV Flower Shower Card Stock Stack
DCWV Midnight Spell Card Stock Stack
Black Ribbon from Michaels
Martha Stewart Score Board
Marvy 2 inch Circle Punch
Marvy 2 1/2 inch Circle Punch
Xyron Design Runner for the Sentiment.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Wacky Wednesday Challenge #7


Hi All,

Here we are back again for another Wacky Wednesday Challenge! I hope everyone enjoys this weeks theme because it's BABY WEEK here at More Than Favors! So this week you can Make anything as long as it has to do with Babies! It can be a Layout, Card, 3D object! Anything inspired by a Baby...

Here is a Page that will be going in a baby book for my Niece Brianna. I am doing a full Year all in an 8x8 album.

Here is my Project:

Recipe for this Layout:
Card Stock All from my Scraps...
New Arrival Cricut Cartridge
George & Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge
Baby Blue Stickles
Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist - Marshmallow
Cricut Markers


This Week's Prize is...
9 ft of Halloween Ribbon and a Heidi Swapp Word Stamp.
Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)
3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you
4. Leave a Comment
5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday September 12th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Happy Crafting!

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Monday, September 6, 2010

We've got a winner for Challenge #6

Good Morning,


I want to everyone who participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.
This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Sharon C.

Random.org chose #10

Sharon send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Happy Crafting,

Thursday, September 2, 2010

YOU’RE INVITED TO SCRAPPING IN PINK 2010

Fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Hosted By: Eni P. Neadle of Just Fabulous Friends Scrappin and Scrapbook n' Stuff

Fun, Relaxing and Affordable Scrapbooking

Attendees can scrapbook all day,
participate in door prizes, raffles, games and shop
from onsite vendors

When: October 16, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. til 11:00 p.m.
Location: 6801 W. 20 Ave. Hialeah, FL 33014
Price: $45.00 per person

Price includes:
• 12 hour access to scrapbook room with ample space to work;
• Goody Bag for all attendees;
• Raffle ticket (Additional available for purchase);
• Make -n- Takes;
• Scrapbooks & Stuff onsite scrapbook store;
• Snacks, Beverages and dinner; and
Fun, Fun, Fun and more Fun

Some other goodies, but for an additional price (all for a great cause):
• Massages by Karyna from 1-4 p.m. ($2 per minute massages);
• Other vendors: Jenny Jewels and Bows (beautiful custom bows for little girls; and reasonable priced accessories) all great for gifts;
• And many more!

I realize that most of you are not in Miami or Florida for that matter but we can use your help in other ways as well. We are taking donations for the Garage Sale Table in which all proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen. If you are a Manufacturer and would like to donate a product for our Raffle or goodie bags Please let me know every little bit helps!

Happy Crafting,
Paula
morethanfavors@gmail.com