Saturday, November 13, 2010

Cooking with Cricut Blog Hop

If you are looking for the Mini Album Blog Hop, click HERE.

Welcome to Purple Monkey Moments, my little corner of the blogosphere, and the CookingWithCricut.com Holiday Blog Hop! If you've come from Becky's wonderful blog you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to Cooking With Cricut and start at the beginning.

With the holidays fast approaching we are sharing some wonderful ideas and inspiration for your viewing and crafting pleasure! Each Design Team member will be featuring an original project made especially for this hop. Make sure to check out each DT member's blog. There will be prizes along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be some nice PRIZES with a few different ways to win at CookingWithCricut.com!

I decided to make a Christmas Tag box. I think it makes a really adorable gift, and who doesn't need gift tages at Christmas? Here it is:



The cute box was made following the tutorial HERE. It was pretty easy! I was pleased.



The paper is all Stampin Up. The acetate I picked up at Michael's. that's where I bought the ribbon too.



I cut out all my tags on my Cricut, and laid everything out on my Gypsy girl to save some paper. I was so easy! The great thing is that if you don't have a cricut, you can still make this project. There are lots of punches that you could use to make the tags.



The stamps are mostly Stampin Up, though I picked up the little Angel last week in a $1.50 bin at Michael's. Cute, isn't she? I colored them in with my SU markers.



This is a picture of how my gypsy looked with all the tags laid out on it. Easy-peasy!

This little tag box took me about an hour from start to finish, which is pretty quick! I am going to make some for teacher gifts and hostess gifts for Christmas.

So, on to my blog candy! I am giving away a great stamp from Close to my Heart, and a great cutting file that Melin over at Cooking With Cricut graciously gave me to give away. Isn't it cute? I love Gingerbread cookies :)






Winning these prizes is easy! All it takes is 2 easy steps...

1) Become a follower (if you aren't already)
2) Leave me a comment on this post by 6pm EST November 14th.

Now it's your turn! Let’s see your wonderful holiday projects. Be sure to try and include a Cricut or other die cut machine on your project and link it up at CookingWithCricut.com.
Next stop...Melinda! Go see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to head back to CookingWithCricut.com and get entered to win!
Happy Holiday Hopping!

Here is a list of all the participants, just in case you get lost along the way :)

CookingWithCricut.com – http://www.cookingwithcricut.com/
Abby – http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
Gaby – http://www.gabycreates.com/
Adrea – http://www.adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/
Cathie – http://www.creativecutter.org/
Christel – http://www.onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Kristal – http://www.kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Madison – http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
Kassidy – http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Jenna – http://jennasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/
Valine – http://www.maddstercreations.blogspot.com/
Dalis – http://www.stampergirl.com/
Brandilynn – http://www.createdbybrandilynn.blogspot.com/
Becky - http://www.bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Melinda – http://www.scrapbookeden.blogspot.com/
Back to CWC


After you hop through all our wonderful Christmas ideas, I hope you come back and hop along with the Mini Album Hop. You can find it in the post right before this one. Have a great day!


A la prochaine...

85 comments:

The Cropping Canuck said...

Awesome tags!

craftymom205 said...

Love the tags. Great idea. I am a follower.

Michel E
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

TinaGAle said...

What a fab gift idea!! I will definitely be scraplifting

Darlene said...

Awesome! I'm gonna make these for teacher gifts!

desaucier at bellsouth dot net

LesleyfromWI said...

Love the tags and box. What a super cute gift idea. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

Lisa said...

Wonderful Blog and I love all the tags!!
Big Hugs!

Rhonda said...

I just love your blog! The tag box is such a great idea!

Abby said...

HOW cute!!!!! LOVE all you did!!!

Parplusone said...

I love the box of tags great idea
EllenM

Amy said...

Your gift tag box turned out great, may just have to make a few myself! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win some goodies! I'm now a follower and I will be back! LOL

Unknown said...

Very cute box and tags great idea!!!

Tammara said...

Great gift idea!

greenchick said...

Love the tags!

Shana said...

The tags are such a great gift idea. Thanks for the ideas and candy.

shanasewing@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Love your tags! I'm gonna have to make some this year. Puts a more personal spin on gifts when the tags are handmade. Sure beats hand writing the persons name on the wrapping paper lol

KathyB said...

I love these tags and the box. What a fabulous idea! I know some folks to do this for! You hooked me! I am a new follower!

Prettiful Creations said...

Wonderful idea!

Adrea said...

I love this idea! I think it's super easy and super cute and a great way to share your talent with so many others! Thanks for the great idea!

Gramjak said...

I Love this idea and plan to use it to make a box of tags for my canasta club girlfriends. Great creativity and I am definitely a follower!

kastenc at sbcglobal dot net

Sharon said...

What a great idea. I never have gift tags. So cute.

Woo hoo! Stamps, Im an addict. LOL!

I love the Cookie files, makes me want to do some baking. LOL!

became a follower,
Sharon

TR said...

This would be a great gift idea!
I was thinking even for nursing
homes and such as ornies!

JustJules said...

What a wonderful gift idea! Thank you for sharing it! You did a wonderful job! Became a follower...looking forward to seeing more exciting ideas!
Julie
julieschoonoverwfg@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Love the tags, Became a follower. Thanks for sharing

Mary said...

Love those tags and the four compartment box to hold them.

Tonia said...

what an awesome idea! I think I will be making this one! Great job!

spelsue said...

a box of tags would make a great gift! What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.
These would make good teacher gifts.

Denise G said...

Those tags are so cute. Love them. TFS

www.cricutmyway.blogspot.com

Renae said...

What a great idea! I am always looking for homemade gift ideas that I can make with my cutter. Thanks for sharing. I also became a follower today.

GabyCreates.com said...

Your gift tag box turned out great, and your tags are so cute, great idea!
Gaby-CWCDT

stefeni said...

This is such a WONDERFUL idea!! I'll definitely have to try this one day.

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

jeannejj said...

I love this idea. TFS.

Jeanette said...

What a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

Jnett's Place said...

Cute, cute, cute. I'd love to win too. Love the cookie.

kandilin said...

Great idea..Thanks for sharing

S.Bayles said...

Great Job.. Thanks for doing the blog hop. I just love Mary and have been a fan of hers for awhile. I am now a follower of yours. I have a very small blog and would love for you to follow me also.
Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/
E-Mail: davidbayles@sprintmail.com

Wendy said...

Very cute project...love the little tags.

Lisa Champney-Published paper crafter said...

super cute tags who wouldn't love this gift!!

Lisa
E-mail: mainecheri@aol.com

juelmarie said...

too cute - i'm your newest follower!

jenni said...

This is the best idea I have seen today, you are awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
jpshirley@ymail.com

cdm317 said...

This is such a thoughtful idea! Your tags are gorgeous, and thanks for the tutorial and pics.

Melissa said...

So cute!! I cannot believe you participated in two blog hops today!! WOW! I was here ealier for mini album blog hop!

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

Cathy S said...

Everyone needs tags and what a nice variety you have made. Thanks for sharing...you have been busy today with 2 blog hops!
Cathy S
seashore@telus.net

SlomoMom said...

Great idea! Love it and plan to use for on of my SS gifts. Cute tags have gotten pretty expensive for the amount in the package, at least cute and pretty ones. Thanks for sharing this idea. Love it and your blog.

slomomomcbl@gmail.com

scrapstampcrazy said...

I love your box of tags. I wonder if I'll even get to tags this year. So many projects so little time.

Monica said...

Tags great idea!!! Love it!!!



monica.lowrance@gmail.com
http://happyscrappn2.blogspot.com/

E. Marie said...

What a cute idea. I have made tags for gifts before but love the box to put them in.

Heidi said...

Cute box idea! Love it! I became a follower. Thanks for sharing such a cute box and tags!

Unknown said...

Love this idea. Thank you for posting it.

scrappygal said...

Awesome idea!! I love it!!

barbaralochridge@cox.net

Anna said...

So very creative. Very useful. Love it.
I am and have been a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Heather said...

What a great idea! I have started making my tags for this year already! Yours are adorable!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

lesliesews said...

Such a great idea! You can never have too many tags.

Anonymous said...

What a great idea ! Clever, and I'm sure much appreciated by the recipient if given as a gift. I can see this being done for Christmas and also for general purpose gift giving throughout the year.

Alicia B said...

Oh TOO Cute!!! *Hugs*

Heather said...

Very cute tags. TFS

Lynn B. said...

The box and tags are really cute. I love the idea!! TFS


lpboyles at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Cute tags and box! Glad to be a new follower too.

Shelly said...

ADORABLE!!!!

Live Love and Scrap said...

WOW!!! I came here for the mini album hop and saw this project!!! Its AMAZING!!! I just love it...what a great idea for gifts!!!! I wish I could color like you!!!!

hugs,
Sarah
liveloveandscrap.blogspot.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great tag set! I am now a follower! thanks for the chance! abusybee24atcoxdotnet

JustYolie said...

Super cute..loving all the images and the angel is lovely! :)

Sandee McIntyre said...

Very cute tags. This is a great idea!

tina said...

love the tags. great ideal

Susan said...

Your gift tags are great! Thanks for sharing!

Beth said...

Great idea for gift tags!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Great tags, thanks so much for sharing..

Emily C said...

Your tags are adorable. Great job!

Emily C
The Wonderful Insanity Called Life

Sharon said...

I just love this idea. Never have to many gift tags. Really Cute

Sharon

Laura R said...

super cute idea. you can make so many at once how great
lmv1985@yahoo.com

lginther08 said...

great idea, love the tags!

Glenda said...

Great gift idea!! Tags are adorable! Thanks for the inspiration and Thanks for chance to win a great prize!
Just became a follower! Visit me whenever you can!
Glenda
http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

Domestic Bliss(ters) said...

I LOVE that idea. Very cute! Thanks for sharing.

donna said...

srry after 6..some people have to work weekends..like the tags..

Unknown said...

great idea!!
scrapbooks1953@sbcglobal.net
believedreamcreat.blogspot.com

Michelle said...

These tags are super cute. Love em: )

Michelle
mmmfamily at comcast dot net

4kids4 said...

Great idea...we can all use tags...tfs!

paperscissorsink said...

Great job on your tags!

Cathie Rigby said...

Great Idea-love the tags-I will have to try this one-TFS Hugs Cathie

Scrapsofstuff/Daphne said...

OH!! I love the tags!! They are great!!

pennykitz said...

They are really adorable.. You are right everyone needs tags..and homemade are the best.
pennykitz@charter.net
I will follow

E. Marie said...

Great idea. Adorable tags.

Lisa J said...

Oh my goodness this is an AWESOME idea and something I can use for my work gift exchange!! Thank you!
I would be grateful if I could get the gypsy file for this!!

TFS!

tjsgal at gmail dot com

Vicki and Don said...

What a cute box and tags! Love them! TFS!

kramer_buffy said...

I love gift tags as gifts, specially hand made ones! these are gorgeous, I am going to go check out the tutorial for the box.

-- dalis

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