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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Cuttlebug Spot D/T Card~ Back To School~School Spirit!!






Happy Sun.!

Hi~ya All!

How is everyone this evening? I do hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for September, because it is here Tuesday. This year sure did pass quickly, summer just whizzed by. School time again, and that is exactly what our theme is at The Cuttlebug Spot "Back to School". I decided to do a School Spirit Card & created a little backpack to go along with it.

I must say I pleased with the way they both turned out. I actually made the backpack earlier during the week, and the card on Saturday. It was my first time using my Hello Kitty cartridge and I have had it since May. I must warn you, cut HK at 3 inches or larger, because those little pieces can drive you up the wall. My first cut was at 2½ inches and it was really tiny. I was on the phone with Donna M., and I was telling her that my pieces were not fitting. She said they should fit, and I guess they would have it if I had cut the right face for the HK. LOL, I had to call her back and tell her what I had done. It was only after I decided to put together the first one I had cut, that I realized it was the wrong face, so I scrapped that cut in DS, and cut her larger.
For the card I used some of my SU! DSP, and the new Journaling CB folder, which HK is mounted on. Now for the backpack I actually cut it out twice, once in cardstock, and again in SU! DSP. I wanted to use the same paper, and it needs to have cardstock for sturdiness. I am glad I started early on that, because Thursday my DS was acting weird. It would only cut up to 22% and stop. It seemed OK when I worked on this card. I am going to try the other file again tomorrow.

I had seen a manual file for the little backpack on a blog last year, but it sure makes it easier when you can use your Cricut with a cut file. My friend Jen, had created a cut file last year which she sent me, and I had never used it. So I thought this would be the perfect time to use it along with my HK cartridge. I had to make a few adjustments, but I still loved the idea of not having to manual cut it. I hope you will check out all my DT sisters creations at The Cuttlebug Spot and get inspired to play along with out challenges. Catcha later!


"Um Buggin"


11 Comments:

~JulieH~ said...

OMG Lillie this is fantastic love love love the colours and the little crochet embelliies and Kitty is just perfect for back to school as a little cheerleader and what little girl wouldn't be thrilled to receive this gorgeous miniature back pack! Wonderful take on the challenge my friend Wonderful!!

Kelly said...

What a sweet set Lillie. You did a great job putting this together. It's just perfect for a girl going back to school. Just love the back pack and the colors are GREAT!

Sandi said...

Lillie, that is gorgeous, all the pink and peaches, a lavish back to school for any sweet one. Love it. Hugs

Kaye's Crafty Place said...

Lillie this is super cute. The backpack is adorable. Hello Kitty is just so cute, I just love them both you did a great job.

hugs
Kaye x

Unknown said...

You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous projects Lillie. I am so glad that you share your wonderful talent with all of us! This is absolutely adorable and anyone would be thrilled to receive it! Just stunning!

DonnaMundinger said...

OOOh Lillie! This is the sweetest ever! Adorable backpack and the colors you chose are just yummy! Hello Kitty isn't nearly as bad to put together when you pick the right cut, eh? HeeHee! Hugs, D

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh my word! Lillie this is the cutest set!!! I love both pieces! HK is just too adorable and I love how you used her! Awesome work girlfriend!!!

Velta said...

This is just too darn cute Lillie!!! I swear, Cricut should pay you for all of your work! Do they??? You are #1 when it comes to your gorgeous creations with the Cricut! This card and backpack is no exception...just darling!

Kelly said...

Hi Lillie...I already left a comment...Love your blog but I'd like you stop by my blog to pick up a couple awards that I'd like to pass along to you.

scrappin_mom3 said...

Lillie, I absolutely adore this!! That back pack is just too cute and my 3 year old would be going "krazy over kitty" for it!! Just FABulous!!

Kerri

Sandy from Ukiah said...

You are just so amazing my friend, that is just tooooo cute.. love everything about them. You are so darn creative. I am glad you finally got around to using that cart. isn't she adorable.
Hugs

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