HGTV PARTY Director’s Clapperboard Using Cricut Locker Talk + GIVE AWAY
I’m just SOOO PROUD of my friend Sunita!! She earned a spot on HGTV’s All American Handyman. When she told me she was going to be on it I told her 2 things: “Congratulations” and “I’m not at all surprised”. Truly. She’s fantastic. One day I brought her over to my house to show her the iron staircase baluster’s I’d just paid $$$ to have installed. No kidding…the next day she went to Home Depot, bought some baluster’s and redid her entire staircase by herself. THAT DAY. That’s one of my favorite stories about her, but that’s not all she’s done. Sometimes I can go outside and hear saws and things running. It’s almost always her. 😉 Well, she didn’t win on the show, but that doesn’t matter. She’s a star anyway.
Sunita’s birthday and the HGTV show premier were at the same time. So her sweet husband decided to throw her a surprise HGTV & B’day party.
So, Guess Who Made Decorations?
Here’s How I Made the Clapperboard:
The blue blade housing you see there is the Deep Cut Blade.
I told you I needed that Locker Talk Cricut cartridge, remember? Well, I just got it and already found this immediate use for it. YAY! I used it to make this Director’s clapperboard. The only thing about it is that there aren’t many layers, so I had to cut those white areas out by hand. I used thin 12×12 chipboard and the Deep Cut Blade to cut out several clapperboards which I layered together so I could make it sturdy.
Next, I cut out the same image again but this time I used some black paper instead of chipboard. Then I used my trusty ATG 714 gun and glued that sucker together. I heart my ATG gun. It’s a hard worker.
Why yes I was trying to find a way to show you my manicure without being too obvious. It’s still kind of contrived, isn’t it? LOL!
I used some poster board to create the back to this clapperboard. I taped the glossier side to the inside and had the matte side facing out. Reason? (Oh, I can hardly wait to tell you my genius idea! LOL!) I decided that we could pass this little creation around Sunita’s party and have all the party guests sign it as a remembrance for her. LOVE IT! It worked out great and everyone signed it. I’m still wondering why in the WORLD my DH signed it for both of us since I always do the signing and his writing is — well, I love him. LOL!
Ahhh…vinyl…how I love you. Seen my Cricut Vinylology DVD?
I rarely use vinyl on paper, but it is super cool when you do isn’t it? Using vinyl was much easier than gluing down all of these individual letters. HOWEVER, I think this Cricut brand vinyl (that I just bought…grrr) is old or something, because it didn’t want to come up off of the paper. So, I actually DID have to glue down some of the letters and that’s how I got it sort of crooked. Plus, it was 1 hour until the party and I still needed to shower and dress. I was in a mild panic.
I finally used my very least favorite cartridge! Jubilee font cartridge you finally have a job. I needed a skinny font for this.
And Now…the Give Away!
Ok, in honor of the deep cut blade that made this possible…and in thanks to reaching 800 Fans on the Joy’s Life Facebook Fan page I’m giving away a Cricut Deep Cut Blade to one winner. Woo hoo! To be entered to win, just leave a comment on this post AND (if you haven’t) please “Like” the Joy’s Life Facebook page. Just click that button on the left side of the page. (You can also hang out with us on the “Joy Joyslife” Facebook page. I just started the Joy’s Life FB fan page, so it needs some love.)
I’ll use Random.org to choose a winner on Sept. 13. After I hear from that winner I’ll post the winner here. Good luck!
# mountaindew72 Says:
September 6th, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Super cute project! Ive never tried the deep cut blade. Thank heavens for the multiple cut feature! I got your DVD and am trying to get brave enough to cut vinyl!
Stay tuned for MORE HGTV party creations!
I love the clapperboard. So happy for your friend and her HGTV appearance. Thanks for the giveaway.
LOVE that clapper board….. I think I need Locker talk too!!!! LOL
Crystal
omg this is so cute! i even do believe i have locker talk.. off to check my cricut list.
charna
nice that your friend got some recognition! you make cricut seem so easy…I’m not too successful at mine yet. I am however the cuddlebug queen! lol
There’s a use for every cart, at least thats what I say! This project is so cute!
I Love the clapperboard, it is great, I had never thought about layering multiple cuts to get something thicker (Duh moment!) Thanks so much for all of the inspiration and the Vinylology ROCKS!!!!!!
Tammy
Love the clapper board. Since today is my birthday maybe I will get lucky and win something. LOL
Happy Birthday Mimicaro! 🙂
~Joy~
wow Joy another great project…I haven’t used a deep cut blade yet… I guess another thing to try with my cricut.. love the clapperboard.. you friend sounds amazing…
Great project! I’ve used my Locker Talk cartridge many times for school pages/projects.
Hi Joy! What a cute idea and yeah for your friend! Sounds like you had a great time.
Cool project. You could do more and throw all kinds of parties.
Looks great, I’ll have to try to make one of those my son would like it. I would love to win a deep cut blade, I haven’t bought one yet and have some thick cardboard I need to cut.
I have Locker Talk on my wishlist…this is so awesome. Congrats to your friend.
Also, Congrats on reaching 800 fans!!! And thanks for the great giveaway.
JOY! You are full of talent mixed in with your fun energy! Another amazing idea!! thanks for all you do and share!
Super cute! I wish I’d looked at Locker Talk last spring when my Teachers’ Association sponsored a table at the end-of-school breakfast. We had all kinds of movie stuff going on and that would have been fun for place savers or something. Lol I just have a baby bug so I couldn’t have made the great big director’s board ;o)
Wow! That is really neat! I am going to have to put Locker Talk on my wish list!
What a great idea to celebrate a new star!
What a cute Idea! Love it! Congrats on reaching 800! lets see 1000!
Joy this is more than fabulous and it doesnt look sideways at all. 🙂
Such a sweet project. I have Locker Talk and think it’s a great cartridge. Congratulations on 800 fans!
That is sooo AWESOME!!!!! Love all your projects & I learn sooo much from all your tips!! Thanks & keep them coming 🙂
great project. Too cute. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win…
Adorable! What a great friend you are! 🙂
Happy Labor Day!
That is too cute. Congratulations to your friend!
Wow! So cool to have a friend on HGTV! And a cool clapperboard design too!
So super cute! You are so talented and creative!
what a great project! Now I have a reason to watch theat show. I will definitely be looking for your friend.
Wow! What a neat idea. Also, thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
love the party decs you made. isn’t cricut awesome!
Another Amazing Project!! You’re like me–if it wasn’t for the last minute–you wouldn’t get anything done!!!
That is a really neat idea!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Congrats on hitting 800 fans!! Doesn’t surprise me your site is AWESOME!!! Love your project. It’s really cute. Congrats to your friend as well!
Thanks for the chance to win Joy!
Super cute project! Ive never tried the deep cut blade. Thank heavens for the multiple cut feature! I got your DVD and am trying to get brave enough to cut vinyl!
Love it! I’m glad you got to use your least favorite cart 🙂
What an awesome project!!! Congrats to your friend!
You are such a great friend, Joy!! I’m sure Sunita LOVED this and will treasure it always! I’m off to make more party invites for my daughters’ birthdays coming up….
I haven’t tried the deep cut blade yet. I plan to, but haven’t done it yet. Still new to the Cricut and learing how to use that with the regular blade!
WOW, I so wanted to make a clapboard to go with my “golden age of Hollywood” themed craft room — THANK YOU for the great instructions!!
Tell Sunita congratulations on such a neat experience. By the way, love the nails and your clapperboard. My birthday is Sept 13 so I would love to win the blade. Thanks for a chance.
I’m so glad I found your page! I’ve been watching your videos on youtube for awhile and you’ve been a great inspiration! all of your projects are awesome!!
So full of talent. I would not thought of doing it. I have been thinking of using vinyl to make cut outs for car windows. How do you think that would work? I would have to reverse the letters and stuff, but I am wondering how it would weather. My daughter is a big Tinkerbell fan and just bought a new van.
Keep on doing what you do.
Marlene
Too Cute! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for the great ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!
Super cute! TFS I will have to try this – I bet my boys would love to play with it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Your project is sooo neat! I’m sure she thinks the same as you regarding paper instead of decorating! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Fun project! I don’t have a facebook page! But thanks for the giveaway!
You are so talented and crafty!! I LOVE it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your clapperboard! Congratulations to your friend! Thanks for the giveaway!
Another great project. Thanks for the giveaway. Have plenty of ideas up my sleeve.
Thanks for the giveaway…And now I need locker talk…My kids roll their eyes every time i buy a new Cartridge…lol
What a super neat idea!! Thank you for a chance to win a deep cut blade – I am sad to admitt I do not have one and have only cut paper with my cricut – I know you are gasping………
~lori