Cricut Fancy Frames & Cricut Flower Shoppe Flower Frame – Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge Give Away

Our Cricut”fied” CHA Badges

I took my daughter with me to the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) trade show in Chicago a few weeks ago.  We enjoyed meeting friends in person and taking some seminars and classes.  We were invited to a Provo Craft class where we made these cool frames for our CHA tags.  I fell in LOVE with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge because I was finally able to make a flower that didn’t look pathetic.  LOL!  My daughter had blown me away the previous evening when she kept up with a speedy class that we took and excelled at making flowers by hand.  Um…that’s not my talent.  So, I was really happy when I redeemed myself by rolling up pieces that the Cricut had cut out and turning them into the pretty flower on the right.  I still think hers is better.  Well, she should be good at it…her name is Lilly.  LOL!  😉

Like the embossed key and circle? We used THIS to make them.

Would you like to know how to make these frames and flowers?  These are the instructions that Provo Craft gave us to share:

Flower Frame Instructions:

Materials: Cricut Expression, Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge, Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge, Cardstock: 6 sheets of coordinating colors and/or patterns, Adhesive Pen, Adhesive Dots.

Instructions for the Frame:

Using the Cricut and Fancy Frames Cartridge, cut one <Fram7> at 4 1/4″.  Next, cut one <Fram7Lr> and 4 1/4″.  Use adhesive pen to adhere the frame layers (as seen in frame photo above) and set aside.

Instructions for the Flower:

Use the Cricut and Flower Shoppe cartridge.
  Cut out four <Mum5> at 1″.
To cut out the center of the flower use the Cricut and Flower Shoppe cartridge and cut one <Daisy1> at 2″.

Twirl the image starting with the center tab to create the dimensional flower center.  Place adhesive dot at the end and adhere so that it stays rolled.
Cut one <Daisy4> at 2″ and one <Daisy4> at 1 3/4″.
Place adhesive dots on the tabs of the flowers and attach to the end of the flower cut out to create a dimensional shape.

Attach the smaller flower to the larger flower by layering.
Attach the center of the flower to the flowers using adhesive dots.
Add leaves to the back of the flower and adhere to the frame as shown.

WOO HOO!!  GIVE AWAY TIME!!!!

Before I left for CHA I bought the Fancy Frames Cricut cartridge, so when I was given an extra at the class I decided to pass it on to you!  Please leave a comment telling me what your favorite Cricut cartridge is.  I’ll use Random.org to choose a winner of the Fancy Frames Cricut cartridge on August 8, 2011.  I’ll announce the winner on this post, so be sure to come back and check!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER!!!

Love the flowers! I’m sure Super daughter picked up some of her talent from you. I love ALL my carts. I try mixing em up when I’m in my crafty room or on the couch with my Gypsy. If I had to pick, right now this minute, I’d say Picturesque. Ask again in 10 minutes and who know? Thanks for the chance to win!

Kitty Says: August 2nd, 2011 at 1:15 PM

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131 Comments

  1. Hard to pick a favorite…but right now my favorite is Baby Boutique.

    Thanks for a chance at winning!!

    Mickey

  2. I love Create A Critter, it’s so much fun, so sweet and the images are so versatile. I find myself going to it over and over for just about nay occasion! Thanks SJ, ur awesome!

  3. jlchambers67 says:

    I really like A Child’s Year and find myself using it again and again.

  4. I got so caught up checking out all the great posts & links on your blog I almost forgot to comment! Fave cart is paper doll & PDDU, always amazed at the diversity of icons I find on those!

  5. Wow, this is a tough one since I LOVE all my cartridges, but I find myself using Create A Critter and Child’s First Year the most of all.

    THANKS for the chance to win this cartridge. Love Your blog !!!!!

  6. So pretty! Thanks for the chance to win! My favorite cart is Create a Critter, but Flower Shoppe is becoming a close second 🙂

  7. Jeannette Butler says:

    Right now I’d have to say Stand and Salute since I’m working on a book for my son who is in the Nebraska Air National Guard (Air Force) about his graduation from Lackland AFB. A Child’s Year is another fav. Oh, and Wild Card!!! I’ve been using that a LOT lately!!!

  8. sewsweetncrafty says:

    Hello, Create A Critter seems to be one of favorites. It always has something I can use. Thanks for the chance to win.

  9. Walk in My Garden…gotta love it!

  10. Skrapperauntie says:

    Right now my favorite cartridge is florals embellished. I am making flowers galore. LOL.

  11. oh my they are beautiful!! Your super kid did a fab job!! Love her name- its super cute!
    kacee

  12. By far, A Child’s Year is my favorite. It works for all the holidays and you can use it for cards and fonts. Love, love, love it.
    I think your flowers are fabulous.

  13. DianaFisher says:

    love the paper dolls cartridge, they seem to have a bit of everything that you can use on a variety of pages

  14. My favorite go to card is Wild card. I love all the new damask and floral cartridges. They are all on my Want list; along with fancy frames. Thanks for all the inspiration and a chance to win!

  15. JaideAlicia says:

    My favorite cartridge is Create a critter because its so darn cute!! And TFS the little project!!

  16. Hi Joy, I love ALL my carts. How can I choose. I would say one of my favorites is Forever Young. Thanks for the chance to win. Smooches… Felicia

  17. thornburygaye says:

    I don’t have many, but I think that Storybook is my favorite right now. Love the flowers
    Gaye

  18. STORYBOOK IS MY FAV OF ALL.
    I WISH THEY MADE MORE LIKE THAT ONE!
    I like 3-D , so I really want Fancy Frames

  19. auntiethesis says:

    I only have a few but I love Cindy Loo and Happy Hauntings

  20. Love a chance to win….. my hubby loves to take alot of pictures…. so winning this “Fancy Frames” would be totally awesome! I”m new to cricket…so I’m exploring right now….soooo excited! No favorite yet…love them all. 🙂

  21. My favorite cartridge is Create A Critter. My favorite new cartridges are the new project cartridges. This one would be my first. Thanks for your blog. Pick me please!

  22. It’s difficult to pick just one fav. cart! but I always recommend Everyday Paper Dolls to new cricut owners but right now I have been using Ornamental Iron 2 so it’s my current favorite.

  23. Dubious_KS says:

    It’s hard to narrow down to a favorite cartridge, but I really like Celebrations for making cards.

  24. This is a great cartridge. My favorite cartridge right now is Sophisticated. It’s a new cartridge and it is so elegant and has beautiful images. Check it out if you haven’t already. Thanks for a chance to win the Fancy Frames cartridge. Love your site Joy.

    Kellie

    kardsbykellie.blogspot.com

  25. I have a lot of favorite cartridges, but I guess If I had to pick, I’d say that my current favorite is: Create a Critter!
    Thanks for a chance to win an awesome cartridge!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com
    lisastuf at gmail dot com

  26. cricuteer says:

    Just purchased your Vinylology and think that is really GREAT!! Am new to the cricut but so far I have enjoyed using my Doodlecharms cartridge.

    1. Thank you Cricuteer!! 😀 I’m so glad you enjoyed my Cricut Vinylology DVD!! 🙂
      ~Joy~

  27. I love the new cartridges but so far my favorite is create a critter and walk in the garden.
    Thanks for the website. I really like what you do.
    Tanaz

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