TUESDAY 8th JUNE 2010
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Welcome to day 2 of the Scrappy Go Lucky
'Round the World with CRI-Kits' Blog Hop....
Mandy has challenged us to come up with
something to do with our part of the world,
or a part of the world that is important to us....
Sadly, CRICUT have not allowed too much for
my parts of the world - Perth WA and Scotland,
I bought the Destinations cart and
was a wee bit disappointed.....
I read a wonderful suggestion on the Cricut
Message Board - for a cartridge for
each country/continent - I reckon they would go
down a treat - around the world.....
So, I have gone with the recent trip
hubby and I had to Hong Kong
- I LOVE Disney.....
Using Mickey and Friends cartridge
I have cut Mickey at 3".....
From Tinkerbell & Friends I cut Magical at 3"....
of apples is from Happily Ever After at 4".....
And the word Disney is from
Mickey and Friends at 3".....
The paper is Rouge de Garance 'Adele'
and Bazzill c/s.....
Now, to the wonderful CRI-Kits gel pens
- specially made for use in the Cricut.....
Here's one in action, the dark green pen
from the Reg & Neon set,
drawing bamboo from the Pagoda cartridge at 5.5".....
I thought I would stick with the orient
theme with the pens.....
A wee bit of green ribbon and a sentiment - voila.....
In action again, this time the red
metallic pen, drawing a vase of flowers
from the Pagoda cartridge.....
This time I treated the drawing like a stamped image
and coloured it in, using Tombow
brush pens - no Copics here - you know
I'm not a card maker.
And a wee stamped image on the vase.
Beautiful Yuzen paper, wee bit of ribbon,
sentiment, done.....
Again in action (I could watch the Cricut draw all day,
so much more fun that just cutting!!!)
Using pastel pink from the Pastel
collection of pens
(sorry doesn't photograph too well).....
And the pastel blue, also from
the Pastels collection.....
Both Koi from the Pagoda cartridge.....
And the word Disney is from
Mickey and Friends at 3".....
The paper is Rouge de Garance 'Adele'
and Bazzill c/s.....
Now, to the wonderful CRI-Kits gel pens
- specially made for use in the Cricut.....
Here's one in action, the dark green pen
from the Reg & Neon set,
drawing bamboo from the Pagoda cartridge at 5.5".....
I thought I would stick with the orient
theme with the pens.....
A wee bit of green ribbon and a sentiment - voila.....
In action again, this time the red
metallic pen, drawing a vase of flowers
from the Pagoda cartridge.....
This time I treated the drawing like a stamped image
and coloured it in, using Tombow
brush pens - no Copics here - you know
I'm not a card maker.
And a wee stamped image on the vase.
Beautiful Yuzen paper, wee bit of ribbon,
sentiment, done.....
Again in action (I could watch the Cricut draw all day,
so much more fun that just cutting!!!)
Using pastel pink from the Pastel
collection of pens
(sorry doesn't photograph too well).....
And the pastel blue, also from
the Pastels collection.....
Both Koi from the Pagoda cartridge.....
wee bit darker than the photo's show.....
flowers and sentiments.....
frames and sentiments.....
Mandy started the Blog Hop yesterday over at
with these pens, including the holder,
if you need one,
well you can WIN a set of ten pens
(your choice which set)....
Here's how:-
Become a follower of this blog
Leave a comment on this post
Random.org will choose the winner on Friday 18th June
Too Easy.....
Mandy is giving away the four
latest release cartridges from CRICUT
Wall Decor & More
Cindy Lou
Freshly Picked
Mini Monsters
You need to follow this international Blog Hop
and collect the clues - once you have
solved the anagram you need to
e-mail the answer to Mandy at
by Friday 18th June when the winner
will be drawn at random.....
Here is my clue.....
Mandy started the Blog Hop yesterday over at
So you need to start there and
follow us through this week.....
She has a short video of
the pens in action.....
Each DT team member is also giving away
a set of CRI-Kits gel pens of your choice,
including the holder, if you need one.....
So, you have a few chances to win at each blog.....
So, you have a few chances to win at each blog.....
Here are the rest of the DT's blogs and their Blog Hop order:-
Wed 9th June - Diane, Capadia Designs
Thurs 10th June - Tracey, Trace Elementz
Fri 11th June - Tereesa, Up Late 2 Create
Sat 12th June - Enfys, Going Buggy
Sun 13th June - Mandy, Scrappy Go Lucky
So, there you have it.....
Good Luck everybody.....
Hugs
Jane
94 comments:
Just wanted to leave a comment regarding your Disney layout .. very cheery and love the border at the bottom. Love the Magical cut .. I used it just a few weeks ago for a wedding layout. Hope to see you around SOUS soon!
Wow! I love your layout!! We're going to Disney in the Fall and I think I'll need to get a few Disney carts! I am loving the pens too. I wasn't sure I would like them, but I love what I've seen so far :-)
I am new here but not for long. I love your Disney layout. My son and DIL just got back from Disney so I bet she would love something like this. Thanks for all the details. Thanks too for a chance to win on this Blog Hop.
Great cards! The pens look like they work great - I would love to win them and give them a try!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jane. Awesome job. i love the Thankyou card with the vase of flowers. I have some similar papers and using them in the packground for these Asian images works really well.
Mandy
Great Disney layout!!! TFS
Jane, Your cards are simply amazing! I love the Pagoda cart, but I never thought of using it this way!
You Disney LO is so fun! My son is going to Walt Disney world next week with his dad! I hope you don't mind if I scraplift a few ideas!
Thank you for sharing!
Fabulous layout your polka dot paper and ribbon are just perfect with Mickey and Minny!
Your cards are beautiful those pens just make all the detail look wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Juliexx
Wow! You did a terrific job! LOVE all of the cards. I would be thrilled to have a set of the pens, along with a holder. I am now a follower of your blog, too!
Your Disney Layout Is Awsome!
I have jsut got my cricut machine so these pens would be a great start to my im sure never ending collection :)
Wow Jane you have been busy! The layout is just gorgeous, who doesn't love Disney and the papers are perfect. Love all the drawings with the Cri-kits pens, would love to win some.
Hope you are recovering well after your crash.
hugs
Kaye x
Not a card maker???? I beg to differ! You did a fabulous job on these cards and the layout too, of course. Wonderful layout! I bacame a follower and will be checking in often.
Thanks for the inspiration!
This blog hop is so much fun!! So excited to see everyone's creations!!
I just adore your layout especially the Magical Word its just sets of the page. Love the way you have used the Gel Pens you have turned the cards into Master pieces, I have a few of the Nestabilities and love using them as well.
Hi Jane, I am a follower already. Love your LO and for someone that isn't a card maker they look pretty good.
Love your layout! I love doing the blog hops...so much fun seeing the different projects
So cool! Love everything that you created! I am so nervous to use markers/pens, anything that isn't cutting in my cricut. I would love to win a set! Crossing my fingers:)
sitesm at msn dot com
Beautiful Disney layout, that 'magical' wording looks so delicate to cut.
I really love the look of these pens and the more I see people create with them the more I would love them. I think you did a grand job of the vase of flowers if you are not a card maker, your colouring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Kim xXx
Your Disney LO is awesome!! I love the Polkadot ribbon and how you put the Disney right on top! And those gel pens are COOL! I have ideas running thru my head... OOhh, dangerous, LOL!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Rachel
Lovely drawings and a great set of cards! How do I become a follower?
Love the Disney LO...so cute and fun! Also love the cards you made with the pens....would love to give those a try. :)
~Jess (aka Sparksgal)
Your SBPage is magical! I love it. I can just see a cartridge about Scotland. It would be beautiful and would have bagpipes. There are a lot of uses for bagpipes. My step son just graduated from law school and they were led in and out with men playing bagpipes.
I am so happy to be on this hop meeting all these new ladies who teach me more about my Cricut. I don't have the pens but now I see they are a must have. I love your cards.
Nice to meet you Jane,
Linda
from Wisconsin in the USA
Love the cards! Love what you've done with the gel pens. Thanks for the inspiration.
I really would love to have these pens. Your cards are very well done. They inspired me to look at the Cri-Kit gel pens.
Wow! I love what you did the gel pens. I am going to have try that. Been too afraid to use them, but you make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing, love your layouts and cards.
Nice layout. Your cards turned out really great. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a great layout. Anything Disney is always fun and colorful. Those pens look like fun, would love to win a set. Thanks for the chance.
stuff@gt.rr.com
love the layout. super job.
Became a RSS follower of your blog.
Don't have the pens yet. Thank you for showing me that they can do.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Donna
DonnaCMC@optonline.net
Love your Disney LO - Just the right touches and I love the bow on Mickey!!! Thanks for the chance to win more of these pens - don't you just love them!!!!
Jackie
Love your layout. I have been looking for polka dot ribbon like that for a while and cannot find it, where did you get yours? Thanks for showing the pens in action, I have been thinking about getting some but was not sure what they would look like. I really like the way your cards turned out.
I love your layout and the gel pens are just awesome! I am crossing my fingers and my toes...lol!
Heather dot Dumond at Maine dot edu
Ok Jane...so now I am following you on your blog too. I admire your work from scrappy-go-lucky and here I am. Love your Honk Kong Disney layout. and about the cri-kits my fav is the one you colored in because I just love colors; bright colors that is. LOL
I am planning to play along here.
CU later!
psss...Disney is really magical!
Jane you do the most beautiful work love your layout and cards. Would love to try the pens if I was lucky enough to win a set.
Okay Jane... you have totally inspired me to try out these pens!! I love the way you colored the one in on the card!! And your Disney LO is spectacular!! We have a trip to Disney planned in October... I may be scraplifting this entire LO!!
Barb :)
I love the Cri-Kits but haven't had the money to buy them yet. Wouldn't it be great to win them!!!
What gorgeous LO's and cards! I love how you are using the gel pens, so wonderful! I became a follower!
Your layout is beautiful. Using the pens certainly add another dimension to any project. The cards are phenomenal. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica
vballen@comcast.net
Love your Disney layout! It's so bright and cheerful.
Great cards, very artistic. Would love to have the opportunity to try the pens, look very interesting. TFS
Jane, your projects are all so lovely. I'm scrapping some Disney (Florida) pictures now, so I loved seeing yours. :-) I didn't realize the Cri-Kit pens came in so many varieties...glitter, metallic...wow! Thanks for sharing!
Love the disney layout. I am always looking for new scrapbooking ideas for Disney pages.
Thanks
Love Disney. Had heard about the Cri-Kit pens, but hadn't seen anything done with them. Looks like a must have. Glad I found your blog!
Hi Jane. You did a fantastic job on the Disney layout. Everything coordinates so well. I'm new to your site and am enjoying it so much. Thanks so much for a chance to win.
Lovely layout! I love the "magical" cut. I just got Destinations, but I didn't spend to much so felt it could be worth it. Thanks for showing your super elegent cards. They're all lovely. Pam
pcrusberg at aol dot com
Love your cards and layout! The gel pens are great aren't they?
I think your Disney LO is awesome I never think to combine cuts from different cartridges that way. I really enjoyed all of your examples using the pens and I have to say you are a CARD MAKER!
Wow! I love your LO and cards! I just made a card last week with that vase from Padoga, I would never have thought to draw and color it! Of course, I only have the 'cricut' markers. Your version looks wonderful! I could really use these pens!
Jane
I am now a follower!!!!
Your blog is super. I especially liked what you did with the pens. I think my card making would sure improve if I won the pens. I have wanted them since I saw them. I am going to be keeping a sharp eye on your blog as you do GREAT work.
Thanks
Myrna
welll duhhhhh on me!! I never thought of using the pens to make faux stamps1!!
Just would love, love, love the Cri Kuts, they look fascinating!! And I love what you did with the cards.
So glad I found your blog. I am now a follower! Thanks for showcasing the cool pens! Would love to win a set!
katkane43@aol.com
I'm now a happy follower. Love your cards with the gel pens! And your LO is adorable. Hope to win so I can try to copy! TFS!
WOW!!! Love your Disney LO!!!! My daughter was yelling "Mickey! Mickey!" the whole time I was looking at it! She loves it, too!!!
What a great layout! All of your cards are beautiful too. I finally got a cricut (a used one, but new to me!) The pens work so well, I would love to win a set. Thanks for the chance!
sucor_2@hotmail.com
I love Disney and always love to see different ways of making Disney layouts. I have many, many that I still need to complete so all ideas are great inspiration!
I love the light pen on the dark paper! Thanks for the drawing!
Super cute cards. I really like it.
Have become a follower. Love your Disney page. A great inspiration. TFS.
Wonderful card
Love all the examples you gave with the Pagoda cart. Beautiful with the Cri-Kit pens. Love all the colors. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the Disney LO and all of your drawings with the pens. I've been reluctant to use the Cricut pens but maybe I should give them a try. Hope you get more carts for your little corner of the world soon.
Wow! I love those pens!
TFS the info about the Gypsy and the pens as well.
I love these gel pens, I just recently used the pens that came with my circut but these are so much nicer, I love your Mickey Mouse layout, Ilike using red and black whenever doing disney pages too.
your Disney LO is wonderful.
My son and his family catches a flight out in the morning to go to Disney for 10 days.
The gel pens looks great.
I am thinking that I need these. TFS.
I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect...
Your cards are lovely!
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
who needs stamps if you have all the carts?
thanks for a fun week.
kat
Jane,
Thanks to the international blog hop I have found your site and now a follower & Disney lover as well. Would love those pens.
Love your Disney LO! It's great how you picked from different carts and the end project just flows! Thanks for the chance to win!
Mickey and Friends was one of the first carts that I bought. It is a little tricky getting all of the layers to fit. Cute LO!
mks
wow those designs make some wonderful cards!!
lovely scrap page too, love that disney cart :)
thanks for a chance to win the pens!!
great job! I love all things Pagoda! So glad I found your site :-)
Cute layout! Thanks for a chance to win!
You have inspired me to try my Cricut inks again. I used them once to see what happens, but have not know what to do. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my the layout is adorable----very nicely done. The cards are beautiful---I have that cartridge-----I need to take a look at it again---TFS---Nancy
I don't have the Gypsy but do have DS and had similar "jumpy" results using the markers with DS. It just was unusable. Have to use straight Cricut. must be a delay in the connection between the computer and the expression. Like your pen work --- i have to do more -- good idea to use the pens on those very intricate cuts such as the balloon.... Hope to Win!!!
Maureen
mo_sala@pacbell.net
Love this Disney layout. so bright and chearful. These pens look so great. I can't draw worth a hoot and now with these pens I could just let Cricut do it. jls@eplus.net
I almost forgot. I am your newest follower.
Maureen
Super Disney layout. Love those pens. Thanks for sharing!
love your layout , and for not being a card maker, your cards look FAB!!!!!
Would love to try the pens if I was lucky enough to win a set.
Hugs
Lorianna
Your Disney layout is fantastic! I also like your cards and use of the Cri-kits pens. I am definitely putting the pens on my must have list!
Jane,
I love your layout!!! :) Wow! 3 different cartridges.
I am intrigued by the pens! Your cards turned out beautifully! I would love to win a set.
Thank you so much for sharing,
Jennifer
Jane,
Thanks for showing how the different colors of CRI-Kits looks, I think the pastels are too light for me, but love the way your vase came out adding the copic markers.
Love the Disney layout too. Thanks for sharing!
Carmen
cal8007 at aol dot com
I love the bamboo using the Cri-Kits. I've never noticed that cut before.
I wouldn't have known you're not a card maker. They are really terrific!
I love Disney too!!! Your layout is so fun!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
Great demo of the pens in action! Gotta get some!
I love that paper with the cards! Hope I win those pens so I can give it a try! Thanks!!
Beautiful cards!
I think you are having way too much fun with these pens. You have really shown the versiltility that someone could do... Love your work. the wedding layout is my fav.
Maureen
mo_sala@pacbell.net
Just found your site. Love your work!!! tfs
Love your layouts! and those pens look amazing!!
TFS
:) Renae
renaejune99(at)gmail(dot)com
I just got my pens!!!!!
I hope to create some great projects like you just did!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Jane these are amazing. What a great idea these pens are. I love the ideas that you come up with. Oh to find some of that mojo.
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