Monday, June 7, 2010

WIN with 'Round The World With CRI-Kits'

TUESDAY 8th JUNE 2010
0900


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"....




The border at the bottom with the basket


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.....




Sorry about the lighting, they are a


wee bit darker than the photo's show.....




More of the beautiful Yuzen papers,


flowers and sentiments.....







I have used Nestabilities for the


frames and sentiments.....














Wouldn't you just love to have a play


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.....




But, that's not all.....





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.....





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:

Sandi Clarkson said...

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!

Helen said...

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 :-)

freetimegone said...

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.

Krystal O'Neill said...

Great cards! The pens look like they work great - I would love to win them and give them a try!

Thanks for sharing!

Mandy said...

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

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Great Disney layout!!! TFS

Jodie R said...

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!

~JulieH~ said...

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

Sandy said...

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!

Alishia said...

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 :)

Kaye's Crafty Place said...

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

Kristie Maynard said...

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!

Java Jen's Creations said...

This blog hop is so much fun!! So excited to see everyone's creations!!

Shelley said...

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.

Linda said...

Hi Jane, I am a follower already. Love your LO and for someone that isn't a card maker they look pretty good.

Josie0602 said...

Love your layout! I love doing the blog hops...so much fun seeing the different projects

:) said...

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

Kim. said...

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

Rach1fun said...

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

Rosie said...

Lovely drawings and a great set of cards! How do I become a follower?

Jess (aka Sparksgal) said...

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)

Linda said...

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

Alifen said...

Love the cards! Love what you've done with the gel pens. Thanks for the inspiration.

4Ucards said...

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.

Gmapatty said...

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.

SusanC said...

Nice layout. Your cards turned out really great. Thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

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

Char J said...

love the layout. super job.

Donna said...

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

Kraftychick said...

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

Bobbi said...

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.

Gemini-Heather said...

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

flowerdisco said...

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!

Maxine said...

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.

Barb Craft said...

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 :)

Grandma Nancy said...

I love the Cri-Kits but haven't had the money to buy them yet. Wouldn't it be great to win them!!!

Elaine said...

What gorgeous LO's and cards! I love how you are using the gel pens, so wonderful! I became a follower!

VeronicaA said...

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

DoriG said...

Love your Disney layout! It's so bright and cheerful.

Laurie said...

Great cards, very artistic. Would love to have the opportunity to try the pens, look very interesting. TFS

4kids4 said...

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!

Jacqui said...

Love the disney layout. I am always looking for new scrapbooking ideas for Disney pages.
Thanks

Connie said...

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!

Unknown said...

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.

pcrusberg said...

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

AprilsL8 said...

Love your cards and layout! The gel pens are great aren't they?

aimado said...

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!

Jessica Wekenman said...

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!

Myrna said...

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

Mary Jean said...

welll duhhhhh on me!! I never thought of using the pens to make faux stamps1!!

Rosie said...

Just would love, love, love the Cri Kuts, they look fascinating!! And I love what you did with the cards.

scrapgranny said...

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

nanapuddin said...

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!

kim.mom said...

WOW!!! Love your Disney LO!!!! My daughter was yelling "Mickey! Mickey!" the whole time I was looking at it! She loves it, too!!!

sucor said...

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

Helen said...

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!

www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com said...

I love the light pen on the dark paper! Thanks for the drawing!

Craftyhomemade said...

Super cute cards. I really like it.

littlen said...

Have become a follower. Love your Disney page. A great inspiration. TFS.

Becky said...

Wonderful card

MLiss3 said...

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!

Dreama said...

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.

The Cropping Canuck said...

Wow! I love those pens!

TFS the info about the Gypsy and the pens as well.

Hey Jude said...

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.

AndreaA said...

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.

windycindy said...

I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect...
Your cards are lovely!
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

KAT said...

who needs stamps if you have all the carts?

thanks for a fun week.
kat

dianedigs said...

Jane,
Thanks to the international blog hop I have found your site and now a follower & Disney lover as well. Would love those pens.

Sandy Hentzel said...

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!

mary said...

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

Etha said...

wow those designs make some wonderful cards!!
lovely scrap page too, love that disney cart :)
thanks for a chance to win the pens!!

Mary said...

great job! I love all things Pagoda! So glad I found your site :-)

Mary of Oregon said...

Cute layout! Thanks for a chance to win!

Irene said...

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.

nancy said...

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

moknowsall said...

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

JANLYNN said...

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

moknowsall said...

I almost forgot. I am your newest follower.

Maureen

jodilynn67 said...

Super Disney layout. Love those pens. Thanks for sharing!

Lorianna said...

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

chignon said...

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!

Jennifer said...

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

cal8007 said...

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

Kendra-Sue and Jamie said...

I love the bamboo using the Cri-Kits. I've never noticed that cut before.

AShu93 said...

I wouldn't have known you're not a card maker. They are really terrific!

Unknown said...

I love Disney too!!! Your layout is so fun!

Thanks so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Gorse Auto Detailing said...

Great demo of the pens in action! Gotta get some!

Judy B. said...

I love that paper with the cards! Hope I win those pens so I can give it a try! Thanks!!

Jill said...

Beautiful cards!

moknowsall said...

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

Short Scrapper said...

Just found your site. Love your work!!! tfs

Renae said...

Love your layouts! and those pens look amazing!!

TFS

:) Renae

renaejune99(at)gmail(dot)com

GabyCreates.com said...

I just got my pens!!!!!
I hope to create some great projects like you just did!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!

Peta said...

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.