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Cricut Halloween Treat Bags

September 13, 2014 by Pam Larmore 20 Comments

These Halloween Treat Bags and Party Favors made with the Cricut aren’t very spooky, but they sure are cute! My kids are older, so I don’t need to make Halloween Treat Bags for day care or school anymore, but it’s fun to make a few treats and give them to friends.
When I was a kid, Halloween was a BIG DEAL! There were parties, haunted houses, and costume parades. After Christmas, it was favorite day of the year.

The only Halloween Treat Bags that we had were the little paper ones from the drug store. They had witches, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns printed on them. I loved getting them filled with candy and spider rings.

Halloween Treat Bags sure have come a long way!

Halloween Mason Jars is another project that that I made.

How I Made These Halloween Treat Bags

For the first Halloween Treat Bag I used the Nut Cup on the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut Cartridge (page 130). I used the Fit to Page feature on the Cricut Expressions, so that it would cut it as big as it would fit on a 12×12 piece of paper. You can also use the Expressions 2 or Explore Machines.

The purple, orange, and black chevron patterned paper works great for Halloween. It is from the Die Cuts With A View Stack called Spooky Time. Any Halloween patterned paper would work though or even sold card stock.

I cut the Jack-o-lantern at 3 1/2″ from the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. He’s not very spooky with his rosy cheeks though! The sides of the nut cup are slanted outwards, so I attached the Jack-o-lantern on the inside so it’s facing up. The nut cup is perfect for party favors. When cut on the largest size, the nut cup is big enough for a handful of small candies like M&M’s or a bit of crushed paper and miniature candy bars.

The witch owl Halloween Treat Bag is also cut from the Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More Cricut Cartridge. It is the gift bag on page 115 of the manual. I used the Fit to Page Feature to make it as large as it would fit on the 12×12 paper. The pretty orange patterned paper is from the Spooky Time Stack from Die Cuts With A View. The purple dots are embossed and glossy for extra texture.

To hold the nut cup and treat bag together, I used Tacky Tape. It is much stickier than regular adhesive. You can also use Glue Lines.

I cut the owl at 3 1/2″ and attached him with glue dots. The owl is on the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. He reminds me of the owl in Harry Potter! Create A Critter 2 has lots of critters for all occasions. Kids would love any kind of treat bag made with these animals.

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Awesome Koala Party Favor Bags

August 25, 2014 by Pam Larmore 11 Comments

Party Favor Bags are so much fun to make, and they are super easy to decorate when you use the Cricut. By using the Cricut, you can create Party Favor Bags in any color or theme that you can dream of.
This sweet bag full of candy bars would be a wonderful favor for a Koala Birthday Party or for Valentine’s Day. Imagine the look on the kids’ faces when they saw all that candy…..and imagine the looks on the Mom’s faces when they saw all that SUGAR!

Here is how I created this “SWEET” party favor.

Supplies for Making Party Favor Bags

1. Sealable bag – I used a resealable bag from Clear Bags. They have them in tons of different sizes. They have a header and hang tab hole, which I covered. You can also purchase similar bags on Ebay, and Stampin’ Up has treat bags as well. The size I used was pretty big, but most Party Favor Bags are much smaller. You can also use a Zip Loc bag from the grocery store.

Here is a quick tip. If you put the bag opening on the bottom, you can get the candy without destroying the decorations. That makes it reusable, so that you can pass along a treat to someone else.

2. Paper for Making a Header – I used two coordinating patterned papers from Stampin’ Up, but you can use any brand or solid cardstock.

3. Decorations – You need to decorate your Party Favor Bags! This is the fun part. The decorations can include ribbons, buttons, rhinestones, stickers, die cuts, rubberstamping, drawing, flowers, leaves, punches, or other thing you find at the craft store. This is a fun project that kids can help with!

I have a packed craft room full of goodies for decorating. I also have a Cricut which I used for the Koala Bear. The Koala Bear is on the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. She is made from layers of black, gray, white, and pink cardstock. I added Fruit Punch Stickles Glitter Glue to add a little bling. When using Stickles or other brands of adhesive glitter, make that the last thing you do, so that you can set it aside and let it dry.

I punched a border using a Martha Stewart punch, and I added a piece of seam binding ribbon from Stampin’ Up.

Headers for Party Favor Bags can be any size. It all depends on the size of your bags and the size of your treats. Give it a try for your next party. Kids will love them!

The Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge has a variety of cute and fun animals for lots of occasions and seasons. Here are some other projects using this cartridge.

Bird Birthday Card

Ladybug Card

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Cricut Lion Birthday Card Using Create A Critter Cartridge

April 29, 2014 by Pam Larmore 7 Comments

This Cricut Lion is not so cowardly, and he is just the perfect creature for telling a little boy “Happy Birthday”!

I thought I’d bring you a bright and cheery Create A Critter Card on this nasty, rainy day. This silly Cricut lion from the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge is the perfect way to send Birthday wishes.

How I Made this Cricut Lion Card

I cut the lion at 3″ using black as the base. The papers are retired from Stampin’ Up, and were great for a child’s birthday card. The label punch and “Happy Birthday Wishes” stamp are also from Stampin’ Up. I added an orange dotted ribbon tied in a knot to finish it off.

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Bird Birthday Card Using Create A Critter 2

March 30, 2014 by Pam Larmore 12 Comments

The Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge is one of my favorites! If you follow my blog, you will find lots of cards and projects using both Create A Critter Cartridges. This little birdie decked out with a fancy hat is perfect to pair with the “It’s Your Bird-Day” sentiment from My Pink Stamper.

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Ladybug Card Using Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge

February 7, 2014 by Pam Larmore 3 Comments

If you’re not ready for Valentine’s Day, how about making a ladybug card using this heart using the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. This sweet ladybug is great for Valentine’s Day, but it could be for other occasions too.

Paper Sizes for Ladybug Card

Card base is 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ folded in half.
Pink mat is 5 1/4″ x 4″
Dotted Background is 5″ x 3 3/4″
Striped paper is 5″ x 1 1/2″

I stuck with a simple card layout using three coordinating patterned papers. The papers are mainly pink with splashes of lime green, dark brown, and tan. The ribbon is bias tape from Stampin’ Up. I love how easy it is to work with. I was even able to tie a pretty decent looking knot with it.

For the cutie patootie ladybug, I cut the base in black. You will notice that there are two layers to the head. The one piece with the antennae is lime green, and the overlay piece is cut in pink. The hearts on the ladybug’s back and antennae are the perfect accents.

I added fruit punch Stickles to the hearts on the antennae and wiggly eyes. This love bug is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but she would also be perfect for a baby shower or kid’s birthday card.

The Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge is so much fun! All of the shapes are perfect for kids projects. All of the holidays and seasons are highlighted with lots of accessories for these great animals.

Here’s another Ladybug Cricut Card that I made. This one uses the Create A Critter 1 Cricut Cartridge.

Handmade Cricut Thanksgiving Cards

November 19, 2013 by Pam Larmore 21 Comments

Gobble Gobble!!! I wanted to make some Cricut Thanksgiving Cards for a few very special ladies. I saw this turkey on the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. Ooooh I love the cute animals on that cartridge.

How to Make This Turkey Cricut Thanksgiving Card

This card is a traditional A2 (5 1/2″ x 4 1/2″) card. I cut the turkey on 2 1/2″ using the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. When I cut him out, I accidentally threw out the beaks, so he only has a wobble. After assembling Tom and his friends, I added a little glitter with Burgundy and Copper Stickles.

My Mom, a friend, and I meet twice a month for what we call Scrap N Chat. A few weeks ago, I cut the turkeys, then I assembled the cards 2 weeks later. Meeting on a regular basis has really gotten me motivated to finish lots of projects.

The patterned papers are from a stack called The Modern Meadow from Die Cuts With A View. It is full of lots of fall and earth toned patterned papers. They are great for fall, and also perfect for natural and neutral cards and scrapbook layouts. I used a printed rust colored paper and a coordinating striped paper with the same rust and other fall colors. I punched a decorative edge on the top edge of the striped edge using a Martha Stewart Border Punch.

To finish off the card, I tied a nature twine bow on the bottom portion of the card. I’m so happy that I got these cards done in plenty of time for Thanksgiving. I need to get the in the mail by the end of the week!

I hope you liked this Cricut Thanksgiving Card. The Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge is wonderful to add to your collection. There are lots of animals and extras to add to your paper crafts. There are also titles to coordinate with the animals and accessories.