Java Jen Creations

Hello everyone, hope you're having a creative week! Here is another challenge from all of us over at  COOKING WITH CRICUT  !  This week is all about things blingy! :-)  They say that diamonds are a girls best friend so we created projects with bling on them to inspire you! I decided to pull out my Art Philosophy cartridge from  CLOSE TO MY HEART  and it never disappoints! If you would like to know more about the bundle that has the Art Philosophy cartridge in it,  CLICK HERE! I started with the bag on page 23 of the cartridge handbook and cut it at 6.41".  The filigree frame cut is on page 67 and was cut at 2.88". Lastly, the "J" was cut at 1.94".  Here are a couple of close-ups. I tried to show off my glittery paper but it is really hard to show on camera!  Now to the really fun part - add the bling! I added as much as I possibly could without going overboard! Haha! I don't know...... maybe I already did! :-)  A

  Welcome to Paper Crafting World ( http://www.papercraftingworld.com ) and Cooking With Cricut’s ( http://www.cookingwithcricut.com ) Home Décor Blog Hop!  Our Design Teams are so excited to bring you a two-day hop that focuses on projects for your home – that’s right no cards or scrapbook layouts in this hop! You  should have arrived here from visiting Charlotte at  http://www.alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/  .  If you’ve joined us in mid-Hop and would like to check out all the other fantastic projects head on over Melinda’s Paper Crafting World   ( http://www.cookingwithcricut.com ) and start at the beginning.   It wasn't hard at all to decide what subject to use for my home decor project - my grand boys!! I'm proud to say that they are the cutest little guys ever! So sorry to everyone else in the world! Haha!  Just a note: I'm giving away some BLOG CANDY today so be sure to read all the way to the bottom to see what i

Hi fellow crafters!! If you came here today looking for my Cooking with Cricut Challenge #82 post, CLICK HERE   or scroll down to the post below this one.  Today's post is all about the new cartridge, Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2! It's my turn to do a cartridge showcase over at  COOKING WITH CRICUT  ! I chose this cartridge because it has so much to offer, (and there is  sooooo much to learn!) I really do love this cartridge, but I have to tell you, there is a bit of a learning curve in using the scoring tool that is designed to work with this cartridge.  This is definitely something I will have to take more time working on! I'm hoping to do a video on this because I know there are more people like me who need some help with this cartridge! :-)  TBBM2 is a full cartridge that has lots of shaped boxes, tags, cards and card phrases and is designed to work with the Cricut scoring tool and the Cricut gel pens. My first 2 projects are cards. The cupcake card is on page 56 of

Hello everyone! Welcome to another Challenge Wednesday at  COOKING WITH CRICUT  ! This weeks challenge is celebrating National Letter Writing Month! (You know, the old-fashioned way to keep in touch!) :-)  This week, we were asked to create a card to send to someone or a scrapbook layout featuring a letter. For my project this week, I decided to make a note card folder, complete with 4 note cards and envelopes! I got this idea from Sheila at  SHE'S A SASSY LADY  .  She made me a little folder with monogrammed note cards and envelopes and I absolutely love it! Click on her blog title and visit her awesome blog!! There is always lots going on over there! Anyway, here is how I made the folder: Start with an 8.5" x 11" piece of card stock and score and fold at 5.5" (long side) and 2.5" (short side). I took a pic of these score lines on plain paper instead of the pattern that I'm using so that you could see the lines better. Here it is folded up: Punch a

Happy Thursday, everyone!! I hope that spring has sprung by now in your neck of the woods! It has actually been hot here! (85-90 degrees!) Gotta love Texas! :-)  Anyway, today is my day to share a special project with you all and everyone over at  She's a Sassy Lady ! Please take some time to visit over there and prepare to be inspired! Saturdays are especially fun with Sheila's Gypsy Made Simple challenges!! I have this amazing recipe for Caramel Corn that you make in the microwave! Yes, you read that right - in the microwave! So much easier and less time consuming than making it in the oven! Yay!! I'm sharing the recipe and the adorable popcorn box that I made to package some in to give away! Here is the recipe -NOTE:  It is very important to adhere to the time instructions listed. 6 qt. popped corn (unsalted) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter 1/4 c. light corn syrup 1 c. brown sugar Pop popcorn and put in large microwavable bowl. Set aside. M

It's Wednesday, and that means time for another challenge over at  COOKING WITH CRICUT  ! This week we made Easter projects.  Lots of variety of inspiration and beautiful projects are showcased! I used the Easter 2010 seasonal cartridge for the title and the flower and Elegant Edges for the sign base.  I spruced up my sign with some Stickles and some liquid pearls.  I LOVE liquid pearls - they kind of make my border look like it has little lights on it! :-) This cute little 5" sign is perfect atop my Easter candy dish! Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to stop over at  COOKING WITH CRICUT  to play along and link up your own Easter project for a chance to win a great prize!