"Getting Cricky With It" Surprise Blog Hop for Kristal

Welcome to the 'Getting Cricky With It' Surprise Blog Hop for Kristal Andrew!

Today the Design Team is bringing you some very special projects created for our wonderful and amazing leader Kristal! Our term is almost over and we wanted to show her just how much we appreciate ALL that she has done for us this term. The projects that we will be sharing with you will also be sent to Kristal. We encourage ALL of her fans to join in on the fun as well! Be sure to add your card/project to the link below and then be sure to mail it off to her!

If you've hopped along from the mult-talented Jana  then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Those of you who have been following our Cabin Fever pre-hop, hop and post-hop know that we were asked to use just one cartridge through the whole two weeks.  Well, I guess I am just 'stuck' on Nate's ABC cricut cartridge.  These are all cuts from that cartridge.

I wanted to send Kristal something that tells her how I think of her.  Well, 'CRAFTY QUEEN" definitely 'fits'.  I used her awesome set of 'crafty friends' stamps and stamped away!  Not only that - I tried to incorporate as many 'elements' of scrapbooking and crafting that I could - (including the variety of colors).  At first I thought, "Wow, what a wild and crazy card"....then I thought, "Nope, perfect!"  Just take a look around your craft room - and I'm sure COLOR is what you will see! 

As the front of the card unfolds, more elements are revealed.

Stickles, popdots, bling, patterns and colors - all part of the crazy world of paper crafting!

Crafty Friends Stamp Set....PERFECT!

I love how Kristals stamps can be stamped right on the image.

Being a member of Kristal's design team, for me, was many things.  Inspirational - this group of ladies just amazes me.  All of us are at different crafting levels - so there is always inspiration and for me, room to improve.  Full of Blessings - Getting to know the whole 'Getting Cricky' team has truly blessed my life.  We share all our ups and downs, and I truly feel like I am not alone.  Being a Part of Something Bigger - Because Kristal gives back to so many different charities - I feel like I am part of something that really makes a difference.  Not only because of the charities she gives to - but the encouragement and love that I see all the team members give to others.  Design Team Call - Kristal is currently looking for DT members for her new design team.  Unfortunately our term is up - but I'm hoping she will keep me for at least one more term.  If you'd like to be part of her amazing Design Team, head over to Getting Cricky and follow the guidelines for your submission.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit me - I'd love to hear from you.  Please leave your blog address so I can come visit you too!
Now you can dance on over to your next stop: Heather

Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way:

 1. Kristal
2. RhoLynda
3. Charlotte
4. Cheri
5. Linda
6. Amanda
7. Debbie
8. Vero
9. Lisa
10. Jennie
11. Kristan
12. Holly
13. Jamie
14. Christel
15. Jana
16. Patti  (You Are Here)
17. Heather (Next)
18. Miranda
19. Ildi
20. Jessie
21. JoAnn
22. Letillia
23. Larelyn
24. Anita
25. Laura
26. Sherry
27. Shawn
28. Faith
29. Amy

Cabin Fever Week 2 at Getting Cricky

Welcome to another day of Nates ABC cartridge ideas.  The Getting Cricky Design Team decided to extend this for another week!!!  I can't believe I have used nothing but Nates ABC's for two weeks!  I'm really having so much fun!

I'm really pleased with how this came out.  I used the "Crafty Friends" stamp set from K, Andrew Designs.  I love how most all her sentiments 'fit' right on the cricut cut or paper piecing of your choice.  Here is a look at the stamp set.

Thanks for taking a look at another Nates' ABC and Getting Cricky project!  Make sure you link one up of your own!!

Cabin Fever Week Continues at Getting Cricky

Some of the Getting Cricky Design Team wanted to extend the Cabin Fever Week a little longer!  I'm using Nates ABC cartridge again and posting a new card using a cut from that cartridge.  Cut at 3 1/2 inches, it gives the perfect 'stamping space' to stamp a sentiment right on the cut.

Inside of the card

I used the "Crafty Friends" stamp set from K. Andrew Designs.  I love this set and all the cute sentiments it has. 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for another Nates ABC cartridge cut - and more awesome stamping ideas from K. Andrew Designs.

Cabin Fever Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Cabin Fever" Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!!  We have an EXTRA SPECIAL hop for you this month -- All week long, the Design Team has been featuring many of Kristal's stamp sets as well as an array of Cricut Cartridges, SVG cuts, and more in anticipation of the hop...  If you've missed out on any of the week, be sure to check out our previous posts for MORE THAN 100 CREATIVE IDEAS and PROJECTS as well as giveaways, promotions, tips, and tutorials!!

If you've hopped along from my amazing sister Linda, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:





Kristal's stamp sets are perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more...

For my project, I'm featuring the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales and Pirate and Mermaid Party Stamp Sets.  For more details or to make this set YOURS, please click on the preview:

My Four Year Old Grandest Daughter, Lexi and I created a TIC TAC TOE game using Nates ABC Cricut Cartridge.  We cut our our  card bases at 3" and then again in contrasting paper at 2 1/2".  We used Lexi's favorite stamp set to stamp pirates and mermaids.  Then we created the playing board with  scraps and stamped it too.  Here's how it looks in pieces:

 

We played a few times and it really works well and is a lot of fun.  Next time she comes to visit we are going to color our stamped images and add embellisments.  When we are done we plan on laminating the game.

Make sure you stop by K. Andrew Designs and take a look at her awesome stamps - When you  buy $25, you get the Mini Heart Bonus Set for FREE!!

I will be drawing one winner this month, from all the comments I have on my posts - The winner will receive a free Digital Scrapbooking package from My Memories Digital Scrapbooking.  All you need to do is be a follower of mine and to leave me a comment. 

Thanks so much for stopping by - your next stop will be Amanda.



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Cabin Fever Pre-hop Challenge

Today is the day - or tonight is the night.  The Cabin Fever Blog Hop at Getting Cricky will start at 9:00 EST.  But, I have another project for you.  All week I have been using NATE'S ABC cartridge and once again, I've used another cut from that cartridge and another stamp set! 

I just love this owly-hoo set of stamps...it fits perfect with any bird or owl cuts. 

"From Our Nest".  The cut was made at 3 1/2 inches and embellished with stickles.  Thanks so much for taking a peek at another NATES ABC cartridge cut and be sure to hop by tonight for the Cabin Fever Blog Hop at Getting Cricky!  You will be super inspired - just in time for some weekend crafting!

Cabin Fever Preview Week at Getting Cricky - Day 5

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to Day Five of preview week. Tomorrow, Getting Cricky will be hosting a super inspirational blog hop and we have been asked to pick ONE cartridge and use it all week in a variety of projects. The cartridge I have picked is "Nates ABC's". It's one I haven't used in a while (also part of the rules) and it seems to go perfectly with the  Pirate Tales and Fish Scales Stamp Sets.

I've had so much fun re-discovering Nate's ABC cartridge this week and playing with my K Andrew Design Stamps.  Here's my project for today:

Please stop by tomorrow for our Cabin Fever Blog Hop!

Cabin Fever Preview Week at Getting Cricky - Day 4

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to Day Four of preview week. On Friday, Getting Cricky will be hosting a super inspirational blog hop and we have been asked to pick ONE cartridge and use it all week in a variety of projects. The cartridge I have picked is "Nates ABC's". It's one I haven't used in a while (also part of the rules) and it seems to go perfectly with the Crafty Friends and All About Animal stamp sets. 

I love that you can stamp on the images of this cartridge.  'Besties" is from the Crafty Friends stamp set and 'Woof You' is from All About Animals set.