Monday, December 13, 2010

Fantabulous Cricut Crawl- Come Check It Out!


Welcome to Simple Creations and the third Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...
Fantabulous Cricut's version of a blog hop! 

In honor of the approaching Christmas holiday, we're having a "Deck The Halls" Crawl...each Design Team member will be featuring an original Christmas/Holiday-themed project that could be used to decorate and spruce up their homes for the Holiday Season!

If you've come from visiting Andrea at http://divinedomestic.blogspot.com, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, 

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Deck The Halls" project at FCCB!

For my project...I chose to do vinyl on the wall in our living room, above our couch. 
It was hard to get a good picture straight on without getting a glare.
All of the vinyl I used was Oracal 631. I have tried other vinyls but nothing compares to the quality of this vinyl. I purchased all of it from Expressions Vinyl. They have amazing prices, great colors & products. They also have how too videos, if you aren't sure how to cut with the vinyl. 
I cut the Merry Christmas from Lyrical Letters at 14" on the 12x24" mat. Make sure you change the mat size on the machine when using the 12x24" mat. The settings I use to cut vinyl is: Blade-3, Speed-3, Pressure-3. That is called a "Kiss Cut" because it cuts the vinyl but not the backing of the vinyl, which makes it easier to remove the negative vinyl and transfer with transfer tape. The Tree was cut from Jolly Holidays at 11". It is layer with green, brown, burgundy, and white vinyl.



I originally had the last Tree, above the Merry Christmas but I didn't like the style. So I put it on a wall in my kitchen now & used the more whimsical tree from Jolly Holidays. The original tree, with red background was cut from Lyrical Letters at 12" using the Portrait mode and a 12x24" mat.

Decorating with Vinyl is so much fun and it can really add alot to a room.
It is fairly easy and inexpensive to use.

I am so excited to have The Stamping Boutique sponsor my blog today. 
 One person will win 3 digital images of their choice. For a chance to win...I would love for you to follow my blog, leave a comment with your favorite thing about Christmas, and a way to contact you. 
Here is a special message from the Owner of The Stamping Boutique.

I'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique. My team and I are very happy to sponsor Simple Creations. My store has been open since September 2009. I am currently a stamp artist for UnityStampCo. and I've worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.
"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.


Now it's your turn! Let's see your Christmas/Holiday-Themed Decor projects!  
Make sure to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project!
When you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl 
post to be entered into the contest!

Next stop...Angji's blog, http://sweetpineapplescrapping.blogspot.com. Go see what she has in store for you today... And remember, when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!
Thank you for joining us today & Happy Crawling!
Angela
Simple Creations

74 comments:

  1. Very cool wall decor....i always wanted to try cutting vinyl with my cricut...thanx for the inspiration..:) My favorite part of christmas is baking with my children..:)

    mkramer06@roadrunner.com

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  2. I love the vinyl trees. MY favorite time of christmas is seeing the children opening their presents and seeing their faces light up with happiness.

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  3. Love this vinyl idea. I don't know why I don't think of that more readily! Beautiful work!

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  4. Love the idea of using vinyl, just haven't tried it yet. Great job, Angela!

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  5. This is really neat... I love both of the trees.. I really need to get working on vinyl...
    lauraleed48atlivedotca

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  6. Great project! i love the look of vinyl on walls but have never tried it. You have inspired me to try.
    cjmilburn06@hotmail.com

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  7. I forgot to say my favorite thing about Christmas is giving to others.

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  8. Love the vinyl. I've just started using vinyl in my house. My favorite part of christmas is making hand-made gifts to give family and friends.

    thefurners0704@yahoo.com or 5743096790 (text message)

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  9. Wow , all your wall art is amazing I really like your last tree.. Thanks for the chance to win..

    Amanda:0)

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  10. Hi! I'm brand new to blogging..looking forward to this "hop"! TFS your vinyl project...really neat! My favorite thing about Christmas is being with my family, the smell of baking cookies, the lights, the overall "feel" Christmas brings..and remembering why we celebrate (ok, I can't narrow it down to one thing!) :) Merry Christmas!

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  11. Love the vinyl trees. TFS My favorite thing about Christmas is spending it with family. A lot of eating, laughing, and enjoying each others company.

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  12. Cute project. I have yet to experiment with vinyl in my home. For Christmas, I love the fact that I get to relax. I'm always running and Christmas is the only time that I'm just plain lazy. We share the Christmas story with the kiddos, open gifts, and love on each other the rest of the day. Love it!

    Christel
    onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  13. Absolutely beautiful - and so simple! Thanks for sharing!!

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  14. and I love the Stamping Boutique!!!

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  15. my favorite thing at Christmas is the grand children opening their gifts, what great photos I get with all the expressions on their tiny faces. Dawn RI
    abosoffit@hotmail.com

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  16. That is SO PRETTY! I have still never cut vinyl....I AM GOING TO HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT! :) Thanks for the great giveaway, I became a new follower.
    booger1 at tds.net

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  17. I have vinyl all over the house why didn't I think if doing holiday stuff with it? Well thankyou so much for the inspiration!!! Hugs Alesia

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  18. Those vinyl trees are a real treat! TFS! Favorite thing about Christmas is watching the faces of family members when they open presents!

    pam_lash at yahoo dot com

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  19. I love your vinyl trees - they are a really great idea!

    The best part of Christmas is giving gifts and seeing the recipents face light up :)

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  20. Love it! I too am excited to finish our addition to be able to try some of the vinyl decorations. Rest of my house has patterned wall paper :( or paneling so it wouldn't show up very well.

    My favorite part of christmas is decorating the tree, remembering each of the ornaments origination. Thinking about making an ornament album documenting their history. :) cmcLaura AT woh DOT rr DOT com

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  21. Love the vinyl.
    My favorite part about Christmas is seeing the lights.

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  22. Love your wall decor! I cut the same tree out of cardstock and decorated it with Stickles for my DD's room! I just became a follower and I hope you will come check out my blog as well! My e-dress is in my blogger profile :) Right now my favorite part of Christmas is watching my girls light up with joy at any little thing (lights, Santa, parties)! It makes me feel like a kid again too!!!

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  23. Your wall decor looks great! TFS!!!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  24. Love the vinyl. I've just started using vinyl My favorite part of christmas is making hand-made gifts.I'm a new follower come and visit me
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  25. I have yet to use vinyl but I am thinking of doing snowflakes and snow men to put in my bathroom after seeing your project.
    Perderg@q.com

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  26. I Love Vinyl! your wall decor is Fantabulous! :)
    Jill (aka The Scrapoholic) FCCB DT Memeber

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  27. The vinyl is just lovely! My favorite thing about Christmas is being with family. This is the last Christmas we will get to spend with my brother before he goes to Afghanistan, so we are really cherishing that this year.
    Olivia
    ojdorman@gmail.com

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  28. WOW Angela. This came out just stunning. That would look great above my couch...hint hint. LOL

    TFS,
    Erin
    spantastikreations@yahoo.com

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  29. I did not know the Lyrical Letters had Celtic knots! I am going to have to go check that cartridge out! Anyways, I became a follower and I a love Christmas Eve. Our family traditions are mostly on Christmas Eve. It is the best day of the year. Thanks for sharing. I love your project. I think its time I get some vinyl on my walls!
    cherie.goyer@gmail.com

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  30. those aree great. I bet they make your home look festive! My fav about Christmas is everything. i love to decorate, but i have to say my fav also is the look on my daughters face when she opens her gifts. she is so happy and excided. i love it.
    Angie
    http://scrappindiva-angie.blogspot.com/

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  31. Hello, These are adorable and you are right decorating a whole room with these is genius! Thank you so much!
    Contact Info: incase I get lucky enought to win the amazing blog candy! Happy Holiday's! arebori0204@gmail.com

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  32. Great wall decor!! I've yet to try vinyl. I'm glad you were able to use the first tree elsewhere in your house and be happy with double the decor!!

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  33. Ok - I think I'm conviced to finally open my vinyl boxes that I bought 6 months ago! Great idea for decor!!

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  34. I love this idea...Scriptures would be cool also. May you have a blessed Christmas!

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  36. I love your project! My favorite part of Christmas is gift giving. I always try to put a lot of thought into my gifts and love to see the expressions of joy on the faces of those I love! Merry Christmas!

    I became a follower of your blog and my blog is http://jennro7781.blogspot.com or my email is jennro7781@yahoo.com

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  37. I love working with vinyl. Your project is adorable.
    motherloves3@hotmail.com

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  38. Thanks for the inspiration! My favorite thing about Christmas is that people tend to put others before themselves...the spirit of giving.

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  39. Shoot forgot my email: puffinliz@yahoo.com

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  40. Wow, you did a great job with the vinyl:) Your project ROCKS:) I tried using vinyl and it did not work. Thanks for the inspiration. I may have to try again. My favorite part of Christmas is remembering that the real reason for celebrating Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus:)
    ~Madison www.funkycards.blogspot.com

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  41. Love the idea for the vinyl. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. This is so cute! What did we do before Cricuts and vinyl?

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  43. Love your use of vinyl to decorate the walls.

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  44. Love it!! I still have not done words with vinyl for walls--not brave enough. Fellow FCCB DT :)

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  45. I am new with my cricut and new at blogging so just here to wish you a merry christmas and to say that your decor is wonderful. We travel at Christmas and my favorite thing is being able to see family I haven't seen all year. Happy Holidays.

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  46. i havent attempted vinyl yet either...but this spring my momand i are going to choose a design she wants and give it a try :) i like that you can easily take this down and make seasonal decor

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  47. This is really very pretty I need to get me some vinyl and see what I can do

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  48. How cute. I am looking forward to working in vinyl. I would love to make something, but a) I don't get my expression until Christmas Day and b) I don't have a blog.

    My favorite thing about Christmas is spending the day with my 4 nieces and enjoying their excitement.

    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  49. Love that. I looks adorable. I made something similar last year.

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  50. I've never used vinyi before, thanks for sharing :)

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  51. I really like your vinyl decorations. They are so professional looking!
    My favorite thing about Christmas is spending time with friends and family.
    Thanks to The Stamping Boutique for sponsoring your blog today.
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  52. Very pretty! I need to try the vinyl, it looks fun!

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  53. I like your vinyl projects. I have yet to use vinyl but really would like to one of these days.

    Fellow FCCB DT

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  54. this is really awesome, i need to order some vinyl from them thanks for the link :)

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  55. I love the vinyl!!! I just wish I could put it up on my walls. Someone had the great idea of texturing the walls in our Apt so I can hang vinyl. :( yours looks great!

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  56. Love your vinyl wall,the second tree is my fav.TFS!!!My fav.thing about Christmas is being with family.

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  57. Your wall art is fabulous!! My favorite thing about Christmas is all the gorgeous decorations, everything looks so pretty!!
    miller896042atbellsouth.net

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  58. your project was awesome thanks for shaing

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  59. This looks so fun to try! TFS!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  60. Love your wall vinyl-it came out beautifully!

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  61. I would love to try Vinyl--it is on my list though. My favorite part of Christmas is the lights.

    Kathy
    Katsew at gmail dotcom

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  62. What a great piece of Christmas decor! Thanks for sharing about the vinyl you used, too.

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  63. love the wall decor it's so pretty nice job! tfs.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  64. Love your wall decor for Christmas. TFS and a chance to win.

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  65. =) Very cute Christmas vynal for above your couch. I haven't done vynal in a little while. I'm definately getting great inspiration to make something soon. TFS

    stacy at mycraftingtime dot com

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  66. Great wall decor. I love the vinyl, everything looks perfect!!
    Happy Holidays!
    Fellow FCCB DT Member

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  67. I love your vinyl decoration! I may have to try it next year!!!

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  68. Great project...love the wall decor! TFS
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  69. Well this certainly would brighten any wall, it looks beautiful and the vinyl layers so well on the tree. Oh and I definitely think the second tree is the best match for the room lol.
    kimthompson68(at)sky(dot)com
    Kim xXx

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  70. very cute, love that tree off jolly holidays so cute, and of course love vinyl !!!
    www.scrappinwithmybug.com

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  71. Love it Angela!!!! Great project and thank you for sharing it with us!!!
    hugs,
    Norma

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  72. The children's faces are what I love most!
    I really have to get some of that vinyl!

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I love reading all your wonderful comments.