OCTOBER MAGAZINE CHALLENGE!

OCTOBER SKETCH CONTEST!
We are so excited about our new sketch section in the Circle Magazine that we want to get you in on the action! Use this month’s sketch on page 9 and 10 of the October Issue to create your own masterpiece. It can be a card, layout, decor item, or whatever you are inspired to create.


Since I needed to make a Halloween card for my hubby, I used the Sketch from this month's contest. Gotta love these challenges as it really gets me to thinking and out of my rut. I used George for the Circle and heart, Happy Hauntings for the frame, Frankenstein and his bride. It's a little silly, but that is what Halloween is all about for me! Stamped sentiment and bats from my stash.

Weekly Challenge #43: Feeling Gifty Challenge!

The Challenge: We all love to receive a little surprise . . . just because! This challenge is all about paying it forward and brightening someone’s day! Create something to give away using your Cricut machine. It can be for a holiday, a season, an occasion, or just because. Be sure to include atleast 2 Cricut Image Cuts on your project.


For this challenge I used the box and Oct 31 from Chic & Scary and the shoe from Happy Hauntings. I had seen the shoe decorated with ribbon by TreeFrog and just had to make one. I'll put this on my neighbor's porch the 31st. Thank you TreeFrog for sharing your wonderful creations.

BLOGIVERSARY CHALLENGE: Sketch Challenge!

Create a project of your choice using the sketch. Your project must include atleast 2 different Cricut Image Cuts.


I made a Halloween card for my friend's granddaughter who loves Hello Kitty. Cricut cuts are from Hello Kitty, Doodlecharms, Simply charmed and Mini Monograms.

BLOGIVERSARY CHALLENGE: Recipe Challenge!

The Challenge: Use your Cricut machines to create a project using the following “recipe.” It must contain 1) A Title; 2) At least 2 Cricut Cuts, and 3) At least 3 buttons.

I made a shaped card for my friend's granddaughter who has a birthday this weekend. Since, I have 2 grandsons, making cards for a girl is so fun. I used Hello Kitty and Art Philosophy for the flower.

BLOGIVERSARY CHALLENGE: Cuttlebug Challenge!

The Challenge: Create a project of your choice using your Cuttlebug machine as the main focus. Your project must include atleast 2 different Cricut Image Cuts.

I used the Web Cuttlebug folder for this Halloween card. The spiders are from Doodlecharms and EEK! from Happy Hauntings.

OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Halloween Home Decor Challenge!

The Challenge: Create a Halloween Home Decor project! Your project must include at least 2 different Cricut Image Cuts.
Rules and Guidelines: Circle Blog Challenges are open to Cricut Circle Members only. You can create any type of project you would like (tag, altered project, mini album, etc.) but your project must be newly created for this challenge and include atleast 2 Cricut Image Cuts.

For this challenge, I created a Halloween Wreath. I painted a Styrofoam ring black and then wrapped ribbon around it. The Cricut cuts are from Paper Dolls Dressed Up and Happy Hauntings.

BLOGIVERSARY CHALLENGE: Monochromatic Color Challenge!

The Challenge: Create a project of your choice using a monochromatic color scheme. Your project must include atleast 2 different Cricut Image Cuts.


I made a birthday card for this challenge. The card is 4", flower 3.22 X 3.47 and smaller flowers (on outside and inside of card) from Sophie, happy birthday from Sweet Treats at 3.02 X 3.71.

Weekly Challenge #42: World Card-Making Day Challenge!

The Challenge: For this next challenge, we want to see you show off your card-making skills in honor of World Card-Making Day (October 1st). The requirements are simple . . . create a card with any theme you would like using your Cricut machine! Include at least 2 Cricut Image cuts.

I made a card for a friend who has a fall birthday. She likes brown and pink and I found this paper, I've had forever. I used the present and tag from Art Philosophy and the daisy from Picturesque.

BLOGIVERSARY CHALLENGE: Exclusive Circle Cartridge Challenge!

The Challenge: Create a project of your choice with one or more of the Cricut Circle Exclusive cartridges! (French Manor, Shall We Dance, Cricut Everyday, Pop-Up Neighborhood, or Sophie) Your project must include atleast 2 different Cricut Image Cuts. And YES! You can mix in other cartridges with your Circle Exclusive cartridges.

I finally opened Sophie and used it for this challenge. I am going to love this cartridge for cards. I made a card for a wedding Oct. 15. I used card 2 at 4" and label 7 at 3.25" from Sophie, and Mr.&Mrs. from Sweethearts at 1.5". Pearlescent Paper was used, but my wonderful photography doesn't show the shimmer.