Yet another sneak peek

I have two more sneak peeks from my DVD set.  But first I have to tell you about a giveaway going on at BBTB2.  BBTB2 has a "1000 Party Giveaway" celebrating the blog topping 1000 followers.  Today they are giving away one of my DVD sets.  So if you go to BBTB2 and leave a comment under Day 2 you will be eligible for the drawing.

The two layouts featured today are titled "Baking with Mom" and Birthday 2.  Each of these layouts has unique elements that make it different from the others.  The Baking with Mom layout uses a different type of cut as the photo mats.  It is a layout that provides a lot of options for photos and journaling.

The second of today's featured layouts is Birthday 2.  This layout is also versatile in that it can be gender neutral; the colors and patterns of the paper will set the gender.

This layout also features an 11.5 x 11.5 inch lacy edged cut on both pages.  The cut file is set up so that all you have to do is load the paper and select cut.  In addition to using the decorative background cut on the Birthday 2 layout, you can use this same element on other pages.

You can probably tell from the paper I chose that I wanted Birthday 2 to be more of a boy's birthday layout.  That is because Birthday 1 was done in girly colors.  And even though this layout has a lacy edged cut, it still works for a boy!!

Two More Sneak Peeks From My DVD

With a total of 18 layouts on my DVD set I have several sneak peeks that have yet to be shared.  The two here are from the layouts titled Ready to Ride and Birthday 1 (and yes, there is a Birthday 2)!  On the birthday layout in addition to using Plantin Schoolbook and Celebrations cartridges, I also used the I-Rock tool to set the gems on the birthday hats.  The I-Rock is not necessary to complete the layout as you could use the adhesive backed gems.  However, if you are looking for a reason to purchase the battery operated I-Rock, this could be you opportunity!

The ready to ride layout features bicycles from two different cartridges, Just Because Cards and Independence Day.  If you only have one of those cartridges, cut that bicycle twice!  Ready to Ride is one of those layouts I wish that I had been able to do for my own children, but I never photographed them on their bikes.  Now that they are 25, 22, and 19 I wonder WHY we omitted bike photos.  If only I had been a scrapper back then!

If you would like to see additional sneak peeks just click on the Busy with the Cricky Productions tab under the title above.

My older son and his girlfriend are visiting for a couple of days so I am off to lunch now!

DVD Set Update and Another Vegas Layout

While in Vegas earlier this spring, one of the many things I noted was a Disney-like attention to detail.  Any of you who have visited one of the Disney theme parks will immediately understand what I mean by Disney-like attention to detail.  That is actually a phrase we use at our house to explain near perfection in attention to detail.  My husband and I have actually looked at one another and whispered, "not quite Disney-like" when visiting an attraction.  Well let me assure you (and thank the Vegas designers), Vegas had a Disney-like attention to detail!

In this layout I used photos taken in and around The Venetian.  I LOVED The Venetian.  Very, very nicely done. And our favorite meal of the week was in the mall area of The Venetian. 

I used subtle colors for the basic layout, but picked up on the deeper hued water and brick for accent color.  I lucked upon some matching brads in my stash.


DVD UPDATE: I wanted to offer an update to those of you who have pre-ordered the It's A Kid's Life DVD set.  The pdf files are being written and tweaked and video files have reached the "burning" phase.  I am pushing to get everything to the post office by Saturday as I will be at CHA all next week.  Worst case, they will ship on Monday (by my production staff:  my dh, dd, and MFK - my friend Kathy)!!!  I apologize for missing the Wednesday ship date I had hoped to meet, but I was called into my real job a bit more than anticipated after two weeks of "unwellness".   The good  news is everyone should have their dvds before I get home from Chicago! 

Everyday Cricut Sneak Peek

Hi there!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start.  Today is my regular Saturday as a Designer at Everyday Cricut.  Joy and Melanie have graciously allowed me to do a bit of self-promotion via their blog.  Today I am sharing one page of my two page layout, July 4th.  The second page is just as cute as the first, but I am only sneak peeking one of the two pages.

The DVD set is on schedule to release this week, at which time the pre-order price will be removed and the price will increase a bit.  I hope you have already ordered your copy!!

Please do drop by Everyday Cricut and leave a comment so that you will be in the drawing for the great Cricut Cartridges Joy and Melanie are giving away this week.  Also check their personal blogs (Melanie's Blog and Joy's Blog) for a chance to win a set of the new Martha Stewart cartridges!!

Now go have some fun!!!

Still Busy With the Cricky....

I am still busy, busy in my scrap room working on the final dvd edits.  I lost a few days due to illness, but I am determined to meet my release date.  I am going to honestly tell you that I like sooo many of the project layouts so much!  It seems that my "favorite" changes every couple of days! 

Because I have been so involved in the dvd project, my other crafting has suffered.  I did not participate in BBTB2 this week and the only baking I have done was homemade pita bread (using this recipe) that I made to go with this chicken souvlaki recipe.  Both were WONDERFUL, by the way.

 

I am sharing yet a few more sneak peeks of layouts from the dvd.  I hope you enjoy them.

Introducing IT'S A KID'S LIFE - My New DVD Set!!!!

New from Busy with the Cricky Productions, It's a Kid's Life, a two Disc DVD set featuring 18 fabulous layouts, video and printable pdf instructions, and cut files for each layout for use with Cricut Design Studio!  Each layout has two 12 x 12 inch pages, for a total of 36 pages of fun scrapping.

Orders are being taken at the special pre-release price of $19.99, plus $1.50 s/h.   Use the Buy Now button in the top left column!!

The official release date is July 20th, 2010.

This is the dual DVD package wrapper which will give you more details. 

After July 20th the price will increase.  Order today to get yours at the special pre-release discount price.

Project Titles Include:

Off to School, Fall Football Fun Layout, Trick or Treat, Thankful For Each of You, Deck the Halls, Happy Christmas, Baking with Mom, Snow Day, Sweetheart, Birthday 1, Tiny Dancer, Easter Egg Hunt, Ready to Ride, A Day at the Zoo, Hey Batter-Batter, July 4th Celebration, Swimming – Heat Wave, and Birthday 2

Wholesale orders will be accepted.  Email me for wholesale pricing.

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