Friday, August 5, 2011

Old School Cartridges Blog Hop!

Welcome to ICrea8Cards and the Old School Cartridges Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Kassidy you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to http://www.inkingituplikecrazy.blogspot.com and start at the beginning. We would love to share a few projects and ideas with you using the older Cricut Cartridges. After you have finished the hop,be sure to head on back to Inking it up Crazy and create and link up a project of your own using one of your older cartridges. The older the better!
Make sure to check out each members blog. There will be some fun prizes along the way, AND there will be some Awesome ideas!
For my project, I made an Explosion Box!! I am so happy with how it turned out. I think it would make a fun gift and I would use this to place fresh baked cookies in the middle of it for a birthday sweet treat or just because!! I have taken pictures of each layer, from the first to the last. But, I am so bummed! I worked so hard but unfortunately, I am having problems getting close up pictures. Ahhh! So, look closely! lol (really, It looks better in real life! ) The tag inside says Lovin from the Oven!
Here is what I used:
From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge
Nana's Kitchen paper from DCWV
Twine from The Twinery
Copper Pot brad & yellow pot holder brad from Eyelet Oulet
stick pin I made myself
Scrappy Moms stamps
misc. brads from Jo-ann's
I have some blog candy to give away for stopping by! All you have to do is:
1. Become a follower and let me know you did
2. Leave a comment and tell me what your favorite older cart is!(be
sure to leave a way for me to get in touch with you!)
I will pick a winner on August 7th!
(**Sorry, only US residents are eligible)

Here is the line up!
Kassidy http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com
Peggy ---YOU ARE HERE!
Justina http://www.justmycrafts.blogspot ----NEXT
 Cheryl http://www.pinkandpaper.blogspot.com
Amy http www.lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Holly http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com
Diana http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Cristi http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Cindy http://www.cindyrellascreations.blogspot.com
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Lindsey http://Cricutcrazy94.blogspot.com
Amy http:scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Susan http://www.itsmesusan.blogspot.com

***The Old School Cartridges Blog Hop is almost over and the winner of my blog candy will be anounced Sunday! Also, If I get to 150 followers by Sunday night, I will pick an additional winner to win some other goodies!

The winner has been chosen!! Flair Girl won the blog candy!
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52 comments:

  1. DarleneAugust 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    so cute! I love explosion boxes.

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  2. HollyAugust 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    What a cute project! I am a new follower!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  3. MeMeAugust 5, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love your box. I am a new follower. I always seem to go back to the George cartridge when looking for basic shapes--can't really do without it.
    Pat
    plweir1969@yahoo.com

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  4. *StarAugust 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love your box!! (To get a better look I clicked on the picture to make it bigger.) You did such a great job on the die cuts, they are all so cute! I love all of my older cartridges but if I had to pick just one I would have to say it's Everyday Paper dolls. There are so many great things on that cartridge. Tfs and have a great day. :)

    stars paper passion at gmail dot com
    starspaperpassion.blogspot.com

    Also I am a new follower. :)

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  5. Cyndi SAugust 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love your explosion box. I am a follower of yours. I would have to say my favorite old cartridge is Bags, Tags, Boxes and More.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  6. pruttybirdAugust 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Great explosion box ... makes me wanna get in my craft room and start crafting :) It's so hard to pick a favorite cartridge .. there are so many great ones but I really like Forever Young :) I am new follower!!

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  7. VickiAugust 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Love your box! I'm a new follower. My favorite cartridge at the moment is Heritage.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  8. Flair GirlAugust 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    That's such a GREAT cart that I forget to use! Well done dear-the cuts are fantastic! Thanks, Brynn

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  9. JulieKAugust 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love the explosion box!! I love this cartridge too (I got mine for $9.99 a few months ago!). My Favorite cartridge is Forever Young- it's fab!

    JulieK
    http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

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  10. GaylynnAugust 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Now following. Great project. I like the Doodlecharms Cart. :)

    http://blog.neatthings-boutique.com

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  11. NetteAugust 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Cute explosion box... My fav cart is Doodlecharms. Now a follower..Thanks

    netter at q dot com

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  12. Susan LAugust 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

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  13. Susan LAugust 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I am so ridiculously in love with these exploding boxes and this is just darling. I am a new follower and my favorite (and well used) cartridge is Doodlecharms. I am linking a project I just completed using it on Kassidy's page. TFS this great box!

    Happy Scrappin'

    Sue B
    suenj99 at yahoo dot com
    http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

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  14. JudyAugust 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love the explosion boxes and you did a great job on yours -- the cookies inside is a fun idea! I have a lot of old carts and still use Celebration and Doodlecharms a lot. I am happy to be a new follower!!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  15. Crafty In Carolina StamperAugust 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a great explosion box! I really need to try one of these! I think my favorite old school cart would be Walk in My Garden because it was one of my first ones when I got my Cricut! New follower =)

    skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com

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  16. Perfectly Unperfect CardsAugust 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I now follow you. I love explosion boxes, I really need to make one just for fun.

    my favorite old cart is... well I have a bunch that I have not used yet, from my kitchen is one of them.. I think I'd have to say George is my all time favorite cartridge :D


    Thanks for sharing your project.

    perfectlyunperfectcards at gmail dot com

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  17. Cathie wAugust 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    very very cute....mnew follower here and my favorite cart is Nifty fifties

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  18. S GlupAugust 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Such an adorable explosion box...love it...I want that cart so bad...been stalking eBay...lol...TFS
    }}}HUGS{{{,
    Sheri G
    highlandmist88@yahoo.com

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  19. AmandaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Super cute!! I am a new follower. Doodlecharms is my favorite of the older carts.

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  20. TanyaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    WOW!! Such a great explosion box!! My fav "old" cart is Doodlecharms. It is loaded with something for everything!! I'm a new follower ;)

    Hugs,
    Tanya

    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  21. Scrapsofstuff/DaphneAugust 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I am now a follower. I used to use Base Camp all the time for my go to cart. I have to dig that one out and use it! Thanks for the inspiration.
    daph66@shreiber.com

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  22. Amy EAugust 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh wow, I LOVE your explosion box!! Your project came out absolutely adorable!! I've got so much respect for crafters who attempt those...I haven't quite gotten up the courage yet to try one!

    Walk in my Garden is my fave oldie cartridge, but I think you may have me sold on the My Kitchen cart now! The idea of putting cookies in the box and giving it as a gift is so cool!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  23. J August 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love the explosion box. I need to try this one day!! I am now a follower and my favorite old cart is probably TBBM.
    Justina
    http://justmycrafts.blogspot.com
    justina1218 at aim dot com

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  24. MichelleAugust 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I like your explosion box. One craft I have yet to make!! Perhaps I will try now! :) My favorite old cart is Stretch your imagination for the simple fact it has every season on it. I might make something from that!! ;) I am happy to be a new follower..come check out my blog, I like new followers too! Thanks for the offer of blog candy

    rynmich92 at gmail dot com

    Hugs,
    Michelle

    http://michelles-crafty-creations.blogspot.com

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  25. VickiAugust 5, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Great kitchen explosion box..I see why you are partial to that cartridge..:) My cartridges are soo dated that I only have fonts...and I still am not sure how to work my Cricut so it will be a while before I advance. I do have a friend whose daughter recently married and now she has free time to help me learn the machine.

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

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  26. mamawcindyAugust 5, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Love your Explosion Box. Love the From the Kitchen Cartridge to.I don't have a lot of Cartridges yet. But one of my older ones that use Alot is Storybook. Thanks for the chance to win. :0)

    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  27. MariaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Such a pretty explosion box, thanks so much for sharing it!

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  28. Creative DivaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    OMG! Love the Explosion box. It's amazing. New follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  29. AmandaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    new follower via gfc & i only have 4 carts & my fave is Plantin School cart! thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot comnew follower via gfc & i only have 4 carts & my fave is Plantin School cart! thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

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  30. MaquelAugust 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Great Explosion box!!!!! It is too cute!!! My favorite older cartridge is Paisley....and I've been a follower for a while! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Maquel
    mderosby at gmail dot com

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  31. Charlotte CornettAugust 5, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    LOVE YOUR BOX!!!! So cute! New follower and one of my all time favorite old cartridge is Doodlecharms! Love it! Thanks for sharing with us, Charlotte

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  32. Lisa's Creative NicheAugust 5, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Love it! My favorite oldy is creative critter, I use it on everything! Thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  33. Maria (scrap4nat)August 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Hi I am now a follower and my favorite older cartridge is Everyday paperdolls. I use it a lot for school projects and scrap pages. Love the explosion box!!! I love From My Kitchen.

    Maria
    mdel64@bellsouth.net

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  34. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    HI! Im a new follower- my fav. older cart is doodlecharms!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    kacee
    youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com

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  35. Tammy SchmittAugust 5, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    That must have taken you forever! Thanks for sharing:-)

    ~Tammy

    http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com

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  36. SherriC.August 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    this is adorable....I am a new follower,
    I LOVE LOVE Paper Pups......
    brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

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  37. Brenda Wooten PorterAugust 5, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I just started following you. the box is really cute! haven't made one yet. my fav older cart is george and basic shapes.

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  38. FMontyAugust 5, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Cute explosion box! New follower :) Fav cart has to be one of the paperdolls. TFS!!!
    fmadera75(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. Laura (tweetyb)August 6, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    New follower here! Love your box! My fav older cart is actually Accent Essentials! I use that SO much!!
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  40. Connie GailAugust 6, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    I love explosion boxes and your is absoulutely adorable!!! I never thought about putting a goodie is the center - great idea. My fave older cartridge is Doodlecharms. I find myself using it over and over again. Thanks for sharing....(and your photos are perfect!)

    westfamily @ mlode dot com

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  41. BunnyfreakAugust 6, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Love the explosion box. One of my favorite older cartridges is Create a Critter.

    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  42. Anita BraddockAugust 6, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Love this box so very cool it opens and i have wanted to see how it is done. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  43. callyanncAugust 6, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Hi! What a cute box. I love that cartridge too. But my all time oldie fav is Paper Dolls. So much you can do! Love it. CallyAnn(new follower)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  44. Kathy's Kreative SpotAugust 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Cute Explosion box. I am a follower.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dot com

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  45. *****A Creative Journey with Melissa*****August 6, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    HOLY MOLEY!! This is FANTASTIC! I love the way you used this cart in a way I wouldn't have thought of... but it's BRILLIANT! I have already created three things in my head while typing! Thanks so much for your inspiration and TFS! I am a new follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog and do the same at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa@blogspot.com if you aren't already. ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!

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  46. Jill AngelAugust 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a great explosion box! I really need to get that From the kitchen cart :) New follower here. My fave older cart is Tags, Bags, Boxrs and more! TFS!
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  47. BrendaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Great explosion box! I've been thinking about getting From My Kitchen, and I think you've just help me decide that I need to get it. I'm a new follower.

    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

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  48. rakiya32August 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Love your explosion box! My fav cart is tags, bags, boxes...new follower
    patrinajones@gmail.com

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  49. SarahAugust 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Love your explosion book! I think one of my faves would have to be Everyday Paper Dolls.. :)

    Sarah
    http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

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  50. KarenAugust 6, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I have so many favorite cartridges, but my favorite oldie is probably Walk in My Garden. Your explosion box is great! Thans for the chance to win.
    Karen
    02bnxtc@hotmail.com

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  51. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Great explosion box! My favorite older cartridge is New Arrival! Already a Follower!
    abusybee24atcoxdotnet


    Carri~Abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  52. DIANA L.August 7, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I love this design great job.

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