Connie Can Crop: June 2013

Sunday, June 30, 2013

FCCB Cricut Crawl

Welcome to Connie Can Crop and the 4th of July Fantabulous Cricut Crawl - Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!!

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're having a Red, White and Blue Crawl. Each Design Team member has created a fabulous project using Red, White and Blue as the main colors, and of course at least one Cricut cut!

If you've come from Cindy, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to see all the fabulous Design Team creations head on over to Fantabulous Cricut HERE to start at the beginning.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog! There will be Blog Candy along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, and there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant who submits a "Red White and Blue" project at FCCB!

For my project.....
I created this layout using Stand and Salute as well as George.

The banner, fireworks, and the Statue of Liberty came from Stand and Salute.

My stars are from George.

Also added to this layout are staples and ribbon.

The patterned paper is from Storytellersclub.

Your next stop is Emily.
Make sure to visit all the stops along the way and when you get done, make sure you link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post!!

Happy Crawling!!

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Amy HS http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com/

Amy T www.craftingwithamy.com

Angie http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com

Catarina http://blog.docerelashop.com/

Cindy http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com

Connie http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Emily molliemugsblog.blogspot.com

Felicia Sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com/

Jackie http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com/

Jilliene http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com/

JoNeita http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com/index.html

Kim ogdendoll.blogspot.com

LB http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Lynn http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com

Michelle http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com/

Missy http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Nikki http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com/

Rebecca craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

Robin http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 28, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese

So today should be a project or layout I've made recently but I thought instead of the normal post I would vent.

Remember my really cute layout Say Cheese using an SVG from CK?

Well I put it for sale on eBay. And just got notice that I violated their policies and have been suspended for a week. Really? This is so stupid. I didn't even use the name Chuck E. Cheese on my listing.

And here is what the CEC rep had to say.

check this out...

Dear Ms. Wallenbrock:

Thank you for your inquiry. CEC Entertainment Concepts, L.P. ("CEC") has invested a substantial sum in acquiring and maintaining its trademarks, including the goodwill now associated with them all over the world. The intellectual property rights associated with those trademarks are very valuable to CEC.

While your endeavor may be appear to a "small" issue, in the realities of trademarks rights this can create larger issues for us. Trademark law requires trademark owners to diligently protect their rights or risk the ability to defend its rights against those who would seek to pirate away the trademark. If we cannot protect our trademark we will lose our distinctiveness and ultimately our ability to be profitable.

Your listing is not precisely as you describe in your email. The materials contain a mouse image that is confusingly similar to Chuck E. Cheese and thus constitutes an unauthorized use of our trademarked character. Also, the description in your listing contains the term "Chuck E." which is also deceptively similar to our trademarked name Chuck E. Cheese. As you probably know the character Chuck E. Cheese is often referred to by us as well as others, as Chuck E. Accordingly, we cannot allow you to use our trademarks, or confusingly similar likenesses, to promote your business.

I hope this helps you understand why we police these the way we do.

Thanks,

David

David A. Deck, Esq.

Senior Director, Deputy General Counsel

Can you believe this? I'm just a crafty gal trying to make some money so I can put food on the table. This guy needs to get a life!!

What are your thoughts?

Thanks for letting me vent!! By the way if you like my layout and want to buy one just let me know. Maybe I'll start selling more on etsy.

Scrappy hugs!!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Throwback Thursday

Welcome to Throwback Thursdays!

(Because we all start somewhere!) LOL!

I hope you get a kick out of seeing the progression in my work, I know I do!

Here's a funny layout featuring one of my fur babies.

I have no idea why he is Patriotic! LOL! So funny! But this is one of my fav pics of Tucker!!

And the red white and blue is so appropriate for this time of year.

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

NO ONE has entered this yet!! C'mon it is probably the easiest challenge of all!!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

New Look Book Inspiration

All New Look Book Inspiration!

Our wonderful TeamWorks team members have compiled

a whole new way to display and share wonderful inspiration

featuring MemoryWorks products from our current catalog.

Be sure to check out all of the amazing ideas by clicking on the image

below and a HUGE Thank You to our hard working and creative

TeamWorks members!

Please be sure to let me know if you see anything

you would like to order! I'd be glad to help you out!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

You Tube Tuesdays

Hello Crafty friends!!

It's time for

YOU TUBE TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday I will be featuring a new You Tube video that pertains to scrapbooking, card making, or crafting in general. Some of the videos may come from me, Connie Can Crop but most of them will be coming from various videos that have already been uploaded by someone on You Tube.

This is a great way to see some new things, become inspired, and learn different techniques.
This week I am featuring a video by Joy's Life. She is going to show us how to emboss with our Cricut and a backwards blade.

Give it a try and let me know how it turns out.

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget to enter my Monthly Challenge to win some yummy ribbons from 3 Girl Jam! Enter for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl Jam!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie

Monday, June 24, 2013

Challenge Me Mondays #166

Hello fellow Cricuteers!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

and this week's theme is

Challenge #166

Frame IT

We invite you to create any project using a frame with your Cricut.

Be sure to upload your entry on the FCCB challenge blog.

Here's what I have created for this challenge:

Items used:

StorytellersClub Kit (diecuts and pp)

Bazzill Cardstock

Cricut Carts: Fancy Frames, Serenade, Cheerful Seasons, and Art Nouveau

Covered Brads

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget to enter my Monthly Challenges for a chance to win some great prizes from my sponsors.

Scrappy Hugs!!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Sketchy Saturdays

Welcome to Sketchy Saturdays!

A new post every Saturday featuring a fun card or scrapbooking sketch on my blog.

Looking for inspiration and need a kick jump on that next layout?

Look no more! I will be showcasing some of my favorite sketches ever!

Isn't this one great! It comes to us from Creative Scrappers.

I can't wait to use this one!

Share your fun projects using this sketch...link up below!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Grandpa Dad Clock

I finally get to showcase what I made for my Father and Father in Law for Father's Day.

I purchased these wooden clock kits from Kaiser Craft last year at the Expo.

I love altering things and thought this would make the perfect Father's Day gifts.

And the clock really works! Wohoo!

This year was extra special because the day after Father's Day my dad came to visit us from Florida. It had been 7 years since I had seen him last. So awesome to be able to hand him this gift in person.

Love you Dad!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Throwback Thursdays

Welcome to Throwback Thursdays!

A new kind of fun on my blog where you get to see projects I have created in my early days of scrapbooking. Some of these projects may surprise you! (Because we all start somewhere!) LOL!

I hope you get a kick out of seeing the progression in my work, I know I do!

Last Sunday was Father's Day. So I thought it only fit to showcase a layout of the man in my life. He is an awesome father and husband and I am truly blessed.

This layout was made in 2005.

And yes....those are actually real pennies on my layout. LOL! I know kind of strange! But at the time I thought it was really cool!

So, what is the strangest thing you have ever added to a scrapbook page?

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Nail Art and Weekend Winners

I was lucky enough to participate in two amazing Blog Hops this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who came and hopped along with us! I hope you were inspired and enjoyed what all the fantastic ladies created.

Let's start today off with some winners!! Wohooo!!

First up is the Father's Day Blog Hop

I am giving away the cute SVG file I used in my layout that was created by

Cheryl at Creative Kuts. (Thanks so much Cheryl!!)

My winner is

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 17

Congrats to...

DANDY DO

Please contact me with your email address so I can send you this fun file.

Up next is the 100 ACRE WOODS Blog Hop

Our lovely sponsor Mae Sunshine Designs has graciously donated a cute

set of clear "pooh" themed stamps. (Thank you So much Mae Sunshine Designs!!)

(I love this stamp set so much I need to buy one!!!)

Our winner is

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2

Congrats to....

MIRANDA

Miranda, please email me so I can get you the contact info for your free stamp set.

Now, if you are still with me you are in for a treat...kind of! LOL!

What do you do with all the left over rub-ons you have stashed away waiting to use...easy you make nail art.

So fun and easy to do!

I used a pearl quick dry nail polish from AVON. (Thanks Kathy!)

Then after it dried I applied my rub on design where I wanted it and rubbed it on with just my finger nails. Afterwards I covered it with a clear coat.

You could spend tons of money getting these results at the nail salon.

So what do you think?

Be sure to come back by tomorrow for another great Throwback!!

Scrappy hugs,