Friday, February 18, 2011

Gone Buggy Layout with New Cricut Everyday Cartridge!

How about a little something fun today? Yesterday I got my brand new Cricut Circle cartridge, which is called "Cricut Everyday", so today I just had to take a few hours to play with it. Personally, I LOVE this cart!!! Not only does it have the bug head on it, but all of the different logos, the different machines, and TONS of really cute scrapbook sayings. (Not to mention some 3D cuts and various favor type objects you could use to decorate for a crop.)  It was hard to choose a favorite! I just made a quick little layout that I can use to scrap pics of our recent Swarm. I have the Pink Expression, so of course I had to make a matchy-matchy one for the layout. Hope you like it!!!  (Don't forget - leave a comment on this post for a chance to win this week's blog candy - the "In Bloom" or "Spring into Action" kit.)


The papers I used are from My Mind's Eye, Bo Bunny and Stampin' Up. Ribbon is Stampin' Up.

The Cuttlebug was cut at 3" with all of the layers. I inked the edges, added some white pen accents and pop-dotted it.

I cut the Expression machine at 3 1/2", and again inked the edges and added some white accents. BTW, it tries to cut out the little buttons for the machine, but they are super duper tiny, and there was no way I was going to mess with them, so I drew them in with a pink pen.

This bug head was cut at 4", but its actual size turned out smaller than that. How cute is he? She???

And I cut this larger bug head at 6 1/2" using Flip. The "Gone Buggy" title was cut at 5", and layered with its shadow.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your Friday!!
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83 comments:

  1. erinFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    what a cool cart! I love that you guys have "swarms." So neat!!

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  2. MelissaFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Oh I love that. That is the first cartridge that you Circle members have been sent that has made me go... "oooooooo aaaahhhhhh, I would like that!"

    Very nice Monique!

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  3. Ohhh SnapFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I love that you made a pink one, I remember when you got it :D. Great layout, TFS :D

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  4. Born2BeachFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I love this layout! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. MedicScrapperFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    What an adorable LO!!! TFS

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  6. JennyKozarFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Monique - You are just so stinkin talented! Love it.

    Jenny Kozar

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  7. BethFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Love, love, love this layout! Very creative! Adn beautiful color scheme.

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  8. mgaFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Absolutely adorable! as ALWAYS...I love it! I've played with my cart and made a phrase for my craft room wall.

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  9. MaquelFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Adorable!! Unable to afford the Circle Membership....so I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you!! Love the LO!

    mderosby at gmail dot com

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  10. KwiltFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Monique, you are simply amazing!!!
    hugs...Kathy

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love this layout! I can not wait to get my hot little hands on this cart..**stalking the mailman**

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I love your lo...as always! Love the design, the papers and the whole idea behind it. Welcome back...I look forward to many more of your creations...TFS!

    Carol
    aka cyimbugbitten
    bugbitten at hotmail dot com

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  13. Crafting KatieFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    So, so cute! Mine arrived the other day, and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but you've shown me how cute these cuts are!

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  14. MaryFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I LOVE your layout! I can't wait to start playing with this cart.

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  15. Kim M.February 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    How adorable! Just looking at the carts sometimes doesn't do them justice, but when you see what they can really cut, it's awesome!
    I can't wait to get my cart. Love it!

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  16. CapriceFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I absolutely love this!! I am in love with this cart and I am so happy to see you did this beautiful layout with it.

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  17. Molli FreyFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    took them a long time to come out with this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT

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  18. SlomoMomFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love this cart, so wish was available to everyone! Would love to have it.
    Awessome lo.

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  19. AngelaFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Adorable! I hope eventually the rest of us can get our hands on this cartridge. There are so many newer ones on my wish list.

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  20. Linda KaiserFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Super cute!!

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  21. flscrapladyFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Really cool Cricut cartridge and layout. Great job as usual!!
    diane at weismanfamily dot net

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  22. SharkaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    This LO is just perfect for you!!! It is tooooo cute for words; paper, colors and just Mr. Cricut's head just makes me giggle :-)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I really like that cart. It's a shame it's only for the Circle members. The layout looks soooo.. cute. TFS

    Milly D

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  24. ~BridgetL~February 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Its times like this that I wish I had joined the circle. Only cart I have liked so far. I love this cartridge and your layout is awesome. :)

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  25. motherloves3February 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    WOW, this cartridge looks great. Love the layout.

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  26. belindaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    this is what one would call getting buggy with it!

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  27. CindyFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Ahhh, love that little pink expression!
    ckrut@hotmail.com

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  28. PattyFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    This layout pretty much sums it all up! We are totally addicted and DON'T want help! Cute layout!

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  29. DebFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I've never looked at this cartridge! I'll have to check it out. super cute layout, as always!

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  30. Charlotte CornettFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    LOVE this layout!!! Wishing I was a member of the Circle now...

    TFS!

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  31. shariFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    How adorable is this!!! Shari (cricutrookie)

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  32. **Treefrog**February 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I just got mine the other day also but haven't used it yet. Love the layout and the colors are great, I don't get to go to many (if any crops) since moving here to KY but if I did I would make one of these layouts, lol! Thanks for sharing!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wow - what a neat LO!!! I have to check into the Club....

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Now that's a great LO - Way cool cart.

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  35. Travel BugFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Too cute!! I love that you just drew on the buttons!

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  36. EmilyFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Way too cute!!!

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  37. Susan from SCFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    LOVE this!! I just today joined the Cricut Circle. I hope to get my Cricut Everyday cartridge very soon and whip up something very similar!
    I hope you are feeling good today, Monique!
    --suebella4u@hotmail.com

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  38. brownsugarFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I'm buggy over this layout. i love all the layers, white dots and images! Awesome!

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  39. My name is SuzanneFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Where was this cart when I was looking for cricut logos last year??? Fantastic, as always!

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  40. MeshellFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Super cute! I love my cricuts also, and the "bug" is adorable!

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  41. Christine RileyFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    This is absolutely ADORABLE! Love it!
    Hugs, Christine

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  42. Lady FairFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Is it too late to become a Circle Member - would love to have that cart! Love the layout - it describes me when it comes to my Cricut!

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  43. Amy VandiverFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    That is such a neat cart!!! Your layout turned out really good!!!

    Amy V

    silly_girl_823 at hotmail dot com

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  44. kristyscrapsFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a fresh page for your swarm photos! Very cute cartridge...LUCKY!! :)

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  45. scrapstampcrazyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    great page, lucky girl

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  46. CarolFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I love it and I love the cute little title. The doodle dots are so cute! I wanna come to the next swap, sounds like tons of fun.

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  47. Pat N.February 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    That is sooo adorable. Can anybody get in the circle club? Really neat that you have die cuts for the machines and tools. So Cool.-- Pat N.

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  48. Scrappin MelissaFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    That is really cute!! Looks like a great cart.

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  49. Jen MullerFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    SO CUTE!!! I may have to join the circle after all!!

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  50. Nancy DeffnerFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Fabulous layout! The way you put colors and patterns together is inspiring.

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  51. Shauna CarlsonFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    That is a cute cartridge. Makes me wish I was a circle member. I love the layout and the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Zeus3244February 18, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    It's a fabulous card that you'ved made. I love this cartridge. I hope to receive mine sooooooooooon.

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  53. SrapaholicRNFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    This is such a cute layout. I have not joined the "circle". I might have to re-think that?

    Spud

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  54. Deanne GutierrezFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    OMG this is so darned cute Monique - what a great cart! LOVE IT...

    Deanne G
    dgutierez1@msn.com

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  55. DonnaFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    This is one of the cutest layouts I've seen in a very long time!
    Blessings, Donna
    grandma4five

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  56. StarFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    So cute, as always! Can't wait to get my cart! Mailman, where are you?!
    Thanks for sharing! Star

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  57. Kristie MaynardFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    OH MY! Is that just too cute or what?!?! Love it, you sure can do some great things with that cart!

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  58. JANLYNNFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    So cute. It would be so neat to go to a swarm but I know there will never be one in my area. This is one reason I have not joined the Circle.

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  59. ShawneeFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Very cute layout!!

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  60. LesleyfromWIFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a fun lo and this cart is awesome. Love the cuts

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  61. CraftyhomemadeFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love your layout. It's a fun cartridge. I'm not at the circle, so I would love to use some cuts from that cartridge.


    Indira
    craftyhomemade7@gmaildotcom

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  62. BarbaraFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity... And this cartrige is really fun...
    I bookmarked your blog: you've got great ideas!?!?
    Barbara from Milan, Italy

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    A few months ago I would not have even thought of buying this cartridge but now with months of "practicing" on how to use my Expression, I can't wait to get that cartridge and tell my "battle" with the Expression on a double layout. Thanks Monique for your creativity and sharing your talent with us.

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  64. Crop with heartFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Monique,
    Simply adorable!!! So creative. Love the layout.
    Brenda H

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  65. Cindy VernonFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Very cute. I love what you did with this cart.

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  66. VickieFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Very Cute. Almost makes me want to become a cricut circle member. TFS

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  67. AmanFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love the pink expression! Great layout!

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  68. Scrapbook & Cricut en BogotaFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Monique I LOVE IT!!!! again and again .... and again you keep creating beautiful pages.

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  69. HeidiFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    This so adorable! I can think of a dozen pages to make with it.

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  70. AShu93February 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I think the bug is a him. If it was a girl, she'd have a little bow or something. This is a cute layout & I like your pink expression. I couldn't even imagine trying to cut those little tiny keys! It looks good with the drawn ones. And I bet your bug head seems small because the antenna count in the 4" measurement.

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  71. LucyFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Why aren't I as talented as you? Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win :) Lucy iluvlu2003@yahoo.com

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  72. AnniebeeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Adorable!!!

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  73. FayeFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Wow, this is a great cartridge. Lucky you. The lay-out is one that all of us "creative crafters" could use. Great job Monique!

    paperfaye@yadtel.net

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  74. Nana JoFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    That is just too darn cute. What a great cartridge. Happy to see you gals in the circle get a really nice cartridge for once.

    mmlmn @polarcomm.com

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  75. Jasmine WilmanyFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I haven't gotten my cartridge yet. I looked at the images on the Cricut website and the Cricut Everyday there is different than the one you are showing. The one you have is definitely better. I hope I get the same one as you! Great LO. :)


    Blessings!

    ★ Jasmine Wilmany ★

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  76. SGilleyFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I think Cricut did a great job designing their cricut critter....lol it's just too darn cute...simple and CUTE! thanks for sharing! sonyagilley@yahoo.com

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  77. ShirleyFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    That is so adorable! I love love love the design.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  78. MarissaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Wow! I love it! Is there a way that I could buy this exact layout from you? Unfortunately, I don't have a Pink Expression, just the regular one...but I also have a cuttle bug and this page would be perfect for my swarm pictures! Let me know!

    Marissa


    rissaflor@yahoo.com

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  79. JessicaFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Very cute Monique! This is the only cartridge that I've seen from the special cart's that I'd really love to have! But the 'club' is too expensive for me. Thanks for showing how cute it is!

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  80. ErinMarch 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Really love this cart and layout. Too bad it is exclusive. I can't afford to join the cricut circle. All I can do is hope that someday it will be released to everyone.

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  81. stuartMarch 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    one awesome cart, Monique!
    Love your LO! cute cute pink expression.

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  82. JenniferMarch 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Oh, Monique! I love, love, love this layout!!! :)

    You're making me really want to become a Circle Member!

    Thanks for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  83. KimNovember 10, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    This is awesome. Question, if I become a Cricut Circle member, can I still get that cart?

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