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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Stand and Salute Patriotic Word Book and Cut File!


I made this word book using Cricut Design Studio and the Cricut Stand and Salute cartridge two summers ago and it remains one of my favorite, all-time, mini-albums I've ever created!

I used chipboard from cereal boxes and taped it to the mat using painter's tape to prevent slipping.  I multi-cut it 3 times and used max pressure and depth and slow speed.  The eagle and honor pages were tricky - that "n" and "r' are skinny!


This firecracker cut is one of my favorites!  I used some glue and silver glitter to mimic the sparkle.

Below is the book with all the inner pages.  The paper is from Reminisce and Coredinations.


Note the Liberty cut on the left hand side.

"Stars and Stripes" is on the left.

American Pride holds a pocket full of tags.  On the right, I used the picture feature key (see below):



This star with the USA inside was funky and I loved the hat border for the photo flap on the right!

Above is the inside of the photo flap - another firecracker and some stars.


The finished backside of the mini-album

This would be a fun project to get working on for your July 4th celebration this year.  And to make that easier, I have files available.

To download the Gypsy file, click HERE.
To download the Cricut Design Studio file, click HERE.


Also, Melanie and I will be attending the Great American Scrapbook Convention tomorrow, Thursday, June 2 at the Arlington, Texas Convention Center.  We are hoping to meet up with fellow Cricut lovers at noon across from the ticket booth and then we can grab some lunch.  We would love for you to join us - hope to see you there!

Here's a coupon if you need one:



Be sure and check out Joy's and Melanie's personal blogs for more creative goodness at Obsessed with Scrapbooking and Courtney Lane Designs!

Have a great day!
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Kathy said...

Love this mini-album/word book! Great job with all those skinny cuts! Thanks for sharing the cut files!

DeAnna said...

I absolutely LOVE mini albums. I am making a couple as gifts and you just gave me the perfect inspiration to start. Thanks again for the inspiration and another great prize giveaway!!!

Anonymous said...

Love the Patriotic Word Book, it's an awesome project!!!

Carol
Crhiga at hawaiiantel dot net

Jan Foselli said...

That is a fantastic album!!!! You did an awesome job and had a lot of patience to make your own book!

Scattychick said...

Love it I am going to be making some mini books soon so this is a great inspirational post for me :)

Holly Hudspeth said...

What a great album to celebrate the 4th.

Rae-beccadesigns said...

Gorgeous! I love it. I really need to pull this cart out this summer. Thanks for sharing!

CRAZY4CHRIST said...

That is a really great album, thanks for sharing!!
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

ladybugscrapper said...

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing the cut file too. I am getting hooked on these mini books....

LaLa said...

I LOVE it!!! SO cute!!!

~Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com
scrappinwithlala.blogspot.com

kim said...

your book is fantastic!
kimbodagr8@cox.net

craftymom205 said...

Great project. Love the mini album.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Jamie said...

Love this mini.....just a quick question can you explain how we save the file and then move it to the gypsy? I am still learning all the quirks with the little friend. Also have so much fun at GASC!! I haven't been in a couple of years, hope to make it next year.

sweetlilscrapper said...

gorgeous!!

sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

Kim. said...

This is a beautiful album and detailed, love everything about it.
Kim xXx

Lucy said...

This album came out fantastic!

Joan Smith said...

WOW..this is amazing..I'm blown away..ok...let me catch my breath..ok now..whew....I love this and what a present...thanks so much for the cut files....again, wow...can't wait 2 try this project...YOU ROCK!!!!

Kelly Massman said...

Love it!

Pat N. said...

That is such a nice album; you did a fantastic job.--Pat N.

Show Love-Make Cards said...

Have a great time at the convention. Thanks for the file...maybe I'll get the courage to try one of these! It's really pretty!

Josie0602 said...

Fabulous mini album!! Have fun at the convention!!
Tracy
jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Lindsy said...

SUPER cute mini album! Great idea for using the cereal boxes as well!!!

PixieLeigh said...

Wow this is wonderful!!Now I have so many ideas.

Laney's Legacy's said...

What a great album very creative and great use of colors. Thanks for sharing your project and talents.

Later Tater,
Laney

Barbara said...

How awesome. Just love the mini album. I love all that is red, white and blue and July 4th as it is my birthday! Thank you for sharing the cut files.

Stephanie A said...

This album is stunning. Great job!

Doris P. said...

would love to join you but I will be on my way to Arizona for girlfriend time for the next 6 days!!! LOVE the patriotic book!! I want to make one. I need to read up / video up on how to make the word book.
parkernana5 AT cox DOT net

Tammy V said...

Great Patriotic Book.

Rachel said...

I love this mini album! I have yet to attempt cutting chipboard, but I may have to try after seeing this!! Thanks for sharing! :)

Lara said...

Oh I hope you have so much fun! We never seem to have stuff like that in the upper midwest. Enjoy! lclass003atgmaildotcom

Gloria said...

I have to say this is the best book I've seen in awhile!!!! i love it!!!! thanks for sharing!
gloria
esquivel865@yahoo.com

Jude said...

Wow, what a fabulous mini word book!

Gloria Westerman said...

This is Magnificent!!!! I love it.... Now I wish I had this cartridge....I have a picture of all of my family from a July 4,2009 get together and this would be so cherish to have....I've lost two members sense that picture was taken....thank you for the inspiration....

littlen said...

great mini. thanks for the cut files. have fun at the convention - wish i could be there.

Dawn, RI said...

Love the patriotic book, its so festive. WWish I knew how to DL gypsy files.
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

Carol Amie said...

LOVE this project. Are cereal boxes okay as is or do you have to treat them in some way first?

AShu93 said...

This is a FANTASTIC book! And thanks so much for providing the cut files. I've never tried anyone else's files, but I love this book so much, I might have to learn how to do it.

Brenda Moore said...

Beautiful work.And thanks for the chance to be a winner!

lmkindell1 said...

Love the mini book it is beautiful.

Amanda H said...

Love this! Perfect for July 4th coming up!

BuzzyBee said...

Love this mini. Love this cart too.

Kelly English said...

Adorable mini album! Thanks for sharing the files to make our lives easier!!

TeresaK said...

This is a beautiful mini album Joy!
Thank you so much for sharing it...and offering the files is such a sweet gift! Thank you so much!
Teresa
happiqueen at aol dot com

Isabel Z said...

Wow, this is impressive and I LOVE it!!!

Megan H. said...

I loved this book the first time I saw it. Very patriotic and festive. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com

Linda said...

That is soooo cute! I saved it just in case I get a chance to make it. so colorful

IRW Dana said...

LOVE LOVE this album. There are so many great images on this cartridge. Thanks for sharing. papermemories4u @ yahoo .com

RAP said...

LOVE the album! Wish I could go to GASC. I've wanted to go since the first year. I had a dream I was moving to TX last night so who knows? Maybe someday.

Jackie "B" said...

This is a very nice Patriotic word book. The patterns and paper used are perfect. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing.

Vanessa said...

I love this project! TFS!

amfisher said...

Very impressive! Great job!

Jeannene said...

Great Patriotic cards!

Stephanie said...

I love anything red, white and blue. This has to be my favorite mini ever. Love it.

Pamela said...

I love this Joy! And especially since it includes a DS file. I don't use a gypsy because of it's size and if Provocraft can get my DS to recognize my Cricut, I'll be all set.

Dee said...

what a great album! Thank you for sharing it! I plan to make one for our family this 4th!

deek@att.net

ellen s. said...

this is AWESOME!!!! wowowwowowo gorgeous details.

Kris, Scott, and Emi said...

I love this! I really need a gypsy!

Deanna said...

Wow, your word book album is fantastic. Tons of great details. I love it!

Janeen said...

Another fabulous job on this word book! Love all the creative places for pictures! Thanks for sharing the cut files! Have a great time at the convention!

majelica at comcast dot net

CARDS by SUSAN said...

Awesome book ~ so patriotic!
Thanks for sharing
Susan

spelsue said...

WOW! Love this book. It's a great use of cereal boxes. Looks like I'll be eating a lot of cheerios.
Thanks for sharing.

Holly Sonney said...

THose are great mini alblums! I love them. Now I just need to get time to play with my cricut!

Glora said...

I can see why it has remained a favorite. This is absolutely GORGEOUS. I LOVE it! Hugs- Glora

Donna said...

Love the mini book. Thanks for sharing.

Betsy said...

What a fabulous project. I can see why it is one of your favorites. I really love the Stand and Salute cartridge. It's great to use to make cards for our soldiers.

Cindy said...

What a great project! I might use this to compile some memories of my husband's time in the Air Force.

The Hendrix Family said...

I am sooooo impressed! I look forward to the day that my skill level is that high!

Laurie said...

That is so awesome!

Sabrina said...

I am loving that cartridge more and more! Love the book :)

Bridget said...

I love the firecrackers! Can't wait to see all the fun things people bring back from the convention, I wish I was going! :)

Rhonda said...

Wow! That is awesome!

Dawn said...

love it need to make me one of theses. thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

This is an awesome project! I love mini albums!

gshrader said...

Great album!!! I love 4th of July pictures and this would be perfect!

thequeenlisa said...

What a great album. I love making them as gifts for friends...

hgjones said...

Love the mini album- wish I was as creative as you. Are you going to be in Chantilly,VA???

Marissa said...

I love this book! Thanks for sharing the file! I now have to buy the cartridge!

rissaflor@yahoo.com

Kim L. said...

Your album is really nice!

StefanieH said...

WOW, you made a fantastic mini book. looks amazing. TFS

Stephanie said...

I love this mini album!! I love to make them and give away as gifts.
Hugs,
Stephanie

gwood said...

I am sure you will come back with some great ideas.

Katherine said...

WOW! Joy, this is absolutely fabulous. I've only made one mini album and that was a kit from Monique (and still a lot of work). Thanks for sharing your cut file. That's very generous after you did all the work.

Lisa R. said...

WOW! This is awesome! Haven't made one of these yet! Have fun ya'll.

Aurora said...

What a cute mini album!
aurora6772 at sbcglobal dot net

Beth F. said...

LOVE your word book!! I am so amazed at the talent that you have to created such lovely mini albums. I really need to tackle that some time.
bfiscus at nntc dot net

Lisa said...

This book is fantastic! I love this time of year! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

Kim A said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE patriotic items. This is awesome!

Anonymous said...

Stunning project! And cereal boxes- what a great idea!

CourtneyfromKS at gmail dot com

Simmons Family said...

Love the patriotic theme today :)

HPrueser said...

Thanks for sharing.What a great project. This is the cartridge I'm hoping to get as my free one with the buy 3 get 1 free deal from Michael's and PC. So now i'll have an idea of what to make with it right away! Thanks for the file :-)Thanks for the chance to win 2 other great cartridges!

Beth/CT said...

This is an amazing album. I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Beth
imaquiltingfan@yahoo.com

divinecrone said...

Wow! I can see why this would still be one of your favorites. Now I need to go see if I picked up Stand & Salute yet...

Sharon N said...

Great project for the 4th or any time. I've started cutting up cereal boxes as we empty them. Thanks for sharing the file.

Shari said...

I LOVE this word book and all the goodoes inside and out. You do such a great job on all your projects.

Thanks too, for reminding me to think outside the box. This is the first I have seen whole words on each page.

Nancy said...

Love this cartridge. i am trying to win this one and a gypsy on ebay. I also received the cartridge I won from you yesterday. I already opened it and am making plans. Thanks for the ideas and contests.

Carrie K said...

Wow! Gorgeous mini! Thanks for the file!!

Gaby S said...

Love the beautiful book. Thank you for remembing our vetrans and our freedom! Thanks for the great instructions as well.

Joanne said...

I love, Love, LOVE this album. I will have to make it. Thank you for the inspiration.

craftaholic said...

Oh yeaaa!! I am loving the Red,White and Blue!! The mini Album is so sweet!! And thanks for the awesome Cut Files!! I am working on some Projects that are Patriotic as well. Thanks for the chance to win!

http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
Rexann♥

surfnfroggie said...

Your mini book is awesome thanks for sharing the file!
surfnfroggie

Em'smom said...

I love this mini! thanks for sharing and the cut file I'm gonna start mine right away!!!
Lori

Pat Barker Rhoads said...

What an incredible mini album. The colors are so bright and beautiful. Great job. Love it.

Michele said...

gorgeous book, great design and colors! You have every right to be proud of it!
Thanks for the inspiration!

TheLastOfNine said...

This is such a great mini, you are sweet for sharing the files. Have a great time tomorrow.
Gloria

Danka Doo said...

Wonderful album! I love everything about it. Perfect for a military family member.

Tawana said...

Great inspiration for a young friend about to be deployed.

SHAUNNA said...

Love this would be perfect for our 4th BBQ pics!!

carmen said...

I have never done a mini album before, but this sure does inspire me to try it out, thanks for sharing the cut file :)

Auntie Em said...

great mini album design! I never thought of using cereal boxes on my cricut. Is that hard on the blades?
Thanks for sharing! :)

Chris said...

Thanks for the cutfile. I am not very good at making word books maybe this will helpl

Christy said...

Wow what a great album!

Arlene B. said...

This is really a great idea. I'm useing patriotic idea's all year long because i have two son's in the military. ty

CathyinMN said...

Love your mini album! Thanks so much for the cut files. My niece is going into the Navy this summer after she graduates from high school. I want to give her a mini album like this when she gets out of boot camp. Thanks for sharing.

Just A Pac Rat said...

Wow this album is great! I still need to scrap 2009 4th of july event and this would be great. TFS

circlebenterprises.com

Susan McCormick said...

Nice inspiration for the 4th of July. Thanks for the cut files on the Stand & Salute Patriotic Word Book.

LuKyLô said...

Great!!! I will make it here in Brasil!!! Kisses and congratulation

Márcia

Daynene said...

What an awesome project thanks for sharing the files for it, don't think I ever could've figured it out. nenerscreations.blogspot.com

Kaye said...

Great mini-album/word book! Have a terrific time at your scrapbook convention.

debbie susee said...

Maybe this will inspire me to give cutting chipboard a try. I got the deep housing blade, just haven't worked up the courage yet. :)

Barb A. said...

Cute word book! Great inspiration.
Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

Carolee said...

WOW! That's fantastic. Thanks so much for the detail and cut file.

Shawnee said...

Very cute mini album. I love the firecracker as well. Thanks for sharing the cut file. I hope you have a wonderful time at convention.

Shawnee
http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

SGilley said...

thank you thank you thank you for sharing the gypsy file (even though I don't know how to use my Gypsy, yet) the patriotic mini album is wonderful!!! thanks again. sonyagilley@yahoo.com

Meghankelly said...

Love love love this mini album!!!! Its super cute! Thanks again for all the inspiration that you provide!!

TerryM said...

So patriotic, love the mini...

Maureen Reiss said...

Wow!!! Super awesome mini!!! Love love love it!!!

Dee said...

Wow - beautiful mini-album, but it looks like so much work??? It could be used for so many things other than just the 4th of July too. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

neat book
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Court said...

Fabulous mini - have fun at your scrappy event!

Carol said...

Great book idea! Love the patriotic theme!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

nancydianne said...

Love this book! Great job!

Bonita said...

Really cute mini-album. I must make one of these someday. So cute. Thanks

Northwoodszoo said...

What a great project. Cereal boxes! It would make an heirloom keepsake for the service men or women in our lives...

Grace L. said...

That is awesome. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love your word book! It just pops out at you. Thanks for the tip to
mimic the sparkle.
linda

Anonymous said...

has anyone heard to the Ecraft machine. i saw it on amazon wondering which one is better i hear that you don't need cutting mads

Jamie said...
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Valara said...

this is awesome!!! love mini books and can't wait to do this one...Thanks for the cut files...YOU ARE AWESOME...Thanks!!

sleigh said...

Very nice album... mini albums are my favorites! TFS :)

Diana Joy said...

Wow...that album is fabulous. Great work... I would be so so excited to win one of the "Best" cartridges.. thanks for the chance.

Anonymous said...

Great Mini and thanks for the cut files.

Claire
jeserijos@sbcglobal.net

TracyS said...

I have no words, I couldn't even dream up a project ike this! Amazing!

Dar said...

I love the patriotic book. Thanks for sharing.

Peggy said...

Fantastic mini album. Thank you for providing the cut files. Have fun in Arlington. {{Hugs}}

nanapuddin said...

Wow! love it! TFS! and the inspiration...
nanapuddin at wildblue dot net

Cheryl Winget said...

What a wonderful mini-album! If this were mine I'd be so proud to show it off. Thanks for the inspiration.

coolmommaweed said...

What a cute mini album!

Tanya T said...

That is just the cutest mini-album ever! I love making mini's and this is just the jump-start I need to get one done! Thanks for sharing!
-Tanya
thomfam@inreach.com

wlrich2 said...

Love the word album. Thanks for the cut file, just got the gypsy, now have to figure out how to use the cut files.

motherloves3 said...

Your minibook is lovely. TFS

wimarinemom2006 said...

I just love the mini album/book. I've never seen an album made with it. TFS another great idea.

Carla said...

That is so cute! Loved that you made all of it.

Carla from Utah

Mary Ellen said...

This is such a great book. It would really make an awesome gift for someone special. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing the Patriotic mini book and cut file. I absolutely loved it!

Kelly said...

i love the mini-album....i need to make one myself...

rebecca said...

Great Album. Loving all the colors and patriotic sentiments!

TracyC said...

Thanks for the inspiration. I forgot how fun wordbooks can be.

pcrusberg said...

Great album. No wonder it's a fav. Thanks for showing it again. So pretty.

Paper Crafting Diva said...

Wow, this is a great word book! I don't have this cartridge but am considering buying now that I've seen what you did with it.

kay mcbride said...

what a nice project, you did a really good job. i like to do mini albums and this is a great inspiration to follow. thanks for sharing.

Dianna said...

Awesome! Just awesome.

kkay214 said...

OMG, I love this! It turned out beautiful. As usual your projects are awesome!!!!Very patriotic.

kkay2140204@yahoo.com

DebJoAl said...

Very cute patriotic woodbook!
Love the papers used! Have to look around & see what I can find in red, white & blue papers.

flscraplady said...

I love the mini album. I don't know why I wasn't able to download the Gypsy file. It is probably my computer problem. Thanks so much for sharing. I really would love to know how you did it.
diane at weismanfamily dot net

Scrapper69 said...

This is one of my favorite albums as well Joy! I remember seeing it and thinking WOW! :o) Glad you showed it again with the cut files... Have fun with Melanie at the convention! :O)
Theresa

candkleo said...

Wow - that looks great! TFS! :) Kelly

Elizabeth said...

Love mini-albums! Very creative!

Anonymous said...

Love this mini album. It looks great.
Erin K.
ekell77 at hotmail dot com

Joni said...

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY! LOVE THIS MINI ALBUM. Would love to have this cartridge.

BeckyH said...

WOW. That's about all I have to say. Wow.

Thea said...

Love this cartridge, especially the firercrackers, so cute.

Crystal said...

that is a awesome mini. thanks for sharing

Linda S. said...

Love the mini album. Thanks for posting.

Chasn Paper said...

Great mini! Thanks for sharing cut files. I might try this one myself. Wonderful giveaway too! Would love to have either one of these carts!

Sue S. said...

Love your patriotic mini-album!! So cute! I really need to get the Stand and Salute cart!

sueot33@yahoo.com

thefieldsfamily said...

Those "best of the best" cartridges would be sooo awesome to have! Hope I'm the lucky one.

Karen said...

Great wordbook mini, I am attempting my first on a baby book hope it comes out half as good as yours!!
Have a fun time at the expo wish I lived in Texas!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com

Amy said...

So cute!!

amy dot schrenk at gmail dot com

Sandy said...

Great mini album word book! Very cool!

Sandy

woodwindpapers at shaw dot ca

colleennal said...

great idea, didn't see it the first time around. Glad you posted it again.
God Bless.

Carol said...

Awesome mini word book! Love it TFS

Kimberli said...

What a neat album, love all your details!

Saskia said...

That book is awesome!

Susan said...

You guys don't miss a trick. I wish I could be in Texas. Have fun

Carrie Zrodlowski said...

Love the mini album and thank you for the file.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic mini album! So glad you revisited it as I wasn't a Cricut lover in 2009. Would love to win either cart.

canana3

Debbie Long said...

What an awesome mini-book. Would be nice to celebrate any patriotic holiday.

skiantan@aol.com

Billie said...

Love red, white and blue. This is a great mini-album. I have this cart and may try to make one soon.

flapril said...

WOW!! Nice mini.
TFS your great work.
flapril

Sarah said...

I'm in love with that book! I may just have to buy that cart so I can make it on using my Gypsy! Thanks for sharing!

Jeanie said...

Love the mini album. I have not made one, thinking about a couple for father's day. This gives me a boost.

Monica said...

What a wonderful mini book! I neede to dig that cartridge out and create one of my own. Thanks for sharing!

ehbost said...

The patriotic mini album is awesome! I think I'll scraplift it! Thanks for the opportunity to win The Best Of's.

Anonymous said...

I love the book. Thanks for the tip of using old cereal boxes and how to cut them.

PurpleLadyBug said...

That's an awesome mini-album! Great job :)

kperlic at hotmail dot com

Eileen said...

What a terrific mini album. Thanks for sharing. You always give us inspiration.

-mandy said...

This mini album is awesome! It would be perfect for those 4th of July pictures! Thanks for sharing!
-Mandy
hull.mandy@yahoo.com

Ryansmaama said...

Love this project. Thanks for sharing with us again.--Ryansmaama
gkburrow@cmaaccess.com

Barbara Adcock said...

Great ideas! Thanks!

Sally said...

All I can say is WOW!!! this is incredible! You two are amazing. I would never have thought of this. The stuff you create is absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for all you do to expand my Cricutting!

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