This gorgeous, layered bird motif is from the new Cricut Ole cartridge. This Spanish themed cartridge not only has some fun images and a funky layered font, but also 50 word art images in Spanish! Very cute! Check out some of the fun on the cartridge below:
Above you can see the purple of the bird and flower sections - still a little darker than in real life but better than nothing.
I cut the bird and flower image at 8" and it layers from the bottom up so the bird section is very sturdy since it is so many layers. This is good because otherwise the cut would be very difficult to not damage.
I hope you enjoyed our gift bag week! Coming soon will be birthday card week!
Don't forget that we are giving away a brand new Cricut Fun in the Sun cartridge, just released last month!
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257 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 257 Newer› Newest»Not been first for leaving a comment before. Like the splashes of color on this altered gift bag.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I'm realy surprised about the things you can make with this cartridge. So much more fun as when you see the back side of the cartridge.
love it.
Very pretty gift bag...makes one think of spring...wooo...hooo....
You are so funny...errrr..(LoL
Just another awesome project filled with Joy and thanks for always spreading a lot of
Happy ... Happy...Joy...Joy...
U R the best
I just love the colors you used on this bag. Ole has such versatile images for it to be a themed cartridge. TFS!
Very nice. I like all the bags you've been doing.
tip or trick: organize!!!! makes crafting go so much easier!
Kim T.
kjoycec@juno.com
Beautiful! The colors are so pretty!
Carolyn
http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com
this is so sweet. thanks for the inspiration.
As always, great!
The colors in this are really pretty and so cheerful.
This cartridge is starting to grow on me. Love the colors.
Very cute! Love the folk artiness of this. Sort of reminiscent of a quilt!
Awesome gift bag! My favorite tip is to enjoy the process and not worry about perfection.
Actually, the bird did look purple to me. Cute bag!
very cute. i will bookmark it
Love the colors of this bag! Everything just pops!
Melissa
Myscraphour.blogspot.com
Bright and Cherry gift bag! You have inspired me to bling up the bags!
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
follower
kfordyce6638@gmail.com
This is so cheerful and fun! What a great gift bag to receive! Thanks for the idea!
I love the colors in the project.
Alicia
swmntchr@hotmail.com
Cute bag. One of my tips is you shouldn't always judge a cart by the name and the few pictures on the back of the box.
Cute card. Like the new Ole cartridge.
So cute! I just love your ideas with the new carts! My favorite tip is to never limit yourself to shopping in the craft stores or online. Dollar Tree, office supply stores, building supply stores, and more have lots to offer!
Beautiful bag! It's so helpful to see projects made with cartridges because it gives me a much better idea of how to use the designs. Thanks!
Really beautiful color combo!
I love the colours. I wouldn't have picked this cart as something I would like, but I like what I see :)
Thanks for showing us the versatility of a themed cartridge. I tend to shy away from the specific theme cartridges b/c my brain can't think out-of-the-box like that. I would only see a Cinco de Mayo card or a trip to Mexico in that collection of images!
bhadder at mei dot net
Love the colors on this bag! As always I enjoy your projects.
Great bag, great cart. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. I need to have everything handy, and within sight or I forget half the items I have.
Donna C.
goCricutgo
Black or purple your projects are alway fantastic! Great colors!
lynnrenee2 at yahoo dot com
I love all the gift bag ideas! I would have never thought of that :)
Love your very colorful gift bag. You always show such great projects and oh the ideas you give me. My tip is to follow great blogs to get inspiration.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com
Love that colorful gift bag ~ FUN!!! Didn't think I'd like that cart, but this makes me think I need to have it! LOL!
Beautiful gift bag - so colorful! This looks like a fun cartridge to have!
Oh, pretty bag! I wasn't really interested in this cartridge until now. Very nice cuts on it!! Thanks for showing us. (BTW--I can tell the bird is purple.) :D
Tips: I am fresh out of them, except for the one tip we ALL know.....never let your hubby know exactly how much you spent at the craft store!! Makes for a more peaceful marriage! :D lol
I love that bag! The colors are great!
what a gorgeous, bright and colourful gift bag!
Tips are hard, I am so unorganized... I am using an old iron papertowl holder to hold my spools of ribbon. Pretty and functional. CUte bag!
Tracy
rtswah1992@hotmail.com
Cute gift bag! Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.
scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com
What a beautiful gift bag. Another great idea!
Fun In The Sun sounds really nice about now. I am visiting my grandkids in Chicago and it is snowing. I live in Fl. That tells it all.
Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@Aol.com
Just love everything you do. Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas:) Oh, and my fav adhesive has to be Creative Memories tape runner. Thanks!
Looks like SPRING. Love it.
Great bag! I love the colors .. reminds me of spring. You ladies Rock! Great projects every day, every week. Thank you.
Hugs,
Martha H.
Great bag, I love the bright colors -very cheery!
I love the flowers, they are soo pretty. :)
Gives me Spring Fever! Favorite Tip: Use generic baby wipes and Zig 2-Way chisel Pen to make those mats sticky again!
Another beautiful and colorful bag. Lov it!
Diane @johnrhenry@sbcglobal.net
I love the Ole csrt and your bag is colorfully wonderful!
Thanks for the cute idea.
I use a lot of bags when giving
gifts. I think they are cuter.
You always have such great ideas..Thanks again for sharing..
Great way to dress up a bag, love the bright cheerful colors and that sweet little purple bird!!
Looks great! I love the splash of color this gift bag has!! I can tell your bird is purple, looks so pretty!!
I love to design gift bags, it's so fun!
And I love that cart,so fun!
WOWZER what a cool bag. Love the flower. That would cheer up anyones day receiving this. I sure love being a followers of your group. Awesome ideas you share. One more day with my fingers taped crossed hoping it brings be good luck with fun in the sun.
Love how you come up with so many different ideas for one cartridge. Gives me encouragement to go try some, too. Thanks!
marianne dot wanham at gmail dot com
Nice little bag. Pretty colors.
Love the colors on the gift bag! Very sharp look.
Love the bright colors you used!
Great bag...love the colors :)
My tip:Organize your things.
Love the bag-and I could tell it was Purple!!!!
I love the colors on this bag. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
Beautiful bag, love the images and colors!! My Tip: When I use my xyron, I erase the adhesive residue with non latex white erasers purchased at an office supply store. It seems to work pretty well for me.
Beautiful gift bag!
Your projects always show the versatility of cartridges. It's inspired me to revisit some of my cartridges and try to think out of the box.
What a darling gift bag!! It did look black in the first photo, but the next one showed the pretty purple you used!
Crafting tip: For a quick, beautiful card, use your Cricut Imagine!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Merilee
Merileelaneat gmail dot com
Great bag, love your color selection.
Dawn RI
What a cute bag! Love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win the cart!
Donna Thomas
thom4398@bellsouthl.net
You have made some beautiful bags! It makes me think even I could make one! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the gift bags, sometimes I can't find the right color or sentiment...making my own never looked easier!
very pretty bag. nice colors. tfs.
Such a neat gift bag! Love the colors. I have a technique for adhering ribbon to my projects...useing the zyron "X", I run my ribbon through that and the adhesive won't show or bleed through and the ribbon stays put. I use this technique alot. Thanks for sharing the "good" on the Ole cartridge...just may have to get this one sooner than planned...
tanya t
tanya.thompson53@gmail.com
Very pretty gift bag. Love the colors used. Another great project. Thanks for sharing.
Another gorgeous gift bag. I love it. TFS.
Such a pretty bag. I love the colors, Makes you feel like spring is on the way! Thanks for sharing..
Gorgeous gift bag, great colors too!
One of my favorite tips/tricks is something a lot of Cricuteers do...I use blue painter's tape to tape down paper when my cricut mat isn't sticky anymore (before I recondition them) and I also use blue painter's tape for my cut-outs/shapes when I am printing sentiments on my computer. I can them remove them and there's no sticky residue left and very seldom does it ever present a problem when I peel off my cut/sentiment
Really neat cartridge with all of the things one can do. thanks
You have the cutiest ideas. I'm not that creative with my cricut yet...thanks for all the ideas and love the cartridge you just used.
I love, love, love to win this cartridge....Fun in the Sun is one I have been wanting!!!. All the ideas given are so good. thank you so much for an opportunity in winning this awesome cartrdige.
wow what a wonderful bag, the colors just pop!! my tip is to keep loose ribbins tidy I cut a toilet paper roll a little wider than the ribbon. then I just wrap the ribbon around the cardboard roll. sometimes I find loose ribbond at thrift sales
Another great gift bag. I love all these bag ideas, as birthday "season" is coming up in my family! Thanks for the chance to win another great cartridge.
I would love to win the cartridge and have it show up in this wonderful bag. :-) Just wishing out loud. LOL Love the colors you used. Love your ideas!!!
Christine Davis
chrick88 at yahoo dot com
I just got Ole and have not opened it yet! Good to see it is easy to use it in many ways! Thanks for the chance to win! Love Fun in the Sun!
I love your gift bag. The colors are beautiful and capture Spanish style. They love sharp, bold contrast in their artwork.
As for my tip: my daughter loves iron-ons, so I use heat and bond on my reminants, run them through the cricut with some painter's tape to hold them in place and she's a happy little crafter in training. I also use fabric paint to seal the edges of the fabric and add detail.
I just love the Fun in the Sun Cartridge give-a-way. And love all of your creativity with all the different cartridges. Thanks :)
Love this Gift Bag....so pretty!!!
My tip is don't forget to MAKE things! Sometimes I am so involved in a long-term project, I run out & buy something instead of making it. It is so appreciated when you have spent the time making something special for a special someone!
Love the new cart! My tip is never purchase a tool that only has one use. There are so many new and fun tools out in the market, but some are for very specific uses - so they are not cost effective. I'm a multitasked and I like my tools to be also. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great bag. Those bright colors are so fun.
Darling bag, Joy! Love the new cart!
my favorite trick is to cut two. When i'm trying a new cut, i cut at least two in different sizes. This way i can play with the sizes and use the preferred size for the current item and have a second cut for a quick project another time, or to be used inside the card.
I looked at this cart and thought what would I ever use this cart for. I just love following your ideas.
I love that there is more to this cartridge than what meets the eye; thanks so much for sharing this cute gift bag idea!
Cute bag. Love all the detail. TFS
Hugs, Rosalee
Joy, You make it look so beautiful and say it is so easy! You do a remarkable job!! Love to "scraplift" you all the time!
Thanks for all your inspiration including this beautiful 'Ole bird gift bag!!
This is really cute!!!
lyndagail at gmail dot com
I never think do dress up regular kraft bags! Awesome idea with an awesome cartridge!
I am loving these gift bags this week!! I just got the Ole cart, so I am super excited to see it in action!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win Fun in the Sun...it's high on my wish list! :) My tip: I really think being organized helps crafting in so many ways. I just got some art bin storage for my carts and books. Love those!!
This is cute! I love the colors you chose!
I left a cooment about keeping sandpaper in my craft area to sharpen scissors, punches, distress things etc--but do not see my comment so I am reposting--another favorite is remind yourself to have fun--perfection is NOT requuired :)
Suzie from MI says bag is just gorgeous. I love to cut multiples of items and save for when I'm in a quick hurry to make a card or embellish a scrap page!
Very nice gift bag, beautiful color combo
Cute bag. I like to make page kits to take to crops. I just need to add more paper so I will have enough for my 25 photos. Thanks for a chance to win.
This is so cute and is perfect for any occasion! I love the colors too!
Bird looks purple to me! What a CUTE cartridge!! Terrific use of colors! TIP ~ keep a notebook of what cards you send to friends and family! I always add the date and the reason for the card ~ BDay, Congrats, Sympathy, etc
SusanJ in Atlanta
The bird still looks nice even if it wasn't showing the purple color on the picture! One of my favorite tip and trick is trying to stay organize. I think my family has given up on me, LOL.
Nice bag!!!
Crafty tip would be use "Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over* and put rows of dots on old empty glue dot strips & set it out to dry and roll it up when done.
~Angela S.
Favorite Crafting Tip: Most mistakes are salvagable! For example, if when stamping, you have extra ink transfer in an unwanted area ... just cover it with a button or other embellishment!
Very cute bag, great color combination!
Great gift bag!
I have a card club that mets once a month and I make all my card bases and envelopes with my Cricut along with the small tags and other items for our cards! Saves me so much time and money!
I would love to win the free cartridge from you!
rosebuds2972
WOW, gorgeous! I love the colors you used. They really POP! Hugs- Glora
Love the bag and a PURPLE bird, you can't go wrong, LOL! TFS
My best Cricut tip is to make a Die Cut notebook to store all your duplicates and trial pieces in. Then when you need to make a quick card or need a little something, just look in your book instead of cutting something new. I always cute duplicates of things I am making anyway.
Just A Pac Rat
http://www.circlebenterprises.com
Love the colors!!
Love your idea's! Use doublestick tape for putting those flower pedal's on in a hurry,or use a sticker maker for applying glitter item's. :)
Super cute bag!
I keep a large urn full of silk flowers that I can then use for my craft. I just snip off what I need then push it back into the urn. No one realizes that it is a crafting supply!
Mari
love your projects thanks for the chance to win prize.
Great looking bag, and I enjoyed the entire week of bags & boxes! You ladies provide a lot of inspiration for us. My tip is to use those left-over strips of paper we all accumulate by punching a border punch along the strip. Then store in a bag, and when a fancy edge is needed for a project, just trim to fit. Thank you for the chance to win. BethAnn M.
After using all the pop dots on a sheet for my projects, I then use the left over sheet by cutting off what I need for other projects. No waste!!! Love the gift bag. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
My tip is to check out all the great projects on this blog!!!
Brenda W.
Love all of the different packaging ideas this week!
purple or black, the idea and execution, awesome bird bag. I get all my tips from the blogs. on my own? um, I scan the pics from the cart box and then # them as to what juke box they r in..dnadeja
My tip is to just do it. Wether it's a scrapbook page or a card, just get it done. Other people don't expect it to be perfect.
papermemories4u@ yahoo.com
Today my favorite trick is that I put teacup hooks on the end of my punches and hang them on the wall. This way it is super easy to see which punch I want to use. I would love to win the Fun in the Sun cart.Thanks.
bgalyean2011(at)aol(dot)com
I just got this cartridge hoping to finally finish up our honeymoon album from Mexico (since our 11th anniversary is coming up) :)
Your project with it is gorgeous! When I finally got to look through the whole book, this cartridge really has some great cuts on it to use for other things!
This is probably one of my favorite carts....My husbands family is Hispanic so I use this cart often. Very pretty bag.
Love the bag. my favorite tip is organization. Stay organized and you can find what you want in a hurry.
What a pretty bag TFS
later tater,
laney
Love the colors on the gift bag. Very colorful. My tip is for using up all your scraps put them where you can easily see them. I use to separate mine by color in 12x12 drawers. I would always for get to use them. Now I have a big square basket on my working table so I can easily see and get to what is there.
Really like this cut and the colors you used. My tip for the day is to check out thrift stores for inexpensive craft items. Thanks
Can't wait to decorate some bags. They are so cute
Love the bold colors! The bag is beautiful! TFS!
Beautiful bag- loved the colors
Pages by Lisa (CU 2012)
My crafting tip:always keep your eyes open for inspiration, from restaurant menus to store front displays. And take pictures for future reference!
Cute Cute Cute! I'm new to this fun and don't know where to start! It's all so exciting to decide what to do next!
Maryann from Cali and having fun!!
My best tip is to just jump in and try something new.
Loving all the gift bags! Another tip of mine is to look everywhere for inspiration - I especially love sketches to get the creative juices flowing!
Very nice! I like the bright colors.
Love the colors
My favorite crafting tip is belonging to amazing blogs like yours! They inspire.....
Gorgeous! Love me some Jacobean flowers! And that bird is awesome with it!
Inky Smiles
E.
I;ve realy been enjoying all the gift bags. And it's so great to see all the different ways some carts can be used. I never would have thought that I needed this cart but I have really liked the things you've doe with it. TFS
Beautiful bag! My favorite trick is I go to you guys!
Great bag. I love the purple and can see it in the bird.
Tip: Put the crafting coupons in the glove compartment of your car every Sunday so they are always on board for those last minute shopping trips!
Great gift bag. Love it. My craft tip is to use a on stick oven sheet to do all my inking and stamping on. Cleans ups are easy and its cheaper them a craft mat.
Love the colourful card and bag. You come up with such pretty projects.
Surprising color choices, but they look terrific! My tip: Allow a drop of Zig 2-way adhesive to dry on the tip of a pen/pencil. Then it will be tacky, and able to pick up layered cuts and small pieces. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Great bag - thanks for the ideas!
I've got to get some gift bags and decorate them for upcoming b'days- you've inspired me! I'm getting a new perspective on this cartridge that I had previously sluffed off. Thanks for your ideas and the chance to win all these cartridges.
Very nice project and design!
It looks great! I love the colors, and you could easily make this a card too(:
I love these colors! I am so thankful it's springtime! :D
Cute bag, love the colors, thank you for sharing, have a lovely afternoon!
Liz
Great gift bag!! It's amazing how you can turn something plain into something spectacular!! TFS.
Carol
Cute gift bag.. love the flower!
oh man now I want the Ole cart this is absolutly cute!!♥
The Ole cartridge is my new favorite! The bag is really festive and can be used for so many occasions. Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty bag! Love the colors!
~Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com
Love the bright cheery colors!
That is a fun gift bag. Thanks for the chance to win Fun in the Sun.
Hey Joy, new cart. looks like fun. My comment or tip is that when I am cutting letters esp. I save some of the circles from in the o, a etc. to use a confetti or you know some times you need . . . when you are creating titles or journaling!
the bird actually turned purple when I clicked on it,,,,, very colorful bag, love it.
Lisa "lil aggie from Texas"
I already follow the blog.
I love this bag its pretty awesome
beautiful bag!!!
Really pretty gift bag. I love the bright colors.
Cada dia me surpreendo com sua criatividade, tudo muito lindo.
Fiz aniversário dia 2 de fevereiro, quem sabe terei a sorte de ser presenteada com um desses maravilhosos cartuchos!!!!Hahahahaha...Um abraço* Sandra Vagli sandravagli@yahoo.com.br
Beautiful bag! The colors are so pretty!
Love all of the pretty colors....so festive! Great job :)
I love double sided tape for those little jobs that I don't want to used the Xyron or glue!
Oh this is lovely! You can see the purple in some of the pictures, I just love the colors you used, it makes me feel like Spring!
Hugs,
Chriss
www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
america57@comcast.net
Love this bright and cheerful bag!
My tip would be to be open to new techniques and styles so you don't get in a rut!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Love this bag with the birdie. Great color choice. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
Very pretty way to decorate a gift bag!
Wonderful use of colors! Thanks for the inspiration and ideas. I love seeing my "Everyday Cricut" notifications in my inbox. :)
Sandy S.
zdoc87@aol.com
I love the gift bag! It is so exotic looking! You couldn't buy a bag like that! I have really enjoyed your gift bag week. TFS!
Another pretty gift bag. Love getting to see your beautiful ideas. Thanks.
great bag, as usual.
I can invision the old bird and flower cartridge flying to my home and creativily adding spunk to my projects
Adorable, love the beautiful colors you selected. This looks like such a great cartridge!
Thanks for your eye. I was at a lose on how to use this cart.
I like this bag. It is so pretty and just shows the versatility of cartridges.
I love the colors used on this bag and the whole design of the bag.
Love all the projects I've seen made with cartridge. It is so on my wishlist. The gift bag is beautiful.
Need to get my mojo working and start playing with all the cartridges I have. Think I'll pick one a month so I can learn all the neat things that are on the cartridges. Guess that's my tip.
Hugs, CyndiU
cureta2 at yahoo dot com
Cute bag, the colors are great they just pop off. Thanks for all you do and share,God bless you and yours. 1205love@gmail.com
Beautiful Bag. Love the colors. My tip would be to make sure you have all of your supplies ready before you start a project
I like this cartridge. My tip is to enjoy your crafting and don't be afraid to try new things!
Oooo...so pretty! Love the colors. It reminds me of those tin art pieces you see on barns in Amish country in Pennsylvania. Would never of guessed this was from the Ole cartridge. Thanks for giving us ideas that are outside the box.
Very pretty gift bag...you also pick the greatest colors for your projects!!
Cool cartride. Great card. Thx
You make such good looking bags. Thanks for the chance to win this cartridge!
Thank you for sharing the Ole Cricut cartridge. A must have!
That is so pretty! It's amazing to me how many creative ideas you can come up with with each cartridge! Truly inspiring.
Lovely bag - great colors! Another tip I've learned is - if your crafting mojo just isn't happening - take a break! You'll be less frustrated and when you come back, ready to complete that beautiful project!
Beautiful Gift Bag. Love the pretty colors. I really like this cartridge. You do wonders with it.
Love the gift bag! Great cartridge. Thanks for sharing
Love the colors. I am so inspired to make my own gift bags!
The bag is really great. I love the cartridge you used. Beautiful. My tip is to use your ink pad to watercolor. I do this with my Stampin Up ink pads. You squeeze it while closed and then use a water brush to pick up ink from the lid and it gives you a watercolor look (hope this makes sense).
I love the gift bag! I will have to put that cartridge on my wishlist.
~Cindy
I can see that your birdy is purple. Frequently I have to go into Photoshop to fix the white balance of my pictures and that often fixes how the colors look. I know sometimes it's good to just get pictures done and uploaded, but it's something that might help...Anyway, my favorite crafting tip or trick is to use my dotty adhesive roller to put adhesive on smaller Cricut cuts.
So much fun! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to your posts :)
Great bag!
Beautiful bag...love the southwestern motif! :)
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