Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Guest Designer Ruthie with Cricut Earrings!

Happy Wednesday!

Hey paper lovers! Can you believe that we are half way there? Today is day three, of my guest week here on Joy's fabulous blog! I have another fun Valentine's treat for you today.

Who doesn't love some fun and festive ear decor?
 The heart's were cut from the Wild Card cartridge. I sized them on my Gypsy at 1 1/2" tall each. After cutting them out, I stamped them with red Stazon Ink, punched a hole at the top with my Crop-o-dile, and used my heat gun to shrink them down to size. 
Fun right?

Here is a more in depth video tutorial showing how to make the earrings. Start the video at 4:00 minutes, to skip through the design software tutorial, to see how the earrings are made. 
You can also color the hearts in with Copic markers or Parisma colored pencils.
Heart: Cricut, Wild Card 2
Shrinky Dinks: Michael's
Ear Wires: Michael's
Back Ground Stamp: My Creative Time, Coffee Backgrounds Stamp Set
Red Ink: Stazon Ink: Michael's
Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Kraft & Carta Bella, Devoted
Stamp Die: My Creative Time, Stitched Postage Frame Die
Sentiment: My Creative Time, 100% Sweetness Stamp Set
Twine: Trendy Twine, Valentine Cherry Cupcake

**Giveaway**


So I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway each day too! Today's giveaway is a Unity bow maker!

All you have to do is leave a comment here and on my blog with your contact information and I will pick the winner, via random.org, on Sunday, January 20th. All the winners will be announced on my blog, Monday morning, January 21st.


See you back here tomorrow!

I hope you have a wonderful day! 

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95 comments:

  1. That looks like a great tool!

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  2. Awesome idea! What fun earrings. Thanks for the video. Easy to follow.

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  3. OMG what a cool idea who would've thunk it...Oh wait U did I have shrinky dink stuff but never would've thought of this so thanx 4 your great idea. Girl you're genius Love everything you do!
    WOW what a neat give away thanks for the chance!

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  4. very fun!
    Sandra ltb
    slbt17 at yahoo dot com

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  5. How fun! Love your little heart earrings, Ruthie, and your little easel display is adorable!!!

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  6. These are so fun! My girls would love this! ~Hugs, Saundra

    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  7. What a sweet gift. Thanks for the tutorial.
    cinmfoster at aol dot com
    Cindy F

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  8. What a great gift to put in my Granddaughters gift bags for Valentines Day!
    And the bow maker is a great gift for us! Thanks so much!
    Tammy B.
    Ttbrownlee@natlcrane.com

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  9. I think the earrings are the cutest idea. What a great gift idea. Enjoy your blog so much. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  10. Great video--I have been wanting to try this. I like how you present the earrings too.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  11. Cute earrings Ruthie! What a great idea!
    Miranda :)
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  12. OMG! The earrings are just way too cute! AWESOME IDEA! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. Ruthie is one crafty lady! What a clever idea! The earrings are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  14. Thank you for the video! I love those little earrings and the card you are presenting them on as well!
    Teresa

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  15. Oh my goodness! I have heard that these are amazing little gadgets! Thanks for the chance to win one!
    Valerie
    jeffnval@hotmail.com

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  16. AWEsome earrings!!! So cute, love the pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!! kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

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  17. This is a very fun idea! I have been looking for a little gift for an upcoming"Ladies Luncheon", and I think you have just solved my problem! Thanks!
    Shellee

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  18. Ruthie these earrings came out so cute! TFS and for taking the time to make a video too, and for another chance to win, have a wonderful day!
    Liz
    unikebyyes{at}yahoo{dot} com

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  19. Super cute! I have always wanted to try Shrinky Dinks but keep forgetting to buy them!
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  20. Ohhhh! I love this. So much easier than trying to do it with two fingers!! Fingers crossed!

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  21. I've always wanted a bowmaker
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
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  22. I sooo want to win this! I tried to order from Unity but it was sold out! Thanks for the chance to win!



    mb6464@hotmail.com

    marciasmemories.blogspot.com

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  23. You have the coolest tools! I absolutely LOVE this one too! I've never seen the needle nose glue applicator and although I've seen these, they were for big bows at Christmas time. This would be great for my pages and cards! Thanks for the chance to win! Live4scrappin

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  24. Such cute earings too! Who would have thought to make them out of shrinky dink stuff! LOL. You are so creative!

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  25. Fabulous earrings. I love shrinky dink! Lee-Ann :)
    leekubinec@gmail.com

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  26. Who wouldn't love these earrings?
    I've never worked with shrinky dinks. Now I have to go out and purchase some. I'm assuming you cut the actual earing from the shrinky dink? Would love to win that bow maker. What a great little tool. Thanks for a chance to win.
    Mary O'Neal
    redpupper@aol.com

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  27. what a great idea and tutorial. I have 5 grand daughters with pierced ears - that tell you something - off to get some shrinky dink. Bow maker I could use - can't make bows no matter how hard I try.

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  28. Adorable earrings. Would love to win this great tool. Thanks for the chance.

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  29. Wow! You've opened up a world of possibilities to me for shrinky dink earrings! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  30. Thanks for showing your projects. Love the earrings. would love to win that bow maker.

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  31. Love the earings. Thanks for sharing.

    netter at q dot com

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  32. Very cute, I have yet to play with the product.

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  33. Love the earrings! Thanks for the video! Thanks for a chance to win 2! I'm horrible at making bows!

    bdcampers@msn.com

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  34. How nice it would be to actually make a bow rather than just a neat knot! Thanks for sharing.

    Kim S. from N. Ca.

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  35. Ruthie, super idea, earrings and adorable holder!! So fun for Valentines gifts for friends!

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  36. What a great idea. I'll have to make them for my granddaughter and nieces.
    Gerry

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  37. Always in the market for clever new tools... Winning one would be even better! Thank you.

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  38. Ruthie, Loved the earring video. I'm going to make some of these!

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  39. These are so cute! Thank you for sharing this idea. Definitely making these!
    Tammy
    jones tammyp at bellsouth dot net

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  40. Great idea! Thanks for the video, inspiration and the chance to win such a great tool.

    http://scrappinmelon.blogspot.ca/

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  41. love this thanks for the video
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  42. What a great little tool, thanks .
    Rene from OZ xo

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  43. I love your adorable earrings. TFS
    dmcardmaker (AOL)

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  44. Ruthie I love the earrings! surfnfroggie at aol dot com

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  45. Great video. Love your earrings

    mimiccaro9650@yahoo.com
    http://www.whodatscrapper.com

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  46. Rose said...
    Your earrings are so neat! I have never heard of using a heat gun to shrink Shrinky Dink down? I'm down loading your video now!Thanks for sharing & a chance at the bow maker,you have the coolest tools ever!THANKS

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  47. I love those earrings. thanks for a chance to win a great give away.

    sue
    rofle974@prodigy.net

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  48. Wonderful earrings and thanks for more ideas on how to use the Postage die.
    nslee@comcast.net

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  49. I have 5 coworkers with birthdays next month. What a great idea for gifts for them TFS. jls@eplusdotnet

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  50. love this thanks so much for the tut.. ive been wanting to try making stuff like this with the shrinkie dink stuff for awhile now :) maybe soon.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  51. I just love your blog - you are so inspiring!

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  52. Awesome idea and adorable card. Loved the earrings and the postage stamp card. Thanks for the opportunity to win the bow maker. Tracy Early .. tracy.early9@gmail.com

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  53. I'm inspired to dig out the Shrinkie Dink! Thanks for the fun idea and directions.

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  54. So adorable and thanks for the tutorial.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  55. The earings look lovely. TFS! I would love to win the bow tool.

    stampwithcarol@gmail.com

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  56. Very cool!! Love them!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  57. So creative Rothie, I enjoy your projects very much. TFS and for the chance

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  58. I love the earrings they are so cute what a great idea you had. I am going to try to make some. Thank you so much for sharing. Thanks for the chance to win the bow maker.
    Have a great day.

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  59. Great idea to make earrings and love how you did the holder card. So many ways just to do the hearts...what fun!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  60. This is a neat idea. Very cute earrings. I would love to try a bow maker.

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  61. Great tutorial and love the give away!

    Angela
    angela110602@gmail.com

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  62. I love the earrings! Thanks so much!
    Have a blessed day!

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  63. What a wonderful ideal!! Never thought using my cricut to make jewlery!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  64. My daughter and her friends would love to make those earrings-great idea!

    jrugg@sctc.net

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  65. Very cute project! I love the bow maker, too!

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  66. What a fun idea! And kudos on posting where to skip to, to avoid the tutorial. Thanks for sharing

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  67. What a FUN and Cool Idea!Love it!
    Migdalia
    Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

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  68. love the postage stamp card. The earrings are such a great idea.
    linda
    lmkindell1@verizon.net

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  69. Love the "package" your earrings are displayed in. What a nice "fat free/sugar free" gift. LOL TFS --C

    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

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  70. So pretty. Love the earrings. I don't wear earrings much, but I have some really cute stamps that would make great earrings. Thanks for the idea.
    kwedding2@unl.edu

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  71. How fun! I haven't made Shrinky Dinks since I was little. Too cute! Love the skull ones too!

    ~Cassandra

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  72. I love working with shrink material! These are adorable with little effort. I love the display card you made to go with the earrings, too!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    rjtlkmorris1atgmaildotcom

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  73. Ruthie ~ These are so WONDERFUL! I LOVE that you can create earing for any holiday!! LOVE the stamp you used too! AWESOME presentation!! Way to go sweet friend! I LOVE that bow maker when I remember to use it! LOL!

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  74. Thanks for the wonderful idea! Also, thanks for the chance to be entered to win the bowmaker, I would love to have one of these.
    lenoriakelly at att dot net

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  75. clever idea! another hit Ruthie!!
    dreenie4@yahoo

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  76. I have always wanted a bow maker! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Karen
    o2bnxtc@hotmail.com

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  77. Cute earrings! Would have never thought of that. Great ideas Ruthie. Thanks!!!

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  78. Debbie G
    Fun idea !!! I have always wanted a bow maker, great giveaway.
    debbieanng@yahoo.com

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  79. Very cute. You're a very versatile crafter.

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  80. Cute idea! Thanks for a chance to win!

    lafaellis85@twlakes.net

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  81. What a great project to do with my daughter. Thanks
    Eileen W from Tinton Falls

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  82. Very cute idea, thanks for sharing- Lisa - pagesbylisa@hotmail.com

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  83. These earrings are adorable!! Such a cute idea!

    sueot33@yahoo.com

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  84. I never would have thought to use my Cricut to make jewellery! Amazing idea & they're so pretty too:)

    canadiancandi AT yahoo DOT ca

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  85. Love this idea and so will my daughter.

    isabelzito at verizon dot net

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  86. This will be a fun project to do with my niece. Thanks!
    Shellee

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  88. Really cute earrings! Thanks for the video tutorial!

    dmrnyesq@aol.com

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