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Monday, September 10, 2012

Life's a Beach

Hi.  This is Renee of I came, I saw, I created.  In keeping with this month's theme, end of summer, I created a 3D photo frame to display one of your favorite summer photos in:



 
 I used the Imagine cartridge Word of Mouth for my image cuts. I cut them at 4.5" and selected the "layers" option.


Did you know that Word of Mouth has 3 different 3D frames on it? This is the first frame cut at "fit to page".


It's super easy to create. Just cut, score at the provided lines and glue! Note: If you flood fill an image with a different pattern, you will lose the provided scoring lines and will need to score at your discretion. I used the provided pattern becasue it matched perfectly with my theme. I also added a background mat cut at 4" x 5.5".


I pop dotted all the layers and added my embellishments.  The project takes just under an hour to create. 

Thank you for joining us today.  I hope you are inspired to create a frame of your own! 

Cricut Info & Supplies Used:

Designed By: Renee Cooper

Cricut Machine Used: Imagine

Cricut Cartridges Used: Word of Mouth

Other Supplies Used: American Craft white cardstock, Stampin' Up! Pool Party seam binding, ivory tulle, Stampin' Up corduroy button in Summer Sun, white linen thread, pop dots, adhesive
 
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39 comments:

  1. Great photo frame - it is so nicely executed and just wonderfully embellished!

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  2. Awesome!! How I can own all these cartridges and miss so many of the available cuts is a mystery to me. Thanks so much for sharing this project.

    Donna C.
    goCricutgo

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  3. Very fun. Love the cool frame. Great information on the flood fill. Thanks for sharing loving the surf board. Fantastic.

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  4. Really cute frame. I have this cart but didn't know about the frame cut. Thanks for the tip!

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  5. I love everything that has to do with the beach! I'm off to eBay to try and find this cart! I'm new to the Imagine, so thanks for the extra tips! Great job.....

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  6. This project is fabulous Renee ! I had no idea there were 3d frames on the Imagine cart. Thanks for sharing that. Your frame turned out so cute !

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  7. Renee love this frame. I didn't know the frames were on this cart. Now I really need it :-)

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  8. I don't have an I but have the E2 and got it becausethe I carts could be used with it. This is the cart I'm getting to play with. Had no idea about the 3D frames. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Wow, I can't believe I almost missed this post! I love, love, love your project!!! I can’t wait to try something using that 3-D Frame!!! Great job!

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  10. I love your picture frame. What a great idea for the end of summer.

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  11. Had no idea this cartridge has such a great frame. Love it and love the layers

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  12. Renee I absolutely love this project. Since I'll be going to Hawaii in 4 months I've been working on a mini album and layouts. I never saw these images before. Now I'll have to buy another cartridge! Lol.

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  13. Great project! I just got this cart but haven't used it yet. Thanks for the tip about losing the scoring lines if flood-filling...hopefully I'll remember that when I do get around to using the cart!!

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  14. Wonderful project. So perfect for a summer photo.

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  15. I love it - I'll have to look at that cartridge's handbook - looks like it might be one to get.

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  16. This is such a cool idea! Perfect theme for end of summer also!

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  17. Love your project! I don't have the imagine so I guess I wasn't aware of all the great cuts! Thank you!

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  18. This is one of the reasons I love this blog! I had no idea this project was just sitting in my craft room waiting for me to make! Thank you, Renee!

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  19. This is fabulous Renee!! Makes me want to head to the beach.

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  20. Cute frame! I like how you used the surf board as the background for the title :-)

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  21. Love your frame, Renee! This is so cute. You did a fantastic job on it!

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  22. Thanks for the Word of Mouth 3D frame tip! I'll have to try this now. Great idea

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  23. I have to go dig this cart out and give it another look! This is so cute!! I had no idea the frame was on there. Whooo hoo! TFS!

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  24. love it! looks like fun! may have to lift! TFS!

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  25. Very nice! I have that cartridge and will have to give this idea a try! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Love this. I did not know about the 3D frames. Thanks!

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  27. Great picture frame Renee, I didn't know you could make picture frames with that cart. Love it TFS

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  28. Love the frame! This is an awesome feature!

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  29. One of the reasons I bought "Word of Mouth" was the 'Life's a Beach' cut, but I totally missed the frames! Love the project and so appreciate your sharing your 'find' with us. Christine

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  30. Love your photo frame! Gonna have to go back and look at that cart again, totally missed the frame!

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  31. Love your photo frame! TFS

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  32. Great project Renee! I totally missed the frame too. That's why this blog is so great! You DT gals find all the stuff we mere mortals miss! TFS!

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  33. Awesome frame! I love the weathered look of your project!

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  34. Love the frame!! It will look great with a s summer picture from the beach in it.

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  35. I love that tropical look. Just perfect for summer.

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  36. What a great frame -- love your project!!

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