Wednesday, April 27, 2011

BEST OF 2006: "Be Happy" Gift Bag

Hello Everyone!!

I will be featuring the 'BEST OF' cartridges that were released last week on Hello Thursday!  It's not often that we can actually give away the new cartridges the same week that we preview them... but I actually have TWO of them to giveaway this week!!  Yep!  i'm giving away the...

 BEST OF 2008 Cricut Cartridge

BEST OF 2006 Cricut Cartridge

Winners will be announced at midnight on Sunday night!  No hoops to jump through in order to win... it's simple... just be a follower or subscriber of my blog and leave a comment on any or all posts between now and Sunday night!!  Easy peasy!

How about a cute little project from the BEST OF 2006 cartridge?  There was a great little gift bag that came out on the TAGS, BAGS, BOXES & MORE back in 2006 and is one of the best images of that year.


I cut a yellow flower at 4" for behind my rosette and a yellow scalloped circle at 3.5" for the front of my rosette.  My rosette was made with two 12"x1.25" strips of black cardstock.  Yes, I am a little rosette crazy right now, so you will probably see a bunch of them from me in the next couple of weeks!  LOL!  I topped it off with the cute 'be happy' that was also cut from this cartridge at 1".


My cute little bee makes the fifth image from BEST OF 2006 that I used to make this project.  He was cut at 2.5" and was attached to a curly pipe cleaner so he can fly above the gift bag.


We are getting bombarded by spring storms here in Texas... 8 tornadoes in the Dallas area yesterday alone!  But thankfully it looks like we have a reprieve until Saturday.  Hope all is well in your part of the world!

Creatively yours,

Tammy

173 comments:

Alma said...

I love TBBM! Great bag!

Almabrooks86@yahoo.com

CRAZY4CHRIST said...

I subscribe to your blog!! what a great porject and giveaway!!!
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Short Scrapper said...

What a cute bag! You and Joy are 2 of my favs. Thanks for this opportunity!

shasta said...

Love the bee & how you attached it with a pipe cleaner!
Thanks for the chance to win :)

Carol

Short Scrapper said...

OOOPPPPSSS!!!! My bad - sorry Mel - didn't want to forget you!

blueskygirl said...

Love the bag. These carts are nice b.c there is such variety on them.

Styme123 said...

Love the Bee, I'm a follower! thanks for the chance to win.
Styme123@aol.com

Bonita said...

I'm a follower. Very cute project. Thanks for our inspiration.

Yvonne said...

These carts are great especially for somebody just starting out.

The be is super cute.

I'm a subscriber...once again thanks for a chance to win.

Debbie said...

Cute bag - certainly makes me happy!
Debe
debmevans@btinternet.com

jplatt said...

I love your project the bee is very cute indeed!
Janette P

Edna said...

So fun and very creative my friend, love the Bee and the pipe wire is a fabulous touch :)

Rachel said...

How cute and creative! You always seem to have such unique creations - thanks! :)

Cindy Vermeer said...
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Lara said...

I really appreciate all the time and effort you put in. Thanks for the chance to win! lclass003 at gmail dot com

Cindy Vermeer said...

I am a subscriber and am very excited about all of the best of . . . carts! I really like the bag and the bee is so cute, I am definitely going to try your idea with the pipe cleaner! Thanks for the chance to win!

Liz said...

The 'Best of' series has to be the "best" idea PC has had (who thought of this??) Employee of the year if you ask me - LOL

www.tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Connie said...

I was amazed by the "Best of" cartridges. Certainly on my wish list!! Winning one would be wonderful!! Thanks!

gshrader said...

Such a cute project!! This cartridge looks great. Would love to win!
Thanks for sharing
gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com

CARDS by SUSAN said...

CUTE, Tammy! The little town I grew up in in Kansas had a Yellowjacket as it's mascot, so Bumble Bees were always what we used. There are really not Yellowjacket items out there! So, I am partial to Bees!
Thansk for sharing
Susan

VeronicaA said...

Fabulous project. I am a subscriber as well as a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Veronica
vballen at comcast dot net

Brenda said...

This project is adorable. My college mascot is a hornet. Our colors are black and gold so I could really have fun with this cartridge.

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Jennifer H said...

Love this cartridge! Cute bag, I am so trying this today. TFS and the chance to win.

Crafting Katie said...

Adorable gift bag, Tammy! Wouldn't we have loved these "BEST OF"cartridges when we first got out Cricuts? Perfect for a new user! I hope your bad weather is over!

Pam (AKA CraftyK) said...

Love your project and all your great ideas!! Thank's for a chance to win!!

Kelly Rae said...

I love this project. Where did the bee originally come from? I would love to win this or the other cartridge. This is totally cute! Many thanks! Kelly

Miranda said...

Love your project! Thanks for a chance to win!

mlenclade at gmail dot com

JenBenLola said...

Love the bumble bee. Too cute. TFS. JenBrierley2 at gmail dot com

Tami B. said...

The "Best Of" carts were my favorites of the release.

Pamela said...

Cute bag! Bees are a cute design element and I love rosettes too!

Cricut Design Chicks SWARM said...

prayers for safety for you and family.
I love how the bee hovers over...

oohhh. I am happy to say have been a follower for a long time now.. LOVE your blog! TFS your time, card and the awesome give-a-away's!!
parkernana5@cox.net

DonnaGravel said...

I have been a follower forever because i love all your creations. Attaching the bee with a pipe cleaner is such a cute idea!!
Donna

TenSGal said...

I've been a follower for quite some time, too...love your ideas and your blog!
What a cute and bee-yootiful box!

Krissytrebony@hotmail.com said...

LOVE the bee! Why are bees just so darn cute?!! Now I have to make one! Thanks!

Lana said...

OMG! This is too cute! I am a follower. I love all the creative inspiration, I get from you! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Hi! I just started following your blog. I am fairly new at this blog thing and loving it. I cant wait to try and make a rosette today. Hope I do it right. Lol! The bag is adorable.
Rhina
wrhina@hotmail.com

AShu93 said...

That bee has always been one of my favorites. He looks great flying out of that box.

Adele said...

How cute is that bee :)
Thanks for sharing Tammy
Hugs
Adele

Nana's Paper Things said...

Such a cute bag, I love that cart! I also like the little bee! Thanks for the contest!
LizW in TX
awest424 at att dot net

Ana said...

Very cute bag! Stay safe.

CathyinMN said...

Such a cute bag! I love how you have the bee flying out of it.
tcsobotka at charter dot net

RAP said...

Great project. I'm off to take another look at the 2008 cartridge. I see some stuff there I want to look at more. BTW I don't know if anyone else is having problems but I can't get your new blog to work in Google reader even though I'm following it. And it takes a long time to load on my older computer if I go directly to tammyskinner.com I think it is all the stuff in the sidebars.

KTbirdiegirl said...

Such a cute treat bag! I love the bee from WIMG and have used it on several projects. So sorry about the storms in your area. We're neighbors (Oklahoma) and we're being bombarded, too. "Bee" safe!
Kathryn

Laurie said...

Cute! I just used that bag to make little easter baskets for place settings!

Nicole said...

I am a brand new follower. Both cartridges look like they would be great! Such great ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.
nicole28638@gmail.com

Sage said...

I've love that bee, it's from Walk In My Garden, one of my all time favorite cartridges!! I would love to win a Best Of cartridge for all the shapes I've missed through the years, thanks for the chance. a subscriber and follower

sagemo at aol dot com or
taberster at gmail dot com

Ami said...

I love the bag. So cute! :)

Valerie said...

I am so excited with this months release and esp. with the E2. I was able to order mine right before midnight...I love the idea of the "best of's" Thanks for the chance to win these awesome new cart.
Blessings,
Valerie

Rhonda V. said...

I am loving these "Best of" carts!!! Especially since I didn't get into scrapping since 2010, a lot of those are all new to me!

puffinliz said...

PC's best of carts will be very popular I am sure! That B is too too cute.

Donna said...

Adorable, TFS. These new best of carts are great.

Donna C.
goCricutgo

Lau said...

Hi Tammy!!
BEE-utiful bag!! (sorry!LOL) "Best of..." really ARE the best! Would LOVE to win one! Thanks for the chance & for ALL you do for us!
God Bless & Hugs from R.I.,
Laura
http://bunniescraps.blogspot.com/

Suz said...

Oh so cute project, Love that bee. Thanks for the chance to win. I have been a follower of yours for some time now. Thanks~Suz

PinkaDottie Sue said...

Fun bee bag! These are great carts.

Sue

lavenderangel@centurytel.net

Joan said...

Thanks for a chance to win. I am a relatively new subscriber, but a faithful reader--enjoy the postings and ideas so much.

Pamela A. said...

Your bee bag is adorable. I have not really made bags before. I am getting more inspired to do that! They do make a gift so much more special...TFS...God bless, Smoochie

IMAPHI said...

Adorable as always Tammy! I would love one of the new Best of Carts!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win. Very cute bag.

Anne

aelem @ aol dot com

Christy R said...

How could you not be happy if someone gave you this bag! I love it. Thanks for the chance to win

Carolyn said...

Tammy, I just love your creative mind. I know those cartridges would help me create them too. Thanks for your bogs and ideas.

Donna K U said...

The bee in flight - how fun is that? The "Best of" is a great idea, sure would like to win one.

Anonymous said...

My bee-keeping friends will love this bag!

canana3

Peggy in Portland said...

How does PC do it?!? These wouls be amazing to have. All things crossed......
Peggy in Portland

SherriC. said...

this is sooo cute, thank you so much for the chance to win, I am a follower and subscriber....I love your work Tammy, you Rock!!!!

Angela said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your creativity with us! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

coolnana72 said...

Cute, cute bag--Boy, I sure don't miss the Spring and Summer storms in Texas--I lived in Austin for 5 years and never got used to them--Have lived in Montana,now, for over 30 years so don't have the tornados,, just severe winter conditions--don't know if that is a tradeoff or not :)
Thanks so much for the giveaway

Kathleen said...

Oh so cute Love the bee!

Steve and Sarah Schmidt said...

Very cute goodie bag!!

Sarah
farmboy at bevcomm dot net

debbie susee said...

Cute bumble bee!

kathy said...

Love the new carts it saves some extra oldies carts that we feel we must have! kathy b.

jordanbev5 said...

God bless you with the storms!!! Hope you stay safe! LOVE these new carts!! The Best of a whole year is an awesome idea!! Love that! Would love to win!!
jordanbev5@yahoo.com

Donna said...

What an adorable little gift bag. Thanks for sharing, and be safe!

Blessings, Donna
grandma4five

Simmons Family said...

I love that you wrote Easy peasy! The little bee bag is so adorable. Love the paper you chose for the bee - he's super cute :)

motherloves3 said...

Very cute bag. The Best of Carts are a great idea if you don't have many carts.
motherloves3 at hotmail dot com

4kids4 said...

I'd certainly 'bee happy' if I was given this cute lil' bag! TFS!

~Sharon C.

MizMaryAnn said...

That is such a cute bag. I'm into rosette also. So easy and so pretty. Thank you for the great giveaway. I've been a subscriber since you started this blog.
mizmaryann at wavecable dot com

JustJules said...

How fun!! Love the little bee!

Julie
julieschoonoverwfgatyahoodotcom

Scrapper69 said...

This is just sooo CUTE Tammy! I'm also a little rosette crazy! Bought the Tim Holtz ones to try out... LOVE Them! :O) And LOVE this cute bag with a bee on it... just adorable! :o)
Theresa

Miss Dhilly said...

I love the idea of the "best of" cartridges for many of us that don't have all of the original cartridges and didn't begin scrapbooking until recently! Your bag is so cute and I love the rosette!

thedhillonz@hotmail.com

Wendy said...

I love following your blog, Tammy! You make the cutest things!

Wendy T.

Sandy's Simple Crafts said...

Very cute bag. Your projects are always so wonderful. I love these "Best of" cartridges.

Katherine said...

This bag is so cute. I think these best of carts are a great idea.

mema said...

Tammy,
This little bag is awesome!
Isn't it funny how we think we know a cartridge until, someone post a project they did..
It's like you get inspired all over again. WHOOO HOOO!!
mema

Silly Stamper said...

That be is darn cute!

lindagk23 said...

Beautiful bag! You always do the cutest projects! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Loving these new Best of carts too! So sorry to hear about all the storms but glad to hear you and your family are okay! My family back home all had a few scary days too!

Sherrie K. said...

What a cute gift bag! Thanks for sharing..I have been following you for sometime now, love all your ideas!
Sherrie

Stephanie said...

I love these best of's! My best of 2008 was having my last son! He is my sweet angel!
Stephanie.cox03@gmail. Com

Coelle said...

LOVE the Best of the Year cartridges ...thanks for the chance to win!!!

ScrappyMama said...

Cute project!!! I'm a follower of your blog & also just subscribed...Thanks!!!

Sandy C. said...

How cute!!! Love Love Love the little bee!!! You probably already posted the info on this, but how do you make your rosettes? Thanks. Sandy C. sczcecatyahoo.com

ScrapinFunatic said...

that is just too cute of a tote, Love the bee. thanks for sharing

Denise
mommiesmemorie@yahoo.com

bekah p said...

What a Bee-utiful project!

bekah dot posnansky at gmail dot com

IRW Dana said...

What a cute bag. Love the bee. Thanks for sharing the inspiration. papermemories4u @ yahoo .com

GabyCreates.com said...

Love it Tammy... and as I stated on FB, love how you attached the bee with the pipe cleaner..
So sorry about the Tornadoes!

Anonymous said...

Very cute project. Thanks for the giveaways.
Erin K.
ekell77 at hotmail dot com

Corrie M. said...

Cute bag . . .I'll have to look at my TAGS, BAGS cartridge for it! Thanks for the cute idea!! Stay safe =)

Anonymous said...

Very cute. So springy
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
follower

Nadia's World said...

This is sooo cute! Love the flying bee!

Glad you have a reprieve from the storms and that you all are safe. Unfortunately, they are expected to hit here in Atlanta tonight!

TFS!!

Nicole T.
niclax13@gmail.com

mary said...

We have had bad stormsa for 3 weekends in a row around the Charlotte, NC area. NC had 28 tornado touch downs and 24 killed. More storms forecasted for tonight. Nasty spring storms!!!!
I follow you and would love to win a cart.
sc gma

LisaAnn said...

Adorable! So happy you're staying safe in the storms. Thanks for the chance to win :)

Kris said...

Sounds like Alaska is the place to be since we have sunshine! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Cute bee bag! Thanks for sharing.

coupondenise at live dot com

Melissa said...

The bee is cute,love how he floats above the bag. Can't wait to see 2008.
I'm in Ky and so tired of rain and severe weather. Almost 2 weeks of this. So far about 11 in for April.
Whole midwest needs a break.

Cheryl said...

What a darling gift bag! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win one of these carts!
CherylsCrafty1Cards

judybob3 said...

Love the bee!!

Crhiga said...

Cute little bag, looks yummy!!!

Carol

Julie said...

Tammy - this is adorable! You are such an inspiration! I am a follower and read your blog every day - thanks so much for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Love the bag, it is so cute.
sekala45@roadrunner.com

Teresa said...

I made this bag at Easter with a bunny on it. Turned out cute!

cal8007 said...

Tammy, your little bag came out so cute!! Especially with the rosette. Looking forward to seeing more this week :)

TFS

Carmen L
cal8007 at aol dot com

snowbear said...

What an awesome opportunity... would love to win one of those best of....thank you for the opportunity!

lifetimegirlscout said...

I do subscribe to your blog and love the great ideas--I always the " BEST OF" THINGS THAT ARE introduced--and so I am realy excited cricut is now on the best of bandwagon. Love your project too--brought back memories of a similiar layout we always did with our daisy girl scouts.

Anne said...

What a cute bag, and love the bee flying out of it. I love TBBM. Thanks for the giveaway. Anne :)
http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.
com

Charlene said...

I subscribe to your blog.
Very cute gift bag. TFS!
SouthernMrs
at verizon
dot net

Debbie said...

This is adorable thanks
upnurse at aol dot com

Susan said...

Such a BEEutiful bag! I love that you used a pipecleaner to attach the Bee! Clever! I'm going to have to try a rosette. Thanks for all you share with us.
SusanJ in Atlanta

Diana said...

That is too cute. Thanks for sharing.

Aman said...

Great project! I love the rosettes you make!

amanbains1 at gmail dot com

Tamara said...

That's so awesome you are able to give away the new releases! I would love any of them! Thanks for the opportunity!
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com
sospoileditscute.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Adorable!
Michelle
millers at wildblue dot net

Stacie said...

Very cute! I'm excited there are cuts from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More on the "Best of" carts! These new carts seem great!

Vicki G. said...

Thanks for the chance Tammy I want that cartridge the most of the new ones. Hope!!!
gram gram 66 at g mail dot com

CA Scrapper said...

Such a cute bag Tammy! You are amazing. Stay safe in Texas and thanks for the chance to win.

Leslie

cascrapper at gmail dot com

Shelly's Space said...

Thanks so much for the chance, I enjoy your creations...

Rose said...

Cute bag! "Be Happy" reminds me of the song "Don't Worry Be Happy"!LOL...These Best Of Cartridges is like the Potpourri basket cartridge,a little bit of everything.We are get hit with heavy storm all day & now flood warning!Stay Safe TFS & a chance!!!

Michele said...

very exciting and fun for you too!

Michele in Il.

Anonymous said...

Cute project as always!

pawprintspetsits

Scrappin with the bug said...

So so cute. I love the bag. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I don't know if I'm missing it but can you do a demo on the rosettes?

Thanks for all you do.

jenscrapstoo said...

This is so cute, love the best of carts!! Cheers jendewar at optusnet.com.au

COScraps said...

Very cute! I think these carts are great!

LadybugCarrie said...

I am so excited about the 'Best Of' cartridges! :-) And I love your project - the bee is just too cute! :-)

Carrie K said...

That bee on the pipe cleaner is too stinkin' cute!!

kristyscraps said...

Yeah!! More fun gifts! As if your fabulous ideas aren't enough!! :)
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

Cassandra said...

This is sooo cute....love the little bee!

Hope you and your family stay safe with all the weather...thinking of you....

cassandracaubleatyahoodotcom

jamme said...

That little gift bag is so cute. I love how you have the bee flying above it. Great idea. I forget about pipe cleaners. I don't use this cartridge and I really should just play with it and some scrap paper. It's amazing all that is on a cart that is rarely used.

Judith G said...

I'm so excited about the Best Of carts. I am rather new to Cricut and do not have the older carts.

Amanda Rae said...

Stay safe with all that crazy weather...it is insanely dry and hot down here in South Texas, we need to find a happy medium. I love the bag and will use a similar idea for Teacher Appreciation Week next week. THanks for all the chances to win and ALL of the great ideas!

Amanda
amanda_rae_4@yahoo.com

Janeen said...

This bag is so cute! I love the rosette and the bee flying above the bag! Great project, as always, love your creations! I love the best of carts that came out, how fun to win one of these! Thanks Tammy!

lovelyinspiredcreations.blogspot.com
majelica@comcast.net

Carolyn said...

Hi Tammy! I think the new "best of" cartridges are such a great idea for those of us that don't have too many cartridges yet. Thanks for the ideas and giveaways!!!

Marilyn said...

Thank you, loved your design!

karen said...

Awwww - what a cute little bee! I love the rosette, too.

Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Karen

goofins said...

OMG! That is the cutest bag with the Bee!!
I am soo excited with al the BEST OF'S Carts, I want each and aevery one of them.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the first one in the set!!!!

Kari

JANLYNN said...

TGBB is one of my most favorite cartridges and I think it is great that Provo Craft has put out The Best Of cartridges. For those that have just jumped on the Cricut wagon and missed out on the retired cartridges these are great. Neat bag. So glad you missed the worst of the storms. We had had two stormy nights with tornado sirens and power outages here in West Tennessee , some damages mostly to trees and due to trees but few injuries at least.

Nancy said...

I would love to win one of these cartridges. Thanks for giving us the chance.

Melissa said...

Very nice job on your creation, thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

mzcherub2009 at att dot

Crafty Sue said...

Love this little goodie bag! These are so nice for neighbors, a thank you for someone who's done you a favor, or a pick-me-up for a job well done for a child! Need to get busy making some!

Mary said...

I love the goodie bag so cute!!!!
mary
mcdolese@aol.com

PinkDaisy/CricutLover75 said...

Super cute! Will have to try something like this bee project! :)

KaraJenna said...

I'm not usually motivated to leave comments - anywhere! But wanted to thank you for highlighting the new Collections carts. I managed to acquire my machine about 15 months ago, so the carts before that are a little unknown.

Donna said...

I would love to win. The bee is super cute. Stay safe, tornadoes are terrible.

Shar said...

That is to funny I just made a Black and yellow bee project!!
Really Cute and fun!! I love the Bee on the Pipe cleaner!!
Aloha!!
Shar

pj said...

I've only been a cricuteer for about a year so these best of cartridges for previous years are awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathybeegolf said...

Love this bag! I need all of the "Best Of" carts.

Nu2scrap said...

Tammy, What an adorable gift bag! Sorry to hear about your crazy weather there. Spring is always so unsettling until the warm weather is here for good (at least it's that way here in the northern part of the U.S.) Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize! I am a follower!
barbferris at rochester dot rr dot com

Lisa said...

Love that cartridge, what a cute project.

Tricia said...

What a beautiful cartridge! Love it!

surfnfroggie said...

Tammy what a cute little project! Thanks for sharing! Glad you were not harmed by the storms. Pray for all of us in Alabama, the storms were horrible and the aftermath is totally horrific!

surfnfroggie

Julie said...

What a cute project and just right as we are the Yellow Jackets in my town. Excellent for those sports banquets etc...that are coming up soon!

Amy said...

Cute bag! I love the little bee! It is so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sara Wise said...

SO CUTE!! Love the bee!!!!

Kimberli said...

What a neat gift bag, I love the bee flying above it!!

Ami said...

I just love the bag. Too adorable.

Scrappin Melissa said...

really cute bag!!
melissaseme at yahoo dot com

Tamara said...

Cute little gift bag! Love the flying bee!
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

jcinokc said...

Your bag is so adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.

jenlovcarr at aol dot com

Chris Wooten said...

very nice

Chris
ncwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

Heather said...

So cute! Love the bee!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

Emily said...

Bee-utiful project!!! How fun :)

Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

Jamie said...

I love things with bees! Really cute!

Jazmin said...

I really like this project!

Jazzy
MsPoet2Be@gmail.com
www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com

LadybugCarrie said...
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LindaP said...

so cute .. Love the bee dangling!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
LindaP

Tami B. said...

The Best Of carts were my favorites of the release. This little bag would make great party favors.