Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Would You Ever Guess Wednesday

Today is Wednesday at My Cricut Craft Room 
and you know what that means......


I am happy to present my first Design Team project for My Cricut Craft Room. A pendant using the "Stand and Salute" cartridge. Would you ever guess that? 

I took this opportunity to create it in honor of Autism Awareness Month and my beautiful son who is Autistic.

I cut the awareness ribbon frame on page 31 at 1 3/4" (real dial size) four times using cardboard from a Coke 20 pack carton then  inked the edges of each one a different color. Red, blue and yellow the colors in the Autism Awareness Ribbon.  I then inked the top layer with all three colors, blending them. Next I inserted his photo between 2 layers and finished it off with Glossy Accents on the top layer to give it some shine, attached a silver bail and chain. There you have it, a quick and easy pendant using your Cricut machine.





Here is another version that I made into a refrigerator magnet,
     it's cut at 3".



Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope I inspired you today! 

Don't forget to go to Ericas Craft Room to see projects from the other team members!

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23 comments:

  1. Glittered RosesApril 11, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Can you say GENIUS? This is a perfect way to represent a cause that is near and dear to one's heart...your Son is a handsome young man, I would be happy to wear this around my neck to show my support...Wonderful Job my Friend.....Deirdre♥

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  2. Josie0602April 11, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Wonderful creations and so unique!! I actually thought you cut this from shrink plastic! It looks great with the Glossy Accents!

    Tracy

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  3. angel4everApril 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What a wonderful idea to create pendants and fridge magnets! I have never thought to create any of those! How beautiful and creative! ♥

    DT sis ~ Tiffany

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  4. Claire SpielmanApril 11, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    AWESOME...you used recycled Coke cardboard...how clever! Your son is very handsome! Now following.
    Creative Wishes,
    Claire S.
    DT MCCR
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  5. jordanbev5@yahoo.comApril 11, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    What a great idea!! Love the image you choose to use as the pendant and how gorgeous it turned out with all the colors added! Great job!

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  6. azivyApril 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    What a great project may have to try sometime.
    TFS
    Amy

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  7. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Very Nice, great idea. I will have to try this one. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    This is awesome Rocky! You make beautiful things w meaning, I love that! Keep up this great art w soul! Love you! :) Linda PV

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  9. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I've told you many times how amazing and creative I think you are! These are gorgeous!! What an awesome idea and great way to show autism awareness.

    Maria~

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  10. Kathy SalidoApril 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Raquel,
    What an awesome project!!! I can see why Erica chose you for the team. So creative.
    Kathy
    My Cricut Craft Room Design Team
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  11. LaurieApril 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Love Love Love your projects, what a great idea!

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  12. DebeeApril 11, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Congrats on the DT position! Your first DT project is AWESOME -- but then most of your projects are, Raquel.

    Love what you made and no one could ever guess it is from a Coke box!

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  13. Desi Lee Designing DivasApril 11, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I really love your projects. Very cute

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  14. VickyApril 11, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    great project and simple to do, plus it re-uses something you would normally toss. thanks for the inspiration and congrats on the DT! your blog looks great =]

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  15. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    This is wonderful... I have lots of the stuff to make pendants I just haven't been brave enought to start....you inspired me!

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  16. Formerly known as: Queen of BlingApril 11, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    How wonderful! I make Autism jewelry too, in memory of my cousin who suddenly past. She was a Special education teacher, majoring in autistic children. You did a wonderful job!

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  17. LizApril 11, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    fantastic pendant, love how you did each layer in a different color so the outside looks like a rainbow and the glossy accents finishes it off, perfect!

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  18. TeresaKApril 11, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    That is so neat! I love it! What an amazing 1st design team post!

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  19. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I love it. I have a nephew with Autism. This is a great project.

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  20. UnknownApril 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Raquel this is awesome. I love the whole project. The glossy accents really bring this out. Welcome to the DT. You did fabulous!!! Hugs~ Mary M

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  21. LindaApril 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Nice use of many differnt craft materials, this is very cute. Linda

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  22. WandyApril 18, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Just an awesome project! I also have 2 lil cousins and my bff's son have Autism. I proudly support Austism Speaks! Your son is cutie patutie! I might to ask you for some to wear for the walk this year! TFS!!!
    Hugs, Wandy

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  23. Jessica Kephart | A Homespun AffairApril 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Super Cute Raquel!!! ;) I miss making fridge magnets! :( LOL Your Son is a VERY handsome little bugger!!

    xoxoxox

    Jessica

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