Cricuting School Projects

I love how easy it is to create super school projects using my Expression 2.  DD2 stated she needs a box diorama for steamboats, or is a steam engine.....  I knew I could do both. 

Carts used:
My World -- steamboat and steamboat shadow @ 10 inches
My World -- steam engine and steam engine shadow @ 10 inches
Everyday Paper Dolls -- waves @ 3 inches (real dial)
Blackletter -- S and P 2.75 inches e, a, m, o, w, e, r @ 2.5 inches

Paper:
White, blue and black are Provo craft 12" x 24"
Patterned paper is from my stash

I used the cricut markers to draw the steamboat and engine then used the shadow feature to make the actual cuts.  I used pieces from the box flaps to create bracing so the pieces will stand.  I used a pieces of the box to make the bridge for the steam engine.  We printed facts about steam engines and steamboats then attached them to box sides.

Needless to say the teacher was impressed!

First Cricut Craft Room Project

I created this quick double page spread as part of an album I am making for dd1's choir adventures.  This is an 8 1/2 by 11 horizontal album.  I made this project for the "Year in Review" January Cricut Circle contest. The letters are from my stash, the paper is card stock from Walmart and JoAnn's.  I cut the GP at 2" and the rest of the letters at 1 1/2".  I used Cricut Craft Room Basic, Varsity Letter and Cricut Alphabet.  I had some trouble getting the file to cut properly.  I think I need to update my E2.  I have another CCR project to so I will it again after I update my machine.  I wanted to create some movement with the letters to give the page a fun teen look.