Monday, January 28, 2013

Twisted Easel Card, If Friends Were Flowers - Using Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #47 Buttons.
 
Hello to all my crafting buddies and followers!  It rained for a few days here in Southern CA and now it is sunny again.  My mom and I went out Thursday for a few hours to the craft stores to see if they had anything new or exciting; but no such luck.  LOL.  We had lunch out and then came home to watch a movie.  Saturday, we took my mom to China Town and Little Tokyo; then ate dinner in Monterey Park.  It was a fun day. 

I am so excited to share with you my card for Challenge #47-"Buttons" at Tammy's Scrapin CornerOur sponsors this week are Bugaboo Stamps and Sk Digi's.  They both have some awesome digi stamps which I am sure you will love.  Digi images add something to a card.  You can still use your stamps and create so much more when you combine them. 
 
I chose a Bugaboo Digi - "Friends Were Flowers" which comes with the cute sentiment seen on the front of my card.  I created my first twisted easel card; which was so much fun.  I love making this type of card.  The card is easy to make and so cute.  I also used another new paper packet that comes out February 1st with Close To My Heart.  It is called "Chantilly" and has some gorgeous colors in it.  You can find the tutorial for the Twisted Easel Card here at Card Making Magic.  I don't know where the quote came from for the lower half of the card.  I searched on the Internet and it came up as Unknown.  If anyone knows where it came from; please let me know. 
 
 


Front Part of Easel Card



Bottom half of easel card
 
 
 




 Supplies used for this card are:

Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Paper Packet - CTMH Chantilly (available Feb. 1st from new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book)
Card Stock - CTMH Cotton Candy, CTMH Ruby and CTMH White Daisy for image/sentiments
Cardstock for flowers and leaves - CTMH Cotton Candy, CTMH Ruby and CTMH Sweet Leaf
Image - Bugaboo Digi "Friends Were Flowers"
Buttons - CTMH Pink Assortment
Bling - TPC Studio Pink Jewels

Sentiment Inside - Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Mini Set - Roses

 
CTMH Markers
Dress, Shoes and Bonnet - Cotton Candy, Ruby (heart)
Flower - Cotton Candy, Ruby and Sweet Leaf
Hair - Creme Brulee

Copics
Wings - E0000
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair accent - E11


I am entering this card in the following challenges:



Last Chance to order from our current Idea Book.
All product sales for this Idea Book end Jan. 31st except the stamp sets.  You can order them for 6 more months.
  

Ends January 31, 2013 - Get yours now!!

Check out the specials for the new year!! CTMH has a new stamp of the month. The special Whooo's Your Valentine continues through the month of January. See "Specials" at the tabs above.

Purchase $35 on my Close To My Heart Website from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book and receive this fabulous kit for only $10. (Retail value $40)



 
Kit includes:

*12 - Die Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
*3 - 12' x 12' Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
*1 - Sheet Silver Glitter Paper - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
*12 - Treat Tubes with Lids - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
*1 - My Acrylix Whooo's Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

Isn't this stamp set adorable??


What a great idea for creating gifts for family, grandkids, friends, your kids teacher and their friends. This adorable stamp set can be used for cards and scrapbooking as well as Valentine's Day. Order yours today.
 

With a $50 order; you qualify for SOTM for only $5. (Retail $17.95) A $50 order will qualify you for both the Valentine Kit for $10 and the SOTM for $5.
 

SOTM only $5 with a purchase of $50 or you can purchase for $17.95 with no other purchase required.




Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate all your wonderful compliments. I hope you will try creating this card if you haven't ever done it.  It is a lot of fun!  Please email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a fabulous week.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sympathy Card Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Guest DT for Twisted Tuesdays Blogspot.
 
Hi to all my fellow friends, bloggers and followers. It was very cold in Southern CA; breaking all the records.  We had a freeze warning several nights in a row.  The last few days have been in the upper 70's.  Can you believe that?  My mother flew in from MO and said it was colder here than when she left home.  It changed there quite rapidly and last I heard was only 17 degrees.  
  
I am honored to have been selected to be a Guest DT with Twisted Tueday's Challenges.  They have such wonderful challenges.  Be sure to check them out.  I was supposed to be a GDT in November; but my father in law passed away; so I had to change the date.  Check out all the wonderful creations by the DT.  

This week is Bingo.  I have used Color Blue, Sympathy and Twine.  You may choose any three down, across or diagonal.

I can't get the chart to work for the bingo correctly so I will try it another way.

Twine ---------------Thank You-----------------------Tearing

Sympathy ---------- Sparkle --------------------------Special Fold

Color Blue----------Brad------------------------------Congratulations
 
Twist - Let a machine help you with your creation this week.  Like a Cricut, Cuttlebug, Big Shot, etc.  If no machine; you can use a punch.

 

Inside Card


Supplies used to create this card:
Die Cuts - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Card base - 5 1/2 x 6
Paper - CTMH Clementine Paper Pack
Cardstock - CTMH Twilight
Ink - CTMH Twilight (outside)
Ink inside - CTMH Twilight and CTMH Sorbet
Bling - Want2scrap.com
Baker's Twine - CTMH Paradise Assortment
Stamp Set - CTMH Pirouette Flair - B1409 (outside)
Stamp Set - CTMH Card Chatter - Sympathy (inside) 
Butterfly inside - CTMH Sweet Moments - C1467
Pearls - Want2scrap.com
 I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Be sure to check out this month's specials.  Ending January 31, 2013 - CTMH Whooo's Your Valentine Kit is only $10 (Retail $40) with a $35 purchase.  We also have a beautiful January Stamp Of The Month; which is lovely roses and other things.  Click here to see the specials this month. 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.  I hope you enjoyed my creation today.  Take time to stop and smell the roses, compliment others, leave a loving comment for other bloggers and enjoy the people around you.  Life is short; so enjoy every minute of it.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Valentine Card Using Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridges

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #46 Red And/Or Hearts.

Hi to everyone.  It has started feeling like spring here now with temperatures in the 70's.  I hope everyone is keeping warm and finding time to craft.  It has been a busy week taking mom to her Dr. appts and the dentist.  We stay busy when she comes to visit.  I think we need more down time.
  
It's time for a wonderful new challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge #46 - Red and/or Hearts. Our sponsors this week are Eureka Stamps and Kenny K downloads. If you want to be a guest designer; please add GDT behind your name when you post your card. 

We are thrilled to have two Guest Designers this week. Bunny Hoyle and Valerie (Valou). Click on their names to see all their beautiful creations on their blogs.  Be sure to check out the other members of DT as they have created some fabulous cards for you this week.

I have chosen a Digi stamp from Eureka Stamps - "Large Heart Puppy".  Isn't he adorable?  I loved this Digi the first time I saw it. 
 
The black and white damask paper is from our new CTMH Idea book called "For Always".  CTMH "For Always" paper pack includes several different patterns of paper and there are several accessories to match including our wonderful new material.  These and many other new paper packets and material will be available February 1st, 2013.  I can't wait for you to see what we have new in our Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book. 
 
I used the darling stamp set from CTMH "Whooo's Your Valentine" kit; which is only $10 with a $35 purchase through the end of January.  Retail is $40.  It contains supplies to make 12 boxes with treat tubes and a Valentine Stamp set.
 
I used the Cricut Artiste Cartridge to cut out the sentiment "Be Mine" on the outside and "Happy Valentine's Day" on the inside.  The Artiste has several die cuts for the holidays.  It is a fabulous cartridge.  Check out the Cricut Artiste Collection here.

 


Inside Card




 Supplies used to create this card are:

Sentiments, circle and small heart Die cuts - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Big Hearts and square die cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Cardstock for base of card - CTMH Ruby 
Other cardstock - CTMH Black, White Daisy and Ruby
Paper packet - CTMH Forever Always (Has matching textile/material)
Stamp Set - CTMH "Whooo's Your Valentine" from kit - D1548 (ends Jan. 31st)
Image - Eureka Stamps - "Large Heart Puppy"
CTMH Marker - Ruby for dog's tongue
Copics for dog - C1, C2
Bling - want2scrap.com
 
 
  I am entering this card in the following challenges: 
 
 

Ends January 31, 2013 - Get yours now!!

Check out the specials for the new year!! CTMH has a new stamp of the month. The special Whooo's Your Valentine continues through the month of January. See "Specials" at the tabs above.

Purchase $35 on my Close To My Heart Website from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book and receive this fabulous kit for only $10. (Retail value $40)


 
Kit includes:

*12 - Die Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)

*3 - 12' x 12' Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)

*1 - Sheet Silver Glitter Paper - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!

*12 - Treat Tubes with Lids - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!

*1 - My Acrylix Whooo's Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

Isn't this stamp set adorable??


What a great idea for creating gifts for family, grandkids, friends, your kids teacher and their friends. This adorable stamp set can be used for cards and scrapbooking as well as Valentine's Day. Order yours today.

 


With a $50 order; you qualify for SOTM for only $5. (Retail $17.95) A $50 order will qualify you for both the Valentine Kit for $10 and the SOTM for $5.
 


SOTM only $5 with a purchase of $50 or you can purchase for $17.95 with no other purchase required.
 

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate all your wonderful compliments. Please email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a fabulous week.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Magic Birthday Card Using Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy

Hi to all my wonderful followers, friends and fellow crafters.  It is starting out to be a fabulous New Year.  My husband and I took a mini vacation and went to Sacramento and Redding, CA to see all the gorgeous mountains and scenery.  We went to Mount Shasta and several other places.  It was great to see the snow; but I wouldn't want to live with all that ice again as I did in MO.  My husband did all the driving; so it was very relaxing for me.  It was nice to get away for a few days.
I made this card before our mini vacation for a dear friend of mine named Rose.  I thought it was very appropriate for her since it had roses on it.  Rose was like a second mother to me when I was a child.  Her daughter, Jakye and I were best friends in grade school/junior high and inseparable.  Jakye tracked me down after over 30 yrs of losing touch with each other.  It is so great to reconnect with my long time friend.  

I used a digi stamp from Paper Makeup Stamps called "Moody For Flowers".  I love their beautiful digi stamps and this one is one of my new favorites.  I used the tutorial found on Marianne Skjelstad's blog. I fell in love with this "Magic Card" as soon as I saw it. Check out the tutorial and try it out for yourself if you haven't already tried it. I think this is my new favorite card design.  It isn't that hard to make with the wonderful tutorial. 


Inside Card



Inside Top of Magic Card


Inside Bottom of Magic Card

 
 
 
Supplies used for this card are:
 
Die Cuts and flowers - Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy
Cardstock for card base, Doilies and sentiments - CTMH White Daisy
Paper - K & Company
Color Cardstock - DCWV (Textured)
Image - Paper Makeup Stamps - Moody For Flowers
 
CTMH Markers -
Flowers - Cotton Candy, Cotton Candy Light, Ruby,
Blouse - Juniper Light
Hair - Creme Brulee and Creme Brulee dark
 
Copics
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Flower package - RV00
Ink on flower edges - CTMH Ruby and CTMH Cotton Candy
Ink inside - CTMH Ruby
Inside Birthday sentiment - CTMH Birthday Script Stamp Set (B1208)
Relax sentiment - Unknown
Punch - Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch Around The Page
 
 
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
 
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope you have enjoyed this card.  I appreciate all of you and your wonderful compliments.  Please leave your blog address and I will do my best to visit when I can.  I love to see your creations as well.  They always give me so much inspiration. My mother is here for 2 months; so time is limited right now.  I do read all of your comments; but unfortunately I don't have time to answer them like I use to. 
 
Be sure to check out the specials for the month.  Whooo's Your Valentine ends January 31st.  The stamp set is so cute.  Click here to see this month's specials.
 
Click on club names to view my two clubs - Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club where you can earn free products.
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!! 
 

Monday, January 14, 2013

Friend Card Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #45 - Punch Card.
 
Hello to all my wonderful crafting buddies, friends and family.  I am too excited to concentrate because my mom is coming on Sunday and will be here for 2 months.  I know we will have a lot of fun.  I am just a little worried about trying to keep up with all my responsibilities and still have lots of time to spend with her doing fun things.  I didn't have my CTMH business when she was here the past few years.  I have gotten a lot busier in the past year.  We always run around a lot showing her the sites, eating out, etc.  She is 79 yrs old and I have to push her in a wheelchair when we go out and about.  I am just grateful she is still with us and that I am blessed with this time together each year.
 
It's time for another great week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge #45 - Punch Card.  We are pleased to announce our Guest Designer Dayana Marin who is joining us this week.  Click on her name to see all her wonderful creations.  If you would like to be a Guest Designer, please put GDT after your name when you enter.  Our sponsor is SK Digi's

I am using an SK Digi titled "Margarita"; which is the cute flower.  I love this image and had so much fun coloring this image and creating my card.  You can use this image for any occasion; so it was hard to pick just one.  



Inside Card - Green more the color above, lighter and less yellow.
 




Supplies used to create this card are:
Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Card Base - CTMH Sweet Leaf (It is a lighter more mellow green, top picture true color)
Paper - CTMH Lucy Paper Packet (Retired)
Frame and Butterfly - CTMH Cotton Candy Cardstock
Punch - Martha Stewart - "Eyelet Lace"
CTMH Markers - Cotton Candy, Cotton Candy Light and Sweet Leaf
Copic Markers - E0000, E000
Sentiments - Unknown.  I didn't document where I got them.  A friend gave me one of them.
Pearls - Recollections
Butterfly Bling - Want2scrap.com
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
 
 

Check out the specials for the new year!! CTMH has a new stamp of the month. The special Whooo's Your Valentine continues through the month of January. See "Specials" at the tabs above.
Purchase $35 on my Close To My Heart Website from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book and receive this fabulous kit for only $10. (Retail value $40)
 
Kit includes:
*12 - Die Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
*3 - 12' x 12' Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
*1 - Sheet Silver Glitter Paper - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
 
*12 - Treat Tubes with Lids - new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
*1 - My Acrylix Whooo's Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)
Isn't this stamp set adorable??
What a great idea for creating gifts for family, grandkids, friends, your kids teacher and their friends. This adorable stamp set can be used for cards and scrapbooking as well as Valentine's Day. Order yours today.
 
With a $50 order; you qualify for SOTM for only $5. (Retail $17.95) A $50 order will qualify you for both the Valentine Kit for $10 and the SOTM for $5.
 

SOTM only $5 with a purchase of $50 or you can purchase for $17.95 with no other purchase required.


Thank you for visiting my blog.  I appreciate all your wonderful compliments.  Please email or call me if you have any questions.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.  Have a fabulous week. 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!! 
It's Good For Your Health!