Monday, September 30, 2013

Birthday Card Using Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

Hi to all my fellow crafters/friends.  I have been on vacation; so haven't created anything for over 3 weeks and I feel lost right now trying to come up with something to share with you.  Tammy's Scrapin Corner has changed to teams now and my team creates a card every two weeks now instead of every week.  I think I require some sort of discipline to create weekly; but I am sure I will enjoy it once I get the swing of having a week to create anything I want.  I love using sketches; and I use to do a lot of them; so maybe I will start doing that again. 

I ended up posting two cards that I created before I left for vacation; so this post is going to be for Tammy's Scrapin Corner.  It is time for another fabulous week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner and I am sure you will love this weeks theme - Challenge #82 - Monochromatic.  I can't wait to see what you create with this one.  I had fun putting this one together.  Our Guest Designer today is Dewi.  Click her name to visit her blog and see more of her beautiful creations.  If you would like to be a Guest Designer; please add GDT behind your name when you enter. 

Our Sponsor this week is Bugaboo.  Drop by their website and find all sorts of fabulous digi stamps.  The ideas and stamps are endless and you will love all of them as I do.  I think I own 80% or more of their stamps.  LOL!!

I used the Bugaboo image "Live, Love, Laugh Flower Fairy"; which is normally black; but I made it lavender.  I decided to use all lavender and white for my creation; which is my favorite color - of course.  I got this new Die Cut from Joy Crafts called Butterfly Edge Die and had to use it right away.  I have tried to get it for a while and it was back ordered.  I love this die.  I love butterflies of any shape or color and I also love fairies.  I have had this image for a while. 



Inside card





 Supplies I used to create this card:

Teresa Collins EBosser Bundle - This is my first creation with this wonderful machine and it is fabulous.  It cut everything and embossed so perfectly.  Unbelievable!  Came from HSN.

Die Cuts Inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

Cardstock - CTMH Gypsy
Design Paper - Graphic 45 - Secret Garden
Image - Bugaboo Live, Laugh, Love Fairy Flowers
Frame die - Spellbinders Decorative Labels One
Butterfly Edge Die - Sweet Stamps Joy Crafts
Single Butterfly - Joy Crafts Vintage Flourishes
Embossing Folder - Teresa Collins flowers - came with EBosser package from HSN
Ribbon - Offray
Flowers - in my stash
Used CTMH Sanding kit to sand the flowers on the embossed purple page
Bling stripe - Recollections
Round single bling - Want2Scrap.com
Birthday Sentiment inside - CTMH D1497 Celebrations-Comes with Cricut Art Philosophy
Friend Sentiment inside - CTMH D1542 For A Friend
Ink inside - CTMH Gypsy


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Sister Card Act Challenge - Anything Goes
 Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Inklings and Yarns - Anything Goes
Everybody Art Challenge - Roses
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Dies and Punches (Flowers and Ribbon over 6 months)1 of 3
Party Time Tuesday's - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Use It Tuesday - Use Two Hoarded Items (Roses, Ribbon)
Crafters Café - Die Cuts and/or Punches
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Divas By Design - Monochrome
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Stampavie and More - Flowers
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Bingo (Sentiment, Bling, Flowers)
4 Krafty Girlz Challenges - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
A.R.T. Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - Monochrome
Creative Knockouts - Favorite Things (Cricut, CTMH Stamps, EBosser, Butterflies, Purples, Bling)
Cute Card Thursday - Pretty Ribbons
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
Happy Campers - Show Us Your Flowers
Seize The Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
Southern Girls - Monochrome
A Creative Romance - Fairytale or Winged Creatures (Both) (1 of 3)
Bloggers - Bling It On
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Flowers (Embossed flowers plus roses)
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Harvest (1 of 3)
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Happy Birthday
Creative Corner - The Great Outdoors (Butterflies, flowers, fairies)
Cut It Up - Going In Circles
Digi Haven - Use Two Colors (White and lavender/purple)
Jellypark Challenges - The Sentiment is the Key
Jo's Scrap Shack - Women's Friendship Day (See inside card)
Just Add Ink - Just Add Bows
Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenges - Flowers
QKR Stampede - Butterflies and Bows
Stampin For The Weekend - Fairies and Fantasy
Sweet Pea Stampers - Purple Power
Wags and Whiskers - Sparkle
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - Use Bows
Drunken Stampers - Die Cuts
Hiding In My Craft Room - Woman's Birthday (Look inside)
Sweet Stampin - Things With Wings (Butterflies and Fairies)





New CTMH Videos

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Artwork Using October SOTM 


  

October 15 - December 31, 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
First CTMH Holiday Gift Guide
Wait till you see what's inside! You are going to love everything! 
Order early - Many items are "While Supplies Last"
 
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Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos. 
Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create. 
Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49. 
Click here for September Stamp of the Month.
Click here for September Specials.
Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.
Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created.




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Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am celebrating all of my fabulous followers; which includes you.  Register today and please leave a comment to be eligible to win. I am grateful for each of you and love sharing our adventure on Blogland.  Please email me with any questions you might have.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon.
 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!  

Monday, September 23, 2013

Swing Cards Using Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy plus August Winner of FREE $25 of CTMH Products

Hi Fellow Crafters!  I was on vacation and have been having a challenge trying to get caught up.  I just finished unpacking last night.  LOL.  I suffer from jet lag and migraines from traveling with all the smells; so I haven't felt up to normal yet.  It usually takes me a few weeks to get back to normal.
 
I have a drawing each month for $25 FREE in CTMH products for everyone who orders $50 or more.  Congratulation to Mercedes H.  - the winner for my August drawing.  I don't always remember to post them here.  I have been notifying the winner.  I love giving free products to my loyal customers.   I am also having several drawings for my followers on my blog.  I am trying to reach 500 followers; so I have several free prizes to give away coming soon.  Please take time to link to the linky if you have a blog.  If you don't have a blog; just leave me a comment on the followers post by clicking here.  If you are already a follower; I appreciate you following my blog.  If not; I would love to have you as a follower.  Please leave me your link for your post as well; so I can follow you too.  I would love more "likes" on my Facebook page as well.
 
I have two clubs that you can join to also earn free CTMH products.  I would love for you to check them out.  Click the tabs at the top of the page for "Kit of the Month Club" and "Rewards Club". 
 
I created these cards before going on vacation and created a video on YouTube; so I wanted to share them here as well.  These cards are using the new "You Are My Happy" September National Stamping month trio stamps that you can pay only $10 for with any $50 purchase.  What a deal.  Retail value is $47.90.  See pictures below of all three stamps.  This special ends Sept. 30th; so don't wait; place your order today.  All the images and sentiments are from this set of trio stamps; except the outside sentiment for the first card and it is cut with Cricut Artbooking Cartridge, pg. 47.
 
These are both Swing cards; which you can create easily with the Cricut Artiste; page 52.  I love these cards and they work great with the double sided CTMH paper packets.  This first one is "For Always" paper pack; which I am so in love with this one.  I have bought several packs and use it for everything. 
 
Card 1 - CTMH For Always Paper Pack

Inside Card 1
Card 2 - CTMH Chantilly Paper Packet
 Card 2 - Inside View 1 partially open


Card 2 - Inside View 2 - Open


Supplies I used to create these two cards are:

Card 1 - Always and Forever Card

Card base - Swing Card - Cricut Artiste - pg. 52
Paper - CTMH For Always Paper Pack
Outside Sentiment - Cricut Artbooking - pg. 47
Border - Cricut Artbooking - pg. 81
Floral Die cuts inside - Cricut Art Philosophy - pg. 29; which coordinate with stamp sets.
Die Cuts for sentiments and corners - Cricut Art Philosophy - pg. 58
Bling Pearls - Reflections
Ink - CTMH ink

Card 2 -  Sunshine Uplifting Card

Card base - Swing Card - Cricut Artiste - pg. 52
Paper - CTMH Chantilly Paper Pack
Die cuts - Cricut Artiste - Pg. 35
Corner Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy - pg. 59
Bling - Ki 
Ink - CTMH Buttercup
I am entering these cards in the following challenges:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Sister Card Act Challenge - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Flourishes Timeless Tuesdays - Let It Shine
Just Inspirational Challenges - Die Cuts or Punches - (Corners and under sentiments) (1 of 3)
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - No Squares allowed (1 of 1)
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Dies and Punches (bling over 6 months)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Tip Top Tuesday - Shaped Cards (1 of 3)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Frame It (1 of 3)
Divas By Design - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Card With Multiple Folds
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
A Creative Romance - Dies or Punches (1 of 3)
Chocolate, Coffee and Card Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Delicious Doodles - Gems and Bling
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
Stampin With The Dragon - Weddings
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or Create Your Own Color Challenge
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes/Bright Colors
Amusing Challenges - Pearls or Gems
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Hobbycutz Challenge - Black and White and one other color (1 of 3)
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
 
 

New Videos from CTMH

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Project Inspirations - Mixed Papers
 
 
Visit CTMH YouTube Channel for more fabulous videos. 
 
 
September Special
3 "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a purchase of $50 or more.
Be sure to click the Join button when ordering on my CTMH website.  That is how I provide free club prizes and hostess rewards to my customers.
Click here for my detailed video sharing these 3 wonderful "D" Size stamp sets showing 4 cards I created with them.  Only $10 for all 3 stamp sets with each $50 purchase.  Wow!! What a fabulous deal!  Retail value - $47.90.  Watch this brief video to see these 3 stamp sets and some fun creations by CTMH.  Visit my You Tube Channel for additional videos.
 Picture of 3 - "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a $50 purchase.
Retail $47.90.







NEW CTMH Video - Stamp of the Month
United States requires a $50 purchase. 
Australia and New Zealand requires $75 purchase.




September SOTM 
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or you may purchase it for $17.95.  No other purchase required.


Artwork with September SOTM 

  

  

Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos. 

Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.  Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49. 
Click here for September Stamp of the Month.

Click here for September Specials.
Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.
 
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Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!  




Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Cricut Artbooking Videos and More From CTMH

Hi fellow crafters!  I just returned home from vacation; so it will take me a few days to get caught up with everything.  CTMH has created several videos for you to show you how to use the new Cricut Artbooking Cartridge that was released August 1st, 2013.  It is a wonderful and unique cartridge.  I will be posting their videos as they create them on my Video page.  Find the tab at the top of my blog.
 
Here is the one of the videos I found when I logged in today.  Enjoy.

Artbooking Made Easy - Getting Started With Cricut Artbooking

 
 
Artbooking Made Easy - Summer Mini Albums
 
 
 
Be sure to check out my Artbooking video series as well on My YouTube Channel.   I also have other videos you might enjoy. Be sure to check my video tab for other videos and the tutorials tab for tutorials I add as I find them on the Internet.
 
Here is another video created by CTMH for the new Cricut Artbooking video series.  I hope you like them.  You can also check out other videos on CTMH YouTube Channel.
 
Artbooking Made Easy - A+ School Layouts
 
 
Here is a video created by CTMH demonstrating all three of our Cricut collections.  Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artbooking.
 
Create With Cricut Collections
 
 
I hope you have enjoyed these short but informative videos.  I will share additional videos on my Video page of this blog as CTMH creates more of them plus I will create additional videos as I have time.
 
 
September Special
3 "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a purchase of $50 or more.
Be sure to click the Join button when ordering on my CTMH website.  That is how I provide free club prizes and hostess rewards to my customers.
 
Click here for my detailed video sharing these 3 wonderful "D" Size stamp sets showing 4 cards I created with them.  Only $10 for all 3 stamp sets with each $50 purchase.  Wow!! What a fabulous deal!  Retail value - $47.90.  Watch this brief video to see these 3 stamp sets and some fun creations by CTMH.  Visit my You Tube Channel for additional videos.
 
National Stamping Month - September 2013
 

 

 Picture of 3 - "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a $50 purchase.
Retail $47.90.
 
 
 
 
 

 
September SOTM 
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or you may purchase it for $17.95.  No other purchase required.
 
 
Artwork with September SOTM 
 
  
 
  
 
Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos. 
 
Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.  Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49. 
Click here for September Stamp of the Month.
 
Click here for September Specials.
 
Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.
 
Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created.
 
 
 
 
Click here to register for a chance to win FREE Candy.  
  
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am celebrating all of my fabulous followers; which includes you.  Register today and please leave a comment to be eligible to win. I am grateful for each of you and love sharing our adventure on Blogland.  Please email me with any questions you might have.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon.
 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!  
 
 

Monday, September 2, 2013

Friendship Card Using CTMH Huntington Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #78- End of Summer
 
Hello all you wonderful crafters!  It is another beautiful, hot and humid day in Southern CA.  LOL!!  It is rarely humid here; but has been for a couple days now.  I will be happy when the cooler weather arrives.  I love the summer with everything green and beautiful; but I can't get out and enjoy it when it is 90-100 degrees every day.  I hope some of you have cooler weather and can get outdoors for some fresh air.
 
We have divided into two teams and this is the first week for Team Tammy.  Next week will be Team Marc.   It is time for another fabulous challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #78- End of Summer.  This one should be a really easy one for all of you.  I was so happy to see so many fabulous entries into last weeks challenge and hope many of you will do it again this week!  We love to see your creations and give away fabulous prizes.  This week's sponsors are Delicious Doodles and QKR Stampede.  If you would like to win a spot as a Guest Designer; please add GDT behind your name when you enter the challenge.  You will have a lot of fun; so take a chance and go for it.
 
CTMH is celebrating National Stamping Month with a fabulous set of 3 - "D size" stamp sets for only $10 with every $50 purchased.  One page is sentiments, one page is images with some die cuts from Cricut Art Philosophy and one page of  the alphabet and numbers.  Retail value is $47.90.  You can't go wrong with this fabulous special. 
 
I have created a YouTube video demonstrating 4 different cards I created with this adorable stamp set.  Please check out my YouTube Channel for more videos I have created.
 
I chose a gorgeous frame from Delicious Doodles Pansy & Butterfly; which I absolutely love.   I used the new CTMH Huntington Paper Packet; which is so beautiful and full of fabulous colors for fall.  I love it!!  The sentiments inside and outside are from CTMH You Are My Happy - the September National Stamping Special as are the two birds and the heart images. 
 
 
 
Inside view
 
 
 
Inside top view
 
 
Inside bottom view
 
 
  
 
 Supplies used to create this card:
 
Card Base - CTMH Barn Red
Die Cuts - CTMH Art Philosophy
Paper - CTMH Huntington (X7174B)
Cardstock - CTMH Autumn Terracotta, CTMH Whisper and CTMH Champagne
Glitter Paper on Butterflies - CTMH Brown & Tan - (Z1830)
Image - Delicious Doodles Pansy & Butterfly
 
CTMH Markers
New England Ivy
Sorbet and Sorbet Light
Slate Light
Barn Red Light
 
Copic Markers
YR000, YR00, YR01, R12
 
 
Inks - CTMH Autumn Teracotta, Honey, Whisper 
Ribbon - American Crafter Premium
Bling - CTMH Opaque's (Mocha - Z1333)
Buttons - La Mode
Flax in buttons - CTMH Waxy Flax Bamboo - (2906)
 
 
 
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
 
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Sister Card Act Challenge - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Anything Goes Challenge - In The Garden, Add Some Butterflies (1 of 5)
Bearly Mine Challenges - Use a Digi/and or Digi Papers
Craft Room Challenge - Something New (New Digi, New Paper, New Stamp set)(1 of 3)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Make It Girly (1 of 3)
Creative Craft Challenges - Not A Square
Die Cuttin' Divas - Just Because
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
365 Cards - End of Summer
DigiStamps4Joy - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Fab n' Funky - You Can Stick It
Inklings and Yarns - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty - See list (Ribbon, buttons, pearls)
The Perfect Sentiment - Goodbye Summer, Hello School
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Whimsical Designs - Something Old, Something New (Old - cardstock, New digi stamp)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Squares
A.R.T. Card Challenge - Ribbons and Pearls
As You Like It - Favorite Shape (Side step card - lots of room for embellishments/love the look of it)
Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Things With Wings
Delightful Challenges - Make The Cut
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
Hanna And Friends - Bingo (Pearls, Ribbon and Glimmer)
Happy Campers - Use a Stamp
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Delicious Doodles - Anything With Flowers
Jellypark Challenges - Things That Fly
Left of Center Creative Challenges - LOC or Girly
Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes (include an image)
A Gem of A Challenge - Use Two Backing Papers
Allsorts - It's All About The Sentiment
Hiding In My Craft Room - Freestyle
My Sheri Crafts - Use Fall Colors
Our Creative Corner - Forgotten Things (Buttons, Bling/Pearls)
Pumpkin Spice - Anything Goes
Speedy Fox and Friends - Frame It
 
 
 
September Special
3 "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a purchase of $50 or more.
Be sure to click the Join button when ordering on my CTMH website.  That is how I provide free club prizes and hostess rewards to my customers.
 
Click here for my detailed video sharing these 3 wonderful "D" Size stamp sets showing 4 cards I created with them.  Only $10 for all 3 stamp sets with each $50 purchase.  Wow!! What a fabulous deal!  Retail value - $47.90.  Watch this brief video to see these 3 stamp sets and some fun creations by CTMH.  Visit my You Tube Channel for additional videos.
 
CTMH Brief Video
 
 

 Picture of 3 - "D" Size Stamp Sets - Only $10 with a $50 purchase.
Retail $47.90.
 
 
 
 
 
 
September SOTM 
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or you may purchase it for $17.95.  No other purchase required.
 
 
Artwork with September SOTM 
 
  
 
  
 
Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos. 
 
Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.  Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $49. 
Click here for September Stamp of the Month.
 
Click here for September Specials.
 
Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.
 
Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created.
 
 
 
 
 
Click here to register for a chance to win FREE Candy.  
  
Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog today. I am celebrating all of my fabulous followers; which includes you.  Register today and please leave a comment to be eligible to win. I am grateful for each of you and love sharing our adventure on Blogland.  Please email me with any questions you might have.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon.
 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!