CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Blog Challenge

I decided to take part in this challenge with a fun and talented group of Close To My Heart consultants. Since I’m a ways down on this hop, you know the drill, use the CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge in an unexpected way, incorporating the stamps and Chipboard die cuts that come with it.

For this challenge I used some 3-d elements, some chipboard, and did something very different for me. Enjoy.

Art Philosophy Birthday Card with matching Matchbox Bouquet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the Cricut cuts in this project come from the CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge, most of the papers used are from the CTMH Dotty For You Collection available only this month, and it’s just $5.00.

Matchbox Bouquet with Art Philosophy box and 3-D flowers.

 

These flowers were cut in 2 different sizes and take advantage of both sides of 2 of the CTMH Dotty For You papers. They were easy to put together, once I got onto it. I used CTMH liquid glass to finish up the flowers and floral wire for the stems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card simply reads “Celebrate” inside. From the Celebrations stamp set included in the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

 

 

 

Here, again I took advantage of both sides of the Dotty paper to add perfectly coordinated elements inside the card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a fun challenge and stretched my creativity. I truly enjoyed it. I can’t wait for the next one.

Speaking of the next one, head on over and see Haley Dyer at The Inky Scrapper and find out what fabulousness she has come up with for this challenge. I know it’s going to be great.

Materials List:

Art Philosophy Cricut Collection z1686

Dotty For You Paper Collection cc1017

 Kraft Cardstock z1375

Liquid Glass z619

CTMH Mini-Medley in Sunset z1338

CTMH Bitty Opaques pearl z1707

CTMH Exclusive Ink Grey Wool Stamp Pad  z2125

Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad Sunset z2191

Opaques Pearl z133

 

So head on over and see Haley Dyer at The Inky Scrapper and find out what fabulousness she has come up with for this challenge. I know she came up with something really cool.

 

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Fun Blog Hop Tomorrow

Don’t forget me and some other fabulous Close To My Heart Consultants will be doing an Art Philosophy blog hop tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what they come up with and share what I made.

Tune in tomorrow.

Meanwhile here’s a picture of a cat…..

It’s Too Darn Hot, Already.

Temperatures are supposed to reach into the 90s here in the wilds of Missouri today. It’s a bit too early for temps like that here. Sounds like a good time to hole up in the air conditioning and work through my stash. I always come up with something interesting when I do.

Just in case your stash is a bit thin right now, I’m offering some great specials on my website that will get your creative thing on.

 

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My Creations™ Board Book

Perfect for creating a child’s activity book or their own personal scrapbook. Sturdy material holds up through many uses. (10 pages plus covers of white chipboard, pre-bound, 6″ x 6″)

$6.95 $4.00

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Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White

Accents add that finishing touch to any project, and Colonial White goes with so many color schemes. This collection includes ribbon, too!

Collection Contents:
1 yd. 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon
8 Buttons (2 sizes)
15 Brads
20 Bitty Brads
4 Metal Tags 

$4.95 $1.00

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Mini-Medley Accents Autumn Garden Collection

Accents are us! Always have a variety of cute embellishments on hand to make your projects truly unique. (Hollyhock, Goldrush, Olive)

Collection Contents:
30 - Brads (10 per color)
6 - Corduroy Brads (2 per color)
15 - Safety Pins (5 per color)
9 - Arrow Photo Clips (3 per color)

$7.95 $2.00

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Just click, save, and create.

Remember, I’m working on a project for a Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Blog Hop on the 26th with some gals from Close To My Heart. It’s been fun and challenging. I can’t wait to see what everybody comes up with. Stay tuned.

I Took Some Really Bad Photos Yesterday, But I Have an Excuse

My string of bad photographs continues, but I have an excuse, my camera broke and I ended up using my Sony Handycam. I’m not sure what happened with the Nikon, but I’m hoping I remembered to fill out the warranty card. Anyway, let’s get to it…

For an Ebay listing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Esty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So we’ll see what happens when I get the Nikon figured out.

In other news, I’m working on a project for a Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Blog Hop on the 26th with some gals from Close To My Heart. It’s been fun and challenging. I can’t wait to see what everybody comes up with. Stay tuned.

Photographing Cards and Stuff

I’m making an effort to photograph everything I’m making, well. It’s a lot of work and a lot of trail and error, but I made a commitment to do it.  I have a lot of work to do today.

I know just enough about photography to be a danger to myself and others. A few college classes and workshops have taught me enough to recognize good photography when I see it, and know that I inflict a lot of lousy pictures on you, my readers. For this, I’m sorry, and I promise to make an effort to do better.

I come from the dark ages, before digital photography. Some of you surely remember dark rooms, I loved them. There was something so mad scientisty magical about the chemicals and red light, seeing the images appear in the tray. I miss that. Even with all the tricks digital provides, much more economically, and simply, it will never satisfy me like working with film. I know I have more control, more options, and it’s a heck of a lot easier to start over, but I just don’t feel like I made anything.

I’m trying to embrace digital, bear with me. I’m heading down to take some pictures right now.

When Things Just Won’t Cut Right-Accurate Cutting for Your Card and Scrapbook Layouts

I love my paper trimmer, I really do. It can’t be beat for trimming photos and cutting down large pieces of paper and cardstock, but it does tend to frustrate me when I’m cutting for a layout. I work from rough sketches and tend to work out my measurements as I go. Traditional paper cutting just doesn’t work for me.

I wasn’t crazy about Cricut Craft Room or Studio J when I first encountered them, but I find them very useful for doing test layouts and getting measurements down. Honestly I’ve cut 100% of my cardstock backgrounds using my Cricut since I figured out how to use the layering option. The little bit of waste is more than made up for in saved cardstock by getting things right where I want them in the first place.

For those that don’t cut by machine Studio J works very well to get accurate measurements that can be noted and used with your paper cutter.

Mom Card for an Amazing Lady

OK, OK, it’s a Mother’s Day card, but it’s not holiday specific. It would make a wonderful birthday card, or just an I Love You card.

I made this card for my Love’s (I refuse to call him my boyfriend) mother. She’s very much a child of the sixties and I wanted something with a peace sign on it. I ran across this fabulous photo, it was perfect.

The background images came from CTMH Adore and You Are stamp sets and the wording from Urban Alphabet and Vintage Type. I used inks in black and browns to finish my edges.

I love it when my cards say what I want to say.

Amazing Mom Card

Happy Birthday Dad!

Birthday card for dad made from the CTMH Cruisin’ Workshop on the Go kit with a little help from the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

 

Close To My Heart Collage Cubes St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway

   My cat, Coco, found this set of CTMH Collage Cubes and is willing to part with them, for a price.  As you know, cats care nothing about money, all their needs are met but their minions er, loving human companions, but they do like to be entertained. Coco is going to pick the winner.

Cats do have an excellent understanding of economics, if not monetary policy, and Coco knows that these things are as scarce as a virgin at a Shriner’s convention, so he wants to know why you want them. He wants you to leave a comment detailing why you desire 9 boxes in another box, because he doesn’t get it at all. Keep in mind cats can be a bit hard hearted, Coco doesn’t care about your grand children, a desire to share your memories with those you love, or really anything but kibble and napping, so feel free to let your greed and want, and envy show. Cats get that.

On Monday, Coco will pick the winner by randomly walking over a print out of my contents section, the first comment he puts his paw on gets the Collage Cubes. There will be pictures.

So, tell Coco why you want the CTMH Collage Cubes, and good luck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your feline overlord awaits………

Free Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Yep a Free Cricut Cartridge

Now is a great time to join Close To My Heart because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you’ll receive a FREE Cricut^® Art Philosophy collection! The collection’s retail price of $99 adds incredible value to your New Consultant Kit and will give you hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut^® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix^® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes. Already own the collection? You can always give your free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Contact me about how to embrace the philosophy of fun OR get started right away and enroll now!