SANTA BELT CARD

"Santa Belt"

This is card # 8  from my

 "2014 Christmas Card Series".

 You will be seeing many more here over the next month.

 Be sure stop back often to view them.

This card can be used as a gift card holder also.

Supplies:

·         Cranberry CS (1272)

·         Black CS (1386)

·         Silver Glitter PaperZ1829)

·         White CS (1385)

·         Tombow Adhesive

·         CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686)

Directions:

·         Cut card base, fold

·         Cut Wh. Daisy CS 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”, stamp image,

Adhere to card base

·         Cut Black CS 1” x 8”, fold around card base as

Shown, adhere overlapping pieaces to make

Belly band.

·         Cut buckle form glitter paper and Art Philosophy , page 

HAPPY CREATING!

CARD - SYMPATHY

This card was created using the 

Close to My Heart's Artiste Cricut cartridge.

  It seems I've needed too many Sympathy cards lately

, but this card could easily be a

 wedding, anniversary or birthday card.

  Just change the sentiment.

  We learned how to use the Center Cut Key to cut

 multiple cuts when  creating several cards with the same cut out.

  The stamp set is Happy Birds (C1600). 

 I really like the Lagoon and White Daisy cardstock together.

Thanks for stopping by.

HAPPY CREATING!

Washi Wonderland

Create your own washi wonderland by mixing, layering, and mounting washi tape strips on Close To My Heart's Dimensional Elements album pages for a fresh look. Cover the Dimensional Elements shapes directly or layer the washi tape on cardstock then cut coordinating album pages from the Artiste cartridge and Cricut® machine for uniquely patterned designs.

HAPPY CREATING!

HARVEST TIME WREATH

This is our take on the beautiful Harvest Wreath from page 86 in the Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book and catalog. These wreaths were made on straw wreaths Jackie had in storage. Some of the leaves were stamped with the Fall Harvest (C1504) stamp set and then cut out, but most of the leaves were cut from CTMH's Cricut Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges.  The leaves were given shapes by using a stylist and foam mat.

In October, I will be posting a tutorial for this wreath and several other fall projects, so be sure to check back often.

        

Thanks Jackie and Bonnie for a fun, creative morning! 

 Your wreaths are beautiful!

HAPPY CREATING!

WORKSHOP ON THE GO CARD CLASS

September's Creative Card Class

featured the

"Laughing Lola Cardmaking Kit" 

 and the "Frosted Cardmaking Kit"

"LAUGHING LOLA"

Here is a closer look at the beautiful  cards we made with the Laughing Lola Papers ( G1064).

With this kit you will create 15 beautiful cards (5 each of 3 designs) inspired by Jeanette Lynton.

Laughing Lola "Workshop on the Go" kit (G1064) includes:

1 - My Acrylix Laughing Lola Cardmaking Workshop Stamp set (D size)

2 - Laughing Lola B&T Duos Papers

5 - Cardstock Sheets ( 1 Outdoor denim, 1 Pear, 1 Slate, 2 White Daisy)

15 - White daisy Cards & Envelopes

1 - Whisper, Black, & Silver Bakers Twine ( 10 yards)

1 - Purple Gems (108)

1 - Instructional book

All of this for only $24.95

"FROSTED"

 Here are the additional cards we created using the
"Frosted Cardmaking Kit".

Using the materials, kit-exclusive accessories, and instructions in this kit to create 15 beautiful cards (5 each of three cards), also created by Jeanette Lynton.

Frosted  "Workshop on the Go" Cardmaking kit (G1063) includes:

1 - My Acrylix Cardmaking Workshop on the Go Stamp set ( D-size)

2 - Frosted B&T Duo Papers

5 - Carstock Sheets,  (2 Col. Wh.,1 Kraft, 1 Olive, 1 Ruby)

15 Colonial White Cards & Envelopes

1 - Champagne, Colonial White & Siver bakers twine (10 yards)

1 -Siver Glitter Gems (108)

1 - Instructional Brochure 

All of this for only $24.95

HAPPY CREATING!

THANKSGIVING CARD TUTORIAL

 " Happy Thanksgiving Card " 



Supplies:
Colonial White Card ( X1410) 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)
Colonial White CS
     2 1/2" x 3"
Barn Red CS
    3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
    4 1/4" x 3/4"
    Scrap to cut leaf
Creme Brulet CS
    3" x 5"
Slate (small) B&T
    3 1/8" x 4 3/8"
Floral B&T
    4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Stamp Sets: Perfect Fit- Thanksgiving  ( B1427)
    Fall Harvest (C1504)
Inks: Cocoa  (Z2114)
    Barn Red (Z2104)
    Pear (Z2197)
Accessories: 9 " piece of Hemp Natural (Z280)
    Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment( Z1752)
Misc: Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Tombow Adhesive, Glue Dots, Acrylic Block

Directions:

•     Fold card in half for top fold card
•     Layer Slate B&T to Barn Red CS
•     Adhere to card, centering on all sides
•     Using Barn Red ink on Colonial White CS, stamp Happy Thanksgiving
•     Attach Colonial White piece 1/4" from top, right, and bottom edge 
•     Adhere floral B&T to slate B&T 1/4" from left edge (may overlap Col Wh piece)
•     Center Barn Red strip to floral B&T    
•     Using Cocoa ink and leaf stamp from Fall harvest, stamp 2 leaves from Creme Brulet, cut out
•     Using a small sponge for each color, ink around edges with Barn Red, center with Pear inks
•     Using the Art Philosophy cartridge and your Cricut machine, cut 1 leaf page 78  Accent 2 at 1 3/4" from Barn Red CS
•     Ink edges with Barn Red
•     Shape leaves as desired 
•     Attach leaves with glue dots so ends remain free
•     Tie hemp into bow and adhere by rolling a glue dot and applying to center of bow.
•     Attach sparkle

I hope you enjoyed this card.  Please give it a try yourself.

HAPPY CREATING!

HUNTINGTON CARDS & TAGS

To get a jump on fall, the members in our unit card idea exchange

used the beautiful  Close to My Heart Huntington paper pack (X7174B) for their creations in September.

This is the card I made. 

 I'll put up directions on how to make it tomorrow.

The tag on the left was made by Linda Holiday.

Supplies: 

 Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686)

Mocha Opaques Gems ( Z1333)

Harvest Assortment Bakers Twine (Z1751)

Autumn Terracotta Ink Pad (Z2101)

The door hanger on the right was created by Cindy Kleinfelter.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)

Bronze Shimmer Trim ( Z1849)

Harvest Assortment bakers Twine (Z1751)

Pearl Opaques Gems ( Z1336)

September Stamp of the Month: Poster Tidings (S1309)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

Joanne Barnes used her Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

 and Cricut Craft Room to make this a rectangular card.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

Cricut Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906)

Jute Ribbon ( Z1867)

Foundry Metal Accessories ( Z1612)

Perfect Fit - Thanksgiving Stamp Set ( B1427)

This "Gratitude" card by Nina Bingham uses

 the stamp rolling technique.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)

Always Grateful Stamp Set ( C1559)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z4135 )

Bamboo Ink Pad (Z2103 )

Mocha Opaques Gems ( Z1333)

Angela Tutton made this beautiful "Grattitude" card

 using the second generation technique.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B

Always Grateful Stamp Set ( C1559)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z4135 )

Chocolate Striped Ribbon 9 Z1617)

Brandee Pittenger made

 this "So Blassed" fast and simple card.  

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B

Bronze Shimmer Trim ( Z1849)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

Perfect Fit-Thanksgiving (B1427)

New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z4135 )

Scalloped Circle Punch

Check out the paper piecing and

 bronze shimmer trim that Kelly W. used on her

"Live, Love, Laugh" card.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)
New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z4135 )
Slate Ink Pad ( Z2173)
Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)
Bronze Shimmer Trim ( Z1849)
Love Life Stamp Set ( D1482)

Dee Blackburn made this adorable "Thanks" card

using Fussy Cutting.

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B)

Happy Autumn Stamp Set ( D1550)

Pear Ink ( Z2197)

Cocoa Ink (Z2114 )

Autumn Terracota Ink Pad (Z2101 )

Mocha Opaques Gems ( Z1333)

CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge ( Z1790)

Linda Crichton made this "Sweet" card, and she used the stamp set

 from the Huntington Workshop on the Go ( G1069)

Supplies:

Huntington Paper Pack ( X7174B

Bronze Shimmer Trim ( Z1849)

Barn Red Ink Pad (Z2104)

Pear Ink ( Z2197)

Huntington Workshop on the Go Stamp Set ( G1069)

Mocha Opaques Gems ( Z1333)

HAPPY CREATING!

ANNIVERSARY CARD

Here is the anniversary card I made for my

 sister and brother-in-law today.

  I'm wishing them a wonderful day filled with many memories. 

Supplies:

Paper - CTMH Frosted Paper Pack (X7175B)

Inks - Slate (Z2173)

Stamp Set-Say It In Style (D1283)

Embellishments - 

Bling Assortment (Z1466)

Stardust Glitter gel ( Z1313)

Glitter Paper, Black & Grey (Z1829)

CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge - flower - <Flower8> page 51 at 1 1/4", 1", 3/4" (Z1686)

CTMH Cricut Artiste Cartridge - leaf - shift <3D object>F  page 54 at 3/4" (Z1790)

Misc.-Paper Trimmer, Tombow adhesive, glue dots, scissors

HAPPY CREATING!

VALENTINE PILLOW BOX - DAY 4

Valentine Pillow Box

Need a fast idea for a little treat for Valentine's Day?

  Well this is the just what you need.  It is the perfect size for some chocolate or a pair of earrings.

This was cut using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge at 4 1/2" from page 28.  The tag was cut  at 2" from page 37 > decorative layer and shape7.  The tag was attached to the ribbon with some waxy flax.  Quick and easy.  Give it a try.

HAPPY CREATING!

VALENTINE TREAT BOX - DAY 3

The CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge 

was used

 to create this cute little box on page 74.

Supplies:

·         Paper: La Belle Vie (CTMH – Retired) (X7158B)

·         Accessories: Gltter Brads and Glitter Ribbon (CTMH – Retired)

·         CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge

Dimensions:

·         Box was cut at 3 1/4”  page 74  Artiste – Card x 2 and 3D Object – 1 of each cut at 3 ¼”

·         2 – 9” strips cut at 1”, scored every ¼” and accordion folded to make rossettes

·         Butterfly cut at 1 ½”, page 58 > shift > accent 4

·         Bow cut at ½”, page 55 > accent 2 >g

Directions:

·         Assemble box according to directions in book.  I use a heavy glue for boxes.

·         Fold and make rosette, glue to 1 ½” circle.

·         Glue together

·         Add brad and butterfly, ribbon and bow

HAPPY CREATING!

VALENTINE CARD - DAY 2

 Valentine Swing Card ***********************

Supplies:

·         Ink: Smokey plum (Z2147)

·         Paper: La Belle Vie (CTMH – Retired) (X7158B)

·         Accessories: Sparkles (Z1752)  

·         CTMH Artiste  Cricut Cartridge

Dimensions:

·         Card  was cut at 5 ½” and another at 5”  page 52 > Artiste -accent 3 > s.

·         Butterflies were cut at 1 ½”

·         Zip Strip was cut to desired saying

Directions:

·         Fold both cards in opposite ways as shown

·         Glue together

·         Add cut outs and embellishments

·         Tie ribbon

Happy Creating!

VALENTINE'S WEEK - DAY 1

Please join me this week as I share several Valentine ideas. 

Valentine or Anniversary “ Love U” Card **********************

 

Supplies:

·         Stamps: Dec. 2012 Stamp of the Month – Happy Valentines (S1301)

·         Ink: Smokey plum (Z2147)

·         Paper: La Belle Vie (CTMH – Retired) (X7158B)

·         Accessories: Sparkles (Z1752) and Glitter ribbon

·         CTMH Artiste and Art Philosophy  Cricut Cartridges

Dimensions:

·         Card and insert were cut at 5 ½”  page 51  Artiste - Card base- accent 3 > a.  Card inside – accent 1 > shift > a.

·         Inside hearts – cut at 1 ¼” page 69 Art Philosophy –

·         Inside U – cut at 1 ¼” page 47 Artiste – u

·         Outside heart – cut at 4” > page 71 > accent 2 > bottom left corner

·         Flowers – Art Philosophy > 4”, 3 ½”, 3” > page 69> shift >font > bottom row, next to last button

Directions:

·         Ink around edges of CS, Stamp sentiment.

·         Fold and Layer inside according to directions in manual

·         Glue together

Add cut outs and embellishments

Happy Creating!

SLIPPER

I wanted to share with you the beautiful slipper one of the members of our unit made recently.  Isn't it just spectacular?  I can't remember who did it, but she gave me permission to post this.

 I will get her name at our meeting next week so

 I can give her credit.

  It was cut on the Artiste Cricut cartridge.

More to follow on how she made this.

PIE WEDGE TREAT CONTAINER

My sister-in-law was here over Christmas

 and wanted to learn how to use her new Cricut she got for Christmas along with the new Close to My Heart Cricut Cartridges.  We had a lot of fun

 creating new items

 and learning

 all of the features on her Cricut.

The box was created using the

 Close to My Heart's Artiste Cricut Cartridge.

The flowers were made using the

 Close to My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.

We also used a stamp on the side and some of the

 Sparkles Flourishes ( Z1708) on the top.  We folded the bottom and top, taped, then sponged some ink on the edges.  These are so quick to make and would be beautiful when several are

 put together in a circle for a bridal shower.

HAPPY CREATING!