Friday, August 3, 2012

All Occasion Cards Using Avonlea Paper Packet and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Hello again to all my followers and fellow crafters!!  I love this new Avonlea paper.  I almost didn't buy it; because I wasn't sure I would like it.  I am so glad I did.  I have already created 3 cards using this paper packet.  I plan to order the new Avonlea Cardmaking kit when I place my order on August 15th.  Other consultants have been able to create 8 - 18 extra cards with the scraps when they were finished making the 15 cards that come with it. 

I created these two cards as Thank You cards and stamped sentiments on the inside; but you could use them for any occasion.  I love my polka dot ribbon; which I use as often as I can if it matches.  The little flowers on the corner were cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and the same paper packet.

First Card


Inside Card - Using "4 My Friend" stamp set sentiment and "Love Life" stamp set for the flourish.


Second Card


Supplies I used to make these two cards:

Scalloped Borders - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Card base - Ivory 5 1/2 x 4
Ribbon - American Crafts
Sentiment inside - CTMH "4 My Friend" (D1510)
Flourish inside - CTMH "Love Life" (D1482)
Bling - Want2scrap.com
Adhesive - Tombow Mono Adhesive
Foam Tape


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I am entering these two cards in the following challenges:

Make It Monday - MIM #100 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine - Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
Die Cuttin Diva's - Challenge # 76 - Anything Goes
Jackson's Digital Expressions - Challenge # 16 - Anything Goes with Optional Sketch
Party Time Tuesday's - PTT # 79 -Anything Goes
Sassy Cheryl's - Challenge # 126 - Pretty Papers
The Stamping Boutique - Challenge # 44 - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Challenge # 82 - Focus On The Ribbon
Twisted Tuesday Challenges - 5th Tuesday Free For All - Anything Goes
Critter Sketch - Challenge # 126 - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Challenge # 80 - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties - PPMC 50 - Use 2 or more designer papers
Fashionable Stamping Challenges - Challenge # 27 - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Challenge # 46 - Flowers
The Paper Shelter - Challenge # 75 - Glitz and Glimmer
Waste Not Wednesday - Week # 28 - Always Use Your Forgotten Stuff (Ribbon is old)
Paper Pretties - PWC 217 - Thank You cards
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Challenge 119 - Ribbons and Bows
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Thankful
Do You Stack Up - DYSU # 83 - Polka Dots
My Heart Pieces - Use Designer Papers
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes



Thanks for visiting my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my new cards.  The nice thing about this design is that you can use any patterned papers and embellishment to make it look a little different than the ones before.  Plus - you can use it for all occasions.  I have used it with a butterfly, a flower, bling, etc.  It is just a simple easy one to make.  Have a fantastic day!!

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

52 comments:

  1. Very pretty card I love the papers you used and the design is super. I love all the CTMH products
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge.

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks for the wonderful compliment Diana. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a terrific weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  2. Lovely Card!Very pretty!Sweet Color Combo!
    Thanks for joining us at DCD this week.

    Migdalia

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    1. Thanks Migdalia for the wonderful compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a super weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  3. I am officially in LOVE!!! Beautiful bows, Gloria!

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    1. Thanks Kigz for the lovely compliment and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a fabulous weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  4. Lovely shaped card Gloria. Great ribbon and bow. Thanks for joining in with this weeks Challenge at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges. Jenny x

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    1. Thanks Jenny for the sweet compliment. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Have a fantastic weekend! Hugs, Gloria

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  5. Great design and colors. I really like the sentiments, too. Thanks for continuing to play along with Jackson's Digital Expressions.

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    1. Thanks for the wonderful compliment Sheila. I appreciate you visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Have a terrific weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  6. Gorgeous paper, good buy! :) The card is so sweet. Thanks for playing along with DYSU

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    1. I appreciate your compliment Rebecca. Thanks for visiting my blog. Hugs, Gloria

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  7. Your cards are fantastic. I love the detailed and bold design of that paper and that polka dot ribbon really stands out perfectly! Beautifully crafted cards. :)

    Thank you so much for joining in our challenge at Top Tip Tuesday and for linking up with us at Make It Monday. Best of luck to you.
    Hugs,
    Lisa xx

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    1. DOH!!! You entered Top Tip Tuesday as well, so THANK YOU so much for joining our challenge there as well. :)

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    2. I appreciate the lovely compliments Lisa. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Have a glorious weekend! Hugs, Gloria

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    3. Lisa, Thanks for the double compliment! You are so sweet! Have a fun weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  8. FAb card, thanx for joining us at Critter Sketch Challenge. hugs, Marion

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    1. Thanks Marion for the lovely compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a fabulous weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  9. Very nice cards! Thanks for sharing them with us at DCD Anything Goes challenge this week.--Pat N.

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    1. Thank you Pat for the sweet compliment and for visiting my blog. I appreciate you leaving a comment. Have a fun weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  10. Great cards, love that paper, and the polka dot ribbon. Thanks for joining the Focus On The Ribbon Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday.

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    1. Thank you Deneen for the nice compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  11. I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS! My entries are: #84, #129, #157, #159 and #277.
    I would love to have you visit my blog!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  12. Beautiful cards, love the color combination. Thanks for joining our challenge at Critter Sketch! ~sharla :)

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    1. I appreciate you visiting my blog Sharla and for your lovely compliments. Have a fantastic weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  13. What a gorgeous card I really love the colours and design it looks super, thank you once again for joining us at Bearly Mine Challenges this week.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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    1. Hi Lorraine. I feel like we are old friends. HA! Thanks again for the compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a fabulous weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  14. Hi Gloria,
    Thanks for stoppin' by by blog and leaving such a sweet comment and becoming a follower. I'm following you now {white rabbit} and I love what I see here. Also, I saw this on MIM and since I'm on the DT at TTT I have to add that you definitely put the focus on the ribbon. :) Such a pretty card and I love the dp's you used!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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    1. Thanks so much Lisa for the wonderful compliment and for becoming a follower of my blog. I really appreciate your support. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a super day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  15. Beautiful papers Gloria! I'm rather partial to Anne of Green Gable so I really like the name. :-) Your card is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing it on MIM. :-) Hugs!

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    1. Thanks Tracy for the wonderful compliment and for visiting my blog. I really appreciate you leaving a comment. Have a fantastic weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  16. lovely colors, thanks for playing at Twisted Tuesdays ;)

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    1. Thank you Melina for another wonderful compliment. I appreciate the support. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

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  17. Gloria, this paper is really pretty! I don't use kits, but I may be tempted to give this one a try! Thanks for joining us at Jackson's Digital Expressions! We are big fans!
    Hugz,
    Chana, DT Coordinator

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    1. Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment Chana and for taking time to visit my blog. I really appreciate your support Chana. FYI: I actually made these two cards from the Avonlea paper packet; which includes 6 - 2 sided designer papers and 6 matching cardstock (12 sheets total). CTMH just came out with the Avonlea cardmaking kit which I plan to buy; but it is completely different than these two cards. I normally don't buy card kits either; but we have two awesome ones that just came out and I have to have both of them. The other one is for Christmas cards. Everyone has been able to get extra cards just from the scraps. Can't wait to get them!! Have a wonderful weekend Chana. Hugs, Gloria

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  18. Hi Gloria I have popped back to have another peek at this beauty and to thank you for joining our challenge at The Paper Shelter this week.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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    1. Thank you Lorraine. You are so sweet. You do wear a lot of hats. HA!! I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog and for leaving such a wonderful compliment. Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  19. What a stunning card you have made. It is perfect for our challenge. Thank you for taking part in the challenge and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Bearly Mine Challenge Blog Design Team Member) xxx

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    1. Thanks for the lovely compliment Kym and for visiting my blog. Have a fantastic week! Hugs, Gloria

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  20. Hi Gloria, two gorgeous cards. Lovely papers and colours.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at Divas by Design.

    Sarah

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    1. Thank you Sarah for your wonderful compliments and for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Have a wonderful week!! Hugs, Gloria

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  21. great cards, keep up the good work. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter, good luck and hope you will join us again.
    Hugs
    Tracey

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    1. Thank you for the lovely compliment Tracey!! I am addicted to creating cards; but I do use most of them as quick as I finish them. I appreciate you visiting my blog and leaving a message. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Gloria

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  22. Hi
    The shape of this card makes it all the more special.
    Thank you for joining us at FSC with a second entry this fortnight.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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    1. Thanks Lynne for the sweet compliment and for visiting my blog. Have a terrific week. Hugs, Gloria

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  23. Me to love this paper, nice work.Thank You so much for joining with us at My Heart Pieces,hope to see you again next week and don't forget to check back if you are the winner.

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  24. love this card ,such pretty papers.
    thanks for joining us at digi doodle shop and good luck
    tracey x

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    1. Thank you Tracey for the lovely compliment and for taking time to visit my blog. Have a fantastic day!! Hugs, Gloria

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  25. Great job!!!! Thanks for participating in MY HEART PIECES challenge this week!!
    ~DEANNE~

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    1. Thank you for your compliment Deanne and for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful day!! Hugs, Gloria

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Hi to all you wonderful bloggers!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your comments and support. I would love to have you as a member. Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy my blog. Gloria