Saturday, January 31, 2015

Miss You/Love Card Using Cricut Artbooking, CTMH Heartstrings Paper and DS4J Pocket Love Digi

DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 109 - Valentines/Love


Hello friends.  I hope you aren't in that area with all the heavy snow on the East coast. What a mess!  We have had cloudy skies here in Sunny CA; but at least it isn't cold.  

My mother is still in the nursing home; but she seems to be doing better.  I think she still has a couple more months to stay there. She said she was ready to go home; but she still can't take care of herself.  I feel so bad that she has to be in the nursing home at all; but I know that is where she needs to be until she can walk by herself again.  I sent my mother this card. I have been creating a lot of cards for her lately and hope they cheer her up.  She just received my elephant card today; and she loved it.  I try to send two or three cards at a time to my sister; who lives one town over from the nursing home.  She gives her one a week for me.  

It is time for another fabulous monthly challenge - DS4J Challenge 109 - Valentines/Love. I have chosen this adorable image; which I love.  It is called DS4J Pocket Love.  I know how much my mother loves animals; even though she may not like mice.  I hope she will accept them on a card; but not in person.  LOL!  I don't know if you can see the "Miss You" on front.  I kind of missed the mark on the placement; but I thought it turned out really cute. I used CTMH Heartstrings paper for this card.  I have purchased several packs of this one; as I think it can be used all year long.  It is only available through March 31, 2015.




Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frame on front and inside - Spellbinders Marvelous Squares
Inside Sentiment small frame - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 77, #M3E921
Heart border inside and small hearts - Martha Stewart
Hearts on top of border - Cricut Artiste Cartridge: pg. 51, #M3D76C

Paper - CTMH Heartstrings
Cardstock - CTMH Hollyhock and White Daisy
Image - DS4J Pocket Love
Sentiment Outside - CTMH Timely Tidings M1045
Sentiment Inside - CTMH Typed Note S1504
Ink - CTMH Lagoon
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Markers
Hearts - R83, R85
Mice - C1, C2
Bows - BG15, R85
Nose, Ears - RV10
Envelope & Eyes - BG11





I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Aurora Wings Challenge - Valentine's (1 of 1) (Monday)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Hearts (No limit)
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - Valentine (No limit)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes With Handmade Bow (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Eureka Stamps - Hearts (1 of 3)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Monday Morning Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 4)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)
Squigglefly - Put A Little Love In Your Heart (No limit)
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Love, Valentine Day's Challenge (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Loves Rubberstamps - Pink & Girly (No limit)
Sweet Seven Challenge - New (Digi/Ribbon new) (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafty Creations -Something Old/New (Cardstock/Digi/Ribbon) (1 of 2) (Wed)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Mod Squad Challenge - Animals (No limit)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Lots of Layers (1 of 2)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesday's - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Thursday)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Valentine or Love Sentiment (1 of 2)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Valentine's Day/Love (1 of 5)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 daily)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - 3 Different Embellishments (corners/hearts/bow) (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Digitally Sweet Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Fairy Tale - Something With A Heart (No limit)
QKR Stampede - Hearts (1 of 3)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
A Gem of a Challenge - Lots of Layers (No limit) (Saturday)
Di's Digis Designs - Include a Heart (No limit)
Hiding In My Craft Room - Freestyle (1 of 3)
Kit and Clowder - Anything Goes (No limit)




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Artwork Using February Stamp of the Month








February CTMH Album Special
Buy one at regular price and get the 2nd one half price 
Choose between D ring and post bound albums
Available While Supplies Last



Product Item Numbers for Qualifying Albums:

Z2090  Lagoon Chevron D-ring
Z2092  Lagoon Chevron Post-Bound
Z2091  Ruby Floral D-ring
Z2093  Ruby Floral Post-Bound
Z3034  Black D-ring
Z2094  Black Post-Bound



Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

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



Thursday, January 29, 2015

CTMH Retiring Items - January 31, 2015


CLOSE TO MY HEART RETIRING ITEMS!  
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT COUNTING TODAY!  

Hi Bloggers!  I wanted to let you know that CTMH has several fabulous stamp sets that are retiring as of January 31, 2015.  I have already bought mine; so take a look and see what you need before they are all gone.  They will not be going on sale after they retire.


Free Annual Inspirations Idea book for anyone ordering $50 or more; plus you can get the SOTM for only $5 with a $50 order as well.  Here are a few of my favorites.  It was very hard to choose just a few.  LOL!  I love most of them. 








I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you have a fabulous month of February!   I would love to have more followers!  Be sure to leave me a comment with your blog link; and I will follow yours as well.  Happy Shopping!


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





Saturday, January 24, 2015

Birthday Card Using Artbymiran Petal Blossoms and Cricut Art Philosophy/Cricut Artiste Cartridges

Art By Miran Facebook Group Progressive Challenge

Hello friends.  We have had beautiful Spring like weather in Southern CA; so I have been able to ride my bike a few times.  The warmer weather always makes me feel like I need to do something to my house; such as spring cleaning.  LOL!  I decided it would be more fun to create more cards; so that was my choice rather than cleaning.

Art By Miran has a private Facebook group pageso you do need to request permission to join. She just started a progressive challenge every month; beginning with January 2015. This means you start by purchasing a discounted Art by Miran image she has chosen for that month; create something with it, enter the challenge; and then you will receive the next month's image free.  Isn't that fabulous?!  I love her images and plan to participate as much as possible.  You can only enter using the image she has selected.  It is fun to see all the different creations using the same image.  

Here is my first creation for this challenge.  I used her Artbymiran Petal Blossoms; which is the creation she chose to use in January.  Click Artbymiran to shop. The challenge ends Feb. 12, 2015; so you have plenty of time to purchase this image and create a fabulous entry for her Facebook Progressive Group Challenge.  I did use a bigger size card this time; because I wanted to use my Anna Griffin Flourish die.  I cut out a 6 x 7 1/2 size card; plus added the taller piece on the right to accommodate the Flourish die.

Side Step Card Video

The color of her hair isn't this bright; but everything else appears to be correct.  I guess taking a picture of the card makes her hair brighter.  LOL!




Side Step Card - view from side 



Join ArtbyMiran Progressive challenge and start with this beauty - Petal Blossoms.




Supplies I used to create this card:

Dies
Oval frame around image - Spellbinders Elegant Ovals
Flourish die - Anna Griffin Lg. Flourish die
Blue tag behind sentiment - Cricut Artiste Cartridge, pg. 63; #M441E2
Leaves - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, pg. 56; #M3EAD3
Butterflies - La-La Land Crafts Dies
Tag for sentiment - Free from Paper Wishes Hot Off The Press - Matches Paper

Cardstock - CTMH Pixie and CTMH White Daisy
Paper - Hot Off The Press Botanical Etchings
Flowers - Most of them are from Secret Garden Facebook Group

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y23, E31
Dress, Flowers on image - RV00, RV10, R85
Leaves - G94
Eyes, Basket - B00




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

ArtbyMiran Facebook Group - Progressive Challenge (1 of 3)
Fresh Brewed Designs - Favorites (Pinks/Butterflies/Digis) (3 of 5) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - New Digi (3 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 daily) (Thursday)
Scrap & Craft Inspiration - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Di's Digi Designs - Add Sparkle (No limit) (Saturday)
Kit and Clowder - Anything Goes (No limit)
Little Claire's - Bright And Beautiful (3 of 3)
Paper Creator's Crafts - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Card Mania - Let It Sparkle/Shine (3 of 3) (Other Date)
Cards Galore Encore - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations - Digi/Flowers (3 of 3)
Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes (No limit)
Emerald Faeries Challenge - Bling (3 of 3)
Lady Bug Crafts - Say It With Flowers (No limit)
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Tinker-Dream - Anything Goes (No limit)
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Dragonfly Dreams - Favorite Color - Pinks (2nd favorite) (No limit)
One Stitch At A Time - New (New image/CTMH Puffie embellishments) (3 of 3)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Monday)
Crafty Boots - Butterflies (No limit)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes (No limit)



January Stamp Of The Month
$5 with $50 order


Artwork using January Stamp Of The Month







January Special 
$5 for the Noted paper set and only
$5 for the Kraft Mini Album with $50 purchase







Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.



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



Friday, January 23, 2015

Just Because Criss Cross Card Using Art By Miran Fairy Lily

GDT for Artbymiran Showcase Blog - Using Artbymiran Fairy Lily

Hello friends.  I am very excited to be chosen as a GDT for Art By Miran Showcase blog; for the month of January.  It is such a pleasure to use Art By Miran images.  She is so talented and her images bring lots of joy to those who use them; as well as those who receive them.   I used the gorgeous Artbymiran Fairy Lily.  I decided to try a card base that I have never used before; so here it is.


This is my first Criss Cross card and it was really fun to create.  I used 2 - 6 x 12 cardstock for the two layers; but you can make it with other sizes as well.  Click here for Criss Cross tutorial that I just found for you; using the same size card I used.  Click here for a smaller version of this card created by Splitcoaststampers.   

My pictures didn't take as well as I would have liked. The purples and lavender colors are gorgeous in person; but they aren't as vibrant in the pictures.  I did use both my camera as well as my Iphone; but neither one captures the perfect colors.  The blond is actually a lot lighter and less bold in person.  LOL!  Oh well; we do the best we can.  I hope you enjoy my card.



   Inside Pull Out with sentiment



                   Card without inside; and pull out 

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Design frame and small shaped die - Spellbinders Exquisite Circles
Round die with image - Nellie's Multi Frames Circles
Butterfly - La-La Land Craft Dies
Bluebell - La-La Land Craft Dies
Scalloped border sentiment - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Rectangle for sentiment - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Paper - Wild Rose Studio - Bluebell
Cardstock - CTMH Gypsy and CTMH Adventure Paper Fundamentals Z2032
Image - Artbymiran Fairy Lily
Ink - CTMH Gypsy
Glitter Paper for Butterfly and small shaped dies - Recollections
Ribbon - Offray
Sentiment Outside - CTMH Have a Happy Day D1616
Butterfly on inside pull out - CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful D1627
Bling - CTMH Purple Glitter Gems - Z1936

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y21, E31
Dress, Shoes, Wings - BV11, V17
Green stem - YG61
Eyes - B00


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fresh Brewed Designs - Favorites (Purple/Butterflies/Digis) (2 of 5) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - New Digi (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 daily) (Thursday)
Four Crafty Chicks - Best Friends (No limit) 
Scrap & Craft Inspiration - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Di's Digi Designs - Add Sparkle (No limit) (Saturday)
Hiding In My Craft Room - Color It (2 of 3)
Kit and Clowder - Anything Goes (No limit)
Little Claire's - Bright And Beautiful (2 of 3)
Paper Creator's Crafts - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Card Mania - Let It Sparkle/Shine (2 of 3) (Other Date)
Cards Galore Encore - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations - Digi/Flowers (2 of 3)
Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes (No limit)
Emerald Faeries Challenge - Bling (2 of 3)
Lady Bug Crafts - Say It With Flowers (No limit)
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Tinker-Dream - Anything Goes (No limit)
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Dragonfly Dreams - Favorite Color - Purple (No limit)
Fairytale Stampers - Flowers (1 of 1)
Glitter n Sparkle - Cute (1 of 3)
Jelly Park Friends Challenge - Bling It Up (3 of 3)
One Stitch At A Time - New (New card style to me/new image/new paper) (1 of 3)
Pile It On - Fantasy (No limit)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Crafty Boots - Butterflies (No limit)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes (No limit)




January Stamp Of The Month
$5 with $50 order


Artwork using January Stamp Of The Month









Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.  


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