Thursday, June 23, 2016

Mini Pocket letter Using 3 x 4 CTMH Picture My Life Cards With Everyday Life Memory Protectors

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is staying cool with all of this super hot weather.  It is too hot to do anything outside in Southern CA.  Over 100 degrees this week!  I saw somewhere in CA where it was over 120 degrees.  I feel so bad for the people who live in that area.  

It is time for another fabulous Art by Miran Anything Goes Blog Challenge.  I decided to try my hand at creating my version of the Mini Pocket Letter.  I also created a video; which takes you through creating one of these pocket letters.  

I didn't have the Player card size pocket holder; so I used the CTMH 3 x 4 Memory Protector pages that hold Picture My Life cards.  These are part of the fabulous CTMH Everyday Life Album/Planner.  There are 3 different sized memory protectors for this album; so any of them could be used for a pocket letter.  Check out the other Picture My life cards and products to create Pocket Letters or Pocket Scrapbooking.

I needed a Memory Protector that would be big enough for my Art by Miran digi image.  It turned out perfect.  It took me longer to create this pocket letter than it would have to create a card; because it was all new to me.  I have used the CTMH Picture My Life cards for scrapbooking; but have never thought to use them as a pocket letter.  

I hope you enjoy my Mini Pocket letter and will try this size; as it is perfect.  I was intimidated by the 9 player card memory protectors; and later saw people dividing them into mini ones; but I actually like using the 3 x 4 size much better.  This is my first pocket letter; so I am sure they will improve with practice.  LOL!   I just found a tutorial for little envelopes that will work great for holding the gifts for this pocket letter.  So many fabulous ideas out there on YouTube.  

Pocket Letter/Pocket Mail/Pocket Srapbooking Lovers - Cricut Artfully Sent is retiring and it has lots of pocket cards and sleeve cards for your Pocket letters.  So many awesome cards to choose from.  Click here to see the handbook.  Click here to view more information on this awesome Cricut Cartridge - 700 plus items.  All images can be sized for your specific pocket card with the Cricut Explore Cutting Machine.

Mini Pocket Letter Back side with Gifts inserted
All 3 x 4 cards are from (many gold foil)


Supplies Used for this Mini Pocket Letter:

Memory Page Protectors - CTMH 3 x 4 Memory Protectors Z3192
Gold Letters for Hi - EK
Butterfly, dragonfly, borders, heart, Laughter word, Blue Flower - K & Company stash
Cherish, You & I, word stickers and gift stickers - Studio 112 stash
Heart, flowers, Thank you, Smile, pink butterfly and gifts - from my stash.
Arrows - CTMH Everyday Life Washi Tape - Z3211
Ink - CTMH Sky

Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y21, Y23
Wings - RV55
Flowers - RV52, RV55
Dress & Shoes - RV17
Basket - E's but forgot what I used.  Sorry.


I am entering this Mini Pocket letter in the following challenges:


613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Addicted To Stamps - Anything Summer (No limit)
Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Dragonfly Dreams - Say It With Flowers (No limit)
Eclectic Ellapu - Midsummer (No limit)
Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Pile It On - Old, New, Blue (words, digi, butterly/heart)(1 of 3)
Di's Digis Designs - Summer Challenge (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Use a Die (2 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge - National Pink Day (2 of 3)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Star Stampz Challenge - Here Comes Summer (1 of 3)
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes w/optional twist (2 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Hobbies (1 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
The Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge - A New Technique (Pocket Letter) (1 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Other Date)



Mini Pocket Letter
My first Pocket Letter 
Using CTMH 3 x 4 Memory Protectors
These fit our Everyday Life Album





Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge - Retiring - While Supplies last.

Lots of pocket letter goodies. Sleeves work great with pocket letters as well.


Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge has over 100 pocket cards/sleeves for your Pocket Letters.  Check this link to see more information.  This cartridge is retiring - While Supplies Last Only.  Click here to order.



Sleeves are sized 3 1/2 sized; but can be resized to fit any pocket letter.  Pockets are sized 3 x 4; which fit our CTMH Everyday Life Album or you can resize them on Cricut Explore to fit the regular pocket letter size.





Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artiste also have pocket cards or notes that can be sized to create pocket cards.  
Cricut Artiste has fabulous envelopes for the Pocket letter.

Cricut Artbooking Pocket letter stamp for die cut for Pocket sized note page. - 3 Stamp Sets come with Cricut Artbooking Cartridge.







3 CTMH Cricut Cartridges and Matching Stamps are Retiring!  
Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artfully Sent
Get yours now!  While Supplies Last Only!  




Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artfully Sent are all retiring; plus all the stamp sets that go with them.  Here are the links for all of the cartridges; with pictures of the retiring stamps that coordinate with them.  Be sure to get them while you can.  Click here to order or see links below.








June Stamp Of The Month
$5.00 with $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95; 
with no purchase.


 CTMH Artwork - Created by CTMH





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Friday, June 17, 2016

Art by Miran Rose Garden Whimsy Rubber Stamp Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I was in MO for 10 days and then came home.  I find it is very challenging to go on a vacation or any type of trip; because I am really out of it when I get home.  It takes me at least a week, sometimes more to acclimate and to get back in my routine.  It felt good to finally get time to craft again.  I miss not being able to craft when I go anywhere.  Does anyone else have that problem when they come back home from any trip?  I feel like I am in a daze; and it takes me longer to get things done than it normally would.  LOL!

It is time for another Art by Miran Facebook Anything Goes challenge.  I decided to use this beautiful Art by Miran Rose Garden - Whimsy Rubber Stamp.  Isn't she pretty?  I fell in love with her and had to create something with her.  Whimsy stamps are so perfect every time you use them.  They stamp very well and very clear.  I use Memento ink for my rubber and clear stamps and it works very well.  It won't smear or bleed when you try to color it. Other inks I have tried smear and look terrible when you try to color them.

Here is a picture of my card.  I hope you like it.  I had to use the pink and yellow together.  I tried to stay away from blonde hair; using browns; and still ended up having the hair color too close in color to the yellow in the flowers.  LOL!  

Using CTMH Just To Say - D1629 (Cricut Artiste Stamp set)


Inside Card
Using Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge




Supplies used for this card:

Dies 
Sentiment frame - Cricut Artiste Cartridge (Retiring - While Supplies Last)
Inside Doily and circle - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Image - Art by Miran Rose Garden - Whimsy Rubber Stamp
Paper - Craft & You Vintage Time
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Pixie
Sentiment - CTMH Just To Say D1627 (retiring soon)
Sentiment Inside - CTMH Beyond Awesome Stamp Set C1644
Pearls - Want2scrap.com

Markers 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55
Dress - R85
Pink Roses - R81, R83, R85 and White Gelly Roll
Yellow Roses - Y32, Y35, Y23
Leaves - YG67
Eyes - B02





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Dragonfly Dreams - Say It With Flowers (No limit)
Eclectic Ellapu - Midsummer (No limit)
Di's Digis Designs - Favorite Color combo (Pink/Yellow) (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use a Die (No limit) (Friday)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)  
Morgan's Artworld - Happy Birthday (1 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Use a Die (1 of 2)
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Summer Colors w/ribbon (1 of 6)
Simply Create Too - Buttons or Bows (1 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge - National Pink Day (1 of 3)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)  
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes w/optional twist (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Summertime (1 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes/w twist (1 of 3) (Monday)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/ handmade bow (1 of 3) 
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Other Date)



3 CTMH Cricut Cartridges and Matching Stamps are Retiring!  
Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artfully Sent
Get yours now!  While Supplies Last Only!  




Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artfully Sent are all retiring; plus all the stamp sets that go with them.  Here are the links for all of the cartridges; with pictures of the retiring stamps that coordinate with them.  Be sure to get them while you can.  Click here to order or see links below.







June Stamp Of The Month
$5.00 with $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95; 
with no purchase.


 CTMH Artwork - Created by CTMH





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 most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

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