Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Happy Anniversary Card using Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Hello all you wonderful bloggers!  I have been working on a couple cards for the Art Philosophy Blog Hop that is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m.  I hope you stop by and check out all the wonderful creations we will be sharing to give you more ideas of things to create with your CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (AP cart).  I love getting ideas from other people and it is so much fun to see the wonderful things that can be created with this fantastic cartridge.  I am always amazed at the creations other bloggers design with this cartridge.

This AP cart is the reason I am now a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.  I fell in love with the stamps and the company and decided to join to spread the word about this great cartridge; with 700 images to create so many wonderful items. 

If you don't have a Cricut; then you will want to purchase one sometime in the future.   Several people suggested I buy one when I was out shopping for my stash. They stated it would change my scrapbooking and card making for the better.  I wasn't convinced until I googled Cricut and saw all the You Tube videos available.  I began watching the tutorials on how to use the Cricut.  I fell in love with what it could do.  I got my Cricut Expression after Christmas and it was the best investment I have made towards my scrapbooking and card making.  CTMH was the next best investment I made with all the free high quality products, the free training and discounts from becoming a CTMH Independent Consultant.   


I created an Anniversary card using my AP cart.  I didn't realize there were so many cards on this cartridge.  I love the different shaped cards you can create with this cartridge.



I was excited to use my new products from Tombowusa.com.  I have always used their "Mono adhesive permanent" because it works the best and easiest for me and it has refills.  I was happy to see Tombow has a small handheld "Stamp Runner Permanent Adhesive" which actually stamps in one spot or can be used as a tape runner.  I love this product.  It is so easy to use and so convenient having both in one handheld device.

I also used their "Mono Glue pen" which looks like an ink pen.  I can't believe there is no stickiness, no mess and can be used for gluing the little tiny layers like I used on this card.  I used their "3D Foam Tabs" for my flowers and the top two layers with the sentiment.  They are really great!! It was my first time to try them as well.  I was impressed and will continue using all of these great products.

 Closer view of the flowers and the flourish. 
 Double click on the picture for a better view.


Dimensions of layers for this card:
Outside: Card cut at 6 1/2 - pg 62 of AP cartridge handbook
4 1/4 - first layer- pg 62
4 - 2nd layer- pg 62
2 1/4 - 3rd layer- pg 62
2 - 4th layer for the sentiment
Flowers: Size 3/4 - pg 50 of same cartridge
Inside: 3 3/4, 3 1/2 ad 3 1/4 for the sentiment
Inside of card: 


The inside quotes came from CD 1000 card quotes from Hot Off The Press: which I love.  It includes a large variety of quotes for all occasions.  I wish I could change the color of the font instead of having everything in black. 

Closer views of inside:


I tried to do a closer view so you could see the quotes inside.  They are decorative and nicely done - just all in a faded black color.  I didn't add bling on the inside flowers because they don't stay well and the card is already thick for mailing.



Supplies I used for this card:
Die-Cuts: Cricut using CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for card base and all the pieces on outside and inside of card.
Cardstock: Recollections (purchased at Michael's)
Stamp for sentiment: CTMH Card Word Puzzle - C1494 - pg 23 Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book
Ink: VersaMark
Embossing Powder: Recollections - hot pink (purchased at Michael's)



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

365 Cards - Loud - Some would consider this card loud because of all the bright colors
Art With No Boundaries - Challenge #6 - Anything goes
Die Cuttin Diva's - Challenge #62 - Pearls, Pins/ and or Punches
Flourishes - Timeless Tuesday #166 - Bingo - My entry is (Bling, Die Cut and Emboss)
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Challenge #116 - Emboss it
Love To Create Challenge - Challenge #12 - Anything goes
Make It Monday - #86 - Always Anything Goes
Ooh La La Creations - Challenge #103 - Bold and Bright
Simon Says Stamp Challenge -  Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Challenge #160 - Loaded with layers
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge #95 - Use some sparkle
Use It Tuesday - Challenge #30 - April Showers
Make It Monday - Challenge #86 - Anything goes



Thanks so much for visiting my blog.  Please come back on Saturday, April 28 for the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Blog hop to see all the creations using this wonderful Cricut cartridge.  Have a super fantastic day and keep the inspiration going by creating!!

60 comments:

  1. Pretty card; beautiful shape. I have the AP cart and didn't realize it even had a card feature!! I better go look at that again. Thanks for entering the DCD challenge this week--Pat N.

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    1. I find it amazing we have so many things on this one cartridge and don't even realize it until we someone else's creation. Thanks so much Pat for the compliment and for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate the comments.

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  2. Hi Gloria, I love your card, the shape and cutout are beautiful! Thanks for visiting and for your lovely comments. Hugs

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  3. Gorgeous shape for this card - adds a feminine touch with the pretty color hues that you used & I love the decorated inside too!Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

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  4. love the shape of your card, and the colours, thanks for joining us at craft room challenge, Debi x

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  5. really gorgeous love the colorful
    thanks for playing with us at stamptacular sunday this week
    hugs
    céline

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  6. Hi Gloria, What a cute card. The flowers are so pretty. Hugs, Carol s.xx

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous! Glad you joined us at UIT this week!!

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  8. This is wonderful Gloria! So bright and cheerful and such a lovely sentiment...perfect for the occasion!
    Thanks for joining us at Ooh La La this week...good luck!
    Lizy DT x

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  9. This is absolutely AWESOME! I love it!!!! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM for a chance to win a second-prize!
    Rene :D

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  10. Great design! I love this shape.


    I’m stopping by from MIM. (I’m number 205)

    ~Cheryl~

    **I am having a give-away on my blog. Feel free to stop by if you are interested.**

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  11. Lovely card, super colour and shape. Thanks for sharing with us at OLLCB this week.

    Pat xx

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  12. What a beautiful card. I love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us over at DCD.

    hugs
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com

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  13. Very pretty card Gloria. I love the pretty pink and flowers. Thanks for sharing with us at TT this week :)

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  14. What a beautiful card! That cartridge is something I want to have but we don't get this here in the Netherlands!
    You did a great job!
    Thanks for joining us at DCD this week.
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Gerda for the lovely compliment. I can actually order the cartridge and send it to you myself. I checked with the company as there are several people in other countries who would like to have it. Do you have a Cricut? I use my Art Philosophy cartridge for every project I do; usually daily. The collection actually comes with 3 stamp sets and 3 dimensionals. It is a great deal. There are over 700 images on the AP cart. It is the reason I joined CTMH. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for leaving a comment. Have a fantastic day!!

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    2. Gloria,
      Can you tell me the price if I want him? And the the price to send it too the Netherlands?
      Thanks Gerda.

      P.s You can also mail me at gerda.b@online.nl

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    3. Gloria,
      Forgot, Yes I have 3 cricuts together with my daughter and the Gypsy!
      Gerda

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    4. Gloria,

      I'am now a new follower, will you follow me too?

      Gerda

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    5. Hi Gerda, I just sent you an email. I will look for your blog and follow you as well. Check out my email. Hopefully we can make this work for you. Have a fantastic day!!

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  15. Fantastic shaped card and such cheery colours. Saw you on MIM>.

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  16. Hello Gloria,
    lovely creation and pretty colours.
    Saw you at MIM also!
    Thank you for sharing with us at
    Craft-Room Challenge, good luck;-))m

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  17. Nicely done. I love my Cricut too and wish I had this cartridge. Thank you for sharing at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  18. This is gorgeous, I love the bright spring colours, and your design is fabulous. Good luck, and thanks for joining in with our Ink It challenge over at the Craft-Room.

    Maria x

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  19. I love the design of your card! You did a great job on choosing the papers and the way it is laid out, I love it :)

    Thank you for joining us in Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!

    ~ Amanda :)

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  20. this is a super cute card...love all the layers!
    thanks for playing at Stamptacular Sunday!

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  21. Very Pretty! Fabulous design and colors! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Love to Create Challenges!

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  22. what a fun card and LOVE the fun bright colors!!! perfect!! thanks sooo much for playing along at 365 Cards!!!

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  23. Beautiful card Gloria, so pretty and I love that shape.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
    hugs Mandy xx

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  24. So pretty! Thanks for playing at FTTC. :)

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  25. hello Gloria
    ...wht a beautiful card the shapes brilliant thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a lovely message ... and i became a follower.have a wonderful day hugs sassyx

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  26. Wow this is so cute! Way to use that stash! Thanks for playing along at Use It Tuesday!

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  27. Gloria, Very pretty. Thank you for the how-to always love knowing these things. Thank you also for playing in our April Anything Goes challenge on Art With No Boundaries. Hope you will come play with us again.
    :) Chris / CS Designs

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  28. Beautiful card...love the shape!
    Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Use It Tuesday
    hugz
    irini

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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