Thursday, May 3, 2012

Mojo Monday - Mother's Day Cards using Cricut Art Philosophy

Hello everyone.  I hope everyone is having a fantastic day.  I have been sick for several days; so this is my first attempt to create something even though I should be in bed.  I really felt the need to create today so I created Mother's Day Cards for my daughter and two daughter-in-laws.  I created two of the three so far.  

I decided to do the Mojo Monday challenge; which was to create a square or circle card or both.  I have never created either so I created both of them.  It was fun; but challenging.  It is much easier making a rectangular card or using a base that is already made.  This gave me a chance to try out some of the great cards on the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

There are 100 cards on this cartridge and I have only created 3 so far.  I wish I had purchased this cartridge before purchasing any others and it would have saved me a lot of money; but I wasn't aware it existed until February.  This cartridge is the best purchase I have ever made for my Cricut.  I haven't used the other cartridges since I discovered what I can do with this one.  I am sure I will use them sometime in the future; but I am having so much fun discovering the AP cart that I haven't needed the other ones.  I am also using this cartridge for my scrapbooking projects as well. 

I don't have any Mother Day stamps so I had to use the AP cartridge to make the letters. Everything on this card was created with the AP cartridge.  I joined CTMH because I fell in love with this cartridge and the stamp sets that are part of this collection.  My goal is to tell as many people as I can so they can enjoy it too.

Here are my creations for Mojo Monday Challenge 239.



Mojo Monday Sketch


I didn't really make a true circle; but it is a version of a round card.  It has a little different edging than the Mojo Monday card does and I placed my bow in a different place on the round one.  I didn't use a bow on the square one as it didn't look right.


I love all shades of purple and teal. This is actually the colors of CTMH Gypsy and Lagoon.  The photo doesn't show the exact color; but hopefully you can see the beauty of this paper.  This paper is actually a CTMH close out titled "Hooligans" - 12 - 12 x 12 pages of double sided patterned paper and 10 pages of card stock.  You can find it right now on my CTMH website for only $3.00 while supplies last. - Click hereFor all clearance products - Click Here while supplies last. 

I just received this paper packet a few days ago and I love it.  Both cards were created with this packet including the black for the card base.  Other colors in this packet are Pear (green) and Sunset (orange) with both patterned paper and card stock to match.

CTMH is the first paper and cardstock I have found that doesn't leave residue on my Cricut mat when cutting images.  I am very impressed with their high quality of products.  They are the best products I have found on the market so far and I would feel that way even if I didn't currently sell them.  These pages cut very nicely when cutting 1/2 inch letters as I have created here.  I haven't been able to do that in the past with the papers I have purchased.  I love this butterfly ribbon I found several months ago at Michaels.  It is the first time I have used it.

Close up of butterflies and ribbon.



Supplies used to create these two cards:

Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge for all the images on these two cards.

Both of the card bases were cut at 5 inches using AP card feature.
Paper and Cardstock - CTMH Hooligans 12 x 12 paper packet (Close out - Click here)
Butterfly striped ribbon - Craftsmart - found at Michaels several months ago
Lagoon ribbon - Offray from Joann's
Bling Baby Pearls - CTMH Bitty Opaques pearls
3D foam - Tombow USA
Adhesive - Tombow Glue pen to glue all the tiny letters and Tombo Mono Adhesive


I am entering these two cards in the following challenges:

Mojo Monday - Challenge 239
365 Cards - Day 63 - My Greatest Talent
Flourishes - Timeless Tuesday #167 - Butterflies
Deep Ocean Challenge - Challenge #24 - Punches/Dies
Shopping Our Stash - #50 - Mother's Day or anything girly
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Ribbon or Twine
Incy Wincy Designs - Mother's Day or Girlie
Kaboodle Doodles - Challenge #117 - Add some dimensions
Lexi's Creations - Challenge #64 - Lace or Ribbon/or both
Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #78 -Anything goes
Make It Monday - MIM #87 - Anything Goes
My Craft Spot - #54 - Mother's Day
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Use a Kaleidoscope of Colours
Papercraft Star - Challenge #95 - Mother's Day
Crafts And Me Challenges - Challenge #82 - Favorite Colour Combo
Crafty Creation Challenges -  Challenge #168 - Mother's Day Cards/Gifts
Wishcraft Cards - Week #17 - Waste not Wednesday's


Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.  I hope you enjoyed my cards and maybe someone will be inspired to create something just for fun.  It doesn't have to be perfect.  I am still trying to learn to let go of expecting perfection.  Just do it and enjoy the process.   I love to read your comments and I always send back a reply.  Have a wonderful day and Keep On Creating!!! 

66 comments:

  1. Lovely cards Gloria. Both are great card shapes and you have made the sketches your own .
    BRING CTMH to Australia PLEASE !
    hugs
    Shirley-Anne

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  2. PS ..thanks for sharing on Make it Monday ..

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  3. Hello Gloria. Two beautiful cards and what fantastic colours you have used, love them both. Beautifully created and I love the little butterflies and ribbon.
    Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations and good luck. Have a lovely day.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  4. What a pretty card. I love the colours. Thanks for joining us at INCY WINCY this week. Good Luck.
    Hugs
    Sheryl DT xx

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  5. hi gloria
    thanks so much for your wonderful comments...i have a dded a link to your site on my sidebar and i am now your newest follower....have a fab weekend
    tracey x

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    1. Thanks so much Tracey!! I appreciate the lovely comments here as well. Thanks for being a new follower and for the link on your sidebar!! Wow!!! Have a fantastic day!!

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  6. Beautiful cards Gloria.Love your colour choices and pretty butterflies.Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot.
    Jayne x

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  7. What a lovely card! Thanks so mush for joining our Ribbon challenge at CCC this fortnight! Hope you'll come and join our next challenges as well! Ani

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  8. Great color combination! Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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  9. Both of your cards are delightful. So glad you are enjoying your CTMH cricuit cartridge. I also have one but have not used it too often. You have inspired me. Thanks for joining us this week at Lexi's Creations. Hope to see you again soon.

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  10. very bright and colourful - great contrast between the lilacs and black! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Sarah.

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  11. This is a bright card love the purple & black.
    Great ribbon.

    thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations

    Tracey DT

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  12. Beautiful cards! Love the color combo and those butterflies!
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot this week!
    Candy
    http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  13. Lovely color palette! Thank you for playing along with Creative Card Crew's ribbon challenge!

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  14. WoW, these are fabulous ... love that striking color combination, too! Great job!!

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  15. wow, these are awesome...fabulous job on your first attempt of circle/square cards...thanks so much for playing along with us at Mojo Monday!

    enjoy *~*

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  16. Wow! Love this color combo! So happy you joined us this week at Shopping Our Stash with your lovely card!

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  17. Hi Gloria :) Carly's mom, Kris here. What a pretty blog you have!! And WOWIE, you already have 32 comments on just this post! :) I love cricut creations... yours are lovely!!

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    1. Hi Kristine, I was just telling my husband about your daughter. I am so impressed with her sketching ability. That is my biggest challenge, trying to figure out what to do on a card. She is so talented. I am sure you are proud of her. I love your website as well. I have only had my Cricut 4 months; but I love it. Thanks so much for the lovely compliment and for stopping by my blog. I appreciate the support. I plan to do one of Carly's sketches; but it may be in June after vacation. I am trying to finish a couple other projects. Thanks again. Have a great day!!

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  18. Gloria .Fabulous cards you have created for your girls :) I love the color combo and the shapes! Thanks for stopping by and I'm one of your followers :)

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  19. Beautiful cards Gloria! I don;t have that Cricut cartridge but I just might have to check it out. Hoe you are feeling better very soon. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    1. Thanks Donna for the compliment. I have the handbook and a video on here if you want to check out the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. CTMH is the only company that sells it and we offer a lot of specials to go with it. Send me an email if you would like to purchase to make sure you get all the specials with it. Have a fantastic day!!

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  20. Lovely cards. Thanks for playing along with us at Kaboodle Doodles this week.

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  21. Hi Gloria. Thanks for visiting me and following. I've become a follower. Your cards are delightful. Beautiful colours and I particularly like the shape of the "round" one. Nice shape.

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  22. Lovin' all the butterflies! Thanks for joining along with FTTC :)

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  23. Lovely hue!
    Thanks for joining us at 365cards!
    ~Michelle

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  24. Lovely colors, Gloria, the butterflies are lovely! Thanks for joining us this week for the Papercraft Star "Mother's Day" challenge and sharing your card.

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  25. Great card, Gloria.
    Thanks for participating in the Timeless Tuesday Challenge.
    Hugs and smiles

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  26. great cards love the different shapes thanks so much for joining us at deep ocean this week
    hugs sara x x

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  27. Lovely cards, such gorgeous colours! Thanks for joining in with my WNW challenge hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  28. What great cards! The splashes of bright colour look fabulous!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  29. Gorgeous cards....my fav colour, too!Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations this time and good luck!
    Hugs Jo x
    DT

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  30. these are lovely. wonderful work!

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  31. Both cards are gorgeous! I love the colors you used.


    ~Cheryl~

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

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  32. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me with this fabulous creation. Hugs...Mona

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  33. Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations this time!

    Chrizette
    DT Member
    Celestial Things

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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