Thursday, March 28, 2013

Thank You Cards With CTMH Clementine Paper Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge



Hello Friends and Crafters.  I hope everyone is enjoying their life and finding time to craft.  I wish I had more time to create; but everyday life seems to take over and time just gets away.  I created these cards several weeks ago; but haven't had time to post them until now.  I like this simple style and I love this CTMH Clementine paper.  It is one of my favorites in the fall Idea book and was carried over to our new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book; which is now available for you to place orders for all your favorite products.  This stamp set is also one of my favorites - D1525 CTMH Casual Expressions.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 


 
Supplies used to create this card are:

Die Cuts - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Paper - CTMH Clementine
Cardstock for die cuts - CTMH Sorbet and CTMH Twilight
Stamp Sets - D1525 Casual Expressions - Occasions (One of my favorites)
Ribbon - Celebrate It
Punch for edge - Martha Stewart - Punch Around the Page


I am entering these cards in the following challenges:




Be sure to check out the tabs at the top of my blog for free videos, tutorials and specials.  I have an April special starting and several free products to give away in the month of April to celebrate my one year anniversary with CTMH.  Watch for the link to register for my free drawings for CTMH products.


Thanks for visiting my blog.  I really love reading your comments.  If you leave your blog address; I will visit your blog as well.  I would love to have you as a follower and will do the same for you.  Have a fabulous weekend. 


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


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Monday, March 25, 2013

Door Hanger Using CTMH Chantilly With Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridges

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #55 - Anything Goes But A Card.

Hi there.  This is a very special day for me.  I am celebrating my one year anniversary with Close To My Heart (CTMH)!  This past year has been an awesome experience.  I am grateful for this experience and for all of you - my customers, my followers and everyone who has supported me in blog land.  I cherish each of you.  You are a loving, supportive, kind and generous group of people.  You have given me such joy and acceptance since I joined you a year ago.  Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!  Scroll down for my free gifts and specials for the remainder of March and April to celebrate my anniversary with CTMH.

I hope all of you are having fun creating and enjoying your life.  It is another beautiful day in Southern CA.  I actually had time to spend with my husband last Sunday; which is rare.  We went to lunch and then to the beach for a walk.  It was so nice outside.  We were just talking about our whale watching trip we took several years ago and how we would like to go again.  I won a free trip for sighting the first whale that day; but we didn't go back to use the winning ticket.  While talking about it; we were blessed with a wonderful surprise - A Grey whale and over 15-20 dolphins were swimming fairly close to the shore.  This was the first time we have seen a Grey whale close up near the shore.  It was breathtaking!!  We were in awe of their beauty!  It has been a while since I saw dolphins there as well.  It reminded me that I need to take more time to enjoy nature; especially the beach.  They weren't close enough for pictures or I would show them to you.
 
It is another fabulous week for Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge 55 - Anything Goes But A Card.  Our sponsors this week are Meljen's Designs, Bugaboo Stamps and SkDigis.  I hope you will take time to enter our challenge this week.  Be sure to check out all the wonderful creations by our Design team.  Our Guest Designer this week is Chrissy.  Check out her blog as well.  If you would like to be a Guest Designer; please add GDT behind your name when you enter the challenge.  Good luck to everyone who enters. 
 
I chose Meljen's Designs "Fancy Butterfly" for my image this week.  I had a challenge with this one since I normally create cards and scrapbook pages.  This is my first time to create something else.  It was fun.  I changed my mind about six times before finally making this door hanger for my granddaughter's birthday.  I didn't cut the slit in it yet.  I decided to wait and let her mother do that in case she wants to hang it somewhere else.  I am sure her other three kids will want me to create them one after they see hers; which I look forward to doing.  The grandkids always love and appreciate anything I create; even if it looks terrible to me.  LOL!
 
Door Hanger 
These colors are actually pastels; but I can't get the color to come out correctly on the photo.

 
 
 
Supplies used to create this door hanger are:
 
Door Hanger - Used Tag on Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and cut a 2 in hole in top.
Die Cuts except Alphabet - Cricut Artiste Cartridge was used for all the die cuts except Alphabet.
Name - Cricut Hanna Montana (They have a shadow for their letters.)
Border at bottom - We R Memory Keepers "Doily" punch
Cardstock - CTMH Heavenly Blue, Buttercup, Pear and White Daisy
Butterflies - Meljens Designs "Fancy Butterfly"
 
CTMH Markers
Sky
Pear
 
Copics Marker
Y21 Buttercup (CTMH hasn't gotten this one yet; but it is coming.)
 
Sentiment - DRS Designs
Ribbon - Simplicity.com (Flat Venice Lace)
Bling - Recollections
Ink - CTMH Buttercup and Pear
 
 
I am entering my creation in the following challenges:
 
  
 
I am celebrating my 1 year anniversary with CTMH today - Monday - March 25th

For Everyone Who Orders $50 through my "Join button" on my CTMH website now through April - I will place your name in a drawing for $25 in FREE CTMH products of your choice.
Click here to order

Be sure to click the "Join button" for whatever month you are ordering - March for March and April for April  (I only need 5 orders to honor this prize.)

Be sure to read my blog post every Monday for more drawings for April.
 
I have 4 New specials to celebrate my one year CTMH anniversary:
  • FREE B Size Stamp set with  $50 purchase - Retail $9.95 
  • FREE C Size Stamp set with $75 purchase - Retail $13.95
  • FREE D Size Stamp set with $100 purchase - Retail $17.95
  • FREE $25 in CTMH products with $150 purchase - Retail $25.00
  • Check out  "While Supplies Last" under Shop column on my CTMH website.  http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com for fabulous deals.  Items as low as $1.50 or less on clearance.  Changes frequently; so check as often as you can.
  • Choose between two different clubs to earn free CTMH products. 
    • Kit Of The Month Club - Earn a free ink pad or set of 2 markers monthly for 5 months.
      • Earn a stamp set of your choice at the end of the 5 months.
    • Rewards Club - You choose your shopping level; which can be as little as $10 a month.
      • Earn $25 in free CTMH products after you reach purchases of $150.
      •  
  • Stamp of the Month is only $5 with a $50 purchase or you can purchase it alone for $17.95.
  • Be sure to click the "Join" button on my CTMH website main page when ordering to qualify for specials and drawings.  This helps me to continue providing you with free products.

I love this company and I am very grateful to the wonderful opportunity they offer anyone wanting to join.  It is currently only $49 to join and you get approx. $156 in free products.  It was $99 when I joined a year ago today.  A lot has changed since then.  CTMH is always searching for ways to improve our products and create the products we ask them to create.  If you are interested in joining a company that gives you love, support, training, friendships, encouragement and so much more - then check it out by clicking on this link. http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com/p/join-fun.html. 
 

Join my team in April and you will receive 4 free Stamp Of The Month sets.  They are the ones featured in our current Idea book for the months of April, May, June and July.  Talk about an awesome deal!!  These are in addition to the $156 in free products already included in the kit.   Email me if you are interested and I can walk you through the process. 
 
 
Thank you so much for visiting my blog.  I hope you will check out the tabs at the top of the page for free videos and free tutorials to help you in creating your projects.  I would love to have you as a follower.  Leave me a comment with your blog address and I will follow you as well.  Email or call me with any questions you might have.  I will be glad to answer them.
 

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

 
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Monday, March 18, 2013

Easel Card Using CTMH Clementine, Cricut Artiste, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridges

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #54 - Easter.

Hi to all my followers, friends, family and readers.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I have been playing catch up since my mom left last Sunday.  It has been very quiet around here with just me during the days.  Our weather has been in the 90's the past several days in Southern CA.  I hope that isn't a sign of what our summer will be.  I wanted Spring weather to last for at least 2 - 3 more months.  I am not fond of the hot weather. 
 
We are having a fabulous new Challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge #54 - Easter.   Our sponsor this week is Eureka Stamps.  I hope you will take time to enter our challenge this week.  Be sure to check out all the wonderful creations by our Design team.  Our Guest Designer this week is Chrissy.  Be sure to check out her blog for all her wonderful creations.  If you would like to be a Guest Designer; please add GDT behind your name when you enter the challenge.  Good luck to everyone who enters. 
 
I chose to use Eureka Stamps "Bunny With Flowers".  I love to combine the digi stamps with rubber stamps.  I used a sentiment from DRS Designs; which is a rubber stamp I have had for several months.  This is the first chance I have had to use it. 

Easel Card

 
 
Front When Closed
 
 
 
Inside

 
 
 
Supplies used to create this card:
 
Doily, Border and Inside Sentiment Die Cuts: Cricut Artiste Cartridges
Flower Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy
Paper - CTMH Clementine
Cardstock - CTMH Sorbet (card base), Crème Brulee and White Daisy
Inks Used - CTMH Sorbet, Crème Brulee
Image - Eureka Stamps "Bunny With Flowers"
Sentiment - DRS Designs
 
CTMH Markers
Cotton Candy Light
Sorbet Light
Topiary
 
Copics 
E23, E25
 
Pearls - Studio 112
 
 
 
I am entering this card in the following challenges: 
 
 
 
  • Check out  "While Supplies Last" under Shop column on my CTMH website.  http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com for fabulous deals.  Items as low as $1.50 or less on clearance.  Changes frequently; so check as often as you can.
  • Choose between two different clubs to earn free CTMH products. 
    • Kit Of The Month Club - Earn a free ink pad or set of 2 markers monthly for 5 months.
      • Earn a stamp set of your choice at the end of the 5 months.
    • Rewards Club - You choose your shopping level; which can be as little as $10 a month.
      • Earn $25 in free CTMH products after you reach purchases of $150.
  • Stamp of the Month is only $5 with a $50 purchase or you can purchase it alone for $17.95.
  • Be sure to click the "Join" button on my CTMH website main page when ordering.  This helps me to continue providing you with free products.
  • I have 4 specials this month:
    • FREE Ink pad with a $50 purchase
    • FREE A Size Stamp set with $75 purchase
    • FREE B Size Stamp set with $100 purchase
    • FREE $25 in CTMH products with $150 purchase 
 
 
Thanks so much for visiting my blog.  I appreciate your wonderful compliments or comments and for taking the time to leave one here.  Be sure to leave me your blog address and I will do my best to drop by and leave you a comment/compliment as well.  Also, be sure to join my followers while you are here today and let me know so I can follow you too.  Have a fabulous week! 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!! 
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

New - Sister Act Card Challenge - DT Call

 There's A New Kid (Blog) in town - starting soon - with "Anything Goes" Challenges every week!!

Welcome Jenny and Tricia!  We are so happy to have you as part of our blogging world.
 
 
 
Follow the Link Sister Act Card Challenge for more information
or enter for their Design Team
at Sister Act Card Challenge DT Call.  Good luck everyone.

 
 
I am excited to have this opportunity to apply for the DT and have chosen 3 of my favorite cards to enter.  I didn't realize how hard it would be to choose just 3 cards.  I think many of them become my favorites after I spend time making them.  I am sure that happens to all of you as well.
 
I chose a variety of different designs which include the Center Step Card, a regular card and a Magic Card.  I love all styles of cards; but I have to say my two favorites styles are the Center Step Card and the Magic Card.  They are so much fun to create.  I try to finish the inside of each card I create at the time I create it; so it is finished and ready to use.

 
 
My first card is a Center Step Card.  This card is combining many different dies together, a digi stamp as well as a CTMH stamped image.  I used the Cricut Artiste for the butterflies, Spellbinders for the frame and flower dies.  I also stamped the sentiment with CTMH Hooray Bouquet (retired stamp).
 
Center Step Card
 
 
Inside card 1
 
 
 
I chose my second card because I love the simple and elegant look of die cuts and punches on the same card.  I also used markers to color the image.  The image and sentiment are both digi stamps.
 
Regular Card   
 
 
 
Inside Card 2
 
 

My 3rd choice is the Magic Card which I love for the elegance of the laced look edges and the simplicity of how it fits together. This was created for Thanksgiving using my Cricut Artiste for the outside sentiment, Cricut Art Philosophy for the flowers, digi for the pretty lady (already colored) and two digi stamps for the inside sentiments.
 
 Magic Card (Center piece opens up from bottom.)
 
 
Inside Card 3
 
 
 
 
These are my 3 cards I have chosen which show both the outside and inside as well.  I am excited about this DT call and can't wait to see who is chosen to be part of this wonderful new team!!  No matter who is chosen; I know the team will be great with all of the awesome entries.  Good luck to everyone. 
 
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!! 
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Monday, March 11, 2013

Good Luck "Side Step Card" Using Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #53 - Include A Shamrock.

Hi to all my friends, family, followers and crafters.  I hope everyone is having a great time crafting and staying warm and dry.  It is rainy and cold here again in Southern CA as I write this on Friday.  Maybe it will clear up by Monday when this is published. 

It is time for another wonderful week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge #53 - Include A Shamrock.  Be sure to check out all the gorgeous creations by the other members of the DT.  They are a very creative bunch!!  Our sponsors this week are Milk Coffee and SK Digis.  Both of these sponsors have some incredible digi stamps; so be sure to check them out.  If you would like to be considered as a guest designer; please add GDT behind your name when entering the challenge. 

I had a challenge finding a shamrock; but finally found a tag on the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  There are 3 leaf and 4 leaf shamrocks.  I think they both are considered Good Luck; which was what  I wanted for my card.  I chose Milk Coffee "Charlotte And Butterfly"; which I think is adorable.  A tutorial for this "Side Step Card" by Norma is found here.  I changed mine with the smaller piece on the left side and made it 2 inches on one side and 4 inches on the other side. 



Inside Card


Inside Top Half


Inside Bottom Half

I used the following supplies for this card:
Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Paper - CTMH Lucy (Retired)
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy for Sentiments, CTMH Cotton Candy and Sweet Leaf
Stamp Set Outside - CTMH Casual Expression - D1525
Stamp Set Inside - Top - CTMH Hooray Bouquet (retired)
Sentiment Inside Bottom - Eureka Stamps
CTMH Markers
Cotton Candy, Cotton Candy Light
Crème Brulee, Crème Brulee Dark
Sweet Leaf
Copic Markers
E0000, E000
Bling - CTMH Glitter Gems - Z1807 (Pink)
Punches for inside - WeR Memory Keepers - Doily
Flowers - Iamroses.com
Pink Bling Swirls - Want2scrap.com



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

  • Check out  "While Supplies Last" under Shop column on my CTMH website.  http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com for fabulous deals.  Items as low as $1.50 or less on clearance.  Changes frequently; so check as often as you can. 
  • Choose between two different clubs to earn free CTMH products. 
    • Kit Of The Month Club - Earn a free ink pad or set of 2 markers monthly for 5 months.
      • Earn a stamp set of your choice at the end of the 5 months.
    • Rewards Club - You choose your shopping level; which can be as little as $10 a month.
      • Earn $25 in free CTMH products after you reach purchases of $150.
  • Stamp of the Month is only $5 with a $50 purchase or you can purchase it alone for $17.95.
  • Be sure to click the "Join" button on my CTMH website main page when ordering.  This helps me to continue providing you with free products.
  • I have 4 specials this month:
    • FREE Ink pad with a $50 purchase
    • FREE A Size Stamp set with $75 purchase
    • FREE B Size Stamp set with $100 purchase
    • FREE $25 in CTMH products with $150 purchase

 Thank you for visiting my blog.  I hope you found it helpful.  Check out the tabs at the top of the page for Tutorials, Videos and much more.  I appreciate all of my followers.  I love your wonderful compliments and words of encouragement.  Please leave me your link to your blog and I will do my best to visit and leave you a comment as well.
Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!
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Monday, March 4, 2013

Friend Card As Center Step Card Using Cricut Artiste and Art Philosophy Cartridges

DT Project For Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #52 - Red And Green Plus A Ribbon.

Hello.  I hope everyone is doing well and taking time to create!!  The weather has been beautiful here in Southern CA; which makes me feel a little guilty because so many are having horrible weather.  I hope everyone drives safe and stays warm wherever you are. 

This is the last week of my Mother's visit as she will be flying home on March 10th.  She has been here for almost 2 months and in some ways it seems like just yesterday that she arrived.  Part of me wants her to stay and part of me needs a break from so much responsibility of another person.  She has a great life in MO with family and friends there; so I know she wants to go home.  It just feels like we never have enough time together when she is here.

It's another fabulous week for Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Challenge #52 - Theme Red and Green plus a Ribbon.  Our sponsors for this challenge are QKR Stampede.  Our Guest DT this week is Dayana Marin.  Visit her blog to see her beautiful creations.  If you would like to be considered as a Guest Designer; please add GDT behind your name when you enter our challenge. 

I chose QKR Stampede digi "Picking Flowers" for my image on this card.  I had a lot of fun with this card.  I wanted to punch the edges; but it almost broke my punch trying to punch through two layers of cardstock/paper.  The free top inside sentiment is from Hannelie Desert Diva blog and the bottom free inside sentiment is unknown from an Internet search.  Here is the link for tutorial for Center Step Card.


Inside of Center Step Card 


Center Step Card From The Side


Inside Top of Card

Inside Bottom of Card



Supplies used for this card are:

Die Cuts inside sentiments - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Butterflies - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Papers - K & Company - Kelly Panacci
Cardstock for Butterflies - Ruby
Frame on front - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight
Flowers on front - Spellbinders Shapeabilities (S5-067) Anamone Flower Topper Dies
Card Base - 6 x 12 before cutting/folding
Cardstock - Base card is CTMH Cotton Candy
Cardstock for sentiment - CTMH White Daisy
Cardstock for outer layer of sentiment - CTMH Ruby
Image - QKR Stampede digi "Picking Flowers"
Stamp Sentiment outside - CTMH Hooray Bouquet (Retired) (D1491)
Sentiments Inside:
Top Image - Hannelie Desert Diva blog
Bottom Image - Unknown from Internet Search for free digi stamps 

CTMH Markers 
Cotton Candy and Cotton Candy Light
New England Ivy Light
Pear
Creme Brulee
Ruby

Copic Markers
Face - E0000, E000, E02
Basket - E11, E13
Yellow Flowers - Y11 

Glitter on Butterflies - CTMH Glitz Stardust (Z1313)
Bling - Want2scrap.com
Ribbon - Offray



I am entering this card in the following challenges:



  


 My March Specials
Four Fabulous Specials for you this month.
Club Members will need to place a separate order to take advantage of this special.
All orders must be placed through the "Join" button for March Orders on My CTMH website.
http://purpleglocreations.ctmh.com

Send me an email at purpleglocreations@socal.rr.com with your choice of free item after you have placed your order.


1.  FREE ink pad of your choice with a $50 order


2.  FREE A Size Stamp set of your choice with a $75 order
Example of A size stamp

3.  FREE B Size Stamp set of your choice with a $100 order
Example of B size stamp set




4.  FREE $25 in free CTMH hostess products of your choice with your $150 order. 



 And You will Also Qualify For The March Stamp Of The Month for only $5 with any of these four specials.



March Stamp Of The Month 

Find Great Projects for SOTM - Click here.
Scroll down on link above to see project directions.

SOTM only $5 with a purchase of $50 or you can purchase for $17.95 with no other purchase required.






  



Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.  I love reading all your wonderful compliments.  I feel blessed to have such a fabulous group of crafters/followers and for the terrific community we have.  I am so happy to be a part of this crafting community. 

I hope you will take the time to explore my blog.  I try to provide you with tutorials, videos and other ideas to help you with your creativity.  I love the inspiration from others and hope you enjoy mine as well.  I promise I will add more in the near future.



Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!! 

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