Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Get Well Card Using Cricut Art Philosophy and DS4J "Thinking About You" Digi


Hello to everyone reading this post.  Thanks so much for dropping by my blog.  I created this card for my brother in law.  I saw this spotted dog and had to use him on something!  LOL!  DS4J have such awesome digital stamps.  I don't know how I created before I found digital stamps.  I guess I used mostly CTMH Clear acrylix stamps.  Now I combine them to get the best of both worlds.  I know I am completely spoiled.  

You still have time to enter in the Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 97  Black and White.   I love black and white cards.  I think they look awesome.  Be sure to check out both DT teams.  Mine is on the Mid-Challenge DS4J team; but both teams have created some really gorgeous cards.  I used a border on the front and inside; with black behind it.  It doesn't look like the border I used; because I used patterned paper.   I never realized how it looked until I went to do the post.  I had forgotten to write down the border I used.  I pulled up the design on my Cricut Explore; or I would never have figured it out.  LOL! 




Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cuts - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; except the front image circle.  
Scalloped Circle on Front - Cricut AP Cartridge pg. 31; #M45BEB Cricut Explore
Rectangles - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg. 44; #M47638 Cricut Explore
Borders - Cricut AP Cart pg. 62; #M3F8E2 Cricut Explore
Rectangle Frame inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg. 54; #M40A1F
Circle with image - Nellies Multi Frames Circle

Paper - DCWV The Midnight Chic
Cardstock - CTMH Black, White Daisy
Image - DS4J "Thinking About You" Digi
Inside Sentiments - CTMH Thoughtful Tidings S1202 (Retired)
and CTMH For Every Occasion D1187 ( Retired)
Baker's Twine - CTMH Neutral Metallic Baker's Twine Z1921
Bling - CTMH Durable Artisan Studs (Z1816)




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - For The Boys (1 of 2)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Polka Dots (3 of 3)
Fairy Tale Challenge - Use a Digital Image (No limit)
Fussy and Fancy - Words (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafting At The Weekend -  Anything Goes (1 of 3) Saturday
Di's Digi Designs - Dies and/or punches (2 of 3)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Option Use A Sentiment (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Cards for Men (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/Option Christmas in July (No limit)
The Crazy Challenge - Die Cuts/Punches (4 of 4)
Whoopsi Daisy - 2 or more Dies (1 of 3)
City Crafter Challenge - Animal Magic (No limit) (Tuesday)
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Die Cuttin Divas - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Digi Choosday Challenge - Lots of Layers (1 of 2)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (1 of 4)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)


NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT Available in August 2014
Stayed tune for updates

Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge (Collection) From CTMH Consultants Only!
Comes with 3 D size Coordinating Stamp sets and a 12 x 12 pack of White Daisy Cardstock.


One of the cards on Cricut Artfully Sent




July Stamp of The Month
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase.
"Circus Alphabet"


Artwork Using July SOTM 
Circus Alphabet





Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.
Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.
Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $99.

Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.

Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.

Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created. 





Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I love reading your loving comments; and appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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



Saturday, July 26, 2014

Christmas Card Using NEW CTMH Snowhaven Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy and Artiste Cartridges

DS4J Christmas Challenge - FREE Digi Each Monthly

Hello friends!  I hope everyone is doing well.  I have been creating a lot of cards lately.  I still have a birthday card to create for my step son.  I have a much bigger challenge creating for the men in my life.  LOL!  It is much easier to create for all the women.  I guess most women probably feel that way.  
This is my 7th Christmas card that I have created this year; so far.  I love having a monthly Christmas challenge; so I can get a head start on my cards.  I really don't like waiting till the last minute every year; but it seems it happens a lot.  DS4J provides you with a FREE digital stamp each month when you enter.  All you have to do is email Desire; as noted on the website.  Once you have entered one challenge; then you will automatically get the next month FREE.  What a fabulous way to build your digi stash; as well as complete those Christmas cards ahead of time.

CTMH has a new Annual Idea book coming out August 1st; and we have nine fabulous papers; plus a lot of the Fundamental Paper sets to match all our cardstock.  We have several card kits; 8 scrapbook kits; 4 new Embossing folders and 5 new colors of cardstock, ink and reinkers; plus so much more!  I love all the new colors.  I have used one of the Christmas colors; that also has papers that will work for other occasions as well.  I hope you enjoy my Christmas Easel card.  Look for the tutorial on the tabs above.


This was free for July in the 2014 Christmas Challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy
FREE Digi each month when you play along with this Christmas challenge.


Front of Card closed
Using CTMH NEW Snowhaven Paper Pack (Available August 1, 2014)



Inside of card closed


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:
Image frame - Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges
Rectangles - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge - pg. 44 or #M47638 Cricut Explore
Scalloped Circle - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge - pg. 31 or #M45BEB
Borders - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge - pg. 54  or #M4620A
Scalloped Rectangle - Cricut Artiste - pg. 79 or #M39E25

Candy Canes - stamped and cut by hand
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Cranberry and NEW Glacier (available August 1)
Paper - NEW CTMH Snowhaven (available August 1, 2014)
Inks - CTMH Cranberry, Lagoon and NEW Glacier (available August 1)
Outside Sentiment - CTMH Just For The Holiday (D1380) retired
Inside Sentiment - CTMH Christmas Village - D1554
Bling - Recollections

Markers
Bow - CTMH Ruby
Tree - BG11
Tree decorations - BG15
Cats - W1, W3, Touch Twin WG4
Tree Trunk - E23


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Monday)
Craftin Desert Diva's - Christmas in July (No limit)
Craft Your Passion - Christmas In July (1 of 3)
Lexi's Creations - Christmas in July (1 of 2)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/Option Christmas in July (No limit)
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Holidays (1 of 3)
The Crazy Challenge - Die Cuts/Punches (3 of 4)
City Crafter Challenge - Christmas In July (No limit) (Tuesday)
Clear It Out - Christmas in July/Glittery Sparkly Things (candy canes with glitter) (1 of 3)
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Hand Colored Image (3 of 3) 
Deep Ocean Challenge - Lots of Layers (No limit)
Die Cuttin Divas - Christmas in July (1 of 3)
Digi Choosday Challenge - Christmas in July (1 of 2)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (Rectangle or square) (3 of 4)
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Christmas in July (1 of 2)
Just Inspirational Challenges - 3 layers or More (No limit)
Papertake Weekly - It's A Jolly Christmas (1 of 5)
Twisted Tuesday - Christmas/Twist - Use a tree or green bow (No limit)
Add a Little Dazzle - Christmas cards in non-traditional colors  (No Limit) (Wednesday)
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Crafting For All Seasons - Christmas in July (1 of 3)
Hambo Hoedown - Christmas in July (1 of 1)
Moo-Mania and More - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Sisterhood Of Crafters - Die Cuts/Punches (3 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
Aud Sentiments - Christmas in July (1 of 5) (Thursday)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Christmas in July (1 entry per day)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Bloggers - Christmas in July (No limit)
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Polka Dots (2 of 2)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Polka Dots (2 of 3)
Fairy Tale Challenge - Use a Digital Image (No limit)
Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge - Christmas In July (1 of 2)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Wags 'n Whiskers - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - Christmas Link Up Party (July)



NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in August 2014
Stayed tune for updates
You can email me if you are interested.  I will add you to my list and notify you when it is available.  Email is purpleglocreations (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com.

FREE NEW Annual Idea Book 2014 With Each Cartridge order
194 pages of Fabulous Artwork and Products

Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge (Collection) Only From CTMH
Comes with 3 D size Stamp sets and a 12 x 12 pack of White Daisy Cardstock (24 pack I think)


One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.





Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase.
"Circus Alphabet"


Artwork Using July SOTM 
Circus Alphabet






Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.

Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.

Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $99.

Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.

Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.


Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created. 



Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I love your loving comments; and I appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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

JOIN IN MY CELEBRATION FOR ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS!
TAKE TIME TO REGISTER ABOVE BY ADDING YOUR LINK OR LEAVING ME A COMMENT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BLOG.  I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN.   CLICK ON HOME TO FIND THE LINK.





Hello card Using CTMH NEW Seaside Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge


Hello to all of my followers!  It has been super hot here in Southern CA; as I know it has been over most of US.  I can't believe it is almost the end of July.  My brother in law, Darrell, is gradually getting his strength back; but still trying to heal after his stem cell transplant for his cancer.  It is a very slow recovery process.  I appreciate all of your prayers for him and my sister Becky. 

I found out I have GERD/Acid Reflux and have been in severe pain for 6 weeks.  I had been to my dentist plus two physicians before they figured out what was wrong.  It started in my mouth; rather than in my stomach.  It then traveled to my throat and then to my esophagus.  I never realized something like this could be so painful.  I started on medication; and I hope it starts working soon.  I try to keep busy with creating cards; which distracts me from my pain.  Unfortunately; working on the computer isn't as distracting as I would like it to be.  

I made this card for my other sister, Alice and her husband Kenny.  When Alice thinks someone isn't listening to her; she says "Hel------loooooo!" to get their attention.  She did that with us one time we were visiting and so now we say that to each other; when we want someones attention.  It is hard to get a large group of people to listen; when several of us are together.  It is very hilarious when she says it; so I thought this would be a cute card to send her and her husband.

I used an old sketch from Mojo Monday 242.  I used our New CTMH Seaside paper; which will be available August 1, 2014.  I also used the NEW CTMH Glacier cardstock.  We have 5 new colors and they are just gorgeous!  

Using CTMH "A Bowwow" stamp set A1126 retired 
and CTMH Seaside Paper available Aug 1, 2014


Inside Card
Using CTMH "You Are My Happy" CC1025 (retired)
and CTMH Seaside Paper available Aug 1, 2014





Supplies used to create this card are:

Dies
Border - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge - pg. 81 or #M3E171 for Cricut Explore
Sentiment shape inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge - pg. 51 or #M34790 for Cricut Explore

Paper - NEW CTMH Seaside (Available August 1, 2014)
Cardstock - NEW CTMH Glacier (Available Aug 1), White Daisy, Sorbet
Outside Sentiment - CTMH A Bowwow (A1126) retired
Inside Sentiment - CTMH You Are My Happy (CC1025) retired
Buttons - Buttons Galore
Ink - NEW CTMH Glacier and Lagoon

Markers
Birdhouse - B000, B00, B01
Flowers & Hello sign - CTMH Sorbet and Sorbet Light
Grass - CTMH Sweet Leaf



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes/Buttons (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Digi Makeover Challenge - Die Cuts and Punches (No limit)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/Option Christmas in July (No limit)
The Crazy Challenge - Die Cuts/Punches (2 of 4)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Hand Colored Image (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Lots of Layers (No limit)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (Rectangle or square) (Can I add Square Easel cards?) (2 of 4)
Just Inspirational Challenges - 3 layers or More (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafty Creations - Just For Fun (2 of 2)
Moo-Mania and More - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Sisterhood Of Crafters - Die Cuts/Punches (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
4 Krafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)
Artbymiran - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Polka Dots (1 of 2)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Polka Dots (1 of 3)
Docerela Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Fairy Tale Challenge - Use a Digital Image (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Wags 'n Whiskers - Anything Goes (1 of 2)


NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in August 2014
Stayed tune for updates
You can email me if you are interested.  I will add you to my list and notify you when it is available.  Email is purpleglocreations (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com.

FREE NEW Annual Idea Book 2014 With Each Cartridge order
194 pages of Fabulous Artwork and Products

Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge (Collection) Only From CTMH
Comes with 3 D size Stamp sets and a 12 x 12 pack of White Daisy Cardstock (24 pack)



One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.



July Stamp of The Month
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase.
"Circus Alphabet"


Artwork Using July SOTM 
Circus Alphabet




Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.

Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.

Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $99.

Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.

Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.


Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created. 


Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I love reading your loving comments; and appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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

JOIN IN MY CELEBRATION FOR ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS!
TAKE TIME TO REGISTER ABOVE BY ADDING YOUR LINK OR LEAVING ME A COMMENT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BLOG.  I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN.   CLICK ON HOME TO FIND THE LINK.




Card Inspired By A Song/Movie Using CTMH Jubilee, Ariana Papers, Cricut Art Philosophy and Artbooking Cartridge


Hello friends.  It has been really hot in Southern CA and I imagine for most parts of US.  I hope everyone is keeping cool.  It is really hard to get outside and enjoy the summer when it is 100 or more.  It was 107 here yesterday.  

I had a lot of fun creating this card.  I used Ellie Mae Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies movie/TV show as inspiration for coloring Kenny K "Farmer's Daughter" Digi and the song "Born Country" by Alabama.  I thought these two worked well together.  I am a country girl at heart; so I really enjoyed creating this card. Our sponsor this week is Kenny K.

I combined two paper packs from CTMH, Jubilee and Ariana.  I used Cricut Art Philosophy and Cricut Artbooking cartridges, as well.  CTMH has an adorable stamp set; Country Born D1543; which is where I got the sentiments.  I created an Easel card; which is one of my favorite types of cards.  



Front of card when closed


Inside of card when closed



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:
Rounded Square behind image - Cricut Art Philosophy pg. 23 or #M41949 for Cricut Explore
Rectangles for sentiments - Cricut AP cart - pg. 44 or #M47638 for Cricut Explore
Laced edge die (page of a book) - Cricut Artbooking - pg 47 or #M448A5 for Cricut Explore
Image die - Spellbinders Rounded Squares
Butterfly - Lg one - Joy Crafts 6003-0023
Butterfly - small one - Memory Box Pippi Butterfly

Paper - CTMH Jubilee and Ariana (These two papers will be retired as of July 31, 2014)
Sentiments - Inside and outside - CTMH Country-Born D1543
Bling - TPC Studios
Ribbon - Celebrate It

Markers:
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hat - Y32, E50, E42
Hair - Y11, Y21, E31
Shirt - Y11, CTMH Sky Light
Shorts - CTMH Indian Corn Blue and Indian Corn Blue Light
Lips - RV00

All old CTMH markers are retiring as of July 31, 2014; but we have new Touch Twin markers coming out on August 1, 2014.


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes With Handmade Bow (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Digi Makeover Challenge - Die Cuts and Punches (No limit)
House of Cards - Add A Bow (No limit)
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Things With Wings or Tails (1 of 2)
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/Option Christmas in July (No limit)
The Crazy Challenge - Die Cuts/Punches (1 of 4)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Hand Colored Image (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Lots of Layers (No limit)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (Rectangle or square) (1 of 4)
Just Inspirational Challenges - 3 layers or More (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Try It On Tuesday - Things With Wings (1 of 5)
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafting By Designs - Hats, Hats, Hats (1 of 5)
Crafty Creations - Just For Fun (1 of 2)
Moo-Mania and More - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes/Cute & Girly (2 of 2)
Sisterhood Of Crafters - Die Cuts/Punches (1 of 3)
Whimsy Inspiration - Summertime (3 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
4 Krafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With Ribbon (1 of 5)
Delightful Challenges - Add a Ribbon (1 of 1)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Red Rubber Inspirationals - Land That I Love (1 of 3)




NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in August 2014
Stayed tune for updates
You can email me if you are interested.  I will add you to my list and notify you when it is available.  Email is purpleglocreations (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com.

FREE NEW Annual Idea Book 2014 With Each Cartridge order
194 pages of Fabulous Artwork and Products

Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge (Collection) Only From CTMH
Comes with 3 D size Stamp sets and a 12 x 12 pack of White Daisy Cardstock (24 pack I think)


One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.





Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase.
"Circus Alphabet"


Artwork Using July SOTM 
Circus Alphabet





Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.

Don't forget the Tutorials tab and the Videos Tab at the top for more ideas to create.

Click here for information on becoming a CTMH consultant for only $99.

Click here for Stamp of the Month.
Click here for current  Specials.

Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.

Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created. 



Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I love your loving comments; and I appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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

JOIN IN MY CELEBRATION FOR ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS!
TAKE TIME TO REGISTER ABOVE BY ADDING YOUR LINK OR LEAVING ME A COMMENT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BLOG.  I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN.   CLICK ON HOME TO FIND THE LINK.