Thinking of You Card Using Cricut Artiste and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridges

Hello friends.  It has been really hot here in Southern CA; even in this air conditioned house.  I am not sure how people live without air conditioning.  I know I am spoiled; but I wouldn't be able to breathe if I had to deal with living in the heat.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I am still being challenged with this burning in my mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach; without much relief.  I am still having lab tests, etc; for them to try and figure it out.  

I colored this image months ago; but started the actual card about a month ago for my mother; but just finished it last week and sent it to her. I love this image from Delicious Doodles; that I received a long time ago.  My mother loves butterflies; so I thought it was perfect for her.  I love the shape of this card.  

Delicious Doodles Daisies and Butterflies

Paper - CTMH Ivy Lane (retired)
Card Die cut from the Cricut Artiste Collection

Outside View of card front and back

Inside view

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Card Base - Cricut Artiste Cartridge pg. 78; Cricut Explore Code #M3F2EB

Sentiment frame on front - Cricut Artiste Cartridge pg. 80; Cricut Explore Code #M3BBBD

Ovals - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg. 42; Cricut Explore Code #M4734D

Paper - CTMH Ivy Lane (retired)

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cotton Candy

Image - Delicious Doodles Daisies and Butterflies 

Stamp sets 

Outside - CTMH Casual Expressions (D1525)

Inside Left - CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627)

Inside Right - CTMH Thoughtful Tidings (S1202) retired

Butterflies - CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627)

Inks - CTMH Cotton Candy and Smokey Plum

Markers - Copics and CTMH Markers - Colored this image months ago; so I don't remember what I used.  Sorry.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)(Wednesday)

Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Thursday)

DL.Art August Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)

My Heart Pieces - Use A Digi Stamp (No limit)

Artbymiran - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)

Craft For The Craic - Craft Item Never Used Before (Die for sentiment) (3 of 5)

Creative Corner - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

STAMPlorations Challenge Blog - Stamps and Die Cuts (3 of 3)

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Eureka Stamps - CAS (2 of 3)

Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option Vintage (No limit)

Digi Choosday Challenge - Blooms (1 of 2) (Tuesday)

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (1 of 4)

Try It On Tuesday - Use Your Stash (Digi I colored and paper) (1 of 5)

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Crafter's Cafe - Punches or Dies (1 of 3) (Wednesday)

Inky Impressions - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Any Sentiment Other Than Birthday (1 of 5) (Thursday)

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes (No limit)

Delightful Challenges - Layer It (1 of 1)

Delicious Doodles - Anything Goes with Delicious Doodles Digi (1 of 1) (Friday)

NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in September  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

Over 250 new 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)

Cricut Artfully Sent Video

Can be used on Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Home Decor

One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.

Download Your NEW CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book PDF file

Or: Get Your Copy FREE from me with a $50 Purchase

Or Purchase Hard Copy for only $6.00

194 Pages of Fabulous Artwork and over 250 NEW CTMH Products

September Stamp Of The Month

September Special 
National Stamping Month

FREE - Stamp Set with purchase of $30 in Stamp sets from current Annual Inspirations Idea Book

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!! 

Birthday Card Using CTMH Whimsy Paper Fundamentals and Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 99 Circles

Hello fellow bloggers/readers.  This summer is almost gone.  I can't believe it is the end of August already.  Where did the time go?  I think school is back in session; so a lot of mother's are having to get the kids up and off to school every day.  I bet the kids didn't feel like they even had a summer.  

EXCITING NEWS ........... 

Digistamps4Joy will be celebrating it's 100th challenge on the DS4J blog on September 3rd! To celebrate this fabulous milestone, we are holding a Blog Hop for 2 weeks; plus DS4J is giving away fabulous prizes during and after the Hop; both on DS4J blog as well as the DT blogs! Don't miss this, as you will have a whole month to celebrate with us and to win prizes! WATCH My Blog For Updates!

It is time for the Mid-Challenge DS4J Challenge 99 - Circles at DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 99 Circles.  We have two teams at DS4J; so be sure to check out the creations on both the links.  

I had to use some of my new  CTMH Paper Fundamentals - Whimsy Assortment.  These are double sided prints, cardstock weight; and they match our regular cardstock based on the theme you choose. One side is shiny with the same pattern as the reverse side; which makes it fun to create with them. This one is with the new color Thistle; which is a purplish color.  It is hard to tell with these pictures; as one shows lighter than the other one.  The top picture is a more accurate color. Maybe the white helps to set it off.  Choose between, Whimsy, Enchantment, Adventure and Basics.  I now have all 4 and they are so much fun!

DS4J Positivity Barometer Digi

Using CTMH Paper Fundamentals - Whimsy Assortment

Inside card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:
Image Frame - Spellbinders Stately Circles
Borders - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge - pg. 81, #M3E171
Tag with Sentiment - pg. 75, #ME09B

Papers -  CTMH Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Assortment (Z2033) (Patterned double sided cardstock, one shiny side)
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy (1385) and Thistle (X5769)
Image - DS4J Positivity Barometer Digi
Embossing Folder - CTMH Quatrefoil (Z1926)
Outside Sentiment - CTMH 10 Things (C1474) (retired)
Inside Sentiment - CTMH Card Chatter Birthday (C1475) (retired)
Ink - CTMH Thistle Ink Pad (Z2640)
Markers - Touch Twin P282 Peony Purple and Copic V12
Ribbon - Offray

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

PDE Linky Party - Metal Dies Or Punches (No limit) (Tuesday)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Crafty Creations - Use Something From Your Stash (Ribbon) (2 of 2) (Wednesday)

Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Two or more DP (Thistle patterned paper/thistle stripe)(2 of 3)

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)

Crafty Ribbons - Celebration with Ribbon (1 of 5)

DL.Art August Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)

Milk Coffee Challenge - Add Stripes (1 of 3)

My Heart Pieces - Use A Digi Stamp (No limit)

Artbymiran - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)

Craft For The Craic - Craft Item Never Used Before (These papers and this digi) (2 of 5)

Creative Corner - Girly (2 of 3)

QKR Stampede - Monochrome (1 of 3)

Simply Create Too - Monochromatic Madness (2 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

STAMPlorations Challenge Blog - Stamps and Die Cuts (2 of 3)

Sweet Pea Stampers - Embossing (wet or dry) (2 of 3)

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Optional Post It Notes (1 of 3) (Sunday)

Come And Get It - Anything Goes with Sentiment (1 of 2)

Fairytale Stampers - Everything Goes (1 of 1)

Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes With a Bow (No limit)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Digi Makeover Challenge - Embossing (No limit)

Eureka Stamps - CAS (1 of 3)

Exploring Cricut - Happy Birthday w/something sparkly/glittery (Cricut Artbooking) (1 of 2)

Fitztown Challenge - Embossing Wet/Dry (No limit)

Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option Vintage (No limit)

Download Your NEW CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book PDF file

Or: Get Your Copy FREE from me with a $50 Purchase

Or Purchase Hard Copy for only $6.00

194 Pages of Fabulous Artwork and over 250 NEW CTMH Products

Last Chance for:

August Stamp Of The Month

What A Hoot - S1408

Click above to order SOTM.

Only $5 with a $50 purchase. 

 Artwork Using August Stamp of the Month

August Special

With purchase of any Picture My Life Scrapbooking Kit; you can add your choice of any of the Memory Protector packs (10 each) for only $3 each.  ($9.95 retail)

We know that, as a crafter, your chief mission is to preserve and protect the images and memories from your life that you hold most dear. To aid you in this quest, we’re providing you with a hot summer deal! During the month of August, when you purchase any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of 1 of 8 qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-packs for just $3 (USD & CAD)! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3, you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure. You’ll be able to preserve double the memories in half the time! Check out our 5 new Picture My Life scrapbooking programs in the new idea book, or choose from the 8 existing programs. There’s a theme for every season of life—find yours!

*Offer valid August 1–31, 2014, while supplies last. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free item(s) ($9.95 USD / $10.95 CAD). 

NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in September  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

Over 250 new 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)

Cricut Artfully Sent Video

Can be used on Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Home Decor

One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.

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!! 

Christmas Card Using Cricut Artbooking,Cricut Art Philosophy and CTMH Brushed Paper

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing well.  It is sunny and hot here in Southern CA.  I think some of the US is cooling down; but not here.  

I am trying to keep up with the DS4J Monthly Christmas challenge; so I created an easel card for August. It is DS4J Santa's Helper; which you can purchase in DS4J shop; by clicking on the name.  I love that we get a free stamp each month to create a Christmas card; so we don't have to rush at the last minute trying to get them all done on time.  I decided to use a non-traditional color; so I created it using pink and purple. Imagine that?  My favorite colors.  LOL!  I hope you enjoy it.

EXCITING NEWS ........... 

Digistamps4Joy will be celebrating it's 100th challenge on the DS4J blog on September 3rd! To celebrate this fabulous milestone, we are holding a Blog Hop for 2 weeks; plus DS4J is giving away fabulous prizes during and after the Hop; both on DS4J blog as well as the DT blogs! Don't miss this, as you will have a whole month to celebrate with us and to win prizes! WATCH My Blog For Updates!

I used some of my New CTMH Paper Fundamentals; which are double sided patterned paper (cardstock weight). The same pattern on both sides; but one side is a shiny version.  I know it is hard to see the shiny purple tree, purple and pink gifts and the pink ornament background overlay.  They are gorgeous in person.  They actually have little shiny hearts on them.  The purple (Gypsy) is part of the Paper Fundamentals Adventure Assortment and the pink (Pixie) is part of the Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Assortment.  I am so in love with these new new papers.  The printed paper is part of the CTMH Brushed paper pack.  

I also had to use Anna Griffins NEW release of her Christmas dies and embossing folders.  The Christmas tree was cut and then I used the embossing folder that came with it to emboss all the little details; which are hard to see on the picture.  It is a Victorian Tree and I love it!  I was searching for a Christmas tree on Cricut Explore; when this arrived.  Such perfect timing!  I also used Anna Griffin's new snowflake die that came with the set.  

Double click on the picture and you can see the embossing details of the tree and snowflake.

Inside of card when closed

Gifts came from Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Background Ornament Overlay - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge - pg 57, Cricut Explore #M4015E

Circle - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg 21; Cricut Explore #M458E2

Scalloped Circle - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg. 31; Cricut Explore #M45BEB

Inside Sentiment square - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg. 23; Cricut Explore #M41949

Inside Label around square - Cricut Artiste Cartridge pg. 61; Cricut Explore #M3E0C6

Christmas Gifts - Cricut Art Philosophy pg. 60; Cricut Explore #M455B5

Anna Griffins Victorian Christmas and Snowflake

Paper - CTMH Brushed Paper Pack - X7190B

Gypsy shiny paper - CTMH Paper Fundamentals Adventure Assortment - Z2032

Pink shiny paper - CTMH Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Assortment - Z2033

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy

Image - DS4J Santa's Helper

Ink - CTMH Gypsy

Bling Pearls - CTMH Bitty Opaques Z1707

Bling Purple - CTMH Purple Glitter Gems Z1936

Fur on Santa's Helper - CTMH Liquid Applique

Stamp Sets used:

Santa & Reindeer at top - CTMH Santa Claus C1567

Ho Ho Ho - CTMH Perfect Fit Holidays - B1412

Inside Sentiment - CTMH Frosted Cardmaking Workshop - D1562 (retired)

Markers

Santa's Helper clothing and bag - CTMH Gypsy

Boots - Touch Twin Tender Pink - RP188

Skin - E0000, E000, E00

Hair - Y11, Y21

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Digi Stamps 4 Joy Monthly Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Using Monthly Freebie

Clear It Out - Anything Goes (Stash - bling and Liquid applique)(1 of 3) (Tuesday)

Creative Colors - (Soft Green, Shabby Pink, Creamy Yellow; plus pearls) (No limit)

Deep Ocean Challenge - Christmas in August (No limit)

Digi Choosday Challenge - Pearls & Bling (1 of 2)

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (1 of 4)

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Animals (1 of 2)

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - 1 image, 2 Anna Griffin die cuts, 3 reindeer (No limit)

Paper Minutes - Die Cuts (No limit)

Papertake Weekly - To Die For (1 of 5)

PDE Linky Party - Metal Dies Or Punches (No limit)

Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (1 of 1)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Crafter's Cafe - Square Cards Only (1 of 3) (Wednesday)

Crafty Creations - Use Something From Your Stash (Bling/stamp sets) (1 of 2)

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Animals (No limit)

Divas By Design - Pretty Pearls (1 of 2)

Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Two or more DP (Purple, Pink and background all DP) (1 of 3)

Inky Impressions - Anything Goes (No limits)

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Christmas, Children or Critters (1 of 3)

Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Sisterhood of Crafters - Your Favorite Color (Purple and Pink) (1 of 3)

Stampavie and More - Easel Card (No limit)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)

DL.Art August Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)

My Heart Pieces - Use A Digi Stamp (No limit)

Artbymiran - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge -  Bingo (Die Cut, Pearls, Yellow) (1 of 2)

Completely Christmas - Anything Goes (No limit)

Creative Corner - Girly (1 of 3)

Docerela Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 1)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

STAMPlorations Challenge Blog - Stamps and Die Cuts (1 of 3)

Winter Wonderland - Anything Goes For Christmas (1 of 3)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Merry and Bright (No limit)

Download Your NEW CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book PDF file

Or: Get Your Copy FREE from me with a $50 Purchase

Or Purchase Hard Copy for only $6.00

194 Pages of Fabulous Artwork and over 250 NEW CTMH Products

NEW CRICUT "ARTFULLY SENT" Available in September  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

Over 250 new 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)

Cricut Artfully Sent Video

Can be used on Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Home Decor

One of the cards you can create with this cartridge.

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!!