Saturday, November 29, 2014

Cyber Monday - Cricut CTMH Collections 20% off

Cricut CTMH Cartridges (Collections) 20% off 
Cyber Monday only.
12 am MST (Sunday night) to 11:59 pm Monday Night



Cyber Monday Only: 20% Off All Cricut® Collections!

For the first time ever, Close To My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday Sale on Monday, December 1, 2014. There has never been a better time to buy Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® Collections for 20% off the retail price. Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or creating 3-D projects, our four exclusive Cricut® collections make the perfect addition to any craft room! Sale starts at midnight (MST) on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm Monday night. Make sure you share the news about this sale with all your friends, and family members, too!

Choose from these four fabulous Cricut Cartridges with 700 images on each of them:


Click on tabs at the top of my blog to see detailed information and videos of all four Cricut Cartridges/Collections.  

Buy all four with this fabulous discount!  You will also receive a free Annual Inspirations Idea book or a free stamp set from my collection; from me with your purchase.  

Cyber Monday Video with all 4 CTMH Cricut Cartridges 
With their collections






CTMH December Stamp Special
Click to enlarge picture







                  Only $5 with a $50 CTMH purchase on my website
                          Click December Cutie Pie above for link






Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Happy Holidays to everyone!  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.  

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



Friendship Card Using CTMH Heartstrings paper with Cricut Artiste and Artbooking Cartridges

Hello friends.  I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving.  I ate too much; but it is hard not to on Thanksgiving.  I actually had time to finish a card that I started several days ago. I was supposed to be taking a break from card creating; but I needed to use at least one of the many Art By Miran digis I purchased; since I purchased even more in the past couple days. They are having a fabulous sale of 25% off through December 15th.  I love her digis and rubber stamps!  I just found out Mi Ran also creates for Whimsy Stamps; so you can buy her rubber stamps through Whimsy Stamps.  I just bought my first two Artbymiran rubber stamps this week.

I am very excited to finally use one of my Artbymiran stamps.  I printed and die cut this digi a few months ago.  LOL!  I am a little slow to get things created sometimes.  We have had a lot of company in Sept, Oct and November.  I used the new CTMH Heartstrings paper pack; which can be used for all occasions. CTMH has a new Seasonal Expressions 1 (Idea book) coming out December 1st; so I had to use some of this fabulous new paper.  Lots of wonderful new products.   Here is the link to the PDF for this new Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book


Easel Card Using Artbymiran Jacque With Lily
New CTMH Heartstrings Paper Pack - X7193B
Click for CTMH Seasonal Expressions 1 (Dec. 1 - March 31, 2015)
To order on December 1st - Click here to order on my CTMH Website


                                                Front of Card when closed



 Inside of Card


Supplies used to create this Easel Card:

Dies
Frame for Image - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Thirty Four
Doily - Cricut Artiste; pg. 71; #M397B8 for Cricut Explore
Lace edge page - Cricut Artbooking; pg. 47; #M448AF for Cricut Explore
Pink Hearts - Cricut Artbooking pg. 48; #M471CB for Cricut Explore
Rectangle mats - Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and B
Hanging Hearts - Memory Box Precious Hearts
Border - Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch

Paper - CTMH Heartstrings (X7193B) from new CTMH Seasonal Expressions 1 
Cardstock - CTMH Pixie and Lagoon
Image and flowers - Artbymiran Jacque With Lily
Sentiment - TLC Creations
Lace - Simplicity
Bling - Recollections

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair Y21, YR21
Ear, lips - RV00
Dress, boots,  hair bow, pink lilies - RV21, R85
Eyes, Hair bow center, blue lilies - BG13
Stem for Flower - YG11




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 1) (Monday)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch &/or Die Cuts/Punches (2 of 4)
Get Creative Challenges - Anything Goes w/option Glitter (2 of 3)
Heart 2 Heart Challenge - No Rules/except CTMH products (No limit)
Incy Wincy Designs - Friendship (2 of 5)
Love To Scrap - Say It In Color (2 of 3)
Monday Morning Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes option/glitter (2 of 3)

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Use Die Cuts (Tuesday)

Inky Chicks - Easel Card (No limit)

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Sparkle (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Fab 'n' Funky - Anything With Die Cuts (1 of 1)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Ruby's Rainbow - Just Because (No limit)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes/Traditional Christmas (1 of 2)
Stampavie and More - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
4 Crafty Chicks - Die Cuts (No limit) (Thursday)
In The Pink - Die Cuts and Punches (1 of 3)
Milk Coffee Challenge - Lots of Embellishments (1 of 3)
A Crafty Mess - Anything Goes (No limit) (Friday)
A Creative Romance - Something Old (Bling) (1 of 3)
Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)





                              Only $5 with a $50 CTMH purchase on my website
                                        Click December Cutie Pie above for link







Cyber Monday 20% off on all Cricut Cartridges

Click above to order on Dec. 1st
12 am (Midnight Sunday) Monday, December 1st, 2014 to 11:59 pm. Monday night.  One day only!  First time sale on these fabulous Cricut Cartridges.  Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste, Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artfully Sent Collections!



CTMH December Stamp Special
Click to enlarge picture





My New Cricut Artfully Sent Creating Cards Part 1 Video



I love this new cartridge! I am sold on all of the Close To My Heart Cartridges.  This newest one is a card lovers dream.  If you have the Cricut Explore; I think it is even more fun; once you figure out how to work with it.  All the cards are in one piece.  You need to resize the entire card; change colors of the pieces by ungrouping; if you want to change them; or just click Go and figure out the colors as you change the mats.  So easy!   My Cricut Explore was a fabulous investment for me.  It has saved me so much time; and advanced my creativity to a new level.  I still like to add things to the cards sometimes; and I love changing the inside of the card to the one that I want.  

Use the square or rectangle from either the Cricut Art Philosophy or Cricut Artiste cartridge for the inside piece and add whatever you want to it.  The Art Philosophy square and rectangle have rounded corner and the Artiste has square corners.  You can also mix and match the inside pieces from other cards on this cartridge.  You just have to ungroup and click on them to hide the pieces you don't need or don't want to cut.  You can write words or cut words; depending on your preference.  

Be sure to check on my sidebar for the picture of a Cricut handbook page, titled Cricut Explore Design Space.  Click the picture to find the codes to use in the Cricut Design Space for all 4 of our CTMH Cricut Cartridges.  The Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste, Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artfully Sent.  It is much easier to enter the codes; than searching for the individual pictures.  See the titles at the top of Narelle's page for the codes. You must enter the number sign and the full code for it to work.

If you have any questions; please contact me either by comments, email, text or phone.  I will respond to all questions.  I am here to help make creating easier for you.  


Check out my Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club!
You earn free products while purchasing the products you love.
Basically; I am giving you most of my 22% CTMH discount.
  
Hostess Rewards include the following products:

Stamp Sets including those designated Hostess Rewards Only
Exclusive ink pads including Pigment inks
Exclusive ink re-inkers
Exclusive inks markers
Cardstock
Pigment inks
Paper Packs
Workshops on the go kits including card kits
Acrylix blocks
My Stickease assortments  (They coordinate with the paper packs)
Complements

Just click on these links - Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club; or the tabs at the top of my blog.

Call, text, email or comment with any questions you may have.


I really appreciate you visiting my blog today; and I love all of your loving comments.  I would love to have more followers.  Please include your blog address so that I can follow your blog as well.   I love sharing my creations with you.  Call, text or email me if you have any questions or requests.  Have a fabulous week!  Hope to see you again soon!

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



Monday, November 24, 2014

Thinking Of You Card Using Two cards from Cricut Artfully Sent

Hello friends.  I can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving in the US.  I wish I could go home to MO for Thanksgiving with my family; but that isn't possible with all of my allergies to smells.  I miss my moms turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes.  I tried to talk her into cooking it when she was here last year in February; but it didn't happen.  She is 81 years old now; and someone else will be cooking the Thanksgiving meal this year.  I think that is a great idea.  She has been fixing Thanksgiving dinner for 64 yrs.  Can you believe that?

It has turned cold for most of the US.  I told my mom she should go ahead and fly out here to enjoy my warmer weather in Southern CA; but it would still feel cold to her.  She has been flying out here to stay for a month or more; with my husband and I, every year since my father passed away in 2009.  She wasn't able to fly out this year, due to her health.  I am hoping that she can visit in 2015.  We have so much fun when she is here, eating all the things we aren't supposed to, etc.  It's always more fun doing things you are supposed to when you can share it with someone else.  LOL!  Spending time with my mother is so special for me!  MO weather is just too cold for me right now.

I was playing with my Cricut Explore again; trying to create more cards for my Cricut Artfully Sent video earlier in the month; after my family went home.  I used two cards to create this card. One card for the outside and another for the floral pop up card with card base.  It is the first card I have created in November.  My husband thought it would be a good idea for me to take a break; due to my health.  

We were supposed to take a driving vacation to Oregon the last two weeks of November; but I am not able to do it; so we are taking a vacation at home.  We are hoping I feel like getting out to enjoy a few things nearby; but I haven't been able to so far.  We did go out to eat on Saturday; to our favorite new (discovered one month ago) restaurant that serves over 60 different kinds of pancakes. We tried a couple different pasta dishes; and I got an order of Green Tea Tiramisu pancakes to take home with me.  They are my favorites now.

Cricut Artfully Sent Floral Card
Page 38 under Sleeve (for the outside)
Code #M1011DF for Cricut Explore



Cricut Artfully Sent Floral Pop Up Card
Pg. 37 - Code #M106793 for Cricut Explore



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:


Card Base for front - Cricut Artfully Sent - Page 38 under Sleeve (for the outside);Code #M1011DF for Cricut Explore
Card Base for inside - Cricut Artfully Sent - Pg. 37 - (top left) Code #M106793 for Cricut Explore
Stamp outside die - CTMH Artiste - pg. 71 or Code #M39550 for Explore.
Stamp inside die - CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge - pg. 52 or Code #M4047F Explore 

Cardstock - CTMH Gypsy, Pixie, Canary and Topiary.
Ink - CTMH Gypsy
Stamp set outside - CTMH For Every Occasion D1187  (Retired)
Stamp set inside - CTMH Harvest Happiness C1463

Lavender Bling - Want2scrap.com
Yellow Bling - Ki



I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes (1 of 3)  (Tuesday)
DL.Art Challenge - Anything Goes (One per day) (Thursday)
Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
A Crafty Mess - Anything Goes (No limit) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - Use Two or More Colors (2 of 2)
Daring Cardmakers - Something Old (Bling) Something New (First pop up card)(No limit)
Fussy and Fancy - Pairs or 2 of a kind (2 dies same on front with sentiment) (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)(Other Date Challenges)
Lia Stampz - Anything Goes (No limit)
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Allsorts - No DP allowed (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)
Dragonfly Dreams - Girly/Die (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Eclectic Ellapu - Favorite Color Combo (pink/purple) (No limit)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
That Craft Place - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch &/or Die Cuts/Punches (1 of 4)
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Get Creative Challenges - Anything Goes w/option Glitter (1 of 3)
Heart 2 Heart Challenge - No Rules/except CTMH products (No limit)
Incy Wincy Designs - Friendship (1 of 5)
Love To Scrap - Say It In Color (1 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes option/glitter (1 of 3)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes (No limit)




My New Cricut Artfully Sent Creating Cards Part 1 Video




I love this new cartridge! I am sold on all of the Close To My Heart Cartridges.  This newest one is a card lovers dream.  If you have the Cricut Explore; I think it is even more fun; once you figure out how to work with it.  All the cards are in one piece.  You need to resize the entire card; change colors of the pieces by ungrouping; if you want to change them; or just click Go and figure out the colors as you change the mats.  So easy!   My Cricut Explore was a fabulous investment for me.  It has saved me so much time; and advanced my creativity to a new level.  I still like to add things to the cards sometimes; and I love changing the inside of the card to the one that I want.  

Just use the square or rectangle on either the Cricut Art Philosophy or Cricut Artiste cartridge for the inside piece and add whatever you want to it.  The Art Philosophy square and rectangle have rounded corner and the Artiste has square corners.  You can also mix and match the inside pieces from other cards on this cartridge.  You just have to ungroup and click on them to hide the pieces you don't need or don't want to cut.  You can write words or cut words; depending on your preference.  

Be sure to check on my sidebar for the picture of a Cricut handbook page, titled Cricut Explore Design Space.  Click the picture to find the codes to use in the Cricut Design Space for all 4 of our CTMH Cricut Cartridges.  The Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste, Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artfully Sent.  It is much easier to enter the codes; than searching for the individual pictures.  See the titles at the top of Narelle's page for the codes. You must enter the number sign and the full code for it to work.

If you have any questions; please contact me either by comments, email, text or phone.  I will respond to all questions.  I am here to help make creating easier for you.  





Check out my Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club!
You earn free products while purchasing the products you love.
Basically; I am giving you most of my 22% CTMH discount.
  
Hostess Rewards include the following products:

Stamp Sets including those designated Hostess Rewards Only
Exclusive ink pads including Pigment inks
Exclusive ink re-inkers
Exclusive inks markers
Cardstock
Pigment inks
Paper Packs
Workshops on the go kits including card kits
Acrylix blocks
My Stickease assortments  (They coordinate with the paper packs)
Complements

Just click on these links - Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club; or the tabs at the top of my blog.
Call, text, email or comment with any questions you may have.





I really appreciate you visiting my blog today; and I love all of your loving comments.  I would love to have more followers.  Please include your blog address so that I can follow your blog as well.   I love sharing my creations with you.  Call, text or email me if you have any questions or requests.  Have a fabulous week!  Hope to see you again soon!

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



Sunday, November 23, 2014

CTMH Thank You Card Kit Plus Cricut Artiste and Artbooking Cartridges

Hello Friends.  It has been very nice weather here in Southern CA.  I love fall.  I am so sorry that others are having such severe weather this early in the season.  Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful time with your families.  My husband and I are planning a quiet meal with just the two of us this year.  

I finished my new "CTMH Cut Above Thank you card kit" in October (Z2063); but haven't had time to post it until now.  It comes with all the diecut pieces that you need to create ten cards; except the ink pad and stamp set.  It also includes directions to assemble the cards. 

You can use any of the four sentiments in this stamp set; so you can create half with Birthday or Thank you; or whichever one you choose to create.  I chose to use the Thank you sentiment from "You Mean The World To Me".(B1467)  I use a lot of Thank you cards for my customers and I wanted to try this kit.  I don't normally like Kraft cards; but I was drawn to this kit as soon as I saw it in the new CTMH Annual Idea book.

I added several different blue borders that I cut with my Cricut Artiste cartridge. I like to do something different than what comes in my card kits.  I also created the die cuts for the inside using both the Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artbooking.  I hope you enjoy my cards.  

Card One


Inside all three cards


Card Two



Card Three




Supplies used to create these cards:

Card Kit - CTMH Cut Above Thank You Card Kit (Z2063)
  • 10 - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Printed Kraft Card Bases
  • 10 Kraft Printed Banners
  • 10 Black Banners
  • 10 Glitter Paper Banners
  • 12 3D Foam Squares
  • 10 Coordinating Envelopes
  • 4 yards Grey and White Baker's Twine
You need ink pad and stamp set to complete the outside of the cards.  Choose whatever you want to decorate the inside.

Stamp Set Outside - CTMH You Mean The World To Me (B1467)
Paper for borders on front and and inside - CTMH Pathfinding Paper Pack (X7186B)

Dies 
Borders - Cricut Artiste (pg 31, 44, and 47)
Inside Die Cut- Cricut Artbooking (pg 47) or #M4524D for Cricut Explore
Rectangle inside - Used square from Cricut Artiste - (pg. 48) or #M3A8A7

Cardstock for inside sentiment die - CTMH Chocolate
Inside sentiment - CTMH Have a Happy Day - (D1616) 
Inside heart - CTMH Blooming Heart - (M1049)
Ink - CTMH White Daisy on outside and Glacier Ink inside

Stamp Set I chose for the outside of this kit. Set of 4 sentiments. 
"CTMH You Mean The World To Me (B1467) 



Stamp Set I chose for the inside of this kit. 
Have A Happy Day (D1616)


I also used CTMH Blooming Heart inside. (M1049) CTMH has a lot of single smaller stamps for sale in our Annual Inspirations Idea Book.





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Clear It Out - Anything Goes (Stash stamp sets) (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Option Sparkle (No limit) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes ( No limit)
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Crafty Little Fairies - Not A Square (3 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Challenge - Anything Goes (One per day)
Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
A Crafty Mess - Anything Goes (No limit) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - Use Two or More Colors (1 of 2)
Daring Cardmakers - Something Old (paper) Something New (card kit) (No limit)
Dorcerela Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - Thanks w/twist (No limit)
Fussy and Fancy - Pairs or 2 of a kind (2 wide banners) (No limit)
Kitty Bee Designs - Thanks/Thank you (1 of 2)
Polkadoodles - CAS (2 of 2)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Open-Minded Crafting - Gratitude (1 of 3)
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
A Little Bit Crafty - CAS (No Limit) (Other Date Challenges)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Lia Stampz - Anything Goes (No limit)
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)




My New Cricut Artfully Sent Creating Cards Part 1 Video

        

I love this new cartridge! I am sold on all of the Close To My Heart Cartridges; because they are so fabulous.  This newest one is a card lovers dream.  If you have the Cricut Explore; I think it is even more fun once you figure out how to work with it.  All the cards are in one piece.  You need to resize the entire card; change colors of the pieces by ungrouping; if you want to change them; or just click Go and figure out the colors as you change the mats.  So easy!   My Cricut Explore was a fabulous investment for me.  It has saved me so much time; and advanced my creativity to a new level.  I still like to add things to the cards sometimes; and I love changing the inside of the card to the one that I want.  

Just use the square or rectangle on either the Cricut Art Philosophy or Cricut Artiste cartridge for the inside piece and add whatever you want to it.  The Art Philosophy square and rectangle have rounded corner and the Artiste has square corners.  You can also mix and match the inside pieces from other cards on this cartridge.  You just have to ungroup and click on them to hide the pieces you don't need or don't want to cut.  You can write words or cut words; depending on your preference.  

Be sure to check on my sidebar for the picture of a Cricut handbook page, titled Cricut Explore Design Space.  Click the picture to find the codes to use in the Cricut Design Space for all 4 of our CTMH Cricut Cartridges.  The Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste, Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artfully Sent.  It is much easier to enter the codes; than searching for the individual pictures.  See the titles at the top of Narelle's page for the codes. You must enter the number sign and the full code for it to work.

If you have any questions; please contact me either by comments, email, text or phone.  I will respond to all questions.  I am here to help make creating easier for you.  


Check out my Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club!
You earn free products while purchasing the products you love.
Basically; I am giving you most of my 22% CTMH discount.
  
Hostess Rewards include your choice of the following products:

Stamp Sets including those designated Hostess Rewards Only
Exclusive ink pads including Pigment inks
Exclusive ink re-inkers
Exclusive inks markers
Cardstock
Pigment inks
Paper Packs
Workshops on the go kits including card kits
Acrylix blocks
My Stickease assortments  (They coordinate with the paper packs)
Complements

Just click on these links - Rewards Club and Kit of the Month Club; or the tabs at the top of my blog.
Call, text, email or comment with any questions you may have.

I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog today.  I love reading all of your loving comments.  I would love to have more followers.  Please include your blog address so that I can follow your blog as well.   I hope you enjoy my creations and videos.  Call, text or email me if you have any questions or requests.  Have a fabulous week!  Hope to see you again soon!

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