Thank You Card Using CTMH Kaleidoscope Paper with Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artiste Cartridges

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I created a Thank you card using my new CTMH Kaleidoscope Paper with my Cricut Artbooking and Cricut Artiste Cartridges.  It is so much fun trying to create new combinations with all of the five CTMH Cricut Cartridges.  I love the owl and couldn't wait to use it with this new paper.  The colors are much prettier in person.  Purple and Pink are hard colors for me to photograph.  The ink on both sentiments is Gypsy (purple); and the ribbon is dark purple. Purple doesn't photograph well for me.  It always looks blue.

Cricut Artbooking & Cricut Artiste Cartridges

Sentiment - CTMH Made From Scratch C1582
Click here for the YouTube Video for this card

Inside Card

CTMH Finding The Words D1646

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Background Die - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 47
Stripe Die on front and inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 47
Owl - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; pg. 84
Pink Rectangle (Used a Square) - Cricut Artiste - pg. 48
Sentiment dies - Cricut Artiste Cartridge; pg. 65

Cardstock - CTMH Gypsy, Pixie, White Daisy
Paper - CTMH Kaleidoscope
Sentiment outside - CTMH Made From Scratch C1582

Sentiment and butterfly inside - CTMH Finding The Words D1646

Ribbon - Offray
Ink - CTMH Gypsy

Used Bow It All to create my double bow 

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) 

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)

The Paper Girls - Grateful/Thankful (1 of 3)

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Clear It Out - Anything Goes (cardstock/ribbon) (2 of 3) (Tuesday)

Retarte - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)

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

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Crafting For All Seasons - TicTacToe (Flowers/die cut/DP) (2 of 3) (Wednesday)

Crafty Gals Corner - Bingo (Flowers/ribbon/2+ layers) (2 of 2)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  

Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes (No limit)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

DL.Art Thankful Thursday - 1 per day (Thursday)

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes w/sentiment (No limit)

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

D.R.S. Designs - Make It a Cutie (No limit)

In The Pink - Ribbons & Bows/Pink - (2 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)

Simply PaperCraft Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Crafty Calender - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Saturday)

Crafty Friends Challenge - B is for (Bow) (1 of 3)

My Time To Craft - Owls (No limit)

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

 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes w/Gratitude (No limit)

Scrapbook Blessings Club Tutorial Challenge - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Dates)

Card Mania - Pastel Colors (No limit)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)

DigiStamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes w/option

Watch My YouTube Video for this card

September Stamp of the Month

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September Celebrate National Stamping Month

Choose any of these 3 stamp sets - only $13.95 or all 3 for $34.95.  

A Savings of $6.90.

CC1042 - Hello Life - Pocket Scrapbooking

CC1041 - Hello Life - Cardmaking

CC1040 - Hello Life - Scrapbooking

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It's Good For Your Health!!

Join My Close To My Heart Team April 2014 for FREE CTMH Cricut Collection

Hi everyone!  I am so happy to bring you this fabulous news!  For the month of April, 2014; you will receive FREE - your choice of one of our 3 Fabulous CTMH Cricut Collections when you join my team!  Only $99 for $408 in Products.  (Including the Cricut Collection.)

Join My Team in April 2014 for your FREE Cricut Collection!

$99 To Join My CTMH Team: Consultant Kit and One Cricut Collection - $408 Retail.
  

Choose either the Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste or Cricut Artbooking Collection!

You can also earn back your $99 at the end of the first 3 months; if you complete your Straight To The Top Goal.  What a fantastic deal!  Email, text or call with questions about this fabulous offer. 

April 2014; so don't forget to mark your calendar!  

For More Information about CTMH and joining My Team Click here

Click Here To Join My CTMH Team
Wait until April 2014 to receive your FREE CTMH Cricut Collection

This Special available April 2014.  Only $99 for $408 in CTMH products free.
This includes the kit ($309) and one CTMH Cricut Collection ($99)

I purchased the wonderful CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Collection in February 2012 and  joined CTMH March 25, 2012; which started me on a wonderful journey I never anticipated.  I have made so many friends and learned so much about the crafting world. I wasn't aware of all the benefits I would receive by just sharing my love of scrapbooking and cardmaking.

Some of the Benefits of becoming a Consultant and Joining My Team are:

• FREE online training from CTMH
• Free One on One Training with me. (Phone, text, email or Facebook messaging)
• Step by Step instructions provided by me.
• Consult with me as often as needed until you feel comfortable with ordering, recruiting, etc..
• I am available by phone, text, email or Facebook messaging.
• FREE online Business classes will help you with any future business.
• Friendships with fellow crafters
• Discounts for CTMH products
• Opportunity to see and purchase products before customers
• Opportunity to earn dream vacations each year
• Potential to earn FREE products each month.
• Access to exclusive consultant site which contains Consultant only information.
• Hostess your own online gatherings and earn FREE products.
• Access to exclusive Facebook groups
• Fun blog hops just for team members
• $49 Kit contains $155 in retail products to add to your crafting collection.
• Opportunity to grow as a business or use just for your own personal growth.
• No sales required. You can purchase products just for your own personal use.
• FREE Team website to post your personal creations!
• Supportive Team to encourage you, answer questions, give you tips on how to do anything in crafting or where to buy anything you need.

These are just a few of the wonderful benefits in joining my CTMH team!! Email me with any questions at purpleglocreations (at) socal (dot) rr (dot)com.  You may call if you prefer talking - 818-469-9211.   I look forward to having you on my team. 

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 Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!! 

Black Friday Sale for CTMH products - Now through November 25th!

Are you ready for Black Friday? I am having two specials for you as a "Thank You" to my customers.

#1 - Place an order on my CTMH website by clicking this link and you receive a GIFT WITH PURCHASE from me based on the subtotal of your order. Chart below.  I will email you for your gift choice after order is placed. (US only)

#2 - FREE SHIPPING on CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Collection and Cricut Artiste Collections. You must place your order by clicking here and listing the item name, number; your name and shipping information to take advantage of this special. This will send me an email with your order.  I will send you a bill by email to pay through PayPal. (US only)

 

Click here to view the Cricut AP Cartridge Handbook.

 

Click here to view Cricut Artiste regular handbook and 3D handbook.

 

Click tabs at the top of my blog page to view Cricut Art Philosophy and Cricut Artiste collections for more information.  Both collections come with 3 Exclusive Acrylix Stamp Sets and 3 pages of dimensionals.

Subtotal of your order	Gift w/purchase/Black Friday Sale from Gloria Shirr, CTMH Supervisor
$25 - $49.99	CTMH Exclusive Ink Stamp pad or Marker Set
$50 - $74.99	CTMY My Acrylix Stamp Set (A or B size)
$75 - $99.99	CTMH Paper Pack of your choice
$100 - $149.99	CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set (C or D size)
$150	PLEASE CONTACT ME TO PLACE AN ORDER OVER $150.  You will receive $25 in free products by ordering through me.

Available for US only.  Sorry.

Take advantage of the November CTMH Promotional Sale for even more savings!!

November Special - 50% off on Stamp Sets

Purchase $50 and the Stamp of the Month for $5 and get any stamp set of your choice for 50% off. This is a fantastic savings! It's a great time to stock up on all the stamps you love as well as Christmas gifts for family and friends. A to E size and M.

CTMH is donating $1.00 for each of these specials purchased this month to American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Sandy.

You may purchase it for $17.95 or pay only $5 with a $50 purchase.

 

Remember - this is a special offer from me - not from CTMH; so you have to follow instructions above to place your orders or you won't be qualified for the free gift with purchase from me.  This is a great time to buy gifts for your family and friends or just stock up on all your favorite crafting products. 

 

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving and remember to take time to be grateful for who you are; your family and friends and everything you have been given in life.

 

Hugs,

Gloria

 

Encouragement Card With Sketches By Carly Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Hello everyone!!  I hope you are doing well and finding time to create.  I have to start getting my house ready for my husband's family coming for two weeks; so I won't be on here much after the 15th for a couple weeks.  I will miss having time to create; but will be so ready after such a long break!! 

 

It is time for another new sketch with Sketches by Carly.  Carly is a beautiful, creative, 13 year old lady who has such a fabulous talent that I feel very privileged to be part of her Design Team.  She also finds time to create digital stamps as well as her great sketches.  Check out her digital stamps at Carly's Cuties.  This sketch is sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps; and they will be offering 7 free digital stamps for the winner of this weeks prize.  Be sure and create your card using Carly's sketch and join us in the fun!!

I used CTMH "Dotty For You" Paper Packet; which is retired.  I wanted to use the page with the bicycle and all the encouraging sentiments already on the paper; plus I added others to the blank spots.  I added "You're the best", "You're amazing", "Life is Good" and "You Make The World A Better Place."  They are stamped with CTMH Lagoon ink (Teal blue color).

 

 

Inside Card

 

 

 Sketches by Carly #65 

 

 

 

 

Check out Bugaboo Stamps!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used in creating this card:

All cuts are with Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Card size - 6 x 6 using CTMH Colonial White cardstock
Cardstock for image - CTMH Daisy White
Patterned Paper - CTMH Dotty For You Paper Packet (Retired)
Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Unicorn 
Ink for Sentiments - CTMH Lagoon

Sentiments - "Believe in Yourself" from a retired CTMH stamp collection
"Life Is Good" from CTMH It's Your Day - available for $5 with $35 purchase through Sept. 2012
"You're The Best" and "You're Amazing" from Cricut Artiste Collection Kudo's
"You Make The World A Better Place" CTMH July Stamp Of The Month - Live Out Loud (retired)

Copic Markers -
Unicorn mane and hooves - Y13
Flowers - YR02
Grass - YG67

Unicorn horn - Recollections Metallic Ocean (Blue)
Bling - CTMH Bitty Sparkles, Want2scrap.com, Recollections and K & Company.
Foam Mounting Tape

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Make It Monday - Challenge # 106 - Anything Goes - Bugaboo Stamps
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge # 157 - Myth and Magic
Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge # 40 - Something Old, Something New (old paper, new Digi)
No Matter Which Challenges - Challenge # 2 - Die Cuts/And Or Punches
Pile It On - Challenge # 37 - Designer Paper
Stampin Sisters In Christ - Challenge # 156 - Bright Colors Only
The Squirrel and The Fox - Challenge # 26 - Anything Goes
Art With No Boundaries - Anything Goes and Such A Doll
Heart To Heart Challenges - It's Time To Go Big
Squigglefly - SFC 3612 - Polka Dots Challenge
The Crazy Challenge -  Challenge # 128 - Seeing Spots
Bearly Mine - Challenge # 52 - Anything Goes
City Crafter Challenge - Week 126 - Polka dot Palooza
Through The Craft Room Door - Challenge # 35 - Anything Goes
Tuesday Alchemy - Challenge # 31 - Peace, Love and Happiness
Tuesday Throwdown -  Challenge # 115 "You're A Gem" - Include a Gem
Use It Tuesday - Challenge # 39 - Anything Goes - (Bling, Metallic marker, and Card base)
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #45
Whimsy Inspiration - Challenge # 51 - Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Challenge #125 - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge # 43 - Writing
MilkCoffee Challenge - Use at least 2 different shapes
My Heart Pieces - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - My Sentiment Exactly
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Simply Create - Linky Party # 2 - Anything Goes
Southern Girls - Challenge # 53 - It's Well Bling Bling
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Sketch or Things With Wings or both
Avadares - Make It Sparkle
Inspire Me Fridays - Challenge # 76 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - Challenge # 22 - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.  I appreciate your loving support and encouraging words.  You make sharing my creations such a wonderful event.  Have a fantastic day and don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

Click here for my videos and CTMH videos.

Please take time to check out my specials and my clubs.

Click here for Specials and CTMH Products.

Click here for "It's Your Day" two "D" size stamp sets for only $5 with a $35 purchase in September

Click here for my "Kit Of The Month Club".

Click here for my "Rewards Club".

Click here for the new Cricut Artiste Collection.

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Click here to Join The Fun by Joining my team for only $49.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

 

National Stamping Month Special - Only $5 - Double "D" Stamp Set

August 15 - September 30, 2012 - National Stamping Month Special

August 15 - September 30, 2012 - "It's Your Day" - Two - "D" size stamp sets for only $5 with a $35 purchase!!! Retail price is $35.90.

Watch my Video demonstrating this double "D" stamp set

Hi fellow crafters and readers!!  I love CTMH as they are so generous!! To celebrate National Stamping month in September, CTMH is offering these two new My Acrylix stamp sets for just $5 with a minimum of $35 purchase in full retail products from August 15 - September 30th. Two D size sets in one envelope - which includes nearly 50 trendy images that makes it easy to capture the everyday moments in your life. The double set retails for $35.90. Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new, exclusive double stamp set!!

Close up view of these two stamp sets:

Don't forget - With a purchase of $50; you can also get the August or September stamp of the month - depending on which month you are shopping. August Stamp of the Month in August and September stamp of the month will be available in September. Awesome values!! Check back here on my blog for pictures when they are available!! You can see the new Stamp of the Month in the New Autumn/Winter Idea Book on the right side of my blog.

August Stamp of the Month - Baroque Borders

 

Also - CTMH has lowered the cost to join our team; where you will get discounts and state of the art training. For only $49 - you can now be part of my CTMH team!! The month of August will also offer a special tote bag when you join in August- only while supplies last!! Join early if you want the special tote bag.

Click here to join my team or to get additional information!!

Free Damask Tote Bag (retail value $50) when you join my team in August!! While supplies last!!

When you join my team in August you will receive an exclusive Damask Tote Bag for FREE (retail value $50)! This offer has limited availability, so act quickly to ensure you receive this darling tote bag. This offer is good for both the $49 and $99 New Consultant Kits (while supplies last).

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2012 (9:00 am MDT) – August 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT)

Check out my new videos - Click here for the Cricut Art Philosophy video demonstrating how to use the card feature. Click here for the Cricut Artiste video showing you how to use the two handbooks. Click here for my video using the new Double D stamp set and Cricut Artiste.   

Don't forget to check out the closeout specials - While Supplies Last.  There are some really great deals right now.  Ex: Scrapbook Albums for $2; Stickease $1, Ribbon $2.50 and much more!!

Happy Shopping!! Don't forget to check out the new Cricut Artiste collection. Click on the name for link or check the tab at top of the page on my blog.

Have a wonderful week!!

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

Birthday Card Using Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Hi to all you creative people!  I have been playing with my new Circut Artiste Collection.  I love the doilies on this cartridge; so I decided to play with them on this card.  I created this Birthday card for my granddaughter Lana.  This little girl reminds me so much of her.  She will be 10 years old; so I hope this isn't too young for her.  This is a Whoopsi Daisy girl I purchased several months ago; but didn't know how to use Digi stamps at that time.  This is only my second Digi stamp that I have colored.  I am still learning to use Copic markers. 

Inside my card

Check out my new videos - Click here for the Cricut Art Philosophy video demonstrating how to use the card feature. Click here for the Cricut Artiste video showing you how to use the two handbooks.

Supplies I used for this card:

Doilies - Cut with Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Circle for sentiment - Cut with Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Base cut at 6 x 6

Base cardstock - CTMH Daisy White

Patterned Paper - K & Company Jubiliee - Designer Paper

Doily - Recollections Cardstock

White Cardstock for image and sentiment - The Paper Company

Image on front - Whoosi Daisy

Sentiment Inside - Cricut Artiste Collection Birthday Stamp set (Comes with Artiste Collection) 

Happy Birthday Sentiment - Retired Stamp set - CTMH Birthday Script

Ink - CTMH Gypsy

Ribbon - American Crafts
Pearls - Want2scrap.com

Copic Markers

Dress - V04 Lilac and V17 Amethyst

Skin - E00 Skin White
Hair - Used colored pencils (Didn't have brown Copics at the time I colored this.)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Anything Goes

Make It Monday - MIM 102

Catered Crop - White Pages Recipe Swap

One Stitch At A Time - Challenge # 126 - Anything Goes and Freebies

Just Some Lines - Layer It Up

Crafty Catz - Challenge # 145 - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - # 71 - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Challenge # 19- Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Challenge # 25 - Seeing Spots and Dots

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Use Designer Paper

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge - Challenge # 96 - Use a Digi

Divas By Design - Challenge # 47 - For A Female

Fab & Funky - Challenge # 133 - Pearls or Rhinestones

Waste Not Wednesday - Week 28 (Papers from months ago)

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Challenge # 71 - Sparkle and Shine 

Love To Create - Challenge # 28 - Sparkle -

Paper Pretties - PPMC # 52 -Anything Goes

Squigglefly - Challenge # 32 - 3 Layer Dip (Pattern paper is first layer on white card base, 2 more)

The Cutie Pie Challenge - # 24 - Spots and Stripes

The Paper Girls - Challenge # 13 - Birthdays

There's Magic In The Air - Magical Monday - Decorate with Doilies

Totally Stampalicious - What Is Your Favorite Color Combo? Purple, Lavender, Pinks and Greens

Victorine Stamps - Challenge # 40 - Bling

Corrosive Challenges - They Say It's Your Birthday

The Ribbon Girl - Bingo - Ribbon, Pearls and Image

Check out my new videos - Click here for the Cricut Art Philosophy video demonstrating how to use the card feature. Click here for the Cricut Artiste video showing you how to use the two handbooks.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate all your wonderful compliments. Have a fantastic week!!

Remember - Keep On Creating!!