Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Anniversary Card Using Cricut Artbooking, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artistry Cartridges

Hello friends.  My blog celebration (click here) is coming to an end on Oct. 31st, 2015.  I would love to have everyone join me.  I would like to have at least 100 entries; as I have over 25 prizes.  Take the time to join as a follower, add a comment to my celebration post and add your blog to Mr. Linky.  If you don't have a blog; leave me a comment letting me know; and I will add you to my list manually.  If you can't leave a comment; send me an email to purpleglo (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com and I will add you to the list.  No purchase required. Join by clicking here.

I am having a separate drawing for a $25 CTMH shopping spree; to anyone who purchases $50 or more on my CTMH website before Oct. 31st, 2015.  (Limited to US participants only.)  I am also having another drawing for the people who take time to "Like" my Facebook page.  


I would  love to reach 100 + entries; so please join in the fun.  US residents will qualify for the CTMH and other prizes that are to be mailes.  Overseas and Canada will qualify for the awesome digi images from my fabulous sponsors.  Click here and follow the instructions to join in the fun!   

I created this card for my son, Aaron and his wife Chrissie.  I used an invitation base I found on the Cricut Design Space and turned it into an anniversary card.  I used Cricut Artbooking, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artistry for the embellishments.

Anniversary Card
Using Cricut Artbooking, Cricut Artiste and Cricut Artistry Cartridges



Inside Card
Sentiment - Cricut Artistry Stamp Set "Life Is Sweet"



Supplies used to create this card:

Card Base - Cricut Design Space Freebie
Hearts with holes - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Plain hearts behind one with holes - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Sentiment Die inside - Cricut Artistry Cartridge
Love word - Can't remember - Sorry

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Crystal Blue and Pixie
Ink - CTMH Crystal Blue
Sentiment inside - CTMH "Life Is Sweet" D1680 (Part of Cricut Artistry Collection)



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
As You Like It Challenge -  Brights or Pastels -  I love both; but I use more bright colors; because they make me feel happy. (1 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes (No limit) 
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Corner Challenges - No Stamp (1 of 3) 
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (No limit) 
 Crafty Friends Challenge - Favorite Color (Pink is one of my fav) (1 of 3) (Saturday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Scrapbook Blessings Club - Anything Goes/Digi Stamp (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) 
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (2 of 3)





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Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.


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


Monday, October 26, 2015

Blog Celebration Ends Oct 31 2015 - WIN FREE Prizes

Hello friends.  My blog celebration (click here) is coming to an end on Oct. 31st, 2015.  I would love to have everyone join me.  I would like to have at least 100 entries; as I have over 25 prizes.  Take the time to join as a follower, add a comment to my celebration post and add your blog to Mr. Linky.  If you don't have a blog; leave me a comment letting me know; and I will add you to my list manually.  If you can't leave a comment; send me an email to purpleglo (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com and I will add you to the list.  No purchase required. Join by clicking here.

I am having a separate drawing for a $25 CTMH shopping spree; to anyone who purchases $50 or more on my CTMH website before Oct. 31st, 2015.  (Limited to US participants only.)  I am also having another drawing for the people who take time to "Like" my Facebook page.  

I would  love to reach 100 + entries; so please join in the fun.  US residents will qualify for the CTMH and other prizes that are to be mailes.  Overseas and Canada will qualify for the awesome digi images from my fabulous sponsors.  Click here and follow the instructions to join in the fun!  



Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

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


Friday, October 16, 2015

Birthday Card Using Sangria Paper and Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Hello friends.   I am celebrating my 600 Followers and 3 years with Close To My Heart; and would love for all of you to participate in my Blog Celebration.  Click here for the blog post. Join my followers on Google Friend Connect, leave a comment on my blog celebration post and link your blog with Mr. Linky.  No blog, no problem.  Leave me a comment stating that you don't have a blog. I will add you to my list manually.  

I am giving away at least 25 wonderful prizes; maybe more; depending on number of entries. Anyone who wins outside US will qualify for digi stamps from my wonderful sponsors; as I am not allowed to send CTMH products outside the US.  I am doing a separate drawing for a $25 shopping spree of qualified CTMH products; for everyone who orders more than $50 from my CTMH website during my blog celebration.  

Thank you to everyone who has joined my blog celebration and/or purchased at least $50 to get into my grand prize drawing.  I appreciate all of you very much!

I realized that I rarely create cards that don't have a colored image on them.  I decided to try something different.  I created this birthday card for a dear friend of mine; and I am very happy with how well it has turned out.  I used the fabulous new CTM Sangria and the new Cricut Artistry Cartridge for the inside portion.  I hope you enjoy this card.

Using CTMH Sangria Paper Pack and Joy Crafts Dies on front




Inside Card
 Inside die  - Cricut Artistry Cartridge



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Butterflies - Memory Box Pippi Butterfly
Border - Memory Box Tessatina
Banner - Cricut Artistry Cartridge; pg. 6
Inside Sentiment frame - Cricut Artistry Cartridge; pg. 48

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Pomegranate
Paper - CTMH Sangria
Ink - CTMH Pomegranate
Ink splatter on card - CTMH Ink Blot D1660
Sentiment outside - CTMH Card Chatter Birthday D1475 (retired)
Sentiment inside - CTMH Happy Everything D1653 (retired)
Bling - CTMH Glitter Gems Z1807



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - R is for Ribbon - (No Limit)  (Friday)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
QKR Stampede - Make Your Own Background (1 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Wags 'n Whiskers - Fall Colors (1 of 2)
 Crafty Friends Challenge - Gems/Pearls (2 of 3) (Saturday)
Dragonfly Dreams - Ribbons & Bows (No limit)
Fashionable Stamping - Changing Seasons (Autumn/Fall) (1 of 3)
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes w/twist (2 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or Pink (3 of 3) (Sunday)
Scrapbook Blessings Club - Anything Goes/Digi Stamp (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Tuesday)
Papertake Weekly - Two By Two (2 Butterflies) (3 of 5)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
As You Like It Challenge - Monochrome or Colour (I prefer colour/lots of bright colors, because they make me feel good; even when I am having a bad day.) (3 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily)
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Card and Scrap - Use Stamps (Sentiment) (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (2 of 3)





$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 without purchase



Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.


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


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Christmas Card Using Imagine That Mistletoe Kitty and Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Hello friends.   I am celebrating my 600 Followers and 3 years with Close To My Heart; and would love for all of you to participate in my Blog Celebration.  Click here for the blog post. Join my followers on Google Friend Connect, leave a comment on my blog celebration post and link your blog with Mr. Linky.  No blog, no problem.  Leave me a comment stating that you don't have a blog. I will add you to my list manually.  

I am giving away at least 25 wonderful prizes; maybe more; depending on number of entries. Anyone who wins outside US will qualify for digi stamps from my wonderful sponsors; as I am not allowed to send CTMH products outside the US.  I am doing a separate drawing for a $25 shopping spree of qualified CTMH products; for everyone who orders more than $50 from my CTMH website during my blog celebration.  

Thank you to everyone who has joined my blog celebration and/or purchased at least $50 to get into my grand prize drawing.  I appreciate all of you very much.  

It is time for another Imagine That Digi By Kris - Digi Of The Month (DOTM) Progressive Challenge.  This month it is this adorable Imagine That "Mistletoe Kitty" with sentiments.  Kris creates images in black and white and colored; so everyone can use them; even if you don't color.  You can purchase this Digi set at a discounted rate; create something by Oct. 28th and you get next months Digi set free.  I love her digis; and wish I had more time to create with more of them.  Here is my card creation; where I added two sentiments with the pre-colored image.  

I used Pre-colored image for my card
CTMH White Pines Paper Pack



Inside Card
Cricut Artistry Cartridge



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frame for image - Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A & B
Christmas tree - Cricut Artistry; pg. 48
Sentiment frame - Cricut Artistry; pg. 26
Snowflakes - Martha Stewart Punch

Image - Imagine That "Mistletoe Kitty"
Paper - CTMH White Pine
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cranberry
Glitter Cardstock for snowflakes - Recollections ?
Ink - CTMH Glacier, Canary, Cranberry, Topiary
Ribbon - Offray
Glitter - Sakura Gelly Roll
Candy Cane stamp - Michaels (stash)
Bling - Recollections
Sentiment & gifts inside - CTMH Miracle Of Christmas D1656
Christmas Tree & Star - CTMH White Pines Scrapbooking WOTG - G1098

Copic E25 for trunk of Christmas tree




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Imagine That Digis by Kris - DOTM Mistletoe Kitty (No limit)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Use A Die Cut (2 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Wags 'n Whiskers - Use a Die Cut (2 of 2)
 Crafty Friends Challenge - Gems/Pearls (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or Pink (2 of 3) (Sunday)
Scrapbook Blessings Club - Anything Goes/Digi Stamp (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Inky Chicks - Think Pink (No limit) (Tuesday)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Minutes - Patterns and Glitter (No limit)
Papertake Weekly - Two By Two (2 Snowflakes/2 bows/2 candy canes/2 DP) (2 of 5)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
As You Like It Challenge - Monochrome or Colour (I prefer colour/lots of bright colors, because they make me feel good; even when I am having a bad day.) (2 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily)
Star Stampz Challenge - Add a Sentiment (2 of 3)
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Card and Scrap - Use Stamps (candy cane stamp) (No limit)
Crafting Musketeers - Christmas With a Ribbon - (1 of 1)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (1 of 3)






$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 without purchase




Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

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


Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Thinking Of You Card Using Sweet Pea A Clown For You and Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Hello friends.   I am celebrating my 600 Followers and 3 years with Close To My Heart; and would love for all of you to participate in my Blog Celebration.  Click here for the blog post. Join my followers on Google Friend Connect, leave a comment on my blog celebration post and link your blog with Mr. Linky.  No blog, no problem.  Leave me a comment stating that you don't have a blog. I will add you to my list manually.  

I am giving away at least 25 wonderful prizes; maybe more; depending on number of entries. Anyone who wins outside US will qualify for digi stamps from my wonderful sponsors; as I am not allowed to send CTMH products outside the US.  I am doing a separate drawing for a $25 shopping spree of qualified CTMH products; for everyone who orders more than $50 from my CTMH website during my blog celebration.  

Thank you to everyone who has joined my blog celebration and/or purchased at least $50 to get into my grand prize drawing.  I appreciate all of you very much!

It is time for Sweet Pea Progressive Facebook Challenge Part 2.  We were given this adorable image Sweet Pea Katerina Koukiotis "A Clown For You".  You can start at any time and enter Part 1 with Anything Goes; or you can purchase this image and create for the current challenge Part 2; which ends Oct. 18.  Each month if you enter Part 1; you get the next months image free.

I created a Thinking of You/Thank you card using Outlawz Sketch for this week.  A new sketch is challenge starts every Wednesday.  This is my first time to enter one of their challenges.  They have a different one for each day of the week.  

CTMH Kaleidoscope Paper
Cricut Artiste Cartridge


Inside Card 
Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Sentiments - CTMH Sending Love B1504


Sketch used for this card


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames around Digi - Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A & B
Scalloped Heart border - Cricut Artiste; pg. 71
Heart Tabs - Cricut Artiste; pg. 72
Scalloped Hearts - Cricut Artiste; pg. 71
Heart border front - Cricut Artistry; pg. 10

Image - Sweet Pea Katerina Koukiotis "A Clown For You"
Paper - CTMH Kaleidoscope
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Pear
Ink - CTMH Gypsy & Crystal Blue
Sentiments - CTMH Sending Love B1504
Bling - CTMH Flamingo Dots Z1934
Glitter - Sakura Gelly Roll

Markers - Copics
Hair - YG13, G40, G43
Face - E0000, E000, E00
Gloves & Eyes - YG13
Clown Suit - RV63, RV55, Y21
Shoes - V17
Ground - C1



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Art By Miran - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Polkadoodles - Use A Die Cut (1 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (No limit)
Wags 'n Whiskers - Use a Die Cut (1 of 2)
My Sheri Crafts - Pink and Pretty (No limit) (Saturday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes or Pink (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Color Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
One Stitch At A Time - Pink or Awareness (No limit)
Scrapbook Blessings Club - Anything Goes/Digi Stamp (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Inky Chicks - Think Pink (No limit) (Tuesday)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Minutes - Patterns and Glitter (No limit)
Papertake Weekly - Two By Two (2 Cardstock colors) (1 of 5)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) 
Unicorn Challenge - Think Pink (1 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Outlawz Sketch  - Sketch (No limit)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
As You Like It Challenge - Monochrome or Colour (I prefer colour/lots of bright colors, because they make me feel good; even when I am having a bad day.) (1 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Rocket Challenges - Pink (Cancer Awareness) (1 of 3)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily)
Star Stampz Challenge - Add a Sentiment (1 of 3)
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes (Unlimited) (Other Date)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes (No limit)
Creative Craft Cottages Challenges - Your Favorite Color (Purple/Pink) (3 of 3)





Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.

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