and the winner of the Simple Cards cartridge is...

Megan H. said...

I just ordered the First Few Years and am going to get this cartridge too. I love the elements (tags and frames) that are included. They are so versatile. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Megan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com

May 17, 2013 at 6:30 AM

Congratulations, Megan! Please email me your address and I will send this to you. You have two weeks to claim your prize!

This week's prize is the To The Cabin cartridge!

To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!


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Have a Nice Day card made using the Art Nouveay cartridge and the May stamp of the month.

Hello, friends!

Today's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge has a pay it forward theme. I thought a pretty flower card (no one should be surprised by this :-) ) and a 'have a nice day' sentiment would do the trick!

I have been looking at flowers on Pinterest and came across the most beautiful Iris I have ever seen. It was white, pink, and yellow with the best name ever, Starship Enterprise! You see, besides loving flowers, I love love love Star Trek! I know some people really hate it, but I have been a huge fan since I was a little girl. My dad used to travel for work, so sometimes my mom would let me sleep in her bed. She and I would watch old Star Trek episodes on a small black and white tv. From there a love for the series was born, so imagine my delight to see a beautiful flower adorned with just a fabulous moniker! Let me tell you, I will be planting lots of these in my yard for next spring!

Ok, so I know you want me to get to the point. I thought I would make my iris look like that beautiful iris with the wonderful name! I cut the flower out in white cardstock and then layered the color using mini pigment ink pads. I then added a little sparkle by using Star Dust glitz gel.

For this particular project, I used the Art Nouveau cartridge and the May stamp of the month. 

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/zaanvgd1qpmcfbpcbu37
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/0z1fuxa094bt67wavro2

All cardstock used is from Close To My Heart.

So sorry for the blurry picture. When I realized it was so blurry, it was far too late to retake the photo as it was dark. I used the May stamp of the month and a stamp set called Frame Flair.

This week's prize is the Simple Cards cartridge!

To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a MAGICAL Monday!


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Love card made using the When I Was A Kid cartridge.

Hello, friends!

Provo Craft have two brand new cartridges that they are giving away for free for a whole week! Both of these cartridges are fantastic and you are going to want to partake playing with them this week. They are called When I Was A Kid and The First Few Years. They are both very scrapbook centric, however, I found lots of card elements as well. I will be using both of these cartridge over the next few weeks as there is lots to show!

Coincidentally, I have a card made using the When I Was A Kid cartridge. This cartridge is probably my favorite of the two, but that is probably because I do not have any babies in the house at the moment. I will be making layouts using this cartridge (as it makes doing so super simple), so stay tuned!

Now, this card is layered layered layered. I love the look and find it so easy to do this when designing with the Cricut Craft Room. The reason for this must be the malleability of the shapes in the Cricut Craft Room. If you have still not tried it, give it a whirl and tell me what you think!

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/lpdj5k8yp27wx9un4vp2
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/mxgc4jfsgeid1eug79pw

I love this coral, navy, and aqua color scheme so much. I am considering using these colors to decorate my craft room. This paper pack is from Fancy Pants and the cardstock is from Close To My Heart (Smoothie, Hollyhock, and Outdoor Denim).

The stamp I used for the sentiment is called Hello Blooms.

This week's prize is the Simple Cards cartridge!

To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!
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Pinwheel gift bag made using the Artiste and May stamp of the month!

Hello, friends!

This is my 1000th post! I cannot believe it! When I started this blog many moons ago I never dreamed I would still be soldering on and have as many wonderful people visiting on a daily basis! Thank you thank you thank you for your daily patronage. YOU ARE APPRECIATED AND LOVED!

Today's project is made using the Artiste cartridge, the May stamp of the month, and the Dream Pop paper pack. Who knew these three things would work so well together!?!

This would be perfect for a little one, as a party favor at a kid's party, or just a fun summer gift! I just love this color combo. You cannot look at these colors and not smile!

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/a3e7t2trz4hf3mc9t9q2
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/f2qral830mtshsq2i05u

As you can see I stamped patterned paper (aqua and orange pieces). I was worried about how it would turn out, but I love it actually! I will do something similar again.

I also added adhesive springs to the pinwheel to give it added dimension and whimsy.

This week's prize is the Simple Cards cartridge!

To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!




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and the winner of the Teddy Bears on Parade cartridge is....

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Jan said...

Great idea to create your own original patterned paper, very clever. Love the aqua with the purple, great combo! Beautiful card!

May 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Congratulations, Jan! Please email me your address details and I will mail this out to you. You have two weeks to claim your prize.

This week's prize is the Simple Cards cartridge!

To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!



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Happy birthday rose card made using the Art Philosphy cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day! Mine was not as good as it was last year. I'm really not sure why, but I just felt very melancholy and could not shake it. I need a re-do!

I want to remind all of you that I have a F.A.Q section at the top of the blog. If you have a question for me that or wonder why I do the things I do, I encourage you to take a look at that section. Recently, I have had many questions via email that are answered in my FAQ section. I am sure there are some of you who have the same questions, but have just not asked. If you have any questions that are not answered, please email me so I can answer them and maybe add them to my FAQ page. 

For today's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge, the theme is May flowers! Can you tell it was my turn to choose to theme *wink*? I think I will look for any excuse to make something with flowers on it.

My card is made using the Art Philosophy and the Joyful Birthday stamp set. I find that when I craft with flowers I do not toil over the project as much. I suppose it is because I can make the project as girly as I like. I wish I found masculine projects this easy!

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/pffk2yjlwt86wukxh7g8
GYSPY file: https://www.box.com/s/n4j826hq9vu81rjnw03e

The sentiment is from the Joyful Birthday stamp set.

The rose and leaves are from Art Philosophy.

The frame is from Art Philosophy.

This week's prize is the Teddy Bear on Parade cartridge!

 To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had 5 orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

Have a MAGICAL Monday!



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