Monday, March 22, 2010

Elegant birthday card

Hello!

Today's card is a card I made for my MIL'S birthday. I made it with the new Elegant Cakes cartridge. I just love this cartridge. I has some really classy cuts on it. I was not sure I would like it much until I saw it and I was smitten.



The paper is Bo Bunny and the cardstock is Papertrey Ink. The stamps used are from Papertrey Ink.
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Have a great day!



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patti said...

I really like this card. Great choice of colors!

yvette said...

Oh wow, that is one great card!!

Anne said...

Gorgeous card, your MIL will love it I'm sure
Anne x

Karen S. said...

Beautiful card! When I saw the new Cakes cartridges coming out I didn't really care... now that I've seen projects using these on cards and layouts I'm sure I need these too! Thanks!

Leah said...

Gorgeous card. I thought I was safe on the "cake" cartridges since I have no interest in making actual cakes....No Deal! The new carts are amazing and I see so many possibilities. TFS!!!

Melissa said...

That cut is beautiful! How perfect for your card! Your MIL is going to love it!

MelissaAllore on the Cricut Board

Debbie said...

I love the colors you chose for this elegant card. I think this cartridge will have to go on my "must have" list.

Lesley said...

Beautiful card! The new cartridges seem to have so many possibilities!

A Country Twinkle said...

It is nice we can use the cake carts to make paper crafts with too. Beautiful card.

Leslie L. said...

I love the colors. Very pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Gail gailheinecke at charter dot net

Anonymous said...

Oh, my! I think I covet this cartridge! I'm like you, too, I first thought cake cartridges, no, those won't be for me but the images are so COOL! Love it!
MCF's Mimi

LAU said...

I never realized all the things that you could do with this cartridge. Beautiful card that I am sure your MIL will love

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card.
Erin
ekell77@hotmail.com

Santaread said...

Beautiful card I am loving this new cart

kathlee said...

Pretty pretty card. You do such beautiful work!

Anonymous said...

At first I saw "cakes" and thought, "great, can't use it for cards and scrapbooking" until I saw what you had done, and done quite nicely, and now I HAVE TO HAVE that cart too. Simple but pretty.
Grams716

Bonita said...

This card is beautiful. I said, "Wow" when I first saw it. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Nancy B

I am sure your MIL will love her birthday card. Very pretty card.

Thanks for all your hard work

lv2dance92@optonline.net

Jes said...

Great card, I agree, I think that Elegant cards will be a must have for a lot of people. The cuts on that are just so pretty, and versatile. Thanks for sharing!

Amy Jo said...

Lovely card Melanie. I am really liking these "cake carts".

Kelly Massman said...

Very pretty! You and Joy must have been on the same wavelength today!

RAP said...

Elegant is definitely the word to describe it. Beautiful is another.

Justhaveingfun said...

Wow, it looks like there's a big diamond on that card. It is so elegant. Great job, TFS.

Linda Lapotka said...

Beautiful card. I love the layout and colors.

Nancy said...

I also wasnt sure about the cartridge but you have me sold!! I love the card!
Nancy
nancyiaggi@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card. It's really nice to see the cake cartridges used for papercrafts.
sandyford77 at sbcglobal dot net

Doris P. said...

That's a pretty card. I like that you can interchange the cartridges within the machines!

Jeanene said...

This card is beautiful. I will have to reconsider this cart! Jeanene

Anonymous said...

beautiful card! would love to have this cart!

Anonymous said...

Fancy! Need those cards sometimes.
Lynda

flockerbie@indy.rr.com

helloholley said...

I love your card,so elegant!! I would love a chance to win your awesome blog candy!! I just became a follower and subscribed as well!
Blessings,
Holley

TheFranklinFamily said...

beautiful card. I am a follower. bob.heather@q.com Thank you

Crystal Wessley said...

I have to agree about not being sure if I would like it but I can for sure see this design on wedding cards or invites for sure. You always do a great job and I am now a loyal daily follower! Thanks for sharing! Have a splendid day.

Roni said...

It is very elegant! Love the color combo!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! I love the colors that used ,so vibrant. Thank you for sharing that with us.

Ann said...

Beautiful card, very, very elegant! Colors are super!
Ann

cricutlover20 said...

Classy cuts is right! Wow! Im likin all the cake cartridges at this point. TFS, Cindy

pj said...

HaPpy birthday to your mil. Beautiful cutout.

A Cup of Cold Water said...

What a pretty card. Love the paper and the colors. I never thought the cake cartridges would be on my list.
Thanks for sharing
Susan

SherriC. said...

Beautiful card....I am sure she will LOVE it!!!

JenE said...

oh my, what a beautiful card! very classy...i may have to take a closer look at this cart!
Jennifer, blossom93 at yahoo dot com

Helen said...

That is a beautiful card!

3kids4me said...

Beautiful card! Your colors are perfect!

donna967@ymail.com

Barb said...

Wow!! Who would have thought that the cake cart could make such beautiful cards....I'm Sold !!!!!

Hey Jude said...

this card really s elegant. love it JSharer417@aol.com

Always the Student said...

What a beautiful card!

Heather said...

That is a very pretty card. I like this cartridge too. Very classy as you say.

Maryellen said...

Another beautiful card. I didn't
realize that the cake carts.
would crossover well for papercrafting. Hooray!

imafarmgirl said...

Who would have thought on the cake cart! Bravo for putting that to our attention so beautifully.

pcmom114 said...

Another beautiful card! I think I'm going to have to get a job to afford all these wonderful cartridges that are coming out!

eiyiyi said...

Beautiful card Melanie, your MIL is going to love it. PS if you trim away the bottom center it would look just like a tiara.

Shelley said...

I think the paper you chose for this really sets off the design--great card!

Anonymous said...

Love your card. Glad to see that the cake carts aren't just for cakes! TFS
mommanj
ngate3@msn.com

Judy said...

Great card and I love the "Elegant Cake" cartridge too.

Joanna said...

You're right - it is very elegant. Nice job!

Laurie said...

Beautiful card! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

Laurie

jjbrewski at msn dot com

Karen said...

Another beautiful card and the cuts on the cake cartridge are gorgeous! I can only imagine what it would look like on a cake!

Chris said...

LOve the color combo. You are such a good daughter in law. I'm sure your MIL with love it.

cat.lovin.scrapper at gmail dot com

Lisa said...

Very elegant. I'm sure your MIL will love it. Nice colors.

Connie said...

Love the card!! Such versitle cartridges. Thought they were only for cakes. WOW!!

Shelley said...

Beautiful birthday card!

Mary Sue said...

Very elegant card and great give away.

Shirley said...

Love the card, love what you can do with a new cart.

VeronicaA said...

Beautiful card. I love the details. Thank you again for the opportunity to win such great prizes.
Veronica
vballen@comcast.net

Sue S. said...

Beautiful card!! This cart looks great!

sueot33@yahoo.com

Carol<>< said...

Classy, love that word for this card!
like the way the ribbon hangs over the edge also!
Carol<><

Donna said...

Gorgeous. Am so glad that the cake carts are also so good foe us scrappers. Thanks

Donna C.
goCricutgo

Doreen said...

Beautiful card! I love this new cartridge it has so many possibilities!

LesleyfromWI said...

Beautiful design & card. Love the colors!

C Stephens said...

Amazing card...I didn't think I would like or need the "cake carts" but boy was I wrong...

Show Love-Make Cards said...

This is so victorian!!! Love it!

LindaP said...

Very Nice card!! I love that you can use the cake carts for cards..
LindaP

Kristina said...

Very pretty! Very "elegant"!!

Thanks for sharing!
~KristinaH

Debra said...

When I saw these cake carts, I thought to myself, there's nothing to interest me in those. But I find I am becoming enticed by your use of them. Great, elegant card.

Lynn said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.cberrylyn

locridge1 said...

A very pretty card. The colors are so pretty. Have a great day!!Thank you so much for your help and instructions as well. Sheila Courts

Shirley said...

I wasn't sure about the cake carts but after seeing your pretty card I think I might buy some.

sfread171@hoitmail.com

janeskeepsakes said...

What a very pretty card!! Thank you for sharing.

MizMaryAnn said...

Such a pretty card. I like your color choices.

Wendy aka Bling Queen said...

Another beautiful card. Loving those cake carts. I love themmmm

Anonymous said...

Wow, great card...Thanks!

lyn

Joye said...

Great card, you have a lucky MIL!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous and elegant!
rhondah~

Karr said...

Lovely card. I know your MIL will love it. Just when I thought I did not need this cart, it is now on my list. :-) Thanks for sharing.

mary said...

Elegant Card! It looks easy or did it have a lot of pieces to the top layer?
mks

Teresa said...

Very pretty. Love the colors.
tdbeardslee@gmail.com

scrapguy said...

Mel-Such a pretty card--I love the background! and the one bling gem just sets it off!

Gmapatty said...

What an elegant birthday card. Love the coices. I am sure your MIL will love it. It comes from the heart.

Lynn Fox-Embrey said...

Beautiful card! Great colors! Love your projects. Thanks

shari said...

Beautiful Card!! Thanks for sharing. Shari (cricutrookie)

MyAuntKath said...

This is a beautiful card! Just love it. Please tell us which line of Cosmo Criket paper this is. Thanks. Kathie

Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Pretty and very elegant card! Looks like one you'd pay for in stores. Thanks for sharing.

luvtocraft said...

Beautiful birthday card Melanie. Both you and Joy do create some wonderful cards. I love the way you combine patterns and colours.

Lisa said...

I love the colors you chose for this card. I had convinced myself I wasn't interested in the cake cartridges but you have quickly changed my mind. What a great cut. I am going to cut my way to the poor house at this rate! LOL! Thanks for all the great inspiration and a great chance to win.
Hugs,
Lisa
muffy74sf@aol.com

Danita said...

Loving this cartridge! Great card.

Beth Fiscus said...

That is one very elegant card! There is something to be said about just have a cartridge that has beautiful flourishes and swirls to make projects elegant!

Beth Fiscus

Anonymous said...

Very elegant card.
marilyn2222

Deena said...

Thank you for showing us that we can use this cart...not just for cakes. I never would have even considered getting the cake carts but after seeing some of the cards being made with them I am reconsidering! Beautiful card!

Sharon said...

Awesome card! Love that cut!!! :)

Mari Harpham said...

Such a elegant card. I love the colors that you chose.

Jacqui said...

see why the cart is called "elegant". Beautiful card.

eileen said...

Love the card. your MIL is soooo lucky! efghaus@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Very nice card.
Marjorie from TX
marjorie_brundage at sbcglobal dot net

Karen and Kyle said...

Oooh, me likely!

KTbirdiegirl said...

Beautiful card, Melanie. Your MIL will absolutely love it! TFS.
Kathryn

Deanne Gutierrez said...

Very nice card!
Deanne

crazyaboutcricut said...

It's great that we can use these carts for more than just cake!

LilGreenBug said...

I'm loving that cartridge, too, Melanie!! Do you think any of the images will be difficult to cut small enough for cards? I love the one you used here! Can't wait for April!!!
Thanks so much for all you share!!

Hugs!
Linda

Anonymous said...

Didn't think I needed this cart either but now it looks like another one I HAVE to have, haha.
ClaireD
claired6993@yahoo.com

Brenda Lee said...

I just LOVE this card and I think I may have to invest in these cake cartridges! Thank you so much for sharing all your womderful ideas with us!

DoriG said...

Lucky MIL! Your card is beautiful. I really like you color choices.

Kimberly T. said...

Very pretty!

Sandy from Ukiah said...

I was GOING to be so careful in what carts. I buy this time... you are really making it hard. lol.. beautiful card

Whitney Cantrell said...

Great card. Really like the colors.

Whitney

Linda said...

Very nice Birthday Card. Love it
Linda in Stanwood

coolnana72 said...

Beautiful card--love the card combo too--I am loving these new "cake" carts and glad to hear that they can be used for paper crafting as well--TFS

Brenda said...

The more I see of the "cakes" cartridges the more I want them. This is just a beautiful card.

pcrusberg said...

Wow! Even the cake cartridges offer a lot, which I didn't think they would. Thanks for the pretty card. Pam
pcrusberg at aol dot com

Liliana said...

I love the color combinations, what an adorable card!

mdog said...

Your MIL is going to love this card! It is beautiful.

kim.mom said...

BEAUTIFUL as always!

SusanC said...

Beautiful card, TFS

Nana Mouse said...

Your projects are always so tastefully done! This one is no exception. LOVE what you have done and your paper choices are perfection! Thank you so much for sharing. THis cartridge has been one of my favorites since they were released.

Anonymous said...

Very elegant, I love the colors. Thanks for sharing,
Monica L.
monita23@ca.rr.com

Carrie said...

Beautiful card!

Dawn McCarty said...

very pretty card thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Your MIL is going to love that card. You are right, so elegant. Great job!!

deelepage@hotmail.com

Vickie said...

What a lovely card! With so many awesome new cartridges out, I am having a hard time deciding which one is my favorite. Can't I just get them all? Thanks for the inspiration.

Joy said...

Lovely card. I may need to look more closely at the cake cartridges!

figment said...

very sweet looking card i can't wait to see the new carts in stores
thank you for sharing Penny

Chris said...

Beautiful card!
Chris
cffeit@yahoo.com

IRW Dana said...

I love this card. You can make it fit so many occasions. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lisa said...

Melanie..this card is so elegant!!! I love it, and I'm sure your MIL will too! The paper is the perfect choice as well, and I love how you did the ribbon. I don't know if I commented on your "Paris" card, but it is stunning..reminds me of the post cards you see with artsy type styling of the Eiffel tower, except much prettier! Thanks so much for sharing!

Lisa

Cindi (thecraftydiva) said...

I love these new cake cartridges they are so cool and you answered my question they can be used with paper. I really like the card u made very fab.

Cass said...

Beautiful colors, very elegant.
TFS!

Diana said...

Very nice card.

Thank you.

Yvette said...

What a beautiful card! I'm sure your MIL will be so excited to get this!

Mandy said...

I like all of the cartridges but my favorite is the Create-A-Critter one!

Claire said...

I love the elegant swirl! I think these carts are very versatile. They'll be fun to play with.

Kimberly said...

well crap, now I need yet another cartridge! I sure hope random integer man picks me!

Donya said...

The card is beautiful and I love the colors!

Donya

Sherri said...

I love the paper you used to create this card.

Thanks for sharing.

sherrihe180

Brenda said...

Beautiful Card. I'm sure your MIL will love it
Hawksteammom@gmail.com

ssschiess said...

Love this card!!

Nancy Curtis said...

I am so glad you used this cut because I wasn't sure how it would look-but now I know and I love it. Fabulous card.

Maria said...

Gorgeous card!

Lili said...

Gorgeous card! Your choice of colors is great:)

scrappin_bee63 said...

Wonderful card!! Great choice of colors, this cartridge is a must have...

KellyG said...

Love your card! Love the new cartridges!

Megan Collier said...

I just found your blog! I am so excited to be following it now. Your projects are incredible.
I love your color scheme here! Great work!

Kim C said...

What an adorable card! I really want this cart - I love the images!
TY for the inspiration
chris.kim33 at yahoo dot com

BethAnn M said...

This is truly an elegant and lovely card. I'm going to have a hard time choosing which cartridge I want next! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
BethAnn M

blueskygirl said...

That is a beautiful cut- very elegant!

Pamela said...

That is a neat card to be elegant, but looks fairly simple to make.

Becky Becerra said...

Very pretty card!

Grandma Nancy said...

That's beautiful...she's gonna love it.

katscrapper said...

I really like your card. Love the colors. Wow!! All these new carts, It's hard to pick just a few.

~Tammy~ said...

Love the cards! Your MIL will love it! Love the colors you chose!

TFS!

Rene said...

What a beautiful card, MIL will be very happy.
Rene from OZ xo

Anonymous said...

Nice card! These new carts are great!

Gail A
gailliz@hotmail.com

texaslady said...

Very pretty card, I knew from the start that I would like that one.

Unknown said...

Such a pretty card - I would be pleased to recieve such a beauty!
dvwayne at gmail dot com

Tammy said...

love it.

Marty said...

Beautiful card!

dianne said...

Beautiful card and elegant also, she will love it. I might need this cart, after all! TFS
dianne31331

GabyCreates.com said...

I like the card and the paper. I have not seen papertrey paper in my joann or michaels!

mea5798 said...

hi melanie! your mother in law must be darling if you would make her such a lovely card! you are both blessed to have each other!
marie sierra
mea57_98@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Great card, I love the colors and layers. dallen

Dawn H, Georgia said...

Very lovely! It would be perfect for my grandmother. Thanks for the ideas you share.

cal8007 said...

Melanie, that is a beautiful image and it looks gorgeous on the card, I can just imagine repeated on a cake, wow! Thanks for the chance to win!

Carmen L

cal8007 at aol dot com

Moxy77 said...

Very pretty card. I like this cart as well. I think it is my third favorite of the new releases. Thanks
Melissa
MelJohn74 at aol dot com

Kim said...

I never would have guessed cakes. Beautiful card, TFS!

Brens Designs said...

Love this card and the papers are perfect!!!

judyf9 said...

I love the cards you make and share on your website. You inspire me.

judyf9atyahoodotcom

Rhonda said...

Very pretty card!

karingbear said...

I love the main design of this card.

Anne said...

Great card

aelem@aol dot com

Unknown said...

I love those cake cartridges. I'm so glad you showed us those. My wallet, however, may not be so happy with that!

lavendarrose29 said...

What an elegant card!!!! I love the colors, so classy

DAWN said...

YOUR CARD IS GREAT! I RUSH HOME FROM WORK TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE CREATED DAILY. A WONDERFUL INSPIRATION TO COME HOME TO!!!
DAWN
MARTINFARM72@VERIZON.NET

miislucky said...

I really liking the cakes cart. I've been seeing nothing but beautiful cards made with cart.

Shauna Carlson said...

I realy like this card. That cartridge looks like it has a lot of uses. Thanks for the great ideas.

Courtney said...

thanks for the chance to win! Great card

Anonymous said...

I just love this card!
krazykraftymom@yahoo.com

racinggrandma61 said...

Lovely card I am sure she loved it

Unknown said...

think I like the elegant cakes cartridge. Great looks.

ButterflyDiva said...

What a beautiful card! I would love to win any of these carts!

SweetSassyDiva said...

really cute!TFS!

http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com

AndreaA said...

Love this card. Love the colors!!!

TxKittyMom said...

Gorgeous card! Your talents are limitless.

Neesey said...

That is one very beautiful card. MIL will love it.

Loraine said...

Beautiful card!!

LindaC said...

Who am I supposed to send all of these great cards to? TFS

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card!!! I love the paper and colours. Who knew a cake cartridge would make such a gorgeous card?? Thanks for showing us what it can do.

shanna said...

Pretty card. Beautiful color combo.

khattykathi said...

Beautiful card, can't wait to see more.

gailf said...

The card is beutiful. I have got to buy this cartridge.
.gail

flowerdisco said...

beautiful cut!

Christy said...

Love this card. Great color combinations. Thanks for the ideas.

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