Monday, March 28, 2011

Your smile always brightens my day card made using the NEW Pop Up Village cartridge.

Hello, friends!

So sorry I did not post yesterday! I am just swamped with stuff to do at the moment and did not have time. Seriously, I think I am loosing my mind. School is starting to get crazy and my son is having behavioral issues at school. Why can't he just go to school and behave like the other kids!?! For a 1st grader, he has amazing resolve.

Anyway, today I have a card that I made using the NEW Pop Up Village cartridge. It is a circle exclusive, but keep your eyes out for it on eBay. Someone is bound to sell it. Alternatively, you could join the circle. If you are Cricut crazy you probably belong in the circle anyway!

I used Bo Bunny paper and Papertrey Ink ribbon.
I cut the pastoral scene out at 2 1/2"
This is one of Emma's stamps called 'Turn That Frown Upside Down'

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I look forward to seeing you all here tomorrow!

Have a tremendous Tuesday!


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78 comments:

Maureen Reiss said...

Really pretty card!!! Love all the polka dot paper!!

TUKI said...

Love the card, super cute!

Karen Wilson said...

This is gorgeous! Love that bow!

LaurieD said...

I love all the new pop-up stuff they've come out with! Thanks for the ideas!

Scrap Vamp said...

What a pleasant card! Love the little hills and blue sky!

Judy said...

Such a cute card. I hope things get better for your son..Have a great day.

Gramjak said...

Beautiful colors and such a happy card. I'll be keeping your son in my prayers -- first grade is a hard time for many kids.

TheLastOfNine said...

What a colorful scenery. So fresh and crisp, it would sure brighten my day.
Gloria H

Nu2scrap said...

Beautiful card, love the sentiment. Hoping you and your son have a much less stressful day. Thanks for sharing!
barbferris at rochester dot rr dot com

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Don't apologize for not posting! I don't know how you keep up!
Cute card ~ not in the circle
Thanks for sharing
Susan

Jennie said...

Love the pretty card, Courtney! Nice job!
jhilligus@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Very pretty card. That's OK if'n we all can't have this cart because Everyday Pop Up cards is coming out.


Joan Smith

Cheryl said...

Love the paper choice and the cut card. Really want that cartridge!
surfnfroggie

Julia said...

Great card. The ribbon goes perfectly with the paper!

Kimberli said...

Very pretty card, I hope things improve soon with your son!

Anonymous said...

I love this card. It makes me smile.
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com

Miranda said...

Super Cute! Love the paper and the sentiment!

JANLYNN said...

Very pretty card. Sorry you had such a buzy day yesterday. Maybe feeling all us smiling at your card will brighten today for you.

Northwoodszoo said...

What a "sunny" card -- it's one we should send to you, hoping your day is better! Cuteness -- join the circle?? Like you, I've been going in them, but not sure how to join one!

Glora said...

This is beautiful. More double dot yumminess! Awesome job! Emma's sentiment is perfect for that scene. Hugs- Glora

Linda said...

Cute card! I hadn't heard that this was our exclusive cart yet. I thought is was the neighborhood pop up one and everyday pop ups was for everyone. Interesting.

Debbie said...

Cute card - love the dotty paper.
Debe

Donna said...

This is so cute. It reminds me of the artist's canvas of a country scene! Very nice, Melanie.

Blessings, Donna
grandma4five

Scrapper69 said...

You always seem to make that Bo Bunny Paper look Amazing! LOVE this card! :o)

MeGlo said...

Looks like a cute cartridge! Thanks for sharing. I always remember what my mom use to tell me, "when your children are young, it's the best time of your life. The good & the challenging"
Hang in there!

Scattychick said...

Oooh it's so pretty love the rolling hills.

marieke said...

super cute card!!!
and keep on smiling it will brighten your day!!!!
hernandezmarieke@gmail.com

Bunnyfreak said...

Cute card. Love the bright colors.

Jingle said...

This is such a great card! I struggle with scenes and you did a fantastic job!

Carol W. said...

beautiful card! TFS

Emily said...

Very pretty! I love the card!

Joyce said...

Adorable! Love the paper!!! Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
jdwlo

4kids4 said...

Pretty card....always love the polka dots!! I don't know how you do it all...busy, busy!! Thanks for posting the card for us! :-)

~Sharon C.

Pam D said...

Cute card. Sometimes simple is just right. Lotta little details. Praying for your son, I'm still waiting for mine to out grow his bps, he's 19. God bless!

JenE said...

Such a cute card! Love the stamp :)

cardchick's world said...

your card did make me smile :) great color combo too...
I hear you about your son...we are going thru it with our 2yr old grandson....just like I tell the parents ..HANG IN THERE it to will pass

Kate said...

What a lovely card! Good for you with all those little trees, too! Hang in there with your son, Melanie. Kids with resolve turn into adults who go far.

Nati Tristan said...

I need that cartridge now! That is such a cute card!

Debbie said...

thanks for all the ideas and inspiration that you give. love the hills and the sky
upnurse at aol dot com

Gale said...

Love the card ...looks so "springy"...and I too wonder how you do it all!...

Sandy from Ukiah said...

I guess you are going to have to make a trip to CA to show me how to make those bows.. that is the MAIN reason I went on the cruise..lol..

Sorry to hear you are having problems with your son.. it will pass and you will have BIGGER problems. lol
hugs
I am a circle member and I don't have that cart. :-(

Nana Jo said...

Great card and thanks for letting us know that it is a circle only cart.

mmlmn @polarcomm.com

Kristen Ann said...

What a beautiful card and I just love the font on Emma's stamp.

Windy said...

Nice card! I love scenic cards!

Joanie said...

I love this clean bright feeling card. Well done!

Anne said...

I really like this card, Melanie. It's so different from your usual and the polka dot papers are perfect for this design.

Melissa said...

The pop up cartridges are really neat! Very pretty card!!

Stacey Brucale said...

You must have stacks of that paper lying around since you use it so much! I love it!

Got2BCrafting said...

I can't get enough of that double dot paper.. it always looks amazing! I am looking forward to seeing more projects with this cartridge.

Lori
http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/

trina said...

very cute card i love it thanks for ahring Smittrin@hotmail.com

NicholeC said...

Cute card! I like how all your paper is polka dotted. Nice.

Crhiga said...

Pretty as a picture!! Love the card!!

Carol

Unknown said...

Very pretty scene! I can't wait to get my hands on that cart :)

Anonymous said...

Great picture card. I remember how crazy life gets and then add behavioral problems. Yikes. It does get better, I promise.

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

I love the contrasting paper and the ribbon with it is just wonderful!! TFS :)

Fleur-de-lis and Flourishes said...

Your cards are alswys so amazing - love this one - it puts happies in my heart!

Cathryn said...

WOW, just beautiful!!! Cathryn67 :)

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Love the scene you created on your card. TFS!

Peg Toth said...

That is so nice. I just love pop up cards etc. Thanks for the ideas. (and 1st graders don't always behave)

Daynene said...

Too Cute

Julia said...

This is a very beautiful card! Can't wait to see the next one.

juliayoder@hotmail.com

Jen Muller said...

I REALLY like this card!! Love the paper, and the dimension!

SallyP said...

I love this card! The colors and the way you put it together are great!

cheryl said...

Hi, I love the card. goodluck with your son. I know how hard that can be. Its a hard grade too. it does get better. Have a Great Day!

Carol said...

I love the polka dot paper. Thank you for sharing. Hope the week brightens. Aloha from Hawaii.

Carol

Sahily said...

This card made me smile!

slbt17 said...

lovely, great colors!
sandra ltb

S.Bayles said...

Melanie,
Great Job.......Love the project. I am a long time follower and thanks for the giveaway......Good Luck to everyone.......
Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

Nanci said...

These stamps are so cute. I have a grandbaby due in May(my first) and would love to have them to design birth announcements and thank you cards. You have some of the cutest ideas.

MimiKat said...

WOW....that is a great card, so cheerful. I will watch for that cartridge definitely

Thanks
Kat
www.cricutcardcreating.blogspot.com

Kaycee said...

I LOVE the pop-up cart! Will be watching E-bay! The card is absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing!

Angela said...

This is a happy card. Sounds like you could use a brighter day. Hope it's just a "phase" with your son. Best wishes.

jenniferjay said...

hi,
Nice stuff today. I am crazy for that damask cricut cartridge!!!. I am also getting a cuttlebug TODAY. I love it!!! The cards are OFF the Chain!1 Have a great day!
Jennifer

Rebecca's Card Hobby said...

Cute card. thanks for sharing.

Cin said...

Beautiful card1 I like the "rolling"hills. You did a great job!

Anonymous said...

I love the card...TFS! I tell myself when I'm struggling...this too shall pass. Hang in there...I hope things settle down for you soon! (((HUGS))) and prayers for you! ;)

Carol aka cyimbugbitten
bugbitten at hotmail dot com

Jennifer said...

Melanie,

Gorgeous card!!! :) And I can't get enough of Emma's stamps (My Creative Time)!!!!!!!!

I don't know how you do it all! (School (& work) was all-consuming for me-can't imagine having time for family & crafting, too!) Hopefully, your son will start making it easier for you! ;)

Crafty hugs,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Trees said...

Cute card. Soo about the sentiment... um it totally looks like it says 'Your smile FRIGHTENS my day' not 'brightens' it took me a couple time reading it to really see that yes its a B...lol ;)It just made me laugh ;)

 
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