Today I have a cute, but casual Christmas card made using the Art Philosophy cartridge. Also, on this card I made my own patterned paper using a stamp set and some grid lined cardstock. I love doing this, but always found it daunting because I am not always so great at lining stuff up. I found this really great grid lined cardstock here. I can now line up my background stamping perfectly!
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/kdn492h2efaovrv4p8tk
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/pvw5xpcebuosyf3bqopn
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| This is the stamp set I used and it is called Countdown. |
Don't forget that I am giving away a Snow Folks cartridge this week!
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December Specials
I am giving one Pink Cricut machine away to one lucky customer. To be eligible to win all you have to do is purchase something in the month of December! I will draw the winner January 2nd!
Second, everyone enjoys shopping the deals this time of year, and you’ll be tickled to learn that Close To My Heart is making more fabulous deals available to you. At 12:00 AM (MST) on December 1, Close To My Heart will add new items to the “While Supplies Last” section my shopping page. Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time. Click here to check it out ==> Close To My Heart SALE
Next, the December stamp of the month is a good one. It covers everything and it is a must have it you are new at stamping. It is called Year Around Cheer and that pretty much sums it up!
Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1211A) when you place an order of $50 or more in products!
Lastly, don't forget that you can still buy the fabulous Artiste and Art Philosophy cartridges, so if you have not taken the plunge yet, come on in the water is great! Also, if you want one of these cartridges for Christmas send your husbands or family members my way. I will help them get what you want under the tree ordered. However, you can always order these things as a gift to yourself. That way you for sure get what you want for Christmas. You have been good this year, right?
Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!
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Gorgeous Christmas card love the tree and the design is fabulous. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!
ReplyDeleteI agree gorgeous card and a big WOW for sure your background idea is fantastic and the card is so cool bet your fav gal pal is diggin' it 4 sure!! Thanks for the gr8 ideas!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tree, really gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...great stamped background! Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeleteCute and thought the background would be too busy but the way you have it - it isn't. Great card.
ReplyDeleteLove the grid line card! The card looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI the this tree card. So pretty. I love how you stamped the tiny trees then stamped he joy over top. So cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKathy:)
kathy.unger113@gmail.com
Your Joy card is fabulous! I haven't seen gridline card stock - maybe I just didn't look in the right place?
ReplyDeleteGreat card Melanie! I'm not that good at lining up the stamps either, so love the idea of grid paper/card stock. The design is gorgeous and the tree really pops.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
I like your paper! Great job!
ReplyDeletebdcampers@msn.com
Nice card!
ReplyDeleteAnother super cute card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com
You have such great ideas love the card.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
What a sweet card! I love the layering of the shadow, frame, tree and word art.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card...love the papers & layers!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! Great graphics!
ReplyDeletegreat card! i am loving my cricut!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card - and I have this cartridge so I may download the CCR file and try it out - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love that you stamped your own background. I need to start doing that more. Thanks for the chance to win and thanks for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
Super cute! Pinned for future inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the grid paper-I gave up doing a pattern like yours after many unsuccessful tries.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Art Philosophy cartridge - and you make such cute cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I like how you made the background paper.
ReplyDeleteI love how the joy stamp on the trees matches the center diecut!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card ... I'm gonna have to try a background like that!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and how you stamped tree and Joy on the paper, super cute idea.
ReplyDeleteFun contemporary card! Love the background you created. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a great idea. Have this cartridge and plan to try this idea. Love love love snow people and would love to win this cartridge. TY for the chance. ekc
ReplyDeleteJust love your card! How you made the stamp and the art cutout match was genius. Love that you made your own paper!
ReplyDeleteCute card, thanks for the grid paper tip which will come in handy very soon and for a chance to win,
ReplyDeleteI love this card! Fantastic, clean design!
ReplyDeleteUsing grid-lined paper to stamp backgrounds is an awesome idea. I have some that I wasn't quite sure how to use. Now I know!! Thanks for this super idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the card and the colors you choose. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteRose said...
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love the colors combo & your step by step background/pattern paper for that one of a kind card!I have not seen grid line in cardstock,but I have used it before in posterboard!Thanks for sharing & a chance to win Snow Folks cart.
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Rose said...
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love the colors combo & your step by step background/pattern paper for that one of a kind card!I have not seen grid line in cardstock,but I have used it before in posterboard!Thanks for sharing & a chance to win Snow Folks cart.
rosebud222222222
Great xmas card!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Really pretty card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Great background
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Mary O'Neal
redpupper@aol.com
What a wonderful card and such a clever idea to make your own paper for it!!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Your stamping technique is fun and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this "JOY" card, thank you for sharing this with us all!
ReplyDeletevery nice card. your background paper is really cute. tfs.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteperfect Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeletemzcherub at gmail dot com
Just love this card. And thank you so much for the designs you put in the craftroom. So easy. I am going to make it right away. I do not have the stamp set, but I think I can figure out how to use other paper like it. Thanks so much. Plazina
ReplyDeleteI like the joy over the tree like that, I have this cart I'll have to give that design a try
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Beautiful card and I love the background paper.
ReplyDeleteAnne
anmatt1@aol.com
Great card!! Love how you made the background.
ReplyDeletesueot33@yahoo.com
What a beautiful card! Don't you just love this time of year! Thanks again for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Cute card!!
ReplyDeleteNatalie W
It is good to hear that I am not the only one that has trouble lineing things up. Love all the details on your card especially the background. jlsateplusdotnet
ReplyDeleteLove your card. I love the colors you used. That looks like a great stamp set. Goes great with the tree. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown
ReplyDeleteCute card
ReplyDeletevery pretty card, love how you created your background.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. TFS.
ReplyDeletedmcardmaker (AOL)
Nice card and the background is cool! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteNice card! So glad I have this cartridge!!
ReplyDeleterissaflor atyahoo dotcom
Cute card. i Love the grid paper.
ReplyDeleteLuria
Thanks so much for sharing your cut file. I love the card and how you did the background.
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