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Monday, February 18, 2013

purple happy birthday card made using the Summer Celebrations cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I am happy to announce that I am now a member of the WONDERFUL Bitten By the Bug 2 blog! This blog has been a cricut institution for years and I was very honored to be asked to join in on the fun. As such, Mondays will now be my Bitten By the Bug post, so my giveaway winners post will be moved to Tuesdays. That means this week you have one more day to get in on the drawing.

Today's challenge was to make a purple birthday project, so this is what I came up with. I used the Summer Celebrations cartridge. A lot of people do not like purple, but I do not understand this as I love the color purple!

ccr file: https://www.box.com/s/psy67rw69aed5o3nod8j
gypsy file: https://www.box.com/s/evfpshd03wxoe0fhbozq

I used a NEW stamp set called Perfect Fit - Birthdays. This stamp set coordinates with both the Art Philosophy and the Artiste cartridges.



 This week's giveaway is the Pirates and Mermaids 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. 


February Specials

If you place an order with me this month from the new catalog you will be entered to win a NEW Pink Cricut machine!



Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in products. 

 Home Sweet Home SET OF 4 Available February 1–28, 2013

 
February is sure to be a month of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!


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



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61 comments:

  1. Joan SmithFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Congrats Melanie on being asked to join the "Bitten by the Bug 2" blog
    Can't wait 2 see what you and your buddy "Cricut" have for us on Monday's.

    Love your card love the color purple it's such a sweet card and do love the cake it's so pretty. Have fun and enjoy your new Cricut adventure.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Congrats Melanie on your invite o join Bitten By The Bug 2 blog. What a cute name for the blog. Your card is adorable, and the purple background really makes the cake pop. Purple could be the Rodney Dangerfield in the box of crayons lol

    LST in Colorado

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  3. Busy Bee Vinyl CreationsFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Melanie, I have to tell you your cake card is beautiful! I have never seen anything like that.
    Thanks for sharing! and Congrats!
    Kathy Unger:)

    Kathy.unger113@gmail.com

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  4. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Congrats, Melanie on being on the Bitten by the Bug 2. i went over there and am now following! Love your charming card!

    marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

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  5. BrendaFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    We are so happy to have with us here at BBTB2 Melanie! Welcome my friend, I love your card! Your purples are just beautiful and I love your cake! Your happy birthday is awesome with the different colored letters, really catches the eye! I'm happy to see that you read the challenge correctly, I however didn't. lol

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  6. DonnaMundingerFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Hey Sweetie! So happy that you have joined the BBTB2 family! LOVE your first project. So fun seeing the whole cake. Beautiful take on the challenge. xxD

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  7. Sue DFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Very pretty in purple!

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  8. Dakota BearFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Congrats on being a member of BBTB2.

    My oldest daughter loves purple, so every year I come up with a card featuring purple.

    I like how you added the teal. It made everything pop


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  9. Megan H.February 18, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    I love purple and blue together. Your birthday card is great. Thanks for sharing.
    Megan H.
    mhcards@embarqmail.com

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  10. Lin M.February 18, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Congratulation Melanie! I'm with you - I love purple. You're purple Birthday card is beautiful!

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  11. BarbaraFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Sweet card! Purple is my most favorite color. Love how you paired it with blue.
    TFS and the chance to win a cute cartridge.

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  12. TeresaKFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    That's great news! Congrats! Very pretty birthday cake!
    Teresa

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  13. Lisa BFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Congratulations on joining Bitten by the Bug 2!

    Such a beautiful birthday card. I love adding purple to my cards too. I think it helps to make a card feel more gender neutral.

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  14. PattyFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Very pretty card...I love purple also!! And you have my other favorite on the card...blue!! Congrats!

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  15. NanetteFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Cute card! Congrats on joining "Bitten by the Bug 2" blog. I'll have to go check them out.

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  16. TrichelleFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Cute card! I love the color combination also! Congrats on being invited to the "Bitten by the Bug 2" blog! I have a new blog to follow now :) Can't wait to see your next project

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  17. Charity BrownFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Who wouldn't like the color purple and all of its beautiful shades...cute card...congrats on the blog

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  18. CrystalFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Congrats on the new blog! You sure have your plate full...I love purple & love the card. Since I missed my DJ's birthday last week & purple is her favorite color, I think I'll copy your card & just add an " I'm sorry I missed it" to it. Thanks fir another great giveaway.

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  19. bridget22868February 18, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    awesome card! Thanks for the chance to win cool products!

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  20. Linda TFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Love the birthday card, and congrats on your invite to Bitten By the Bug 2 blog.

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  21. AprilsL8February 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Great card!! I LOVE purple!

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  22. snappy scrappyFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    So pretty...love it! Lee-Ann :)

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  23. Jan LynnFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Look forward (as I always do) to your new posts on BBTB2. Darling card and purple is my daughter's favorite color.

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  24. Susan EdwardsFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Melanie, I am so happy to welcome you to the BBTB2 Design Team. I feel like I scored a coup in getting you to join!! I LOVE your card. The birthday card is sooo pretty - and one I had not seen before. Way to rock your first challenge!!!

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  25. KimFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Very interesting cake. Congrats on your ds spot.

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  26. VanessaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Cute card! And congrats on becoming a member of the BBTB2 team!

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  27. The Art of Being KelcifiedFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Cute! Congrats as well! I can't hardly wait to see what you make!

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  28. ColleenFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I really like this card! Congratulations on becoming a member of BBTB2 design team! Yeah!!

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  29. Kathy SalidoFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Gorgeous card!! Congrats on making the BBTB2 DT!!
    Kathy
    Salido99@msn.com
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  30. JayneFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Melanie and welcome to the team!
    Your card is just yummy!
    Jayne x

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  31. flscrapladyFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Love the card. I didn't know about Bitten by the Bug. Thank you!

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  32. CarolineFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Melanie, I am so excited that you have joined the ladies at bbtb2. I have followed you blog for years. You will be an awesome addition to the blog. I love your cake card!
    Caroline

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Melanie, love your cake. Great cut and papers. Welcome to the team. Great first team project. I've followed your for years too.

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  34. RJillOK913February 18, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    That's a really different card.
    Thank you for sharing it.
    Looking forward to winning this week's Pirate and Mermaid cart!
    Thanks!
    Jill

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  35. RJillOK913February 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    That's a really different card.
    Thank you for sharing it.
    Looking forward to winning this week's Pirate and Mermaid cart!
    Thanks!
    Jill

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  36. Brenda MooreFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful colors, nice work

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  37. marg0006February 18, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Great card. Tanks for the chnce to win such a fun cart.

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  38. Cheryl WFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Sweet looking card - makes me want a piece of that delicious-looking cake! Thanks so much to win another great cartridge.

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  39. Josie0602February 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I love Bitten By The Bug and ya know I love your creations so I am so looking forward to seeing your weekly posts.

    Love the purple birthday card!!

    Tracy

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  40. ~JulieH~February 18, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    So excited that you've joined us at BBTB2 Melanie I've followd your blog for many years! Yourard is fabulous the colours are gorgeous, just love the whole design!
    Hugs
    Juliex

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for the chance, I would love to win this cartridge, keep up the inspiring work debbie018@hotmail.com

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  42. RoseFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Congratulations on becoming a member of BBTB2 blog!!! How Wonderful, So Very HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
    My Son favorite color is purple,I like them all! Purple is a great color for Easter!Love your cake/card & the way you did the HAPPY BIRTHDAY on your card! And the way you did the colors(with that dark purple,it pop out at you)
    TFS,
    Rosebud222222222

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  43. Deb30906February 18, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Purple is my favorite. Love the card.

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  44. AJoyFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Congratulations! Nice card.

    April

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Love the card, the cake is so cute.
    sekala45@roadrunner.com

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  46. AnnFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Now really, what girl wouldn't like a purple birthday card!! Love it!! Congrat on Bitten by the Bug.
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  47. Created by KathiFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Congrats on the blog! Love the sparkles in the candle on your card! Thanks for another chance to win! Kathi

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  48. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Very yummy! Great cake! Carri~Abusybee

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  49. SharonFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Welcome to the BBTB2 Team Melanie!!
    Love your card!! The cake cut is great. Love the colors you used. Love how you did the 'Happy Birthday'. :)

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  50. EdwinaFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I love your card. I love the bow with the button on it. The cake is so pretty in the colors you used. I hope I can find this one. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

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  51. D-February 19, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Congrats!! How exciting!!
    Love your card. TFS.
    dmcardmaker(at AOL)
    (Email follower)

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  52. DeedlesFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    LOVE this card! I especially love the unusual color palett. The image and shadow are perfect. THANKS!

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  53. Therese AFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    I loved your card so much I decided to follow your blog. Am also interested in Close to My Heart products and hope to be ordering from you soon.

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  54. lmkindell1February 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats Melanie. Love your cake card.
    linda
    lmkindell1@verizon.net

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  55. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Congrats on joining the BBTB2 design team. We are thrilled to have you. Your cake is gorgeous and I love the flames. So realistic. Such a fun pretty card.

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  56. SusanFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Purple isn't so bad to use for cards when it is for a girl :-)

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  57. CherylFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Congrats! Cute card...

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Love the purple card!

    Linda Woodruff

    woodrufflinda@hotmail.com

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  59. Loly BordaFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful Bday card! TFS

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  60. shellyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    congrats on joining our bbtb team melanie :) great card love the cake and purple :)

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  61. DIANA L.February 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    This is so sweet. Love the design
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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