Today is Monday, so that means it is Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge day! The challenge is using an an egg cut from any cartridge, so I thought I would use this opportunity to use my egg stamp set that coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge.
Now, I made this card and then was not sure about my color choices. Then I made another and I liked it even less. Sigh....such is life. Has this ever happened to you? My second version is at the end of this post if you are interested.
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/zp3h3stofapmbgcta6he
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/gwf3vmuus64b52w1r5uv
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| This is the stamp set I used (egg and sentiment). It is called Easter Wishes and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. |
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| I used one of the Anna Griffin Foulard cuttlebug folder on this one. |
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ReplyDeleteGosh Melanie both of your cards turned out beautifully I don't know maybe you need glasses or something or maybe you didn't have enough coffee (LOL) You are way to judgmental of yourself you are so talented geeze oh Pete girl I love them both want then on my mantel. My address is>>>>>
Have a great day!!
Cute cards.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Both cards are beautiful! Love the colors and the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteMel, both cards are beautiful, can't find a thing wrong with either of them. Your always thinking outside of the box, maybe think inside of the box for a change lol.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Both cards are adorable. I think #1 was my favorite though. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job with both cards!Love the colours on the first.
ReplyDeleteJayne x
they are both cute cards, but i like the colors on the second one the best. tfs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I think both cards are great. The first has younger colors and the second has more mature colors.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
You're crazy, Chickie! Both cards are gorgeous. LOVE the colors and I must say I'm craving that embossing folder on the second one. xxD
ReplyDeleteLove both cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, GF. You are way too hard on yourself. Both cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win that awesome cartridge.
ReplyDeleteGee...I thought they turned out very cute! I love the colors! Very Easter-ly...LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love these images! Such cutie chicks. Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great. The first is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
I love this card. Thank you for the chance to win this cartridge.
ReplyDeleteKathy U:)
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your post and think the cards turned out great! Thank you for sharing your talent and creative with us!!!
These cards are both beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this cartridge.
ReplyDeleteLoved the card and have to get that stamp. Love the embossing on the last card.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are both beautiful!!! Love the colors in them!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. They're so cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great! I just love how the stamps work with so many of the Art Philosophy cartridge images. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what you show us with the Creative Cards Cartridge. Thanks for sharing your card struggles so the rest of us can know it isn't all easy peasy!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest stamp set, and I like the colors on the first card -very "Springy."
ReplyDeleteadorable cards. Love that stamp set. Love the Easter cards, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I think that my favorite is the second. I love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards, but I know what you mean about creating something and feeling unhappy with it. Beautiful job as always!
ReplyDeleteWell I think they both are just too darn cute! Love the colors and designs, especially the one using the Anna folder. Boy, would I LOVE to win that Creative Cards cart!!! Lindatony at bellsouth dot net. Thanks for all you do to keep us inspired!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards! TFS.
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ReplyDeleteThat stamp set is so cute! And you always make the perfect bows!
ReplyDeleteLove the card with the embossing! so cute!!
ReplyDeleteOh both cards are so pretty! The bows look so perfect and add so much!
ReplyDeleteElaineC of Washington
Gorgeous Easter cards, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Love both of them.
ReplyDeleteCarole
I have experienced making a card I wasn't satisfied with. But I think both of your cards are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always beautiful. I just may have to get that stamp set after all!surfnfroggie at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteLove both versions of this card, I think they came out great.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! I really like that stamp set.
ReplyDeleteI think they are both cute, Melanie. And you make the greatest bows--wish I could do that! I might have used a different pink on the second one, but both are still darling! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards - but prefer the colors on the first one. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBright & cheery Easter card.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine Honeybee"
Both cards are gorgeous! I love your use if ribbon & wish I could tie bows like you can. Thanks for another great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards! The colors work out beautifully :)
ReplyDeletearielmeow@sbcglobal.net
Love both of your cards! The colors work out beautifully :)
ReplyDeletearielmeow@sbcglobal.net
Both cards are beautiful but I agree that your second one is more Easter-y with the mx of Amstel blue and pink.... Cute stamps, too!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I always love the cards you create. Your color choices are great on both!!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Both cards are beautiful. Love the spring colors on both. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very appealing card design for Easter, which is strange for me as I don't normally like Easter cards.
ReplyDeleteI so LOVE the Creative Card cartridge!!! So many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Love all the elements of these gorgeous cards. They are so elegant and pretty. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeletei don't have this cart, but like many others, it's on my list. i love how you use these and show your talent. You Rock, Melanie.
ReplyDeletemarianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom
I like the cards, very cute! Love the Easter egg!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty Easter cards, thanks for sharing. Your bows are picture perfect.
ReplyDeleteI like them both. I think your faux stitching really adds a lot. I expecially like the color combo of your first card, but I do like the second one, too. Thanks so much for the chance to win a great cartridge!
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty, love them both, thanks again for the change to win,
ReplyDeleteThere isn't anything not to like with either card. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!! Love that paper!!
ReplyDeleteFunny reading all of the comments. Looks like there is a wide variety of opinions. I like the colors on the first card the best. I think the second reminds me too much of Christmas. Thanks for sharing both.
ReplyDeleteLove those cards and the fun of making them. Love this cartridge. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so elegant and beautiful. You have a talent for using ribbon. Always perfect.
ReplyDeleteDarling cards, Melanie.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've made many bloopers - none as lovely as yours.
Really looking forward to seeing your cards made with the new Creative Cards cart!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this fabulous cart!
I love both cards, love the colors.
ReplyDeletesekala45@roadrunner.com
Great-looking cards! Love the layers and the embossed backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLoved both these cards. What talent.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win.
Mary
I think both cards look great. I especially like the embossed background on the second one. I've had this happen to me, too. Don't know why.
ReplyDeleteI like both cards but my favorite is the first one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! I don't usually get much done in the way of cards for spring holidays, but think this is adorable. Thanks for a chance to win the great Creative Cards cart. Keeping my fingers crossed, so typing is difficult. LOL
ReplyDeleteI liked both cards. I really liked the embossed background on the second one.
ReplyDeleteDarling card, tfs. And, thanks for a chance at the cartridge.
ReplyDeleteHugs, CyndiU
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Cute cards but I think the first one is my favorite. Always look forward to receiving your emails to see what new creation you have to share with us. Thanks for the chance to win this new cartridge.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards. I love the colors and embossing on the second card.
ReplyDeleteI love the first card, the colors are perfect. Love the bright pink ribbon.
ReplyDeleteSuer
Love this card! Really like how just adding an embossing folder changes the look of the card.
ReplyDeletecute card1 thanks for the ideas using the art philosphy card!
ReplyDeleteI love that pink ribbon! I love the whole color scheme of the cards. :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love both your cards and color choices, such pretty cards! You make such beautiful bows.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
I think both cards are beautiful, I really like your color choices.
ReplyDeleteAnne :)
anmatt1@aol.com
I think the cards turned out great! The colors are very fresh and springy! The light blue egg looks almost like it bulges out like a real egg! Thanks for sharing even if you weren't sure if you loved it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is eggs-tra special. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD- (ALO email follower)
I like your cards and the colors are great. Have been very interested in this cartridge, thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeletewell, I think both cards are cute. You do have so many good ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Melanie! Love the papers you used and love your stamped egg! I do't remember that stamp set, looks like I need to take me a look see at the catalog! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the majority agrees your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Jan
ReplyDeleteLooks like the majority agrees your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Jan
ReplyDeleteI like both but i like the colors on the first one.
ReplyDeleteChrisostrow@hotmail.com in NEPA
Both are beautiful. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI like the embossing on the bottom card
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
You make so many fabulous things from that cartridge... it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove that cart!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI liked the first one the best, but would certainly not grumble if I received the second one! Thanks for the chance to win the Creative Cards Cart. I really like it.
ReplyDeletepatpionkeathotmaildotcom
I like the colors of the first card better. Cute stamp set.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both Egg-cellent, Melanie. I love the padded look to the eggs. I used this stamp set this last weekend at stamp club and they loved the cards. I will post the project on Thursday and I hope you get to see it. Loving everything you are doing for us at BBTB2. You rock!
ReplyDeletexxSusan
In my opinion both are gorgeous, love the embossed background on the second, and the colors on the first. TFS
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...I like both of the cards! Maybe leaning toward number one best of all? Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com
These are both fantastic cards. I also love this new cartridge!
ReplyDeleteDebbie 91001
Well to answer you, YES this does happen to me from time to time... I'll make something and then just not like it because it did not come out how I thought it would however; your cards are gorgeous! Not sure why you don't like them? LOL ... beautiful work and how do you make your bows so beautiful like that?
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jo
I like both. My favorite is the first.
ReplyDeleteTina
aurathentic@gmail.com
Glad I'm not the only one this happens too! I love the embossing folder on the second card, but like the colors in the first one the most. However, they are both lovely :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Great cards. I love them both! Thanks for always sharing your talent and for the chance to win a great cart.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are tooooo cute - the first one is my favorite!!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards!...like the colors used
ReplyDeleteLove both cards!
ReplyDeleteApril
I think both of your cards are wonderful Melanie! :)
ReplyDeleteI think they are both very nice, and would be thrilled to receive either one.sometimes we are our biggest critics..Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI think they are both very nice, and would be thrilled to receive either one.sometimes we are our biggest critics..Love them!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. The bow on the first card is beautiful..what's your trick?! My bows are never that pretty, no matter how hard i try, they're always a little "off".
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! I love both of them! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. It is super cute!
ReplyDeleteCindy T
both of your cards are so pretty melanie. great design :)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful Melanie, stunning ribbon on the first one and i love the white stitching
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