Today I have a card made using the NEW Southwest cartridge. I am not usually into the southwest style despite being born and raised in Texas and being American Indian. However, I tried to look at this cartridge and more geometric and ended up liking it quite a bit. This cartridge ended up feeling masculine. This was perfect because I needed to make a birthday card for my dad.
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/16inihu3p0oppcrjyxzy
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/rwg9s98m2nin0xifxgos
 |
| This is the stamp set I used for the 'dad' portion. It is called Perfect Fit - Dad. This stamp set coordinates with the Artiste cartridge. |
 |
| The cardstock used is from Close To My Heart. |
Thanks for stopping by today! I will be back tomorrow with another project made using the Simple Cards cartridge.
This week's giveaway is a Anna Griffin cuttlebug folder bundle! There is a total of 8 folders (4 border, 5" x 7", and 2 A2).
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.
Now don't forget that about the AWESOME March Hostess Rewards special. Don't have enough for a $250 order? No problem! Just see if you can round up orders from friends and then you can be the hostess. If you have interested friends, but need catalogs for them, let me know. I will give everyone in your 'party' a free catalog. This is a good chance to get a bunch of free stuff, so don't miss this opportunity!
March specials!
Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a
Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the
next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. Now that’s a
reason to jump for joy!
*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings
with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess
Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus!. Qualifying hostesses will receive
Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than
their sales total.
Dates: Offer valid March 1–31, 2013.
Get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1303A) when you place an order of $50 or more.
To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website
Subscribe to Courtney Lane Designs by Email
What a cool card I must say I was "say what"? you're not into southwestern thought I was misreading so reread and nope that's watcha said....your dad is going to love his card so "Happy birthday" Melanie's dad!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to buy this cartridge today it's an awesome one.
I'm not into the southwestern motif much either, but the colors are wonderful. With that said your card is AWESOME! Your dad will love it. Your always thinking outside the box.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and also that you used the free cart on CCR to make it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, I need to make one for my son on the 31st. so may scraplift your design. lol Love the new embossing folders and would love to add them to my mast collection (lol).
ReplyDeleteMstgane
Ann
I love this card! What a simple yet classy look. It's always hard for me to come up with masculine ideas so thank you! These new folders are beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win them!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you did the sentiment. I think your dad will enjoy the card!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card! Love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to use that Southwest cartridge!I agree; it will be well suited to masculine cards. Yay! Love those Anna Griffin folders!
ReplyDeleteGreat "guy" card!
ReplyDeleteThe card is adorable. Thank you for the opportunity to win the Anna Griffin folders which are so awesome as well as all her other products. Have a blessed day :)
ReplyDeleteDoes have a masculine feel to it. Look forward to seeing more with the SW cartridge. Thansk for giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Such a cute Father's Day stamp collection. I love CTMH stamps!
ReplyDeleteReally cute stamp set. Love the manly details.
ReplyDeleteI am not normally into the Southwest theme either but I like how you transformed it for your card today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice card, and the colors are perfect. Thanks for a chance to win .
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card. I love to see men's cards. They are so few. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteKathy U)
Love the blues combined. Adding the label with Dad stamped goes very well with the cut sentiment.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I really like the stamp set.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
love the colors and perfect card for a guy! Give your dad bd wishes from all of your followers!! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeletebdcampers@msn.com
Cute masculine card..like the blues!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card!
ReplyDeleteLove the card-perfect for masculine Operation Write Home cards!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice masculine birthday card.
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I ran right to Cricut Craftroom to make it before the freebies were gone!
ReplyDeletei love the design of this card, when this cart first came out as a free cut i look and then passed, later looked and I could see ways to use the cart and not have it so "southtwestern"
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Thanks for sharing you ideas!! It is hard for me to make male cards!! Love your ideas!!
ReplyDeleteCool card! I love the ideas you give me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great masculine card, love
ReplyDeletethe colors you chose! Thanks so much for the the chance to win these pretty embossing folders.
ReplyDeletelindave, Love the card thanks for a change to win the great folders.
love your blog!!!
Great masculine card. I've never really like SW motifs but it looks good on the card. Thanks for the chance to win the embossing folders. I especially love the one with the bird in flight but the are all very pretty. I sure would love to add them to my stash!
ReplyDeleteI like the strong, bold lines of this card. Perfect for the men in our lives!
ReplyDeleteFab man card...love the added banner!!
ReplyDeleteNice card and I love the stamp set!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think I would like this cartridge but your card is great. Thanks for showing what this cartridge can inspire.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win the embossing folders.
Mary
Love the dad card. Thanks for the chance to win such awesome products as well.
ReplyDeleteOh my, gonna have to get that, dad is a golfer....Sherry
ReplyDeleteI don't have a need for this cart. My only connection with the southwest is a dream catcher. But this card is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! It doesn't look southwestern at all. It does indeed look masculine though. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice masculine card. I know your dad will enjoy it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that cartridge. Thanks for the chance at those embossing folders!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Melanie's father. You will love the card. Melanie, thanks for the chance to win those gorgeous embossing folders. Love Anna Griffin's style.
ReplyDeleteI love the card. You used it so well and I have been a subscriber and follower for some time. I love getting emails that you have posted something so that I can get inspired. I also have LOVED your giveaway of the Anna Griffin Folders. I think they are SO beautiful and so useful. I would love to win them. Thanks so much for your time and talent.
ReplyDeleteThe way you used the southwest cartridge, it doesn't have much of a southwest look, mostly just geometric. Great idea for someone who really doesn't like the southwest look. Love the folders. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Colors are perfect. My DAD has passed so no longer can send birthday cards or Father's Day cards but I still do send him great thoughts on those days. TFS
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Colors are perfect. My DAD has passed so no longer can send birthday cards or Father's Day cards but I still do send him great thoughts on those days. TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Not really much of a SW motif person but this definitely works. It's always so hard to come up with masculine cards - thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!! I always struggle with cards for men. Love how you used the southwest cart.!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. Very simple card I like it.
ReplyDeleteLuria
Love your card, love the simplicity of the design, I don't really like the theme of the cartridge eighter but I actually liked some of the designs on it, I was going to cut a bunch of designs when it was free in the craft room, but never found the time. It does make some great masculine cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat card for dads. Would you happen to know when PC is going to release the Southwest cartridge?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win these fan folders.
Hugs, CyndiU
cureta2atyahoodotcom
Wow! I am so surprised at the design! I really was stumped when I saw this cart, I could not think of anythig to do with it :¿ and here you are remainding us to think outside the box! Well done Melanie!!! i am sure your dad will love it! Wishing him a very happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Liz
Great idea for a male card! Always need ideas for those!
ReplyDeleteNice use of the southwest card!
ReplyDeleteBoby, oh boy, would I love to win the embossing folders! I think they are so beautiful.
Tou would think that with 2 weeks to try out the Southwest cart on MCC I would have exhausted the patterns, but nope! I love what you did. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletemarianneDOTwanhamATBgmailDOTcom
Love that cartridge, I am getting soon. Thanks for a chance to win the Anna Griffin embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. That stamp set would work great for me. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like your card. What a great use of the Southwestern cartridge - which I think is a great cartridge. And, thanks for including the CCR cut.
ReplyDeleteSuch a bold male card. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThe Anna Griffin embossing folders are just amazingly gorgeous. What fun a person could have with these.
Myrna
Very nice card! Using those pretty blue colors does make it look more geometric than Southwest. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your clean and simple card, that is my style. Thanks for a chance to win some great embossing folders.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I have a hard time making mens cards. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteNice card. Love the folders.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteLike the colors you chose for your card.
ReplyDeleteYour card came out quite nice, I didn't find much on the Southwest that I used. I did make a card and saved some cuts but yours is much nicer!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteI loved the colors on your card. You did a great job as usual!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever layout for your card, great for the men in our lives.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
That is a splendid masculine card! I always find them to be the hardest, and you pulled it off beautifully. Love the Anna Griffin folders, too. Good luck to whoever is the winner. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteLove the graphic look of this cards, Courtney ;- ) thanks for the chance to win too!
ReplyDeleteI also lived in Texas a couple of years but never got into the Southwestern motif. However, the way you used this on your card is more modern and I really like it! It's funny how you can use things in other ways!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Love your card!! Thanks for a chance to win!!
ReplyDeletesueot33@yahoo.com
Great masculine card!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
This is great! It is hard to come up with masculine cards. I absolutely love all things Anna Griffin so thanks for the opportunity to win the folders.
ReplyDeleteDebbie91001
Hi, I like the Birthday Card that you made for your dad. I hope he enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day :-)
Delama
Wow, great graphics, love the simplicity of this bday card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! I do like the southwest motifs!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Your dad will love it, too. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD- (email follower)
designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
I love your card ideas...and I'd love to win the Anna cuttlebug folders. I also loved the Southwest free downloads. Fun.sakortan@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card! I love the clean lines and colors. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Great colors and composition! Happy birthday to your dad!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win.
I'm an email subscriber
Sue Brailey
love masculine cards - they are hard for me so I love to see the inspiration here.
ReplyDeleteӀ simply could not gο away yοur ωebѕitе
ReplyDeletebeforе suggesting that I reаlly enjoуed the stаnԁarԁ informatiοn
an individual supply іn your visіtoгѕ?
Is going tο be again cеaselessly to сheсκ out new poѕts
Taκe a look аt my websіte: Augenoperation
I too love this cut. I made it using the free digital cart in tones of lilac, orange and grass green. Great guy card!
ReplyDeleteHi Courtney,
ReplyDeletejust joined your blog today but I have been a follower via everyday cricut! I have been looking at the Southwest Cart but wasn't sure about it either..thanks for the idea for a Masculine card!
Yes, this does look southwestern. Very nice. Happy Birthday to your Dad and also to my husband. :)
ReplyDeleteMarjorie from TX
m.brundage tx at yahoo dot com
Your cards are always gorgeous! Your dad will love this card, this is birthday month for my family too :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you do with the Cricut, you give me so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
I cut out the same card while the cricut craftroom had the cartridge for free. I did light blue and yellow. I haven't had time to put the whole card together yet, but hopefully this weekend! =)
ReplyDeleteUnique card! Thanks for the idea b/c I find it difficult to make nice mansculine cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting card. I am not usually a fan of southwestern things but I do like the card. Cindy T
ReplyDeleteI am a total southwestern fan and can't wait to get the cartridge. Loved your card...
ReplyDeletePatti C from CO
love the simplicity of this card. tfs.
ReplyDeleteLove your color choice and design. Masculine cards are always difficult for me.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your DAD!Thanks for sharing!I alway have such a hard time making guy cards. Love your giveaway this week"Anna Griffin cuttlebug folder" my fav.is the basketweaving!TFS
ReplyDeleteRosebud222222222
Love the colors and style of this very manly your dad will love it.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
very manly... love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! So nice!
ReplyDelete