Today's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge called for a project using an umbrella from any Cricut cartridge. Well, there are several cartridges that have such a cut, so I had a lot to choose from. I used the search function on the Cricut Craft Room to narrow it down. It is such a life saver sometimes! I ended up using the April Showers Mini with a little bit of Art philosophy sprinkled in as it is my go to utility cartridge.
For the sentiment I used the Card Chatter - Sympathy stamp set. If you are looking for a great sympathy stamp set this is for you! I has several great sentiments that will go great with your sympathy cards.
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/nfer8md7yjjph73uf9on
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/xs1uceefvdt1ceim9ryx
(if you are unsure how to download these files, here is a GREAT video that will assist you. Click here)
This week's giveaway is the Simple Cards cartridge!
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April Specials
It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April,
you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My
Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp
sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to
create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now
that’s a reason to celebrate!
*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be
applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during
the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid
April 1–30, 2013.
Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.
If you want more information email me or go here ==> New Consultant Information
If you want more information email me or go here ==> New Consultant Information
April Stamp of the month (coordinates with the Artiste cartridge)
Get this Stamp of the Month set, My Sunshine, for just $5 (S1304A) when you place an order of $50 or more.
To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website
Have a MAGICAL Monday!
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Very pretty and sweet card. Love your color and paper choices they are so soft and beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Melanie. Love how you made your umbrella the centrepiece!
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Very pretty card! Love the papers you chose! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Melanie! The papers are just beautiful, love the color combo and love, love that sentiment! Will have to check out this sentiment stamp set. I also just love how the sentiment goes over the umbrella handle! Hugs!
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What a beautiful card-love the sentiment!
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Great colors! I don't know what it is about them, but I love the different umbrella images!
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Cute card as always.
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ReplyDeletelove the umbrella! its so versatile! and i love the colors you chose!
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What a lovely card and I love the sentiment inside!
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It's a beautiful card! I love the colors and how you put the patterns together. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Love, love, love the colors! and such a sweet card! Gosh, I absolutely wish I could pull colors together like you can...amazing!
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Love the colors. You have a great color sense of which looks so great together. Great card. Sentiment is perfect for the card.
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Great design!!! Love the paper...so pretty!
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Love the card-so timely with all the spring rains we have been having!!!
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Love the card with the showers, it can be used for more than one thing , thanks for all the ideas we sure are looking forward to Spring
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Your bows are just beautiful....wish I could do that! Karen
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Sweet card, Melanie!
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Love this card! I need to make Wedding shower invitations and this gives me a few ideas that I can use. Thanks!
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Very nice card,Shower of Blessing!!!Thanks for sharing! I like how you did your scallops on the bottom of your card(the inside/outside of card)!
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Love the sentiment being continued inside! So cute. I have been hesitating for a long time about getting the Art cart but you have finally convinced me today:-)
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