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Monday, April 8, 2013

Just a note to brighten your day card made using Art philosophy and April Showers mini

Hello, friends!

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!

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. 

                                                            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
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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94 comments:

  1. Very pretty and sweet card. Love your color and paper choices they are so soft and beautiful.

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  2. Beautiful card, lovely color selection. You knocked it out of the park as usual. Thanks for sharing all of your projects and ideas.

    LST in Colorado

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  3. Love this card. Thanks for the chance to win.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  4. Such a pretty card Melanie. Love how you made your umbrella the centrepiece!
    Jayne x

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  5. Very pretty card! Love the papers you chose! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Love 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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  7. Very sweet card--I like the colors.

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  8. wow melanie! another beautiful card! happy monday to you..marie

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  9. What a pretty card. I love the stamps you used on this. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
    Kathy U:)

    http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/

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  10. What a beautiful card-love the sentiment!

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  11. I love this card and the inside is so nice.
    linda
    lmkindell1@verizon.net

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  12. Great colors! I don't know what it is about them, but I love the different umbrella images!

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  13. this is such a beautiful card. I love the colors and the sentiment!!!

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  14. Very sweet - perfect colors for spring! April showers....

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  15. very sweet, love the papers and great sentiment!!

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  16. Love the card - beautiful choice of color- love all of your ideas - thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. Love it!! The colors are beautiful and gives a sense of calm and happiness!

    Tracy

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  18. love the umbrella! its so versatile! and i love the colors you chose!

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  19. I love the color combo on this card. Thanks for sharing.
    Megan H.
    mhcards@embarqmail.com

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  20. What a lovely card and I love the sentiment inside!
    Teresa
    www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

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  21. 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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  22. Such a sweet card! Very nice colors and papers.

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  23. Such a cute card, and love the sentiment!

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  24. Lovely card! It would surely brighten someone's day! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Beautiful card. Love the color combination.

    Melissa

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  26. Love, love, love the colors! and such a sweet card! Gosh, I absolutely wish I could pull colors together like you can...amazing!
    -Tanya T

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  27. 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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  28. Such a lovely card! I love the colors & the sentiment is perfect. Thanks for another chance to win.

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  29. Super sweet card. I do like the sentiments used.
    Thanks for a chance to win.

    Mary O'Neal
    redpupper@aol.com

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  30. Great design!!! Love the paper...so pretty!

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  31. Wow! Your card is really stunning. Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win.

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  32. Really cute card. Thanks for the chance to win a great gift.

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  33. Very sweet card! I love the cut shapes and the great sentiment!

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  34. Love, love, love this card!!! The colors, the umbrella....it's all so pretty!

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  35. Love your cards. They are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Such a cute card. Love your color choice. Thanks for sharing.

    Luria

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  37. Love the card-so timely with all the spring rains we have been having!!!

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  38. What a cute card! How fun!

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  39. What a great card...LOVE it! Sure to cheer anyone up...

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  40. Thanks for showing a fun use of April Showers!

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  41. Great card! The colors are fun, and I love how the sentiment carries through to the inside. :)

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  42. Your card is so, so, CUTE! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  43. Like the Spring colors. April showers will definitely bring May flowers.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  44. 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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  45. Beautiful card - I love all the details. Great job as usual!

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  46. Beautiful card!! Always such attention to detail. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Sue Brailey

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  47. Your bows are just beautiful....wish I could do that! Karen

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  48. Very nice card,love all the great colors. Thanks for a chance to win this great cartridge.lindave

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  49. I love the sentiment and the patterned paper you used for today's card! Thanks for the chance to win the Simple Cards cartridge!

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  50. Great card, as always! I would love to win the cartridge, thank you for the chance.
    Have a great day!

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  51. Lovely card. Great color choice and the perfect sentiment, especially the inside one. TFS

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  52. Very nice and the colors are great I'm big fan of ribbons on cards. I'm also a fan of decorating the inside of cards to. Thanks for sharing God Bless.

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  53. Very pretty. Love the sentiment. :)

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  54. Just love your color combo, and such a cute saying too! TFS.

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  55. So pretty, Melanie. Love those pretty papers. Love the sentiment and that bow. So springy.

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  56. Would love to win Simple Cards cartridge!!!!

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  57. Thanks for brightening our day. I'm so waiting for warm weather and the card is great.

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  58. The card you shared with us today is really great! I just love umbrellas and yours is sooooo cute!

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  59. This card would certainly brighten my day! The paper you used is sooo pretty. Love your card design!

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  60. Totally sweet and fun! Thanks so much for brightening my day!

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  61. Your card is so pretty and I love the sentiments!!!

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  62. What a great card! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

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  63. Lovely card!! Love your bows!!

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  64. Love the card. Wish I had your talent. Thanks for the chance to win

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  65. This is beautiful Melanie!! I so love the colors and that great bg paper. :)

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  66. What a great sentiment! Love the umbrella and your bows are just AMAZING! wish I could tie mine as prettily!
    Michelle

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  67. Love your adorable card. TFS.
    D- (email follower)
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  68. Sweet card, Melanie!
    Love the paper you used.

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  69. 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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  70. Perfect card for Spring. Love the soft colors. thanks for another great idea.

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  72. 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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  73. 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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  74. This is a pretty card. I have that stamp set and have already used it too many times!

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  75. Love the rain umbrella card!! I would like to make a card that is so super cute like that!!
    Cindy in Wisconsin
    BuseyRed

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  77. I love all the colors in this card. It is beautiful.

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  78. Love your sweet cute umbrella. Would need to get my hands on one of those cartridges.

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  79. Congratulations, Barbara. How lucky.

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  80. Melanie, your card is beautiful. I love the papers you used and your design is FABULOUS!! You are so talented and I love your work. This is yet another example of your super star status!! :D

    xxSusan

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  81. Melanie, You always make simply gorgeous cards! I love how the umbrella follows the curve of the circle. Brilliant!

    April

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  82. Simple beautiful! Love the colors and that gorgeous bow!
    JenE, ScrappyJenE@gmail.com

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  83. Such a cute card. I love the umbrella for a spring theme.

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  84. The Art Philosphy cartridge is so versatile! It's one of my "go to" carts whenever I need an idea. Beautiful card!

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  85. Sweet card. Thanks for sharing.

    coupondenise at live dot com

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  86. Beautiful card!!!!!! Love the colors and the bow!!!

    Hugs
    Sarah

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  87. what a lovely card melanie such pretty paper and a sweet sentiment.

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  88. Your creations are so inspiring. I love to just look at the different things.

    Thanks for a change to win the cartridge :)

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