Today I have a card made using the April Stamp of the Month and the Artiste cartridge. This month's stamp coordinates with the Artiste cartridge and is so much fun! If you are someone who likes having all of the stamp sets that coordinates with the cartridges, make sure you get your hands on this one!
For this card I used embossing powder that make the detail from the stamp stand out a little bit more. I always forget to use this technique, but love the effect. I really should do this more!
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/66se25tkcc5q8vgqewbj
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/6ngfx5ey2ohrc0dpu1pb
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| The 'sun' and 'bird' shapes are from the stamp set. |
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| This sentiment is also from the stamp of the month set. |
I will be back tomorrow with a project made using the Simple cards cartridge!
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 TERRIFIC Thursday!
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Your card is so sweet and precious I love the colors and your papers. You just are so talented and always create something that is so special.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, Courtney! I love how you dry embossing the Artiste cut pieces--it really enhanced the design! You should enter your card into the rose blossoms garden spot this week--their focus is the Happy Birthday key from the Artiste cartridge. Here is a link for you:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.roseblossomgarden.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the inspiration!
:) Marie
Super cute card-love how the stamp set goes perfect with the cricut cartridge!
ReplyDeleteI love this cute card! The colors are so pretty together. Thanks for
ReplyDeletethe chance to win the Simple Cards
cartridge. Can't wait to see what you create next with it.
Artiste is my favorite cartridge. Now you just gave me another card idea, and I can imagine using it along with the Simple Cards cart, should I be so lucky to win it...lindatony at bellsouth dot net.
ReplyDeleteI love this card!
ReplyDeleteThe card has a wonderful SW look to it. How long is the Artiste cartridge avail for?
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Super tweet! I love the colors you used and the embossing definitely adds so much to your stamped images! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing powder touch! Amazing how taking that extra step really makes a difference in the overall design.
ReplyDeleteHow tweet--love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love this card! I have Artiste and my eye is on this adorable stamp set!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your card, and that bow is beautiful! I'd love to win the Simple Cards cartridge, I'm just getting started in card making...so I'm definitely at the "simple" stage! :)
ReplyDeleteNice card and love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors on this card. They are so springy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
Your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win.
Mary O'Neal
redpupper@aol.com
Very nice card. Thanks for making another card with the Artiste cartridge! :-)
ReplyDeleteJean in Madison
The card is so cute, love the the colors. I always look forward to seeing what you create.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the colors. I especially love that sun shape!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...great colour combo!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card, love the colors.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
Such a sweet card...love that bird! I love the Artiste cartridge!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, the embossing does bring out the lovely details. I love the look! Love the card!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you did with the Simple Cards cart!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous cart!
This card is so cute! I need to make it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the embossing.
ReplyDeleteI was on the fence about this month's stamp of the month. But I love how simple this card looks. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tweet card! :) Thanks for a chance to win this great cartridge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. Your choice of colors is awesome. Your creativity really pushes the envelop, you show how unlimited the carts and stamps can be.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Love your tweet card! Hmmm...I'm thinking I need that stamp set. LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Miranda :)
www.nanasscrapspot.com
Your card is adorable. Love the colors. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD- (email follower)
http://designbydragonfly.blogspot.com
What a cute card! I love that bird.
ReplyDeleteJPALM3746@comcast.net
Beautiful card....love the color combo!!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Your tweet card is so cute. I appreciate all the great ideas you share with us. Thank you for the chance to win a great cartridge.
ReplyDeleteCute card, I really love the colors you used. Thanks for a chance to win this great cartridge!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Wish I had the Artiste cartridge. But very happy to have a chance to win the Simple Card Cartridge. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteKay from Iowa countryside.
Love you card and the new stamp of the month. Would love to win the new card cartridge as I make all the Birthday cards for all my family and my husbands family.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the colors. Would love to win the Simple Card Cartridge. Love you work!
ReplyDeletelove the card and the embossing. Would love to win the cartridge as I make all my own cards: birthday, sympathy, get well, Anniversary and Christmas. That would be a God Send to win the cartridge and such a great help.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove the card. am trying to talk myself out of the stamp of the month but not quite succeeding. lol
ReplyDeleteshirl
Love this cartridge-I make cards for Operation Write Home and this would make it so much easier.
ReplyDeleteOH this card is soo beautiful, I soo want that stamp set!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great eye for design and detail. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable card, I love getting all of these ideas on using cartridges...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSherry
This is such a sweet card. I love the spring colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKathy U
kathy.unger113@gmail.com
I absolutely LOVE your ability to coordinate colors! This card is a perfect example of this! Stunning!
ReplyDeletekweenbee_612@yahoo.com
That Artiste cartridge and April stamp set have wonderful potential. I love what you did with them. Colors are beautiful and your design is adorable. Love the bow and the embossing! TFS. Hoping to win the Simple Cards cart!
ReplyDeleteColors are so springy in this card! You are very artisitic!
ReplyDeletewow, love the laying and colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty! I love the CTMH cartridges and stamps!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for April so I could get this stamp set. It is so adorable. Looking forward to seeing more cards from this set.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, too! Thanks for sharing your CCR files w/ ur followers. Too bad, we cannot cut it unless we have linked the cartridge you used on your card. Anyway, we can always be inspired by your designs.
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! I LOVE the embossing!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Would love to win the Simple Card cartridge.
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Would love to win the Simple Card cartridge.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card....love that blue!!
ReplyDeleteYou're card is so 'tweet'. Love the way you put it together. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this card are so springy. Another beautiful card ttfs
ReplyDeleteAnother cute card, and I love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! The new stamp sets look awesome, too!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Your cards are always so clever and cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the umph the ribbon adds!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the gentle colors and those sweet polka dots.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card, I love your color combination, and the embossing really pops it up a notch. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Great color combination. I really like the layering.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
Beautiful card. Love the colors and layering you did. :)
ReplyDeleteCould this card be any cuter...I think not!! Your talent amazes me.
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I'm so glad I've ordered this stamp set...can't wait for it to get here so I can make this card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of your card, they look gorgeous together!
ReplyDeleteLove all the textures in this card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, "springie" card. It should make anyone smile to receive it. I have the Artiste cart, it looks like I will have to get the April SOTM set. Would be overjoyed to win the Simple Cards cartridge. Good luck to everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. Oh how I would love to win the card cartridge, as I am just getting into making cards and it is so much fun. I love my artiste cartridge too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I really love the embossing.
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing on this card! I couldn't stop looking at it!
ReplyDeleteApril
I love that the stamps and cartridge co-ordinate, and the embossing is the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be a winner. thanls for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLuria
I've been wanting this cartridge so would LOVE to win it.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, colorful card! Love your work :)
ReplyDeleteAww I really like this one the stamp is great and the colors of the paper are pretty. Thanks for sharing God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI love the Tweet card, it looks so complicated.. I don't think I am up to that level yet but I can't wait until I can make such colourful cards. I would love to win this months give away. I have just started my cartridge collection. Either way. I love coming here daily to check out your newest cards. As always so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors!!!!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog - and I love it! The Simple Cards cartridge as SO many possibilities! And I love the card you made - very cute
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Love the color, this cartridge is for sure a must have. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Love the images. Thanks for a chance to win!!
ReplyDeletesueot33@yahoo.com
Very nice card Melanie. I love the Artiste cartridge so the SOM for April is definitely on my "to order" list.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of this card. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! One day I'll have time to make some cards.
ReplyDeleteAll of the layers make the card so professional.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love the birdies!
ReplyDeleteThis card is too tweet indeed. Great layering, it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is gorgeous. I love the Artiste cart.
ReplyDeleteWrite more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video
ReplyDeleteto make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something informative to read?
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