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Monday, June 17, 2013

Life's sweet watermelon card made using the Simply Charmed cartridge.

Hello, friends!

Today's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge is called Come and Get It Summer Foods! I cannot think of summer foods with out craving watermelon! That being the case, I had to find a great watermelon cut. The best way to do this is use the search function in the Cricut Craft Room. There were several to choose from, but I chose the melon slice from Simply Charmed.

Since I am on that cuttlebug embossing kick, I wanted to use a folder that had the look of a picnic blanket or outdoor table cloth. The Wicker Weave folder was exactly was I was looking for!

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/61dw7anq6zhm289u8vy2
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/zpbczoy2x0o08o31ejsm

I used the Chantilly paper pack, Crystal Blue, and Colonial White cardstock.
For the sentiment, I used the Bugs and Hugs stamp set.


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53 comments:

  1. Joan SmithJune 17, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    OOOOOH YUUUUUM what a cool yummy card. Just so cute too. Love your watermelon I agree with you watermelon screams summer!! Had my first of the year last night! Love your choice for an embossing folder and your paper choice too everything is so perfect as always.

    Have a fun watermelon kind of day!

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  2. JayneJune 17, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    So pretty and elegant Melanie!
    Jayne x

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  3. ~ Jo ~June 17, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Oh what a sweet summery card Melanie! Love it!

    Hugs,
    Jo
    You should enter this in my Funday Friday "Anything Goes" challenge

    Jo's Scrap Shack

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  4. SheriJune 17, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    What a 'delicious' card :)

    Sheri

    sherii at cfl dot rr dot com

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  5. Janice PJune 17, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    I always enjoy all your cards.

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  6. Tisha SewellJune 17, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    What a beautiful card! Love all your work. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  7. ConniecrafterJune 17, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    very cute and love the papers you have chosen!

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  8. HeatherJune 17, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Such a pretty card! I love it with that black ribbon!
    Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. TeresaKJune 17, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Super cute watermellon! Love that pattern paper!
    Teresa
    www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

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  10. Debbie (from Sugar Land)June 17, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Cute card today - love your paper choices.

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  11. Sue DJune 17, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Very cute watermelon card. I like the embossing.

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  12. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    omigosh! that watermelon is so cute!

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  13. CrystalJune 17, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    What a sweet card!!!

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  14. CrystalJune 17, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Adorable card! I want to take another big bite out of it. I, too, have been in an embossing mood. I made the shirt card you displayed last week & embossed the tie with diagonal stripes ,& the shirt with tiny diamonds. It turns out great. Thanks for another chance to win.

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  15. ColleenJune 17, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I love this cartridge, I have made a card like this also, but yours is cuter, mine was just made with the plain colored paper, I really like it with the patterened paper, I will have to try this. Thanks for sharing it.

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  16. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Love the watermelon card especially the pattern paper.
    Thanks for a chance to win.
    Mary

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  17. PattyJune 17, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Great card...those papers you used on the watermelon are perfect!!

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  18. SusanJune 17, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Love the colors.

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  19. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Sweet card. Love the fave and the embossing. Thanks for sharing

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  20. Sunshine HoneyBeeJune 17, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Like your sweet & yummy watermelon card with cute face. I like watermelon. Use to use salt on it; not sure why but just did but now do not.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  21. Katherine A.June 17, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Cute card Melanie. Thanks for sharing the cut file.

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  22. Debbie C.June 17, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Really gute card. I need to practice my bow tying. Yours always look so good.

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  23. LaurieDJune 17, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You have such a knack for making things elegant!

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  24. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Great card and awesome prize to win!! Thank you for all the inspiration you provide!

    Blessings,
    Melitta

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  25. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Love the watermelon card and thanks for the chance to win.
    sekala45@roadrunner.com

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  26. snappy scrappyJune 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    So cute, love the patterns used on the watermelon!

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  27. tndjJune 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    cute card. Never did tackle making bows. I practice lots but never come out like yours. Elegant card.

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  28. judyklarsonJune 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    What else can be said but "Cute, cute, cute!!!!!"

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  29. Josie0602June 17, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love the beautiful embossing in the background and the soft colors for the watermelon!

    Tracy

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  30. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Melanie, love the paper on your watermelon slice. Simply beautiful.
    And as always a gorgeous bow. You are the bow tying queen.

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  31. Cheryl WJune 17, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Very cute card! The papers you chose made it even better!

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  32. Erin L.June 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    So cute! Have yo take Simply Charmed out and take another look at it.

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  33. Lin M.June 17, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I like your watermelon card - you can even make watermelon look elegant! :)

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  34. Cindy@ Scrap-obsessed.blogspot.comJune 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Pretty card. And you always make the best bows!

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  35. KarenJune 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Cute card. I'm glad you're on a cuttle bug embossing kick, I love getting ideas to use all those folders that I have.
    Karen S, PA

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  36. LuriaJune 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Love this card very cute thanks for sharing.

    Luria

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  37. JenniferEJune 17, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Juicy card!!! I just made a wtermalon card for one of my don's teachers from Just Becasue Cards withthe sentiment "thanks a melon". Love the colors you used for your card!
    ~Jen
    ScrappyJenE@gmail.com
    www.JensCreativeSide.blogspot.com

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  38. Susan EdwardsJune 17, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Melanie I love this melon card!!! Too cute with the little faces. And of course I love the CTMH paper and the great embossing. Way to rock the challenge!!!
    HUGS!!
    Susan

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  39. Debbie ZJune 17, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Love the card. Perfect for summer!

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  40. JoAnnJune 17, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    This is adorable. Love that cute watermelon.

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  41. CarolineJune 17, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I just love the paper you used on the watermelon and the embossing is so awesome. Again, you make the most fabulous bows!

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  42. MonicaJune 17, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Love the color combination...never would have come up with that...but it works!

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  43. Rhonda MillerJune 17, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    This is so cute. I love the little watermelon.

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  44. SharonJune 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Fabulous card!!! Love your watermelon. And the face is great! The paper you used is so very pretty. :)

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  45. EdwinaJune 17, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    I love your watermelon card and patriotic card. They are beautiful. i love the paper you used for the watermelon. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

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  46. Miriam PrantnerJune 17, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    What a sweet watermelon! The Chantilly papers are perfect!

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  47. RoseJune 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Your watermelon is so sweet.My Fav. Summer food is STRAWBERRY!!!TFS your!
    rosebud222222222

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  48. BrendaJune 18, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Oh Melanie, this card is too cute! I love the papers you used on your melon! I also love the embossing folder!! I too crave watermelon in the summer-one of my favorite fruits for the summer! Hugs!

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  49. Scrapping GirlJune 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Love the embossing folder! And the watermelon-it does seem like summer once we can have watermelon for dessert at dinner!
    :)
    Michelle

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  50. Sherrie K.June 19, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Awesome card:) The watermelon looks so yummy! Cute little face and wow, love the ribbon-it really pops!
    Sherrie K
    http:/sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  51. DIANA L.June 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    wonderful card I really like the papers you used.
    DIANA L
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  52. ~JulieH~June 23, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Gorgeous card Melanie! Love the embossing and agree it does look like a tablecloth and what beautiful papers too!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  53. shellyJune 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    sweet card melanie i love the paper :)

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