Cheerful garland made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge.

Hello, friends!

Today I have a project made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge. I was asked by Provo Craft to make a garland using this cartridge and that is not something I have ever made. It was a little bit of a challenge to come up with a concept. However, this cartridge had several options. I just kept coming back to the squiggly circle.

To assemble a similar garland, cut out shapes at 2". I cut out 100 so there would be 50 total circles as I made the garland double sided. I adhered the two circles together on top of the aqua ribbon. Then I hot glued small buttons in the center of each squiggly circle. This is not a hard project at all. Just somewhat tedious.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I have a great project for you tomorrow, so make sure you drop back in!

I want to give you all a gentle reminder that those of you on the fence about ordering some Close To My Heart that you only have 4 days left to get the double Pair a Phrase stamp set ($35.90 retail price) for free with any purchase of $75 or more. See below for details:

September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

If you get your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge bundle between now and the end of the month you will qualify for the $5 Stamp of the Month and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

What you will get if you get this deal?

*Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (retail price of $59.99) , Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each). Total retail value of $128.69 for only $99. (click here for pictures of the handbook ==> ART PHILOSOPHY HANDBOOK)

*The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

*Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

Click here to get in on this FABULOUS deal ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart Website


PEACE, LOVE, AND CRAFTS!


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Floral yarn wreath made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge

Hello, friends!

Today I have a wreath that I made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge that comes on the E2. I have always loved wreaths. Never did I think I could make one using my cricut until recently. I was asked to make one using this cartridge and this is what I came up with. It was super easy too. The hard part was putting the yarn around the wreath itself. That took forever! The Cricut part was super simple though. You WILL need a hot glue gun for this one for sure!

I just cut the flowers at varying sizes and layered them. Then added a button to the center. Easy peasy!

Thanks so much for dropping in. Don't forget that tomorrow I will be posting the winner of the Best of 2009 cartridge. To check out that giveaway click here ==> Hello Thursday giveaway

September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

If you get your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge bundle between now and the end of the month you will qualify for the $5 Stamp of the Month and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

What you will get if you get this deal?

*Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (retail price of $59.99) , Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each). Total retail value of $128.69 for only $99.

*The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

*Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

Click here to get in on this FABULOUS deal ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart Website

PEACE, LOVE, AND CRAFTS!


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So lovely scrapbook layout

Hello, friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! My family and I attended a German festival that we attend every year. We had a great time eating strudel, sauerkraut, and sausage! Then we went to IKEA to get a few things to help organize my room better. I sometimes think it would just be easier to buy a bigger house ;-) I will take picture though at some point and show you all how I organize my crafty space.

Now I know I said I would post a bag on Friday made using the new Scandinavian Christmas Cards cartridge. Well, since the ok came through late in the day I decided to go ahead and wait to post it. Then at some point over the weekend, I thought it might be a good idea to post it over on Everyday Cricut. That way you guys do not get too sick of my bags. I just love making them and I hope that some of you might venture into the land of fabric!

The bag is posted today on Everyday Cricut. Click here to check it out ==> Peace bag made using Scandinavian Christmas Card cartridge

Today I have a layout that I made using the American Alphabet cartridge and the Cricut Essentials cartridge which come on the E2 machine.

I used DCWV paper. I cut the FABULOUS border out at 3"

I cut the title out at 1" and placed it on a shape that was cut at 3". The flowers were cut out at 3", 2 1/2", 2", 1 1/2", & 1" then layered to give a 3d effect. The leaves were cut out at 2" and 3".

The journaling box was cut out at 1 3/4" and then stamped using a retired Close To My Heart stamp set. However, the current stamp of the month has a stamp that would give a similar effect.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will see you all back here tomorrow!

 September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

If you get your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge bundle between now and the end of the month you will qualify for the $5 Stamp of the Month and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

What you will get if you get this deal?

*Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (retail price of $59.99) , Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each). Total retail value of $128.69 for only $99.

*The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

*Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

Click here to get in on this FABULOUS deal ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart Website


Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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Get well hugs card made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge from the E2.

Hello, friends!

Today I have a card that I made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge that is included on the NEW E2 machine. These flowers made me think of tropical flowers and the weather has been so terrible lately that I thought we all could use something tropical!

I used DCWV glitter cardstock.

I cut the flowers at 2" and 1". The leaves were cut out at 3".

The stamp is from My Creative Time Stamps and the set is called 'Pain Pain Go Away'

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I will see you all back here tomorrow!!

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

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E2 projects!

Hello, friends!

Since the E2 launch is just hours away I thought I would post a few of my projects that I made using the new E2 and the cartridges that come loaded on the machine.

Just A Note:

Cricut American Alphabet

Cricut Essentials:

Cricut Decal:

Make sure you tune into our EVERYDAY CRICUT Ustream tonight at 9:05 eastern and check out our E2 giveaway by clicking here ==> EVERYDAY CRICUT E2 GIVEAWAY

Look forward to seeing you tonight!!

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