Today's card is a card I made for my MIL'S birthday. I made it with the new Elegant Cakes cartridge. I just love this cartridge. I has some really classy cuts on it. I was not sure I would like it much until I saw it and I was smitten.
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The paper is Bo Bunny and the cardstock is Papertrey Ink. The stamps used are from Papertrey Ink.
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I really like this card. Great choice of colors!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is one great card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, your MIL will love it I'm sure
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Beautiful card! When I saw the new Cakes cartridges coming out I didn't really care... now that I've seen projects using these on cards and layouts I'm sure I need these too! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I thought I was safe on the "cake" cartridges since I have no interest in making actual cakes....No Deal! The new carts are amazing and I see so many possibilities. TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteThat cut is beautiful! How perfect for your card! Your MIL is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteMelissaAllore on the Cricut Board
I love the colors you chose for this elegant card. I think this cartridge will have to go on my "must have" list.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The new cartridges seem to have so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice we can use the cake carts to make paper crafts with too. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors. Very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Gail gailheinecke at charter dot net
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I think I covet this cartridge! I'm like you, too, I first thought cake cartridges, no, those won't be for me but the images are so COOL! Love it!
ReplyDeleteMCF's Mimi
I never realized all the things that you could do with this cartridge. Beautiful card that I am sure your MIL will love
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteErin
ekell77@hotmail.com
Beautiful card I am loving this new cart
ReplyDeletePretty pretty card. You do such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteAt first I saw "cakes" and thought, "great, can't use it for cards and scrapbooking" until I saw what you had done, and done quite nicely, and now I HAVE TO HAVE that cart too. Simple but pretty.
ReplyDeleteGrams716
This card is beautiful. I said, "Wow" when I first saw it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNancy B
ReplyDeleteI am sure your MIL will love her birthday card. Very pretty card.
Thanks for all your hard work
lv2dance92@optonline.net
Great card, I agree, I think that Elegant cards will be a must have for a lot of people. The cuts on that are just so pretty, and versatile. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Melanie. I am really liking these "cake carts".
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! You and Joy must have been on the same wavelength today!
ReplyDeleteElegant is definitely the word to describe it. Beautiful is another.
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks like there's a big diamond on that card. It is so elegant. Great job, TFS.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the layout and colors.
ReplyDeleteI also wasnt sure about the cartridge but you have me sold!! I love the card!
ReplyDeleteNancy
nancyiaggi@yahoo.com
What a beautiful card. It's really nice to see the cake cartridges used for papercrafts.
ReplyDeletesandyford77 at sbcglobal dot net
That's a pretty card. I like that you can interchange the cartridges within the machines!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful. I will have to reconsider this cart! Jeanene
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! would love to have this cart!
ReplyDeleteFancy! Need those cards sometimes.
ReplyDeleteLynda
flockerbie@indy.rr.com
I love your card,so elegant!! I would love a chance to win your awesome blog candy!! I just became a follower and subscribed as well!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Holley
beautiful card. I am a follower. bob.heather@q.com Thank you
ReplyDeleteI have to agree about not being sure if I would like it but I can for sure see this design on wedding cards or invites for sure. You always do a great job and I am now a loyal daily follower! Thanks for sharing! Have a splendid day.
ReplyDeleteIt is very elegant! Love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love the colors that used ,so vibrant. Thank you for sharing that with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, very, very elegant! Colors are super!
ReplyDeleteAnn
Classy cuts is right! Wow! Im likin all the cake cartridges at this point. TFS, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHaPpy birthday to your mil. Beautiful cutout.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. Love the paper and the colors. I never thought the cake cartridges would be on my list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Susan
Beautiful card....I am sure she will LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my, what a beautiful card! very classy...i may have to take a closer look at this cart!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, blossom93 at yahoo dot com
That is a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Your colors are perfect!
ReplyDeletedonna967@ymail.com
Wow!! Who would have thought that the cake cart could make such beautiful cards....I'm Sold !!!!!
ReplyDeletethis card really s elegant. love it JSharer417@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty card. I like this cartridge too. Very classy as you say.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. I didn't
ReplyDeleterealize that the cake carts.
would crossover well for papercrafting. Hooray!
Who would have thought on the cake cart! Bravo for putting that to our attention so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card! I think I'm going to have to get a job to afford all these wonderful cartridges that are coming out!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Melanie, your MIL is going to love it. PS if you trim away the bottom center it would look just like a tiara.
ReplyDeleteI think the paper you chose for this really sets off the design--great card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Glad to see that the cake carts aren't just for cakes! TFS
ReplyDeletemommanj
ngate3@msn.com
Great card and I love the "Elegant Cake" cartridge too.
ReplyDeleteYou're right - it is very elegant. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLaurie
jjbrewski at msn dot com
Another beautiful card and the cuts on the cake cartridge are gorgeous! I can only imagine what it would look like on a cake!
ReplyDeleteLOve the color combo. You are such a good daughter in law. I'm sure your MIL with love it.
ReplyDeletecat.lovin.scrapper at gmail dot com
Very elegant. I'm sure your MIL will love it. Nice colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the card!! Such versitle cartridges. Thought they were only for cakes. WOW!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday card!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card and great give away.
ReplyDeleteLove the card, love what you can do with a new cart.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the details. Thank you again for the opportunity to win such great prizes.
ReplyDeleteVeronica
vballen@comcast.net
Beautiful card!! This cart looks great!
ReplyDeletesueot33@yahoo.com
Classy, love that word for this card!
ReplyDeletelike the way the ribbon hangs over the edge also!
Carol<><
Gorgeous. Am so glad that the cake carts are also so good foe us scrappers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteDonna C.
goCricutgo
Beautiful card! I love this new cartridge it has so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design & card. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card...I didn't think I would like or need the "cake carts" but boy was I wrong...
ReplyDeleteThis is so victorian!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice card!! I love that you can use the cake carts for cards..
ReplyDeleteLindaP
Very pretty! Very "elegant"!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
~KristinaH
When I saw these cake carts, I thought to myself, there's nothing to interest me in those. But I find I am becoming enticed by your use of them. Great, elegant card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for sharing.cberrylyn
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. The colors are so pretty. Have a great day!!Thank you so much for your help and instructions as well. Sheila Courts
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure about the cake carts but after seeing your pretty card I think I might buy some.
ReplyDeletesfread171@hoitmail.com
What a very pretty card!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. I like your color choices.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. Loving those cake carts. I love themmmm
ReplyDeleteWow, great card...Thanks!
ReplyDeletelyn
Great card, you have a lucky MIL!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and elegant!
ReplyDeleterhondah~
Lovely card. I know your MIL will love it. Just when I thought I did not need this cart, it is now on my list. :-) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteElegant Card! It looks easy or did it have a lot of pieces to the top layer?
ReplyDeletemks
Very pretty. Love the colors.
ReplyDeletetdbeardslee@gmail.com
Mel-Such a pretty card--I love the background! and the one bling gem just sets it off!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant birthday card. Love the coices. I am sure your MIL will love it. It comes from the heart.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Great colors! Love your projects. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!! Thanks for sharing. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! Just love it. Please tell us which line of Cosmo Criket paper this is. Thanks. Kathie
ReplyDeletePretty and very elegant card! Looks like one you'd pay for in stores. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday card Melanie. Both you and Joy do create some wonderful cards. I love the way you combine patterns and colours.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose for this card. I had convinced myself I wasn't interested in the cake cartridges but you have quickly changed my mind. What a great cut. I am going to cut my way to the poor house at this rate! LOL! Thanks for all the great inspiration and a great chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
muffy74sf@aol.com
Loving this cartridge! Great card.
ReplyDeleteThat is one very elegant card! There is something to be said about just have a cartridge that has beautiful flourishes and swirls to make projects elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeth Fiscus
Very elegant card.
ReplyDeletemarilyn2222
Thank you for showing us that we can use this cart...not just for cakes. I never would have even considered getting the cake carts but after seeing some of the cards being made with them I am reconsidering! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love that cut!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a elegant card. I love the colors that you chose.
ReplyDeletesee why the cart is called "elegant". Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card. your MIL is soooo lucky! efghaus@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteVery nice card.
ReplyDeleteMarjorie from TX
marjorie_brundage at sbcglobal dot net
Oooh, me likely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Melanie. Your MIL will absolutely love it! TFS.
ReplyDeleteKathryn
Very nice card!
ReplyDeleteDeanne
It's great that we can use these carts for more than just cake!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that cartridge, too, Melanie!! Do you think any of the images will be difficult to cut small enough for cards? I love the one you used here! Can't wait for April!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all you share!!
Hugs!
Linda
Didn't think I needed this cart either but now it looks like another one I HAVE to have, haha.
ReplyDeleteClaireD
claired6993@yahoo.com
I just LOVE this card and I think I may have to invest in these cake cartridges! Thank you so much for sharing all your womderful ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteLucky MIL! Your card is beautiful. I really like you color choices.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI was GOING to be so careful in what carts. I buy this time... you are really making it hard. lol.. beautiful card
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Really like the colors.
ReplyDeleteWhitney
Very nice Birthday Card. Love it
ReplyDeleteLinda in Stanwood
Beautiful card--love the card combo too--I am loving these new "cake" carts and glad to hear that they can be used for paper crafting as well--TFS
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of the "cakes" cartridges the more I want them. This is just a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteWow! Even the cake cartridges offer a lot, which I didn't think they would. Thanks for the pretty card. Pam
ReplyDeletepcrusberg at aol dot com
I love the color combinations, what an adorable card!
ReplyDeleteYour MIL is going to love this card! It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, TFS
ReplyDeleteYour projects are always so tastefully done! This one is no exception. LOVE what you have done and your paper choices are perfection! Thank you so much for sharing. THis cartridge has been one of my favorites since they were released.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant, I love the colors. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteMonica L.
monita23@ca.rr.com
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour MIL is going to love that card. You are right, so elegant. Great job!!
ReplyDeletedeelepage@hotmail.com
What a lovely card! With so many awesome new cartridges out, I am having a hard time deciding which one is my favorite. Can't I just get them all? Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I may need to look more closely at the cake cartridges!
ReplyDeletevery sweet looking card i can't wait to see the new carts in stores
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing Penny
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteChris
cffeit@yahoo.com
I love this card. You can make it fit so many occasions. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMelanie..this card is so elegant!!! I love it, and I'm sure your MIL will too! The paper is the perfect choice as well, and I love how you did the ribbon. I don't know if I commented on your "Paris" card, but it is stunning..reminds me of the post cards you see with artsy type styling of the Eiffel tower, except much prettier! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLisa
I love these new cake cartridges they are so cool and you answered my question they can be used with paper. I really like the card u made very fab.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, very elegant.
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Very nice card.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
What a beautiful card! I'm sure your MIL will be so excited to get this!
ReplyDeleteI like all of the cartridges but my favorite is the Create-A-Critter one!
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant swirl! I think these carts are very versatile. They'll be fun to play with.
ReplyDeletewell crap, now I need yet another cartridge! I sure hope random integer man picks me!
ReplyDeleteThe card is beautiful and I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteDonya
I love the paper you used to create this card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
sherrihe180
Beautiful Card. I'm sure your MIL will love it
ReplyDeleteHawksteammom@gmail.com
Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you used this cut because I wasn't sure how it would look-but now I know and I love it. Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Your choice of colors is great:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!! Great choice of colors, this cartridge is a must have...
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Love the new cartridges!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog! I am so excited to be following it now. Your projects are incredible.
ReplyDeleteI love your color scheme here! Great work!
What an adorable card! I really want this cart - I love the images!
ReplyDeleteTY for the inspiration
chris.kim33 at yahoo dot com
This is truly an elegant and lovely card. I'm going to have a hard time choosing which cartridge I want next! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteBethAnn M
That is a beautiful cut- very elegant!
ReplyDeleteThat is a neat card to be elegant, but looks fairly simple to make.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful...she's gonna love it.
ReplyDeleteI really like your card. Love the colors. Wow!! All these new carts, It's hard to pick just a few.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Your MIL will love it! Love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteTFS!
What a beautiful card, MIL will be very happy.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
Nice card! These new carts are great!
ReplyDeleteGail A
gailliz@hotmail.com
Very pretty card, I knew from the start that I would like that one.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card - I would be pleased to recieve such a beauty!
ReplyDeletedvwayne at gmail dot com
love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and elegant also, she will love it. I might need this cart, after all! TFS
ReplyDeletedianne31331
I like the card and the paper. I have not seen papertrey paper in my joann or michaels!
ReplyDeletehi melanie! your mother in law must be darling if you would make her such a lovely card! you are both blessed to have each other!
ReplyDeletemarie sierra
mea57_98@yahoo.com
Great card, I love the colors and layers. dallen
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! It would be perfect for my grandmother. Thanks for the ideas you share.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, that is a beautiful image and it looks gorgeous on the card, I can just imagine repeated on a cake, wow! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCarmen L
cal8007 at aol dot com
Very pretty card. I like this cart as well. I think it is my third favorite of the new releases. Thanks
ReplyDeleteMelissa
MelJohn74 at aol dot com
I never would have guessed cakes. Beautiful card, TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the papers are perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards you make and share on your website. You inspire me.
ReplyDeletejudyf9atyahoodotcom
Very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteI love the main design of this card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteaelem@aol dot com
I love those cake cartridges. I'm so glad you showed us those. My wallet, however, may not be so happy with that!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card!!!! I love the colors, so classy
ReplyDeleteYOUR CARD IS GREAT! I RUSH HOME FROM WORK TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE CREATED DAILY. A WONDERFUL INSPIRATION TO COME HOME TO!!!
ReplyDeleteDAWN
MARTINFARM72@VERIZON.NET
I really liking the cakes cart. I've been seeing nothing but beautiful cards made with cart.
ReplyDeleteI realy like this card. That cartridge looks like it has a lot of uses. Thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win! Great card
ReplyDeleteI just love this card!
ReplyDeletekrazykraftymom@yahoo.com
Lovely card I am sure she loved it
ReplyDeletethink I like the elegant cakes cartridge. Great looks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I would love to win any of these carts!
ReplyDeletereally cute!TFS!
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Love this card. Love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Your talents are limitless.
ReplyDeleteThat is one very beautiful card. MIL will love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteWho am I supposed to send all of these great cards to? TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! I love the paper and colours. Who knew a cake cartridge would make such a gorgeous card?? Thanks for showing us what it can do.
ReplyDeletePretty card. Beautiful color combo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThe card is beutiful. I have got to buy this cartridge.
ReplyDelete.gail
beautiful cut!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Great color combinations. Thanks for the ideas.
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