Thursday, May 27, 2010

Little birdhouse card made with the *new* Cindy Loo Cricut cartridge

Hello, friends!!

Today I have a card I made using one of my favorites of the release...Cindy Loo! I really love this cartridge! I think it has lots of possibilities. It is not as girly as you might think either. I have a card that I made for tomorrow's post on Everyday Cricut that is VERY masculine. It just is a total must have cartridge....I think!



When I saw the images on this card I knew that this little Bavarian birdhouse would be cut by my cricut. Just something about it called to me. I cut this little birdhouse at 2". It is small, but not hard to assemble. I love when that happens!



I used a little pen work to add a little bit more.



The paper used is October Afternoon's 'Thrift Store'. This is totally my new favorite paper pack! The ribbon is SU! and the stamp is from Papertrey Ink(the set is called Inside Out Thank you...or something like that)



Thanks so much for stopping by!!

P.S. Joy is drawing her winners today for her huge giveaway. You should totally check it out!! Click here ==> Obsessed with Scrapbooking

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!!

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198 comments:

Santaread said...

love this card I am going to have to get this cartridge.

Jess (aka Sparksgal) said...

Another fab card! I really need to get this cart. :)

~Jess (aka Sparksgal)
jhmiller07 (at) gmail (dot) com

Parcha said...

This card looks so sweet! This cart is in my wish list.
Thanks.

Scrappin Melissa said...

This is cute! Almost Mary Englebreit looking. Love it.

- - Sheryl - - said...

Love your card too! This cart is the only one I want from the new releases. Thanks for showing the wonderful cuts!

Scrapfaire said...

I also am in love with and am hoarding thrift store LOL! I LOVE the birdhouse. The way you have it cut out and layered it makes me think it's made of Gingerbread which makes me think about using it for Christmas!!! FANTASTIC

sgute61 said...

Beautiful card, I love it!

Stephanie said...

ok wow that card is stunning. You have some amazing talent! The cut the colors and the layout, wow! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration :)

StephanieD
txzgirl33@aol.com

Kelly Massman said...

What a pretty card! I love that paper! i don't need ANY PAPER, but I'm really loving that October Afternoon Thrift Shop! Plus, that Cindy Loo cartridge is looking like a must have every time you guys showcase it!

Robin Wade said...

Melanie, this is adorable!! Makes me want that cartridge more and more! TFS!

Anonymous said...

Oh! I really love this card. I build birdhouses for a living. Great colors. Thanks for sharing.

Dawn McCarty said...

very sweet. i love bird houses. thanks for sharing.

Doris P. said...

a cartridge not liked has entered - want.. Thanks for sharing and showing us we NEED these cartridges LOL
parkernana5@cox.net

Rebecca said...

Very cute. I love it!!

Thebookinroom said...

very pretty card!!

Char Dobson said...

Very cute. I love Cindy Loo!

Jennifer said...

What a pretty card! How many layers is that cute little birdhouse?

Thanks for sharing,

Jennifer

Crystal said...

Super sweet card....I LOVE birdhouses... my front porch decor is designed around wooden bird houses!!! Love it!!!

Brenda said...

This cart was not on my list - seemed girly and I have boys. But I may have to change my thoughts and add it to the list. TFS

Barbara said...

What a fabulous card Melanie. I am putting Cindy Loo on my wish list too! I love the "delicate" look to the bird house. It's beautiful!

Lili said...

Simply cute. I love the versatility of this cartridge :) Thanks for Sharing.

Amy K said...

Another beauty Melanie. Love the paper.

Ashley said...

That card is gorgeous!

Tanya said...

LOVE it!!! That paper is awesome!!

cricutlover20 said...

Great card and I love this cartridge! Wish list! Have a great day and thanks for sharing, Cindy

Kelly Braund said...

So cute, I love that paper!

scrappingnana said...

This is an adorable card. Love the papers and the little birdhouse. I have been wanting this cartridge since I first saw all the new releases. Thanks for sharing.

Becky Moore said...

This card is adorable! Love the cut and the paper!

Helen said...

This is a beautiful card! I just love that birdhouse too.

Christina Alvarez said...

Another great card. TFS

pcmom114 said...

I love birdhouses and I loved this card!

Maureen Reiss said...

Super cute card!!! Love the birdhouse. Want this cart!

Linda said...

Wow this is so sweet! I love that bird house!

Laura B said...

Love this card!!! This is one of my favorite October Afternoon paper lines. The paper really goes well with the birdhouse.

Justhaveingfun said...

The more I see the things you are making, the more I like this cart. Great card, and I love the paper. Have a great day :o)

scrappin'Staddie aka nana said...

The birdhouse is so "tweet"...LOve it!! TFS!!

Amanda said...

Cute card!! I am thinking I need to get this cart. Thanks for sharing!

amandawoodau@hotmail.com

4kids4 said...

Looks like a little gingerbread birdhouse...very cute...tfs!

Kaye said...

This is just fabulous! I love it!
You do a fabulous job choosing paper combinations and colors! I WANT this cartridge.

livetoscrap said...

I love the paper choices. This cart has so much more to offer than what's on the box. Can't judge a cart by it's box.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card. Aren't birdhouses versatile? This cart is at the top of my list.

Misha said...

How sweet. Not only have you inspired me with cuts from the different carts (that I didn't think I'd want), but I've also been driven to buy MORE PAPER!

Jackie "B" said...

Very cute card, love the details. I'm putting this cartridge on my wish list. I love girly things. Thanks for sharing. :)

Lynn B said...

Very cute. Love the paper!

Luv 2 Create said...

Too cute card and do luv this paper line. I knew from the begining that this is definitely a must have cart. After this week thou, I am sure that all the new release carts are a must have. Thanks (I think) for giving us such a wonderful preview.
Marcie

Kelly said...

I love the card you made! I cannot wait to get this cart! TFS

Anonymous said...

This one is so sweet and I really didnt like birdhouses before.

Maggie

Janice M. said...

I love those papers! I am gonna have to find them! That birdhouse is cute too! Thanks for sharing!

CMOM Productions said...

I love this card! The floral paper reminds me of some pretty fabrics.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE this card! That birdhouse is adorable. One of my best girlfriends loves birdhouses, so this cut would be perfect for her.

Diana Waite said...

this is a FUN little card!

Lorus! said...

This is such a beautiful card. The paper and the birdhouse just complement each other so well!

Sarah said...

Super cute card!! Thanks for sharing!

JenE said...

Oh my goodness...I love this cart!! You make such beautiful things always!! TFS :)

Nancy said...

I am going to have a better look at the Cindy Loo cartridge , I love this card!!

Chris said...

You always make it look so easy. I have a horrible time at picking my colors. Any suggestions?

Sara Kate said...

Soooo cute!!

Mary said...

Beautiful card!! I think i have to have this cart....add another to my list lol

Kate said...

Oh, that birdhouse is adorable! And the papers, with that red bow, all just stunning!! Lovely, lovely card!

Carol<>< said...

Oh, this is so cute!!
Carol N<><

C&M Creations said...

Love the card!

Grammy GG said...

Melanie, I so like the bird house too. It just speaks to me. Loved how you added the stitching and the papers are just right-- love that sweet floral and always admire your beautiful bows. Wonderful work as always!! Thank you.

Joy said...

Cute! Cute! Cute! What a sweet little birdhouse! :)

Joanna said...

I love this card. I think I'm going to need "Cindy Loo".

Anonymous said...

Love this card.
Erin K.
ekell77 at hotmail dot com

Susan said...

OH ~ is that CUTE!! That cartridge is now on my list!
SusanJ

Teresa Kaufhold said...

I want this cartridge! That was such a sweet card!

Cathy said...

That paper is just perfect! It looks so shabby chic which I just love. The card is darling.
MCF's Mimi

R said...

Such a sweet card! Love the paper, also!

rhondah*

IRW Dana said...

This is a perfect card for my MIL. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

OOOOO I love that little bird house!!! Super paper too!

Sara said...

I really like that paper. I'm going to have to order me some of that!! I really like your card to. Very cute!

Rebecca's Card Hobby said...

I think this is my favorite "new" cartridge. Love the paper you used. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca :)

Ann said...

I like everything about this card, paper, colors used, everything! Looks like another on my wish list!
Mstgane
Ann

Anonymous said...

What a cute card! I was immediately attracted to the paper--who carries October Afternoon??
Of the new carts, my favorites are Cindy Loo and Freshly Picked.
DazieJ.

Wendy aka Bling Queen said...

Love this card. And the paper is a must have.....

Unknown said...

Love It!

cghundley said...

That is a really cute birdhouse! I'm thinking of getting this cartridge...

Carla from Utah

Lisa said...

Yep, love this cart, and absolutely LOVE this paper!!! It is SWEET!

Thanks for all the fantastic inspiration Melanie!

Crafty Hugs,

Lisa :)

Shelly said...

Your pullin at my heart string with them polka dots! Love it! I thought for sure I would not want this cart but after seeing a few things made with it I am changing my mind, of course LOL.

shell_028@yahoo.com

crazyaboutcricut said...

So beautiful! I think I'm adding this cart to my wish list!

The Scrappin Momma said...

What a cute little birdhouse!

jules p said...

I love this little bird house. This card is so cute.

Anonymous said...

I sooooooo want this cartridge! So many cute ideas! ~Cindy H

Anonymous said...

Gosh is card is so cute
Thanks again for the ideas
Leanna

Justine said...

Very cute card. That birdhouse is sweet. I always love your cards.

Dorcas said...

cute!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

I am thinking Cindy Loo will have to make its way to my craft room! LOVE the birdhouse, you made it so cute!
Thanks for sharing
Susan

Cynde said...

Sweet card. I think you are right, that cart is a must have!

http://cyndepeterson.blogspot.com/

Michele said...

Very awesome and love what you did with the white pen. It makes the birdhouse "pop".

Sherri said...

The moment I saw the preview of this cartridge I knew I would be getting it. I can hardly wait to add it to my collection. I love this card. You are amazing. Thanks for sharing and for all of the great prizes you have given away.

sherrihe180

Mary of Oregon said...

I love this new Cindy Loo cart!!

momof2redheads said...

oh what a cute card.

Janet said...

I have to have this cartridge! And you used my favorite paper line ever! So cute.

Ticketgoddess said...

Love this card!!!! And the paper is the cutest EVER!!! Thanks for sharing!!

bevborda@yahoo.com

Deanne Gutierrez said...

Great card - love the colors and the added details!

Deanne
dgutierez1@msn.com

Fleur-de-lis and Flourishes said...

This is really pretty!

Hey Jude said...

I LOVE THIS CARD AND THE PAPER IS SO PRETTY, I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR PAPER WITH SMALL FLOWERS. THANKS JSHARER417@AOL.COM

Gmapatty said...

Looking at the different ideas with the Cindy Loo cartridge; I agree with you that this is a must have cartridge. I love this card, thanks for sharing it with us. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings

Ms. Jen said...

Another GREAT card! I'm really lovin this Cindy Loo Cartridge!!

Elaine said...

What a lucky lil bird to have such a cute house! I love all of the extra detail work on it, too cute!!

Shawnee said...

What a cute card!

Spangle said...

Nice card. Love the Bavarian house!

Cristi said...

What a pretty card! Love this cartridge too on my list of must have cartridges. THis paper is very pretty too!
HUGS

kathlee said...

I really have to invest in this cart. There are so many I want...my gimme's are spinning out of control!
Beautiful card!

~Tammy~ said...

Thid is adorable and I have this cute cuckoo clock stamp set that would be perfect with this! sigh! Thanks Melanie for sharing this sweet card! Love the paper!

Tammy H.

Sandy from Ukiah said...

Oh, this one is definitely first on my list. I love the doodling around the little birdhouse.. cute as can be.

Kelly Rae said...

Oh my, I think I want this cartridge,too! Unless I win 1 or 2 of these new releases, I may have to get a 2nd job to support my cricut habit! I love the birdhouse, too! Kelly

Connie said...

TOOOO cute. Love the paper. Thanks for sharing.

Scrapper69 said...

Melanie....What a beautiful card... I really like this Cindy Loo Cartridge..... It is at the top of my list....Thanks for sharing... :)

SusanC said...

Love the paper! Nice card.

Crafty Sue said...

Oh, Melanie, love this little birdhouse! Too too cute! TFS

SuePhillipscsr@msn.com

Jingle said...

This is really cute! I love that birdhouse!

yvette said...

Oh how adorable!! I dont know if the birdhouse has a full shadow feature (I think it does), so I can just imagin it beeing cut twice, once in mirror, nice and big ... then make the bottom,sides and roof yourself out of cardstock, and you have such a great 3D birdhouse!!!!

AndreaA said...

Oh Melanie, I love this card.
My Sweetheart loved birdhouses and just had started collecting them.

This card is so sweet!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a cute card! Need another cart:)
Lynda

flockerbie@indy.rr.com

Unknown said...

Love it Melanie!!

Marty said...

Now this card is "me". I am going to have to get this cartridge so I can make it. Love it.

Court said...

cute cute cute! I love that little birdhouse! thanks for sharing!

Vanessa said...

Such a pretty card! Love the paper combo. Thanks for sharing!

coolnana72 said...

Lovely card, Melanie--Cindy Loo cart. is definately on my wish list--TFS

Cathy said...

Your stitching really made the bird house. Good idea!

Glora said...

This is so pretty!

Melissa said...

Love this warm color combination on this card. So pretty Mel!

Susie said...

Beautiful card, love the colors and the details on the birdhouse

www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com said...

How do you tie such perfect bows!?
Thanks!

GrandmaTo5 said...

Love the birdhouse and the paper is perfect with it.

Ruthie @ SeptemberNinth said...

Super cute card Melanie! I can't wait to get this cart!
Ruthie :)

TUKI said...

Such a cute card... love the birdhouse!!

Tuki from the Cricut MB

kate said...

So cute. Fantastic paper too.

MyAuntKath said...

Melanie, this such a very adorable card! I love it! Where can we get Octoberfternoon paper? Thanks, Kathie

lindagk23 said...

I really love this birdhouse! Your card is so cute! And am really liking this cart too. Thank you for sharing. Linda
lindagk23@aol.com

Grandma Nancy said...

very cute, Melanie!!!

Maria said...

Such an adorable card. TFS

kim.mom said...

LOVE that birdhouse!! TOO CUTE!

ckeller219 said...

Very cute card. This cart is getting better and better, thanks for sharing

Crhiga said...

Very pretty card!!! TFS!!!

Carol
Crhiga at hawaiiantel dot net

Judy Blue said...

Beautiful card! You have great ideas! Thanks for helping us.

Anonymous said...

You have such lovely ideas. It is great that you share them all with us.
royal2@cox.net

MischievousFox said...

Such a wonderful card! Love it!

Becky Becerra said...

Great card!
Thanks,
Becky Becerra
ariannygb@yahoo.com

Kim. said...

Another beautiful card, I cna see why you love this cart it really does have some great cuts.
Kim xXx

June said...

Very cute card!!!! I definitely have to get this cartridge!!!!

Marty said...

Beautiful card I love what I've seen of this cart.

Anonymous said...

Love this card! The flowered paper just makes that little bird house pop! All the detail too! TFS!
mommanj
ngate3@msn.com

Short Scrapper said...

Love love love the birdhouse! That would be perfect for my card swap. Hm-m-m-m-m . . .

Angela said...

Darling birdhouse and I see why you like that Oct. Aft. paper. Thanks for everything you share with us.

JennyKozar said...

As always - jut beautiful Melanie!
Jenny Kozar
jlkozar@comcast.net

The Art of Being Kelcified said...

Love this card! The birdhouse is so cute!

Unknown said...

I really love this cart. I have it on my list, lol. TFS, Mary M

Rose said...

You are right about this cart endless possibilities & a must have.What a awesome card, love this paper October Afternoon.TFS & for a great week of new releases.

Turnedgypsy said...

so cute melanie, love your projects with all the new carts. hope to win some of them too.

chriswooten57
mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com
http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Love this card, I would love to have this cartridge.
sekala45@roadrunner.com

LindaP said...

Another great card!! I just love it!! TFS
LindaP

Sharon said...

Beautiful birdhouse!! That paper is just beautiful!! :)

Marian Gr said...

Very beautiful card! Thank you for sharing!

Dakota Bear said...

A very delightful card. I really like the paper selection used.

nadine said...

Cute card gotta have this cartridge.

Karen S. said...

What a beautiful card! I love the bird house and the colors you used!

Linda said...

That has to be the cutest birdhouse. Love the color comb. I agree this is a great cartridge.
Linda in Stanwood

majessie18 said...

Love this card, the paper is great!

Deanna Mulder said...

Love this card and the cartridge. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Lydia said...

222222222222cute

Angie said...

Another fabulous job Melanie!

Unknown said...

Love the card. Love the cartridge.

Live Love and Scrap said...

Oh my goodness....this card is so stinkin cute!!! Love it =)

LAU said...

Great card. Love the birdhouse. Thanks for sharing.

mary stuart said...

Darling birdhouse cut.
love your card!

Sandy C. said...

Love it. I love October Afternoon too!!! I am obsessed with it!!! Thanks for the peek. Sandy C. sczcec@yahoo.com

SHELLEE said...

Cindy Loo is my favorite new cart, and you have added fuel to that fire!
Shellee

cal8007 said...

Those papers are sooo cute!! Love the birdhouse too!

Carmen
cal8007 at aol dot com

Unknown said...

Now I think this is a must have cart, too!!
~Rachel in Sacramento

LilGreenBug said...

Love that card! Great job!

Hugs!
Linda

Kaye said...

Courtney - this is truly fabulous! I just love it!

cardchick's world said...

oooh luv everything about this card...everything!!!!
cardchick50@gmail.com

figment said...

i love the bird house i will have to get this cart Penny aka figment63@gmail.com

sgute61 said...

Thougt I would tell everyone, scrapbookpal.com has a contest your choice of a cricut cartridge!

DebJoAl said...

LOVE the birdhouse card! T flowered paper is precious! Was going to get JBC cart next, may have to get CL instead!

Susan from SC said...

I absolutely adore this card. The color choices are perfect! --Susan

Bonita said...

This is one of my favorite cards you have made. Gonna get Cindy Loo for sure. Very cute birdhouse. TFS

Vickie Lee said...

This card is so neat. Love it! Thanks so much.

Kimberly T. said...

Now that is just so sweet!

Mrsro said...

Darling lil' birdhouse & one of your perfect bows!! ;)

Thanks Melanie for my daily dose of delight!!!

- Sheri

Peg said...

What a cute card! You are such and enabler, it would be easier to tell us which cartridges we "don't" need! HA, we need them all don't we??? Such fun new stuff coming out.

Elizabeth Julian Clarke said...

Just went and bought the thrift store pack. I love the card, and I love your work.

Jen Muller said...

Simply pretty... I love it!

RAP said...

Very cute!

Breanne said...

Great card. I think this is going to be a cartridge I am just going to have to have after seeing all the neat things you have been doing with it. Thanks.

Barbara said...

Adorable! May I need to get this cartridge!

MizMaryAnn said...

What a cute birdhouse. The paper you used is so dainty and soft looking. I love it!

nadine said...

cute card. Gotta get this cart.

lavendarrose29 said...

Very cute card. this cartridge is at the top of my wish list.

Unknown said...

You have such a eye for color all your designs just pop. thanks for sharing. Mindy1qc@msn.com

love2create said...

love this card and great paper!

Amanda said...

This card is just so beautiful!

Daniela Dobson said...

I saw this one at the GASC!!! I love it just for the lace! Love the card.

Karen said...

What a gorgeous card! I love that printed paper. It looks like old material or wallpaper. This cart is definitely hitting my "wants" list!

Deedles said...

I have this cart and never noticed the beautiful birdhouse. Duh Me! Great card.

 
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