Today's card is made using the Artiste cartridge and the April Stamp of the Month. I tried to mirror the clouds on the patterned paper by cutting out clouds and stuffing them behind the hot air balloon.I like the effect!
For the focal point I used the stamp of the month and heat embossing to add some texture to the cricut cut. This technique is really fun!
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/jd7o6s3fxubwm9gsdh45
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/v0vs2jyj5adfn5koyn1w
Don't forget this week's giveaway is the Create A Critter 2 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
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What a beautiful card you really outdid yourself. You did a great job on the clouds and your inking is so perfect. This card sure puts one in that special carefree and let's dream place. *hope I'm not being to corny* but I do love this card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and what you did with the clouds. It's so much fun experimenting with those accents and embellishments. Color choice is so springish and makes you want to get out and soar. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Love hot air balloons....they are so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWondering why the pictures aren't viewable on your blog? I tap on them & a message states not available, try later. This has been for 2 days.
ReplyDeleteI'm not seeing any pictuers. Maybe it will work later. But i'm they are really cute.
ReplyDeleteI am having the same problem as Nancy. Unable to view your pictures for 2 days also. I retried several times.Hope this gets fixed soon, I enjoy your projects.
ReplyDeletePhoto viewing has been a problem for me as well...yesterday and today. I thought it was because I wanted to view on my iPad. I'm thinking that this month's stamp set is too cute NOT to add to my collection! Thanks for always bringing us such great ideas, as well as chances to win new cartridges.
ReplyDeletecraftyteacher9 WI
Way to cute! Love the hot air balloon and clouds.
ReplyDeleteI love your clouds they do add to the effect. Great card all around.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
Your card is so pretty! Love the hot air balloon floating of into the wild blue yonder and fluffy white clouds. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
I just got the Artiste cartridge and am excited to get some of the stamps that go with the cuts !
ReplyDeleteTerry J
Absolutely delightful! I love the colors/patterns, layers/textures, and the sentiment! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI think your card today is soooo beautiful. I love how you layered the clouds to mimick the background. You did a great job and I love the texture on the balloon.
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Jo
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card! I could not see your pictures yesterday morning, but by the evening they were back. All the rest of my 'blogger' feeds were doing fine...
ReplyDeleteLove the layered look to this card! Would love the create a critter 2!
ReplyDeleteI'm not seeing the pictures either. Hmmmm
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! Looks like it is going to be a beautiful Spring day here. Hot Air Balloons are my favorite subject. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. Thanks again for the chance to win a very cute cartridge.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Very pretty. Love the layers. Makes me think of spring. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the clouds you added to your hot air balloon card.
ReplyDeleteI love hot air balloons, great colors, & great design too.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I'm not able to see your photos either, and I couldn't see them yesterday.
ReplyDeleteGood idea with the clouds. Altho Art Philosophy is my "go to"cart, you inspire me to use my Artiste a lot more. I love starting out my day with your blog and all your wonderful projects. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove those hot air balloons!! Beautiful work! TFS!
ReplyDeleteJulie
This is so cute! I adore that cloud paper!
ReplyDeleteLove your card...have been inspired to use my Artiste cartridge more to try these cool cards. Would love to win the Create a Critter 2
ReplyDelete. Thanks for sharinf
Cute, cute, cute. Thanks for sharing. You are an amazing artist. I so appreciate seeing your lovely projects and how they inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI like the layers on the card you did for today. Thanks for continually sharing your ideas. Looking forward to see who wins the critter cartridge give away too!
ReplyDeleteAll the cards you do are so nice, thanks for all the great ideas.
ReplyDeletesekala45@roadrunner.com
I love the idea of hot air balloons. What a great card. Thank you for sharing, you are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi, ladies! I am not sure why some of you can see the pictures and some of you cannot. I can see the pics on two different browsers, so I am unable to replicate the problem. It may be a blogger problem. For those of you who cannot see the project, can you see other pictures from the post?
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Sun is not shinning here in Minnesota, or should i say Minnesnowta...after just getting 8 more inches of snow yesterday...UGH! But this card brightens my day :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHmm... I am not getting the pictures to load :-(
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Will be making this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteLove those little critters, that is a really cute card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Sherry
Very cute!! Love the clouds on this card!
ReplyDeleteLove this card...makes me want to take a ride. Thanks for the chance to win .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the sentiment! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove this card especially the hot air balloons. I would love to win this cartridge. I have a 13 grandchildren and always looking for new ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you
Love this card especially the hot air balloons. I would love to win this cartridge. I have a 13 grandchildren and always looking for new ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you
Bummer, I can't see the pictures either! I love this stamp set too! Thanks for the chance to win Create a Critter 2 - would love to own this cute cartridge.
ReplyDeletelove love it so beautiful
ReplyDeleteI like all things Hot Air Balloon. I like to go to & photograph the Hot Air Balloons at Plano's Hot Air Balloon Festival each yr in Sept.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Lovely cards. Have a great weekend.
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Fun card, love all the layers.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see I'm not the only one not able to see the pics! It's been this way the last two days! Yesterday, I thought it was just me and for some reason they didn't show on my e-mail, but when clicking over to the blog they don't show up either! :-(
ReplyDeleteLove your card and thanks for sharing all your lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI love hot air balloons, and this stamp really makes this cut special. TFS. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Thanks for showing us another way to use the April stamp of the month.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the clouds! They look great! :D
ReplyDeletelove the hot air balloons great card, thanks for the chance to have a Create a Critter 2 cart
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
What is it about hot air balloons and spring air? Love it all...
ReplyDeleteReally like the color combination you used!
ReplyDeleteI love this card the clouds and pink ballon are great
ReplyDeleteLove the card!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Love the card!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Love to have this cart!!!
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tereyadolfo@hotmail.com
Your card is really lovely! I love that you added texture! I can't wait to receive my consultant kit! Wish you could be my upline but I am in Canada. Rock on CTMH!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTeacherMom
Awesome card. I don't have the artiste yet but I'm going to try to make this using what I do have. =) Love watching your videos and following your work. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. I don't have the artiste yet but I'm going to try to make this using what I do have. =) Love watching your videos and following your work. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful card! It would make anybody's day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the beauty and dimension of this card. I have been seeing some great cards with that cloud paper and yours is one of them!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Really cute card. thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteYeah!!! I can see the card now. Whatever the problem was it is fixed now. Thanks for sharing and looking into this matter. I just love the hot air balloon especially now that I can see it. LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat card for the guys, I have been ballooning and it is great just like the Artiste cartridge. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
Love the effect on the clouds. Totally rocks!
ReplyDeleteI can't see the card...but I know it is lovely. Hope we can figure out what is going on- I am using Firefox to view.
ReplyDeleteI love the card and the extra touch of outlining the clouds! thank you for sharing and have an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeletemarie
Love this card!
ReplyDeleteLove that hot air balloon.
ReplyDeleteSue
rolfe974@prodigy.net
Love the clouds! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing colors. It just makes the whole card POP!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cloud background
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty card, love the embossing,
ReplyDeleteLove the great clouds on this! Carri~Abusybee
ReplyDeletecute cute and what a great pick me up card or even just a birthday card and what a great 3d effect. brove again to you and your cards. thanks for sharing God Bless.
ReplyDeleteLove your card...Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, especially that hot air balloon! Thanks for a chance to win!!
ReplyDeletesueot33@yahoo.com
Love the dimension that you created with the clouds being on two separate layers. Really sells the idea of the balloon floating up above!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! That paper is perfect!!
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Yes, this is a beautiful card. Love the clouds! Wonderful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteJulie
LOVE YOUR CARD! With all your layers/layering gives your card a
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Rosebud222222222
I like the hot air balloon stamp. Really great card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! TFS.
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I love hot air balloons! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. Thanks for sharing. You always give me some great ideas.
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Love the embossing on the balloon. Really cute idea!
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So beautiful,love the colors
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful,love the colors
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Melanie! I love the simplicity of this card and the pretty soft colors too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love the hot air balloon and love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing...going to go find my Artiste cartridge and get to work! You have a lot of talent putting colors together! Wow!
ReplyDeleteTanya T
So pretty...I couldn't see the pics on day 1 of this post...now I can see it!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Card Melanie, love every single detail especially the the pink brads and embossing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz O
Beautiful card...loving all the details! Thanks for all your great work and the chance to win a cute cart!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas! also, for the opportunity to win this fabulous cart!
ReplyDeleteCute card. Love your paper choices.
ReplyDeleteApril
Thanks for the inspiration...as always, and thanks for the opportunity to win French Manor!
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