Monday, March 24, 2014

Cricut Explore Anna Griffin Thank You card


Today's project is one I made for the weekly Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge. This week we were asked to make a project made with flowers. As some of you might remember,  I recently decorated my Explore with vinyl and I used a beautiful flower cut. I love this cut so much that I had to use it again on this project. It is just so darn pretty! I cannot decide if I think it is a rose or peony.

Also, with this card I used a lace cut from the Anna Griffin Explore content. If you could see this in person, you would notice how beautifully the machine cut this. it did not eat the paper at all!

For the sentiment, I used the Banner Wishes stamp set and colored in the letters using markers.


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38 comments:

Joan Smith said...

Your card is so gorgeous i love the cuts you chose and the colors are so beautiful Hope you are feeling much, much better and are on the road to 100% feel great!

NJ Stamping Queen said...

Yes, I love that lace background! It is perfectly sized for your card front too. I just may have to look into getting an Explore also! Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork!
:) Marie

LST in Colorado said...

Love the lace, it really makes the flower stand out. And the colors - way too pretty. Sounds like your enjoying the newest and latest a Cricut.

Continue to feel better :)

Melissa said...

Beautiful! Once if figure out my computer situation, I am ordering the explore! Thanks for sharing!!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Such a pretty card today! So elegant with the lace background. TFS!

Peg Toth said...

Such a lovely card. I love sending Thank You notes! I could really use the card cartridge. So many ways to use it.

Unknown said...

Another beautiful card. It is amazing how well the Explore cut the lace background!

Sue D said...

this is so pretty and feminine.

Barb S said...

What a beautiful card! Can't beat the beauty of Anna Griffin designs. Can't wait until my Explore arrives!

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

very pretty

Martha Herrera said...

What a beautiful card!
I LOVE the lace background.

Thanks for the chance to win.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the pretty delicate look of this flower & card.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Barbalot said...

Yep! That Explore does amazing things! I love your card and all the little details you put into it. The lace background is so pretty and that flower is just gorgeous!

Brenda said...

This is a beautiful card Melanie! I love anything AG, so the doily and the flower just caught my eye right away. I think the flower looks like a Peony, but the leaves look like rose leaves. lol So who knows which it is, all I know is I love it! Hugs

Apple Annie said...

I just love the Anna Griffin designs! Your card is sooo pretty.
This new Cricut Explore is so easy to use and produces great results.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

What a beautiful card!! Love the Anna Griffin designs of her doilies. She does a wonderful job and then you put it together so well!

DIANA L. said...

Beautiful Melanie. I love the decorative background, but the flower is amazing. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
dianamlarson.blogspot.com

Mayras Designs said...

This is a beautiful and very pretty card !!! Hope you have a wonderful week !!

Hugs,
Mayra
Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

Vanessa said...

Such a pretty card! I'm impressed with how well the lace cut. Thanks for sharing!

littlen said...

very pretty card. tfs.

McEwens said...

i love your card! I'm am seriously thinking about getting a cricut explore. I'm most excited about how you said the machine doesn't eat the paper. This is a big problem with mine. I have just learned to deal with it and make it work.

Anita said...

This is so stunning! TFS!

Caroline said...

Whatever flower it is, is gorgeous. I love the lacey element behind the flower. It was cut so well. Beautiful card!

Jayne said...

So pretty!

Maria Giselle B. said...

What a pretty card! I hope you can make a video showing your Cricut Explore in action.

Unknown said...

As always a very nice card. My mother was a rather famous folk artist in her day. They called them cabbage roses. They are my favorite! Thanks for the blast from my past!

Kat said...

What a pretty card. Love the lace and flower.

Sharon said...

Beautiful! Love the flower and that fabulous lace!!! :)

Az Scrappin Sisters said...

Another beautiful card. Thanks for sharing how to and tips.

CreativeJanine said...

That lacy piece is so beautiful! Great looking card.

Cheryl W said...

The rose on your card is so pretty and the rectangular doily is fantastic. Love this card!

Mollie said...

Beautiful card, Melanie! Great job with the challenge this week!

Have a great day!

Emily
Mollie's Motif

Chris said...

Cute card. I am waiting not very patiently for my Cricut Explorer.

Kim B. said...

so, so pretty!!!

mary stuart said...

Cute, cute, cute!
Love this card, Melanie.
The Explorer really does seem to cut well. Thanks for showing us this detailed example.

LemonDropMemories said...

Anna's stuff is always so beautiful. I love this!

Hope you feel better soon!

Jaren said...

I love this card and how feminine it is!

Pam MacKay said...

Wow your card is so gorgeous! I love the lacy background and beautiful rose!

 
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