thank you, tracher card made using the Art Philosophy cartridge.

Hello, friends!

This week is teacher appreciation week at my son's school. He requested that I make his wonderful teacher a card, so I obliged him. He told me her favorite color is purple and emphasized that it must include purple. I thought and thought about what to do. I know that the usual school themed cards are usually what is exchanged, but with the requirement of purple I had to do something different. Purple flowers are some of the most beautiful flowers and since I LOVE crafting with flowers..... I bet you can guess which direction I took *wink* I know I know....I just cannot help myself!

For this project, I used the Art Philosophy cartridge and the Girls Rock stamp set (it coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge). I also used a cuttlebug folder (appropriately called Simple Flowers) to emboss the pale aqua paper. I think the subtle embossed flowers go nicely with the stamped flowers. 

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/zilvwo3mgcuwgt560ydf
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/ir1ea5vazriribmxyoan

I used the Girls Rock stamp set to create my own patterned paper. I just love this effect. It helps me to create exactly the look I want!

I also used the stamp set to stamp on the flower and the leaves that I cut out using the Art philosophy cartridge. The monochromatic look is very chic I think.

This week's prize is the Teddy Bear on Parade cartridge!

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May Specials

If you place an order in May you will be put in for a drawing for brand new pink cricut machine with Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials® cartridges, PLUS the Pink Journey and rare digital Mother’s Day Bouquet cartridges! Your chance of winning is pretty high as I have only had a few orders so far this month! This is never the case, so if you are wanting the pink machine place an order!

 

Get the exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Also, the May stamp of the month called Pinwheel  and is REALLY fun. It is another stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge which makes it super easy to use. Pinwheels are so popular at the moment and with these cuties you can add that little bit extra to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

This stamp set, regularly priced at $17.95, is available for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order this month only. If papercrafting makes your world go ’round, hurry and get the Pinwheel stamp set during the month of May to make your artwork sparkle and spin!


To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website

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Art Philosophy stamp sets and an extra special stamp promotion!

Hello, friends!

 Isn't great that there are now stamps that will coordinate perfectly with a cricut cartirdge! Joy and I have talked about this for a very long time and how great it would be if Provo Craft would come out with coordinating stamps. Well, they did....sort of. They teamed up with Close to My Heart (the acrylic stamp experts) and designed a cartridge that goes that extra mile!

One of the best things about these stamps is that they include the size that you need to cut the image out with Art Philosophy, so that it will fit perfectly with the stamp. Love that!

As promised I have photographs of most of the stamp sets that coordinate with the Art Philosophy cartridge below. Click on the names of the stamp set below it's picture to take you to the site to purchase it.

I decided to run an extra special until the end of the month (October 31st). For any orders that include $100 (before taxes and shipping) in stamp sets or more (starting today and can be ANY $100 combination of Close To My Heart stamp sets), you get a free My Acrylix Organizer. They are so great to have because you can fit up to 15 Close To My Heart stamp sets in them. They also hold Copic markers PERFECTLY! *If you want to get this special you must email me after you place your qualifying order and I will put in the order for the acrylix organizer for you. Also, you plan on spending more than $150 then you will qualify for $25 worth of free product. Please contact me BEFORE you place any order of $150 or more, so I can make sure you get your free goodies!*

Let me go ahead and say, other consultants, please DO NOT take these photos with out my permission. It is in bad form to take photos off of other people's blog with out their permission!

This stamp is called Christmas Cheer. It costs $17.95.

This stamp set is called Unscripted. The price of this stamp set is $13.95.

This set is called Hooray Bouquet. It costs $17.95.

This stamp is called Love Life. The price is $17.95.

This set is called December 25th. It is $13.95.

This stamp is called Fill In The Blank - Holiday. It costs $17.95.

This stamp is called Zoology. It costs $9.95.

This stamp set is called Countdown. The price is $9.95.

This set is called A Holiday. It costs $6.95.

This stamp set is called Snowflakes. It costs $17.95.

This stamp set is called Harvest Happiness. It costs $13.95.

This set is called Tag the Occasion. It costs $9.95.

This stamp set is called Holiday Cheer. It costs $9.95.

This stamp set is called Sweet Moments. It costs $13.95.

 Below are the three sets I do not have pictures of, but click the name and it will take you to the stamp page on my site.

 Key Moments
Vintage Type
Blue Ribbon

If you have already purchased from me and would like a catalog let me know and I will send you one. If not they are free, but shipping is $5. I will accept paypal for catalogs or if you place an order I will send one out to you for free!

 Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will have a project tomorrow, so see you back here tomorrow!

 October Promotions:

The October Stamp of the Month is $5 with a purchase of $50 or more!

The Art Philosophy cartridge is still available!

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.

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 October Stamp of the Month 'Holiday Magic' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

YOU SAVE ==> $42.64

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!









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