Florals Embellished Thank you card

 Hello, friends!

 

Today I have a project made using the Florals Embellished cartridge and the Funky Blossom stamp set. I realize there is a lot going on here, but the layout is quite simple. I thought I could get away with the multitude of patterns. 

I wanted to give you guys a quick tip today as well. Whenever you are wondering what size I cut something with my cricut, do the eyeball test. What do I mean by that? Well, with most cricut cartridges all you have to do is set the dial to how tall you want the cut and it will cut it with that height. Now, I mainly make A2 sized and 5" x 5" sized cards ( I occasionally do a 4" x 9", but I will tell you when I do that). The one above is an A2 vertical, so if you eye ball the cut above it looks like it is about 4" tall. All you would need to do is set your dial at 4" and you should be ready to go!

Also, I know most of you do not have an Explore yet. However, that does not mean you cannot play around with the Design Space and use it as a tool. I highly recommend using it to find cuts to use. Just plug in butterfly in the search and you will come up with tons and tons of results. 

Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about. It says there are 366 images of butterflies! Did I mention it is in color as well? You will find things you already have on cartridges and have totally forgot about!

Florals Embellished Butterfly card

The background is stamped.

I used a mix of Basic Grey paper.

I added a little bit of pen work to the sentiment as well.

I do not often have the inside decorated, but when I do I will post it. These images are from the Funky Blossoms stamp set.

White Daisy Cardstock

Funky Blossoms

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Thank you card made using the Florals Embellished and Art Philosophy cartridges.

Hello, friends!

Today's card is made using the Florals Embellished and Art Philosophy cartridges. It has been a while since I have used the Florals Embelished cartridge and thought I would dust it off and give it a whirl. I love everything about this cartridge. It has lots of layers, but I like that about it. Also, each and every cut is beautiful! 






 CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/i5tn2s245hxrf68fbpnc
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I used Echo Park paper.

The stamp set used is called For A Friend and is from Close To My Heart.

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Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!



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AMAZING layout made using the Florals embellished cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I am feeling a million times better and am ready to conquer the week! I will be working in my craft room this week and making some new things to post. I am so ready to get back in there. It has just been one thing after another these past few months and I really need some time doing the thing I love so much!

Today I have a layout that is made using the NEW Florals Embellished cricut cartridge. This cartridge has some fun word art and GORGEOUS multi-layered cuts on it.

I used Bella Blvd paper.

I cut the flower out at 3 1/2". The semi-scalloped circle is cut out at 4" and then again at 3 1/2".

The title is cut out at 3".

Thank you so much for stopping by! I will see you guys here tomorrow!

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When you place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, you may add the Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $5. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing. But that’s not all! There are two ways your customers can get this darling paper packet FREE!

Hostesses will receive a free Dotty for You paper packet when their Gathering sales total $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile donations). *this begins today at 9:00 am MST*

 

This month's stamp of the month is so beautiful! It has some really great sentiments and some lovely sunflower images! It can be yours for $17.95 or if  you place an order of $50 or more you can get this FABULOUS stamp set for just $5! This is a savings of $12.95!

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Thanking of you card made using Floral Embellished.

Hello, friends!

I hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend. Mine was not productive, but I really enjoyed it. I even had one thing that turned from being a bad thing to a really good thing. Let me explain...

I am the oldest of 5 children. Three of my siblings are boys and I love them lots, but they drive me a little nuts. I know this is pretty typical, but my brothers are an acquired taste to say the least. So imagine my complete surprise when for Christmas three years ago they got me the best present ever! They usually get me nothing or something kind of ridiculous. However, that Christmas they totally surprised me with Tassimo coffee machine. They pooled their money (and they did not have much) and got me a gift that I did not ask for, but really really wanted. The thought that they put into this gift was something that was completely foreign to me. I use my Tassimo everyday... seriously, everyday!

Anyway, on Sunday it breathed it's last breath and that was it. My favorite Christmas gift ever gone. I was so sad, but then knew that it was going to happen eventually. I called them and thanked them again for this wonderful gift which really meant a lot to me. Then set off to Macy's to replace it. In doing this I actually discovered another machine that would suit me even better than the original. Joy has a Keurig and just loves it, so knowing this I took a leep of faith and bought it. HOLY CANOLI, I love my new coffee maker! It is FABULOUS. It even makes one of my favorite drinks which is half lemonade and half iced tea. So basically, I almost literally turned lemons into lemonade ;-)

Today's card is made using the Florals Embellished cartridge and papers that I printed out using Lori's Garden and my Imagine.

I cut the butterfly out at 4 1/2".

The stamp is from PTI(Papertrey Ink).

Thanks so much for stopping by today and listening to my story! See you guys back here tomorrow!

Have a MAGICAL Monday!


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Thanks card made using the Florals Embellished cartridge and paper printed out using the Imagine and Lori's Garden.

Hello, friends!

So sorry I was a no show yesterday. I had such a busy weekend studying for this week's exams and since Mother's Day was hectic, I simply did not have the time to make anything over the weekend. Instead I had a crazy crafting session Monday morning. I was able to churn out 5 card though in about 4 hours. That could be a personal best!

Joy's card that she made last week and the one she made over at Everyday Cricut on Monday totally inspired me to pull out Florals Embellished again. I forgot how beautiful the images are on that cartridge! Also, I printed out 12 patterned papers using my Imagine and Lori's Garden. This is something I think I am going to do more often. I buy really cheap white textured paper from Walmart ($5.00 for 40 sheets), so the paper looks FANTASTIC when it prints out because it has a nice texture to it.

Again the paper is from Lori's Garden.

The flower circle is cut out at 4 1/2".

The stamps is from Papertrey Ink.

 Thanks so much for stopping by today. You guys are the best!!!

See you back here tomorrow. Oh and wish me luck on my Sociology final today. I have been studying a ton, but still a little worried!

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

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Color me happy butterfly card made using the NEW Florals Embellished cartridge.

Hello, my sweets!

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! It really made my whole weekend!! I think I have some of the sweetest blog followers online! You guys always raise me up and make me feel good. I love you all!

Today I have a really colorful card made using the NEW Florals Embellished cartridge. I designed this one laying in bed the other night. The butterflies on this cartridge reminded me of some Basic Grey paper I had called Urban Prairie, so it practically designed itself.

I used Basic Grey paper and a My Creative Time stamp set.

I cut the butterfly out at 2".

I hope you all have a warm and cozy day wherever you may be! I am going to start a fire soon because it is VERY cold here today!

See you all back here tomorrow!!

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Hello Thursday January 2011

Hello, friends!!

Today is the first Hello Thursday of the year! How very exciting!! There are 7 new releases and all of them are pretty awesome, so it is a great kick off for 2011. I will give you a little more details as the post goes on, but there are a few of the new ones that are just total must haves in my mind.

Today I am giving away one of each (4 in total) of Emma's FABULOUS and I mean FABULOUS stamp sets. Now listen, I am very picky about what stamps I like and do not like. I consider myself a stamp snob. I only usually buy from Papertrey Ink, Close To My Heart, Verve, and SU! I know what I like and when I like it I tend to buy it (much to my husband's dismay). When I saw Emma's stamps I knew I had to get them all. They are some of the best that are being designed by our fellow Cricut Sisters. I think she is going to do very well!

Anyway, she donated 4 sets to me to giveaway and as such I will be picking four winners next Thursday. All you have to do to win is follow this blog or subscribe via email and leave a comment on this post. That's it!

Wanna check out Emma site? Click here to check out her site ==> My Creative Time    

I have used these stamps throughout my post, so you can see them in action. I will be using them probably a lot in coming weeks.  Here is a look at what I will be giving away...

Now down to business..I am doing them in order of which I like the most...

The first cartridge I am going to show you is called Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art. It is one of my favorites of the release because it has so many fun cuts and a great font! I love all of the Martha cartridges and consider them to be some of my all time favorites. This is no different!

I used SU! paper and ribbon.

this layout is for my niece who is named Alexis, but we call her Lexy girl.

This cartridge also has a great border feature!

The next cartridge is called Florals Embellished and let me tell you this cartridge has BEAUTIFUL cuts on it. They are very intricate and very detailed and just plain gorgeous!! The phrases on this cartridges are mainly mom related, so this cartridge is perfect for Mother's Day card making and scrapbooking. 

Again SU! paper was used.

There are lots of layers on this flower, but it is so worth it!

This is one of Emma's fab stamps!

Formal Occasions is next on the list. One of the reasons this is such a terrific cartridge is the frame feature. This feature is great for scrapbook journals and as something to stamp on as your central focus on card. I will be using this cartrige a ton because of this feature. Also, it has some really pretty rose shapes and I am a sucker for a rose cut!

I used Papertrey Ink paper and ribbon.

The sentiment is another one of Emma's which is punched out using a SU! punch.

I popped some of the layers up with dimensional adhesive to add a little more depth to these roses.

Next up is Kate's ABC's which is the girl version of Nate's ABC's. It has some really beautiful cuts on it and has an Easter-Spring time feel to it. This will be a go to cartridge when ever I need a baby girl card!

The paper is from Close To My Heart. The ribbon is SU!

This little rabbit is just too cute for words!

I used the font from this cartridge for 'bunny' and the font from Baby Steps for 'honey'. The shape it is on is also on Kate's ABC's in the font section. Isn't it beautiful!

This is a journaling tag from Anna Griffin.

Speaking of baby cards the next cartridge is called Baby Steps and it has everything you would need to make a baby scrapbook or  decorate a nursery. It also has lots of cuts that are perfect for baby cards. It has a beautiful font that could easily be one of my new favorites!

I used My Mind's Eye paper.

I used a cuttlebug folder to add a little more to the background of the card.

This is a Papertrey Ink stamp and die.

Camping Critters is the next cartridge today that I will be showing and it is perfect for those of you with children in scouts (as I do) or if you just love the outdoors! My favorite feature on this cartridge is the 'badge' feature. It has tons of nice layered images that are perfect for cards or as scrapbook embellishments!

This is also My Mind's Eye. The ribbon is Papertrey Ink, as is the sentiment.

This owl is from the 'badge' feature.

Last but certainly not least is All Sports. The reason it is last on my list is.. well.. I hate sports! I admit it and am ok with it. My husband plays golf and watches cricket, but I really loathe watching/playing sports. Now this could all change when my little one starts playing, but currently I have no interest whatsoever! That aside, for those of you who have children in sports, love sports yourself, or your husband plays in a league of some kind this cartridge is for you! I am glad I have it though because sooner than later I know I will be scrapbooking soccer matches and peewee baseball/football games! The coolest feature on this cartridge I think is the word art! Love a cartridge with good word art!

The paper is from SU! as are the buttons.

See ...great word art!

I cut him out at 5", so I am not sure how well he will cut out smaller. He was very easy to assemble at this size.

Ok, that is all I have for you today! Now as always keep checking back with me on into next week because I have even more projects made with the new cartridges starting with a card made with the Martha Stewart one tomorrow!

Also, stop by Obsessed with Scrapbooking because Joy,  will have some stuff up too. She has the flu and we did not get these cartridges until Tuesday, so she will be a little slower getting them up than usual. It will be worth the wait though because she always makes such pretty things!

Have a terrific Thursday!!



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