the winner of the pink cricut is....

Julie Orear! I will be emailing your shortly, Julie!

Thank you all very much for your business in December! You are VERY appreciated!

Now on to today's project....

Today I have a layout that I made using the Sophie and the Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridges. If it looks familiar to you perhaps you noticed it on the Hello Thursday look book. It was a project I made for Provo Craft and was thrilled to see it featured!

This layout has lots of cuts and was somewhat time consuming.However, with all of the cut sizes I am about to give you this should be quite easy to duplicate.

The paper is from Crate paper and the cardstock is from Close To My Heart. 'Sister' is cut out using the TC Sophisitcated cartridge at 2 1/2".

Everything else is cut out using Sophie. I cut the leaves out at 1 1/2". The leaf cluster is cut out at 5". The daisies were cut at 3" and 2". The pink flower is cut out at 1 1/2" and a 3/4".

The roses are cut out at 2", 2 1/2", and 1 3/4". The blue flowers are cut out at 1 1/2".

This journaling tag is cut out at 3 1/2" and 3". The large shape (found in the doily portion of the cartridge) that everything sits on was cut out at 10 1/4".

Thank you so much for popping by today!

This week's giveaway is a Fancy Frames cartridge!

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 January Specials

Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1301A) when you place an order of $50 or more in products. 

Happy Valentine’s SET OF 7 Available January 1–31, 2013

Also, celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an incredible deal—our Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022) for only $10! Combine your love of papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create personalized valentines—perfect for classrooms and other group settings. This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/ Winter 2012 Idea Book. You’ll receive 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit. This kit offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer 2013 products: the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper! Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock, and glitter paper. Then attach the clear tube and fill with treats for valentines in a cinch! Offer good until January 31st. Quantities are limited!

 

The Kit includes:

• 12—Die-CutBoxes(3eachof4colors:Blush,Hollyhock,Ruby,WhiteDaisy)
• 3 — 12" x 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
• 1 — Sheet Silver Glitter Paper—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 12 — Treat Tubes with Lids—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 1—My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size) 

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

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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Decorative box made using the Sophie cartridge

Hello, friends!

Today I have a box that I altered for my sister Dora using the Sophie cartridge.  I thought it would be great to put jewelry or trinkets in. I bought the box at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section. It started out red with a rooster on the side. She is a vegetarian, so I did not think she would appreciate the chicken on the side (that joke is for her...she reads my blog).

I painted the box first using acrylic paint. I believe the shade was called bamboo. Then I added the leaves using modge podge. The layers were done individually and saturated completely with the modge podge, so there would not be any bubbles. The ribbon was added with a hot glue gun.

I cut the leaves out at 5".

The doiley was cut out at 5".

The 'D' was cut using the American Alphabet cartridge at 4".

Thanks so much for stopping by this week! I will see you all back here next week. 

September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

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 and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

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.

*The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

*Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

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

PEACE, LOVE, AND CRAFTS!

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Flower bag made using the NEW Sophie and Something to Celebrate cartridges

Hello, friends!

 Ok, now before you guys start thinking I am crazy making all of these bags, you should know that I have given most of them away as gifts. This bag and yesterday's bag went to couple of cool chicks who actually work at Provo Craft. Hopefully they are enjoying them as much as I enjoyed making them!

Now today's bag is made using the Sophie cartridge and the Something to Celebrate cartridge. Who knew that the font on Something to Celebrate was so cute? It wasn't until I actually cut the letters that I realized how fantastic it is.

Click here for ==> Melanie's FABULOUS Cutting Fabric with the Cricut Tutorial

The flower is cut out at 8" using the Sophie cartridge. I cut an extra circle for the center, but I cannot for the life of me remember what size.

I think the leaves are cut out at 3".

The 'C' is cut out at 4" using Something to Celebrate.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to check back in tomorrow because it is Hello Thursday tomorrow. I will go live as soon as Provo Craft gives me the ok!

September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

  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 and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

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.

  *The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

  *Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

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

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
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Rose bag made using the NEW Sophie and Something to Celebrate cartridges

Hello, friends!

 Today I have another bag because it's bag week over here at Courtney Lane Designs ;-) This particular bag I made using the Sophie cartridge (this is a Circle Exclusive) and the Something To Celebrate cartridge.

For those of you who are still worried that the Cricut will not cut fabric very well, have a look at the rose below! Can you believe that that was cut with fabric using my Cricut? The key is the starch. You have got to starch your fabric with In an inch of it's life! Then the fabric is so stiff it almost acts like paper.

I cut the rose out at 8" using Sophie.

The leaves were cut at 2 1/2"using Sophie.

The 'D' was cut out using Something to Celebrate at 3".

Thanks so much for stopping by today! See you guys back here tomorrow with yet another bag. Also, don't forget that this week is Hello Thursday and I have some great things to show you as soon as I get the go ahead on Thursday.

September's Close To My Heart promotions:

You can still get the Pair a Phrase stamp set for FREE with any order of $75 or more!

Also, there is a NEW stamp of the month that is only $5 with a purchase of $50 or more! This stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge!

  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 and the FREE Pair a Phrase stamp set!

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.

  *The September Stamp of the Month 'Limited Edition' stamp set for $5 (retail value of $17.95)

  *Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $78.64

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

Have a Terrific Tuesday!


PEACE, LOVE, and CRAFTS
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Today is the last day..

Hello, friends!

I have a project for you today that I made using the Sophie cartridge, but first I wanted you to know that today is the last day you can get the big stamp promotion that has been going on this month. Tomorrow a new stamp of the month will be available, so if you want the Wicked stamp of the month you have to get it today. Also, the Typeface stamp set will no longer be available.Tomorrow I will show you the new stamp of the month.

Now on to today's project,

I bought a plain chalkboard in the clearance section at the Hobby Lobby. I think I paid under $5 for it. I then painted it white and added the ribbon with a hot glue gun.

Then I cut out this flower motif and modge podged the image and the paper to the board. Then I added a few buttons. The paper I used is from DCWV.

This is your last day to order the special Close To My Heart promotion. For more details, see below.

Not only will you get the stamp set shown above, but you will also get a Typeset stamp set for free if you purchase the Stamp of the Month for only $5.

To break it all down...

Between August 15-31, get your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for $99.00. The Cricut Art Philosophy bundle includes:

    * Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three    Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each)

- Because you spent over $50, you can now purchase the August Stamp of the Month (Halloween) for $5.00 a value of $17.95!

-  Now you also qualify for the Typeface mini alphabet set a $6.95 value for FREE!

- Since you spent over $75, you’ll also get the Pair-a-Phrase double D-size stamp set a $35.90 value for FREE!

YOU SAVE ==> $55.80


Let's add that up:  For $104.00 (plus tax and shipping), you get:


- Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
- 3 Large (size D) Accompanying Stamp Sets
- 3 Chipboard Dimensional Elements Sets
- 1 Stamp of the Month (Halloween) - must add to cart separately during checkout
- 1 Typeface Mini Alphabet Stamp Set - must add to cart separately during checkout
- Pair-A-Phrase Stamp Set (2 sets) - must add to cart separately during checkout


That's a whopping SEVEN stamp sets, the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and 3 chipboard dimensional elements sets!


Now, in order to get the Typeset Stamp Set and the Halloween Stamp Set, you must order by end of day, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 so don't miss out!

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

Peace, Love, and Crafts!


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Pretty bird card made using the NEW Sophie cartridge.

Hello, friends!

I hope you have all had a great week. I can't believe it's Friday already! Does anyone have any fun weekend plans? Looks like I might be crafting. Funny thing is I have three weeks of posts or so ready to go PLUS am already done with next month's Hello Thursday, BUT I have recently got some new supplies and am really itching to use them!

Today's card is one that I made using the NEW Sophie cartridge (which is a Cricut Circle exclusive). I just thought that the little bird would made a pretty baby/wedding card. Not to mention this was SUPER simple to make!

The paper is from DCWV.

I cut the scalloped bird cut at 4" and the circle behind it out at 4 1/2".

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Make sure you check in with me  next week because I have great new projects all next week!

Also, I have been given pictures of the images on the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close To  My Heart corporate. I thought you guys might want to see all that this cartridge has to offer!

Lastly, I thought you guys might want to know that if you order $50 or more you get the Stamp of the month for $5 AND a free alphabet stamp set. Which means that if you order the cartridge bundle you will get 5 stamp sets! What a great deal if you are a stamper!

Click here to buy the ART PHILOSOPHY cartridge ==> ART PHILOSOPHY

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!


PEACE, LOVE, AND CRAFTS!

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