Art Philosophy Blog Hop

Welcome to the Art Philosophy Blog Hop!

We're a group of Close To My Heart consultants (well most of us).  Each month we're challenged to make something with the Close To My Heart,  Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. For details on this very versatile cartridge go here.

This month we were asked to make three tags by our fabulous hostess Courtney.  If you didn't start the hop with Courtney at Creating With Courtney, please go back so you won't miss a thing!

If you came from Vanessa, you're in the right place. 

Recently I participated in a Second Chance Charity Crop hosted by Casey, owner of my LSS, Scrappies and Prima Marketing for a chance to win a humongous bag of Prima Flowers.

We were given a stack of coordinating Prima papers and flowers to make something to enter during the crop. I decided to make a Diagonal Double pocket card that I saw featured on Splitcoaststampers by Claudia Rosa.  Check it out here.

This card is a lot of fun to make and I thought it would be perfect to house the two little tags I made with the AP cart.

It was really fun to dig in this bag of Prima flowers and I hit the jackpot when I found the little bird and butterfly!  I had some T-pins and used my CTMH Liqued Glass (Z679) to glue them on and stick them into the flower.

I made two tags from the AP cart (Z1686) to place in the pockets.

<Tag3> cut 2.25-3.68

I layered them with a coordinating patterned paper by Prima.

<Tag5>layer 2.25-3.68

My second project was a quick birthday tag for my grandson.  We already had a family party on his actual birthday and we had planned on a pool party for his little friends but with all the rain in the sunshine state we decided to move it indoors at the bowling ally. I made this little bag and tag with some fun little goodies.

This is <Tag3> card feature pg 50 #30

The far right vertical row on your overlay are all the tags on the AP cart.  if you choose on and select the card feature the tags will make a card.  Cut is 7.15-6.00 on my Gypsy.

I used CTMH Kraft Cardstock (Z1375)

Since this card was for my grandson and I couldn't use flowers (my fav) I decided to grundge it up a bit...

I found some cardboard with a corrugated center and peeled some of the paper off to expose the

 center. I then finger painted some white acrylic paint for a white washed look and attached it to the front of the tag.  The little bird is from Close To My Heart's June stamp of the month, 'Life is Tweet', My Acrylix Stamp Set (S1206A). You can see the details of how to get this stamp set here. SOTM is available through June 30th or after at regular price (S1206)

I used Versamark Ink pad (Z891 and Black Embossing Powder (Z670) and stamped on the Lagoon(blue) swirled patterned paper from the Footloose Paper Packet (X7151B).  I hand cut the little bird and placed it on the tag with 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)  I used Sunset Exclusive Ink stamp pad (Z2150 to stamp the party hat.  I also embossed A little birdie told me...it's your birthday. 

To make the banner I stamped the party hat with Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks stamp pad(Z2153) and cut off the top and bottom.  I added the Baker's Twine in orange and white.

The photo corner is cut from The AP cart using Sweet Leaf cardstock from the Lucy Paper Packet (X7149B) Pg 60 #30 <Tag4>font cut is 1.04-1.00

For the inside I cut out the oval from the Art Philosophy cart at @ 2" to coordinate with the oval stamp from the CTMH  Look Who's stamp set. This stamp set is turning into my all time fave for birthday cards! (D1502)

I choose my third tag from the Art Philosophy cart to add to a little gift bag I made to hold some bubbles for 'SUMMER FUN'!

As soon as I saw the Cricut Bag Toppers Digital Exclusive I had to have it! I think they are so adorable! Plus they make it so easy to buy and use immediately  I made the topper using Cricut Craft Room and the Cricut Mini.

I ran the white bag through the Cuttlebug using the Spots and Dots embossing folder. (They almost look like bubbles!)

The tag is <Tag1>card feature  pg 30 #10 on the Art Philosophy cart Cut - 6.681-3.75

Circle is <Circle1> cut 3.028-3 I ran the cicle through the Cuttlebug using the Tiny Bubbles embossing folder.

I cut out 'fun' once from the font and once from the font layer.

f - 0.917-1.403

u - 1.056-0.681

n - 1.069-0.708

I just LOVE this little tag/cards!  You can add whatever you want to the inside.  I hope I've shown you how versatile this cartridge can be and how often you would be using it...like me!

For any of these Close To My Heart products please shop here.

Next on the list in our Art Philosophy Blog Hop is Eva and if you get lost along the way, here is the entire list:

        Courtney - http://www.creatingwithcourtney.blogspot.com

1. Pam - http://i-candy-scraps.blogspot.com
2. Stephanie: http://quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com
3. Amanda : http://ajcreationsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
4. Brandy~ http://www.canadianscrappers.blogspot.com
5. Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
6. Connie - http://conniescraftycloset.blogspot.com
7. Eva - http://www.loveofcreating.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by

and Happy Crafting!

Featured Artist Friday

Today I have the distinct pleasure of being the featured artist on Laurie's Blog, 'Minced Paper'! Each week she is show casing different crafters in her 'Featured Artist Friday'.  I must say there is some great talent and if you've missed them, be sure to go back and check them out!

I was so pleased Laurie asked me to be part of this and I thought it would be a great time to share a layout I made and entered in the Close To My Heart National Scrapbooking Month Contest.

The criteria for the contest was to make anything using the CTMH 'Dotty For You' paper packet.  This packet was a promotion during the month of April and May.  Sadly, May 31st was the last day.

Here is my layout 'Color Me Happy'

This sweet little girl is Reagan Shane, granddaughter of a family friend and when I saw these pictures I knew this paper would be perfect for them!

I'm going to share a little secret of mine...my inspiration for the title came to me in a dream and this happens to me alot! Actually I pretty much invisioned the entire layout.  I would love to know if this happens to anyone else!

Since I recently joined the Close To My Heart Team as an independent consultant, I've been challenging myself to use the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge exclusively.  This is a super versatile cartridge and has actually made it very easy to make any project I can imagine!  From cards to layouts, tags, gifts and 3D projects...I LOVE this cartridge!

The flower circle is on pg 63 in the handbook and #53 on the overlay <Square5> Font layer/Shift

cut - 6"

The butterfly is on pg 55, #45 <Rctngle7> shift <Bttrfly2> layer

cut 2.49-1.64 on Gypsy

The cloud is hand cut from the 'Dotty For You' patterned paper.

I used the Art Philosophy font for color me happy, cut once in patterned dots and once in white cardstock, same size and offset to layer. I then used pop dots to pop them up.

color - cut 4.49-1.40

me - cut 2.55-1.26

happy - cut 5.03-1.20

The medallion was made from circle and scalloped punches, layered and stamped with CTMH My Acrylix stamps from Angel Whispers and Wonderful You stamp sets.

The banner is <Banner1> on pg 68, #58 cut .75-3.75

I made the label with <Tab2> cut 3.55 shadow 1.82-0.65 and used my computer to generate Reagan's name.

The border under the pic is a 1" strip of patterned paper folded back and forth pleated style. 

I was tickled pink to come in fourth in the contest and amazed at the response I received from my friends!  I am so grateful for them all...and Laurie is one of them!

Thank you Laurie!

CTMH products used in this project are available, please click on Shop With Me.

Z1686 Art Philosophy Collection

W332 'Wonderful You' My Acrylix Stamp Set

Art Philosophy Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited to be participating in the second Art Philosophy Blog Hop, hosted by Courtney at 'Creating with Courtney'!

You should have come from Erin, if you did you are in the right place. 

If your didn't start the blog hop with Courtney, go back to the beginning here , you don't want to miss anyone!

The more I use this cartridge, the more I LOVE it! This month we are creating a card using the card feature on the ever fabulous 'Close To My Heart, Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge for Father's Day.

As I have stated before, I'm not really a card maker but this cartridge is making it so much easier, which makes it sooo much fun! 

Here's my Father's Day Card

I chose #23 on page 43 <Square 3> Card

Cut is 11.10-5.50 on the Gypsy

The striped card is Lost & Found Two by Jen Allyson 'My Mind's Eye'

DAD is AP Font/Shift lock cut 1.33-1.20

Tag is <Square3> Tag cut 4.61-2.63

Scroll is <Tab2> Font layer cut 3.54-3.59

Bird is <Bird> found on pg 51 in the handbook or #40 on the overlay

cut 2.30-2.00

Wing is <Bird> layer cut 1.10-2.00

All made from CTMH cardstock 'Light Neutral Shade Pack'

except for the bird's wing which is from my stash to match the color in the ribbon.

The blue/brown twill ribbon is Spare Parts by Paper Studio and a little jute tied on the fold.

This is the inside.

Left is <Square3> cut 5.34-5.09

Right is <Square3> cut 2.25-2.25

I stamped Happy Father's Day randomly using The Close To My Heart 'My Acrylix' stamp set 'A Typeface' and CTMH stamp set 'Contempo Serif' and CTMH Exclusive Inks 'Bamboo'

Hope you enjoyed!

Happy Father's Day!

and

Happy Crafting!

Next on the blog hop is Vanessa

Here is the entire list in case you get lost:

1. Courtney - www.creatingwithcourtney.blogspot.com
2.. Amanda - http://ajcreationsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
3. Eva - http://www.loveofcreating.blogspot.com
4. Gloria - http://www.purpleglocreations.blogspot.com
5.. Stephanie- www.quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com
6.  Darla ~ http://www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com/
7. Audrey ~ http://scrappingwithscrappy.blogspot.com
8.Erin - www.imcreaterin.blogspot.com
9. Connie - http://conniescraftycloset.blogspot.com   (You are Here)
10.Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/ (Next)
11. Pam Stewart - http://i-candy-scraps.blogspot.com/
12. Carol Loftus - http://carolloftus.blogspot.com/
13. Brandy Lees~ http://canadianscrappers.blogspot.ca/

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop

Welcome to the Art Philosophy Blog Hop. We are are group of Close To My Heart consultants (well most of us) and we will be show casing the very versatile Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. 

If you are visiting from the ever fabulous Darla then you are in the right place, if not, please start from the beginning with our wonderful hostess Courtney at Creating with Courtney,

Here's my project for today.

I used the Pemberley collection for my layout. When I saw this paper I knew it was perfect for this picture of my grandson Landon and his little friend.  This picture wasn't of the best quality but I love the moment it captured.  Their Moms have been friends all through school and I have to say when I look at this picture it tugs at my heart a little!

The photo frame is on page 54 and #44 on the handbook,

<Rctgle2> cut 7.10-7.77

I sprayed the cardstock with a new product (for me) called Goosebumps Shimmer Texture Spray.

I think I'm going to use this ...alot! I wish the photo showed this a little better.

For the scalloped half circle I used <Banner6> pg. 69, #49

<Banner6 cut 8.17-4.18

The butterflies are <Bttrfly2> Layer cut 2.54-1.67

The tag is <Tag3> cut 2.55-4.18 and <Tag3> Decorative Layer cut 2.55-4.18

The Flowers are cut and stamped following the instructions included with the CTMH Pemberly Kit

using the You mean the World to me My Acrylix Stamp Set.

Hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop so far and the next one to visit will be Stephanie

Here is the entire list:





Courtney - http://​www.creatingwithcourtney.bl​ogspot.com/

Brandy- http://​www.canadianscrappers.blogs​pot.com/

 Audrey- http://​scrappingwithscrappy.blogsp​ot.com/

 Amanda- http://​ajcreationsfromtheheart.blo​gspot.com/

 Darla - http://​www.stampingunderdoctorsord​ers.blogspot.com/

 Connie - http://​conniescraftycloset.blogspo​t.com/    You Are Here

 Stephanie- http://​www.quiltedscrapper.blogspo​t.com/  Next

 Erin - http://​www.imcreaterin.blogspot.ca​/

 Lucy - http://​love2createitall.blogspot.c​om/

 Vanessa http://​wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesi​ngs.blogspot.com/

 Carol http://​CarolLoftus.blogspot.com/

 Eva- http://​www.loveofcreating.blogspot​.com/

 Wendy K. http://​www.myscrapbookingblog.com/

 Michelle http://​www.myflightsoffancy.com/​blog

 Gloria - http://​www.purpleglocreations.blog​spot.com/

 Chrissy - http://​www.chrissycurtiscrafts.blo​gspot.com/

 Ann Marie Lessner www.creativeramblings345.b​logspot.com

 Michelle Degnan Powell - http://​scrappinprincess-michelle.b​logspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by

and

Happy Crafting!

Happy Birthday Jayde!

REALLY?

It's really hard to believe my granddaughter Jayde is now 20!

She's a wonderful young lady...a country girl but LOVE'S her bling so I came up with a little purse and card that I knew she would love!

The little purse is from the Cricut Forever Young cart and the card is all from the wonderful

Close To My Heart Art Philosophy cartridge.

Knowing Jayde's personality it was easy to come up with the color scheme and papers I wanted to use.

I used Core Impressions from Cosmo Cricut for the purse, it had an embossed pattern that I thought would work great with the Anna Griffen animal print patterned paper, which is flocked and feels like velvet.

Here's an example of the purse in plain white paper to show what you will cut out.  It's found on page 25 in the handbook <Model2> Purse cut at 11.53-5.15 on my Gypsy using the solid color cardstock

Then press shift <Model2-s> to get the shape for the front ( animal print patterned paper cut at 4.55-5.15)

For a handle, I punched two holes in the center fold of flap pulled through black velvet ribbon and placed knots on the inside. 

I finished with a little turqouise bling on the latch.

I have to tell you I came up with the card at the last minute. I'm not a card maker...but I'm learnng to like it!

I pulled the colors from the purse I made and grabbed the Close To My Heart My Acrylix Stamp Set 'LookWho's', found the coordinating banner and label on my Art Philosophy cart to stamp, chose a base shape and I had a CARD!

The card base is <Square7> pg 34 cut at 11.25-5.50

Label is <oval4> pg 52 cut at reccomended size on stamp sheet 2"

I cut the shadow layer in turquoise at 2.25"

Banner is <Banner2> pg 29 at 1.25"

Shadow layer at 1.50"

Cut 5 for P A R T Y

Flower is <Flower5> pg 48 cut at 2.50

I added a Twine flower that I just learned how to make following a great tutorial by Tracey. Thanks Tracey! You can find the Twine Flower Tutorial on her blog Garden of Grace.

Here's the inside.

Thankyou for stopping by

and

Happy Crafting!

Happy Birthday Jayde!

Nana loves you!

Easter Treats

Easter's on it's way and I have a  couple of more treats and a card to share!

The first is a 3D carrot from Teresa Collins 'Bunnies and Chicks' Cricut Exclusive.

Easy to fill with Easter goodies!

This was designed and cut using CCR and my Expression.  The carrot is 10.917-9.00.

Although there is a layered bow image with this exclusive I decided to use the scalloped bow on the Cricut Exclusive - 3D Bows, cut at 8.13-4.29 using my Gypsy (Yes, the exclusive is now linked on my Gypsy too!)

I layered the patterned paper "Smile" Floral orange paper by My Minds Eye over white cardstock and then added Glitz 'Stardust' glitter gel by Close To My Heart on the scallops.

I topped the carrot with a  green card stock border, fringed with Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors.

I embellished the top of the carrot with a border using Martha Stewarts Doily Punch and added  Recollections Pearl Stickers in the center of each doily.

The egg label is My Creative Time's 'Hello Spring Stamp Set with Layering Egg dies and 'Color Me Happy' For Happy Easter.  I popped between the layers and ran it through the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots Folder. I then added a little bow using Baker's Twine.

Next is a little Easter Basket

This was all made using another Cricut Exclusive, 'Easter Basket'

I'm loving being able to use the fill mode in CCR and choose the colors for my image. It really makes it easy to place the correct paper color on your mat when you are ready to cut.

The chick and egg image is cut at 3"

This is the other side.

Happy Easter is cut at 2.208-1.417/ Shadow 2.194-1.417

Label is   black cut at 3.25-2.264

green  3.014-2.083

white  2.75-1.903

I used Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors for the grass and Martha Stewart Doily Punch border on the handle.

The basket was cut at 11.00-10.62

And last is a Easter Card

I used the cute little bunnies from 'Hello Spring Stamp Set' by My Creative Time. The egg is from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge. I quilled the carrots and used Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors for the carrot top. Baker's Twine holds the little label from the Ap cart and stamped 'Happy Easter' using 'Color Me Happy' stamp set by My Creative Time.

I'm happy to say my Expression 2 is working great with my wifi adapter and I'm really enjoying using it with CCR. I just got a few more Imagine carts and I'll be playing with that next. I'm also going to be trying out the new Cinch I received...I'll let you know how that goes!

Thanks for stopping by

and

Happy Crafting!

 

Easter's On It's Way!

Here come's Peter Cottontail, coming down the bunny trail...OK, I can't get this little tune

out of my head!

This was one of my favorite songs when I was a child and I've been humming away while I've been making all of my Easter goodies!

I've been dying to make a milk carton since I got Tags, Bags Boxes and More 2, but a little apprehensive to try the new scoring blade that compliments this cart.  No need! I love it!

I think this was a great design element in making the 3D projects and I loved how well it worked using my Gypsy. Let me tell you how.

In the TBBM2 handbook I chose the milkbox pg. 33 #10

The first layer on my Gypsy <MilkBox> (This is the cut layer)

The second layer is <MlkBox-S> (This is the scoring layer)

I layered the scoring layer over the cutting layer to make sure they lined up.

Both are 6.5"

Next I chose layer 2 and put my scoring blade into machine> loaded mat> multi cut 2, speed 3, pressure 5, blade 6 on my Expression.

Next I left the mat in and chose return to design on Gypsy. I then put my cutting blade back in the machine, chose Layer 1 and cut at the same settings.

I used the 'Easter Blessings' on the Color Me Happy Stamp Set by My Creative Time for the label.

I love this set and I'll be showing more!

Here's the other side!

Thanks for stopping by

and

Happy Crafting!

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