Cricut Art Philosophy

Swap: Casual Expressions Card

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Today’s card was designed by Erin D.  I love how she incorporated the technique of using Cricut hearts folded to make a flower (step-by-step instructions found in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book on page 49.)  So easy and so pretty!  It also features the Pemberley Paper Collection as well as the Casual Expressions Stamp Set.

Sweet Music for National Piano Month

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I’ve shared with you that September is National Stamping Month, but did you know that it’s also National Piano Month?  I didn’t until recently.  Not entirely surprising since I don’t know how to play the piano so I don’t have a close connection with it. I thought this card from Joy was so beautiful and … Read more Sweet Music for National Piano Month

New Stamp Set Swap: Paisley Flair

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The *NEW* Autumn/Winter Stamp Set Swap I participated in for the first time has arrived…a nice big box of fabulous cards designed with brand new stamps to inspire us all! First up…Paisley Flair by Jennifer P. It also features the Casual Expressions Stamp Set, too. And I just LOVE the Silver Shimmer Trim.  That was … Read more New Stamp Set Swap: Paisley Flair

Precious Wedding Momentos

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July has completely flown by.  I can’t believe in just a couple of days it will be August.  Wow!  First, I was away in Dallas for CTMH’s Annual Convention and after being home only 2 full days, I was then off to the East Coast to visit the in-laws and attend a family friend’s wedding. … Read more Precious Wedding Momentos

I’m Fixin’ to Leave for Dallas

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Dallas…here I come!  I can’t wait for CTMH’s National Convention to begin.  Since I’m teaching this year, I got a taste of some of the new products that will debut…and boy are they FABULOUS!!  So I’m super excited to see what else they have in store for us. Here’s one of the swap cards I … Read more I’m Fixin’ to Leave for Dallas

A Live Out Loud Chalkboard Technique Card

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While the Chalkboard Technique is best done with a solid image stamp, I gave it a go with CTMH’s Stamp of the Month—Live Out Loud.  Not too bad of a result, huh?  I then used the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and cut out a circle (then cut in half to create the scalloped edge) and … Read more A Live Out Loud Chalkboard Technique Card

Happy 4th

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I hope you had a great 4th of July! Here’s a card I made by braiding paper to create the very trendy Chevron pattern.  This will be one of the projects my Stamp Club makes this month. Other supplies used: Cricut Art Philosophy Collection Token Alphabet Stamp Set Superhero Paper Collection Color-Ready Seam Binding Sparkles

Cricut Art Philosophy–Tip of the Iceberg

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I thought I’d share this fabulous project that I saw on scrapbooking.com today.   It’s a Celebration Gift Box made with Close To My Heart’s Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. Here’s what it had to say: The Cricut Art Philosophy Collection cartridge from Close To My Heart offers many options to help you grow an amazing … Read more Cricut Art Philosophy–Tip of the Iceberg

Quick Cards: A Single Stamp and You’re Done

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Create a finished card in five seconds flat with the new series of single-image A-size My Acrylix stamp sets from Close To My Heart.  Use them for quick scrapbook layout titles or easy, one-step cardmaking.  Each one is designed to complete your project with a single stamp, and these stamps are super affordable

My Acrylix Stamps: Part IV

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One of the newer and very popular benefits of Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix stamps is the fact that many of them coordinate with Cricut Art Philosophy shapes giving you lots of creative possibilities!  Cut the shape on your Cricut machine, stamp the image on the shape, and attach to your project.  In CTMH’s … Read more My Acrylix Stamps: Part IV

Gifts Made Special with Cricut Art Philosophy

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Last weekend was our National Scrapbooking Month Crop.  It was so fun!  Part of the fun was all the creativity that went into planning it as well as the creativity that occurred at the event.  Here are some darling fun flap boxes made with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (and so is the flower and … Read more Gifts Made Special with Cricut Art Philosophy

A Treasure Box of Love

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Today we will be giving our final gift for Teacher Appreciation Week.  I created a little Treasure Box of Love out of Close To My Heart’s  My Creations Card Box.  This is how it looked when I was done… I took pictures of each of the kids in the class giving our teacher a hug … Read more A Treasure Box of Love

Dotty for You Polaroid Snapshot Technique

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Have you purchased your Dotty for You Papers yet?  With such fun colors and patterns there’s no end to the possibilities!  Why not try out the Polaroid Snapshot Technique seen in this layout? Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger … Read more Dotty for You Polaroid Snapshot Technique