Hidden deep in my computer

 

So I have been mucking about on my computer and I keep stumbling upon projects that never got posted here on my blog.  This card was one I made for a friend's baby shower (a year ago!) and I loved this card.   The colours are so soothing and it has a real vintage, shabby chic feel to it which is what I am all about!  I don't have all of the details about this card but one thing you will notice is I didn't use patterned paper.  The whole card is cardstock, stamps and ink.  It is actually a lot of fun making your own background paper!  You always get the colours you want!  :) 

Some of the detail...

This is the inside of the card...

    

This is the back of the card...

Thanks for looking!

So Lisa...what's on it???

I know, I know!  I keep talking about the new Art Philosophy Cricut cart and all you want to know is what is actually ON this amazing cartridge I can't bare to live without...am I right?  Well if you click HERE and then click on the blue book on the shelf to the left that says Art Philosophy you will be able to page through and see all of the many, many shapes on the new cartridge.  At the very end you will even be able to see some project examples of what you can do with these beautiful new shapes! 

All I can say is I am impressed and CAN'T WAIT to get my shabby little hands on it!!    Let me know if you want me to order you one!!  ;)

Extra! Extra! Free Bonus Stamp set in August!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5.00/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95/$7.75)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE!  It’s Extra! Extra!

Planes, trains and automobiles...

What do little boys love more than planes, trains and automobiles?  I love the Birthday Boy stamp set for making little boy birthday cards.  Paired up with the Miracle paper pack and Kraft cardstock and I think this card is perfect for any little boy.  I used the cloud stamp from Over the Rainbow to make embossed clouds in the background and the cloud with the name ontop.  The plane and sentiment are both from the Birthday Boy stamp set and the ink colours are Sweet Leaf and Crystal Blue.  It was fun for me to make this card since I have two little girls and project like this are far and few between for me!

Thanks for visiting!

Cricut on the brain!

Okay...so my Cricut Expression is here and I have been playing with the cartridges that came with it but I really can't wait to get my hands on CTMH's Art Philosophy cartridge soon!  I am placing an order on the first and this will top the list for me and for many of my customers.  If you are interested, drop me a line and I'll add one to my order for you too!  Or click on the Shop Online tab at the top of my blog to go order it for yourself and have it shipped directly to your door (remember it won't be available until after August 1st).

Until then, I am stocking up on ideas and inspiration.  Check out the CTMH video above for some tips on amping up your projects using the Art Philosophy cartridge.

Happy Creating!

Use it up!

I have decided that I need to use up some of my old stash so that I can load up on all of the amazing new product that will be available soon!  I seriously need to make room (you have NO idea)!  I used some paper from the Sweet Home pack (blue) and the More to Adore pack (floral) along with Cocoa and Daisy white cardstock for the card base and mats.  The sentiment is from the Wings Workshop on the Go and was stamped in Indian Corn Blue.  The vertical ribbon is a combo of the wide ribbon from Cocoa Ribbon Rounds and some natural hemp. The little flower is made using Blush ric rac and I think it turned out really cute...I've never made a ribbon flower that small before!  I don't know if I'd say it's one of my favourite cards but  I successfully managed to use up some old stock and create something new and that makes me happy!  :)

CTMH & Cricut Art Philosophy!!!

I am so incredibly excited to get my hands on this new product created by two great companies teaming up -Cricut and CTMH!!  The Art Philosophy Collection is a Cricut bundle available only through CTMH!  With over 700 images (fonts, shapes and 3D elements) that coordinate with a ton of CTMH products including stamps and diecuts!  In the bundle you will receive 3 exclusive stamp sets and chipboard diecuts to get you started and the bundle also coordinates with many other stamps through the new Autumn/Winter 2011 catalogue!  Stamps outlined throughout the catty with a thin red line have coordinating shapes on the Art Philosophy cartridge.  How cool is that!  Watch the video below for just a taste of what you will be able to accomplish.  You can also check out more on page 12-13 of the new Autumn/Winter 2011 catty available online starting August 1st OR get your IRL copy from me now!  Drop me a line if you are interested!

CTMH rocks!

Twitter has been buzzing from all of the CTMH consultants at convention in Disney Land this weekend!  I haven't seen all of what is new but I have been following the tweets and let me tell you...it's gonna knock your socks off!  Stay tuned for some amazing updates regarding new products and company changes...what a great time to be with Close to My Heart!