Sympathy Card

I finally finished our 2014 scrapbook so I'm hoping to be back more often now making cards. Unfortunately for the start of the year my 1st card is a sympathy card. Our cleaner's dad passed away this week and I thought I'd send her a card to let her know we are thinking of her and her family.

I used Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge to make this card, and cut everything at 4.25". I used the retired Ivy Lane papers as my inside lining, and Colonial White cardstock for the outside. I lined the flowers inside with Cocoa and cut out the heart using Hollyhock cardstock.

I used Sincere Expressions to stamp the sentiment outside with Cocoa ink, and lined a border decoration from the Ivy Lane paper.

Here's the inside of the card.

Here's the stamp set I used.

A1146 Sincere Expressions

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Cricut Explore Test Cuts

Those of you who follow me on Facebook know I recently took the plunge and bought the Cricut Explore. For a week now I've been trying to learn Cricut Design Space, and testing the capabilities of the machine.

I am so in love with it! I also bought the bluetooth adapter, but I'm not sure if it's the adapter's fault or my internet's fault, but connection seems to be intermittent. When it works though I love how hassle free it is without having to move my laptop to be close to the machine then having plugs and cords around me.

So you saw the floral card I just made last week, and this week I tried cutting this Spider web card just to test how intricate it cuts. I didn't get around to decorating it, since I made it too small. I cut it at A2 size (even though recommended is A7) using the new Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge, just so I can test if it can really handle small cuts or if it will tear the web. I swear it did not. And believe it or not, it's a simple as pulling the cardstock off the mat, and it came out all in 1 whole piece. The cuts were precise, clean and it was super fast and easy, painless! I cut a few spiders to go with it, to test if the legs will tear when I take it out, but it did not. I love my new Cricut Explore!

My only regret is not getting the HSN special (Cricut Wild Orchid)!

Just For You Floral Card

I wanted to try just how good the Cricut Explore will cut intricate images and thought I'd try one of the floral sentiments on the Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge.

This card was done super quick, like really quick! I think it took me more time changing out the color of the raised flower I stamped and holding the ribbon down! And yes, I now get it. The new Cricut Explore does cut like butter, and is quiet compared to the old Expression machines. I still have to learn Cricut Design Space though.

Anyway, I used Hollyhock cardstock, stamped a flower in Thistle ink, and topped it with Thistle Diagonal Striped ribbon.

Now wouldn't you love to create a card this fast too? Simple to do, and pretty stylish! Grab your Cricut Artfully Sent now! For only $99 you can have this amazing Cricut cartridge which includes TONS of projects for you to create! Get yours now!

Z3017 Cricut Artfully Sent

Rest Relax Repeat

I finally got the chance to do a card using the new Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge. There's so many designs to choose from I didn't know where to start! I picked one that I can give to a good friend of mine. He's been feeling under the weather lately and no matter how often I tell him to take a break from work and rest, he still keeps going. I saw this design and thought this is so appropriate for him!

I used a plain white cardstock to cut the scene, then I sponged the clouds, raindrops and the rest of the card with Sky ink, I masked the flower and sponged it with Saddle ink for the stem, a mix of Saddle and Buttercup for the buds, and a light sponge of Whisper for the petals. I used Sweet Leaf for the leaves and to add dimension to the front of the card, I stamped and cut a few butterflies from the stamp set Your Own Kind of Wonderful. Each butterfly was stamped using Thistle, Sorbet, Honey and Pacifa.

Here's what the inside of the card looks like. I stamped the sentiment Get Well using the stamp set Sincere Expressions. This card was so easy to make! The only thing that took time for me was sponging it with different colors, and of course cutting the butterflies. I wanted it to be colorful and I hope it projects a happy mood, so my friend can feel better somehow, or lift his spirits somehow.

The Cricut Artfully Sent is now available for purchase. If you're a card maker, you can't go wrong with this. It is so worth it! Check out the complete package below. It comes with 3 sets of stamps and a pack of White Daisy cardstock. Get yours now! 

Z3017 Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge

Here's a look at the stamp sets I used.

D1627 Your Own Kind of Wonderful

A1146 Sincere Expressions

Cricut Artfully Sent Is Finally Here!!

After months of waiting, I am so excited to share with you that the new Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge is finally available!! I cannot wait to get my hands on this! This cartridge features over 25 different card themes and 5 different formats to make over 400 different cards including interactive designs. If you've been following my blog I've been trying some 3D interactive cards every now and then and I just cannot wait to create more using this Artfully Sent cartridge. Pop Ups, scenes, sleeves and pocket cards, you can create masterpieces with this cartridge!
The cartridge comes with 3 D-size stamps and 12x12 white cardstock. Here's the link for you to shop now!