Damask Divas Pathfinding Blog Hop

Happy October and Welcome to my blog!

If you came from the wonderful blog of Brenda Zimmerman Keepable Paper Creations, then you are in the right place. If you have jumped and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check the list at Damask Divas blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

So now onto my projects using Pathfinding paper pack!

I used the Workshop on the Go Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit (#G1083). I only made one of the three card designs.

I absolutely love this card kit! I used Chocolate (Z2111), Desert Sand (Z2118), Goldrush (Z2123) Inks. I wanted to try something different, so I decorated the envelope! Love how all of this has turned out.

Up close of the envelope!

Another item I made is the Fry Box from Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z3017)! I cut this out at 9" (p.27) using the first sheet of paper from Pathfinding paper pack (X7186B). I used glue dots to adhere this cute box together. Wrapped some Olive baker's twine around it before I adhered the acorn die cut shape using the 3D foam tape. Cut the acron out of Colonial White cardstock at 3 1/4" on pg.36 from Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I sponged the edges with Chocolate and used Lagoon (Z2195) for the sentiment. I also tucked Brach's Autumn Mix candy in a treat bag inside!

This is my favorite time of the year with my favorite candy, which is Brach's Pumpkins! I love fall. Hope you liked all my projects. Just wanted something simple.

It's now time to hop on over to the next wonderful blog on the list is Lilian Yeh The Leaf Studio. Hope you have a great time on our hop and checking out all the creations using Pathfinding paper pack! If you get lost, just jump on over to Damask Divas to for the full list.

Until next time,

Breaking News on Artfully Sent

Artfully Sent cartridge is now available for ordering!!!!

If you love card making and paper crafting, then this is right up your alley.

Super excited about this new CTMH cartridge and can't wait to create a lot once it comes.

Hugz,

St. Patty's Day Card!

Made a quick and simple St. Patty's Day card!

All paper & cardstock was bought from Hobby Lobby.

• Lime Green textured cardstock A2 card size
• Dark Green textured cardstock mat - 4"x 2 1/4"
• Lime Green cheveron paper mat - 4" x 3"
• Dark Green glitter paper border - 4" x 1/2"
• Scallop Oval from Lime Green textured cardstock - EK Success punch
• Green Glitter Swirly Shamrock - cut with Explore
• Scallop rectangle cut from lime green textured cardstock & cut smaller to fit on side of card - cut this also from Exlpore
• Green jems - JoAnn Fabric 
• Stamp from dollar spot - JoAnn Fabric
• basic black ink

The green shamrock is pop dotted up to have some 3D look.

Happy Scrappin'

My First Project!

I finally had time to make a project with my new Cricut Explore.

Here is my new baby:

Onto my project. I made one of the Anna Griffin pre-made projects. It was the butterfly card. I choose to use these color cardstock from CTMH White Daisy (#1385) as my base, Cotton Candy as an accent color (#X5760) & Pear for the butterflies (#X5764).

Happy Scrappin'

My New Cricut Explore

My new cutting machine that I pre-ordered from HSN arrived yesterday (2.28.14) and was I super excited to get it!

When I got home, she was waiting for me in my carport! Got her taken into the house and started unpacking her.

Then my helper stopped by to see what his mommy was doing.

What you see when you open up the box.

And after you left the above tray out you see a bag with handles. Mat is behind it.

Under the machine that's in her canvas storage bag. Is the power cord, computer cord, & the marker. I haven't had a chance to play with her yet. So more pictures to come.

Until next time,

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Box Card

Here's my take on making an pop up box card! Made this for my hubby for Valentine's Day today. Started it yesterday & finished it today. I also cut from Cricut Craft Room for the first time also.

Happy Valentine's Day saying is cut from Cricut Craft Room - CTMH Artiste.
Cupid is cut from green sizzix die. Pink and red hearts are cut from Heart Collection Framelits.

Happy Scrappin'

Wedding Card

Here's a wedding card I made today for an upcoming friend's wedding this month.

I bought everything I put on this card at Hobby Lobby except the American Crafts Glitter Ribbon and the action wobble.

Here is what the action wobble looks like under the punch!

I do believe I have a new obsession on my hands, using action wobbles on my creative cards!

Here is a peek at the inside but we haven't signed the card yet for the wonderful couple.

Until next time,

3 Gets 1 Free!

How awesome is this! Especially if you buy 3 from your local Jo-Ann Fabrics this week while on sale! I got 3 this week at my local Jo-Ann Fabrics for $29.99 each and I was so excited that I got a great deal! You get to choose from a physical cartridge or an digital cartridge.

Here is more details:

The Jo-Ann Stores "Three Gets One Free Promotional Offer" is sponsored by Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. and is open to legal residents of the United States (except Puerto Rico) who are 18 years of age or older. Valid only during the term of the promotion or while supplies last. The promotion is void where prohibited. Your participation in the promotion constitutes your acceptance of the "Three Gets One Free Promotional Offer" terms and conditions.


Go here: 3 Gets 1 Free

*A $9.99 Shipping & Handling fee applies to all physical shipments. Cricut Cake^® cartridges are not eligible for this offer.

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Until next time,

5th Anniversary Edition E2

I caved and bought this great new 5th Anniversary Edition E2! HSN limited edition model.
Enjoy these great new features along with the things you've always loved about the Cricut^®.

• 4 Cartridges preloaded on the machine
• Compatible with all Cricut^® and Cricut Imagine™ cartridges
• Full-color LCD touch screen
• Cutting area light
• Longer power cord
• And much, much more

Super excited about my new machine.

Hugs,
Mandy