Monthly Scrapbook Challenge #2 December 2012

Second Challenge... bring it on!

Well its Christmas time! And I'm BIG with the Holidays so lets stick with the Christmas theme!

This month we will have a 2-part challenge!

1st Part: Lets get caught up! If you haven't finished or even started on your last holiday pictures, do! Lets wrap up Halloween & Thanksgiving, get them into your albums so your all free & ready for Christmas!

2nd Part: Craft it up! Close to my Heart is offering the cutest Dimensional Elements "Ornaments". There are 2 kinds, I have the first set, there is also a new set in the newest Idea book.

Well get them out ladies (and Gents) and see what you can do with them! You could add them to a page/layout, a card or hang them on your tree! I'll be creating mine along with you so I don't have an example. But this is what they are and an example they show in the Idea book.

Have fun! And we want to see your finished projects! 

So Email me at thinkpinkjmf@yahoo.com or leave a comment below!

"Life Is Tweet" Anniversary Card

Here's a Happy Anniversary card I made using the June Stamp of the Month set "Life Is Tweet".

The card is cut from the Cricut Machine using CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge. 

Colors are in: Grey Wool, Grey Flannel, Wild Flower, PepperWood. (All retired colors-but still loved!) And White Daisy. I distressed the edges using my scissors, you can also use the Edge Distresser tool. I used organdy ribbon in Vineyard Berry (close to Wild Flower) for the little bow tie. 

The card turned out simply adorable!

S1206 Life Is Tweet

Stamp set

"Find Your Style" Girly Card

I would like to show you a card I made using the "Find Your Style" Stamp set from Close to my Heart. I LOVE this stamp set! All the images have the word-print pattern, giving your stamped image a very unique look! Here I used the dress-form stamp, added some ribbon for a tutu & sparkles around the neck to give it just the right amount of bling! Add a drop or two, along with some water to one of CTMH's Spray pens, and spritz a piece of White Daisy cardstock and that's how I got my background for this card! I love how it turned out! The word "Beautiful" is also apart of this stamp set.

D1452 Find Your Style

Stamp set

Just for you Gift Box -Pillow Box

Had to whip up one more project before heading off the bed... I'm just so super excited about my new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge from CTMH.

I had to try out the pillow box. I put it at 4" so its a tiny box, perfect for a few pieces of candy, or a small trinket such as Jewelry. Again this project was super easy to create... and quite fun!

Items used:

(all products are CTMH)

Cricut cartridge- Art Philosophy

Felicity paper

Brown Bag & Bamboo Cardstock

mini paper flowers (in Chocolate)

Brads (in Bronze)

Stamped image using "Crafted with Love" stamp set

Inked with Brown Bag & Cocoa

Delight in everything Card

I'm so excited about my new Cricut Cartridge! It's from Close to my Heart called Art Philosophy.

I tried out the Project they have listed inside the book. (Rosette Birthday Card). 
Instead of a Birthday Card I changed it up a bit... I also used Vineyard Berry instead of Hollyhock for the rosettes. I can't wait to see what more I can make using the cartridge!

I thought the Rosettes looked real hard to create... 

but they're not, they are actually quite simple!

I had so much fun creating this little card... hope these pics inspire you to bring out your Cricut machine and get started on a project of your own! And if you'd like to show us what you make, just leave a comment below. 

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

:)