Courtney Lane Designs

Happy Wednesday to you!

2012-02-15T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you are all having a great week so far. Hopefully you all had a nice Valentine's day. If not, it is a silly Hallmark holiday anyway (this is me being supportive ;-).

We have been so busy dealing with getting my house ready to sell and readying ourselves for an upcoming vacation that we completely forgot to do anything. We went out to dinner last night as a family, which was a huge mistake because everyone was out being romantical with their significant other. We just wanted food. Oh well, maybe next year.

Now, due to the abundance of emails requesting pictures of additional newly released stamp sets that coordinate with Art Philosophy, I ordered several more stamp sets just to take photos of them for you (well at least that is what I am telling my husband *wink*). This is not all of them, but it is pretty close (missing only three, so to be continued..)!

Beautiful Friendship (B1400)

Play Day (D1515)

Look Who's (D1502)

Princess Wings (C1502)

The Best Things (C1503)


A Blossom (A1121)

Don't forget that tomorrow is Hello Thursday and as soon as I get the go ahead I will post. Also, I will post my Hello Thursday giveaway!

February Specials

The February stamp of the month is called Thoughtful Tidings and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Have a great day!

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Celebrate today card made using the Paper Lantern stamp set.

2012-02-13T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Are you guys as stunned and sad about losing the great Whitney Houston? I was patiently waiting for her to come out with an incredible comeback album. That is not in the cards though now I am afraid. She was one of my absolute favorite singers of all time and I never thought I would be as sad as I am about this. I suppose heaven now has another angel to sing in its choir.

Today I have a card that does not have any Cricut. I know I know the horror! I just felt like stamping using this stamp set and came up with this. Now this blog is not turning into a stamping blog. Sometimes you just want to quickly stamp something. Know what I mean? This card may have taken 15 minutes!

I used a really pretty set from Close To My Heart called Paper Lanterns. It is a cheerful set that lends itself to plain stamping or will work great with the Cricut!

All supplies used are from Close To My Heart except the ribbon.

I traced the lanterns with Stardust Glitter Gel.

February Specials

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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dolphin beach bag made using the Whales and Dolphins cartridge.

2012-02-08T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you are all having a great week so far. Not much to report here except still trying to get this house ready to sell. Now we are getting estimates for new carpet. I really did not want to have to do that because it means that I will have to pack up my craft room. I think I will have to go to bare minimum in the craft room until we move. This seems more than a little overwhelming to me because no doubt whatever I pack up I will most certainly need for some project. Sigh. What would you keep if you had to seriously pare down your craft space?

Today's project is made using my expression and the Whales and Dolphins cartridge. I thought the cute little dolphin cut would make a great beach bag!

Here is the Cricut Craft Room file: http://www.box.com/s/luei6ta3szloy5cc49ty

The beautiful ribbon is from Webster's Pages. I would love this type of ribbon in ever color of the rainbow!

Thanks for stopping by!

February Specials

Have a great day!

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How sweet it is. Layout made using Type Candy and the NEW Stella CTMH paper line.

2012-02-07T07:33:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Thank you so much for your emails yesterday with advice on selling my house! I am so glad I posted about me selling, because I got so much great advice yesterday for free! You guys are great! I plan on doing several of the things that were recommended. For example, changing the toilet seats in the house sounds like a great idea! Thanks!

Today's post is a layout made using the Type Candy cartridge and the NEW Stella paper line. I know I do not make many layouts anymore, but I really am going to try to make more!

I love the different fonts that come on the Type Candy cartridge! Don't you just love new and interesting fonts!

Here is the CCR file for the title: http://www.box.com/s/shblyzqxuthizjvaddeu

Here is the Gypsy file for the title:http://www.box.com/s/kztmy2ii5rct7641hmv0

I used the Stella paper line from CTMH and the complimenting canvas shapes.

I used a CTMH Irresistables journaling spot.

I created this title using the CCR. See file above.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

February Specials

The February stamp of the month is called Thoughtful Tidings and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

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Thank you very much flower card using Baby Shower cartridge and NEW CTMH stamps!

2012-02-06T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you all had a superdity duperdity weekend! My weekend was similar to last weekend. I toiled away trying to get my house ready to sell. That is serious work y'all! This is my first time ever selling a house and I have to tell you, it is way more stressful than I thought it would be! Not only that, it is a seriously blow to your ego. Apparently, if you want to feel bad about your design skills have a realtor come over. Oh well, maybe sometimes you need people to bring you into reality and tell you that you should not have painted your master bathroom pink. Let me clarify though, it was not of the pepto bismol or hot/electric pink varieties like I have seen some people do. It was a soft rose pink. Now it is a soft taupe and we actually really like it. Who knew!?! Actually my husband did. He always hated the pink. Bless him. He is so patient with me and my crazy self!

Today's card is made using the Baby Shower cartridge and a new stamp set from the Close To My Heart Spring/Summer catalog called Card Word Puzzle.

Here is the CCR file: http://www.box.com/s/pvvkhk4f2aqxexurr9mm
Here is the Gypsy file: http://www.box.com/s/hc4fi9gyjmrhy8jj6g59

I used the Close To My Heart Pemberley paper line.

I stamped the flower in Outdoor Denim and then colored it in with markers. I stamped the sentiment with a kraft ink color then inked the edges with the same ink.

Thanks so much for dropping by! I will be back tomorrow with another project!

February Specials

Have a great Monday!

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Welcome baby! door hanging made using the Giant Flowers cartridge.

2012-02-03T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today I have a project made using the Giant Flower cartridge. When I made this project I was thinking of reason why you would need to make a large flower. The first thing to come to mind was a wall hanging for a new born baby. I have seen these for years on people's door and in nurseries of brand new babies. No telling what they cost to buy, so why not make your own!

You can go as elaborate or as simple as you like with this. This one is more simple, but you could just go to town with this and make it very full!

This is the 'Ashlynn' flower and I cut it so it would be a 9" flower.

I then cut an 'A' to go in the center for a baby's name.

I cut a large circle and hot glued it to the back. Then I glued the ribbon streamers on the circle.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will see you back here next week!

February Specials

Have a great weekend!

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NEW Spring Summer catalog peeks!

2012-02-01T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, my friends!

This is a super long post, but I thought you guys would appreciate the sneak peek!

Today starts a new catalog and a new stamp of the month. Therefore, I thought I would post some highlights from the new catalog and give you a good look at the new stamp of the month (that coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge.

If you guys want you own copy of this catalog, just click on the far right hand side of the blog to purchase one for only $5!

First off, I wanted to tell you that there are 15 new stamp sets that coordinate with the Art Philosophy cartridge (which is still available in the bundle for $99). This does not include the several stamp sets of the month which also coordinate with the cartridge.

Here are pictures of 6 of the 15 new stamp sets that coordinate with Art Philosophy. (If you are a Close To My Heart Consultant, do not take these photos to use for your own promotional purposes with out my permission!)

American Celebration (D1458) $17.95

New Arrival ( C1501) $13.95

Just for You (B1398) $9.95

Family Love (D1506) $17.95

Crafted with Love (B1399) $9.95

Enjoy ( C1496) $13.95

Here are some other great new stamp sets I though you guys might be interested in.

Card Word Puzzle (C1494) $13.95

Just a Number (D1514) $17.95

4 My Friend (D1510) $17.95

A Rainbow (A1129) $6.95

Under the Sea (C1500) $13.95

Here are some yummy embellishments that might interest you. You will be seeing them on projects on this blog very soon.

Sparkles Flourishes (Z1708) $4.95

Seaside Wooden Shapes (Z1693) $4.95

Bouquet Assortment (Z1694) $5.95

Bitty Buds (Z1680) $4.95

Bottle Caps (Z1691) $4.95

Tough Tags (Z1692) $5.95

Comic Badge Buttons (Z1688) $4.95

Number Plates (Z1712) $4.95

Baker's Twine - Paradise Assortment (Z1702) $4.95

Adhesive Springs (z1725) $2.95 (these are going to be so great for cards!)

Wooden Buttons ( Z1387) $5.95

Timeless Charms (z1689) $5.95

Bohemian Assortment (z1687) $4.95

Ok now there are several new paper lines as well that you all will love. There are several masculine lines and some really pretty feminine ones. Also, there is one that is perfect for scrapbooking those beach/cruise/vacation photos!

This line is called Superhero (X7152B).

This line is called Victory (X7150B).

This line is called Footloose (X7151B).

This line is called Florentine (X7153B).

This line is called Crusin' (X7154B).

This line is called Lucy (X7149B).

This line is called Pemberly (X7148B).

This line is called Stella (X7147B).

Now onto to the February stamp of the month! As always, the stamp of the month is $17.95. If you spend $50 the stamp of the month is only $5!

When can I start ordering these wonderful items, you say? Right now! What are you waiting for?

Happy shopping!

I will see you back here tomorrow with a project!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

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January special last call!

2012-01-31T06:25:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I wanted to remind you all one last time that today is the last day you can order from the Fall /Winter catalog and get the January specials. If there is something you really want get it now!

However, tomorrow a new catalog starts and there will be new things to show. Including new stamps that coordinate with the Art Philosophy. Also, just so you know the Art Philosophy cartridge will still be available for purchase!

Oh and that you so much for all of the sweet birthday wishes! I seriously love you guys!

Until tomorrow, my sweets....

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Gone Fishing layout made using the Fun in the Sun cartridge.

2012-01-30T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today I turn 35. I have to tell you I really cannot believe how fast time flies. It seems like I was 21 just yesterday. Please tell me that the last 5 years of your 30's goes a bit slower!

Today's project is made using the Fun in the Sun cartridge.This is going to be a perfect layout for my little one when we move because where we are moving has fishing ponds. My son is so excited!
I will probably add the text in the shrubbery or something.

Here is the Cricut Craft Room file: http://www.box.com/s/qf63v3sf5bs97vhnpsxv

I used all coordinations cardstock.

I am not sure why this picture is so blurry. If I still had the layout in my position I would retake it, but sadly I do not!

Thanks for stopping by! I will see you all back here tomorrow!

Be sure to order your January stamp of the month and Rock the Block soon! You have just today and tomorrow left.

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

*NOTE make sure you add promotions when prompted by the ordering system. If you add promotional items for prompting the discount price will not be reflected in the total. Also, orders cannot be altered after the orders are placed. Please contact me before the order is finalized if you have problems.

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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and the winner of the Fast Food cartridge is...

2012-01-26T17:20:00.000-08:00

C + J Creations said...
The possibilities are endless with this release! I took a break from creating but this makes me want to jump back on the saddle!!

January 20, 2012 6:58 AM

Congratulations, c + j creations! Please email me your address details and I will ship this right out to you. You have two weeks to claim your prize!

Have a great day!!

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Shark attack t-shirt made using the NEW Fun in the Sun cartridge.

2012-01-25T07:30:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

So sorry this is going up late. I went to bed early last night and totally forgot to put it up.

Today's post is made using the NEW Fun in the Sun cartridge. My son thought I was the coolest mom ever when he saw this shirt.

Here is the Cricut Craft Room file: http://www.box.com/s/8zi8qj87uz93qj890ors

If you have never cut fabric using your cricut before check out my tutorial by clicking here ==>

Melanie's FABULOUS fabric cutting tutorial

See you guys back here tomorrow when I pull a winner for the Hello Thursday giveaway!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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Feeding the Ducks layout made using the NEW My Quiet Book cartridge.

2012-01-24T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today I have a layout. I know it has been a while since I have made a layout. I promise to get better about this! Anyway, it is made using the NEW My Quiet Book cartridge.

I used a mix of different paper.

I used the Cricut Craft Room basics cartridge for the font and they are cut out at 3/4".

I cut the trees out at 4", the ducks out at 2", and the pond out at 4".

I cut out the sun at 4" and the clouds out at 2" and 2 1/2".

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will see you back here tomorrow, same time same place!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
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on your 7th birthday...card made using the NEW Letter Envy cartridge.

2012-01-23T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! They are never long enough that is for sure!

This week I am going to post projects made using the new cartridges. I have lots to show you with this wonderful new batch of cartridges. I have been looking forward to sharing for quite sometime now!

Also, I want to give you all a gentle reminder that there are only 8 more days of the month. Which means that you only have 8 short days to get your hands on the January stamp of the month and the Rock the Block special. The new catalog starts February 1st, so make sure you order what you want out of the Fall/Winter book now!

Spring/ Summer catalogs are in and ready to be shipped. To get one for yourself, you just have to pay $5 for shipping. The 'buy now' button is on the top right hand portion of the blog. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask by emailing me at melliemel77@gmail.com!

Spring/ Summer 2012 catalog

Today's card is made using the NEW Letter Envy cartridge. It is a Cricut Circle Exclusive. I think it has one of the most impressive fonts I have ever seen!

I used Basic Grey paper.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Make sure you check back in tomorrow to see what else I have made using the new cartridges!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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Hello Thursday January 2012!

2012-01-19T18:40:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today is Hello Thursday and boy is there a lot of great choices! I love love love this release ans think you will too.

Before we get into all of the new stuff lets talk about the giveaway! I am giving away a Fast Food cartridge to one lucky follower of this blog.

To win:

1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.

I will. draw a winner next Thursday!

Cricut Imagine^® Art Cartridge, Greeting Cards Inside & Out

Cricut^® Olé cartridge

Cricut^® Type Candy cartridge

Cricut^® Elmo & Friends Holiday cartridge

Cricut^® Letter Envy cartridge (Cricut Circle Exclusive)

Cricut^® Lite Fun in the Sun cartridge

Cricut^® Events Baby Shower cartridge

Cricut^® Events Bridal Shower cartridge

Cricut^® Projects Giant Flowers cartridge

Cricut^® Projects My Quiet Book cartridge

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have tons of projects made with these new gems, so keep checking back in with me to see them!

Don't forget to now hop on over to Joy's blog because she also has a fabulous giveaway!! click here ==> Obsessed with Scrapbooking

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

you're 28 let's celebrate! card made using Cake basics and January stamp of the month!

2012-01-18T09:01:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today's card is made using the Cake Basics cartridge, the Banners CCR cartridge, and the January stamp of the month.

This is for my middle brother who turned 28 last Friday. I actually thought of the idea after finding this patterned paper in my stash. You just never know what is going to give you an idea!

The paper is from My Mind's Eye.

I cut the circle out at 3" and the '28' out at 1 3/4". The banner was cut out using the CCR, so I am not sure of the size.

The stamps are from the January stamp of the month.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Tomorrow is Hello Thursday, so as soon as we get the announcement I will post!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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Music bag made using the musical note cricut craft room cartridge

2012-01-17T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today I have another project made using the Musical Note Cricut Craft Room Exclusive cartridge. This project is perfect for those people that have kids who take music lessons. I use to take piano lessons as a child and this would have been PERFECT to hold my workbooks!

If you have not seen my post on cutting fabric with the cricut, click here ==> Melanie's FABULOUS cutting fabric with the cricut tutorial

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will have a masculine birthday card using the January stamp of the month tomorrow. Yes, I know I was going to post that today, but I totally forgot to photograph it and then before I knew it was dark outside. Sigh.....I am really going to get it together soon. Promise!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a TOTALLY awesome Tuesday!

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Just a note card made using the Musical Note Cricut Craft Room

2012-01-16T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you all have wonderful productive weekends! Mine was spent looking at houses again. Fingers crossed this is almost over. Thinking about selling my house and getting another is so overwhelming that I want my very own turtle shell to pull into and hide. Have you ever wanted a turtle shell to pull into? This is a frequent thought of mine!

Today's card is made using the Musical Note Cricut Craft Room cartridge. This cartridge is great for those of you out there who have kids in band or take music lessons!

Here is the file: http://www.box.com/s/k71oy289ae7kpkhhm51t

The ribbon is from Close To My Heart and the paper and stamp are from Papertrey Ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have another great project made using the January stamp of the month that I will have for you tomorrow!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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and the winner of the MINI is....

2012-01-13T08:17:00.000-08:00

Anonymous Anonymous said... OMG! You are the best cardmaker around!! And so sweet to have such a great giveaway! I would love to win a Mini! Big hugs! Lizzie January 13, 2012 7:53 AM

Congratulations, Lizzie!! Please email (melliemel77@gmail.com) your address and I will ship this right out to you. You have two weeks to claim your prize.

I have tons of projects made to show you next week, so make sure you tune in. Also, don't forget next week is Hello Thursday!

You guys are the greatest bunch of blog followers and I want you all to know that you are loved!

Have a great weekend!

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Mini giveaway!!

2012-01-11T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

No project today, but....

I have a super special surprise for you! I am giving away a MINI!

To win all you have to do is:

1) leave a comment on this post telling me what is your favorite Cricut Craft Room Exclusive content

AND

2) be a follower of this blog either via blogger, email, or google reader.

I will draw a winner on Friday!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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Newest CCR releases

2012-01-07T07:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday, friends!

I know you typically do not see a post from me on the weekends, but I thought I would pop in and give you guys a heads up on some new CCR content that you can purchase through the Cricut.com site. This release has some really cute cuts and I can see myself using some of these for travel scrapbook pages.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these click here ==> CCR Exclusive Content

Have a great weekend!

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AND THE WINNER IS....

2012-01-06T14:13:00.000-08:00

Barbara said...: Happy New year. You should take off the week between Christmas and New Year's. I don't know how you do what you do. We are all very greatful for you. I would love to win.
bgalyean2011@aol.com

January 2, 2012 9:21 AM

Congratulations, Barbara! Please email me your address details and I will ship this out to you. You have two weeks to claim your prize!

Have a great weekend!

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Year in review Home Decor, bags, tags, and more!

2012-01-05T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

I hope you are all having a great week so far. Mine has been pretty good. My husband and I are looking into buying a new house. Selling this one seems daunting, but I think it will be worth it in the end. Not only that I am angling to get a bigger craft space ;-) Wish me luck!

Ok, so today is the last year in review post. It is the 'everything else' post. This past year I have moved from mainly cards and layouts to much more. I have started to make home decor items and cut fabric with my cricut. These things were not something I was ever interested in, but after a heart to heart with Joy I reluctantly moved into a zone that I felt would be uncomfortable. However, Joy was right as she always is (seriously, she is the smartest lady I know!) and I really started to like doing different types of projects.

On to the projects...

I made this using Flower Shoppe and Teresa Collins Sophisticated.

Another Flower Shoppe cartridge.

Made using the Sophie cartridge.

This is also made using Sophie.

Art Philosophy

Another sophie....

Art Philosophy again..

Teresa Collins Chic and Scary

Art Philosophy

Cricut Essentials

Tis the Season

Ribbons and Rosettes

It's been fun walking down memory lane with you guys this week! Thanks for stopping by. I will pull a winner for the Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge tomorrow, so come back and check in to see if you are a winner!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a great day!

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2011 Year in review scrapbook layout edition

2012-01-04T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Thank you so much for all of the sweet comments yesterday. You guys are the best! I did notice one comment asking about the sailboat card. Here is the link to the stamp set that I used ==> http://shopverve.com/vsa-10-040.html

Here are my 2011 scrapbook layout picks! I picked more than 12 for this, but I had trouble narrowing it down. I made sure to include both masculine and feminine layouts. I am a single page scrapper typically, so I do not have any 2 pagers to share this year.

I made this layout using the Camping Critters cartridge.

I used the Martha Stewart Birthday Cakes cartridge.

This one is made using Bump in the Night.

This layout is made using the Just a Note cartridge.

This one is made using the Camping Critters cartridge and Cricut Decals.

This one is made using the Summer Celebrations cartridge.

I made this layout using the Summer Celebrations cartridge.

I made this one using Fancy Frames and Flower Shoppe.

I used the Ornamental Iron 2 cartridge.

County Fair

I used the Love You A Latte cartridge.

I used the Sophie cartridge.

This one is made using Art Philosophy.

I used the Cricut Essentials and the Cricut American Alphabet cartridges.

I used Simply Scarecrow.

This was made using the Scandinavian Christmas Cards cartridge.

Last, but not least...I used the Tis the Season cartridge.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Come check out my last year in review tomorrow where I pull out my best bags, tags, and home decor projects of the year!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

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2011 Year in review card version

2012-01-03T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Today I am going to post my favorite cards that I posted this year. I will post them by month to make it easy peasy to follow!

January:

This card is my pick for January because I just love flowers and this card has pretty little roses on it. Not only that I love the color PURPLE! It is made with the Formal Occasion cartridge. These roses are just little gems on this cartridge!

February:

I actually had a hard time choosing February because there were lots of cards that had flowers on them and apparently February was a big flower month for me. Instead I chose this card I made for my son's birthday using the Baby Steps cartridge....shhhhh don't ever tell my son. He would die if he knew I made him a card using a 'baby' cartridge.

March:

Now this card is made with one of my all time favorite cartridges, Damask Decor! Cannot praise this card enough. In fact, I am going to include two cards made using this lovely cartridge.

April:

Besides floral motifs I love sailboats. Seriously, I am not sure what it is but I am a total sucker for a nautical theme! For this card, I used the Just A Note cartridge.

May:

This card is made using the wonderful Serenade cartridge. I remember this is one of those craft ideas that I came up while laying in bed at night. Yes, my life probably makes you sad.

June:

This month is almost always a big release month for Provo Craft which means that there are lots of projects that were made this month. Therefore, I had a tremendously hard time choosing just one. I narrowed it down to my favorite three...I know...ridiculous!

I made this card using the Princess Party cartridge...who knew?

This card is made using the Space Party cartridge.

This of coarse is made using the Flower Shoppe and Fancy Frames cartridges.

July:

July's card is one of my most favorite cards of all time that I have made. Perhaps it is because I made it for one of my favorite people on the planet...my bestie Joy!

I used the Flower Shoppe cartridge

August

Now I used my favorite cartridge of the year (Art Philosophy) to help guide my pick for August. It is a very simple card, but I felt it turned out quite elegant!

This card was made using the Art Philosphy cartridge.

September:

It probably seems weird to see this card in the September section. However, PC released several Christmas items this month. For this particular card I used the Scandinavian Christmas card cartridge.

October:

This is one of the first times I used the long skinny card sizing that Joy turned me onto. Love love love the 9 x 4 size card!

This card is made using the Autumn Celebrations cartridge.

November

This was one of the first things I made using the FAB Cricut Craft Room and now I don't want to use anything else!

I used the Gnomes and Mushrooms Cricut Craft Room cartridge.

December

The is the last one! It is also made using the Art Philosophy cartridge. Love those flowers!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will be back tomorrow with the scrapbook layout version of this post!

January promotions:

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a SUPER day!

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January specials and a giveaway!

2012-01-02T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, friends!

Happy New year!

I am so sorry I was not able to post on Friday. I think I may just take the entire week between Christmas and New year off next year. It is just total chaos at my house and I have not had time to do one thing!

Now, I have a big year in review post planned and I think it might be better to do it over several days. It will start tomorrow. The posts will consist of my favorite cards, layouts, and finish out with everything else. I did something similar last year and everyone seemed to like it, so I thought I would do something similar, just a wee bit grander.

Since you all have been so very patient with me the past week I am going to do a giveaway today! I will be giving away a Ribbons and Rosettes cartridge to one lucky follower of this blog.

All you have to do is 1) leave a comment on today's post and 2) be a follower of this blog either via blogger, email, or through google reader.

Today I am just posting the January promotions for Close To My Heart. This is the last month that you can order out of the Fall/Winter catalog because the Spring/Summer catalog goes live February 1st.

The January stamp of the month is called Little Reminder and coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge. It also has some great number and sentiment stamps! As usual it is $17.95 if purchased alone or only $5 with any purchase of $50 or more!

Also, the Rock the Block promotion continues until the end of the month for any order over $25 out of the Fall/Winter catalog for just $15 (a $45 value!). You save $30!

This great promotion comes with the blocks, holder, and this massive stamp set!

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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Happy Wednesday to you!

Celebrate today card made using the Paper Lantern stamp set.

dolphin beach bag made using the Whales and Dolphins cartridge.

How sweet it is. Layout made using Type Candy and the NEW Stella CTMH paper line.

Thank you very much flower card using Baby Shower cartridge and NEW CTMH stamps!

Welcome baby! door hanging made using the Giant Flowers cartridge.

NEW Spring Summer catalog peeks!

January special last call!

Gone Fishing layout made using the Fun in the Sun cartridge.

and the winner of the Fast Food cartridge is...

Shark attack t-shirt made using the NEW Fun in the Sun cartridge.

Feeding the Ducks layout made using the NEW My Quiet Book cartridge.

on your 7th birthday...card made using the NEW Letter Envy cartridge.

Spring/ Summer 2012 catalog

Hello Thursday January 2012!

Cricut® Type Candy cartridge

Cricut® Elmo & Friends Holiday cartridge

Cricut® Letter Envy cartridge (Cricut Circle Exclusive)

Cricut® Events Baby Shower cartridge

Cricut® Events Bridal Shower cartridge

you're 28 let's celebrate! card made using Cake basics and January stamp of the month!

Music bag made using the musical note cricut craft room cartridge

Just a note card made using the Musical Note Cricut Craft Room

and the winner of the MINI is....

Mini giveaway!!

Newest CCR releases

AND THE WINNER IS....

Year in review Home Decor, bags, tags, and more!

2011 Year in review scrapbook layout edition

2011 Year in review card version

January specials and a giveaway!

Cricut^® Type Candy cartridge

Cricut^® Elmo & Friends Holiday cartridge

Cricut^® Letter Envy cartridge (Cricut Circle Exclusive)

Cricut^® Events Baby Shower cartridge

Cricut^® Events Bridal Shower cartridge