"Artfully Sent" Is Here!

Helloooo crafty friends! I'm so excited because I just received the new CTMH "Artfully Sent" Cricut cartridge. I actually got it 2 days ago but am finally getting to really play with it today. Below is the first card I've made with it & I'm working on another, which I will post later when it's done, along with many more I'm sure. I love this cartridge & I think it's going to be great for busting out some quick cards when the need arises. I can't wait until they come out with the Gypsy update so I can link it to my Gypsy!

If you don't already have a CTMH consultant, I would like to recommend mine. Her name is Diana Larson & you can go directly to her CTMH store by clicking HERE. She is awesome! Just sayin'. Anyway, here's my card for today....

Inside

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression 2
CARTRIDGE:  "Artfully Sent"
PAPER:  Bazzill; Core'dinations; Recollections
STAMP SETS:  Paper Smooches "Bold Buzzwords"; CTMH "Joyful Birthday Occasions", "Lollydoodle" & "Curlicue Frames"
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Holiday Red" & "Crystal Blue"
OTHER:  Recollections rhinestones; Viva Decor Pearl Pen "Ice White"; Fiskars Paper Edgers "Victorian"; Sharpie pen; 3M foam tape


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday September Linky Challenge; anything goes; 3rd entry
Heart 2 Heart -  Favorite stamp or stamp set; must use CTMH products
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #150; Proverbs 4:23; anything goes
Pause Dream Enjoy -  Linky Challenge #19; real or faux stitching
BBTB2 -  "Celebrate Cricut"; use any Cricut cut
My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #142; "Birthday Celebrations"


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Thank you so much for visiting me today! Have a fantastic weekend!

-Diana  ♥

Never Forget....

*** Click HERE for the FCCB "Mix & Match" Challenge ***

Good morning, friends! Being that today is the 13th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, I wanted to take a minute & acknowledge it in my teeny tiny little corner of the blog-o-verse. I tend to be pretty verbose, but today is one of those days when I reflect a little more & talk a little less. In my opinion, it's a day when images speak much louder than words, mainly because no words can express how we feel about such an unspeakable tragedy. So, all I'm going to say is God bless each & every one of you & may love & gratitude fill your heart, maybe just a little bit more today....

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Summer Celebrations"
PAPER:  Bazzill; Recollections; Core'dinations
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug machine; Darice "Stars Asst." folder
STAMP SETS:  CTMH "Glamour Lowercase Alphabet"; K Andrew Designs "Sweet July"
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Holiday Red" & "Star Spangled Blue"
OTHER:  Fiskars Paper Edgers "Ripple"; 3M foam tape


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday September Linky Challenge; anything goes; 2nd entry
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #149 (Revelation 2:7); anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Wednesday Challenge; "Make Your Own Background"
Divas By Design -  Wednesday Challenge; anything goes


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Thank you for stopping by & have a blessed day!

-Diana ♥

FCCB Challenge #227 ~ "Mix & Match"

Hello my crafty compadres! I hope your week is off to a promising start! Today is the start of another fantabulous challenge, so I hope you can join in the fun!....

 Happy Monday and welcome to another FCCB Challenge Me Monday!

Challenge #227 ~ "Mix and Match" (use at least 3 patterned papers)

This Week's Sponsor

Winner will receive "Be Wild and Free" stamp set
(US and Canada only)

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and, if it's not obvious, let us know which cartridge(s) you used.

Here is my card, which I'll be giving to my friend's daughter for her 1st birthday....

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "The First Few Years" & "Storybook"
PAPER:  Recollections (card base); Echo Park "Bundle Of Joy"
STAMP SET:  Paper Smooches "Party Posse"
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Cocoa"
OTHER:  American Crafts colored pencils; 3M foam tape


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Other Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday September Linky Challenge; anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Pause Dream Enjoy -  Linky Party #18; puns
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #148; anything goes
Pumpkin Spice -  Challenge #82; birthday


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Thank you so much for visiting me & have a fantabulous day!!

-Diana ♥