Week of February 26th, 2012

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Valetine envelopes made using the Good Old Days Imagine cartridge

Hello, everyone!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was very busy, but what else is new? I use to be so good at prioritizing, but that skill has escaped me. All weekend long I knew I needed to get busy on projects for this week on both blogs, but did I do it...no. Typically I have them done long in advance (now, my Hello Thursday stuff is still done long in advance), but I just cannot get it together lately. I think it is because I may be getting a little burned out. Also, my mojo has left town and I am not sure she is coming back ;-) Fingers crossed I have a better week this week.

Now because I was low on time, I thought I would do a simple project that I have had lots of request for. Last time I made the envelopes using my Imagine you guys loved it! I got lots of sweet emails asking for more. Well, you have got your wish!

Today's envelopes are Valentine envelopes that I made using the Cricut Craft Room, my Imagine, and the Good Old Days Imagine cartridge.

Here is the file:

http://www.box.com/s/n3l3xja1tlseo59i3z49

 Thanks so much for stopping by today! Make sure you check back in tomorrow and see what Joy has for you!

January promotions:

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170 comments:

Crhiga said...

Very nice!!! Great how you can co-ordiate cards and envelopes. They look so professional!

Carol

Anonymous said...

Really cute! I love this idea! tfs
michelle medich

Jan Foselli said...

Nice job - love how it coordinates!

JustJules said...

Gotta love the Imagine! TFS!

Joan Smith said...

Great job on your envelopes!

NurseShelley said...

Very good!! That looks so nice

Carolyn/MamaC said...

Beautiful!
Carolyn
http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

craftymom205 said...

Love the envelopes.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Isabel Z said...

I love decorating my envelopes because I think it adds a nice touch.

Rebecca White said...

Cute envelopes. I have a question about some of the images you used. If I was to get this set of files and I do not have an imagine can I actually cut and paper piece these images- I mean are there cuts for each layer or are they a waste if you don't have an imagine to print them.

JuPooh65 said...

Such cute envelopes and such a great idea. It just finishes off the whole card package! Thanks for sharing and I hope you find your mojo---but I don't think you lost it, it's just resting for awhile. You should too!! Your work is not easy. Remember to take time to love yourself everyday too!! (Long hot bubble baths work wonders!!) :D We would all miss you tremendously if you took a hiatus, but we would all understand. Sometimes a person just has to do that to find themselves again! :D Thanks for all you do!

mary stuart said...

Darling envelopes, Melanie!

Lucy said...

What a great idea! They came out awesome :)

Melissa said...

Those look awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa

Myscraphour.blogspot.com

Christy said...

Love the imagine! So wish I had gotten one for Christmas...looks like I'll have to buy myself a late present!

Larmabee said...

I really like the idea of matching envelopes. It makes everything seem so put together.

TeddynBarbie said...

I love the designs and colors. so cute.

xxsquigglesxx said...

These are really cute! Love them!

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice!!!

Terria said...

These turn out great love these envelopes tfs!!

BuzzyBee said...

So cute. love the way it co-ordinates.

Deneen said...

Love the matching envelopes! It really is a nice touch.

jdkentinc at (aol) dot com

bskt4holly said...

Love it!!! I have GOT to use my Imagine more!!!!!

The Zoo Keeper said...

Super cute cards! So... question... They say you can use the imagine cartridges on the regular cricuts? Is that true? If so, what does it cut out???

Bonita said...

Great inspiration for coordinating envies and cards. Thanks

Karen said...

Very cute. Makes me want an imagine ;)

Brenda Moore said...

I was blessed to get the imagine for Christmas. Love the idea of using it to decorate envelopes. I had been using the markers to do it on my E.

Barb A. said...

Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.

scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

TeresaK said...

Thanks for showing envelopes! Nice job!

Megan H. said...

Love the idea of printing from the Imagine onto envelopes. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com

Corina Daily said...

Love the envelopes!

Cathy said...

I am just beginning to explore the whole "make your own envelope" thing. I really like this one. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy in Lillington, NC.

Gerrie Johnnic said...

I love those envies, how cute! Not familiar with that cart, but gotta' go check it out. Lovin' the block puzzle too, what fun!

Kim said...

I think my mojo is with yours! I have been struggling for a while now to get back into the crafting groove. I love your envelopes. Thanks for sharing your tips.

motherloves3 said...

Love the envelopes. TFS

CathyinMN said...

You're such a busy lady; I would've gotten waaaay behind a lot earlier than you did. Here's hoping your mojo comes back soon. I love your projects. Cute, cute envelopes.

mamawcindy said...

Love the Envelopes!!! I really want an Imagine. Thanks for Sharing! :0)

Deanna said...

Cute envelopes. If I ever get a working Imagine again I will have to try this out. Hope your Mojo returns soon.

Sue D said...

Great envelopes!!

Paula said...

Always looking for new ideas for envelopes. Thanks for posting!

stpatschappy said...

I love decorating envelopes! So cute!

DonnaSue said...

So nice how you match the card and envelope. I try to do the same thing. Really makes it special!

Rachel said...

These projects so make me wish I had an Imagine! Great idea!! :)

morningcook said...

I love projects for Valentines Day!

Melissa Cano said...

Simple yet, very pretty!! I don't own an imagine, but the more I see it and what it can do, I want one :)

Melissa Cano said...

Simple yet, very pretty!! I don't own an imagine, but the more I see it and what it can do, I want one :)

Debbie (from Sugar Land) said...

Great looking envelopes! Your ideas on a "bad day" still beat most of us on our "good days" - thanks for sharing.

Kate said...

Super idea! They turned out wonderfully!

Kyla said...

Thanks for the chance to win. Nice stationary.

Kelly Braund said...

Very cute! I always love adding something to my envelopes.

scrappingnana said...

Cute idea. Love the matching envelopes & cards.

Dawn, RI said...

cute envelopes and a cute cartridge. My mojo is gone also. My 2nd gypsy up and died. Now the long process of waiting for the mail man... At least theres CCR. but I havent been able to cut in CCR.
Dawn RI

Scrapper69 said...

VERY CUTE! Sorry to hear you're having a little creative block... I'm sure it will pass soon... I think we all get that way from time to time.... Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next! :o)

roserose said...

Oh these are so cute I see a lot of stuff that can be done with the image I better save up for it cause these are to die for.

Heather said...

Love matching envelopes! So fun!
Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

GrandmaTo5 said...

Cute envelopes! Too bad I don't have an Imagine.

Mandy said...

Very cute! TFS!

Kim P said...

very cute! Hope you find your mojo again! :)

Julie Warner said...

I think it's always tough to get back in the swing of things after the holidays. The envelopes are really cute! Keep the ideas coming.

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great idea! These are great. TFS.

MeGlo said...

Love this cart! Hope you feel better!

Hannah said...

What a cute idea for V-day!!! I may try to incorporate it into our V-day cards this year! Too bad I don't have the Imagine or I'd just do that exactly! Precious idea!

KTbirdiegirl said...

What a great idea and so creative! you did a great job! TFS.
Kathryn

Naomi Edwards said...

I wish I had the Imagine!! I love the envelopes.... I hope your mojo comes back... I know how you feel...maybe you need to take 3 days off total to do only what you want to do... this has helped me...Good Luck.

UnikeByYes said...

Your are the best! what would we do without you? These envelopes are not just sweet, they are awesome, even when you say your mojo left town you manage to indulge us with another great proyect! Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day!
Liz

Monica said...

So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

julie said...

Great job. Do you think we can do that with the regular cricut and markers? Thanks for all you do and share, God bless you and yours. 1205love@gmail.com

Maureen Reiss said...

I know how you're feeling!! I just got out of my burn out, and my mojo is finally returning. yay!
Hang in there!!
Great envelopes, sooo cute!!

Jonna said...

I love these, they look really great! Definitely a new idea for cards!

Symphony said...

Love the envelope idea! Wish I had an imagine machine...

crazycricut said...

such cute envelopes!

yvette said...

These look amazing! great job!

Denise K said...

So adorable !! Can't wait to get busy and make some of my own.

Hanna said...

these are great! I love to have things that match!

Vanessa said...

What a nice way to add an extra special touch to your cards! I love the decorated envelopes!

lindagk23 said...

Your envelopes are so cute! I really love this cart too! I hope you will have a wonderful week and I hope that you find your mojo. But have to say that your projects never look like you lost it! :)

SaraBug said...

Great Idea.

snappy scrappy said...

Love your envelopes...a great idea.
Lee-Ann :)

gemini1823 said...

i love my Cricut. My husband has bought me many thing over the years. My Cricut is far by the best.

Mary Ellen said...

Thank you for sharing your ideas.
They always are so nice!

Sharon from FL said...

I love the designs.

littlen said...

very nice designs. tfs.

Anonymous said...

Ideal stamp set. I can think of so many ideas that this would work well on my scrapbook pages as well as cards.

Wendy said...

Sorry your mojo seems to have disappeared, Melanie - mine has, too! Thanks for the instructions for the envelopes.

Wendy T.

Lara said...

I just started subscribing to your blog. I hope I can find some inspiration - I'm kind of lost with my Cricut!

meredemaison said...

Melanie, you're awesome! It's wonderful that you listen to your followers and give them what they ask for! No wonder you're feeling burned out - I honestly don't know how you do all you do! Everything here is so amazing, too! If mojo's gone, there's a new muse that's taken her place 'cause you're doing great as far as I can tell! Thanks again, so much, really!!!

RAP said...

Nice project. Great idea.

miimii said...

great idea will have to try this...

Anonymous said...

Love the Valentine envelopes! I've heard so much about the Cricut Craft Room...but I'm not very computer savvy, so I often wonder if I'll be able to be successful with it. This post really makes me feel I should give it a try!
Thanks!
~Lisa~
Rheartsong@msn.com

Rachel said...

Very nice.

JustLoved said...

I have not played with my Imagine much, so I have one question for you how do you get it to print and not cut. I probably would find out if I read my guide but have not done it yet. I really like the look of the printing on the envelope. Thanks for sharing.

Janice P. said...

Wonderful!!!

SweetMunequita said...

Cute. This would make cute stationary for a bride to be or any other helpless romantic ;)

Debbie said...

i like how you match the card with the envelope great job
upnurse at aol dot com

Debbie said...

Cute envelopes! The one with the bride & groom could even be used for a wedding. Thanks!

Lisa P said...

Super cute envelopes. So much you can do with the Imagine.

Art of Domesticity said...

Cute! I've never done an envelope with a little design in the corner. I tend to do them in the middle right next to where the address/name goes. I like it in the corner though!! Don't have an Imagine, but I use my Expression to just cut and paste the designs on. Adds a fun touch!

purpleglo said...

Really nice!! I love this idea. Thanks so much.

Connie F. said...

I don't have this cartridge, but now is a "MUST" have. Great envelope and card sets.

Kristie Maynard said...

Very nice! I love when envelopes are decorated.

Deb said...

Wow, very retro!

Kris said...

Cute! I love retro!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Dianne from CO
dianne@madful.com
love the cartridge up for grabs! thanks

amy said...

Cute envelopes!

Renee said...

Adorable! Thanks so much for your continued creative ideas!
Renee
rrittercarp@aol.com

Kelly Massman said...

so cute!

Peppianne said...

Once again some beautiful ideas

chignon said...

I love making coordinating envelopes, thanks for the inspiration :)

Windy said...

These are great envelopes. I understand the feeling of being burned out. Sometimes I think we need to take a break from our routines (more than just a day or two).

MB said...

Cute envelopes!

scrapdiva said...

really nice, great idea on the envelope

Crystal said...

I love the envelopes! But please take care of yourself and don't get so burned out you want to leave us. I bet your loyal fans would understand if you took a week off just to take long cleansing
breathes....slowly....deeply...
I so appreciate all the great ideas and wonderful projects presented by both yourself and Joy so slow down so you don't have to disappear!

snoopygirl said...

very nice wish I had an Imagine

tracie said...

i always wanted to know how to make my own envelopes, and now i can. You made it look so easy to do. I am sure i can accomplish this one. thanks so much. I really enjoyed this tip.
tracie

Wandeezy said...

Looove it!!!! TFS!
Wanda

JenBenLola said...

Things like this make me want an imagine!! haha! TFS! So adorable! JenBrierley2 at gmail dot com

mwilkin10 said...

love the envelopes, can not wait to try. Thanks for the idea.

Carol said...

Great idea, I love when the envelope gives a hint at what's inside!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Laurie H. said...

These are awesome! Love the envelopes.

JANLYNN said...

Darling envelopes. You make me regret not getting the I on Black Friday.

gomatt said...

Nice clean look. I love the hearts. I really look forward to your emails.
Lindab in WI

Ms. Schneider said...

Wow! They really look great. Wish I had the Imagine. Oh well, using the Expression will be fun for Valentines, after all, I'm getting some great ideas!

Cynthia B. said...

I think the envies are super-cute. Sorry you haven't felt your mojo - maybe just the post-holiday winter blahs like I have. Thanks for always finding great cuts for us!

Gingercopen said...

Very nice! Gives the envelopes a sophisticated look! I really do want an Imagine!!!

the life and times said...

Your awesome. Thank you for all you do.

Sheila H said...

Making your own envelopes is a great idea!

Ami said...

Love the envelopes. Such a creative idea.

Lindyann said...

Another really cute idea!
paravella@aolcom

lmkindell1 said...

Makes me want an Imagine.great job.
Linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

phoghe said...

I love the look of all the cards and envelopes. I can't wait to get your emails to see what you have created. It is always inspiring.

PamperYourPooch said...

Thank you so much, I love all the ideas. I just started card making a couple of weeks before Christmas so all the tips and ideas are awesome and much needed for me!

Barbara Kamin said...

I like the new card its very cute :-)
Barbara from washington state

Sandy said...

Good idea, what a nice way to match the card and envelope together.

Julie said...

These are so cute! I don't have an Imagine, but I could coordinate my envelopes with stamped images from my cards. How did I never think of this...lol?!? Thanks for sharing!

Luvs2scrap at aol dot com

Frannie said...

Love the envelopes very pretty! TFS!

Anonymous said...

such adorable envelopes! Great way to coordiate everything for Valentine's or Thank you notes!

Kathleen jbaugh1481@aol.com

ehbost said...

Lovely envelopes. Wish I had an 'Imagine'.

SherriC. said...

those envies are too cute, I love to co-ordinate my cards and envies....
TFS!!!

Sheila said...

This was very nice and very helpful to people who are new to the cricut community like myself. I found this site a great help to me on getting new ideas as I have no imagination. Thank you to everyone who is responsible for this wonderful site!

Louise Boucher said...

I love the envelopes! Kind of makes you not want to "rip" it open and ruin it! TFS.

Just A Pac Rat said...

Nice envelopes. TFS


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Kimmarie Baker said...

These are cute and remind me of old time valentine's. I just got the Imagine and haven't even opened the box yet. I can't wait fot Saturday! tfs

Angie P. said...

Cute envelope. Now it makes me want an Imagine!

Anonymous said...

love those envelopes. I'm a beginner and just came across this site and thrilled with all the information and help this site offers. Could look all night!!!

Jeri Phillips

TumbleWeed25 said...

Red-hot designs! Exceptionally clever.

Crystal said...

Now wishing I had an Imagine...to go along w/ my original expressions, my E2, yourstory, gypsy and cuttle bug! I'm a provo craft jumkie! But I've spent so much on machines that I'm low on cartridges!

ABaldwin said...

love this. learnig a lot. very helpful with my new cricut!

Karen S. said...

Cute idea! Makes me want an Imagine!

kittenj said...

Love this. Will purchase an imagine soon for sure!

Darlene 'Dee' Bishop said...

I agree with everyone else that these are great! Since I don't have the Imagine, and had to sweet talk hubby for months to get my Cricut, I'm guessing I'll have to see how this works with my regular machine. ;o) I've been looking at the inks to try printing instead of cutting. ;o)

Ellen said...

I am such a newbie, and LOVE seeing projects with the Imagine..that's one of the machines I have! Love your colors! Thanks for the opportunity to win that beautiful cartridge! ;)

The Fillhard's said...

Gotta have an imagine, even if it is just to dress up envelopes.
Thanks for sharing another great idea!
Christi

scootingranny said...

I really, really like this cartridge!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the envelopes. Like Valentine's Day.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Karen Wilson said...

This is very nice .. what a nice idea :) TFS!

pcrusberg said...

Love the old time images. Thanks!

Nanci said...

Love the envelopes. I bought an imagine Black Friday and it's still in the box. Need to get it out and play.

Darlene said...

Very nice. I never thought about decorating envelopes to match cards.

marg0006 said...

What a cute giveaway. Thanks for your great ideas and a chance at the candy.
marg0006@verizon.net

Stephanie said...

It's great that you can coordinate your stationary like this and your able to mail the envelopes too. Thanks for sharing.

UMHome said...

The envelop is simple, but I love how elegant it turns out. Thanks for sharing.
nnhgiang1979 at yahoo dot com

Jenn said...

Great envelopes!! I don't have the Imagine, but I can figure something out :)

~Jenn~

Sharon D said...

The envelopes are really a very nice idea. Sadly I do not have an Imagine...yet! Thanks for all your posts!

JHolliday said...

Beautiful envelopes!

Becca said...

Another good reason to have an Imagine ... just might have to put that on the wish list! Thanks for the idea

KKay Krafting said...

very very nice.
Karen

Anonymous said...

I don't have an Imagine, but I like the idea of customizing envelopes.

Lianne in Galloway, OH

LemonDropMemories said...

As usual a very modern and hip idea. I wish I had an Imagine...

T.C. said...

Love it! Wish I had the Imagine to print.

Kimberli said...

I love these, perfect to coordinate with cards!!

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