Week of October 28th, 2012

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Drawing will be held on Sunday, November 4th, 2012 and announced here.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Happy birthday flower box made using Cricut Artiste and a video!

Hello, friends!

*Caution long post. Also, the first part of this post and today's Courtney Lane Design's post look the same, but scroll down. I have two different projects posted.* 

Today is the day! Now like I said yesterday, you cannot order the cartridge until 9 AM (MDT). I will add an update to this post as soon as it is live. Also, I will be updating my facebook fan page as soon as I know it is live. If you have any questions please email me at melliemel77@gmail.com. Do not leave questions in the comment section.

*edited to add: the cartridge is up and ready to buy* Here is the link ==> Artiste


Remember that if you order through me during the month of August, I will enter you into a contest to win a brand new E2 Cricut machine with purple endcaps!




I have a project made using the Cricut Artiste cartridge today as well as a video showing what is in the bundle. Here is the video:


Click here if you are having trouble seeing the video ==>; Cricut Artiste video

Here are the pictures of the things included:

Awards coordinating chipboard
Quotes coordinating chipboard

Album pages coordinating chipboard

Birthday coordinating stamp set

Kudos coordinating stamp set

Word Balloons coordinating stamp set.
Today's project is an unusual box that I made extra feminine, but this could be used for so many things. The reason I made it so girly is because I thought the top of the box was screaming for a flower. Not only that I am trying to make all of the 3D flowers from the new cat ridge. I just cannot help myself when it comes to these flowers!

CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/b439bf39510b32782777
Gypsy File: https://www.box.com/s/709152ece4d949c7aeb1

I used a new paper pack from Close To My Heart called Avonlea.
I stamped the doily shape onto a coordinating cut using a new stamp set called Pirouette. Then heat embossed it.
This is made using the coordinating chipboard that comes in the Artiste bundle and one of the stamp sets that come with the Artiste bundle.
The ribbon is new and is called Colonial White Rosette Ribbon. You get 5 yards of it for $7.95!
Now if you are interested in the fantastic Close To My Heart Artiste cartridge and/or the current Close To My Heart promotions you have come to the right place!


To break it all down...

Between August 15-31, get your Cricut Artiste cartridge for $99.00. The Cricut Artiste bundle includes:

    * Cricut Artiste (suggested retail price of $ 59.99), Three Stamp Sets (retail value of $17.95 each), & Three Dimensional Element chipboard sets (retail value of $4.95 each). That is a total recommended retail price of $128.69 for the much lower price of $99!

- Because you spent over $50, you can now purchase the August Stamp of the Month for $5.00 a value of $17.95!

YOU SAVE ===> $42.64

To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website



 Have a FABULOUS day!

Be sure and check out Joy's and Melanie's personal blogs for more creative goodness at Obsessed with Scrapbooking and Courtney Lane Designs! Click HERE to learn how to leave comments.
Click HERE to learn how to find OVER 600 project ideas on this site! Have a great day!
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113 comments:

ScrapFromScratch said...

That is such a great deal on cart and stamp and how fun that will be. Great box too.
srhswney78@yahoo.com

Look around the corner said...

i realy love the stuff, i hate it that shipping cost is so high

Crhiga said...

Lovely box. Great how you can create your own unique boxes.

Carol

Joan Smith said...

I love your HB FB....awesome!! It's so gorgeous and the Queen of flowers did it with class!!

What an exciting day...I mean can't wait 2 get this cart. Your video rocks and your voice is so sweet.

Here's to an exciting CTMH day it's kinda like Christmas and your the Claus...after all my mom always said that she had to pay Santa for our gifts so that's what I'm doing paying Santa for my gift and what a gift it is...straight from the heart CTMH that is (LOL)

And the saga continues!!!

Kim T. said...

Very beautiful box, just so elegant! Great job.
kjoycec@juno.com

Isabel Z said...

What a stunning box!!!

Jill Rugg said...

Beautiful box-looks like a great new cartridge!

Connie said...

Love the ribbon. Your box is gorgeous.

Brenda Moore said...

Beautiful box

What Can I Do Today? said...

Gorgeous box! I love it!

sabrinams99 said...

LOVE the flower! Someday I will have enough confidence to try to make them myself!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Wonderful flower box. Now I need to order the cartridge.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Bella's mama said...

WOW. The box is amazing. The flower on top looks great.

Ruth G said...

I love how you make everything look so wonderful!!! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing about the new Cricut cartridge collection from CTMH!

lilscrappers said...

OHHH, I like that box! Thanks for sharing!

lmkindell1 said...

Looks great. I love you girly box too.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net

Tori Edwards said...

You are so creative! Thanks Tori

Martha H. said...

The box is gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win!

Rosie said...

omg this is the cutest box ive seen


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www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

Rene said...

Great video and I love the box! CTMH is really going above and beyond with this second cartridge. Can't wait to get one!

Rene

Bonita said...

Very nice box. Beautiful. Thanks

Deanna said...

Love the box and the flower on it. Nice touch.

motomom said...

Oh my that box is beautiful. Can't wait to get that cart

Sierra L Heath (adamscc@verizon.net) said...

I love the box it looks very Victorian. It is very pretty.

Jeri said...

Fabulous creation from the new cartridge. It looks fabulous and I so wish I could afford it, but it's way out of my budget. I'll have to live vicariously through your creations.

Lara said...

This is gorgeous, and I can't wait til payday to buy Artiste! Thanks for the inspiration!

snappy scrappy said...

That box is GORGEOUS! Lee-Ann :)

littlen said...

beautiful box. looks like a great cart to own.

Sue D said...

Lovely project--I like the big flower on top.

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

This is simply the cutest cupcake box. I'm loving this cart more and more. Smooches...

Dianne said...

Lots of good stuff on the Artiste cart. I sure hope to buy this asap. And all the things that come with it are really wonderful.

Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@aol.com

Karen said...

Beautiful flower box, very feminine and the colors are subdued and reminds me of the vintage b/w photos...gorgeous.
You are so freakin' talented. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us.

kim james said...

I love the box. Great colors and beautiful flower.

hopefulcrafter said...

Thanks so much for listing what is all in the kit. I can't wait to get home to order it.

Rhonda Miller said...

What a gorgeous box.

Jan S. said...

Love the flower. I just love what the cricut cartridges can do.

scrapfourlife said...

Great new cartridge and beautiful box. TFS! Maddy

Nancy Vasquez said...

WOW..... What I could do with this cartridge! I really hope I win!!!: - )

Theresa said...

What a fabulous box you made. Love it.

Angie said...

Love the box and what a wonderful job on the flower! What size did you cut it at? I also like the bat card. I, myself, was pondering how to design a card with that cut. Thanks for the idea!! I will have the artiste cartridge soon!!

tndj said...

Love the box but must say that the flower is just gorgeous. Love it. TFS

Vanessa said...

Your box is beautiful! TFS!

Trichelle said...

Love the flower Box!

Miriam Prantner said...

Such a pretty box! I haven't gotten to try any 3D items from the cartridge yet....maybe tonight!

Carol D said...

The box is fabulicious...I want to learn to make these beautiful flowers!!

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

Wow that's a really beautiful box. So much detail.

Creating = Less Stress said...

Love the box. Absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

Ruby said...

Wow This box is stunning. The person that you give it to will feel so special.

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

what a gorgeous box, my bundle is ordered, I can't wait to create!

flscraplady said...

The box is beautiful! I really am lusting for this cartridge! You do such a great job.

Carolyn Mendoza-Canales said...

BEAUTIFUL!! Can't wait to make some of these! Thanks for the inspiration.

Debbie said...

Great box! Love the rose! Reminds me of my roses I make while decorating my cakes.Thanks for an awesome idea.

debbie susee said...

Pretty exciting day for CTMH!

marg0006 said...

Sounds wonderful.

Momof4inArlington said...

Thanks so much for the quickie video; I know it's outside of your comfort zone, so I appreciate it that much more!
Your box is a perfect example of either the package being better than the gift inside, or of the box being the gift, itself.

Julie said...

Love your box! The flower on the top completes it beautifully. Thanks so much for sharing!

Just A Pac Rat said...

Beautiful box, TFS

Grits0924 said...

Very cute box. I love the stamps as well. Videos are always so helpful to me. Thanks!

Naomi Edwards said...

Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee the box!!!! Amazing set!!! Would love to have it all!

Marcia said...

Great project!

mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com

Kristie Maynard said...

So pretty!

Dubious_KS said...

You get a lot in the CTMH bundles. I'll have to look more closely into it.

SaraBug said...

So pretty. love it.

beccab said...

How gorgeous! Love it <3

Gabyb said...

How adorable! Thanks for sharing.

Dorothy Perry said...

How beautiful - I love it! Keep those ideas coming our way!

KLC said...

What a beautiful box! TFS

scootingranny said...

Loved the video and this cartridge is TOTALLY chock-full of goodies! And the paper bows are awesome!

Sandy B. said...

Absolutely beautiful - thanks for sharing!

sb_427 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Love the idea of creating unique gift boxes. What will they cone up with next? Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

LST in Colorado

Cynthia B. said...

Gorgeous little box. I have a feeling Artiste is going to fly off the shelves!

Laney's Legacy's said...

I love your box it is just beautiful TFS.

later tater,
laney

marymaci said...

Wow Melanie, you have a lot going on!
Darling box, love the flower!

Melissa said...

Wow! That flower is just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Your box is beautiful. TFS
dmcardmaker (at aol dot com)
(email follower)

Rose said...

WOW!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!TFS
Rosebud222222222

Donna and Sara said...

Wonderful bundle! Thanks for sharing the goodies.

Ladybug said...

Absolutely stunning, Melanie! TFS!

Karen W. said...

What an elegant box! The bundle looks great too.

Sue M. said...

Love, Love, Love the pretty rose box idea. You are so very creative. Everything looks wonderful.

SiouxMRN@aol.com

MIGrandma said...

I would love to win a new cartridge.

Karee Sue said...

Love the box, so cute, and all those details...
thanks for the change to win,

Elaine said...

So super excited to have ordered my Artiste cart!! And looking at the blog today, I totally forgot that we get a chance to win an E2!!! Fingers crossed:o) The flower box is gorgeous, stunning really! Hope I can come close to recreating it.

julie said...

Once again great bundle and the flower box is very pretty thanks for the files. Thanks for all you do and share,God bless you and yours.
1205love@gmail.com

lydiawalker said...

Great box and I love those stamps xx

Cheryl said...

Stunning!

Tita Mama said...

I love the August stamp of the month. I would love to see a card made using it.

Beebeebabs said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Tizzyb said...

Wonderful ideas! Love the new cartridge and stamps are great.
Tizzyb@gmail.com

Creative M said...

WOW!!!Very Beautiful!!!Awesome box!
Migdalia
Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

T. Perkins said...

I'm really liking what I see with this cartridge. Oh the possibilities.

treiperkins@yahoo.com

Megan H. said...

This box is gorgeous!!! What a great box for keepsakes.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com

Jackie said...

Awesome card, great cartridge. I am a seasonal crafter, my fav is Halloween, but I do scrapbook and make all things for my albums. thanks!

Kate (Small Bits of Paper) said...

Ohhh, this is gorgeous! I especially love your large rose on top of the blue doily. Beautiful!!

Nancy B. said...

Beautiful box ... a good deal on the set.

Carol D said...

I like to craft for the holidays...I've already started, so when things get hectic...I'm set to go.

Baby Dufour said...

Love this!

Monica said...

Love this. keep em coming.
mwiechmann6@gmail.com

Debbie Baker said...

Beautiful box, love the new cart.

jordanbev5 said...

Gorgeous box and beautiful details!

tblue said...

Looks like the sky is the limit with what you can create with Artiste! Love the box!
tmblueb@hotmail.com

Roberta Broussard said...

Wow! What a beautiful box! I love this cartridge!

tianna said...

Absolutely beautiful!! I cannot wait to get this cart and stamp set!

StefanieH said...

WOW that is the cutees box ever :)

Kimberli said...

Such a pretty gift box! Looks like this cart is going to be another great one!

Jamie said...

this box is simply beautiful! i'll have to try to talk the hubby into letting me get this cart.
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Patty said...

Pretty box...you are so talented!!

peifert88@gmail.com
hapscrappy.blogspot.com

scrapdiva said...

love the box!!!

Karen S. said...

Cute box!

Karenskapin at Yahoo dot com

Julie O'Brien said...

Very cool! The box is gift enough. ;)

Nanette said...

What a beautiful box!

LoVEly RaINe said...

that flower is better then the real ones because they last forever just like crafting

excited newbie....
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LoVEly RaINe said...

CUTE!!! it makes it look expensive without the cost....

excited newbie...
lorraineharris06@gmail.com

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