Tweet Me Card

Tweet Me is the message on this adorable birdhouse card.  I made this card using the "Tweet Me' Close to My Heart stamp set along with CTMH cardstock and the birdhouse from the Cricut Botanicals cartridge.  I cut out the bird house in 3 different sizes, and used three different ribbons for color adhered to the green background.  I adhered the birdhouses to the ribbon and background and stamped the sentiment "Tweet Me".  I thought it was just the cutest combo.  As a side note I used one of the cutouts as the stencil on the "Wishing you Happiness" card made a few days ago. Two cards for the price of one... how fun is that.

Wishing You Happiness Card

 

 

Today’s card was made using one of my most favorite techniques.  The card was made using water color inks and a stencil made from a birdhouse I made for another card which I will be posting later.  To make this card I simple brushed on CTMH water downed gold rush ink and then using black stazon ink I stenciled the birds and birdhouse. The Wishing You Happiness phrase is from the “Give a Lift” Stamp set.

Happy Day Pumpkin Card and Free Stamps

Today I would like to share this pumpkin card I made using the August Stamp of the Month, "What a Hoot".  The card was made with the pumpkin and flower from the stamp set.  The grass was cut from the Cricut artbooking cartridge and the words Happy Day with cut with one of the fonts found on the Cricut Explore.  I stamped the pumpkins and the flowers and then colored them in with the ShinHan Close to My Heart Markers. 

The Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month for August 2014 is the “What a Hoot” Stamp set.  This stamp  set includes  17 adorable stamps featuring owls, fall and party symbols.  The stamps set has a retail value of $17.95 but it can be yours for as little $5.00 with a qualifying purchase.

 

 Also as a special offer through August  31, 2014 I am also including a FREE Stamp Set AND  FREE Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder  for a qualifying purchase made through my website www.margaritasmadness.ctmh.com.  

This offer includes  the stamp set  “ Owls”  which includes 7 stamps  (Retail value $9.95). Also included a part of the special offer from me is the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder (Retail Value $4.95).  Both of these items can be yours FREE so order now.   

 

 

In order to qualify for these FREE items you must have a CTMH minimum order of $50.00 purchased through my website and you must also purchase the August  Stamp of the Month “What a Hoot” stamp  which you can purchase for $5.00.  Once you have made your purchase, email me margaritasmadness@gmail.com and I will send you your  FREE OWL FLOURISH  Cuttlebug embossing folder and your FREE  “Owls” Stamp set.  Please note this FREE STAMP and FREE  Embossing Folder  is a personal gift from me and is NOT part of a CTMH promotion and is available to US residents only. DO NOT ENTER THEM as part of your order just email me and I will mail them directly to you.  Hurry as this offer ends on August 31, 2014 at which time the “What a Hoot” stamp set will no longer be available. 

Please contact me margaritasmadness@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchase.

 

National Thrift Day Card: Shop Till You Drop

Today, August 17th is National Thrift Shop Day and in its honor I made this "Shop Till You Drop" Card.  The card is made with Close to My Heart Cardstock including the Daisy white and pattern and pink paper from the new Brushed Collection..  Using my Explore I cut the shopping bag from the Create a Critter Cartridge and the words "Shop Till you Drop" are from Paisley cartridge.  I also used two pink flowers from my stash to embellish the card.  What girl or women doesn't like to shop and thrift shops are a great way to find that perfect item.

Who Card and Free Stamps

Today I would like to share this "Who?" card that I made using Close to My Heart paper from the Pathfinding packet and the August Stamp of the Month "What a Hoot" stamp.   For this card I made a mat from the brown pattern paper and  a leaf cut with my Explore.  I then stamped one of the owls from the stamp set and colored it in my the wonderful new Close to My Heart  ShinHan markers.  I also cut the word "Who" with the explore and adhered it to the owls tummy.  I love the fall look of the Pathfinding papers and even though it is 100 degrees here in Texas I can feel a hint of fall in the air.

The Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month for August 2014 is the “What a Hoot” Stamp set.  This stamp  set includes  17 adorable stamps featuring owls, fall and party symbols.  The stamps set has a retail value of $17.95 but it can be yours for as little $5.00 with a qualifying purchase.

 

 Also as a special offer through August  31, 2014 I am also including a FREE Stamp Set AND  FREE Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder  for a qualifying purchase made through my website www.margaritasmadness.ctmh.com.  

This offer includes  the stamp set  “ Owls”  which includes 7 stamps  (Retail value $9.95). Also included a part of the special offer from me is the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder (Retail Value $4.95).  Both of these items can be yours FREE so order now.   

 

 

In order to qualify for these FREE items you must have a CTMH minimum order of $50.00 purchased through my website and you must also purchase the August  Stamp of the Month “What a Hoot” stamp  which you can purchase for $5.00.  Once you have made your purchase, email me margaritasmadness@gmail.com and I will send you your  FREE OWL FLOURISH  Cuttlebug embossing folder and your FREE  “Owls” Stamp set.  Please note this FREE STAMP and FREE  Embossing Folder  is a personal gift from me and is NOT part of a CTMH promotion and is available to US residents only. DO NOT ENTER THEM as part of your order just email me and I will mail them directly to you.  Hurry as this offer ends on August 31, 2014 at which time the “What a Hoot” stamp set will no longer be available. 

Please contact me margaritasmadness@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchase.

 

 

August 16th National Roller Coaster Day

Today, August 16^th, is National Roller Coaster Day so I thought I would whip up this roller coaster card.  It is made with CTMH cardstock and images from Cricut cartridges.  The roller coaster is from the Carousel cartridge, the phrase  “Enjoy the ride” is from the Graphically Speaking cartridge and the sunburst is from the First Few Years Cartridge.     I embellished the card with a few blue star flowers just to give it a little “pop”.  Whether you are a fan of the biggest and baddest coasters or the kiddie coaster they are fun for all ages.

Blue Foil Card

Today I want to share a Blue Foil Card I made in just a matter of a few minutes.  This card was made strictly from scraps that I had filed away in one of my many spare scrap shoeboxes.  The card is simply a white card, with a blue foil mat with a smaller square added on top.  The card is trimmed in white glitter tape and I added a white flower with pearl center for added focus.  Now what could be simpler than that.

You're the Best Owl Card

Today I would like to share with you this “You’re the Best” Card I made using the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Folder, “You’re the Best” from the Cricut Lyrical Letters Cartridge and the owl from the Stamping Cricut cartridge.  This card was a cinch to make using the Cricut explore.

To make this card I used the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder, available FREE here and embossed an A2 card.  I cut out the phrase “ You’re the Best” sized at 2 inches by 2 inches on brown textured CTMH Fundamentals Basic Cardstock.  The phrase includes a bird attached to the phrase but I removed it and replaced it with an Owl sized 1 inch by 1 ¼ inch cut from a lighter brown CTMH Fundamentals Cardstock.  The owl is from the Cricut Stamping cartridge and I thought it goes so well with the Owl Flourish embossing folder.  I adhered all the pieces to the card and as quick at that I have this adorable owl all set to be mailed today.

Also as a special offer through August  31, 2014 I am also including a FREE Stamp Set AND  FREE Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder  for a qualifying purchase made through my website www.margaritasmadness.ctmh.com.  

 

This offer includes  the stamp set  “ Owls”  which includes 7 stamps  (Retail value $9.95). Also included a part of the special offer from me is the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder (Retail Value $4.95).  Both of these items can be yours FREE so order now. 


In order to qualify for these FREE items you must have a CTMH minimum order of $50.00 purchased through my website and you must also purchase the August  Stamp of the Month “What a Hoot” stamp  which you can purchase for $5.00.  Once you have made your purchase, email me margaritasmadness@gmail.com and I will send you your  FREE OWL FLOURISH  Cuttlebug embossing folder and your FREE  “Owls” Stamp set.  Please note this FREE STAMP and FREE  Embossing Folder  is a personal gift from me and is NOT part of a CTMH promotion and is available to US residents only. DO NOT ENTER THEM as part of your order just email me and I will mail them directly to you.  Hurry as this offer ends on August 31, 2014 at which time the “What a Hoot” stamp set will no longer be available. 

Please contact me margaritasmadness@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchase.
  

Two Butterfly Cards

 

 

The cards I will be showing you today are made from Cricut “Damask Décor” cartridge.  The card itself is featured on the cartridge and is super easy to make as it consists of only two parts.  The card and the butterfly overlay.

For the black/blue butterfly I used CTMH crystal blue paper and black glitter paper.  I colored in the top of the butterfly with copper colored paint and the bottom with blue glitter paint.  Upon completion of the coloring I adhered the black glitter overlay to the card.  So simple!

For the pink/lavender card I used the same card template from the Cricut Damask Décor cartridge.  I water colored a piece of vellum cardstock with pink and lavender inks from the CTMH collection.  I then adhered the butterfly overlay to the velum and decorated the butterfly with pearl embellishments.  Upon completion I adhered the entire butterfly overlay (using dimensionals) to the base butterfly card.

Two cards and two fun projects!

FREE Stamps AND FREE Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

The Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month for August 2014 is the “What a Hoot” Stamp set.  This stamp  set includes  17 adorable stamps featuring owls, fall and party symbols.  The stamps set has a retail value of $17.95 but it can be yours for as little $5.00 with a qualifying purchase.

 

 Also as a special offer through August  31, 2014 I am also including a FREE Stamp Set AND  FREE Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder  for a qualifying purchase made through my website www.margaritasmadness.ctmh.com.  

This offer includes  the stamp set  “ Owls”  which includes 7 stamps  (Retail value $9.95). Also included a part of the special offer from me is the Cuttlebug Owl Flourish Embossing Folder (Retail Value $4.95).  Both of these items can be yours FREE so order now.   

 

 

In order to qualify for these FREE items you must have a CTMH minimum order of $50.00 purchased through my website and you must also purchase the August  Stamp of the Month “What a Hoot” stamp  which you can purchase for $5.00.  Once you have made your purchase, email me margaritasmadness@gmail.com and I will send you your  FREE OWL FLOURISH  Cuttlebug embossing folder and your FREE  “Owls” Stamp set.  Please note this FREE STAMP and FREE  Embossing Folder  is a personal gift from me and is NOT part of a CTMH promotion and is available to US residents only. DO NOT ENTER THEM as part of your order just email me and I will mail them directly to you.  Hurry as this offer ends on August 31, 2014 at which time the “What a Hoot” stamp set will no longer be available. 

Please contact me margaritasmadness@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchase.