I just wanted to share what I came up with after seeing the Mojo Monday sketch this week. I had fun making this "Love" card using pennant banners from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I have to admit that it took me a little bit to come up with an idea for the sketch since it's pretty much just 4 squares and a long rectangle in the center. =) Have you attempted the sketch?

Details on how I made it: I used the new Stella paper pack (avail. Feb 1st) for the squares and rectangles, inked them up with CTMH black ink, cut the pennant banners using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge with CTMH black cardstock, popped them up with foam squares, made cute little bows with hemp to go between the banners, added L-O-V-E with the CTMH cork alphabet, made an accordion circle with CTMH black cardstock, adhered that to the card and stuck a CTMH Rhinestone Designer Brad through a CTMH Foundry Pin Clip and cut out a 1" heart using the Art Philosophy Cartridge to place on top of the pin, added a CTMH wooden button with a hemp bow and lastly I added 3 CTMH sparkles.

Phew... that was information overload. Haha! I didn't want to leave any info out but this preggo mama is off to bed!!! I've been really sick and super tired this 1st trimester. Looking forward to feeling better in the next few weeks and get some energy back so I can craft more often. =) I've got so many ideas for upcoming projects and videos I want to create and share with you all.

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I made this card for the Mojo Monday #224 challenge using the new Pemberley Paper Pack from the Close To My Heart 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book. I decided to keep a sentiment off and just show off the pretty new papers, that way when something comes up I can just add a quick sentiment inside and be ready for any occasion.

For the banners, circles and the scalloped circle I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (of course). I honestly have not changed out this cartridge since July when I got it. It really has every shape imaginable for all you card makers, scrapbookers, stampers, and paper crafters. I would have previously brought out my bulky punches and only had 2 choices of circles sizes and just one scalloped circle (which cost me $45 for just THREE punches in only THREE sizes) or I could have brought out my cuttlebug and dies and tried to get the right size for the card. Now with the Art Philosophy Cartridge from Close To My Heart I don't have to bother with any of that...I just load some paper in my cricut, push any shape and cut in ANY size I want. I would have to spend a gazillion dollars on punches to have just a few shapes in ALL the sizes I can cut on my cricut.

CRICUT TIP: If you want to line up your paper or stamped imagine and have the cricut cut perfectly around it all you need to do is move your blade so it is right above the center of where your paper/image. On your cricut machine there is a "Center Point" button... push that and then push "cut" (with the shape/size you want). That is what I did when I cut the circle so the hexon shape was perfectly in the center. Easy Peasy!

Have I mentioned lately how this cartridge is a MUST HAVE...  it will save you a bundle. So if you don't have it yet, what are you waiting for? ORDER TODAY! If you want to check out all the images on the cartridge be sure to check out my YouTube video, here!

Don't forget when you order $40 or more on my CTMH website during January I will mail you the NEW 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book for FREE.

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It's OFFICIAL Baby Leahy is due August 24th. I am SO excited and happy to finally share the news with you all. Here is the baby's first scrapbook layout. I've created this layout using the brand new Stella Paper Pack from Close To My Heart (available starting Feb 1) and of course I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.

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I just love all the vibrant colors from this paper pack and it could easily go for boy or girl. So as you can see I added the baby's 1st ultrasound photo and in August when the baby arrives I will add the 1st photo of the new baby. =) See I'm thinking ahead and going to start scrapbooking for this baby now considering I will have a newborn, Maverick will be 2 years & 3 months and then Brooklyn will be a week shy from turning 8 years old when the baby arrives. I'm sure with 3 kiddos they will limit my craft time for a bit. Hopefully not for long though or I will have major crafting withdrawals. Hee hee!

Here are some close up shots {click photos to view larger}...

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I am offering FREE SHIPPING all week when you place your Close To My Heart order with me (minimum of $40 order)!!! Your order MUST be emailed to me directly and I will send you an invoice to pay via PayPal. You can view the catalog or browse around on my site at www.CTMH.com/Mandy. Please email your order to me by clicking here or send it to Mandy {at} MyPassionForScrapbooking {dot} com. This offer ends Sunday, January 22nd.

Perfect time to stock up on clearance items... Did you know there are even paper packs for just $3? Check them out, here! Or if you haven't purchased the MUST HAVE Art Philosophy Cricut Collection now is the time! If you already have it then how about some paper packs or coordinating stamp sets. Happy Shopping!

Don't forget all orders of $50 or more will receive the new Spring/Summer Idea Book for FREE as well.

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I wanted to share this Heart Wreath project that I made today using the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. With Valentine's Day right around the corner I knew I wanted to create something with hearts so I decided a Heart Wreath similar to my Star Wreath that I made at Christmas time would be fun.

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I cut the heart base with white cardstock at 10", using the layer feature key, then just shift and the heart. Then I cut a bunch of hearts in a variety of sizes ranging from 3/4" to 2 1/4". The paper pack I used was CTMH Sweetheart. It is actually on major clearance right now for only $3.00 for an entire paper pack. SCORE! You can purchase it, here or check out other "while supplies last" items, here.

I also made 2 of the accordion fold circles... for directions you can check out my video tutorial here on how I made the paper necklace as it shows the accordion fold circles (approx 3min 45sec into the video).

To give the wreath some dimension I used 3D foam squares to have some hearts pop up and then topped it off with some CTMH rhinestone sparkles.

On the back I simply hot glued some ribbon on and it was ready to hang. =)

 
And for those of you wanting to see the backside of the wreath... here you go...

Products Used:
Paper: CTMH Sweetheart (retired clearance item)
Tools: CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Extras: CTMH Sparkles & CTMH Ribbon

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Don't forget if you spend $50 or more during the month of January I will send you the new 2012 Close To My Heart Spring/Summer Idea Book. It's available to order from starting February 1st and boy does this issue have tons of inspiring artwork and of course MUST HAVE products.

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