The Cricut Artiste Collection comes with two booklets. One for the images and one for assembling the 3D objects. See how easy you can create with this awesome cartridge!
Right now would be a great time to buy this Cricut Artiste Collection because you'll be able to purchase the Stamp of the Month "Baroque Borders" S1208 for $5 and the "It's Your Day" double stamp special for $5. In total, you'll get 6 D-sized stamp sets (3 exclusive to the cartridge), 3 dimensional elements sheets corresponding to some of the images, and the Cartridge with 700 images on it for $109 plus shipping and tax.
And when you order the Artiste Collection, I'll send you an index for all of the Artiste images. The alphabetical index lets you look up what type of image you'd like to cut and then you can go directly to the page within the spiral bound book. No more hunting for what you want!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Too Early for Halloween?
It's never too early to get ready for Halloween, although with the latest Artiste Cricut Collection, you'll be able to procrastinate more.
How cute would these make as a party favor filled with finger gummies, or eyeball gummies or gum? Any body part would go well with the saying.
This coffin was cut on Kraft paper at half the maximum size -- 3.75" -- and then stamped with the Backdrop-Charmed stamp set using Black ink. I almost covered the lid completely, but what it didn't cover wasn't missed. You'll want to stamp before you assemble.
The saying mat is cut from Slate paper at 1.50" and the cat is 1" from Black paper. I bent the cat's legs in opposite directions to create the feet and then used Liquid Glass to adhere the cat to the lid (after it was assembled).
Everything paper came from the Artiste cartridge. The skeleton is two separate images but you cut them at the same size so they match. The word "Boo!" is also cut from the cartridge. I'm telling you, with 698 different and new images from Art Philosophy, these two cartridges are the only ones I use (and need to use)!
So where are these images on the cartridge? For those of us who have the Expressions 2, I refer to images on a Column Row grid. For instance, the coffins are found at C6R5. That's column 6 row 5. And it's the 3D object. If you have an earlier version of Cricut, then it's on the "Eek!" key. The cat (card) and skeleton (accent 2 and accent 2 shift) are found on the same key.
The focal mats (card and card shift) and "Boo!" (shift) are found on the C7R5 or "Halloween" key.
On these two cartridge keys you'll also find a tombstone with overlay, an owl, spider web, web border, "Spooky", a bat folded card, banners, yo-yos, pumpkin faces, web cupcake liner, spider, and a box with decorations.
Want a Halloween kit fit for a party? Check out and order the Workshop on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit. You'll have instructions to make a party for 8 including treat bags, cupcake picks and liners, soda wraps, and a banner. The paper is only available in this kit and can be yours for $32.95 (plus tax and shipping).
Products Used (all CTMH):
Both:
Z1789 Kraft Cardstock
Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection
X5930 Slate Cardstock
1386 Black Cardstock
Z1701 Neutral Assortment Baker's Twine
Z2118 Desert Sand Ink (sponged around all edges)
Small Coffin:
D1490 Backdrop -- Charmed
B1399 Crafted with Love (saying - found in Spring/Summer 2012)
Z2105 Black Ink
Z2173 Slate Ink
Z1393 Black Mini Medley Accents Collection
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z1741 Haunted Assortment
Z1151 3D Foam Tape
Large Coffin:
Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems
How cute would these make as a party favor filled with finger gummies, or eyeball gummies or gum? Any body part would go well with the saying.
This coffin was cut on Kraft paper at half the maximum size -- 3.75" -- and then stamped with the Backdrop-Charmed stamp set using Black ink. I almost covered the lid completely, but what it didn't cover wasn't missed. You'll want to stamp before you assemble.
The saying mat is cut from Slate paper at 1.50" and the cat is 1" from Black paper. I bent the cat's legs in opposite directions to create the feet and then used Liquid Glass to adhere the cat to the lid (after it was assembled).
You can decorate your house with the full sized version of the coffin. It doesn't look bigger than the upper one, but it is cut at 7.5". This one isn't as elaborately decorated because it was my first one and the Artiste cartridge was much newer (I couldn't take too long to decorate -- there were more images to cut)!
Everything paper came from the Artiste cartridge. The skeleton is two separate images but you cut them at the same size so they match. The word "Boo!" is also cut from the cartridge. I'm telling you, with 698 different and new images from Art Philosophy, these two cartridges are the only ones I use (and need to use)!So where are these images on the cartridge? For those of us who have the Expressions 2, I refer to images on a Column Row grid. For instance, the coffins are found at C6R5. That's column 6 row 5. And it's the 3D object. If you have an earlier version of Cricut, then it's on the "Eek!" key. The cat (card) and skeleton (accent 2 and accent 2 shift) are found on the same key.
The focal mats (card and card shift) and "Boo!" (shift) are found on the C7R5 or "Halloween" key.
On these two cartridge keys you'll also find a tombstone with overlay, an owl, spider web, web border, "Spooky", a bat folded card, banners, yo-yos, pumpkin faces, web cupcake liner, spider, and a box with decorations.
Want a Halloween kit fit for a party? Check out and order the Workshop on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit. You'll have instructions to make a party for 8 including treat bags, cupcake picks and liners, soda wraps, and a banner. The paper is only available in this kit and can be yours for $32.95 (plus tax and shipping).
Products Used (all CTMH):
Both:
Z1789 Kraft Cardstock
Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection
X5930 Slate Cardstock
1386 Black Cardstock
Z1701 Neutral Assortment Baker's Twine
Z2118 Desert Sand Ink (sponged around all edges)
Small Coffin:
D1490 Backdrop -- Charmed
B1399 Crafted with Love (saying - found in Spring/Summer 2012)
Z2105 Black Ink
Z2173 Slate Ink
Z1393 Black Mini Medley Accents Collection
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z1741 Haunted Assortment
Z1151 3D Foam Tape
Large Coffin:
Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
July Workshop Extra Samples Close Up
Let me show you the additional 6 cards I created with the Stella Complements Canvas Shapes and Paper Packet. Four of the five patterns can be found in Jeanette Lynton's Wishes how-to book. The fifth is a new pattern.
The first one is Lower Layers. It is almost identical to its partner -- the color of the flowers are the only difference. Sunset ink was rubbed on the Sunset cardstock to lend the muddled look of the cardstock. I like the look -- it adds texture without adding an additional color. A Lagoon Baker's Twine knot was glued with Liquid Glass onto the green canvas button. The small flower was mounted on foam tape.
Next we have Top View. The Sunset paper was scored every 1/4" and then sanded to show the white core. The Cocoa square was also sanded for continuity.
Sentiment Wave is one of my favorite patterns. Since I didn't have the round sentiment to use as in my original card, I put a small flower and flourishes surrounding the flower. The color of the center of the flower was darkend by placing another canvas image on top. I also direct to paper edge distressed all paper and card base. Wishes comes with a printable template for the wavy piece. To recreate it on the flap, just trace a second copy of the corner. Once I glued the paper onto the card base flap, I trimmed the excess paper from the curved flap.
From there we go to the Top it Off pattern. The stitched border is from a zip strip from one of the background and textured papers. The papers are all direct to paper edge distressed with Lagoon ink. To have the curved paper on the flap, I center aligned the cut paper to the flap (toward the edge of the paper so as not too cut too much off) and traced the curve. I then trimmed along the traced line.
And, finally, we reach the New Pattern. It might be new, but this bird and branch are facing the opposite direction than the original. Only the light background and texture paper received the direct to paper edge distressing with Cocoa ink. The bird is mounted.
There were several Complement images left so I created one more card. The pattern I based this card on is one from the new "Make It from Your Heart" Volume 1 how-to publication. The card is 5"x7". I apologize for the blurry picture. The saying is mounted on Cocoa cardstock. The base of the card is Olive.
To complete the workshop, you'll need these products (all CTMH):
X7147B Stella Paper Packet
X7147C Stella Complements Canvas Shapes
Z2114 Cocoa Ink
Z2195 Lagoon Ink
Z2191 Sunset Ink
Z1738 Colonial White Die-Cut Cards and Envelopes
Z1151 3D Foam Tape
Z1702 Paradise Assortment Baker's Twine
Wishes how-to program
The first one is Lower Layers. It is almost identical to its partner -- the color of the flowers are the only difference. Sunset ink was rubbed on the Sunset cardstock to lend the muddled look of the cardstock. I like the look -- it adds texture without adding an additional color. A Lagoon Baker's Twine knot was glued with Liquid Glass onto the green canvas button. The small flower was mounted on foam tape.
Next we have Top View. The Sunset paper was scored every 1/4" and then sanded to show the white core. The Cocoa square was also sanded for continuity.
Sentiment Wave is one of my favorite patterns. Since I didn't have the round sentiment to use as in my original card, I put a small flower and flourishes surrounding the flower. The color of the center of the flower was darkend by placing another canvas image on top. I also direct to paper edge distressed all paper and card base. Wishes comes with a printable template for the wavy piece. To recreate it on the flap, just trace a second copy of the corner. Once I glued the paper onto the card base flap, I trimmed the excess paper from the curved flap.
From there we go to the Top it Off pattern. The stitched border is from a zip strip from one of the background and textured papers. The papers are all direct to paper edge distressed with Lagoon ink. To have the curved paper on the flap, I center aligned the cut paper to the flap (toward the edge of the paper so as not too cut too much off) and traced the curve. I then trimmed along the traced line.
And, finally, we reach the New Pattern. It might be new, but this bird and branch are facing the opposite direction than the original. Only the light background and texture paper received the direct to paper edge distressing with Cocoa ink. The bird is mounted.
There were several Complement images left so I created one more card. The pattern I based this card on is one from the new "Make It from Your Heart" Volume 1 how-to publication. The card is 5"x7". I apologize for the blurry picture. The saying is mounted on Cocoa cardstock. The base of the card is Olive.
To complete the workshop, you'll need these products (all CTMH):
X7147B Stella Paper Packet
X7147C Stella Complements Canvas Shapes
Z2114 Cocoa Ink
Z2195 Lagoon Ink
Z2191 Sunset Ink
Z1738 Colonial White Die-Cut Cards and Envelopes
Z1151 3D Foam Tape
Z1702 Paradise Assortment Baker's Twine
Wishes how-to program
Monday, August 20, 2012
July Stella Workshop -- Extra Samples
At my workshops I have two samples of each card or project. July's workshop was no exception. What makes the second set of samples different from the first set this month is that they are slightly different than the first set.
"Huh?", you might be asking? In July we didn't stamp anything. We created five 3.5"x8" cards with the Stella Compliments which are canvas images. Each participate got her own Compliments and then created the cards as I did or however she wanted. The cards I posted were half of the finished project.
After completing my 10 cards, I had several Compliment images left, so I created a 5"x7" card. Below are the 11 cards I showed at the workshop:
As you can see, some of the images were close enough to give me two of the "same" card. The word images didn't allow for that and I improvised.
Since I outlined what was done in my original five cards, I'll show you up close the remaining six cards in the coming week.
"Huh?", you might be asking? In July we didn't stamp anything. We created five 3.5"x8" cards with the Stella Compliments which are canvas images. Each participate got her own Compliments and then created the cards as I did or however she wanted. The cards I posted were half of the finished project.
After completing my 10 cards, I had several Compliment images left, so I created a 5"x7" card. Below are the 11 cards I showed at the workshop:
As you can see, some of the images were close enough to give me two of the "same" card. The word images didn't allow for that and I improvised.
Since I outlined what was done in my original five cards, I'll show you up close the remaining six cards in the coming week.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
National Stamping Month 2012
September is National Stamping month, and this year Close to my Heart is celebrating with a double stamp set. There are 47 images in the "It's Your Day" stamp set, which retails for $35.90. You can add it to your $35 qualifying purchase for just $5. But don't wait too long because it's only available while supplies last or September 30, 2012 (whichever comes first).
Here is the stamp set images with examples!
I hope you had a chance to look at my post from the Paper Cupcake's Blog Hop. Jump over if you missed it. You can view the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book or go straight to shop.
I have a suggestion for you. NOW is the opportune time to purchase the Cricut Artiste Collection or Cricut Art Philosophy Collection for $99 because you can get the Stamp of the Month for $5 and this double set for $5. So, for $109 you get 6 D-sized stamp sets (6*$17.95= $107.70) PLUS the 700 imaged Artiste Cricut Cartridge PLUS 3 Dimensional Elements Sheets(3*4.95=$14.85) that coordinate with the cartridge.
DID I DO THE MATH RIGHT?! With this deal you are basically getting the Cricut cartridge and the dimensional elements FREE for the cost of the 6 stamp sets. All I can say is, BUY NOW!!
Here is the stamp set images with examples!
I hope you had a chance to look at my post from the Paper Cupcake's Blog Hop. Jump over if you missed it. You can view the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book or go straight to shop.
I have a suggestion for you. NOW is the opportune time to purchase the Cricut Artiste Collection or Cricut Art Philosophy Collection for $99 because you can get the Stamp of the Month for $5 and this double set for $5. So, for $109 you get 6 D-sized stamp sets (6*$17.95= $107.70) PLUS the 700 imaged Artiste Cricut Cartridge PLUS 3 Dimensional Elements Sheets(3*4.95=$14.85) that coordinate with the cartridge.
DID I DO THE MATH RIGHT?! With this deal you are basically getting the Cricut cartridge and the dimensional elements FREE for the cost of the 6 stamp sets. All I can say is, BUY NOW!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
"It's Your Day" Paper Cupcake's Blog Hop
If you've come from Tasha Valdez's blog you are on the right path! If you're starting with me, welcome aboard! Jump on in and continue (or go backward and catch up). I hope you've enjoyed what you've seen so far.
I enjoyed playing with this stamp set so much, I've made it into my card workshop for the month of August. More details about how to participate in the workshop even if you're far away can be found on Monday's post.
So here are 5 card samples using the "It's Your Day" double stamp set. You can earn this stamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more. Don't wait too long because it's only available August 15 - September 30, 2012 while supplies last! You can purchase it through an open gathering found on my website in the lower right corner.
More details pertaining to these rockin' cards will be posted throughout the month of September. Bookmark this blog so you can come back and check it out.
If you've filled your senses enough here, hop on over to Linda Taylor's blog to see what she's created using the "It's Your Day" stamp set.
Thanks for stopping by! :)
I enjoyed playing with this stamp set so much, I've made it into my card workshop for the month of August. More details about how to participate in the workshop even if you're far away can be found on Monday's post.
So here are 5 card samples using the "It's Your Day" double stamp set. You can earn this stamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more. Don't wait too long because it's only available August 15 - September 30, 2012 while supplies last! You can purchase it through an open gathering found on my website in the lower right corner.
More details pertaining to these rockin' cards will be posted throughout the month of September. Bookmark this blog so you can come back and check it out.
If you've filled your senses enough here, hop on over to Linda Taylor's blog to see what she's created using the "It's Your Day" stamp set.
Thanks for stopping by! :)
Monday, August 13, 2012
August Card Workshop - "It's Your Day"
I've been working with a double stamp set that will be available to purchase for $5 after a qualifying purchase of $35 August 15 through September 30, 2012 (while supplies last). I'm even participating in a blog hop with 7 fellow consultants.
I'm only putting information about the workshop here -- no pictures until the 15th. Come back then to see the 5 cards we'll be making for $12.
Besides stamping with 17 images from the set (47 separate images total within the set), you'll get to work with a sampling of 4 paper packets (3 are new) and images from the new totally awesome Artiste Cricut Collection!
Workshop dates are Monday August 27th and Tuesday August 28th from 7 to 9pm at my house (Sabre Springs, San Diego). If you'd like to participate but can't make those dates or live too far, no problem. I will be happy to put together a kit for you. Shipping costs will be added to the price of the workshop.
Please let me know if you're coming by August 19th. If you'd like a kit, you can order one anytime during the month (I'll send it out as soon as it's put together).
Thanks, and I hope to see you soon. :)
Check out the cards you'll be making during the "It's Your Day" blog hop starting August 15th.
I'm only putting information about the workshop here -- no pictures until the 15th. Come back then to see the 5 cards we'll be making for $12.
Besides stamping with 17 images from the set (47 separate images total within the set), you'll get to work with a sampling of 4 paper packets (3 are new) and images from the new totally awesome Artiste Cricut Collection!
Workshop dates are Monday August 27th and Tuesday August 28th from 7 to 9pm at my house (Sabre Springs, San Diego). If you'd like to participate but can't make those dates or live too far, no problem. I will be happy to put together a kit for you. Shipping costs will be added to the price of the workshop.
Please let me know if you're coming by August 19th. If you'd like a kit, you can order one anytime during the month (I'll send it out as soon as it's put together).
Thanks, and I hope to see you soon. :)
Check out the cards you'll be making during the "It's Your Day" blog hop starting August 15th.
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