Cartridge Showcase: Nifty Fifties

Hello Everyone, Charlotte here from A Little Bit of Detail and welcome to the last cartridge showcase of 2012!  Before continuing with the showcase, I want to thank all the wonderful designers who have contributed so much to make our cartridge showcases.  I have seen and learned so much from my fellow designers through their showcases.  And there have even been times, I have been so tempted by their work, I had to purchase a new cartridge.  Now on to the showcase.

I am sharing a few projects with you from one of the most fun cartridges, NIFTY FIFTIES!

I thought I would begin with a holiday card.  I just love the way people drive around during the holiday season with a wreath on attached tot he front of their cars.  So I decided to make a card with the same look.  And I thought it would look best as a shaped card.

The wreath is from the Jolly Holidays cartridge.  It has a little glitter glue on it to make it sparkle.  I guess my favorite part of the card is that the car appears to really have Crome details with the silver paper I used.  And here is the inside of the card.

And now in the spirit of transportation, here are a couple of more cards made with vehicles from the fifties.  

This next card I made for a friend when she celebrated her 50th birthday.  

And I just could not resist the inside sentiment!  Isn't it just hilarious!

This next card is made with the same cut, and yet the card has a total different look to it.  The sentiment is also from the Nifty Fifties cartridge.

This is my take on the Andy Warhol style, and to make the cars shine like they have had a new waxing, I used Glossy Accents on them.

Here is a birthday card I made for my dad using the pickup truck cut.  He is no longer driving.  But at the time I made the card, he was driving a little red pick up truck.  And being a proud US Marine, he adorned it with the Marine emblem and an American flag.  

I just loved this card because it just had my daddy's name all over it.  I made the little truck as a shaped card and attached it to the front of the card.

And then this is the inside of the card. 

And here is another mode of transportation from Nifty Fifties.

Aren't these roller skates just terrific.  They were perfect for a birthday card.  I had another friend turing 50 so again, I went straight to the Nifty Fifties cartridge.  Oh, and the inside sentiment said, "The youth of Old Age"!!

There is a wonderful sewing machine on the cartridge that I love using.  Here are some examples of how I have used it.  

This is probably my favorite sewing machine cut of all.  Here I used it on a card with some vintage images and  a lot of pink.  I always like to use real thread on the spool and "thread it through the machine".

And here is the machine again with some pastel colors.

I used some Ric Rac from my sewing stash and buttons from my button box to embellish this card.

The next card is using the same sewing machine, but using it to embrace the season of fall.  

I threaded the machine with gold metallic thread as if it is entwined with all of the gold leaves of the season.  The dress form in the background is also from the Nifty Fifties cartridges. 

Here is a card I made for my mom for St Patrick's Day using the dress form cut.

This next dress form is used with a treasure chest from the Life's a Beach cartridge.

This is one of my favorite cards using the dress form.

I just loved using the retro style papers with this dress form and dress.  And the sentiment is a favorite of mine.

Here is another card using the same colors.  This card I made as a birthday greeting fro a friend.

I have enjoyed using the TV from this cartridge on many occasions.

Here with some favorite 50's TV shows for a friend's birthday.

The inside said, " You may be OLD, but you are a CLASSIC!"

And of course, it was a great prop for a BAMA football card.

My last project here ti share is a card using the little french poodle from Nifty Fifties.  

Thank you for dropping by for our year end showcase.  From all of us at PCW we hope you have a safe New Year celebration and that 2013 will be your very best year ever!!  

-Charlotte

Wow what a fabulous showcase Charlotte. Way to end 2012 for us! Please be sure to visit us each Monday as we will have more showcases lined up for you! 

As a reminder:  We are currently having a DT Call. If one of your new year's resolutions is to get some crafting done, then this might be a perfect opportunity to get some done! We are a super fun group of crafters that enjoy sharing our love of crafting with each other and you our readers. We have three different teams:

Cricut and Cartridge Crafters

"SVG TYPE" Cutting File Crafters

Digital Stamp-Printables Crafters

CLICK HERE for more details and to apply!

Thank you again for stopping by. Be sure to visit us tomorrow as we announce our 25 Days Winners and more :-)

-Melin

  

   

CTMH Layout and Some CTMH Info.

Good evening crafty friends,

I wanted to share a layout I created and some information with you. You may or may not know that I am a Close To My Heart Consultant. I haven’t been able to dedicate as much time to this as I have wanted to. Unfortunately doing an event like the 25 days of Christmas and year around crafting CONSUMED the better part of my late fall and end of the year schedule. 

As a result I could use your HELP!

Every quarter Close To My Heart Consultants are expected to reach a certain dollar amount in sales to maintain their status. Well, I am a little short and this is where I could use your help. If you are at all needing any of the wonderful products that CTMH sells, then PLEASE, PLEASE consider helping me out and purchasing through my link.

 MYPAPERCRAFTING.CTMH.COM

 If you do as a token of my appreciation, I will send you a pdf file with detailed instruction on how to complete the layout I created below.  Any purchase, no matter how big or small would be a tremendous help! Okay, now on to my layout.

You Melt My Heart Layout

This layout was created using the following supplies:

CTMH Cricut Artiste Cartridge Bundle (Cartridge and Stamps Used).

Cricut Expression

White, Lt. Blue, Light Aqua, Dark Aqua, Yellow, Black and White Cardstock

CTMH Dotty For You Patterned Paper (Discontinued)

CTMH Inkpads:

Smoothie Ink Pad

Twilight Ink Pad

White Daisy Ink Pad

Crème Brulee Ink Pad

Juniper Ink Pad

Other

Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel

White Gel Pen

Decorator Chalk

Black Fine Tip Pen

All the die cuts INCLUDING the Cute Little Penguins
are from the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

Would you like detailed instructions including the cutting recipe on how to recreate this adorable layout?  Then here’s how:

Simply purchase anything from my Close To My Heart Link and once your order is delivered, I will gladly send you a PDF file of the cutting instructions.  This will include the cutting recipe for recreating the adorable penguins. Again, to recreate all the die cuts on this page, you will need your Cricut Expression and the Cricut Artiste cartridge. You will also need some of the stamps that are included in the bundle.

Here’s another great incentive for you.

Close To My Heart has this wonderful promotion right now!

Purchase 35$ worth of product and you will qualify to purchase this sweet set of valentine’s giftables for only $10!!!! Yep, that’s right! The kit includes all of the product you see here to recreate these adorable sweet containers….candy not included…lol! Get the details HERE

PLUS if you add this to your purchase and then add only $5 dollars more then you qualify to purchase the stamp of the month for this month for only $5 additional dollars!!!!

Purchasing these items would be a terrific way to start out the new year! Plus you can expect to see regular posts now featuring my CTMH work! So if you don’t already have a consultant, please consider allowing me to be yours!

Don’t forget we are having a DT CALL! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get your craft on….then this may be the perfect opportunity!

Whether you’re a Cricut Crafter, SVG TYPE crafting aficionado or Digital Stamp Coloring Diva, then this may be the team for you!!!!  For details on the call, CLICK HERE

Finally, I am working on compiling the information for our winners and expect to announce them on January 1st. So please be sure to check back to see if you won some of our wonderful prizes!

Thank you for sharing your crafty time with me….

-Melin

DT Call

Good morning crafty friends,

Hard to believe but it is that time again!!!! Time to have another Design Team call! We have three teams for you to pick from. Cricut Crafters, "SVG Type" crafters, and those who craft with Digital Stamps. If this is something you may be interested in....PLEASE read on!!!!

MyPaperCrafting.com Design Team Call

Call Open 12-27-12 through 01-12-13

Would you like to join a super friendly and fun Design Team?! Do you enjoy crafting and creating with your Cricut and Cricut related products, "SVG TYPE" die cutting machines and software or Digital Stamps-Printables? Then the PaperCraftingWorld.com Design Team may just be what you’re looking for! If you’re interested….please read on! We are looking for:

1. Cricut Crafters
2. SVG Type Cutting File Designers
3. Digital Stamps-Printables Designers


DT Member Requirements:
CRICUT users 

• Must participate in a minimum of two Wednesday challenges per month. You will have to use your Cricut and PC Cartridges in some capacity to create your projects. 

"SVG TYPE" users 

• Must work with electronic die cutting files from  PCW  in conjunction with their machines. (i.e. Pazzles Inspiration, E-Craft, Cameio, KNK, Silhouette, etc. other than Cricut and Cricut-related products). File types available are: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SCAL2, SVG, STUDIO and WPC. This is a Bi-Weekly post on Tuesdays utilizing new file releases.

DIGITAL STAMPS-PRINTABLES users 

• Must work with digital stamps-printables from PCW to create projects. Participate in the two (half) of the monthly  PCW  digi stamp showcases every Friday. You will be showcasing new release product.

All Designers 

• You must have a blog or website and be willing to post your projects on your blog. New bloggers are most certainly welcome.
• DT members must visit the blogs of challenge participants and leave comments. This is required only for the challenges in which you participate.
• DT members must be willing to choose the “Top 3” challenge participants for the challenge in which you participated and e-mail those choices to the Prize Coordinator.
• Must utilize Facebook to communicate with the team within our (private) closed group page.
• DT commitment will be for six months from January – June 30, 2013
• Novices as well as seasoned crafters are encouraged to apply. We are looking for all levels of crafters.

Designers will have access to the cutting files and 

or digital stamps available at PaperCraftingWorld.com.

If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please submit the following to Melin:

• Your name, email address, web location: (blog, website or gallery link).
• List of any Design Teams that you are currently on. Not necessary to have been on one – we are looking for "New Faces" too.
• A little bit about yourself and your crafting background.
• 3-5 projects that best showcase your style and quality of work.
• Please indicate which team you're interested in. 
• Submit your information no later than Saturday, January 12, 2013
• The new Design Team will be announced beginning January 14, 2013

Please email your DT application to:  pcwdtcall @ gmail.com (remove spaces). In the subject line please put DT APPLICATION.

If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to ask. You can email your questions to:  pcwdtcall @ gmail.com as well (again, remove the spaces from the email address).

Thank you so much for your consideration. We would love for you to join us!

Day 25! Merry CHRISTmas

To this day we have come!!!! 

Merry CHRISTmas everyone!

Welcome to Day Twenty-five of our 3rd Annual 25 Days of Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase! (Click on the highlighted day to check out the fantastic projects our Designer's created on  Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 , Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14,  Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21 ,Day 22, Day 23, Day 24

I want to give a great big shout out and thank you to all of our beloved designers! They have shared their talents with us faithfully over the last 25 days! I also want to thank each of you for making us a daily stop during your holiday season! We have greatly appreciated all of the wonderfully kind comments you have left us each and every day!

Today’s theme is all about the reason for the season!

Here is what our day 25 designers came up with.

Jennie B’s Blog

Cricut Cartridge Used: Winter Frolic

Brenda’s Blog

PCW File Used: Today’s Free Digital Stamp-Printable

Jennifer R.'s Blog

Cricut Cartridge Used: Winter Frolic

Evelyn’s Blog

Cricut Cartridge Used: Winter Frolic

Lynden’s Blog

PCW File Used: Nativity Silhouette

Suzanne’s Blog

Cricut Cartridge Used: Quilted Christmas, Kate’s Holiday and Holiday Frames n’ Tags

Christel’s Blog

PCW File Used: Nativity Silhouette

 

 

Please note: Today is our last day of the 25 days freebies. We have enjoyed sharing with you to the tune of almost 75 files! A lot of time and effort went into creating those files. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy them and share with us any projects you create with them. Please be kind and consider making a purchase or two from our sponsor, PaperCraftingWorld.com. Remember there is a great 50% off sale happening now through the end of the year on any purchase!

Silent Night Digital Stamp-Printable

Click Here To Download

Jesus Banner Cutting File

Click Here To Download

Vintage Graphic

Click Here To Download

We will be drawing for our prizes within the next couple of days so be sure to come back and check to see if you are a winner!

SO HOW ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO WIN?!!!! Be a follower of our blog AND leave a comment on any of our daily posts. That's it, that's all we ask!!! Please only one comment per day. ALSO join us on our Facebook Page and leave a comment telling us you did and that will be an extra chance to win! Pretty easy!

Thank you again for sharing your crafty time with us! May you and yours have a wonderfully blessed and very Merry CHRISTmas.

-Melin and the 25 days designers