My Pretty Pony Cricut Art Philosophy Paper Piecing Layout

Happy Hump Day friends,

Hope you’re all having a great day. For those following along with the Psalms reading as we count down to Shavuot (Pentecost). Here is our passage.

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129 Your statutes are wonderful; 

therefore I obey them. 

130 The unfolding of your words gives light; 

it gives understanding to the simple. 

131 I open my mouth and pant, 

longing for your commands. 

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, 

as you always do to those who love your name. 

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; 

let no sin rule over me. 

134 Redeem me from human oppression, 

that I may obey your precepts. 

135 Make your face shine on your servant 

and teach me your decrees. 

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, 

for your law is not obeyed.

Psalms 119: 129-136

I pray blessings upon you and your household as you read and meditate on His awesome Word. I meant to post this project yesterday, but I got behind….

Here is my completed layout. I used some of the May Exclusive Free To Be Me Paper Collection and my Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. All the die cuts on this layout were created with the Art Philosophy cartridge , Artiste cartridge and my Expression. No SVG, CCR, Gypsy, Explore or Design Studio Files Used. They are what I call my Cartridge Critters. Paper piecings put together with my Cricut. Paper piecing was my first love when I started scrapbooking. Back in the day of MAMBI and Mrs. Grossman stickers….yep…that’s a throwback for those who know what I am talking about….lol!

Here’s a closer look at the cute little oval scalloped title.

Here’s a closer look at the Pony title blocks.

Here’s a closer look at the cute little pony. This version is standing. 
I cut the tail pieces in white cardstock and used my Copic Markers to color them and the mane pieces.

Here is the version of the pretty pony that is “sitting”. Again, I used my Copic Markers to color her tail and mane. I also used some of my different Inks to ink the edges of the pony’s pieces as well as her wings. I used some dry decorator chalks, white chalk marker and fine tip black pen for the rest of the facial features.

As this month comes to a close, don’t forget about this month’s special.

Projects Made With The Stamp Of The Month Set. Directions On My CTMH Site.

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

Products Used For My Project

Cricut Artiste	Cricut Art  Philosophy Cartridge	Free To Be  Me Paper Pack
Enchantment  Ink Pad Set	Sparkles Clear Asst.	Tape Runner
Foam Tape	Glue Dots	White Cardstock

Additional Supplies

Copic Sketch Markers: Y18, V06, BG07, YR04, YG13, R24

Don't forget about my personal specials if you purchase through my Close To My Heart Link. Details can be found on this post HERE

Well that about covers it for today. I hope you are inspired to get crafty! As always, thank you so much for sharing your crafty time with me. Until the next time,

Page Kits, Premade Layouts Sale and More

Hello crafty friends,

Happy Memorial Day. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful time as we take a moment to remember all of the men and women who faithfully served our country. Truly freedom isn't free.

For those following along with the Psalms reading, here is our passage for today.

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Psalms 119:113-120

113 I hate the double-minded,

But I love Your law.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield;

I hope in Your word.

115 Depart from me, you evildoers,

For I will keep the commandments of my God!

116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; 

And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe,

And I shall observe Your statutes continually.

118 You reject all those who stray from Your statutes,

For their deceit is falsehood.

119 You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; 

Therefore I love Your testimonies.

120 My flesh trembles for fear of You, 

And I am afraid of Your judgments.

This week is a crazy busy one for me and I will not be online too much. My daughter, my baby graduates this week and I have a lot to get done before her big day!!! I wanted to share a couple of things real quick though.There are some new pages and several of the premade pages available at page-kits.com.

Newest Page Kits

You're Out Of This World Page Kit

Celebrate Your Day Page Kit

Spring Has Sprung Girl Page Kit

Spring Has Sprung Boy-Blue Page Kit

Plus a few of very limited quantities of some other past kits.

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PREMADE PAGES

Only One Each so be sure to scoop them up while you can

Cat In The Hat PREMADE Scrapbook Layout

Sweet & Tart PREMADE Scrapbook Layout

My Girl PREMADE Scrapbook Layout

Two Scoops PREMADE Scrapbook Layout

PLUS I will be adding several more through out the next couple of days!  

So be sure to keep checking back.

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so if you sign up before then, you will get this freebie).

Well that about covers it for today, I didn't get a chance to make an actual project for today, but I will be back tomorrow with a great new project and hopefully some more inspiration....

Here is a sneak peek... Check out these super cute pretty ponies 

I made from my Cricut Artiste Cartridge! Yep, just my Artiste cartridge, my expression and a little creative thinking....no CCR, Explore, Gypsy or SVG files....Don't miss tomorrow's post!

As always, thank you so much for sharing your crafty time with me. Until tomorrow,

Pocket Scrapping Cards With My Pazzles

Hello crafty friends,
Happy Thursday! For those following along with the Psalms reading here is today’s passage.

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Psalms 119:81-88 

81 My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word.

82 My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, 
"When will You comfort me?"

83 For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, 
Yet I do not forget Your statutes.

84 How many are the days of Your servant? 
When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?

85 The proud have dug pits for me, 
Which is not according to Your law.

86 All Your commandments are faithful; 
They persecute me wrongfully; Help me!

87 They almost made an end of me on earth, 
But I did not forsake Your precepts.

88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, 
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.

Blessings to you as you read and meditate on His Word. Now on to some crafty goodness. Today is my turn to share for my Pazzles Design Team. My assignment was to create some embellishments with my Pazzles. This was a tough assignment for me because I tend to think everything I create with my beloved PI is an embellishment. Whether it is a paper piecing for a layout, title or card element, My Pazzles is truly my go-to for making my creative thoughts come to life.  Pocket scrapbooking continues to enjoy a growing popularity within the scrapbooking community. So I decided to see how I could use my Pazzles to help me make some great cards to go with this fun way of scrapbooking. Here is what I came up with.

I created twelve different 3x4 cards. All using my Pazzles Studio Pro Software, various Pazzles Craft Room Files and my printer! I did add some “patterned papers” to some as a background.  For those that have the Pazzles software, this is how you do that.

Adding A Background Image To Your Shape

By Melin Beltran

* Open your software and create the size you card you want. In this case, I created a rectangle that measures 3x4:
* Click the color icon and then select the gradient setting.

This box will come up.

Select the drop down arrow in the Model-Line box and select image.

A window should open for you to locate your image. Please note: If you want your image to be “un-tiled” make sure your image is close to the same size as what your finished project is. In my case, I created this polka dot background in Photoshop and created it a standard 12x12 300 dpi size for “digital scrapbooking”. I just made a copy and resized it to 4x4. This way, it would load and the “print” would be true to size as well as not tiled.

Your image will load into the preview box. If it does then you can hit ok.

If you decide you don’t want that image or if the window doesn’t automatically open for you to browse and locate your image then simply hit the import button and that will open up a window for you to browse and locate your image.

Now with your shape selected, click the gradient icon (circled in red) and your image will now “fill” with your background (see image below).

That is how to add a background image to your pocket scrapping cards.

Here is another look at all the different and fun cards I made. I simply used various cutting files and made sure they were “colored” in.  I assembled each one how I wanted to look completed. That way when it was time to print, they would print as shown on my screen. In full color. I did create them as print n cut files. I did this by adding a corresponding red outline to each. You simply “turn off” the red outline when printing and then when you’re ready to cut, you turn the line back on and use that line as your cut line. Easy peasy!

Craft Room Files Used
MK Balloon Bouquet
MK Bird Flying Kite
MK Birdhouse With Birds
MK Birds In Birds Nest
MK Cute Skunk
MK Forrest Owl
MK Oh Snap
Stained Glass Butterfly Purple
Upsy Daisy
Vintage Camera

Unfortunately, I cannot share these files with you as they are part of the Pazzles craft room. The great news is, if you are a craft room member, you are getting all these cuties to download!

Well, this about covers it for today. As always, thank you so much for sharing your crafty time with me. Be sure to come back tomorrow as I share another fun and hopefully inspiring project. Until then,

You’re Out Of This World Scrapbook Page Kit Layout

Happy Wednesday crafty friends,
Hope your “hump” day is a good one so far. For those following along with the reading, here is today’s passage.

YOD 

Psalms 119:73-80 

73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. 

74 Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word. 

75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, 

And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. 

76 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. 

77 Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; 

For Your law is my delight. 

78 Let the proud be ashamed, 

For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; 

But I will meditate on Your precepts. 

79 Let those who fear You turn to me, 

Those who know Your testimonies. 

80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, 

That I may not be ashamed.

What a powerful passage. May you be blessed as you read and meditate on His Word.

So now for my project today. I have been working on getting some new page kits together and this is one of the new ones that will be released this weekend.

You’re Out Of This World Scrapbook Page Kit

Here’s a look at the entire layout.

Ribbon wrapped around mat with a cute star and tag die cuts

Colorful “Saturn planet” with foiled paper.

Chevron foiled world title. The background paper also has foiled stars making it really pop. Sorry the photo doesn’t really capture this.

Little earth man paper piecing.

If interested, this page kit will be available starting this weekend at page-kits.com

Direct link: HERE

Well, that about covers it for today. Short and sweet. Be sure to come back tomorrow as I share another crafty and hopefully inspiring project. Until then,