Artfully Sent Reindeer Card Piecing and Freebie

Happy Thursday crafty friends,

Hope you are having a wonderful day. Today I am showcasing another project I created from the fun and ON SALE….Artfully Sent cartridge.  I have been having a ball working with this fun cartridge in conjunction with the Cricut Explore and Design Space software. So here is what I came up with.

Okay I just have to insert something here…trying to get pictures of this project has LITERALLY been like PULLING TEETH!!!! First I took pictures with my camera…and my card wouldn’t read in my computer!!! I could use is in my camera, but my card reader in my laptop wouldn’t pick it up….UGH…spent about 45 minutes trying to get that to work. So I finally gave up and then turned to my phone. Took photos again and then tried to message them to myself…and I kept getting a send failure notice…UGH. Then lastly, I tried “emailing” them to myself….FINALLY….SOOOOO I apologize, these pics aren’t the best quality but I think they will work

Here’s a look at the completed card. I used some green cardstock for the base. The base with the HO HO HO is a cut in the Artfully Sent cartridge. I used the Design Space software and my Artfully sent cartridge to create this adorable little reindeer piecing.

Here’s a closer look at the stamped sentiment. The frame and the sentiment are both also in the Artfully Sent bundle. I used my Cranberry Ink Pad to stamp the frame and sentiment. The tag is already in the Artfully sent cartridge too.

Here is just a slight side view to show that I used a little foam tape to give the reindeer piecing and the sentiment a little lift. I finished off the card with a little bow. I also added some Gold Glitz stickles to his little wreath to jazz it up. The papers I used were once again from the DCWV Evergreen Stack.

These are the four special design space and artfully sent files I will be sharing with those that purchase the bundle through my link!

Please note: If you are an active CTMH consultant and want to know how you can get these files for your use, please feel free to email me: melinda @ scrapbookeden dot com.

ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO SAVE ON THE ARTFULLY SENT CARTRIDGE!!!

Don’t forget to head over to my Post on Monday and pick up the FREE Design Space File

Today’s Freebie comes from our friends at Pazzles. Remember they have a wonderful craft room and thousands of files. All their files are in SVG format too. So you don’t have to “own” a pazzles to benefit!! For details CLICK HERE

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Well, again, that covers it for today. Be sure to come back by tomorrow for one final Artfully Sent project. Until then,

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Artfully Sent Hippo Treat Box & Freebie

Hello crafty friends,
In case you missed it, I wanted to make sure you knew that CTMH is having a great Cyber Week Sale! From now through the 4th. Of special note is the Artfully Sent Cartridge Bundle!
It is an unheard of 25% off!!! This is a fantastic cartridge! I will be sharing projects for the next few days that showcase this wonderful cartridge. two days ago, I showcased the Winter Scene card and shared the design space file. You can pick that up on my blog post HERE. So here is what I created for today!

I thought this little treat box turned out adorable. The silly song kept playing in my head as I was creating this. I started by using the Design Space software. I started editing shapes available in the software and in the Artfully Sent cartridge to create this little guy.

Here is a more angled shot to show his dimension. I was able to fit a little bag of Hershey's kisses in the box. I simply tied it with a bow and added the fun little tag I created. I used my pebbles chalks to chalk around the edges to give the pieces just a little dimension. I also used my Chalk Marker to create the white parts of the eyes.

Here is just one more look at this fun little guy. It is the perfect size for your kids to give to school mates. Holds just enough candy. Not too much that other moms won’t hate on you…lol!

So for my freebie today, I am sharing the fun little tag set I created. There are four different tags in .png and .jpg format. So you can print them out and hand cut them OR if you have a craft cutter like your Pazzles, Cameo or Cricut Explore, you can use the print then cut feature. Just click the link and head over to the shop and grab it while it’s free.

CLICK HERE

Please note: The file says $1.00 but when you click the add it to bag button, there will be no charge during this free period. Free through 12-5-15.

For those that may be interested in the Hippopotamus Box file; If you purchase the Artfully Sent cartridge through my link, I will be sharing this plus several other files I have created using the Design Space software and the Artfully Sent cartridge with you FREE!

If you are an active CTMH consultant, please contact me via email and I let you know how you can purchase the files for your use. Email: melinda (@) scrapbookeden dot com (remove spaces and parenthesis).

REMINDER: I was in a blog hop Monday and am giving this awesome blog candy away! Just head over to Monday's post and leave a comment. Make sure that you are a follower too. And you will be entered to win!

I will be giving away a 20 gift download to PaperCraftingWorld.com. To qualify, you must be a follower of my blog (just click the button and add yourself) and then leave a comment on this post. That’s it! The hop runs through the 5th and I will be picking a winner on the 7th.

I also shared the Design Space file I created for the card I shared Monday. To use this file and recreate this project, you will need to have the Cricut Explore, using the Design Space software and the Artfully Sent cartridge.

Last but not least, sure to head over to the PCW blog and check out the projects by the designers as well as pick up another freebie!!! Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another fun Artfully Sent project! Until then,

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December Projects Artfully Sent Sale and Freebie Link

Hello crafty friends,
Can you believe it is already December 1st?  I still can’t believe how FAST this year went. Just about everyone I talk to feels the same way. Time is just speeding by!
I have had SO MANY changes this year and my crafting has had to take a back seat, but as I look to 2016, I hope that I will be able to get back to some crafting and doing and sharing more.
Every year for the last four years, I have had a “form” of a 25 days of Christmas event. Some years were much bigger than others. While I wasn’t able to plan anything for this year, I still wanted to share some of the season with everyone. So I will be sharing projects that show case the holidays. I will also be sharing what the PCW designers share too. So be sure to sign up for my newsletter as well as head over to the PCW blog and follow there too! 

Close To My Heart is having a wonderful Cyber Week Sale! For the next few days, get 25% off select items…including the Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge bundle!!!!  To kick off things, I wanted to start by sharing a card I created last year using this wonderful cartridge.

Last year I created this pretty card using the Artfully Sent cartridge for my card base. I also shared a how-to video for coloring with some of the wonderful Shin Han markers sold by CTMH too.

http://youtu.be/q3FxOtI_F9s

 Here’s the link to the video.

I don’t have a freebie to share here, but you can head over to the PCW blog post and check out the freebie I posted there!

REMINDER: I was in a blog hop yesterday and am giving this awesome blog candy away! Just head over to yesterday's post and leave a comment. Make sure that you are a follower too. And you will be entered to win!

I will be giving away a 20 gift download to PaperCraftingWorld.com. To qualify, you must be a follower of my blog (just click the button and add yourself) and then leave a comment on this post. That’s it! The hop runs through the 5th and I will be picking a winner on the 7th.

I am also shared the Design Space file I created for the card I shared yesterday. To use this file and recreate this project, you will need to have the Cricut Explore, using the Design Space software and the Artfully Sent cartridge.

CLICK HERE 

Be sure to come back tomorrow as I share a super fun project once again using the Artfully Sent cartridge and the Cricut Design Space software along with the Cricut Explore. Until then,

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Christmas Hop with Artfully Sent Card and Free File Link

Hello crafty friends,

Today I am sharing a project I created for the 12 Days of Christmas Hop.  Today is day 7 and I am a guest designer today. If you want to take a look at all of the amazing projects created each day, just be sure to head over to Lisa’s blog and you will find links to each day. There are some amazing projects and some great prizes to win!!! If you are following along with the hop, then you should have come from Kim of Katydid Cards. So here is what I came up with for my project.

I used my Cricut Explore along with the Artfully Sent Cartridge to create this pretty card.

I started by using the Cricut Explore Design Space program and selected this card. I changed the size to 5.5 x 5.5 finished size. I used some kraft cardstock for the base.

I then used some White Daisy ink and sponged it onto the tree trunks. I then cut a piece of blue cardstock for the background.

I used my Pacifica ink and sponged some ink randomly on the mat.

After that, I turned back to my White Daisy Ink and sponged some ink onto the mat.

Here is what the background looks like after I finished sponging the inks.

I then added some frosted lace stickles to the snow drifts die cut. I also used some foam tape to add some depth to the snow drift and the deer silhouettes.

I then used the coordinating stamp sets that come in the Artfully sent bundle and my slate ink and stamped the outline and the sentiments. I then added the flowers and the leaves on the top of the label. I finished off the flowers by adding pearls to the centers.

Here is a closer, angled view. I used some foam tape again to give the label some lift.

Here is one last look at the final card.  Close To My Heart is having a Cyber Week sale this week and the Artfully Sent cartridge is on sale for 25% off.

Every day this week I will be sharing some fun projects using the Artfully sent cartridge bundle and other great CTMH products, so be sure to come back by each day. I will also be sharing some free files and more!

And now for my blog candy.

I will be giving away a 20 gift download to PaperCraftingWorld.com. To qualify, you must be a follower of my blog (just click the button and add yourself) and then leave a comment on this post. That’s it! The hop runs through the 5th and I will be picking a winner on the 7th.

I am also sharing the Design Space file I created for this card. To use this file and recreate this project, you will need to have the Cricut Explore, using the Design Space software and the Artfully Sent cartridge.

Just click the Add to cart button and you will be able to
download the zip folder with the file link.

Now make sure you head on over to Madge’s blog.

In case you get lost along the way, here is today’s complete line up.

Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com
Kim - http://katydidcards.com (Guest Designer)
Melinda - http://www.mypapercrafting.com (Guest Designer)
Madge - http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/blog
Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Sandy Hentzel - http://www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com/2015/11/12-days-of-christmas-blog-hop-day-7.html
Elizabeth Jeanne - http://CraftsByHappyStamper.com
Angela - http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
Alicia - http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/
Rhonda - craftingwithblue.blogspot.com
Charmagne - http://www.sanurascraps.blogspot.com
Barbara- http://www.barbarab3.blogspot.com
Lisa F - http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com
Sharondalyn - Http://www.clippingsbysharondalyn.blogspot.com
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co
Heather - Http://www.paper-junkie.blogspot.com

Be sure to check out all the amazing projects by all these wonderful crafters.
Don’t forget to come back by tomorrow as I share another fun and super cute project and kick off a series of fun crafty projects for the holidays and more!!!

As always, thank you  so much for stopping by and sharing your crafty time with me. Until the next time,

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Friday Freebie and Big Sale

UPDATE: Sale Extended THROUGH December 6th!!!

Hello crafty friends,
Whew has it been a long last couple of months. I have been out of pocket because of moving. My life was in a total upheaval. During that time, the PaperCraftingWorld.com designers have been cranking out some amazing projects. I hope you have been stopping by. If not, be sure to head over to the PCW Blog and spend some time checking them out.
Anyway, I wanted to share this week’s Free file. I haven’t been able to do one for a while and am ready to share again!

CLICK HERE

This fun and funky framed title is perfect for scrapbook pages, cards, gift tags or even to cut out of vinyl and apply to a fun gift!!!
Free through Friday December 5, 2015. Just head over to the store and download it. PLEASE NOTE: the price says 1.00 BUT when you click the ADD TO BAG button, there is no charge during this free period only.

While there, be sure to check out the big .75 cent sale!!! That’s right almost all of the fall files are at .75 and many of the new “Santa’s helper” files too. PLUS  purchase over 5.00 (actual dollars) and you can still use the code PCW50 for an ADDITIONAL 50% off your total purchase!!!! That makes the .75 cent files a whopping 38 cents!!!!

CLICK HERE to go shopping

Sale has been extended through December 6th

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you will continue to come back as I am back to crafting and working on some fun new projects!  Until then,