Easy Party Invitation - Art Philosophy Bundle

Today I have a super simple holiday party invitation to share with you.  I wanted to try the chipboard pieces included in the CTMH Art Philosophy bundle that my friend Melanie sent to me to review.   One of the interesting things about this cartridge bundle is the coordination of the cartridge shapes with stamps and precut chipboard shapes.  The correct sizes to cut each shape are listed on the clear backing sheet for the stamps and on the packaging for the chipboard.

In this photo the top shape is one of the chipboard pieces that came with the bundle and the bottom red shape is the cut that I made with the cartridge. 

 Here you can see the shape after I adhered the card stock to the chipboard.  They are a perfect match.

I pulled together some pieces to make a quick party invitation.  The metallic card stock base is a pale green from DCWV and the Christmas striped patterned paper is by K and Company.  I added some gold grosgrain ribbon and a few embellishments from Creative Charms.

I simply wrapped the ribbon around the patterned paper before adhering the paper to the card.  This adds more color and texture to the plain card.

 I used two silver tree sequins from the Creative Charms Winter Medley on either side of a Christmas Twinkle Sticker  to embellish the paper covered chipboard.

This side view shows the thickness of the chipboard (you can also see the tiny gold gems I added as "stars" at the tops of the trees!).

I used some of the stamps from the Art Philosophy bundle for the inside of the card - it's ready to fill in the information.  Two bits of advice:  The tiny stamps for the date-time-place and RSVP are tricky to line up so be patient if you have big fingers like mine.  Also, the inside of the card (the back of the metallic DCWV cardstock) is a little bit slick so you have to be sure to let the ink dry well before you close the card.

There are just a few days left to get in on the super deal that adds a free double stamp set to your order - free with orders over $75.  You can also buy the stamp of the month set for only $5 when you buy the Art Philosophy bundle.  

Melanie has posted photos of the entire cartridge handbook on her blog - click HERE to go directly to that post.  You will be amazed at all that this cartridge has to offer.

You can visit Melanie's Close to My Heart website by clicking HERE.  To go directly to the page for the Cricut Art Philosophy bundle click HERE.  You will find many more sample projects and tutorials on Melanie's blog, Courtney Lane Designs, and you can contact Melanie directly with any questions at melliemel77@gmail.com (just tell her I sent you!).

I have been designing up a storm and I can't wait to show you what I've been making.  We have another family celebration this weekend so I probably won't be able to cut out any of my designs until next week.  I also have a few cards to finish before we go.

I'd love to know how many of you have more then one type of electronic die cutting machine. If you'd like to leave a comment with the other types of machines and programs you are using and why, that would be interesting.  I'd also like to know whether your first machine was a Cricut or another brand and what led you to buy a different type of machine?  Thanks and have a great day!

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Creative Charms Deal of the Month

I was asked to use the September Deal of the Month for my post on the Creative Charms blog today.

This deal is full of great items - 235 pieces for just $6.99!  The deal is called "Pink and Black Bling" and so I have been on a pink and black color kick for the past few days.

I used the Pure Blossoms from the kit to add some sparkle to a medallion from the Florals Embellished Cricut cartridge.  These faceted flowers are a favorite (among many favorites) in the Creative Charms line.

I used one of the silhouette shapes from the cartridge.   These layer with just a blackout and a design layer.  In some cases, the design pieces are cut in separate groups.  For this medallion , the border is cut and is separate from the central medallion.

The medallion is not totally symmetrical so you do have to be careful to be sure things are lined up correctly before you glue the shape together.  The medallion is pretty but a little bit boring.  Adding some of the pure blossoms gems will turn it into a special focal point for a party invitation.

I created a side fold A2 card from pink Martha Stewart cardstock and added a layer of of American Crafts Pearl cardstock that is embossed with a dot pattern.  The black and pink ribbons are adhered with Scor-Tape with the ends secured behind the card layer.

The stamp I used for this card is from the CTMH Art Philosphy bundle.  My friend Melanie sent me this bundle to review and I'll be posting more about it later this week.  I have to say that I was very impressed by the quality of the stamps - I have never tried the CTMH stamps before.  Melanie's CTMH website is HERE.

I used more Pure Blossoms for this card that I made about a year ago.  You can see the original post HERE.

The cards I posted yesterday on the Scrappy-go-Lucky blog (HERE) were also enhanced by items from the September Deal of the Month.  There are Vintage Jewels and Gradient Gem Stickers on this medallion.

The thank you card also uses two of the beautiful sequin flowers from the Deal of the Month - they fit perfectly on the flower cuts on either side of the sentiment.

You may be wondering if I forgot about choosing a winner from the comments on my last Creative Charms posts - no, I didn't forget!  This time, random.org chose the Creative Charms blog and the comment left on that blog that came up on the draw was from Debra (dj1952)

Debra, could you please contact me with your mailing information as soon as possible?  I'll be sending you...

...this package of Pink Vintage Pearl Brads.

Please stop over to the Creative Charms blog HERE and be sure to leave a comment. Once again, I'll  have little giveaway for someone who comments here or on the Creative Charms blog (leave a comment in both places to double your chances).

You do not have to be a follower to win, however, if you like my blog and want to show your support for my work, please do follow or subscribe.  I also have a Capadia Designs Facebook page HERE and if you "like" that page you will see my daily posts in your news feed.

I'll be driving home today and then I hope to be staying put for a while!  We got most of Dad's things moved or donated and he is very happily settled in his new apartment.  It was great to see him - I just wish we lived closer...

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