Art Philosophy August (2012) Blog Hop!

Welcome to our August Art Philosophy Blog Hop! Each month we will showcase a feature of the amazing Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge which can be purchased exclusively through a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant.

 We're so excited to be doing this hop and we have a fabulous lineup with some very talented ladies. There will be lots of fun projects. If you are coming from Darla's Blog then your in the Right Place!

If you just happened to come to this blog, you should start at the beginning at Lucy's blog - http://www.love2createitall.com.


This month we will be showcasing the "Decorative Layer" (shift or no shift) feature of the cartridge.


I have created for you a Birthday card with the Decorative Layer on Pg 49 (no Shift) from the Art Philosophy Booklet. Everything used on this card was cut with the AP cartridge. I used Grey wool bakers twine to hang up my "banner" that I made with my decorative layer. The entire Card from the AP Cartridge is also from the AP cartridge (pg 65 Card layer No shift)

I used Roxie Paper pack which was one of my favorites to use,  the Just a Number stamp set (D1514), Black ink for the sentiment, and Tulip ink for the edges of the card.

Here is a side View...

 I added a piece of the Roxy B&T paper to the "cut out" on the inside to give it a "wall" per say, I used  3D foam tape to attached it to the inside of the card. This way it created some dimension.

A Closer look at the card:

And of course the Inside:

 I kept it simple and sweet.

I hope you enjoyed my Creation and this months AP Cartridge Blog hop. You can purchase any of these products and more on My CTMH site :)

 The next stop on your blog hop fun is Wendy Kessler's Blog!

Here's the entire blog hop lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Lucy ~ http://www.love2createitall.com
2. Darla ~ http://www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com/
3. Diana ~ http://dianasfreemoments.blogspot.com/ )
4. Wendy Kessler ~ http://myscrapbookingblog.com
5. Eva~ http://loveofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Carolyn ~ http://www.nuts4scrappin.blogspot.com
7. Stephanie- http://www.quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com
8. Joanne - http://josiesjoy.blogspot.com
9. Laura W.  http://scrappinsweetiesescape.blogspot.com 
10. Kindred Hearts - http://itmakestotalcents.blogspot.com
11. Pam Stewart - http://i-candy-scraps.blogspot.com
12. Carolyn Mendoza ~ http://www.craftingwithcarolyn.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for stopping by! We hope you have enjoyed all of our projects!



I want to Remind you all that I am having a giveaway this month!

 **August Giveaway time!**

One lucky winner will get:

•  a free paper pack and 
• a "A" size stamp set. 

To enter the August Giveaway  CLICK HERE

Dotty For You

I got my shipment today and inside was the FABULOUS Dotty For You paper pack!! and **Drum Roll** Please...... I LOVE IT! (I mean Really are you surprised?) ;) Here's a picture of what you get. 

 Front Side

Back side

I was so excited when I got a look at the pack that I had to make something right away. I think it was meant to be since my mother had asked if I could put together a sweet 16 bday card for her friends daughter, she said something with butterflies. Who would have known I'd be getting Dotty paper with butterflies TODAY! :) So this is what I made:

Front

Inside

• I used the wonderful Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out the butterflies :)
• I used the Lay out in the Originals Card Confidence Program Book. It is called "A message secured" on Pg 77. I tweaked it a little bit to make it my own...

REMINDER:

Don't forget that you can get this VERY same paper pack from now until May 31st for $5 when you place an Order of $35 or more!! a Retail value of $19.95. Visit my store to order Click Here.