Sunday, July 8, 2012

July 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop


For my card today I chose to use Fancy Frames, Heritage and Trim The Tree cricut cartridges.


I made an embossing folder with the Fancy Frames cartridge (the 3rd row 4th column button) at 5" Real Dial Size. If you're local and would like to learn how to make your own embossing folders I teach classes on how to do this, you can contact me for my class schedule.

I also cut the backing for this frame (4th row, 4th column) and embossed it with my homemade folder. After I dry embossed it I ran my gold inkpad over the embossing to highlight the embossing. I also used my gold Sakura pen to edge both the outside and inside of this frame and my card base (both inside and out). I attached thie embossed panel with foam tape for added dimension.

I used Trim the Tree and Cricut Craft Room to cut my ornaments out of some gold sticker paper (I used CCR because I wanted to take the guess work out completely of what size I wanted them and this allowed me to line everything up how I liked it and then cut.


I took this screen shot for you so you can see what I mean.



I also used the Heritage cartidge to cut the label for my sentiment. I stamped my sentiment from A1115 A Holiday CTMH stamp set in gold encore ink as well as distressed the edges of my label with the same gold ink. I attached the label with a couple star brads I had in my stash from years ago.
Here's a close up of the dimension the embossing gives this as well as the shine!



Next you should go to Miranda's blog: http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

If you get lost along the way here is the entire line up
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52 comments:

  1. BunnyfreakJuly 8, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Congrats on joining the design team. (You may want to check your post because I think there are a few lines of text that you don't want to include.)
    MCCR DT Sis

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    1. DarlaJuly 8, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      Thank you. (fixed... can't beleive I left that in there... )

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  2. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Welcome to the team! You should do a tutorial on your blog on how to make the embossing folders!
    Lisa
    MCCR DT

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    1. DarlaJuly 8, 2012 at 9:09 AM

      Lisa, Thank you. You never know it may just end up being a tutorial later on down the road. ;)

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  3. Heather LynnJuly 8, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love the gold and embossing! Happy to be your new DT sister! :)

    Have a great day!

    Heather Lynn

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  4. Life - Up, Down & SidewaysJuly 8, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    WOW! Love the card,

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  5. L.B.July 8, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Super pretty card and I am happy to be on the DT with you (I am also a new member!)

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  6. MirandaJuly 8, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the gold!!!!! Congrats and welcome to the team!
    Miranda :)
    MCCR DT Sister
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  7. silviaJuly 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Gorgeous card!!

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    i like using gold too, and i love the embossing. Great to see you on this blog hop and design team. Thanks for sharing.

    marianne dot wanham at gmail dot com

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  9. Ava FernandezJuly 8, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    First welcome to the group, look forward to getting to know you, your project is beautiful, TFS
    I also just became a new follower.
    Ava DT Sister
    http://scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com/

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    1. DarlaJuly 10, 2012 at 3:53 PM

      Thank you Ava! Can't wait to get to know everyone on the team.

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  10. cema1cemaJuly 8, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Very pretty!! Christina

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  11. DebbieJuly 8, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Congrats Darla! Beautiful card!

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  12. scrapbookingforfunJuly 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Welcome to this awesome team!!! Your project was amazing and now I am a follower on your blog too!!!
    MCCR DT Shelley
    http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

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  13. CathyJuly 8, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Congrats Darla, I love this card, I borrowed the Fancy frames cart. from a friend, can not wait to try it.
    your DT sister
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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    1. DarlaJuly 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Cathy, it is a great cartridge. Just a heads up... it is sized based on the height of the picture you plan to put in the frame unless you use real dial size for it.

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  14. SusieScrapperJuly 8, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Congratulations Darla, awesome card!

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  15. TeresaKJuly 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Welcome to the team Darla! What an amazing job you did with this lovely Christmas card! Love how you made the embossing folder and the gold just makes it so elegant! Great job on your first post!
    Teresa
    MCCR DT sis

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  16. Lucy KelleherJuly 8, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Just love that card Darla! Christmas in July!! I so have to try the embossing folder technique you showed me -- you know me - it's on the list! Happy to be on the DT with you :) TFS

    Lucy
    http://www.love2createitall.com

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    1. DarlaJuly 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

      :) Thanks Lucy.
      LOL Eventually it will make it to the top of "the list"

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  17. Desi Lee Designing DivasJuly 8, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Very nice card. Welcome to the Team!

    MCCR DT, Lisa Ch

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  18. Kathy SalidoJuly 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Wow Darla, really gorgeous card!! Welcome to the team, I look forward to seeing your future projects.
    Kathy
    My Cricut Craft Room Design Team
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  19. Janet's PlanetJuly 8, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Love, love, love the card. Welcome to the team!!
    Janet Royer
    MCCr-DT
    http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

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  20. Jodie RJuly 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    So GORGEOUS!!! That card is simply amazing!!!

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    1. Jodie RJuly 8, 2012 at 8:52 PM

      Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on the design team! You are going to be awesome!!

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    2. DarlaJuly 9, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      Thank you on both account Jodie. :)

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  21. rlovewJuly 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    What a beautiful card!

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  22. Pattie McginnisJuly 8, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    beautiful card... Congrats on joining the team

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  23. UnknownJuly 9, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Welcome to the team Darla!I love how you made your own embossing folder. This card is so gorgeous. TFS, Mary M
    http://Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com

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  24. Doris P.July 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    welcome to the Dt - awesome to have you!! so LOVE your Christmas card.. love the details!! new follower :)
    My cricut craft room Dt sis... Doris
    http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

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  25. SarahJuly 9, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Welcome to the design team. I am sure that you will love it. All of the ladies are so nice and Erica is wonderful. I love your card. I look forward to getting to know you better.
    sarah
    craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
    MCCR DT

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    1. DarlaJuly 9, 2012 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you Sarah. I am really enjoying it so far. The other members I've had the pleasure of talking to have been wonderful!

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  26. Jessica BuffaJuly 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Darla, this is so super elegant and darling. Love the embossing you chose to use. Fabulous job.
    :O)
    Jessica S
    jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
    MCCR DT Sister

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    1. DarlaJuly 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM

      thank you Jessica! I love making my own embossing folders so they're usique

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