Elemental Layout

The Elemental Workshop on the Go was fun to do. So fun, I am having a repeat workshop today :) Here is the main layout form the guide and one of 3 layouts we will be doing today

Thanks to the Cricut and Art Philosophy, I was able to add some uniquely shaped patterns with my B&T adding "something to talk about" on the page. Love this kit!!! Contact me if you would like one for yourself.

New Consultant Kit...Join my team today!!!

Become a consultant today and here is what you will get in your kit. LOVE everything in this kit....happens to be one of my favorites. If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today! Being a consultant with CTMH has been an amazing adventure for me and I hope to share it with others!

Elemental Pillow Box

I was playing some more with the "Elemental" paper pack from Close To My Heart. I so love it! You can dress it up or dress is down. I have created beautiful scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, door hangers (filled with goodies for teachers), and these pillow boxes which are now in my Etsy shop.

These were created with the help of the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge......thanks, little bug!

More Things To Do With Your Scraps

I have so much of the beautiful “Miracle” paper left over.  I decided to make some cupcake wrappers to dress up dessert for my girls, niece, and nephew…..they were yummy too!

Add Cricut® Flair to Any Workshop

Let me know how I can help you get your very own Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge exclusive to CTMH....let me show you how!

Halloween: Sneak Peak!

Here is a little peak at what I’ll be creating and stuffing with favorite candy this Halloween. 

This guy was created with: 

• Pillow box (made with CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge)
• CTMH “Mischief” cardstock weight patterned paper 
• sparkles added using glitter glitz gel (silver)

Completed projects will be shown soon……

Paper Goodies To Start The School Year Right!

On the first day of school, my teacher friends will find one of these hanging from their classroom door. I just wanted to welcome the brand new school year with something special. A little card with a special thought, a piece of chocolate (to help survive the first days),and maybe a little bottle of hand sanitizer..LOL....whatever treats they will find, I hope, will make their first days warm and cheerful.

Upcoming Workshop: Elemental!!!!

I will be having my 1st workshop using Elemental from the new Autumn/Winter 2011 Catalog. I have a nice group of peeps joining me however, I always have space for a few more. If you are long distance and you would like the kit, just send me an email and I will order yours right away. Its comes with a cutting guide to help you complete the project more easily. Here is more info about it:

Sunday, August 21st @ 1:00p
Workshops on the Go™ Elemental Kit
Retail Value: $35.78 / You Pay: $29.95 + shipping and tax
1 – Elemental Level 2 Paper Packet
2 – Colonial White Cardstock Sheets
1 – My Acrylix® Elemental Workshop Stamp Set
1 – Just Blooms™ Flutter Paper Shapes
1 – Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
1 – Instructional Brochure

We will use the materials and instructions in the workshop kit* to create two beautiful 2-page layouts.

Contact me if you are interested in joining us. Cash & checks accepted and credit cards are welcome. If you would like to pay by credit card, please let me know and I will email your invoice. Hope to see you!!

Let's create together!

valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

"Mischief" Card Fun

Yesterday I posted a "sneak peak" of this card I created. The design idea is a combination of "All Stacked Up" from CTMH's "Wishes" book and the mix of papers is from an idea posted by Aaron Brown as she demonstrated how to use the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge exclusive to CTMH.

The card is one that was made using this cartridge when selecting the "ticket" shaped image and selecting the "card" function. I set the machine at 5 3/4" when cutting this card out.

The patterned paper was from the new "Mischief" paper pack that is in the Autumn/Winter 2011 catalog. (Contact me if you would like your very own copy)
I cut this piece at 2 1/2" using the same "ticket" shaped image but this time without the card feature activated. Using the same image and sized cut, cut a piece of colonial white cardstock to put inside the card.

The 3 squares are colonial white cardstock cut at 1 1/2" and sponged with sunset ink.

The cupcake image was cut out of sunset cardstock at 2 1/2" and wrapped with black & white ribbon finished with some dabs of silver glitter glitz gel. The stars were also cut from our "bug" friend at 1".

Lots of fun making this card and super easy to do.

Pillow Boxes Are A Hit

So here is one more design of these great pillow boxes I am having a blast making.  The new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge that is exclusive to CTMH can make so many wonderful projects super easy. 

 

These paper flowers are the most fun to make and can be finished in just a few minutes.

Another NEW product from CTMH that I am absolutely in love with is the Glitz Glitter Gel….adds just enough “sparkle” to your project.  Let me know if I can help you design your next paper project or if you would like to get your own NEW product from CTMH!  valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

Create With Danielle paper flower tutorial

Simply “Magnifique”

Take a look at these sweet little pillow boxes I made to house gift certificates for the winners of the Miss Clarke County & Jr. Miss Clarke County beauty pageant.

Of course, I had lots of help from my Cricut (love that bug!) and the new “Art Philosophy” cartridge exclusive to CTMH.  Having this great cartridge makes my job big fun and super easy!!!!  It even helps me make the cuts so I can create these beautiful paper flowers:

So excited I had the chance to be creative and share this with some neat girls! 

You too can create this project (yes, even if you are not the creative type)….what better way to present your next gift card/certificate for teachers, clients, friends, family, or organizations.  Just contact me for a list of upcoming classes.  Let’s create together!!!!

Pillow Boxes & Paper Flowers

Love my Cricut!!!!  I have to say, I didn’t play all too much with the Cricut until CTMH came out with their exclusive cartridge…now I can’t stop!  I cannot believe what I have been able to create in just minutes thanks to this bug…

Here is a pillow box I made today in five minutes…yep, you heard me right.  Take a look…..

 

I used less than a sheet of B&T paper from the CTMH “Elemental” paper pack, dark chocolate and colonial white striped ribbon, opaque adhesive gems, one of the beautiful embellishments from the Pewter Mini-Medley pack, and a stamped image from one of the  Cricut cartridge coordinating stamp sets called “Celebration”. 

The paper flowers are super simple to make and look so pretty when complete. 

Let me know if you are interested in learning how to make your very own pillow box….classes will be scheduled soon so keep your eye out on the list of workshops that are upcoming! 

CTMH Art Philosophy: Truly Inspiring

I got my new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge on Friday and I have been exploring it all day.  What fun projects you can do with this great cartridge! 

I love the great box it comes in

 

I love flipping through the pages and seeing all the possibilities.  Then I saw this project pictured in the beginning of the booklet

and decided to give it a shot.  I thought this card was so pretty and just had to give it a try.  So here is my finished project

Love it!!!!  Within minutes I completed this great card and can’t wait to create more.  Let me show you how you can purchase your very own Cricut CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge bundle!  Contact me today valentino.danielle@yahoo.com

"Enjoy" Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers: Project Inspiration Autumn/Win...

If you are anything like me, you love adding dimension and "pop" to your scrapbook pages and other paper projects. Check out this great video clip to see how simple it is to use your Close To My Heart stamp sets and Cricut cartridge to help add something special to your artwork. Contact me for more information on how you can get your very own CTMH Cricut bundle