First off, though, let's start with a giveaway:
I am giving away a Pack Your Bags Cricut Cartridge in honor of summer vacation starting!
How can you win?
1) Leave a comment letting me know your favorite Cricut cartridge of today's release.
2) Subscribe or follow the blog.
That's it!
Winners will be announced Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and winners have two weeks to claim their prize.
Now, onto the releases, which are on sale on cricut.com - just click the cartridge title to head over there!
1) Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge - my favorite of the release!
I embellished the frame with some rhinestones above and below layered two of the word art selections (Family and celebrate) to create a title. The layered swirls and journaling tag are also from this Sophisticated Cricut cartridge.
Finally, this "T" frame is part of an entire lower case and upper case alphabet. Forgive the deep blue - it doesn't look like that in real life.
This 12" x 12" layout uses one of the background irons combined with Anna Griffin papers and embellishments.
4) Cricut Phrases Cartridge - Three sets of layered phrases and one set of coordinating cards/tags/shapes cover all occasions you would need for scrapbooking and card making.
I need a gift bag for Father's Day on Sunday and thought this "You da Man" word art was funny and definitely unusual! This bag also includes all kinds of stars cut out from this cartridge as there is a whole feature key with layered shapes and cards to go with the phrases. The flourishes coming off the large star are from the Cricut Essentials cartridge (the corner looked funny unadorned...). Paper by Core'dinations.
5) Cricut Summer Celebrations Cartridge - Three designers with quite different styles contributed to make this summer themed cartridge. Has a card feature, tag feature and lots of word art also.
Hey, a Father's Day card to go with the bag above. OK, the color schemes don't match BUT the sentiments go together! This is actually an easel card made in A2 size. Below you see it flattened and then propped up. Paper by Close to My Heart.
6) Cricut Autumn Celebrations Cartridge - Same three designers as Summer Celebrations make up this fall themed cartridge. Note the more grown up looking images, for those of you who aren't into cutesy.
This 5" x 5" card uses one of the word art plaques on the cartridge and paper by DCWV.
Head over to see Melanie's fabulous projects at Courtney Lane Designs. She also has a great giveaway!
Want to see more of my projects? Click HERE to see my gallery!
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It is hard to pick a favorite but think my number one choice is the Phrases Cartridge and number two is the Creative Memories Traveler Cartridge. Love the projects from each cartridge.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite would have to be the Travelers cartridge, but they are all really great!
ReplyDeleteljhfulton2@hotmail.com
You Rock!!! Love the Father's Day Ideas but love the phrase cart. Need the Pack Your bags one tho, please please please!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Creative Memories Traveler Cartridge. I am addicted to anything that reminds me of Hawaii. It will be great for the many pages I have to do.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog. Wish I had time do do all the projects. I'm archiving them for "someday". Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI loved the summer and autumn celebrations carts. Lots of fun images.
ReplyDeletepatpionkeathotmaildotcom
although I love them all. I have to say my fav is the Theresa Collins one.
ReplyDeleteKate
I really like the Ornamental 2 one..I never gotten to use the first one. The second one looks more elagant than the first.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Spohisticated cartridge. It's everything-Paris, Louisiana, formailty. I am buying this cartridge for sure. Thanks for sharing! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI think the Ornamental Iron 2 is my favorite from this release. They all look like fun though Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteamyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
I'm really looking forward to teresa collins Sophisticated cartridge. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI want the phases cart Please!! When will these carts be available and where?
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the cute cards!!
I like the autumn celebrations cartridge best. I like that it cuts out cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects and I love all the new cartridges, I think my fav is the Autumn Celebrations, that is my favorite time of year!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a great release! My favorite is the Creative Memories Traveler Cartridge. There are soooo many things that I can already think to do with it. Thanks for all the inspiration that you give us each week.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose, but if I have to -- Creative Memories traveler because we love the beach!
ReplyDeleteLove all the new cartridges! The Teresa Collin, Ornamental Iron 2 and the Phrases cartridges are call me! Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects.
ReplyDeletemY FAVE WOULD HAVE TO BE THE #2. i LOVE ANYTHING ABOUT SUMMER. ALSO I REALLY WANT PACK YOUR BAGS I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT TO GO ON SALE AND IT STILL HASN'T SO NOW i AM A FOLLOWERS AND A SUBSCRIBER!
ReplyDeleteemmittandcrystal@hughes.net
I love them all but since i live in florida my fav is traveler.
ReplyDeleteGotta be Pack Your Bags because I LOVE to do just that!
ReplyDeleteLove them all but I really like the traveler
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the phrases and as a card maker I can see using that one over and over...The Traveler one is a great one too...I love all of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity! First - Teresa Collins (Sophisticated); Second - Ornamental Iron 2 (my granddad used to work in ornamental iron); Third - Phrases. Ah-h-h-h-h, love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteWow this is a hard one...love them all and love your designs from each cart! Really tough to decide on one since I like everyone for a different reason. I guess I'll say Sophicated. Thank you for the great give-a-way!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is a toss up between Sophisticated and Fabulous Phrases...only because I think I can get a lot of usage out of it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Nicole T.
As always fantastic projects!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Ornamental Iron 2! Love, love, love your blog!
ReplyDeleteMCF'S Mimi
Actually I'm quite disappointed in the big Hoo-ha about these late releases from last month. To me they are all a re-hash from previous releases and older cartridges. Maybe I'm wrong, 'cause I'm still new to this craft and spend Waaaay too much time collecting carts than using them, but how many keys, mirrors, ice cream cones, cupcakes, cars, boats, etc... do we need? Maybe it's a personal thing. Shoot, I had LIAB, but still bought Luau and would LOVE to have the Pack Your Bags cart. Gotta love palm trees... :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps I would like the new carts better if the images were actually big enough to see clearly, and to see the full content as well. The last several months new releases still have no digital booklets.
Also, I'm having the devil of a time finding the last few releases locally here in So. Cal. What's up with that?
Anyway, sorry for the rant, the projects you make from these carts are really what sells them to me. Thanks for enabling me! :)
mousemomma at gmail dot com
Phrases is my favorite of the new releases.
ReplyDeleteAnother great give away. I think Summer Celebrations is my favourite as it has some Canadian content. Yeh!
ReplyDeleteMy fave cart of this release is the phrases cart! I have to, have to, have to have it!
ReplyDeleteI love the Creative Memories cartridge but I also love that there are Canadian images on the Summer Celebrations cartridge!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, I think the Traveler one is my favorite of this release!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the ornamental iron 2..I love the way you can use if in the background!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is the best release in a while! I love them all! I think "pack your bags" is my fave though. Would be even better to win :) Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI just got my new cricut, so I do not have any cartridges yet. I love the Creative Memories Renisaunse and look forward to the new Traveler
ReplyDeleteMy favorite new release is the Phrases cartridge!
ReplyDeleteI like the Autumn Celebrations!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
LizW in TX
I really like them and want them all. However I am really lusting for the Theresa Collins's Sophisticated cartridge. It is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeletediane at weismanfamily dot net
Love, love, love the Phrases cartridge! If I don't win it...I'm definately gonna buy it!
ReplyDeleteI love the Theresa Collins cartridge. I do a lot of scrapping layouts and the designs would be perfect. Thanks for sharing all this information.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the summer one the best. Very nice and all around cart. I can see a lot of nice summer pages comming together with this one.
ReplyDeleteLuria
All the new cartridges are inspiring, but I'm partial to the Ornamental Iron 2. Would love to have it!
ReplyDeletebarbsargentdotgmail.com
MY FAVORITE IS OF COURSE, THE TERESA COLLINS SOPHISTICATED CARTRIDGE...LOVE THE FONTS AND THE COLORS.
ReplyDeleteWANT THAT ONE BAD!!
MICKEY
I love the Teresa Collins sophisticated cartridge!! It is something that would spark my imagination!! thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like all of them, but I think Teresa Collins and ornamental irons are my favs.
ReplyDeleteCan't choose a favorite - I'm torn between the Summer Celebrations and Traveler. Must be the time of year!
ReplyDeletebhadder at mei dot net
Love the Traveller Cricut cartridge! How much fun would it be for summer vakays!!
ReplyDeleteI really like Summer Celebrations, it has patriotic images for the fourth. My stepson just graduated Marine boot camp, so I could use them in my scrapbooks.
ReplyDeleteI love Theresa and Ornamental cartridges. Thanks for the chance to win. By the way, A wonderful site.
ReplyDeleteI can't pick I love the sophisticated one and the travel one! Plus after seeing your projects there are a couple others ones I want to add to my wishlist lol. TFS
ReplyDeleteTara
thecreativeprincess(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love both the Celebrations carts - Summer would be Number One with Autumn a close second. Thanks for the great previews!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a hard one to decide! I guess I would have to pick the summer celebrations.
ReplyDeleteI like the Theresa Collins cart the best but I don't think it is a must have at this point.
ReplyDeleteKris
dietzrobles at yahoo dot com
WOW! They are look wonderful. My favorite would have to be the Autumn celebrations. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCindy Lou
Endurapuppy at yahoo dot com
Hello! I would have to save my "favorite" of all releases is the Cricut Phrases Catridge...but they are all SO cute and I would love them all :):)
ReplyDeleteflerdee01@gmail.com
hi.. summer is the best. the childran playing out. in the fresh air. my children are 14 16 18 a bit old now..hugs julie xx
ReplyDeletejulie.lazenby@ymail.com
Love the project. Am thinking Ornamental Iron 2 gets my vote for now.
ReplyDeleteWow wonderful projects. I love your project summer is for me...hugs julie x x
ReplyDeletejulielazenby@ymail.com
I like Summer Celebrations because it has many themes. It was a tough decision though. I always want them all!
ReplyDeleteI love the new Traveler cartridge. I think b/c I love to travel I'm a collector of anything travel related. I've been drooling over the Pack Your Bags cartridge, hope to get it soon, unless I win this one ;)
ReplyDeleteI would have to say Teresa Collins Sophisticated, Autumn and Phrases. I have three favorites as you can see. Amazing carts this time around.
ReplyDeleteLove the Ornamental Iron 2 carr. I am addicted to the frames and swirles!
ReplyDeleteI need another 3 jobs to keep up with all these awesome carts!! Love 'em all but really lovin' the Phrases and Autumn Celebration carts. Looking forward to getting those!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the great projects you make with the new carts.
gaudet5 at rogers dot com
Ooooh....those look like some great ones!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the Travler cart. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite: Creative Memories Traveler Cricut Cartridge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
juliatf at hotmail.com
Teresa Collins Sophisticated...Can use it on soooo many LO or cards...love it!
ReplyDeleteOh so many to love.Picking only one, it would have to be the CM's Traveler. Summer is my favorite time of year w/ so many trips tothe beach.
ReplyDeletecowbelleru@sbcglobal.net
I couldn't wait to order Phrases and Ornamental Irons 2, they were both so great!!! Now, though, I'm really starting to like the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cartridge as well. It's so hard to choose, isn't it????? Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love (and must have) the creative memories traveler cartridge!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects!
Jamie
Oohlalapaperie at gmail dot com
Oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com
It's so hard to choose, they are all so great! But since I have to choose one I'd say Phrases would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that summer celebrations is my favorite but the Teresa one is a close second. TFS and for a chance to win this cartridge. God Bless
ReplyDeletePS I am a follower and subscriber to your blog. I love all the fun stuff you come up with.
I love the Traveler cart!! I also love the County Fair from the last release. You are an inspiration!!
ReplyDeletetaphnenelson@gmail.com
Hi Love your blog! Very inspiring and current! My favorite new release is pack your bags! So pertinent to the upcoming summer. My 12 yo daughter is going on a 12 day trip to Western Canada without me and I want to document all her pictures in a special scrapbook when she returns.... I think this cart would be perfect Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great ones to choose from but I think SOPHISTICATED is my favorite this time. Hope your husband is enjoying his day.
ReplyDeleteI think Traveler is my favorite, although I like them all! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your projects, they are great!
Keisha
keisha_hartt@hotmail.com
I really like the phrases cart! And the TC cart, of course! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how a person could pick a favorite. I like them all but if I had to pick it would be the Phrases or the Traveler. I love the cards and pages displayed too. I wish I could afford to buy all the cartridges.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hard choice for me between Ornamental Iron 2 and Theresa Collins Sophisticated. I love the swirls but I also love the crowns as I'm a Princess at heart. Thanks for giving me the chance to win Pack your bags.
ReplyDeleteanticil at comcast dot net
I think my favorite cartridge is Creative Memories Traveler Cricut Cartridge, at first I thought I would say that Pack Your Bags is all most equal to 1st.
ReplyDelete~Kim
follower
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
They are all super cute but I love the Sophisticated cartridge!
ReplyDeleteI love to see the new cartridges each month.
ReplyDeleteKaren
o2bnxtc@hotmail.com
I love the Teresa Collins cartridge and also Ornamental Iron 2---can't pick a favorite. Love your blog too.
ReplyDeleteMost excited for the Traveler cart because I love trips!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to see so many choosing at their favorites some of the cartridges I just really didn't care for. But that's the beauty of the Cricut system - there's something for everyone. I most liked the Summer Celebrations.
ReplyDeleteI like the CM Traveler one best so far.
ReplyDeleteLove the Teresa Collins cartridge
ReplyDeleteLoving the Theresa Collins cart. So many wonderful project and card ideas are floating through my head after seeing this! Love the embellishments on your scrapbook page. Great job!
ReplyDeleteKaren
kpstampinup@yahoo.com
I love the Summer celebrations cartridge. There are a lot of od possibilities out there to meke with that cartridge.
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but my favorites are CMs Traveler & Phrases.... can't wait until I have them in my hands!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing & the chance to win!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com
well for me and a must have is Ornamental Iron 2 cartridge.. i'm thinking of all the things i could do with it many for the chance hugs julie xx
ReplyDeletejulielazenby@ymail.com
I may be a little bias as a CM consultant, but my favorite is the Traveler available on thru a CM consultant. It has a lot of die cuts and several fonts on it.
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! For me it is close between the Sophisticated and the Ornamental iron 2! But they are all terrific!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I love the Autumn Celebrations cartridge.. Thanks so much for the opportunity!!!
ReplyDeleteebryan25@gmail.com
I think I would choose the Ornamental Iron 2 although the Theresa Collins is very nice also.
ReplyDeleteI love all your creations. My first favorite is Autumn Celebrations then Phrases.
ReplyDeleteHi Joy. My favorite is Celebrate Autumn. I like Ornamental Iron 2, it is elegant.
ReplyDeleteRenee'
luvmycricut@yahoo.com
Hi, I love the TC Sophisticated cart, it is so elegant and beautiful, I love the baby card and the layout you did, thanks for sharing, Madie
ReplyDeleteThis is a difficult one to decide for me. I love both the summer and autumn celebration cartridges and will probably end up getting both of them before all is said and done.
ReplyDeleteBarbara R
My favorite of this bunch is Autumn Celebrations because I don't yet have any like it. Like alot of other Cricut Lovers, though, I can honestly say that they are all favorites at one time or another . I'd love to own them all !
ReplyDeleteI really love the pack your bags!
ReplyDeleteTraveller and Summer celebrations are tied for fave!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.dblowesatsympaticodotca
I love both the summer and autumn celebration carts. I would probably get more use out of the autumn one. I don't do a lot of card making in the summer so a lot of my summer carts never get used. Thanks for sharing all the new carts and projects.
ReplyDeleteKgrin
The traveller one is my favourite, I have lots of vacation photos to scrap and I really love this one it would compliment my pages so well! : )
ReplyDeletePack your bags, or traveler are my FAVS!!! I wish I could have them ALL....
ReplyDeleteIt was really hard to pick one favorite. I like pieces from all of them : ) If I have to pick, I think I will pick the Phrases Cartridges. I would use more of the phrases than some of the items on the other cartridges. Love your cards though.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Autumn and Summer Celebrations! Would lov the chance to win, thank yoU!
ReplyDeleteAll of these cartridges are fantastic. I see many possibilities and inspirational projects I can incorporate myself, but by far I love the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge.
ReplyDeleteI am so wanting all the new cartridges that are out, even the lite ones they are just the coolest. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteKathlene
Gotta say my fave is the Traveler cartridge. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the Traveler cart the best this time. sarah.quillen@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to go with the Phrases cartridge... so nice to have it all laid out for you!
ReplyDeleteJennifer B
jmb62008 at yahoo dot com
So many great new cartridges all the time! My fingers are crossed to win this one!
ReplyDeleteOh man so many great cartridges this release!! Might need them all :) But I think my favorite is the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge!!
ReplyDeletesarabanister13@gmail.com
I follow your blog :)
ReplyDeletesarabanister13@gmail.com
I love the sophisticated cartridge!
ReplyDeleteLove the Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridge. What an awesome addition to the Cricut family! Thanks so much for the giveaway. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough decision, but I would have to agree with you...the Teresa Collins cart looks like it would be so much fun! My daughters would love it!
ReplyDeleteI like them all, but probably Theresa Collins is my favorite. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteI love Teresa Collins and phrases. Due to scrapping mostly vacations, Pack your bags is really great!!
ReplyDeleteI love the sophisticated cart! Just love those elegant and versitile images. Also love the Autumn celebrations.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Teresa Collins cartridge!
ReplyDeletei love the ornamental iron 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love pack your bags!! I also like travler too! All the new carts look useful...that means I just might have to get them all..oh darn!
ReplyDeleteCheryl B.
I like the two celebrations carts.
ReplyDeletepatpionkeathotmaildotcom
All the new carts are great! I'd love any of them, but I have to say that I really do like the Teresa Collins cart the best. Thanks for the chance to win and all the inspiration on your blog!
ReplyDeleteCraftelicious.blogspot.com
Those are all great projects! My fav is Ornamental Iron 2.
ReplyDeleteTERESA COLLINS IS MY FAVORITE. REALLY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM ALL.
ReplyDeleteJust like you, my fav was the Teresa Collins Sophisticated!! Love her and her style! Classic! TF the chance to win! Love your work!!
ReplyDeletejordanbev5@yahoo.com
I love the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge and the Cricut Ornamental Iron 2 Cartridge! Love them there both so precious!
ReplyDeleteI love the Teresa C. Cartridge!! It's so original and there isn't any others out there like it. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new cartridges especially the Summer Celebrations. I look forward to receiving the e-mail everyday.
ReplyDeleteI really like Ornamental Iron 2, but they are all great.
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite cart of this new release is the Teresa Collins Sophisticated cart. And I love the layout that you did with it! I really like the Ornamental II cart and would love to take a closer look at the Phrases cart, too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLuvs2scrap at aol dot com
My favorite is the Creative Memories cartridge Traveler. Phrases looks good too.
ReplyDeleteOh my....the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge is my fave!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like Summer Celebration. Summer is too short and this cartridge will help me to extend my favortie time of the year. mapperlmutter@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLOVE Love love Traveler! Fabulous art! Mahalo for the op to win!
ReplyDeleteWho won the cartridge?
ReplyDeleteWho won?????
ReplyDeleteI went straight out and bought the Teresa Collins cartridge but I would have bought the CM cartridge as well if they were available in Australia.
ReplyDeleteMy pick would be Phrases and the Summer Celebrations is a very close 2nd. Thanks for giving updates on the new cartridges -- it is very helpful. Also, thanks for a chance to win one, I would love to add it to my very small collection.
ReplyDeletelafaellis85@twlakes.net
Wow, lots of great new carts! I think the summer celebrations cart is going to be on my must have list!!!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn