[Video]Christmas in July Ho Ho Ho Card

It's Christimas in July!

I wanted to feature one of my favorite Christmas cards I have ever made using the Close to My Heart Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge Bundle  This cartridge is retiring soon as is the stamp set!

And then I remembered a card I seen on Pinterest that had a beard and Santa suit and figured that would be a perfect topper to the "Ho Ho Ho" card.

This card measures 4-1/4"x 5-1/2" and was super fast to put together (see video farther down on how to do that).

Here are the cuts I used from the Close to My Heart Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge Bundle (retiring soon):

Notice the card and envelope sizing above for the different machines!

And from the Cricut Craft Room Basics (although there are many cartridges with a similar shape):

Here's another view:

Here's some more info about the soon to be retiring Close to My Heart Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge Bundle:

- There is a full font which is very cute
- 50 pop up cards with coordinating icons
- icons, shapes and phrases to coordinate
- 50 cards that create a scene or are swing cards (!)
- 100 quick and easy layered sentiment cards
- 100 sleeve and overlay cards (see video)
- 100 card fronts that could be used as Picture My Life (or Project Life) cards

That's 400 total cards PLUS a font! 
Plus it also comes with 3 stamp sets and a package of white cardstock.

Got to have the Cartridge Bundle? You can purchase it right here at my Close to My Heart shopping page!

I also used the soon to be retiring Close to My Heart Perfect Fit -Holidays stamp set on the inside:

Check out the video below to see how to make this card (click HERE if you can't see the video):

I haven't done one of these in awhile and won't be doing one again for awhile after this month SO...if you want to take advantage of this offer, now is the time!

Limited time offer: 
- Place a $50+ Close to My Heart order HERE and then:

- get a FREE mystery stamp set valued between $10-$30 

I will ship the stamp set to you separately!

How can you get it?
1) Place an order $50+ HERE
2) I will ship the mystery stamp and catalog out to you separately!

Offer only good from me, not Close to My Heart!

WHOOP! This is limited time only - supplies are limited so don't delay! Order early for the $30 and $18 level mystery stamps!

This month, HUNDREDS of items are retiring to get ready for the new annual catalog coming out next month!

Get your retiring items HERE!

Below you can see some of the major items going:

Don't miss out!


* See the Close to My Heart catalog HERE
* Order Close to My Heart HERE 
* Join My Close to My Heart team HERE 
* See the Vivi Jewelry Catalog HERE 
* Join Vivi Jewelry HERE 

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Artistry Cricut Joy Christmas Card

Good morning sweet friends!

It's another "joy" Christmas card today! The best thing about being named "Joy" is there are always a lot of items with my name on it at this time of year. LOL! Including today's card...

I made this card using the new Close to My Heart Artistry Cricut cartridge. It has some really great banners on it and I decided to slice the word "joy" into one of the banners to make a holiday card.

I have included the Design Space file below and a video on how to slice which is short and clear!

The cuts are all from the Artistry cartridge and are sized as follows:

The card is 5" x 5".

The wreath is 4-1/2".

The banner is 4".

I love how the red enamel gems brighten up the holly wreath - I think they totally make the card!

Products Used:

The new Artistry Cricut Cartridge Bundle is now available from Close to My Heart! 

Something new this year is that they are offering the cartridge in 2 forms:
-The digital form is $79 (purchase HERE) and comes with a digital code in the mail that works with Cricut Craft Room and Design Space. No actual cartridge and booklet is sent.
-The regular cartridge and booklet form is $99.


Both forms come with the 3 stamp sets and a pack of new yummy cardstock colors!

Red enamel Gems in 3 tones of red (love these!):

Click HERE to get the Design Space file for this card!

How to slice using the Cricut Design Space software - check out the video below (or click HERE if you can't see it):


Check out our new Stamp of the Month - So cute for the coming year!

You can order on my shopping site HERE.  

* See the Close to My Heart catalog HERE
* Order Close to My Heart HERE 
* Join My Close to My Heart team HERE 
* See the Vivi Jewelry Catalog HERE 
* Join Vivi Jewelry HERE 

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Artbooking Cricut Joy Christmas Card

This 4" x 4" "Joy" card was made using the Artbooking Cricut cartridge, pop dots and a few gems! WHOOP! Super easy!

The different thing I did with the card was to cut out the "joy" from the red piece and then pop it up using pop dots. I glued the inner piece of the "o" and the "y"s to the cream piece.

When that red piece is popped up, the whole card takes on a new look and dimension. It just feels better - more substantial and elegant!

The "joy" was cut from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge at 2-3/4".

Products Used:
Cricut Artbooking Cartridge Bundle:

Sparkles Clear Assortment:

Check out our new Stamp of the Month - So cute for the coming year!

You can order on my shopping site HERE.  

* See the Close to My Heart catalog HERE
* Order Close to My Heart HERE 
* Join My Close to My Heart team HERE 
* See the Vivi Jewelry Catalog HERE 
* Join Vivi Jewelry HERE 

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Artbooking Cricut Noel Cards - You pick which you like!

Today's Christmas cards use the Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut cartridge for the background overlays pieces, as well as the font. 

I started off planning to just make the teal and pink card but quickly decided it would be fun to do both kinds (traditional and modern/funky) and see what you guys thought!

Using the Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut cartridge, I cut the images above.  The font was used in the red/green card.  What's nice about this size of card (4" x 8") is that they fit into a business sized envelope.

For the teal/pink card, I used the font from the Close to My Heart Artiste cartridge (click HERE to buy).  I liked its blocky, modern feel (sizing above).  You probably don't need to use real dial size with the Artiste cartridge but for consistency, I did.  No harm, no foul.

Using the geometic rings Cuttlebug folder, I embossed the background circles on the red/green card.

I have a glittering technique shown in the video below so be sure to check it out!

See the video below on how to make these cards (click HERE if you can't see the video):




Products Used:
Cricut Artbooking Cartridge Bundle:

Cricut Artiste Cartridge Bundle:

Check out our new Stamp of the Month - So cute for the coming year!

You can order on my shopping site HERE.  

* See the Close to My Heart catalog HERE
* Order Close to My Heart HERE 
* Join My Close to My Heart team HERE 
* See the Vivi Jewelry Catalog HERE 
* Join Vivi Jewelry HERE 

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Art Philosophy Cricut Bird Christmas Card

Today's Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge A2 sized Christmas card uses a simple design to pack a punch!

I love a simple design and with the measurements I show below, you can use those to make many different cards because lots of things fit in a scallop circle - like Cricut cuts, initials, flowers, etc.

Check out these measurements so you can make this card also!

The scallop circle and other circles were cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge at the sizes shown.

Products Used:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Close to My Heart Merry Merry Stamp Set:

White Pines Paper Pack:

Gold Shimmer Trim:

I'm excited because today I am flying out to Salt Lake City for Close to My Heart's album retreat. This is something they have for consultants only and it's my first one. I am looking forward to doing some scrapbooking this weekend and spending some time with my friends!

I'll have some photos up about the event later - it promises to be a blast!!

Check out our new Stamp of the Month - So cute for the coming year!

You can order on my shopping site HERE.  

* See the Close to My Heart catalog HERE
* Order Close to My Heart HERE 
* Join My Close to My Heart team HERE 
* See the Vivi Jewelry Catalog HERE 
* Join Vivi Jewelry HERE 

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Easy Glittery Artistry Cricut Christmas Card

This fast elegant Christmas card is so easy to make using the new Close to My Heart Artistry Cricut cartridge!

This card is 4-1/2" square and covered with some fun red glitter paper. I used glue dots to adhere the cream colored piece (cut at 4"x4") because sometimes it's hard to stick things to glitter paper.

Finally, I cut this Christmas word art from the Close to My Heart Artistry Cricut cartridge at 3-3/4". I used liquid glue to adhere it.

DONE!

Product Used:

The new Artistry Cricut Cartridge Bundle is now available from Close to My Heart! 

Something new this year is that they are offering the cartridge in 2 forms:
-The digital form is $79 (purchase HERE) and comes with a digital code in the mail that works with Cricut Craft Room and Design Space. No actual cartridge and booklet is sent.
-The regular cartridge and booklet form is $99.

Both forms come with the 3 stamp sets and a pack of new yummy cardstock colors!



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Cricut Christmas Stocking Winter Frolics QUICK Card

It's Throwback Thursday!

I cut this super cute stocking at 5" from the Cricut Winter Frolics Cartridge.  My card was sized at 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and opens at the bottom, although you could have it open to the side.

I used various glittery papers from Reminisce and DCWV.  My background was run through the Cuttlebug with the Sparkle embossing folder.

I used the Close to My Heart December 25th Stamp Set (coordinates with the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge):

Card Recipe:
1) Fold red cardstock 4-1/4" x 11" paper in half to form 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card.
2) Adhere piece of 4" x 5-1/4" white cardstock to inside.
3) Run piece of 4" x 5-1/4" white cardstock through Cuttlebug with embossing folder.  Adhere to front of card.
4) Cut stocking from Cricut Winter Frolics Cartridge at 5", all layers using glittery papers and adhere to front of card.
5) Stamp "Do Not Open" onto white cardstock.  Trim and mount onto green paper.  Adhere to front.
6) Attach red bow to stocking.

In December, when you spend $50+, you can pick up any sized "C" or "D" sized stamp set from the Annual Inspirations large catalog for just $10. 

SHOP Close to My Heart!

I've had a lot of questions about how exactly to get the $10 stamp sets so I made a quick video for you to watch (click HERE if you can't see the video):

 
SHOP Close to My Heart!

See the Cricut Compatible Stamp Sets HERE!

And when you spend that same $50+, you can pick up the

December stamp of the month, shown above, for just $5!

You can order on my shopping site HERE.

New Giveaway:

New Rare Close to My Heart Stamp Giveaway!

How can you win?

1) Leave a comment below - If you watched the video, do you like the magnified cursor look? Yay or nay? I'm trying some new things in an effort to improve my videos.
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Winner will be announced on December 14, 2014 and has two weeks to claim prize.  U.S. Residents only, please, over 18.  Void where prohibited.

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