2 of a Kind Layout

Back in July I believe it was there was a CTMH project shown on Big Picture Classes website on one of there PJ Party nights. Well I didn't get around to making it back then but have completed it now so I thought I would share it with you. 

It is almost entirely made using the Artbooking Cartridge and a stamp set that that came in the bundle as well. It was a lot of fun to make and a good learning experience in how the Artbooking cartridge works.

This is the left page. One of the interesting features in using the Artbooking cart. is that you can pick a layout for example and anything you cut on the page in the handbook will cut using the same size on your dial. So in this case the suggested size was 11". So the overlay, title, banners and photo mats were all cut using 11" but as you can see they did not all cut at 11" in actual size. They cut in proportion to all the elements for this layout.
*the only change I made was because I wanted to use some stamps that coordinated with the arrow images I needed to change the dial size to what it said on the stamp carrier sheet and use the RDS button. Then they cut to match the stamp and the Dimensional Elements that were also a par of the Artbooking cart. bundle.

This is the right page. One other little trick I did was for the Sweet leaf photo mats instead of using 3 2 x 2 photos I placed a 4 x 6 behind the openings and trimmed the  top and bottom to fit. On the left page I really lucked out in that the kids lined up in the middle opening exactly! Now that doesn't happen very often. On the page above it was a scenery so it worked very easily.

I haven't done a whole lot with the Artbooking cart. yet but after making this layout I am very excited to work with it a lot more. I especially like that you can cut everything the size it says on the handbook page or you can change and cut any size you want. It is so versatile.

Stay tuned for more Cricut projects and more to come.

Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini Albums

CTMH has another Artbooking video. Check it out!

It isn’t every day that inspiration comes along, but loved ones have a way of sharing it just when you need it. With cuts from the inspiration–themed keys of the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge, your pages will say the things you can’t put into words yourself. Watch the video for ideas on combining your most treasured memories with borders, overlays, and other complementary shapes from the cartridge to make inspiring artwork of your own

Trim the tree Card

I am going to try and show some of the Christmas cards and layouts that I have been working on lately. My life has been crazy busy with all the Christmas Projects and gifts and decorating the house!! The time is flying by too! Hopefully I will complete everything on my list. lol

This card uses one of the new CTMH products. They are rhinestone Holiday shapes that match both a stamp set and Cricut cuts. So it is very quick to put such a beautiful card together. The stamp set has the size of the image and the page # where it is found in the Cricut handbook. So all you need to do is cut your images with the Art Philosophy cartridge then stamp the corresponding shapes with the Tim the tree stamp set. Lastly add the Holiday Shape around the outside of the stamped image. In this card both the trees and the star have the Holiday Shape attached to the stamped image.

Along the left side of this card I also used the stitching ruler and stitched a zigzag line using some grey floss. You could leave this step out though if you aren't a stitcher. You could stamp in that area from a stamp set tat has stitching images as another way of getting a similar look.

Finally using the Artbooking cartridge I cut the "Believe" using RDS and 1". This card is a great one for using all those scraps you have.

Thanks for stopping by. See you next time.

Supply List

4." x 5." Believe Card

 

Make It from Your Heart® Vol. 1: Pattern 24

A1149 My Acrylix® Trim the Tree

 

 

X7176B Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet

X5762 Lagoon Cardstock

 

Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad

Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks® Pad

Z2172 Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad

 

 

 

Z1701 Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment

Z1861 Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection

Z1910 Sparkle Holiday Shapes

 

Z1906 Cricut® Artbooking Collection

Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Cricut® Shapes:

Artbooking

 

1" Shift+Title (p. 74)

  

Art Philosophy

 

2" (cut 2, p. 31)

3/4" (p. 40) 

Artbooking Made Easy: Cross-Cartridge Collaboration

While each Cricut^® collection from Close To My Heart is a treasure trove all its own, together they offer an unmatchable selection of borders, overlays, photo mats, and much, much more! The thousands of both classic and trendy die-cuts found within this terrific trio will ensure that the projects you make are always uniquely your own. Mix ‘em, match ‘em, and love ‘em!

Artbooking Made Easy: Christmas Layouts

Pull out your Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge for some holiday hullabaloo on your Christmas layouts! Its themed borders, overlays, photo mats, and more hold plenty of cheery possibilities to brighten your albums. Trim your trims, ornament your ornaments, and have a holly jolly time making Christmas layouts that last—all with just two keys!
A quick way of putting together some beautiful Christmas layouts.

Artbooking Made Easy- Festive Mini Albums

If your photos from holidays past are haunting you by sitting untouched on your hard drive, now is the time to put them on display! With the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge, your photos will find a cozy home on the pages of a dazzling holiday mini album. In conjunction with the new Sparkle & Shine papers and embellishments, die-cuts from the Artbooking holiday-themed keys are just what you need to create merry and bright holiday projects.

Artbooking Made Easy--Everyday Layouts

Compared to holidays and special events, everyday life is where most memories are made. For capturing those seemingly average yet so important days, the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge has just what you need! Watch the video for ideas on how to rally shapes from a variety of themes to create original artwork celebrating your day-to-day activities.

Artbooking Made Easy- Designed Decor Flip Stand Album

Making home décor is easy with the Cricut^® Artbooking collection! Watch as various icons, shapes, and titles from the cartridge are used to make adorable pieces of artwork perfect for all the nooks in your home. Check out this video.

Artbooking Made Easy- Fall into Artbooking

You’ll fall for the Cricut^® Artbooking collection when you see what it can do for your autumn-themed projects. Its festive overlays, borders, shapes, and other autumn-themed pieces will give your layouts and cards just the warmth they need for this chilly season. Watch this video to see how.

Artbooking Made Easy: Halloween Mini Albums

Today is this weeks Artbooking video. This time just in time for Halloween it shows what can be done with the keys that reference Halloween. There are some interesting tricks and tips that you can use in no matter what layouts or projects you are making.

Artbooking Made Easy: Spooky Halloween Layouts

It’s easy to make your spider webs stand out, full moons float, and black cats bounce off the page with the Cricut^® Artbooking collection. Learn a few sweet techniques for using the Halloween-themed keys in this video.

Artbooking Made Easy : Summer Mini Album

Here is the second Artbooking cartridge video in the series. It is featuring a Summer Mini Album.

Mini albums can be made for so many different theme and events and is a quick fun way of showcasing such events. It is a little different than our 12 x 12 pages.

You can see more detail and pictures of the individual pages by going to Jeanette Lynton's site.
http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2013/09/artbooking-made-easy-summer-mini-albums.html

Enjoy the video!!!

"Artbooking Made Easy" CTMH video

Because our new Artbooking Cartridge is so different from most cartridges on the market, Close to my Heart is putting together a weekly video series from now through April 2014 to give us all some guidance and inspiration on how to best utilize this amazing new tool.  This is the first quick episode in the series and definitely worth watching for the adorable mini book they show!

Video Tutorial: How to make a layout using the new CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

Here is a fabulous video created by Close to my Heart for the Big Picture Class pajama party that was held on July 31st. Watch it for a great tutorial on how to use the new cartridge and create this terrific layout!



To make the screen larger once you have started playing it click on the bottom right  for a larger screen.

Isn't that a fantastic example of what can be done with this cartridge?? It is jam packed loaded with many images for scrapbookers , card makers and 3d Projects. There is something for everyone in this new cartridge. CTMH has done it again. All 3 of there cartridges are something you will reach for almost every time you are crafting. Have fun!!!

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CTMH new Artbooking Cartridge arriving soon.....

On August 1st CTMH 's new Idea Book will become live. In this new book amongst loads of other wonderful products is a new Cricut Cartridge called Artbooking!!! Cricut and CTMH has done it again. Just when you thought the  Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges were awesome now they have added Artbooking to their fantastic line up.  It is jam packed with images. You won't believe what you see. I have a copy of the handbook for you to take a look at what all is in this wonderful addition to the CTMH cartridges.

Take a look: