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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Hello Pop Up Cards with Gift Holder

Hi all, it's Meg aka Stampin'Meg from Peacock Paperie Blog  to show you a couple of projects I made with the new CTMH Artise Cartridge. Love the act there are so many wonderful cuts on this cartridge.  It really is a must have cartridge.
 
I made this cute Gift Box to hold some cards.
 
Gift Box Directions -Pink Gingham Paper cut on p. 47  accent 3 @ fit to page sizing , repeat w/ SHIFT engaged Fold and glue box pieces together Label Trim-White paper cut p. 32 2 accent 2 @ 5”, engage shift and cut again w/pink paper Layer, fold, and glue to outside of box. Embellish with gems.
 
And then of course, I needed to make some cards too !
 
Cards Directions: Pink striped paper cut p.51 a accent 3 @ 4 ½ “ Light pink paper cut p.51 a accent SHIFT 3 @ 4 ½ “ Fold and glue pop up insert inside card- embellish w/ border punched strips of darker pink paper Front of card decoration- White paper cut p.35 5 accent 4 @ 2 ¾ inches, run through cuttlebug folder Pink Paper cut p.32 2 accent 3 @1 ½ “, ink edges and apply glitter to top of posey Green paper cut p.32 2 accent 3 SHIFT @ 1 ½ “ run through cuttlebug folder Glue white medallion to front of card then layer on leaf, flowers, gem, and bow. Decorate inside of card with posies also.
 
Thanks for looking at my project. 

Cricut Info & Supplies Used:
Designed by:  Meg
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression
Cricut Cartridges Used: Artiste
Other Supplies Used:  Die Cuts With A View Garden Party Paper Stack, Cardstock- pink, white, green Glitter, gems, ribbon bow, ink, lace border punch, embossing folders

31 comments:

  1. This is a great gift set!

    I still can't get over how many images and items are on the Artiste cart.

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  2. Cute little set. I can't believe how versatile this cart is either. I love the colors you chose. Pink is my favorite!

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  3. You make me want to pull this cartridge out and play with it. These are some great examples of what the cartridge has to offer. Definitely be bookmarking this for when I can play.

    Thanks for sharing, these are great projects.

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  4. Every time I see the cart used I want it more and more

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  5. I'm waiting for my Artiste cart to come in (any day now) and your project will be one of the first things I try! I often give gifts of premade cards, and I love that I can also give them a pretty way to store it!

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  6. Awesome set. What a perfect idea for a gift. Love the pop up cards. Great job. Thanks for sharing that idea. I'll have to break out Artise and play with it now.

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  7. Love the pop up card holder. Perfect place for those extra special cards. Wanting the Artise cartridge, so nice that you have it showcased here.

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  8. What a great gift set! Just received the Artiste cart, can't wait to use it. TFS

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  9. Cool idea!great color scheme!

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  10. WOW - that's a great idea! I just ordered Artiste...I can hardly wait for it to arrive.

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  11. How cute! Love your projects!!!

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  12. Cute card and holder :-) I need to take a look at this cart!!

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  13. I love these, I think I will try to make them. All you gals are so talented.
    Doreen aka Auntie Dene

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  14. I had no idea that sweet cardholder was on Artiste! I need to pull the cart out and start exploring!

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  15. What a great idea! Can't wait to get that cartridge! Hopefully very soon :-) Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Great project & I love, love, love the cardholder...getting excited to get my Artiste cart in a couple of weeks! Thanks for sharing!!

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  17. With designs like these, this cartridge will soon be my favorite....thanks for sharing.

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  18. Love your project, might have to look at that cart again!

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  19. LOVE how you decorated this one! I cannot wait to try out this card on the cartridge--but there are sooooo many cuts to do first! lol...

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  20. I can't wait to get my Artiste cartridge now! I love the cardholder and your card turned out great!

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  21. I love your gift card holder and lovely cards. (That cut for the gift card holder has intrigued me since I first saw it on the cart -- so glad you used it!!)

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  22. Ooo... that box is super duper cute!

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  23. Love the card holder and your card.

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  24. thats awesome! gonna have to check that out! I love that cart!

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  25. Very nice card set. Love that box cut.

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  26. Love that box. I had no idea that was on the Artiste cartridge. I guess I need to check it out again. Nice cards too.

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  27. Such cute projects! I really love the card holder. I love the way you finished it!

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  28. I LOVE your holder! I NEED this cart! TFS

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  29. What a great gift idea. TFS!

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