More Scrap Cards –

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Cards, Close to My Heart, Cricut, CTMH, Stamping, Technique | 1 Comment

Every spring for the last 4 years, I’ve had an opportunity to travel with friends for 5 days of crafting & fun. When packing I decided I could easily pack enough projects to keep me busy for weeks. I also knew I love cutting into new paper, so I brought all the scraps from projects made on the Facebook Videos to help me use up those pieces. Not all of the cards were scraps, I think a couple of them were cuts from previous patterns that I lost so I got to make it up as I go.

I love the lilac on these cards. I cut them from the Flower Garden Cartridge! They are so easy. One button cut makes all 4 layers and you do a little dry embossing, pop dot the layers and wah lah!

Hope these give you some inspiration.

Happy Crafting!

Scrap Cards – Not as scary as they sound.

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Cards, Close to My Heart, CTMH, Stamping | 2 Comments

I was talking with another crafter a few weeks ago, and she mentioned that she has a hard time creating with out a pattern to follow. She even shared that she can not visualize how a project might look using other papers not used in the sample. This is foreign to me, but I have since learned it’s real for many crafters. (Who knew?) This lead me to the conclusion that using up “scraps” would be nearly impossible with out having a jumping off point. I will admit there are times that my muse is not flowing and creating scrap card after scrap card will deplete the little creativity I had. But I know that I will not be sending 5 cards to the same person, so I have no trouble doing the same (ish) pattern over and over again with the scraps I have laying around my craft table.

So, without further ado, here are some cards I created from scraps. I share them with you now in the hopes you too can find inspiration to create and clean up your scraps at the same time. 🙂

Hope these cards give you some inspiration!

Happy Crafting!

Card Workshop Video #3 & Artwork

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Cards, Close to My Heart, Cricut, CTMH, Pattern, Video, Workshop On the Go | Leave a comment

I had a lot of fun making these cards. For me it was whimsy meets style. I used the cricut cartridge Artbooking.

I have to say that I don’t always enjoy the tediousness of assembling the cricut cuts, but sometimes it’s a great project when I need to feel accomplished but the brain power is on low. Assembling these fell into that low brain power night.

The pattern is quick and easy and can be found here.

These cards use the green side of the paper so I went in a “boy” direction.

Now, these used the pink side of the paper so I went to the flowery side.

If you want help with the cutting guides, or the assembly, you can watch the video.

FB Live Card Workshop – Close to My Heart(CTMH)

Week #3 Card Set- Video Workshop guides are in the photo album Video #3 Feb 17th. Grab your cutter, paper pack(s), adhesive and join us in some crafty fun time.If you miss walking through the cuts, remember you can always watch the video later after it's over. To ensure you receive notices about my upcoming live workshop, like and follow my page https://www.facebook.com/CraftingWithAmanda/. Share this video with your crafty friends for entries into a drawing for a free close to my heart paper pack of your choice.

Posted by Crafting with Amanda Close to my Heart Consultant on Friday, February 17, 2017

Happy Crafting!

Scrapbook Workshop Video #3 & Artwork

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Close to My Heart, CTMH, Scrapbook, Video | Leave a comment

I took some artistic license to with this layout.

With the orientation of the photos, I liked this better.

Another take on this same pattern was sent to me from Judy who joined in making this during the live video. She too make the design work with her photos. Great job Judy!

Here is the artwork for the original design.

If you want to try this, the pattern is here and the video below will talk you through the cuts.

FB Live Scrapbook Workshop – Close to My Heart(CTMH)

Week #3 Scrapbooking -Video Workshop guides are in the photo album Video #3 Feb 17th. Grab your cutter, paper pack(s), adhesive and join us in some crafty fun time.If you miss walking through the cuts, remember you can always watch the video later after it's over. To ensure you receive notices about my upcoming live workshop, like and follow my page https://www.facebook.com/CraftingWithAmanda/. Share this video with your crafty friends for entries into a drawing for a free close to my heart paper pack of your choice.

Posted by Crafting with Amanda Close to my Heart Consultant on Friday, February 17, 2017

Happy Crafting!

Great Pattern (12 cards)

by CraftyAmanda in Artwork, Cards, Close to My Heart, Cricut, CTMH, Pattern | 1 Comment

Club night project used the new “Anniversary Cards” workshop guide. Everyone got to pick their own patterned paper & cardstock. I choose For Always for my bulk and one of my old favorites “Dutch Blue” for the cardstock. I really like this pattern as it doesn’t need a lot of different patterned papers. I don’t know about you, but I have lots of old paper packs that have big scraps. This pattern will be great for working through some of my old partial paper packs.

You can save and print these images, or if you click on the “Anniversary Card” link you can download the original PDF file. (I’ve been told the PDF prints much clearer.)

This first card represents all 6 cards I made from pattern 2. I had 6 of the polka-dotty flowers in my embellishment stash and used one on each card. Yea it’s a win/win. I get quick beautiful cards & use up a miniscule portion of my embellishment stash. Love how the butterfly accented this card. Looks even better in person.Love the mix of flowers on this one! Another butterfly, can’t lose with a butterfly (or balloon). These flowers are made from a beautiful white shinny vellum and add some elegance to this card. Almost didn’t want to give up this gorgeous butterfly, but it looked so perfect I had to use it!