You know, Mother's Day is right around the corner... not this weekend (so don't panic yet), but it is the weekend after, May 8th. To make your card this year, most people will automatically pull up the MOTHER'S DAY 2010 Cricut Cartridge, if they have it, but there is an even better one that should have been named 'Mother's Day'... but it is called the FLORALS EMBELLISHED Cricut Cartridge.
Why FLORALS EMBELLISHED? I think that this cartridge has been dismissed at first glance by alot of people. So, I want to show you the 'secrets' of this cartridge... the PHRASES!!
This is a full cartridge with BASE images, LAYER 1 images, LAYER 2 images, SILHOUETTE images, SILHOUETTE BLACKOUT images, PHRASE images and SHADOW images.
Now, I'm not sure why Provo Craft named this cartridge "FLORALS EMBELLISHED" because I would have called it "ALL ABOUT MOTHER". All the phrases are for cards or layouts that you would make about your mother. Below is just the top row of the keypad, images 1 - 10.
Flower Phrase 1
Flower Phrase 2
Flower Phrase 3
Flower Phrase 4
Flower Phrase 5
Flower Phrase 6
Flower Phrase 7
Flower Phrase 8
Flower Phrase 9
Flower Phrase 10
Now for a one page layout that I made using two of the phrases above.
Below is a sample of the SILHOUETTE feature. So, don't be afraid of all the layers on the base images because you can cut the same image in only two cuts!
But I have to say... even though this flower (Flower 7 cut at 4.5") has EIGHT layers... it wasn't difficult and I love the finished look. I definitely would not recommend cutting them at small sizes though.
This "I LOVE YOU MOM" phrase was under the same key as the
flower above... I liked how the flower shapes are the same.
"WITH ALL MY HEART" is Flower Phrase 8 and would
work with several of the phrases.
You can find this cartridge at CRICUT for only $49.99. Don't forget that I am giving away a Cricut Mini this weekend!!! It's a great way to celebrate NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY on May 5th.
Creatively yours,
Tammytopper
38 comments:
This is an awesome cart and I've had my eye on it for a while now. Didn't know though that it had all these great phrases on it!! I love your lo, the pinks and greens are so beautiful together!! I also love all the cuts from this cart that you used
Ha! I thought the same thing when I opened this cartridge. Thanks for posting the "hidden talents" of this cart.
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com
Wow! I've never "really" looked at this cart and it looks just awesome. Didn't realize it had so many goodies for Mom. Love the way that you put it all together too!
I had no idea what this cartridge held. I'll be taking another look.
Thanks for the chance to win a mini.
Yvonne
I am one of those who didn't pay any attention to this cartridge. With the information you have given us, I will have to reconsider Florals Emblished. The little bird on you layout is so cute.
Wow, I had no idea what was on that cartridge. The layout is beautiful. Wish my mom was still here.
Beautiful LO, an eight layer flower, gorgeous! This cart is on my wish list, thanks for highlighting it's hidden treasures.
I have this cartridge and have used it alot for all of the pretty embellished floral cuts. I never realized that it had all of these great phrases as well! Thanks so much for showing us that it does! And just in time for Mother's Day too!
My Mom passed away 4.5 years ago and I miss her every day. Not only was she my Mom and my mentor, she was my friend. It is especially sad around Mother's Day but I got out of that depressed state last year by making a card set for a special friend of my Mom's. This year I made a special card for her, for each of my sisters and for my daughter because each is a special Mom. I never thought I needed this cartridge but now maybe I do. They would be great for some heritage type layouts and for a lot of other things. TFS.
Wow, I had no idea there were so many options on this cartridge. Time to take another look at it. thanks for sharing Tammy.
Leslie
cascrapper @gmail.com
I love this cart for all the flowers, but totally fogot about all the phrases! Thank you so much for the reminder! lindagk23ataoldotcom
I love all the phrases in this cart.I like it when you show all the "SECRETS" to a cart.My favorite is when you show us the handbook you can see what in a cart.Like all the layers, phrases, shadows,flowers & all the butterfly on this cart. TFS
You are so right. I had no idea how lovely the phases are on this cartridge and I never would have thought to use it for Mother's day.
That bird is beautiful. Thankyou so much for showing me all the hidden secrets of this cartridge.
Mari
Thanks for sharing this cartridge. I will have to take a closer look at it. Love the layout.
I have this cartridge and love allf the phrases too! Great layout! Love the colors!
This turned out really Pretty Tammy! I Like the pretty pastel colors for Mother's Day! :o)
Theresa
You are a wealth of info, thanks so much, would have never guess you could do all the with the cartridge.
Love it
Leanna
nannamohr@hotmail.com
I got this cart when it came out BECAUSE of the Mother's Day phrases, but I haven't used it yet. You can bet I will this year! Thanks for reminding me to get busy and get my card made. :)
I love your beautiful LO. Thanks for the chance to win the mini!
I had been intimidated with this cart. My first cut with this cart looked nothing like the image.
I do love the sentiments on this cart.
DawnRI
abosoffit@hotmail.com
I really love everything you showcased with this cartridge you definitely outdid yourself...awesome!
Thanks too for a chance at a most generous give away!! WOW!!!
I have owned this cartridge for some time, but I have never used it. Thank you for introducing it to me again.
Looks like a great cartridge with a lot of great phrases. Love the colors you chose.
Anne :)
anmatt1@aol.com
Thanks for the review on this cart, I hadn't really paid much attention to it before now!
Awesome layout! I love the cuts you did from the floral cartridge - I hadn't ever looked that one over - I love it!
Happy mother's day crafting!
Noelle
herzigfam@yahoo.com
WOW! Who knew? Thank you for opening our eyes to this great cartridge... I had no idea it was so cool. Yes, it will go on my list of wants!
Penny
redheadworking@earthlink.net
WOW, I had no idea!!!!! I too over looked this cartridge, I am definitely going to reconsider it!!!!!
Thanks!
So great to see "hidden" treasures on cartridges!
Thanks for highlighting
Pretty layout
Wow! This is a great cart! I wasn't interested in it at all before. Thanks for showing us the phrases and your beautiful layout!
Wow this IS a great cartridge. I may have to give this a second look after all. What great projects you created. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
Beautiful layout Tammy!
I have this cartridge and haven't used it yet. I think I'll use it to make cards for my mom and step mom!!! Your layout is so pretty!!!
Tammy, beautiful layout. I have this cart and have used it off and on for layouts and cards. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Saw your pics on FB today and Imust say, you are lookin' good :) You are an inspiration to us all.
Thanks for your detailed analysis of this cartridge. You are right--it is one that I had dismissed before. Now with your detailed explanation I will reconsider that decision! :) Thank you for sharing your projects!
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net
what a BEAUTIFUL LO Tammy!!!!!
thank you so much for sharing....
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
This cartridge is on my wish list!
Hi Tammy!
I have this cart, however I have not used it yet. Thanks for the pointers. Enjoy your blogs! Hope I win!
Angela Young
kissthecooktoday@gmail.com
WOW!!! Sorry I never checked this cartridge out. It's now on my gotta have list.
cool cartridge. love the project
rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com
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