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No matter what project you are working on, the Art Philosophy cartridge has a shape for you! With several pennant shapes to choose from, all you have to do is choose which to use!

Shape Instructions: Cut these simple pennants by setting your size dial to 5” and then pushing the second key from the right on the third row. To top it off, set your size dial to 3 ¾” and push the second button from the left on the bottom row to cut the decorative oval shape. Trim the bottom and top pieces off and attach it to your pennant base.
October 20, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #19

When you use your Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out an envelope for your card, you can make an easy lining for your envelope by cutting the same envelope ¼” smaller on a coordinating B&T or cardstock. Trim off the side and bottom flaps and glue the lining inside the outer envelope before inserting your card. Little details like this can have a big impact on the recipient.

Shape Instructions: For the square envelope, push the “font layer” feature key, followed by shift, and the second key from the right on the top row. The size dial was set at 4 ¾” for this envelope, and 4 ½” for the lining. Refer to page 29 in the Cricut booklet.
October 19, 2011

Cricut Shape A Day #18

Don’t you just love a few well-placed butterflies? These beautiful wings work wonders for this door hanger. And yep, they were all cut with the Cricut.

Shape Instructions: Add an intricate layer to your butterfly wings by pressing the “layer” feature key, then shift, and then the fifth button from the left on the fourth row. The large butterfly on this project is 2”. See page 55 in the Art Philosophy booklet.

October 18, 2011 - DH

Cricut Shape A Day #17

It’s hard to pick a favorite from among the Art Philosophy flowers featured on today’s layout. Each flower you see was cut using the Cricut cartridge, and most were stamped with a stamp set that features six coordinating images – Hooray Bouquet (D1491). The end result is irresistible!

Shape Instructions: You’ll find these flowers on pages 29, 48, and 57 of your Cricut booklet. If you already have the Hooray Bouquet stamp set, you can find the appropriate sizes printed right on the carrier sheet.

October 17, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #16

You may recognize this tag from the card I shared on day one. Now the tag is stand-alone and adorned by some more Cricut-cut shapes! You’ll notice that the green flourish on the center tree was made using the piece cut from the tree layer on the left. It’s like getting two shapes in one!

Shape Instructions: For the top layer piece, push the “Layer” feature key, shift, and then the first key on the second row. Refer to page 31 in the booklet.

October 16, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #15

Ready for more 3D excitement? The Art Philosophy cartridge can also cut this fun take-out box for you! It makes for a great container, or just a nice-looking decoration for your shelf.

Shape Instructions: Size 10 ¾”; Push  the “Font layer” feature key, then shift, and then the fourth key from the left on the top row. You can see this on page 24 of your booklet.

Cricut Shape A Day #14

The Art Philosophy cartridge brings a whole new set of possibilities to your artwork. The intricate cutting on these doilies would have been impossible with scissors, or even a craft knife. The Cricut makes it a piece of cake.

Shape Instructions: The largest of the doilies was cut at 5 ½”. Push the “Font layer” feature key, then shift, and then the third key from the right on the bottom row. Make sure you reduce your speed setting on these intricate cuts for the best results. Look at page 68 in the Art Philosophy booklet.

October 14, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #13

One of my favorite things about the Art Philosophy cartridge is combining the Cricut shapes with coordinating stamp images. The sentiment on this card comes from the Holiday Cheer stamp set (B1381) and this image fits perfectly on one of the Art Philosophy shapes. Cricut and My Acrylix stamps – what a great combination!

Shape Instructions: Cut this shape by setting the size to 1 ¼” and pressing the 6th key over from the left on the third row. This key is highlighted on page 46 of your Cricut booklet.

Cricut Shape A Day #12

If you enjoy going out on limbs, you’ll love today’s shape. The leafy branch on this My Creations card box is an absolute delight to  look at – and it was just as delightful to create!

Shape Instructions: Cut branch by setting your size dial to 2 ½” and pushing shift and the fifth button in from the left on the second row. Page 35 in the Art Philosophy booklet.
October 12, 2011

Cricut Shape A Day #11

There's so much to love in this layout, but I'm going to focus on another feature of the Art Philosophy collection – the complementary Dimensional Element shapes. Those banners on the right page were cut with the Cricut and attached to perfectly-coordinating pennants. The best part? The packaging tells you exactly what sizes to use!

Shape Instructions: Set the size to 2” and cut the banner shape by pushing the second key from the right on the top row. Look on page 29 of the booklet to see it.

Cricut Shape A Day #10

On the tenth day of my shape showcase, I’m featuring a project cut almost entirely with the Cricut. This card, the vase, the flowers, the envelope, and the envelope lining were ALL cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge! The cut-out in the center of this card allows for all kinds of layering – so get creative!

Shape Instructions: To cut this card, set the size to 4 1/2", push the “Card” feature key, and the sixth key from the left on the top row.

October 10, 2011 - DH

Cricut Shape A Day #9

Looking for an easy way to bag your Christmas goodies this year? Well the Art Philosophy cartridge and the Believe papers come together beautifully in this fun and festive container!

Shape Instructions: You can make this container by setting your size dial to 6” and pushing the “Font Layer” feature key, shift, and the third key from the left on the top row. See page 23 in your Cricut booklet.

October 9, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #8

Today’s shape is one I’m particularly excited about – the spiral flowers! These beautiful flowers add a big pop to today’s layout. With just a little twirling and a dab of liquid glass, you can add these gorgeous paper blossoms to your projects, too!

Shape Instructions: You can cut these flowers in a variety of sizes; For the sorbet flowers, push the “Font” feature key, shift, and then the second key from the right on the bottom row. For the crème brulee flowers, push “Font” feature and the third key from the right on the bottom row. The flowers cut on the tulip cardstock can be cut using the same key by pushing the “Font” feature key and shift. To see what other flowers you can make, look at pages 68-70 in the Cricut booklet.
October 8, 2011  - Diane

Cricut Shape-A-Day #7

Tags make great additions to gifts – they add just the right touch and keep the sentiments short and sweet. The Art Philosophy cartridge has loads of tags to choose from, with lots of fun layering options, too!

Shape Instructions: Cut this tag by setting the size dial to 4”, and pushing the last key on the

    right side of the third row. Page 50 in the booklet

October 7, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape-a-Day #6

Here is another of the Art Philosophy cartridge’s great 3-D offerings. This makes the perfect gift box and your Cricut will score and notch it for you. All you have to do is fill it, fold it, and give it away.

Shape instructions: Set the size dial to 11 ¼”; push the “font layer” feature key, then shift, then the key, which is the second key on the top row. Page 22 in the booklet. The heart shapes can be found on page 69 of the booklet

October 6, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day #5

Are you seeing stars? Perfectly pointy stars are a snap! Cut them in a multitude of sizes, layer them, stamp on them using coordinating star stamps – the possibilities are limitless!

Shape instructions: Press shift and then the far right key on the second row. The size dial was set to various sizes from 3” to ¾”. Page 40 in the booklet.
October 5, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape A Day 4

These whimsical little dragonflies bring a fresh, summer feel to today’s featured artwork, and they are a perfect example of a base shape being accented by a layer shape. It has never been so easy to achieve such a great effect!

Shape instructions: Set size to 1 ¾” for the larger dragonfly and 1 ¼” for the smaller. For the base shape, push shift and then the fourth button on the top row. For the layer, push the “layer” feature key, shift, and then the same key. Page 24 in your booklet.
October 4, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape a Day 3

On day three of my Cricut shape-a-day, I am delighted to present to you this lovely juniper cameo box. Your Cricut machine will cut the shape for you, ready to fold up with your gift of choice inside. What will you fill it with? A delicious homemade cookie or some candy? A treasured photograph? Maybe jewelry or a gift card? That’s for you to decide!  

Shape instructions: Set the size to 10”; press the “font layer” feature key, shift, and then the button in the top left corner of the key pad overlay. Page 21 in the booklet.
October 3, 2011 - Diane H

Cricut Shape a Day 2

Today’s featured Cricut shape is the really a whole set of shapes. The Art Philosophy cartridge comes with a complete alphabet in both base and layer fonts. I love the way color from the background peeps through the letters!

Shape instructions: Push the “font layer” feature key and the corresponding letter keys – look on page 76 of your booklet to see where to find each letter. These letters were cut at 1 ¾”.
October 2, 2011 - Diane H

Santa Notebook

This is a fun easy notebook that my customers just love.   The beard, mustache, and eye brows were done with an embossing folder then white flocked.   Cutting directions will be posted soon in case you would like to make one too.   Notebooks are from staples.

Steno Book – 6x9 with white pages, and white or black cover showing at the coils on top.

Cardstock:

•  White Daisy:  3 ½ x 6 for beard

                                    1 ¾ circle cut in half for mustache

                                    1 ¼ circle cut into moons for eye brows

                                    2 – 1” circles for eyes

                                    1” border cut from AP cartridge scallop

                                    5/8 x 12 piece scored every ¼” for pinwheel tassel

                                    1” circle for the pinwheel to be based on

 Embossing folder used to create swirls in beard, mustache, and eyebrows if desired.

•  Cranberry:  2x6 for hat brim sponge edges with Cranberry Ink

                                 6x6 cut diagonally for hat sponge edges with Cranberry Ink

                               Snowflakes:  sponge edges with Cranberry Ink

                                    Snowflake 3 pg 30 Layer at 3” and 1 ¼”

                                    Snowflake 3 pg 30 no layer at 1” glittered later for center of large snowflake 3.

                              Snowflake 2 pg 27 Layer two at ¾”

                               Mouth – 5/8” circle or use ½ or ¾ cricut circle either will work.

•      Black: ½ circle for eye use a white pen to make semi circle center
•      Sky: 5/8” circle or you could use ¾ circle cricut cut
•      Baby Pink: 1” circle mounted up
•      Parchment:  3 ¼ x 6 face

Flock the beard, moustache, and eyebrows if desired.

After cutting and embossing all the parts assemble as follows:

Adhere the beard to the bottom of the steno pad.

Adhere the Parchment face next

Adhere the scallop White to the hat brim on right side then adhere to the top it will over lap the face piece a little.

Position all the face pieces and the hat piece that comes down the left side of the pad.

Move things around until you get the look you want.  His face will be off the right more than centered. The beard and nose will cover most of the mount piece.

Once you get everything in place adhere all the face pieces into place one at a time.

The hat will be the last piece but you can keep it in place while adhere all pieces except the left eyebrow.

Make your pinwheel by fan folding the scored 5/8 x 12 white c/s and joining the ends (you may need to cut off one ¼ on one side to make fit properly) use strong glue on this.  Then press the pinwheel into place on the 1” circle base with liquid glass or strong adhesive and push it in tight leaving the smallest hole in the center.  Once dry add a Cranberry Big brad to center hole, I just filled the hole with glue and stuck it in.

Add the snowflakes to the hat and pinwheel to hat. 

This is a great gift for the teachers, a hostess for a Christmas cookie exchange, Christmas secret Santa Gift, etc.                        

Announcing : Cricut Shape A Day ! Day 1

Our new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge is already a big hit – I loved concepting this product and its multitude of shapes! That’s why, for the month of October, I’ll be sharing a new art project featuring a different Cricut shape every day. That’s right: thirty-one days, thirty-one pieces of artwork, each highlighting a different fabulous shape from the Art Philosophy collection! So, with no further ado, here comes the first shape!

The first piece of artwork I’d like to share with you is this elegant thinking of you card, touting one of the Art Philosophy cartridge’s tag shapes. Once cut, this shape was so easy to dress up using the perfectly coordinating image from the September Stamp of the Month set, Limited Edition.

Shape instructions: create this tag by setting the size dial to 3 ½” and pushing the far right key on the fourth row; see page 60 in the Cricut Art Philosophy booklet.
October 1, 2011-- Diane H

Hi I'm Back

Well Hello I am back doing this blog thing.  I have discovered the Cricut from Close to my Heart.
We just introduced a Cricut Cartridge called Art Philosophy. I would like to publish a cut/project a day featuring these cuts. So wish me luck.
All the best.
Diane