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Thursday, September 6, 2012

I'm Nuts about You Acorn Shaped Card

Created this I'm Nuts about You Acorn Shaped Cards because I like shaped cards. I believe this is my first time using my Autumn Celebrations Cricut cartridge. Friend Susan
of Expression Avenue gave me the stamp set I used for the sentiment.





















Cricut cartridge: Autumn Celebrations 4 1/2" Acorn
used Gypsy to weld together shape card
ink: Memento Rich Cocoa 
paper:
Kraft cardstock - gray Acorn Base, brown layer, ivory layer
DCWV borown textured cardstock
core'dinations cardstock - Scarlet leaf Base, Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge - leaf layer
stamp: The Stamps of Life raccoon2love - sentiment - I'm Nuts about YOU! - friend Susan of Expression Avenue gave this stamp set to me when I saw her in Aug in FL when we were attending my niece's wedding
Tim Holtz: sander, Distress Ink walnut stain on edges
twine: vintage browns

Entering this into the following challenges: 

Bitten by the Bug 2 All Shaped Up unlim 9/3-9
Cute Card Thurs Ch233 Autumn Gold unlim 9/6-12
DLART Thankful Thurs make something using something a friend gave you friend Susan of Expression Avenue gave me the The Stamps of Life raccoon2love set that I used for the sentiment 9/6-22
Fresh Brewed FBC112 Sept Prize Ch Humor Funny Stuff lim5 2nd 9/5-10/2 
Getting  Cricky Simply Sun Ch Happy Fall Y'All unlim 9/2-30
Kraft Journal Shape It Up unlim 9/3-9
LEJ Designs Ch19 Autumnal lim3 1st 9/4-9
Lexis Creations Ch73 Autumn Colors 9/3-15
Paper Play Wk36 Autumnal Tags my tag is the Leaf on the Acorn shaped card 9/6-12
Scrapalicious USA Ch Welcoming Fall 9/5-18
Scrap-Creations Going Grey Ch Humor lim2 2nd 9/4-10 
Scrappy-Moms Terr Tues Shape Up! unlim 9/4-10  
Simon Says Stamp Put a Stamp on it unlim 9/5-12  
Tues Alchemy Ch30 Anything Goes unlim 9/4-10

39 comments:

  1. I love this shape! It is so cute.

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  2. Oh this is super delightful Melissa!

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  4. OOOps, sorry! It's early here and my last comment had too many typos. Love your fun shaped card. Need to go track down my Autumn Celebrations cart because this is adorable. Thanks for sharing with BBTB2. xxD.

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  5. Great way to use the sentiment stamp! Glad you were able to use it!

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    1. The sentiment fit wonderfully above & below the tag Leaf slit cut.
      Melissa
      "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  6. Such a cute fall card. I love the acorn. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  7. How cute.... what a wonderful shaped card. Thanks for sharing it with us at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  8. Love the acorn shaped card- so cute for Fall! Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2!
    Glenda

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  9. so super fun for fall great shaped card love it!

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  10. What a fun fall card, Melissa!! I love the adorable shape :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. Oh, I love this! Perfect for the season!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge - good luck!

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  12. Wonderful card, especially with fall just around the corner. Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2.

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  13. Very cute acorn card! Thank you for playing along with us at Scrappy Moms Stamps! :)

    - Mel

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  14. This is so sweet. I love the colors nice stamp set, what a great friend
    Thank you for joining DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  15. Melissa: I did email you. Hope you got it, and just waiting to hear back.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  16. Wow, I am so loving this acorn shaped card! Your inking is fabulous, love the twine and the sentiment is perfect! I don't have this cart but it is on my wish list and now you have made me want it even more. lol Thanks for joinign us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  17. What a fun shaped card, Melissa! Perfect for the fall! SMiles, Jill
    everydayisanoccasion.com

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  18. What a cute shape card! I love fall projects they are so much fun. I have not heard of this cartridge! I will have to check it out. Thanks for joining in the Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!
    Heather
    Getting Cricky DT

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  19. Love your acorn shaped card and twine and great sentiment on the acorn leaf-thanks for joining us this week at LEJ Designs this week
    Carol DT x

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  20. What a fun card, Melissa - love the shape.

    Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

    Julie :o)

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  21. Wow! Another fabulous shaped card! I really love this acorn! Thanks for sharing this with us at GGSC!

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  22. Stunning shaped card featuring Kraft cardstock... I just love it! Thanks for playing along with us at The Kraft Journal!!

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  23. wow, that is amazing, love the shape!

    Many thanks for joining in the
    ♥Cute Card Thursday Challenge♥
    this week! Have a great weekend ♥Debxx

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  24. This is a cute card! I love the acorn and now I wish I had that cartridge. Thanks for joining us over at Getting Cricky. Continue to check back for the wonderful things Kristal has planned for the future.

    Scrappy hugs,
    Christel
    GCDT Member
    Scrappin’ Sista Designs

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  25. Now that's a super fun cut Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing your project with us at The Kraft Journal!

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  26. this is just the cutest acorn ive seen :) thanks for sharing your shaped card with us a tbbtb2 :)

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  27. Hi Melissa - this really is a fun shaped card and perfect for autumn. Love the oak leaf sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations this time for our "Autumn Colours" challenge.
    Helen x (DT)

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  28. this is such a great card and perfect for the challenge this week
    thank you for joining in the challenge at LEJ Designs this week
    hugs
    Debbi x

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  29. So CUTE! Acorns are one of my faves. I don't have a cricut, so my work is so different from yours...I enjoy seeing your art. Glad you joined in at LEJ Designs for our challenge!

    With a Virtual Hug,
    Bev DT member LEJ Designs

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  30. Adorable. Great job! Thank you for joining us at LEJ Designs.

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  31. Perfect shape for a fall card. Love it!Thanks for sharing at BBTB2.

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  32. Beautiful card and very cute :) Good luck in the LEJ Designs challenge!

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  33. Love it, love it!!! Stunning. Thanks for joining us at LEJ Designs Challenge Blog. Good luck xx

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  34. Super cute Melissa. Love the acorn:)

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  35. Fabulous card, great shape.
    Thanks for joining us at Paper Play
    hugs Mandy xx

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  36. Oh, I just Love your Acorn Shaped Card! It's so Cute!!! I Love Shape Cards! I just made one to. Thanks for Sharing your Creations. :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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