It's a long weekend!  I love working for Catholics.  I get Good Friday as a paid holiday!   At my last gig I didn't. . didn't even get a Jewish Holiday.  :) 

I plan some cropping and stamping tomorrow.  Anyone else have crafting plans?
Here are my monthly specials for April!
April is under way!  Easter is this weekend.  I am about to be 20 + 26!!  How the heck did that happen?  To celebrate I have a few specials for you!
1.)  April is my birthday month. . I am feeling old.  To flash back to my favorite age. . right around 20. . I am offering 20% off any of my favorite things in the Spring / Summer Idea Book!  Here are some of my favorite things:
Magic - How-To-Book - p10 - Item# 9034 - $21.95 
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection - p13 - Item# Z1686 - $99.00 http://croppingwithmichelle.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6168&CatalogID=1740
Workshops On The Go Footloose Kit - p43 - Item# G1036 - $29.95 http://croppingwithmichelle.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6598&CatalogID=1639
Workshops on the Go Superhero Kit - p 49 - Item# G1037- $29.95 http://croppingwithmichelle.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6599&CatalogID=1639
Pennant Alphabet - p116 - Item# E1018 - $29.95  http://croppingwithmichelle.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5906&CatalogID=100
2.)  And this month. . 4/17/12 - 5/31/12 . .We are celebrating NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH!  Check out the attached flyer to learn how you can get a Limited Edition Paper Pack, "Dotty For You".  $5 for every $35 you spend.  Each $35 YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ANOTHER KIT!

3.)  10% off anything in the Idea Book you can convince me is for your Easter/Spring layouts or cards!

Please note that my CTMH address has changed:

http://ctmh.com/cropping

HAPPY CROPPING!

Michelle Williams
Close To My Heart - Independent Consultant
Visit my sites and business e-mail:
http://ctmh.com/cropping
http://croppingandcreating.blogspot.com/
croppingwithmichelle@gmail.com

Okay. . .I am back!  Back to work. . back to cropping. . back to blogging!  And the time is right!  We have a great Constant Campaign for National Scrapbooking Month!  Between 4/17 and 5/31/12, for every $35 you spend, you can purchase the beautiful "Dotty For You" Paper Pack for $5.  One for every $35 you spend!  It is gorgeous!!  

Shape-A-Day: Day15! **One of my favorites yet!**

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.

Shape-A-Day: Day14!

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.

Shape-A-Day: 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.

Shape-A-Day: 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.

Shape-A-Day: 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.