Finally, last, but definitely not least, is the Pillow Box from the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  This one might be one of my top favorites.  I cut this one as “fit to page” on my Cricut Expression, but it can most definitely be cut at a smaller size.  In some instances where you want a smaller treat box, you will want it to be more compact.  As is, this box measures approximately 7 1/2″ Wide x 5″ Tall x 2″ Deep.  I used my Close To My Heart “Card Word Puzzle” stamp set to decorate it.  I love the contrast of the white roses and the black cardstock.  I used the Close To My Heart “White Daisy” pigment ink to stamp them.

CTMH Materials Needed:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set
White Daisy Pigment Ink 

This fun French Fry Box was also cut from the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  I love the idea of this box.  I cut it out on my Cricut Expression using the “Fit to page” function – it measures approximately 6 1/4″ Tall x 5″ Wide x 1″ Deep.  I used the Close To My Heart “Boom!” stamp set to stamp the patterns on the cardstock and also create the oval sentiment.

CTMH Materials Needed:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Boom! B1354 Stamp Set (Retired)

I think this is one of the best ways to organize all of my Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads. This storage solution now includes a free printable PDF chart that you can customize with your own collection of Close To My Heart Ink Colors. I simply used a stamp to sample all of the current 2012 colors onto the cardstock.

This chart includes two pages available for download: 1) A chart with 60 boxes including all of the current 2012 ink names and 2) A blank chart with 60 boxes to be filled with your own selection of ink colors.

To download the charts, please click this link: CTMH Ink Chart.

The Exclusive Inks Organizer (Z4131)  is available to order from Close to My Heart.

This fun 3D heart box is perfect for Valentine’s Day or for your perfect little princess to decorate with. It was cut out fit to page on my Cricut Expression. The Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cartridge is so very versatile. I also cut out the swirl embellishments and the heart using it (please see video for instructions).

CTMH Materials Needed:
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge 

This fun little door hanger has a nice retro feel.  I used my Cricut Expression to cut this out “Fit to Page” – I think it ended up being 11 1/2″. It measures approximately 7 3/4″ Tall x 3 1/2″ Wide x 7/8″ Deep.  I used the Close To My Heart “Treasure Life” stamp set to stamp the flowers and the “Party Pennants” stamp set to stamp the sentiment.

CTMH Materials Needed:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Treasure Life Stamp Set
Party Pennants Stamp Set 

This fun little take out box is actually one of the reasons that I got the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge before becoming a consultant.  This one was cut out using Fit to Page on my Cricut Expression and it measures approximately 2 3/4″  Tall x 3″ Wide x 2 1/2″ Deep.  I used my “Simple Memories” stamp set to stamp the medallions.  The wooden flower is from the Close To My Heart “Color-Ready Garden” wooden shapes.

CTMH Materials  needed:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Simple Memories Stamp Set
Color Ready Garden Wooden Shapes

This fun little watermelon-inspired handled bag/box was also cut using the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  It was cut a “fit to page” on my Cricut Expression.  The box measures approximately 5″ Tall x 3 1/4″ Wide x 2″ Deep.  I used the “Eclectic Edges” stamp set to create the patterned stripes and the February Stamp of the Month “Thoughtful Tidings” for the sentiment.

CTMH Materials needed:
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Eclectic Edges Stamp Set
February 2012 Stamp of the Month – Thoughtful Tidings Stamp Set

This box is so fun! It also requires no adhesive, which is great. All you need to close it is a little bit of ribbon. Box was cut out at 11 1/4″ and measures approximately 3 1/2″ Tall x 4″ Wide x 3 1/4″ Deep. I used my Desert Sand inkpad and Love Life stamp set to embellish the box.

Materials needed:
Art philosophy Cricut cartridge
Love Life Stamp Set

This is the first box on the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge From Close to My Heart.  It was cut at 11″ and measures approximately 4 1/2″ square once folded.  See video for folding instructions.

My Auntie Vicky in Hawaii had requested some custom cards after viewing some of the designs here on the blog. I was so excited to make them for her!

If you are interested in requesting a custom order of handmade cards, please contact me for prices.