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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Christmas in July!

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I have been having a love hate relationship with the UTEE (ultra-thick embossing enamel)
I love it because it is so unique and turns paper into plastic
I hate it because it is so messy, burning hot and gets everywhere!

Still I cannot put the stuff down!

So I was experimenting and decided to melt some Martha Stewart Glitter on the tree.

I hated it because it took forever and was so super messy!!
I loved it because none of the glitter can come off it is melted in!
Stay tuned for my Quick Tip Tuesday on Aug 23 for my quick tip on how to use UTEE with the Creative Cutter Room!




All papers from my Christmas Scrap Pile
The ribbon was white and I used Tim Holtz distressed ink to bring down the color
Christmas tree from Doodlecharms


Entering into:

Crafty Creations: Christmas in July

Cricut Cardz: Any Holiday

More than Favors: Christmas in July

My Creative Time: Older cartridge, X-mas & Material
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22 comments:

  1. CathrynJuly 31, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Very Sweet card! Love the glitter on the tree! Thanks for playing along with Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge! Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  2. MyCuriousCraftsJuly 31, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Carri, what an adorable card...love it. ~Shen

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  3. KarenJuly 31, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    can see why you are having problems putting it down it's a really cool look on the tree.
    karen

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  4. KristinJuly 31, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love your card, the tree is awesome! I really liked the colors you used:)

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  5. LisaJuly 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    The glitter on the tree is a stroke of genius, Carri! It looks so beautiful! The whole card is so pretty - I love the paper and ribbon! :D

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  6. EmilyJuly 31, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Super cute Carri! I LOVE how that melted glitter looks :)

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  7. Creations by ShirlJuly 31, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Luv that glittery xmas tree Carri~
    A very cute card!

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  8. MelissaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Very colorful, love the detail, thanks for joining CCC!

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  9. KimberlyJuly 31, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Oh how i know the feeling of a love, hate relationship with messy crafting...why is it we still just have to do it???? I don't think that answer will ever be solved...tfs, super cool look. www.justwordz.ca

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  10. Lucianna DilsaverJuly 31, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    There's your Christmas card, I knew you couldn't resist, lol. I love the distressing and the colors you chose are wonderful :)

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  11. Scrapper69August 1, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Your card is Wonderful! Thanks for playing along with us over at Cricut Cardz! :o)

    Theresa (CCC DT)
    www.miislucky.blogspot.com

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  12. BesthobbyevaAugust 1, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Such a fun card, I like the idea that it's not traditional Christmas card!

    Laurie

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  13. Rhonda EmeryAugust 1, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    loving how you did the tree your card is so pretty.

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  14. girliaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    nice job. Good luck with the challenges

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  15. Dr Sonia S VAugust 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    YOur xmas tree is so simple yet so beautiful !

    Cheers
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love it! I need to buy some UTEE so I can give it a whirl. Goodness knows I love the idea of embedding glitter and such :)

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  17. Angi BarrsAugust 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Super fun. Love that polka dot paper. :)

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  18. GloraAugust 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I LOVE this card. The melted on glitter is a great idea. I love that it will stay on there. Beautiful job! Hugs- Glora

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  19. Sherrie K.August 1, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Carri..this is super cute! I love the glittery tree:) Pretty ribbon too!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  20. KateAugust 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Super card! I'd forgotten about my UTEE. I haven't used it in ages!! (I haven't done much crafting in ages either...) A tip I learned from another crafter is to stick your image on a popsicle stick before heating. That way, your fingers are away from the UTEE and heat.

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  21. cema1cemaAugust 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Love, love the glitter on the tree! Christina ccapps35@gmail.com

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  22. N2ScrapN4FunAugust 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Super adorable! Thanks for joining us @ CCC.

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