tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38432963472056461872024-03-06T13:04:50.829-06:00Mimi, Myself, and INever let ANYONE dull your sparkle!
Self admitted Cricut fanatic and Shimmer Trim addict. ;)Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.comBlogger1056125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-65743627428986025192019-10-12T10:37:00.001-05:002019-10-12T10:37:35.592-05:00Signing Off For NowHey friends,<br />
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I have decided to take a break from by blog for a while, so the Close to My Heart catalog links, specials, and pics won't be updated each month. I'll let you know when I am back in action.<br />
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Until then....don't let anyone dull your sparkle!<br />
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AmieAmie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-67316636156415773042019-09-22T12:12:00.000-05:002019-09-22T12:12:59.397-05:00So much NEW Close to My Heart!Hi guys! There was SO much new happening with Close to My Heart this month I could hardly digest all the information myself, let alone pass it along to you! Now that I have had a chance to sort it all out, take a minute to see what is NEW! In order to celebrate all the NEWness, I opened up a <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271">MYSTERY HOSTESS party</a> on my website for you to order through. One lucky customer will win $25 or more of FREE CTMH products!!! You will receive one entry for every $25 in product you order! Good luck!<br />
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First off there are NEW papers! <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Hawthorn">Hawthorn</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Every+Little+Thing">Every Little Thing</a> are available for two months before we feature other seasonal papers.<br />
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Next, some NEW penmanship products for learning lettering from <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Melissa+Esplin">Melissa Esplin</a>! See a video to explain this new product <a href="https://youtu.be/OcZyd-ZN6aw">HERE</a>!<br />
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Want a NEW Halloween layout option? We have that too with the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1909-spooktacular.aspx">Spooktacular</a> products! Be sure to go download the FREE layout directions here too!<br />
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Ready for the NEW Stamp of the Month? <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2019/1909-random-act-of-cardness.aspx">Random Acts of Cardness</a> is waiting for my carmaker friends in September!!!<br />
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Also NEW is the relationship Close to My Heart has with Cricut. You can now find CTMH Cricut products on the Cricut website by using <a href="https://cricut.com/en_us/sale/close-to-my-heart.html?sscid=91k3_hk1ov&utm_campaign=2108634&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale.com">my affiliate link here</a> OR by clicking on the little Cricut symbol on my Consultant Website. Please don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions about the new digital Cricut process.<br />
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There is a brand new collections of CTMH Cricut cuts waiting for you! Introducing, Complete Creativity! Click on my affiliate link above to grab it!<br />
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One more NEW thing to share before I hop off today...NEW <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=307">Album colors, sizes</a>, and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=298">digital art for album covers</a>!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-70833640558051873102019-07-01T17:07:00.000-05:002019-07-01T17:07:05.610-05:00Seaside for SummerI will start by saying that I consider blogging two months in a row a success! :) <br />
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It's a successful start anyway.<br />
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This month Close to My Heart has brought back another one of my favorite paper packs of all time...<a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1907-bbmp-seaside.aspx">Seaside</a>. They have GOT to be reading my mind at this point because the last pack they brought back was <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=zoe">Zoe</a>, and ALSO one of my favorites EVAH!<br />
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Also for July only, you can grab the new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=s1907">Stamp of the Month, Bear Hug</a>! It is available for full price all month, or also for just $5 with a $50 purchase on my website. That's a savings of over 75%!<br />
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I am NOT quite finished though, because there is one more special going on...<a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1906-share-the-joy.aspx">Share the Joy</a>!<br />
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I LOVE that there is a little bit of something for everyone this month! Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-24949122545585028312019-06-01T14:36:00.000-05:002019-06-01T14:36:49.470-05:00It's My Month to Sparkle!A little birdie told me recently that I had not updated my blog in a while...and oh my word was that bird right (thanks, Gallery!!!) I was pretty shocked when I logged in to find that I missed an entire month...or three! <br />
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Today I want to give a little shout out to my crafty peeps who are caught up in the midst of unwanted changes or challenges that are pushing you to your limits and eating up your time and energy--keep pushing through! You are not alone. You can do this. I did not really think about it much before, but some wonderful people have shown me recently that your previous circumstances may also be able to give someone else the hope they need to get through THEIR climb. <br />
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Moving on to some crafty news...this month is my birthday month! For every order of $25 or more on my Close to My Heart party <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/">HERE</a>, I will be sending YOU gifts! I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for sticking with me lately...my creative mojo is making a comeback soon I am sure! I was actually born on Father's Day...and will be celebrating together with my dad again this year! I am hoping to put together the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1905-youre-the-best.aspx">You're the Best Mini Album</a> to give him as a gift.<br />
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Take a look at this new June-only special which gives you a FREE two-page
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Lastly, let's talk about the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2019/1906-day-to-sparkle.aspx">June Stamp of the Month--It's Your Day to Sparkle</a>....<br />
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Can you EVEN think a better themed set to have for my birthday month???? If you have been following along with my crafty antics for a while, then you know I am all about the sparkle. My motto most days is "Never Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle!" I've been allowing myself some grace to have some very UN-sparkly days as of late, but I am working up to living it daily again.<br />
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As always, you can add the Stamp of the Month to a $50 order for just $5. Just add $50 worth of CTMH products to your cart first, and then it will prompt you to add the STOM. You can always order it at full price during the month of June as well if your wish list isn't that long.<br />
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I would LOVE to add some sparkle to your day by sending YOU a little gift for my birthday month, so be sure to visit my Close to My Heart website in June to place a $25 or more order!<br />
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Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-75806448206385273422019-02-13T16:00:00.000-06:002019-02-13T20:26:56.640-06:00Galentine's Day Blog Hop!Happy Galentine's Day to all my she-friends! What a great day for another Blog Hops with Heart showcase!<br />
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You may have arrived from <a href="http://www.thegypsychic.com/2019/02/galentines-day-blog-hop.html?fbclid=IwAR3W_DSNuvJz65N-JtOxXJXvQpjgr7J7BpNdXATsahP3BEnSDaCg8johq2E">Stephanie's Blog</a>, so keep on hopping...if not you can keep hopping in a circle right along with everyone else, so no worries! <br />
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I am SO excited about this layout because I absolutely ADORE the new line of products I used from Close to My Heart called <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1812-heart-happy-special.aspx">Heart Happy</a>.<br />
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I happened to come across two pics that one of my GALentines and I had taken at the same event, but years apart.<br />
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There are AMAZING <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=CC2192">stickers</a> and cut-apart embellishments for this paper suite that made my layout come together seamlessly.<br />
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I added a <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=flip+flap">4x6 Flip Flap</a> so that each picture is highlighted separately. You NEED these picture protectors in your life--trust me.<br />
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I LOVE all of the red glitter paper and shimmer trim accents. I made use of some heart shaped dies that are both retired and in the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11482">current CTMH</a> catalog.<br />
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A little sprinkling of <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=11339&ci=11988">Silver Glitter Gems</a> adds just the right amount of extra sparkle! These beautiful bursts of stay-put glitter come in the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1812-heart-happy-special.aspx">Heart Happy Workshop Kit</a> along with <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7330">red Shimmer Trim</a>!<br />
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Did you know there are Zip strips on each of our patterned papers? They sure make SUPER faux washi tape!<br />
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Thanks for popping in on this GAL-entine's Day, and please be sure to hop on over to see what <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://becca-expressions.blogspot.com/2019/02/happy-gal-entines-day-from-blog-hops.html?fbclid=IwAR2KpEEYPYvtcjaWRVZcZaVvipMpHl1WiSSK2lsQjFoEV9F9_tS48SsI7dY">Becca</a></b></span> made just for YOU!<br />
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Here's the entire lineup this month in case you get lost in love! ;)<br />
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<a href="https://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/2019/02/lets-celebrate-galentines.html?fbclid=IwAR0MZmWWLzeRNHu1Xb_P2qW31oRP0jcO0V1FxG37f_pCycPFcIs-wJV4Jgc">Katy</a> </div>
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-67903271970803950372019-01-01T18:14:00.001-06:002019-01-01T18:23:02.788-06:00Happy New Year, 2019!!! <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Happy 2019!!!!</span></b></span> I am really quite happy to be able to say that.<br />
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SO much has happened since I last popped in to my blog. Maybe I will get into it sometime, maybe not, but suffice it to say that I have been a bit preoccupied and decidedly UN-crafty since we last saw each other. The week before Christmas I finally had back surgery to relieve the symptoms of a herniated disc that had been causing me grief for over a year. I won't know exactly how much relief this will bring for a few months yet, so I will hopefully have some wonderful reports to give soon. In the meantime, I'm recovering for a bit longer before school starts again next week. I am happy to say that each day gets a little bit better, so my positivity is improving rapidly! ;)<br />
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Check out this little beauty! Close to my heart is celebrating 35 years with a beautiful new Seasonal Expressions Catalog! New products are available <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/">HERE on my website</a> now!<br />
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There are many specials going on this month, so check them out!<br />
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Papercrafters will ADORE this <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1901-npm-frame-it-up.aspx">Frame it Up home decor Kit</a>! Buy more than one and receive a discount!<br />
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Scrapbookers need to check out the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1812-heart-happy-special.aspx">Happy Heart Workshop Kit</a>... <br />
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and the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1812-heart-happy-album.aspx">Happy Heart Everyday Life Album</a>!<br />
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If you have any Close to My Heart related questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm hoping to get a lot more scrapbook pages made this year, how about you? For a MUCH better look at some of the great new products this month, check out the <a href="https://blog.closetomyheart.com/2019/01/01/new-and-exciting-products-for-the-new-year/">Close to My Heart Blog</a>!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-26325449538439539772018-10-01T19:20:00.000-05:002018-10-01T19:20:50.856-05:00Close to My Heart October HighlightsMe again! I just like to keep you all on your toes guessing when I will be back, lol. I am actually really shocked that it has been a full three months since my last blog post! Time flies even when you AREN'T having fun. I heard that on the radio today, and you know, I do believe it really is the truth. <br />
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Close to My Heart has some limited time specials this month, so like I always say...if you like what you see, get it before it is sold out. It happens. Trust me. <br />
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First is the amazing new October Stamp of the Month, Thanks & Giving. As always, just spend $50 on any supplies on <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2018/1810-thanks-and-giving.aspx">my Close to My Heart website</a> to receive this size D set worth $18.95 for just $5! I love what the artists at Home Office have created with this set...<br />
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Next up is the adorable Important Things Album (new version!) This bundle is available while supplies last. <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1809-important-things.aspx">Follow this link</a> to see the other supplies you will need and download the free guide!<br />
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My ALL-TIME favorite special this month is the<a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1810-holiday-sparkle.aspx"> Holiday Sparkle Kit</a>! Use these supplies to create shaker cards for Christmas!!! I already have this kit in my hands and I LOVE it!<br />
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Finally, Close to My Heart has the Advent Calendar Bundle and free workshop instructions available now...use them along with the Season of Joy Digital Cartridge to create this gorgeous little work of art!<br />
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Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-83559979987637630872018-07-01T15:34:00.001-05:002018-07-01T15:34:32.392-05:00Summertime!Hi everyone! Yep, it's finally me again! ;)<br />
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Let's start off with a super cute and easy layout...<br />
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This is the layout Close to My Heart posted last month with their sale on a rainbow of Cardstock! I re-created it with one of my besties while we were at a crop on Saturday. The colored paper strips are just 1" x 4.5" if you want to give it a go! :)<br />
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So just to backtrack a bit, I reeeeeealy meant to light up my creative fire with that #the100dayproject...I did. I made it to around day 22/23 before I realized that I'm much better at being ME when I don't feel 'forced' to create in my scrapbooks daily. I wear so many more hats than "paper crafter" that it just didn't work out, nor was it very realistic. I hope you got to at least follow along with me for a little while over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kigz55/">Instagram</a>. For now I am back to my usual summer antics, so look out for some action from Wrigley Field soon! ;)<br />
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I have TONS of new information to share with you in the coming days from Close to My Heart. They just wrapped up convention in Las Vegas, and you are not going to believe the awesomeness coming! One major announcement is that our new Idea Book will begin in September, so the two current catalogs (Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 2) will both be live while supplies last until August 31st. <br />
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July means a new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=S1807">Stamp of the Month called Highlight Reel</a> that is a MUST for pocket scrappers. Remember, you can always get the Stamp of the Month for just $5 with a $50 purchase! Just add $50 worth of products to your shopping cart and you will be prompted to add it for the discounted price.<br />
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Check out the stamps they brought back for this sale over on my website <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1807-stampaganza.aspx">HERE</a>!!! See you soon!<br />
<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-32941907000669699492018-04-03T22:02:00.001-05:002018-04-03T22:05:15.763-05:00The 100 Day Project Meets ScrapbookingHi there!!!<br />
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I know that I tend to disappear from time to time, but I am here. I am surviving. I am also going to be scrapbooking! Isn't that a crazy idea, lol?<br />
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It isn't MY idea...my friends <strike>dragged</strike> encouraged me into it. You can find more information about the <a href="https://www.the100dayproject.org/">100 Day Project HERE</a>. You can even join in! Yes, YOU!<br />
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Here is my plan: <span class=" UFICommentActorAndBody"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">
I repeatedly find myself saying that I don’t do enough scrapbooking! I
say that I just don’t have time. Recently though, I had to begin a
daily stretching and strengthening routine which I managed to maintain
because of necessity to my health. I
thought I didn’t have enough time. Turns out I did! Well, my creativity
and memories I enjoy through scrapbooking should be a necessity to my
health as well! For the next 100 days I will do SOME form of working on
my scrapbooks. Whether that be actually cutting paper or simply
gathering the supplies in one place, I WILL do this every day. I might
even use this time to create some digital pages in my Project Life App.
If it works toward creating pages of memories, then it counts!</span></span></span><br />
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This month we are highlighting some of our favorite specialty papers in the Paper Pizazz Blog Hop!<br />
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I used the new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=10643">Thin Cuts Basic Circle Tag Dies</a> from Close to My Heart to create an adorable card and gift box combo! By adding the included oval in the lid of the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10644&ci=10036">Gift Card Box</a>, I was able to place a bit of <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10313&ci=9404">vellum</a> over it for visual interest and a peek at the goodies inside...<br />
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I used that same oval that I cut from the lid to ink my sentiment for the card! See the little peek of vellum behind the hearts? Speaking of hearts, I just HAD to add some <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9353&ci=6730">glitter paper</a> for some added sparkle! The pattern papers I used are from the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10195&ci=8858">Fundamentals Whimsy</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10198&ci=8860">Adventure Papers.</a><br />
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Now you are off to <a href="https://jaymamalme.blogspot.com/2018/01/family-photo-snow-globe-christmas-card.html"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">JAYMA'S Blog!</span></span></a> We hope you enjoy our jazzy paper creations on the hop!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-15413681187654375652018-01-19T00:00:00.000-06:002018-01-19T00:01:07.759-06:00Happy Birthday, Mom! My mom is quite the avid gardener...unfortunately, I did not inherit that green thumb of hers!<br />
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I did, however receive some of her genetics linked to artistic flair, so I was able to use the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2018/1801-bloom-and-grow.aspx">January Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart </a>to create a beautiful garden themed card for her! ;)<br />
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I adore this sweet seed packet themed set, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=S1801">Bloom and Grow</a>! It's only here for the month of January. I also used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10680&ci=10015">Chelsea Gardens</a> paper and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10681&ci=10017">CS</a>, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10638&ci=10001">Light Grey Ribbon</a>, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10303">Bashful Glitter Paper</a>, and some retired gold foil dot paper.<br />
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My sentiment is actually from the small <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10488">Happy Birthday M size stamp</a>, and it fits PERFECTLY!<br />
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After I took pics, I realized I wanted to add some of my new Nuvo drops! This is the duck egg blue color...<br />
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Oh, these are going to be SO much fun to add to my <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10680&ci=10015">Chelsea Gardens</a> creations! :)<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-2039155029778393812018-01-10T21:59:00.001-06:002018-01-10T21:59:58.248-06:00Viva la Chelsea GardensI haven't participated in a creative challenge in what seems like forever...until this past weekend! I'm actually shocked that I am really blogging it now too, lol! ;)<br />
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I made this A2 card for the <a href="http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2018/01/january-2018-viva-la-verve-sketch.html">January Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge</a>. This birthday sentiment from Verve is one of my favorites!<br />
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There are SO many things that I LOVE about this one. That double bow tied with Verve ribbon is amazing. I just cannot get enough of these new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10640&ci=10020">marble colored gems</a> from Close to My Heart either!<br />
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I used the negative cut from a Mixed Mats Die Cut from PTI to frame out the card along with some matting in CTMH CS colors <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10237&ci=8942">Mink</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10245&ci=8958">Pebble</a>. Those gorgeous pattern papers and the leafy sprig are found in the brand new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Chelsea+Gardens">Chelsea Gardens Paper Suite</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10682">Complements</a>.<br />
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LOVED getting creative and adding this beauty to my card stash! Thanks for the great sketch, Julee! :)Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-56107009662293113932018-01-08T00:00:00.000-06:002018-01-08T00:00:34.235-06:00Close to My Heart Love LettersI'm baaaaaaa-aaaack! <br />
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Soooooooo I have to show you guys the gorgeous papercrafting project that Close to My Heart has available for you this month...because it is National Papercrafting Month! Well, I started working on mine, and it's really easy and beautiful!<br />
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They call them Love Letters...and they are available in all 26 letters of the alphabet during the month of January <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1801-love-letters.aspx">HERE on my website</a>. Here's the start of my CTMH for my craft room...<br />
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And I still have ALL these supplies left over from the kit! Flowers and succulents and stickers to use on other projects! :)<br />
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If you follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kigz55/">over on Instagram</a>, you will probably see lots of sneaky peeks of future blog posts...or even things that don't make it onto the blog right now, lol. I posted this one yesterday...<br />
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I hope to post some of the craftiness I have been up to over the break from school, so stay tuned! :)<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-43757213015959976162017-11-29T00:00:00.000-06:002017-11-29T00:00:11.263-06:00Twisted Gatefold Beary Christmas Gift Card HolderI'm back a LOT sooner than I thought! Actually, it's probably due to sheer will at this point, hahaha!<br />
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I really wanted to share this version of an amazingly simple fancy fold card with you before Christmas rolls around so you can put it to good use if you like. Don't freak out yet--it totally fits in a standard size A2 envelope! ;) (If you missed my Thanksgiving version, head over to <a href="http://mimimyselfandibykigz.blogspot.com/2017/11/gratefulness-and-joy.html">THIS POST</a> for a link to the directions and my inspiration.)<br />
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Isn't that just the cutest thing?<br />
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I used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10412">Thought that Counts</a> My Acrylix stamp set from Close to My Heart. This one has some crazy funny tag sentiments that I know my peeps will enjoy for years, check it out...<br />
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The inside of this card easily holds a gift card with a couple of glue dots!<br />
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LOVE it!<br />
<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-17492809246321311532017-11-27T00:00:00.000-06:002017-11-27T06:29:43.581-06:00Gratefulness and JoyHey friends! I hope and pray that this season brings you gratefulness and joy. I have found lately that those two things can really get you through when things are hard...because seriously, life gets hard, it really does! But WE CAN do hard things by practicing gratefulness and choosing joy!<br />
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I'm doing it my way, of course...soooooo I made this card to show someone how grateful I am...<br />
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This is the second version of this type of twisted gatefold card that I have made now. I'll show you the other one soon...I just realized that I haven't even blogged it yet! I found the directions for these amazing little cards on You Tube like any good cardmaker, lol. <a href="https://youtu.be/DUBXIMYiJS4">Here's the link</a>. It even fits in a regular size A2 envelope! :)<br />
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I used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10352&ci=9688">Beary Christmas</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10360&ci=9752">Silver and Gold</a> Paper lines from Close to My Heart for this one.<br />
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The <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10340&ci=9500">Falling For You</a> leaf and the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10372&ci=9810">Thin Cuts Leaf</a> in vellum and gold foil were perfect for creating a more masculine leaning theme. I added pops of color to the leaf with my ShinHan Alcohol Ink Markers in...<br />
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Here you can see the inside underneath the "twist" where I added another part of the sentiment...<br />
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Maybe I can help you out a little bit with some joy right now...today for Cyber Monday (I still can't believe this is a real thing, lol) Close to My Heart has organizational tools on sale up to 40% off on <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=245">my website</a>! <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1711-cyber-monday-sale.aspx">Here is the link to see what's available</a>. I know organizing brings me some much needed joy! ;)<br />
<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-45157149959075323152017-11-05T14:01:00.002-06:002017-11-05T14:01:41.976-06:00We Love You, Dawn! Official Blog HopI put everything else on hold today (well, yesterday too) and got my fingers inky for a VERY special reason...Dawn McVey.<br />
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Dawn is a sparkling light in the crafting community. She designs for Papertrey Ink, which led me to her blog and eventually Instagram. I have been admiring her gorgeous handiwork for years while also following and praying for her health struggles. No matter what direction her struggle has taken, Dawn has been perpetually positive and has let nothing dull her amazing, sparkling smile. She is an inspiration to everyone who has crossed her path, myself included. It would be Dawn's fault completely that I am trying my hand at growing succulents, lol. She just makes it look so EASY! ;)<br />
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Well, Dawn just received a new small intestine in one of the riskiest transplant surgeries available...and so far, thank the Lord, her body is accepting it! It is an absolute miracle for her and her family, and the crafty community that loves her is coming together to brighten her room and keep her spirits high with as many cards as we can in the official We Love You, Dawn Blog Hop! Here's mine!<br />
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I immediately knew which sentiment I was going to use on her card...because Dawn IS sparkle! I wanted to use her Raspberry Suite Floral Sketches which are designed to add your own color...<br />
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I was able to successfully watercolor the flowers, and also added some more blooms from a separate sheet. After it was all attached, I used my white gel pen and shimmer pen to add some flair.<br />
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I hope these watercolor blooms brighten her day as much as her constant positivity has brightened mine! <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2017/11/we-love-you-dawn-official-blog-hop.html">Here's the link to the rest of the hop</a>!<br />
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-Papertrey Ink: Raspberry Suite Floral Sketches, Shakers and Sprinkles Make It Market Kit, Sparkle and Shine Stamps<br />
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-Lawn Fawn: How You Been? Stamp set and coordinating Die<br />
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-Close to My Heart: Sparkles, Silver Shimmer Trim, Charcoal and Black Exclusive Dye Ink, Watercolors, Watercolor Brushes<br />
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-Copic Toner Grey 0<br />
<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-87216427347108076492017-10-26T00:00:00.000-05:002017-10-26T00:00:15.372-05:00Oooooooh My October and A Halloween BFF LayoutOh. My. October.<br />
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Cubs. Baseball. NLDS. WINNING! More Cubs. NLCS. There's always LAST year! Frozen shoulder. Physical Therapy. At home PT. Crafty Souls All Day Craft-A-Thon! Rain, rain, rain. Water. In my craft cave. Cry, cry, cry. HELP!!! <br />
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Sooooo, yeah. I've been a bit MIA from my blogging lately again. While I am totally okie dokie with that fact, I DO want to be sharing (and actually CRAFTING with my toys!) I actually have a few projects to share that I made before the madness began, thank goodness. You may have seen some sneaky peeks of this one over on my Instagram account.<br />
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I created this layout directly from the Holiday Expressions Idea book, page 18. I adored it when I first laid eyes on it, and decided to give my hostess club members a treat with their Bats and Cats Workshop Your Way!<br />
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The Best Friends Forever My Acrylix stamp set was used to create the random (or not so random) stamped paper strip on the right of the layout. I stamped two full sheets to use on our layouts! SO worth the effort!<br />
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Have you ever re-created a layout from the Close to My Heart Idea Books? :)<br />
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Sorry for the lack of links today--my Close to My Heart website is down for maintenance! I'll get them up ASAP...which means after Parent Teacher Conferences tonight, lol! ;)<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-85224909502355680402017-10-09T13:30:00.001-05:002017-11-10T19:54:01.368-06:00Happy Bearthday with Punny Pals!Today my baby is 14. Ok, I said it out loud. Or typed it, rather. I guess now I have to ACCEPT it, lol. I used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8874&ci=5063">Jennifer's Hand Alphabet</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10479&ci=9348">Punny Pals My Acrylics Stamp</a> to create a card to match her current interest--pandas!<br />
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You can get the Thin Cuts to match the Punny Pals this month only as part of the Share A Smile fundraiser for Operation Smile! Round up your October order to donate even more, and you could win a NEW stamp set as a preview from the NEXT Idea Book!!!<br />
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I used a few other CTMH products for this card, and a GREAT Lawn Fawn grassy hill die and Polka dot paper. <br />
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I created the stalks of bamboo using <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10240&ci=8948">Toffee CS </a>(a mix of both the regular shade and the reverse side that is a tad lighter), my <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8102&ci=6147">Mahogany ShinHan marker</a>, and the super-cute <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10296&ci=9363">Thin Cuts--Ribbon Border</a> die.<br />
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Hope my Cubbies can pull off the win today to top off her birthday! :) <br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-1948869496026777262017-10-07T16:35:00.001-05:002017-10-07T16:35:25.305-05:00Happy World Cardmaking Day!It's that time of year again! Every time World Cardmaking Day rolls around, I like to think that I will drop everything and make cards all day, but alas, we need clean clothes and groceries again, lol. I'm sure I will get something made even if it's during the Cubs game tonight...ok, so maybe tomorrow! ;)<br />
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I made this beautiful card using the same easy easel card as the <a href="http://mimimyselfandibykigz.blogspot.com/2017/09/turkey-place-cards-for-thanksgiving.html">turkey Thanksgiving place cards</a> I shared on an earlier post. I just adore this easy design!<br />
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I used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10204&ci=8864">Basic Fundamentals</a>, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10241&ci=8950">Espresso</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10238&ci=8944">Heather</a> CS and inks, and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=10335">Falling for You Paper Suite</a> along with a retired gold foil dot paper, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10311&ci=9400">Gold Foil Paper</a>, the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10372&ci=9810">Thin Cuts Leaf</a>, and the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10340&ci=9500">Falling for You Cardmaking stamp and die set</a> from Close to My Heart.<br />
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Here is the card when unfolded...<br />
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Finally, here are the super easy directions to create this card using a standard size A2 or 5.5 x 4.25 card base!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-23033599654629009492017-10-01T10:18:00.000-05:002017-10-01T10:18:19.300-05:00Share a Smile with Close to My Heart and Operation Smile!Have you heard about <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/what-we-do/operation-smile.aspx">Operation Smile</a>?<br />
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Close to My Heart has partnered with Operation Smile over the years to provide free, life-changing operations to children around the globe. Each year, they have offered several special products for consultants and customers to purchase and raise funds for this amazing organization from special stamp sets to <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=246">T-shirts</a>.<br />
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I am excited to share with you that in October, Close to My Heart has added a special <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1710-share-a-smile.aspx">Share a Smile Card Kit</a> with exclusive Thin Cuts to match the current Operation Smile Stamp set, <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10479&ci=9348">Punny Pals</a>!<br />
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The kit is an unbelievable savings! It is just $39.95 (with a retail value of $48.69!)<br />
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The stamp set is still available separately... <br />
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As well as the thin cuts...<br />
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And extra card bases and envelopes!<br />
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You can purchase the kit, or individual pieces all month to support Operation Smile while supplies last!<br />
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But that's not all! Every time you place an order, you can round your order up to the
nearest dollar, giving the extra as a donation to Operation Smile™.
During October, your round-up donation will go even further, because
Close To My Heart will be matching all round-up donations, up to $10,000
USD!<br />
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Guess what??? There's MORE!!! When you participate in our Share a Smile promotion by purchasing any of
these special items or rounding up your order in support of Operation
Smile™ you will automatically qualify for a chance to win a
not-yet-released stamp set from our upcoming 2018 Seasonal Expressions 1
idea book! We’ll be choosing winners throughout the month of October,
so any time you place an order, you can be a winner!<br />
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I am so excited to get mine and post some projects for you to see, so come on back later this month!<br />
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Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-38138032123529742282017-09-25T00:00:00.000-05:002017-09-25T00:00:27.766-05:00Turkey Place-cards for Thanksgiving PlanningHi again! I had a fantastic little idea come together pretty sweetly recently, so I wanted to share it in case anyone is already planning ahead for hosting Thanksgiving this year. I know, I know, here in the Midwest, with weather in the 90's it's pretty hard to even THINK about the seasonal holidays coming up, lol! BEFORE the heat wave kicked in, I used some of the great new Thin Cuts from Close to My Heart to create this little Turkey Place-card out of an Easy Easel Card...<br />
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Isn't he the cutest little thing? Guess what? He is made entirely out of different leaf dies! :) I used the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10340&ci=9500">Falling for You Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cut</a> set and the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10372&ci=9810">Leaf Thin Cuts</a> dies. I chose Kraft CS, Fern, Goldrush, Saffron, Peacock, and Canary CS along with the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10335&ci=9491">Falling for You</a> pattern paper.<br />
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First I used glue dots to layer his body with those first three leaf shapes in the picture above to give it a bit of dimension. The two leaf stems hang down to form his drumsticks! :) I used my <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8094&ci=6139">Carmine</a> and <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8103&ci=6148">Marigold</a> ShinHan Touch Twin Markers along with a black fine-tip pen and white gel pen to add some character to his facial features and legs.<br />
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Here is a picture of the easel card when it is closed...<br />
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I know what you want to know! How did I make that easy-peasy easel card! My amazing and creative friend, Shelly, showed me how to make this version over the summer...you just use a pre-made size <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=239&ci=5863">A2 card base</a>! Here's a quick picture guide...<br />
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THANK YOU for stopping by today! :)Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-80167439291500943042017-09-22T16:00:00.000-05:002017-09-22T16:00:07.274-05:00Boo to You!!!Welcome to my booooootiful blog!<br />
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You have probably hopped over from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.stampingrules.com/2017/09/halloween-blog-hop.html">Wendy's Blog</a></span>, so you are in the right place! If not, be sure to keep clicking around the hop until you see her boooootiful layout! ;)<br />
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This project is quite popular around the Pinterest boards, and you can find a million and one different versions. It has been on my "to do" list for longer than I care to admit, lol. I found a quick and simple tutorial <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkJPCp_1UQ">HERE</a>, cut my 6 inch paper square from the new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10344&ci=9680">Cats and Bats</a> paper from Close to My Heart, and got to work.<br />
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I used a couple of Thin Cuts Dies to make his cutie pie face--the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10294&ci=9157">Heart Border</a> and the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9810&ci=8299">Basic Circles</a>. I used my <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9792">Black and White Dots</a> for his eyeballs...and some retired Poppy Thick Twine for his mop of hair. Those harmless choppers are made out of shiny <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10312">Silver Foil Paper</a>. Here he is hanging out in my <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9450&ci=6709">Everyday Life Stripes Album</a> where I store my dies.<br />
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He's going to come in VERY handy to mark my place!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-70847708587633748782017-09-08T00:00:00.000-05:002017-09-08T00:00:24.844-05:00See Ya Later, AlligatorWhen your daughter asks if you can make a card for her bestie featuring an alligator, you say, "OF course!" Aaaaand then you create one for her with LOTS of alligators!<br />
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This was super fun to make...even with the monotony of the masking. I stamped to gator on a separate piece of CS and cut him out carefully along his outline. Then I started by stamping the very front gator. The rest were stamped after carefully masking the over lapping image with this cut-out. You have to work your way carefully from front to back--and I could have done more layering of the crowd by cutting out more alligators to mask, but I honestly did it at the last minute so had to manage my time.<br />
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I only planned on coloring in the little guy next to the word bubble, so I knew it wouldn't take long after that...<br />
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The cute little reptile image is found on a retired set from CTMH, and the sentiment is found in the current <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9453&ci=6834">Short and Sweet My Acrylix</a>. I stamped him in <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9053">Memento Ink</a>, colored him in with my Tender Pink, Vivid Green, and Leaf Green <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=237">ShinHan Alcohol Ink Markers</a>, and matted it on a piece of <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10260&ci=8990">Willow CS</a>. Simple, and fun!<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-85927344918719852882017-09-05T22:00:00.000-05:002017-09-05T22:00:12.765-05:00Happy National Stamping Month!!!Oh how I love September!!! There is SO much stamping goodness going on right now on all the crafty blogs and sales GALORE I might add on lots of different stamp makers' websites. I haven't NEARLY enough time to soak it all in right now, but I wanted to share with you some of the crafty fun happening over at Close to My Heart before the month just slips away! <br />
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First of all there is an AMAZING new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1709-feel-so-blessed.aspx">Stamp of the Month for September called Feel So Blessed</a>. I can't wait to ink this one up!<br />
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Also, just for National Stamping Month, Close to My Heart has a BEAUtiful <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1709-nsm-from-the-heart.aspx">From the Heart Stamp set and Card Kit</a> available this month! Purchase the kit to get a 20% discount on the products!!!<br />
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Oh my goodness, these layered floral images are just gorgeous!!! SO many possibilities and SO many amazing sentiments included in this set!<br />
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FINALLY, we are excited to bring you the new products and papers in the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx">Holiday Expressions Catalog</a>! <br />
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NOW, I have a little teaser photo to get you coming back to my blog soon! I crafted this adorbs little turkey guy on a super easy easel card my friend, Shelly, showed me this summer...<br />
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I'll have the directions up soon for you! Thanks for stopping in today! :)<br />
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<br />Amie Kiger (Kigz) http://www.blogger.com/profile/06895200308412775856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3843296347205646187.post-66823001782590259202017-08-30T00:00:00.000-05:002017-08-30T06:30:27.986-05:00We Asked, They Answered: the Close to My Heart Thin Cuts Alphabet!Based on my professionally limited research, THIS has got to be one of the most requested products EVER. I am SO excited to introduce you to the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10327&ci=9449">Close to My Heart Thin Cuts Block Alphabet</a> as we said good-bye to a family heirloom...<br />
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Aren't they fantastic for titles!? This was actually a super way to put "big orange" in BIG letters for some BIG impact. We had that couch for YEARS...and it was in the family FOREVER, so this was a BIG occasion. Are you feeling me?<br />
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I used the new <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=10478">In the Background</a> stamp set to ink up some polka dots in just the right size to fit the letters...<br />
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I also used the current <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=s1708">August Stamp of the Month</a> for the thought bubble on this layout...<br />
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It's only around for two more days! After that, the Seasonal Expressions retires and a NEW Holiday Expressions Mini Catty begins!<br />
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Don't forget to catch the <a href="https://mimimyselfandi.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1708-warehouse-sale.aspx">50% off Warehouse sale</a> items too!<br />
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