Thank YOU!

My customers are the BEST!  I am so grateful for each and every one of you!  I will be announcing the winner of my mystery box later today, but first, a card!

My super-talented daughter created another amazing card, and since it's a thank you card, it was the perfect share for today!  She used Topiary and Smoothie CS together for an out-of-this-world combination!   I love this combo for Christmas, and it was perfect with her embellishment rub-ons.
The Thank You sentiment is from the retired For Every Occasion My Acrylix set.  She even added to the inside!

I just love her creations!

So, want to see who won the mystery box?  I will meet you back here later this evening after I get all the orders over the past 12 days rounded up!  See you soon, and good luck!  :)

Final Day of My 12 Days of Christmas Sale!!!

Hi everyone!!!  I have some super-exciting news to share before we get to my sale announcement!  I was chosen by Emma as the winner of her Designer Challenge!!!  I am absolutely thrilled to pieces...and needed a boost after my limited crafty time lately.  :)  You can see the winners post HERE.  This is the cutie-pie little tag that she chose...

Alright, on with the SALE!!!

Today is the LAST day of my sale, and the last chance for you to pick up a freebie from me!

So, I made it a GREAT freebie!  Chose any My Reflections Paper Packet on my website for FREE when you place a $55 order!   I love to spoil my customers, and what better way to wrap up my sale than with PAPER!!!  Just order $55 worth of products from my website today HERE, and then let me know which packet you want me to send you!  :)

It is the last day to qualify to win that amazing box containing $50 of CTMH goodies too simply by placing an order!  Thank you to everyone who has participated in my sale, and good luck in the drawing!!!  :)

Don't forget to add the Stamp of the Month for just $5 more with your order!  It is a $17.95 value!

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 11 and ALMOST OVER!!!!

This sale is just flying by!  We are up to day 11, so hang onto your hats and take a peek!

I promise you that I am not crazy!  These deals sure are, though!  ;)  AND this one is only good for today, so don't wait too long!  Just place your order over HERE on my website for $55 dollars or more of fantastic Close to My Heart products, and then let me know which size B stamp you would like to receive as your free gift from me! 

Don't forget that you will qualify to get the Stamp of the Month--Special Care for only $5!

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 10 and Tag (You're It!) Tuesday!

Day 10 was begging for more Christmas tags, so I happily obliged!

I absolutely love the Kraft paper this year for tags.  It just provides such a great base for the colors of Christmas to pop right off!  I used my Close to My Heart Sparkle and Shine Paper Packet and Topiary CS for the bows on these.  My trusty Artiste Cricut Cartridge took care of the easy to assemble bows which I simply popped a brad through to hold in place!  So simple!

I used the Mini Tower Pigment Inks for these tags to allow the color to remain true when stamped on the darker paper.  They come in each of our 40 colors!  :)  This image is found on the December 25th My Acrylix Set.

You can still pick up the baker's twine I used on my website while it lasts, but it will be sold out when they are gone.

Now, who wants to see the Sale special for today???

Yep!  It's back for the last time!  Any size order gets a freebie today AND an entry to win that $50 mystery box filled with CTMH goodies!!!  Just place your order on my website HERE, and then let me know which size M stamp you would like!   Give it away, or keep it for yourself! 

Don't forget to check out the adorable Stamp of the Month too!  It coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection and is just $5 with a $50 purchase all month long.  :)

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 9 Free Shipping!

Good morning!  Day 9 is here!  It's Monday, so I'm hoping to cheer you up!  :)

Since this sale is extra special, I have to place the orders for you to receive the free shipping.  Contact me directly to place your order!  You can comment here with a way for me to contact you (I moderate all my comments and won't post any with personal information in them,) or email me at mimimyselfandi@outlook.com.  I cannot wait to give you guys free shipping for Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas, my sources tell me you need to have your orders in by the 11th to have them in time for Christmas!  :)

I know some of you have been curious about some of the items I sell at my craft shows.  I make some items without any CTMH products (gasp!) and wanted to share one today.  This is a simple charger plate that I blinged up with some Square 1 adhesive backed glitter fabric.  This amazing fabric is just like vinyl, but contains no PVC's that are harmful to children.  I just love it and hope to use it for even more projects.  I will be adding this one to my Etsy shop next year!  :)  Contact me if you are interested in one for this year as there is still plenty of time to mail it!  :)

Don't forget to pick up the December Stamp of the Month--only available in December!

Today ONLY!!! Free Size D My Acrylix Set with each Cricut Collection!

Hi everyone!  Guess what?!?!

Today, everyone who orders any of Close to My Heart's three Cricut Collections will earn a free size D My Acrylix Stamp set!  How amazing is that since it is a $17.95 value for FREE?  If you already have the three collections, feel free to also receive this freebie with your $99 order as well.  :)

Guess what???  Don't stop there!  When you order $100 worth of products from CTMH this month, you also get to pick a FREE star item from the new Holiday Gift Guide!  Can you believe it?  When you take advantage of both of these offers, you will be getting up to $160 worth of products for only $100!!!  (plus tax and shipping, of course!)

Don't forget, you also get a chance to win a mystery box filled with $50 worth of current and retired CTMH goodies just for ordering!

Just place your order on my website HERE, or with me, and let me know which stamp set you would like!  It is THAT easy!   So which My Acrylix will you choose???  :)

All the Details

School Years

Love Life

Glamour Uppercase

Or many more!!!
Want to get even MORE bang for your buck?  Remember to add the Stamp of the Month to your order for only $5 more!!!  It coordinates with the Art Philosophy Collection and has a retail value of $17.95!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

A Shout-Out to the Man Upstairs and 12 Days of Christmas Sale!

Happy Weekend!!!  I hope you all had a wonderful week!

This week has been up and down for me for sure...in fact, the past tthree weeks have been.  I learned a little lesson though that I really felt compelled to share with you guys...

You see, with my hubs having so many restrictions with his new hip, I have picked up a lot of slack around here, and a lot of stress with it.  It has been good, bad, and ugly at times--but after Wednesday, I would not trade all the extra heartache for the world.  My hubs actually went Christmas shopping with me.  You can't possibly realize what this means to me, but for me it is one of those Christmas miracles you hear about.  God made him JOYFUL to go and do something he would have never volunteered to do willingly--until it was the very act of going that got him out of the house and walking around!  He WANTED to go.  We had a great time together, and when I realized how it all had come together despite AND through the circumstances, I had to give the Man upstairs a shout out!  He is amazing in His planning and oh, so perfect in His timing! 

Now, who's ready for Day 7?  I am!  Here is a second chance at the sale from Day 1...I think it is definitely worth repeating! 

Remember, you can place your order HERE on my website and then let me know which of our 40 dye ink pads you would like!  It is THAT simple.  :)  We are over half way through now.  Only five more Days of sales! 

12 Days of Christmas Sale Meets the Color Dare!

TGIF!!!  Or maybe I should say, TGICDD?  Because it IS Color Dare Day!  ;)

It is also the 6th day of my 12 Days of Christmas Sale, so let's get on with our latest challenge so you can see today's deal!

Oh, man, was a biiiiiiit nervous when I sat down to think this one out since I had been out of the craft room for so long.  I was coming off a loooong week of taking care of my hubs and his brand new cyborg hip, and I had almost no motivation to craft at the moment, let alone make something with Barn Red.  I decided to use the houndstooth pattern from the retired Dakota Paper Packet.  All of a sudden, while I pieced together Kraft CS and some embellies, I noticed the zip strip from the paper edge...and the rest is history!

I have no idea why it is so hard to edit Kraft CS...so bear with me.  Not only was I back in the crafting saddle again, but Santa was back in HIS too!  I LOVE THIS!!!!  The tag shape itself is found on the Cricut Artiste Collection.  I used several different Close to My Heart products to pull this tag together with a western theme.  Some are retired, unfortunately, but others soon will be too!  This white hemp I tied at the top around a mini clothes pin will be going soon.  I added just a bit of the silver washi on the clip that I had colored with the silver marker.

I used my favorite stamp from the Santa Clause My Acrylix to make the sleigh and reindeer in Barn Red.   I layered the zip strip, silver washi tape, Licorice Opaques, and retired Milepost Shapes Star underneath the image.

I love the distressed look of using our silver marker on the star!  :)  How about you?

Are you ready to get back in the creative saddle again?  Just whip up a creation using barn red or a similar red with all neutrals, and link up with us over at the Color My Heart Color Dare!

NOW, are you ready for today's SALE???  :)  Here you go!

 

That is right!  ANY order from my website today earns my customers a free monogram stamp!  Just place your order on my website HERE,  and then let me know which letter monogram to send you!  It really is that easy!  :)  Happy Friday to you!

Be sure to check out all the new clearance items over in While Supplies Last before they are gone, too!!!  SOOOO many new things for around $2!  

12 Days of Christmas Day 5

Can you believe it is already day 5 of my sale???

How fast the time goes by when you're having fun!  :)

My customers are the heart of my business, so I love to get them free stuff!  Today, with any $35 or more order on my website HERE, choose any size A stamp set for FREE--that's a $6.95 value!!!  Here are some of my faves that I recommend!  

 

Trim the Tree

 

A Holiday

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Tree

Be Still

Which are your favorite Size A My Acrylix from Close to My Heart?  Get yours free from me today only!  Just place your order on my website, and let me know which one you would like.  It will ship out separately as my thank-you to you!   Remember, this deal is only available through me today! 

THANK YOU!!!  :)

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 4 and a Contest from Close to My Heart!

How about TWO deals for you today? 

Not only do I have my latest special, but Close to My Heart is having a giveaway this month too!  Just go to Jeanette Lynton's Blog HERE or watch this video on YouTube to comment and win!  YAY!!!  One of my customers turned consultant actually won one of these contests, and I did too!




Now, on to my SALE!!!!

If you are a scrapbook lover, I know you are drooling!  I love all of the Stickease that coordinate with our Paper Packets!  Today, any $30 order will get you one for free from me!  Just place your order on my website HERE, and then let me know which one you want!  I will ship it separately from your order.  Choose from the Laughing Lola, Sarita, ProPlayer, Huntington, Frosted, Chantilly, For Always, or Surf's Up Stickease--a $4.95 value!

And remember, each order you place this month qualifies you for an entry to win a mystery box filled with $50 of retired and new Close to My Heart products!  Just pick your deal, or deals and order that day right HERE!  :)

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 3 and Tag (You're It!) Tuesday!

Welcome back for Day 3 of my sale!  I hope you are having a wonderful time watching for the perfect deal for YOU!  Are you ready?  Here we go...

Who wants a free acrylic block?  You can choose either a 1" x 3.5" or 2" x 2" block for today's sale when you order $35 of product on my website!  Just let me know after you place your order which one you would like, and I will send it to you separate from your order.  Just a little thank you for your business!  HERE is the link to my website.  :)

NOW, I have a few cute tags to show you today!  I used the Close to My Heart A Holiday My Acrylix along with the coordinating holly cuts from my Cricut Art Philosophy Collection on each tag.  I also used a couple of metal dies in my collection from My Creative Time.  I am linking these up with the My Creative Time Designer's Challenge to make Christmas gift tags!

This is my favorite of the three!  The actual tags shapes are found on the Artiste Cricut Cartridge from Close to My Heart.   I had to use this little jingle bell die the second it came in the mail.  It is found in the Warm Holiday Fun set from MCT, along with the stocking stamp.

I used the peppermint striped pattern from Sparkle and Shine to paper piece the parts of the stocking.  Tiny little Bitty Sparkles colored red with a Sharpie really add to the ivy trim at the bottom.

This one uses the Scallop and Stitched Circle Dies from MCT and White Daisy Pigment Ink, along with the Close to My Heart Perfect Fit Holidays set--one of my faves for Christmas this year!  The sentiment at the bottom is such a beautiful font and again from the A Holiday set.

 

I cannot say enough about this adorable new die set from MCT that I used for this tiny Santa hat!  It is called Classy Girl Accessories, and again, I HAD to run it through my Big Shot immediately using my Ruby CS!  ;)

The Secret Santa Stamp is from one of the All Around sets at MCT too.   I stamped it in a matching CTMH Ruby Ink.

 Another Tan Glitter Paper bell!  :)

Did you notice how SUPER-EASY these tags are to make?!  They took almost no time to gather the parts and assemble.  I am really enjoying using Kraft paper to make the colors pop this year!  

Thanks for stopping in, and don't forget to shop my 12 Days of Christmas Sale!  :)

Close to My Heart 12 Days of Christmas Sale!!!

It is TIME!  Each day of the sale will have a new opportunity to earn something free with your purchase!  Each freebie will be sent to you separate from your purchase to the same address as your purchase because it is from ME!  What a great opportunity to treat yourself while you do some shopping for a crafty friend or family member!

Also, each purchase will earn you a chance to win an AMAZING mystery box filled with new and retired Close to My Heart products valued at over $50!!!

Are you ready for day one?  Remember, each sale is for 24 hours and while there are a couple of repeats, most of them are different!  Here we go!

Contact me after your purchase to choose your FREE Exclusive Ink Pad (Dye Ink) from our 40 different colors!  Thank you so much for your business, and I hope you have as great a time as I am having during my sale!  :)  This sale is ONLY through me!  Shop HERE!

Also!  Meet the December Stamp of the Month--Special Care.  It coordinates with the Art Philosophy Collection, and is super-cute indeed! Yours for the regular price of $17.95 OR get it for only $5 with a $50 purchase!  You can combine this deal with any of my 12 Days sales, so don't miss out on all your discounts!  ;)

Back in the Craft Room and 12 Days of Christmas Sale Coming Soon!

Happy Black Friday!!!

I did it!  I made it back into my crafty space this week for a bit, and it felt so good!  I wanted to be very non-committal with this visit, so I checked out the current CAS-ual Fridays Challenge to see what kind of clean and simple card I could make without a lot of fuss.  What a great time for them to have a number challenge!  EIGHT is the key in this creation...eight of anything I choose....so I chose a fantastic retired Close to My Heart My Acrylix stamp set called December Word Puzzle, and soon had eight cute trees stamped on a rolling hillside.  :)

My trees are stamped in a variation of first and second generation stamping with the Close to My Heart colors Pear, Sweet Leaf, Olive, Topiary, and New England Ivy.

The eight yellow sequins were my answer to the ever nagging sparkle question...that is...how can I add some sparkle to this card!?

This adorable rolling sentiment is stamped in Ruby Ink and makes the perfect line to follow with a torn-paper snow covered hill.  A strip of Topiary CS and matching paper bow were the final touches! 

I am also linking this one up with Simon Says Stamp for their Anything Goes Challenge!  :)

It felt so good to get crafty again, and the hubs is doing well with his rehab and restrictions for his new hip, so I hope to be in my craft cave again soon!  Like, today!  ;)

So, where is my Black Friday sale, you ask?  Well, there isn't one this year for many reasons, but don't stop reading yet!  Why have a one-day sale, when you can have TWELVE DAYS of fantastic Close to My Heart freebies!!!!  You will definitely want to tune in on Sunday, December 1st for the first of my 12 Days of Christmas Sale!  You won't want to miss a day!

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas I Say, "MERRY CHRISTmas!!!"

I wish each of my readers a very Merry CHRISTmas!  I appreciate you all being interested in what I have to make and say.  :)  Enjoy the day doing whatever you do to celebrate!  Here is my Christmas card to share with you this year.

I used a few different stamp sets (and altered two of the stamps!):
D1492 Christmas Love
D1483 Glory to God
D1440 Everlasting Life
D1522 Giggle Lowercase Alphabets

Can you guess which two I altered?  ;)

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas...

...my crafty hands made me, gift tags for under the tree.

Yep, it is almost here!!!  Christmas is right around the corner, so put out those cookies and carrots tonight and sit back and relax.  Um, wait a minute....I mean get your tail in gear and move, move, move!!!  Are you a last-minute wrapper?  I try not to be, but with posting daily for the last twelve (or thirteen, oops!) days, it was inevitable, lol!!!  Welcome to life at Christmas with a craft blog!  ;)

There are several different versions of this tag floating around, but this is mine.  :)  I love the shape of this tag, just wondering why I chose such a trim waistline for the jolly old elf!  ;)  Actually, I had some scraps of shimmer trim left over from another project, and this was the perfect way to use them up!  Belt buckles!  

I have really become fond of the mix of blues and browns for Christmas themed paper crafts this year.  These tags are just one implication of my taste.  I am a huge fan of the Wonderland papers that I used and really hope they bring it back someday!   I also used a stamp from December 25th.  I have really used this stamp quite a bit.

My Gelly Roll Stardust pen wanted in on the action today, so I added a bit of shimmer on the snowflakes.  Hope you can see it.

Good luck tonight, and God Bless!!!