Typed Note for National Scrapbook Day Card Workshop

Hey there!  Becca will be back for one more visit on my blog, but for now, enjoy another card you can make at my upcoming workshop on the evening of May 2nd.  This one uses the April Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart.  It is SUCH a versatile set!  You will be able to choose from several sentiments to make a little card kit for this one to keep on hand for any occasion!

I used the Seaside and Snowhaven Paper Packets for this one--opposites attract!  

A sprinkle of Oceanside Sequins makes any card sparkle!

I based this design off my earlier creation using the same stamps--but I made it workshop friendly with a cute little knot of Black Striped Twill Ribbon.  You can see my original creation with these same supplies HERE.

For my workshop, you can stamp several "sheets" of typing paper with different sentiments.  Later, you can just add them to the card as needed.  I used glue dots and a couple of squares to pop it up and give it a 3D feel.

This is one of my FAVORITE sentiments in the set!  I wonder why?  ;)

Anyway, I am super excited to host a National Scrapbook Day crop followed by a card workshop on May 2nd.  RSVP to save a spot so you can make this card!  :)

Introducing the 2015 April Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart

I loved this set from the moment I laid eyes on it!  Unfortunately I had to wait nine whole months before it was released, lol!  Here is an easy, but beautiful way to use the Stamp of the Month for April.

I used the papers from both the Seaside Paper Packet and the Snowhaven Paper Packet--opposing seasons that came together flawlessly!  :)

The Black Striped Twill Ribbon is easy to trim and stays tied nicely.  The Oceanside Sequins Assortment include two blue hues as well as a gray and off-white.  They worked PERFECTLY with the Whisper CS and twill ribbon!  :)

Here is a look at all the sentiments included in this set...

Just like always, the Stamp of the Month is available for JUST one month.  You can pick it up at the regular price of $17.95, OR you can get it for just $5 with a $50 purchase!

Don't wait to pick this one up, because my March Madness Mystery Hostess gathering is STILL going on!  Head over to my website, place an order, and you could win the hostess rewards!  :)

A Pillow Box Gift Card Holder with Art Philosophy and the CTMH November Stamp of the Month

It felt SOOO good to get some crafty time in yesterday.  I have lots to plan for, plus Christmas is just around the corner, so I need to get cutting!  ;)

We are making this Pillow Box (found on the Art Philosophy Cartridge) that is sized to hold a gift card at the class I am teaching on Saturday at Our Lady of Mercy's All Day Craft Event.  I can't wait!

The Pathfinding Paper Packet is a wonderful choice for fall crafting.  I paired it with the beautiful font and flowers in the November Stamp of the Month...It's the Little Things...

This Black Striped Twill Ribbon is so versatile!

Wait a minute!  I think I forgot to add my bling!  Better go dig out those Gold Sequins!  :)

November Stamp of the Month!

More Halloween Post It Note Matchbooks

I know!  I told you I had another version of these to show you this week--and here it is!  I even cut the shape from Artiste with my NEW Cricut Explore!  Love this machine, let me tell you.  LOVE these easy matchbooks even more!

If you want to see the sizing for this easy project, see my original post HERE!  :)

Remember this project I showed you last month using the same stamp/shape...

The stamp is found on the Halloween Greetings My Acrylix set, and there are SO many other great images on it...while I'm not a "Halloween" person, I completely adore these stamps.  ;)

BREAKING NEWS!!!  The chevron ribbon is totally gone!  There was such a huge demand for these that there are no more left--BUT NO WORRIES, you will still receive a FREE ribbon or trimming with your $50 order!  :)  If you like a surprise,  now is a great time to see what you will get!  ;)

Post-It Note Matchbook Treats with Halloween Greetings

Happy Columbus Day Even If THAT Didn't Really Happen The Way We Learned It As Kids!  Really, what is there left to say about it?  Debacle.  Seriously, though, I will take it since it means one less day to pry my kids out of bed for school!  ;)  Now, on to the real reason for October...mammograms and Halloween!  ;)

I will let you ponder that one a bit while you check out my latest creation using my fantastic Close to My Heart My Acrylix stamps...this time, I used the adorable Halloween Greetings.

These Matchbook holders are just perfect for the 3x3 Post-It Notes.  I started with a 3 1/8 x 10 1/8 inch piece of CS.  Next, I scored at 3 5/8 and 4 1/8 from one end and at 1 5/8 from the other end using my Close to My Heart Score Board.

Fold all the score lines in the same direction, and staple in about 3/8 of an inch from bottom score.  I will update this post with the sizes when I get down to my craft cave tomorrow...not much time at the moment, so I just want to get this one posted.

I just love that saying!  "If the broom fits...ride it!"  

I added an 11.5 inch length of the Black Striped Twill Ribbon and/or Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon to cover the mini staples I added at the bottom.  I added a bit of detail to this one with my Scallop Border Punch before stapling.  :)

These will be available for purchase at my upcoming craft show!  :)  I will show you more later this week.  Come back soon! 

Be sure to add these both to your order when prompted!  Check it out on my website!

Picture My Life: Not Just for Pocket Pages!

SOOOOOO, how many of you have seen the new Picture My Life Kits from Close to My Heart?  I know you have seen some on my blog, but here is one you HAVEN'T seen since it is brand new!

Chalk It Up Picture My Life Kit

This is the fabulous Chalk It Up Picture My Life Kit found in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book that went live to customers on August 1st.  Well, back at convention, we were able to play with these cards to make a mini-album--you heard me right!  No page protectors needed for this adorable little gift-sized album!  We received the cover page as a special just for convention attendees, but the rest of the pages are in the kit!  Take a peek!

I didn't have to add a whole lot to it since the pages are nicely decorated already, but the little puffy stickers in the Chalk It Up Assortment sure go nicely!

I also added some matted Black and White Daisy CS for my pics!

Here I added some images from a great new My Acrylix set called Here We Go...

It was really easy to use my Crop-A-Dile hole punch to go right through all the pages at once to line up the holes...and I tied them with the new Black Striped Twill Ribbon.

If you want to give the Picture My Life Kits a try, now is the PERFECT time thanks to the Picture Perfection Campaign in August!  Here is the information in the newsletter about this fantastic opportunity!

"We know that, as a crafter, your chief mission is to preserve and protect the images and memories from your life that you hold most dear. To aid you in this quest, we’re providing you with a hot summer deal! During the month of August, when you purchase any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of 1 of 8 qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-packs for just $3 (USD & CAD)! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3, you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure. You’ll be able to preserve double the memories in half the time! Check out our 5 new Picture My Life scrapbooking programs in the new idea book, or choose from the 8 existing programs. There’s a theme for every season of life—find yours!"

As if this deal isn't sweet enough, I am going to sweeten it even MORE!  Everyone who orders one of these Picture My Life Kits in August along with a set of protectors for just $3 from my website or from me personally, will get a free sampler of the 13 kits!  This is not a special from Close to My Heart, JUST from me!  You will be able to see what each of the kits is like up close and personal.  I will send them out at the end of the month!