Blessed Beyond Measure

Happy after Labor Day Weekend!

It was a pretty frustrating and disappointing weekend for us, but I finally got to squeeze in a bit more craftiness after dealing with the emotions of my oldest going back to college (again!), school germs that finally struck, and something totally new to me...poison ivy!  Apparently it comes with the territory when you don't really have much experience weeding and such out in the country, lol.  Still dealing with it, unfortunately. 

The good news is that it is a brand new month, and a brand new limited edition Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart!  The beautiful images on this set coordinate with the Cricut Artbooking Collection.  Plus, a little bit of crafty therapy is always good for the crafter's soul, especially with this particular set, Blessed Beyond Measure...

I didn't attach the leaves...I will be using them on the layout when I print my pics.

I did a bit of simple sponging in Goldrush with my daubers over the cricut-cut leaves.  It was the perfect background for this little reminder to myself.  I sized it to be 3 x 4 and will use it in a pocket page from the Picture My Life collection.  The layout will encompass pics from this unfortunate weekend...but it will also reminded me to focus on being grateful for the things we aren't struggling with!

One way to remember to be grateful is to spread some kindness!  This month, Close to My Heart has JUST the ticket to help you do it!  The Create Kindness card kit includes all you need to send out some smiles...and you can't do that without forming one yourself!  Check out all the details HERE on my website!

Two More Days for Paper Garden!

This is one of my last creations with the September Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart.  I really wanted to show off a pop of one of the NEW colors, Poppy!

I used the Nevermore Papers...but you cannot even tell there are spiders on the Eggplant patterned paper, can you now?  (On a side note, I am making that appt. to get bifocals because I could not even see how crooked my matting was until I posted these pics!  Hello, 41.)

How awesomely unexpected is this pop of Poppy speckled with Bitty Sparkle Bling?

I am really catching on to the doodling craze, how about you?  I drew an outline around this banner cut from the NEW Cricut Artistry Collection and stamped a sentiment from the Cricut Artfully Sent Collections Stamps...

There are QUITE a few to choose from on here!

Loving these pretty blooms layered with foam tape...

Soooooo, please don't wait if you want to get your hands on the September Stamp of the month...because after tomorrow, it will be available Nevermore!!!!  ;)

I couldn't resist!  LOL!!!

Just TWO days left!!!

Damask Divas Nevermore Blog Hop!

Happy September!!!  You are hopping along with the Damask Divas Nevermore Blog Hop today, so lets get right to my creation...

If you came from Melissa's Blog, you are on the right track.  If not, you can find the entire line-up of talented Divas on the Damask Divas Blog HERE.

I am definitely not a Halloween person, so I chose to show you the softer side of this beautiful patterned paper in the packet...

This gorgeous bloom is one of the classic images in the September Stamp of the Month.  I stamped in three NEW Close to My Heart colors:  Eggplant, Fern, and Pomegranate.  Behind it run two strips of the new Silver Foil Tape!  I really love the metallic look mixed with the soft floral.  In order to give my flower some dimension, I used my stylus tool to create creases in the petals like this...

I used another image from the Stamp of the Month to create the background for my sentiment.  Then, I found this perfect sentiment on one of the National Stamping Month exclusive My Acrylix sets...

Bling required, of course!  I added some Silver Sequins and Silver Glitter Paper.

If you don't already have your own amazing Close to My Heart Consultant, then you are welcome to find all of these NEW products on my website HERE!

Now, you can link on over to Jennifer's Blog and hop all over from the beginning!  Remember, you can see the entire line-up of super-talented Divas over at the Damask Divas Blog!  Thanks for hopping with us!

Hello, Life!

Paper Garden, September 2015 Stamp of the Month

12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 2 and I've Been Framed!

Happy Cyber Heart 2 Heart Monday!!!

I have a wonderful project to share with you today before we get to the special for day 2 of my 12 Days of Christmas Sale, so can you practice some patience?  If not, you can always scroll to the bottom, but you really want to see this project for Heart 2 Heart, trust me!

This week, we've been FRAMED over at Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog--and we want to FRAME you too!  ;)  For my frame creation, I took an 8 x 8 shadowbox frame and with a little help from nature, turned it into a beautiful display for Autumn.

This September Stamp of the Month, Poster Tidings is wonderful for home decor pieces!   I used some gorgeous ribbon and papers to accent the stamped colors of Saddle, Olive, Barn Red, and Cocoa...The retiring Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Bronze Shimmer Trim, Woodgrain Washi, and the Huntington Paper Packet all work beautifully together!

My hubs (pre-hip replacement) and kids helped me gather the acorns from my in-laws yard out in the country to add the perfect touches to this piece of artwork.  I just love when I can get the whole fam into the act!  (Sorry, the colors were tricky editing for this one because of the glare on the glass.)

We would love to see your frame creations using our Close to My Heart products!  Just link your project up with us over at Heart 2 Heart for YOUR chance to be chosen as the Top Chic for December! 

Alright, so I just can't wait any longer!  It's DAY 2 of my sale!  Are you ready to see what it is?  Here you go!

Yep!  ANY size order on my website today will earn you your choice of size M stamp from Close to My Heart!  Just let me know which one you want after you place your order, and I will send it out separately.  I love my customers, and this is just one way to show you!  Shop my website HERE!

Here are just a few you can choose from!

Tree Delights

Santa's Greeting

A True Thank You

Dotted Love

Many more to see in the Idea Book or online, so have a look!  You can see the Idea Book HERE.

Don't forget that each order this month also qualifies you to win my mystery box filled with $50 of Close to My Heart products!!!

Don't forget to check out the new Stamp of the Month, Special Care!  :)