Heart 2 Heart Challenge #2 Hot Cocoa

Brrrrrrr!  Well, it did finally decide to turn into winter in the midwest, so I was completely ready to embrace Heart 2 Heart's second Challenge for the month of January, "Hot Cocoa."

I am definitely kicking myself for not picking up the perfectly matched My Acrylix set, A Sip, when it was available, but not having it forced me into some creative thinking.  I am not sure when or how it hit me, but I used one of the new treat tubes from the Whooo's Your Valentine Kit to make a sweet little hot chocolate gift.  I also made an important discovery! 

The tiny, dehydrated marshmallows were the absolute perfect companion for this easy to make set.  Inside the folder-style package is a packet of hot cocoa.  The colors of the Wonderland Paper and Whisper Cardstock I used even chill me to the bone!  The snowflake border is from the Art Philosophy Cartridge.  The sentiment is from the My Acrylix Snowflakes Stamp set.

Our new glitter paper was also clamoring to get in on the action, so I cut a snowflake from the Art Philosophy cartridge to bling up the tube, give it some more depth, and help keep it in place.  A couple of discreetly placed glue dots help too.  I love the shimmer trim as a border around the tube!

Next up is the very first thing I made for the project.  I stamped the Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon with our awesome Mini Pigment Inks.   But I didn't do it that way entirely the first try!

Unfortunately, I first attempted to use the Dye ink pad for the Chocolate ink on the ribbon.  When I looked at it the next day, this is what I found:

Houston, we have a problem!  BUT, not a problem, because the snowflakes I had used the pigment ink for had not bled at all.  I redid the ribbon using all pigment inks, and was good to go with a gorgeous ribbon and a lesson to share.  :)    The "hot cocoa" sentiment is found on the retired January Word Puzzle My Acrylix.

Here is the inside of the folder.  I carefully sized a pocket for the cocoa and created a label type cut with the soon to debut Frame Flair My Acrylix set.  I LOVE this set!!!  It coordinates with cuts from the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. 

Another snowflake cut from Art Philosophy and adorned with a crystal blue snowflake image and bitty sparkles rounded the project out.

I do have plans to post a video of how to make this easy gift, so keep checking back on my blog or leave a comment so I can let you know when it is ready!  Thanks for stopping in today!

UPDATE!!!!  Here is the tutorial!  :)

 

It's Challenge Time Again!

Ok, so I think I caught the challenge bug this time--and that is a bug I am willing to suffer with for a while!  ;)  I made this adorable little snowflake card for a couple of different challenges.  The first is the Peachy Keen Challenge!  I discovered Peachy Keen stamps a while back when I first started to go gaga over my cricut.  They make lots of little face stamps to decorate your cricut cuts with.  LOVE them!  Also, I am linking up to the Heart 2 Heart Challenge for the first time ever!  The theme this week is "Snow Much Fun" and this card sure fits! 

What do you think?  I know this little guy sure melts MY heart.  Maybe it's the sparkle that got to me.  ;)

The background paper is made with my BRAND NEW embossing folder.  I was so excited to get it!  Love the x's and o's!  I strategically placed shimmer trim throughout the snowflake to light up his face.  The face is stamped with pieces from PK-943 Funshine Face Parts that fit 3-4 inch paper dolls or other cuts with a 7/8 to 1 3/8 diameter.  The snowflakes are both cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to My Heart.  The larger one is cut at 3.5 inches and the top layer is cut at 2.5 inches.  I colored the cheeks in with our Blush Alcohol Ink Marker.  The cute little tag is also from the same cricut cartridge and cut at 1.75 inches.

Here is my complete creative formulary for this valentine card.

*White size A2 card base by Close to My Heart
Provo Craft Hugs and Kisses Embossing Folder
*Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
*White Daisy and Blush Cardstock
*Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet
*Black, Blush, and Hollyhock Exclusive Inks
*D1480 My Acrylix Snowflakes (sentiment)
*D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (available now for a limited time!)
*Shimmer Trim
*Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
*Blush Organdy Ribbon
*Twine
*Liquid glass
PK-943 Funshine Face Parts 

Click HERE to visit my website to get the very limited edition Whooo's Your Valentine Kit for only $10 with a $35 order!  They won't last much longer!  :)

Tag, You're It! Capture the Date!

Happy Cyber Monday!  I have been getting into the Christmas Spirit and making some festive projects.  Here is a simple, yet unforgettable tag to help you find your Christmas Mojo!   I used some retired Close to My Heart paper and ribbon that I just couldn't resist stocking up on when they left.  BUT, I also used current products including this month's Stamp of the Month, Capture the Date.

The snowflake is cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge available exclusively through your Independent Consultant (like me!)  I used the Snowflakes My Acrylix Stamp set to stamp the image that perfectly fit the shape my cricut cut out.  This snowflake looks fantastic with the paper in our  Sky Ink.  I love adding the Bitty Sparkles to just about anything this time of year!

Guess what?  You can get the Stamp of the Month I used for this tag right now for only $5 with a $50 purchase from my website!  Guess what else?  You can also get ANY stamp set of your choice for 1/2 off when you do!  AND GUESS WHAT ELSE???  My Black Friday sale is STILL ON!!!  Check this out!

Spend $25-$34.99 before tax----------------->   Get a free Monogram Stamp of your choice A-Z!

Spend $35-$49.99 before tax-------------------->  Get a free Ink Pad of your choice!

Spend $50-$74.99 before tax------------------------>  Get a free size A stamp set of your choice!  OR GET YOUR STAMP OF THE MONTH SET FREE!!!! (contact me to place your order!) PLUS you qualify to get the Stamp of the Month: Capture the Date for only $5 if you don't take it as the free item PLUS any other Stamp Set for only HALF PRICE when you do!!!

Spend $75-$99.99 before tax-------------------->  Get a FREE Paper Packet or size B Stamp Set of your choice, PLUS you can add the Stamp of the Month, Capture the date for only $5 and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!

Spend $100-$149.99 before tax------------------------------>  Get a free size C stamp set of your choice!!  PLUS you can add up to two Stamp of the Month, Capture the date sets for only $5 each and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!

 Spend $150 or more before tax----------------------------->  Get a FREE size D stamp set of your choice,  $25 of qualifying hostess rewards, AND you can add up to three Stamp of the Month, Capture the date sets for only $5 each and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!!!  YOU MUST contact me directly to order so that you can receive your free hostess rewards!!!  You can find my contact information on my website.

BUT WAIT!  There's MORE!!!  Every person who orders through "Amie's Christmas Card Workshop" link on my Close to My Heart website will be entered to win a FREE Workshop on the Go of their choice!!!  Yep!!!  I will draw the name on Sunday, December 2nd and announce the winner on my blog, right here!

WHEW!!!  You may place your orders directly through my website (unless the offer says to contact me) and remember to join Amie's December Christmas Card Workshop to qualify for the drawing above.   Click HERE to do this now.   I will contact you personally for your free item choice as outlined above.  If you are coming to my Christmas Card Workshop, bring your wish list and I will get it all taken care of there (as well as enter you in the drawing.)  I am so excited to be a business owner on my very first Cyber Monday!  ;)  I hope you all enjoy your shopping and saving, and good luck in the drawing!