Blue Christmas for Muse Challenge

Happy Halloween!  And now, let's jump to Christmas!  ;)

I am BACK in the challenge saddle!  I had a chance to goof around a bit after doing what I HAD to do today, and it was quite the cram session!  All the cards I made have a similar theme, but they have completely different FEEL.

The first one is for the current Muse Challenge.  The Muse card is by Janet Ribet...

Muse Card by Janet Ribet

I just love the cool winter color scheme she went with for her card.  Also, I happen to HAVE that embossing folder!  A plan began to evolve in my head, so I tried to get it onto paper just as fast!

You might recognize this design from an earlier Christmas card I made with these same Close to My Heart stamps, Tree Delights and Framework Alphabet.  I stamped them here in Crystal Blue ink before using my embossing folder over the image.

At the bottom of the card, I tore pieces of White Daisy CS and layered them into a snowy landscape.  I actually had a wonderful spool of trim to use along the bottom as in the Muse card as well. 

This star is from the Sparkle Holiday Shapes, a NEW item in our Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide!  I adore these sparkly outlines!  I noticed that the Muse card also uses some iridescent glitter, so I added some Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel to the stars on the tree.  A few Sparkles, and the tree was done!

I can't wait to show you my other two cards like this...the same, but different!  ;)

Tag (You're) It Tuesday Meets the Close to My Heart Holiday Wish Guide!

The time has come!  The time is NOW!  The time has come to GO SHOP NOW!  ;)

I hope you liked my Dr. Seuss impression!  Well, I am only half kidding!  Today is the official release of the Close to My Heart Holiday Gift Guide...and it is full of amazing new products to make all your Christmas crafting a breeze.

Today, I am highlighting a few of my favorites, including the Sparkle and Shine Washi trio!

This first tag was super easy with the washi and an ornament tag shape from the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  I added a fussy-cut tree called Tree Delights--only $2.95!!! 

I stamped the tree in Versamark Ink and added some silver embossing powder before shooting it with my heating tool.  Then I used my Alcohol Ink Markers in Pear and Ruby to add some color.  A bit of bling, and it was ready.  Doesn't that Silver Washi SHINE!!!?

These crazy little poms are made with another cut found on Artiste!  I rolled the twine into the inside and adhered it with some bonding memories glue and a little strip of Silver Shimmer Trim.  Don't they make the cutest little tag tie toppers?  :)

In the next tag, you can see all three new Sparkle and Shine Washi tapes...

This stamp is from the Magical Days My Acrylix set that is specially made for counting down to Christmas!  I couldn't resist adding a little Santa Hat from the Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit!  I love playing with my Liquid Applique this time of year!

Speaking of Season's Tweetings, here is another tag I used this great new My Acrylix set for...

I fashioned this Santa hat out of Red Shimmer Trim and Opaques instead!  :)

There are so many amazing new products in the Close to My Heart Holiday Gift Guide, so head on over to my website, and check it out!  :)  It will be hanging around until Dec. 31, but some of the popular products may sell out before then, so pick up your favorites while you can.  There is an amazing promotion where you can pick out a free STAR item for every $100 of product that you purchase from both the Holiday Guide and my website!  Contact me today if you would like your own paper copy of this guide!

PLUS!  Don't forget the Stamp of the Month for October, Scandinavian Wishes!