I Mustache You if You Remember this Throwback Thursday

I am still all about the whole mustache craze...especially at Christmas time!   Remember this super-cute gift card holder?

I used the Cricut Artiste Collection to cut out this amazingly easy to assemble card...AND the mustache!  

I couldn't wait to use the mustache again this year, and I found my inspiration on Pinterest again for this adorable gift card holder...and changed it up to use a mustache! 

You won't believe how easy this really is to make.  Just cut out a 5 inch square piece of red CS ( I used Close to My Heart Cranberry) and use the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Scoreboard to make the perfect size envelope.  I cut the mustache on White Daisy CS at .75 inches with the Artiste Cartridge on my Cricut Expression.  I used the same machine to cut the white border from Art Philosophy at 1 inch--the perfect length to wrap around the envelope and seal with two glue dots so it slides off easily for the recipient to open!  :)

Santa's eyes and nose are made using the Grey and Black Epoxy Bubbles and the Carmine ShinHan TouchTwin Alcohol Ink Marker.  Perfect!

Place any size order this month on my website, and I will send you one!  :)

Don't forget about these awesome deals in December only...

Makover Monday! It's A Cut Above!

Hello!  Let's get this Monday rolling with a makeover today, shall we?  I started with the awesome Cut Above Thank You Card Kit.

Here is what the finished card would look like from just the kit pieces...and it is super-cute!

Glitter is totally included with this one!  Yep, you know why I love it now, lol.  Anyhow, I decided to give this one a little Christmas feel with the papers from Snowhaven and the Fundamentals Adventure Paper Packet.

Snowhaven Glacier Sweater Pattern

Paper Fundamentals Topiary

Paper Fundamentals Topiary Glossy Pattern

Snowhaven Ruby Snowflake Pattern

This darling sentiment is from the Merriest Christmas My Acrylix available from Close to My Heart separate from the kit.

I really like the addition of the colored paper to the Kraft card base, how about you?

You can try these all out right now and get even MORE during the Close to My Heart Deal of the Decade!

Stamp of the Month!

Christmas Card Workshop Wrap-Up

Happy weekend!  My Christmas Card Workshop has arrived, so I wanted to do a quick wrap up of two more card creations.  I shared them over on FB, but not on my blog yet...

I used the fabulous new nativity themed My Acrylix set Reason for the Season
and the Yuletide Carol Paper Packet.

Here is a retired product for the starry bling along with a Bling Gem from the Gold Assortment...

Next up is a little Pinterest inspired card that you can find HERE...

I used my old favorite, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection to cut out the shapes, the new Dots embossing folder for the Cranberry CS texture, my Hostess only My Acrylix set called Be Jolly, Silver Glitter Paper, and sparkles...

I will show you the last card on Monday for Makeover Monday, and the gift card holder as soon as I get my pics taken!  :)

I have some SUPER news for my CTMH customers!  Now through the end of January, when you place an order with me or on my website HERE,  you can add the Seasonal Expressions 1 AND the Annual Inspirations Idea Book for FREE!  Yep, there is no catch and no minimum order for this one...AND you can even combine it with the December Deal of the Decade and Stamp of the Month special going on right now!

Tag (You're It!) Tuesday

Hi there!  Tis the season for giving--so the season for tag-making too!

I have several made up for sale this year using the gift tag pocket die from MCT.  Take a peek!

I used several retired Close to My Heart embellishments for these...

My favorite button right now is this little guy from the Mini Medley Accents Ruby Collection... 

This next set has a sophisticated feel...

I really love the variety of embellishments in the Yuletide Carol Assortment...

Ant the gold sequins are a MUST for some bling.  ;)

No for some fun and festive tags with some other retired embellies and Ruby pieces...

Some of my favorite embellishments are on sale in the While Supplies Last Section of my website, like the white star below found in the White Marquee Enamel Shapes!

 I just love making tags, and can't wait to make more!  :)

Cyber Monday Close to My Heart Cricut Collection Sale Madness!!!

Did I get your attention???  I hope so!  This has never been done before, so it is reason to SALE-A-brate!  Buy one for you and one for your BFF!  Actually, if you want more than one, please, please contact me at mimimyselfandi@outlook.com so I can get you $25 in CTMH goodies for FREE in addition to the amazing sale prices.  Don't pinch yourself, it is true!  :)

BUT, THAT'S NOT ALL!!!

It's time for the DEAL OF THE DECADE!!!

"This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix^® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us! With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10. That’s up to $7.95 USD / $9.75 CAD of savings on a single stamp set! Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price. Remember, a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound! It is truly the deal of the decade."

Here is that Stamp of the Month, Cutie Pie...

Close to My Heart December 2014 Stamp of the Month Cutie Pie

BUT, THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!

Did I ever mention that all the BRAND NEW products in Seasonal Expressions 1 are available now???  Including new colors of Shimmer Trim???  YEP!

BUT, THAT'S NOT ALL!!!

Every customer who takes advantage of the Deal of the Decade will receive a free Exclusive Ink Pad valued at $5.95 from me as a thank you!  :)  This item will come separate from your order, so don't add it, and I will contact you to find out what color you would like!

If you take advantage of all of these promos on Monday, December 1st, you will be getting over $140 worth of CTMH products for just over $94!!!  That is a 33% savings!  Shop my website CYBER MONDAY because the Cricut Collections will be on sale for just ONE DAY!  :)

Be Still and Know that I am God

I wanted to stop in and let you all know that our wonderful Grandma Florida (as dubbed by my girls many years ago) passed away late Friday night.  Our hearts are heavy as we will miss her terribly until we see her again.  I cannot say enough about this generous woman whose 91 year old body truly just plain wore out while living life to the fullest.  She is my grandma by marriage, but I realized that she was mine for longer than one of my own even.  Grandma was a fantastic Scrabble player, a beautiful soul, and a force to be reckoned with, all in one dainty little frame.  My children all bear some of her remarkable genetics down to her energizing blue eyes. 

I made her a little card to keep with her at the rehab center that I was going to give her when we were supposed to see her at Thanksgiving.  I used one of my favorite My Acrylix stamps, Be Still, a Verve cross stamp, Cocoa Exclusive Ink, and the Yuletide Carol Paper Packet.  I didn't have the chance to give it to her, so I wanted to share it with you...

It will be pretty silent on my Facebook Page and blog as we take care of each other for a while.  I will be back after our Thanksgiving celebrations are finished, though, and have lots to still share with you from paper creations to new shimmer trim colors coming soon.  Yep.  I certainly will have my sparkle back in a bit, so Be Still, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I see you next month my friends! I am most thankful for you all!

Christmas Card Workshop Time!

I am so excited to host my annual Christmas Card Workshop!  I am even MORE excited to show you the first card we will be making!  It features my favorite new My Acrylix stamps set from Close to My Heart for Christmas...Sing Glory.  This is only offered as a Hostess Reward, so this is one of the few ways to be able to use it!

I combined two beautiful paper packets for this one:  Pear and Partridge (retired) and Yuletide Carol.  Does the card look familiar?  I used the example on page 7 of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book as my inspiration.  Close to My Heart Idea Books are intended to be just that--IDEA books!  Use the artwork inside for your own creations and take the agony out of designing.  :)

This angel stamp has so many details that I love!  Do you see the stars and snowflakes?

If it's a Christmas card, then it's gotta have some bling!  I chose the Sequins Gold Assortment to help us out with that...

A simple Merry Christmas sentiment can be stamped inside...

I am really happy with the way this one turned out.  We will be using the standard A2 side fold cards for these, not the top fold like in my pictures.  I designed it at an all day crop and cut my paper the wrong way for this one, lol!  ;)

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