Sunday, November 27, 2016

Close To My Heart Cyber Monday Cricut Special

Hello friends!  I can't believe Close To My Heart is having a special on Cricut Cartridge Collections.  Buy $30 retail and you receive 30% off any of our Cricut Collections.  (City Sidewalks digital cartridge is not included.) Sale starts at Midnight tonight Mountain Time - November 28, 2016.

One Day Cyber Monday Cricut Special Starting at Midnight-(MST)
 

 
November Stamp of the Month
$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.99 no purchase
New Year's Cheer - S1611



Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!

Friday, November 25, 2016

Close To My Heart Black Friday Special Over 50% off bundles

Hello friends!  I hope everyone is doing well.  I hope everyone that celebrates Thanksgiving had a wonderful time with family and friends.  We celebrated Thanksgiving with my husbands ex-wife and his son.  We went out for Chinese food and had Peking Duck, Peking Pork, Lions Head (just the name-LOL), fish with pine nuts, vegetables, and more. (lots of left overs).  We also went out for pie and coffee (pepsi for me) at Coco's after we ate.  

Close To My Heart Big 50% off Bundles for Black Friday!  This is a great time to choose your bundle and save!  There are cardmaking bundles as well as those that are labeled cardmaking and scrapbooking bundles.  I love those options. There should be something nice for everyone!  You can't go wrong with 50% off!  Only available till midnight tonight Mountain Time or while supplies last!  Options start at $35 bundles; and these will go first.


Don't forget your Stamp of the Month if you order $50 or more.  It's only $5.



Call, text, Facebook Message or email if you have questions.  Have a wonderful Holiday season!  

Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Sympathy Card Using Art by Miran Valentina

Hello friends!  I hope everyone is doing well.  It has finally cooled down a little here in Southern CA.  I love Fall weather.  We actually had rain on Sunday.  It was amazing!  When I lived in Florida, it rained almost every day; so I got really tired of it; but I love it when it rains now.  We seldom get much of it; so it is a treat to me.  Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change about things over the years?

My granddaughters grandpa passed away last week; so it has been a sad time for me, my daughter, granddaughter and their families.  Bobby was a wonderful man and loved by many.  It is so hard when we lose someone.  I know that Jason, his son and Barbara, his wife are so lost  without him.  I am very grateful that my daughter, Jenny and granddaughter, Gabrielle and her son, Bryr were able to spend over a week with him in Florida before his passing.  He was so happy to see them and to play with that awesome great grandson.  We will all miss him.  

I have been creating Sympathy cards this past week.  I find them hard to create for me.  I know there is a typical Sympathy card that most people create; but I decided that I needed to create something beautiful and cheerful for my Sympathy cards; just like I do for birthdays, etc.  

It's time for another Art by Miran Challenge 72 - Anything Goes.  I have chosen this gorgeous image - Valentina.  I thought this image would be an excellent choice for my granddaughter.  We would love to see your entries in our challenge. I can't wait to see what you create.



Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames - Gina Marie Designs Crochet Lace Oval Die Set
Lace edge inside - Joy Crafts Lace Edge

Image - Art by Miran Valentina
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Sorbet
Paper - Graphic 45 Secret Garden
Sentiment outside - CTMH Take Heart C1639
Sentiment inside - CTMH Big Hug D1584
Inks - CTMH Sorbet and Sea Glass
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon April Ribbon Club
Bling - Want2scrap.com

Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR23, YR24
Dress - BG11
Eyes, Beads & Bows - BG15
Flowers - YR01, YR18
Leaves - G94






I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (8 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Saturday)
The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) (Thursday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)
 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Creates and Makes - Anything Goes/w/option (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Die Cuttin Divas - Anything Goes w die cut (1 of 3)
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Retarte #90 - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/handmade bow (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 
House of Cards - Layers or Colors (No limit)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)




November Stamp of the Month
$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.99 no purchase
New Year's Cheer - S1611

CTMH Artwork





Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Thinking Of You Cards Using CTMH Swan Lake Paper Pack

Hello friends!  How is everyone doing?  I hope you are having a fabulous year so far and enjoying time to craft.  Crafting is my sanity.  I don't really know what I would do without it.  LOL!


I wanted to show you how quick and easy card making can be when using some of the two Picture My Life (PML) pages of paper that comes with all of our regular paper packs.  I trimmed this PML card to fit an A2 size card; added a sentiment and ribbon; gluing it to CTMH Poppy Cardstock.  I didn't color this first one; but I did color the second one.  I wanted to see which one I preferred.  I actually like both of them.  Which one do you like the best?  Colored or not colored?  Thanks so much for your opinion.  


Card #1
No coloring on this one, just sentiment and embossing powder



Card #2
Colored with CTMH Markers


Supplies used to create this card:
Paper - CTMH Swan Lake Paper Pack - Picture My Life cards are part of each paper pack.  
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Poppy
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon "Autumn Days" August Ribbon Club (Created with 
Bow It All)
Sentiment - CTMH So Many Smiles C1619
Ink - Versamark Dazzle Stamp pad
Embossing Powder on Sentiment - Recollections

No 2 card - Markers used
Leaves - GY235 - Touch Twin Marker (bought through CTMH)
Flowers - Y222 - Touch Twin Markers (bought through CTMH)

CTMH Swan Lake Paper Pack - Picture My Life cards are part of each paper pack.  




I am entering these cards in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/handmade bow (No limit)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 
Creates and Makes - Anything Goes/w/option (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte #90 - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sunny Day Crafting - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (Unlimited)
 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes (No limit)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
 

November Stamp of the Month
$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.99 no purchase
New Year's Cheer - S1611
CTMH Artwork




Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!



Monday, November 21, 2016

Encouragement Card Using Ching-Chou Kuik Unicorn Love with Cricut Artbooking and Artiste Cartridges

Hello friends!  How are you doing?  I have been struggling with some health issues; but other than that; all is good.  Just a few days before Thanksgiving. Can you believe it?  Where did this year go?  

It is time for another Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post and our topic this week is Anything Goes.  I bought this adorable new Ching-Chou Kuik Unicorn Love as soon as it came out.  I love Unicorns; and this one is just gorgeous!  I hope I did it justice.  I tried my best to make this card special with lots of glitter and sparkle.  It took me several days to get it the way I wanted it.  LOL!  I hope you enjoy my creation.  

I created this for my daughter; who is having some difficult challenges in her life. I want her to know how much I love her and that I will love her and support her; no matter what decisions she makes.  I thought this image was perfect for her. 



Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:



Dies

Front Border (6002/0357) & Flourish - Joy Crafts
I heart you (front) - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Always & Forever (front) - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Heart Banner (inside) - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Frame Inside - Gina Marie Designs Loopy Rectangles Die Set

Sentiment inside - CTMH A Thing Well Done - C1606 (retired)
Ink - CTMH Sapphire and Sky
Bling - CTMH Bitty Sparkles Z1263
Frantage - Stampendous Shabby Blue Embossing Enamel
Glitter - CTMH Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)

Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Eyes - B02, B000
Hair, Mane, Wings, & Tail - V000, V01, V2, B000, B02
Unicorn shadows - C1
Dress - B02
Flowers - V15
Leaves - V12
I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (7 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Saturday)
The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Friday)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
 Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) (Thursday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)
 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (3 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (4 of 5)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Inspired by song/movie (Always and Forever song) (No limit) (Tuesday)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
Critters & Creatures - Anything Goes w/critter/creature (No limit)
House of Cards - Layers or Colors (No limit)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - 3 of something/3 different types of embellishments (Words/flourish and border) (1 of 5)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes 
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)



Free Scrapbook Workshop



Close To My Heart has a Happy, Happy Christmas Campaign which features a workshop designed to help you and your customers have a happy, happy Christmas! We have made this workshop to help you create not only a beautiful Christmas album, just in time for the holiday season, but also to give you the materials to create four additional items that would make beautiful holiday gifts! It’s like getting five amazing projects all in one workshop!







Close to My Heart has created these awesome Workspace Wonder products and they are fabulous!  Click here for more information and to place your order .  These can be placed into many different configurations; based on your crafting needs.  If any parts are not available; they should be in by end of November.





November Stamp of the Month
$5 with a $50 purchase or $17.99 no purchase
New Year's Cheer - S1611
CTMH Artwork




Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!