Get Well Soon & Speedy Recovery- August 18, 2013

It has been a long time since I made a card!  Life has just been in the way lately to even craft.  My mother just had surgery this past week, so I had to make her a card for a quick recovery (prescription bottle card).  My husband's aunt was accidentally attacked by her dog, and is also recovering (get well tablet card).  Hopefully, they will enjoy their cards and it will bring some sunshine.  Tuesday Morning Sketches #211 was a perfect sketch for both of my cards.  I really enjoyed using the pop of red, and polka dots.  The spin over at Tuesday Morning Sketches was to use buttons, so I embellished both cards with some cute buttons!  Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches #211
Challenges 4 Everyone Anything Goes #27

Guest Designer for Technique Time Tuesday - June 5, 2013

I was invited to be a guest designer over at Technique Time Tuesday for their Faux Chalkboard Challenge!  I am so honored by this request!  All you ladies, please play along with the challenge!  I think you will enjoy the tutorial, and learning this fun creative technique!  Plus you might even win a prize!

You're Sweet - May 25, 2013

Another Thank you card with a punch of red and some faux stitching!  My life has been filled with saying Thank you to people lately!  I am blessed to have wonderful people to say thank you too!

Challenges
Deconstructed Sketch No. 101
Twisted Tuesday Challenge 2TC49 Free for All

Many Thanks - May 23, 2013

 Lately, I have found that I needed to send out several thank you cards!  Does it ever occur to you that the art of letter writing or even sending out a personal thank you note is foreign to others?  We might not think about this often, since we take the time to make cards for our family and friends.  However, today I was reminded that there is an entire generation out there who thinks everything should be done over the internet or via text.  The importance of receiving a handwritten note to someone is foreign.  I think it is the greatest thing ever to receive a handwritten note.  First, I know someone cared to sit down and take the time to write to me and take it to a mailbox.  Second, I love to see someone's writing!  Do you ever recoginze someone's handwriting?  Handwriting is so unique!  Third, opening up that mailbox and receiving a letter is far more enjoyable than bills, junk mail and even a craft order!  Yes, I said a craft order!  Why?  Because it is personally for me!  Hopefully, letter writing will never fade and the etiquette of a good thank you note will last too!


Challenges:


 Sketch Saturday#259
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge #20 - Anything Goes

WHOO - Thank you - May 22, 2013

I am starting to get my mojo back with a sketch from Mojo Monday #294.  I had a great time making this special Thank You card for a special time I recently had up North!  I hope the recipient enjoys my card just as much as I enjoyed making it!

I am also entering Paper Playtime Challenge Buttons or Brads!  I just love the brad that I added to the ribbon!

Thanks for W-H-O-O-I-N-G By!

Mother's Day Cards - May 21, 2013

I am so happy!  I have been traveling for two weeks with work, and it is wonderful to be back in my craft room.  Today, I am sharing my mother's day cards!  They turned out to be a big hit!  Everyone really likes something personalized!  The blue card was for my mother-in-law and inside was a picture of her and my hubby!  The pink card was for my mother and inside was a picture of my mother and I!  Thanks for stopping by!

Birthday Desserts - April 23, 2013

Isn't this just the most adorable image?  I really love it!  It is Humphrey Friends Forever Set!  It looks like the two girls are celebrating a birthday at a retro ice cream polar!  I wish we had one of those nearby! The paper on this card is awesome!!!  It is by Gina K. Designs called birthday hoot. I just love the feel of the paper!  The sketch is by The Sweet Stop Sketch SSS207!

A Happy Hello - April 22, 2013

It is starting to warm up here in Virginia.  I am hoping to see the butterflies and dragonflies soon!  The dragonflies are really attracted to my mother's pool because of the bugs they can find!  They just love flying around, and I love watching them!  They are so beautiful!  I got this great image and all the coordinating paper from my mom as an I LOVE YOU gift!  We give each other I LOVE YOU gifts when we can!  The stamp set is by Gina K Designs.  I used a resist embossing technique on the card, which was super fun!  The sketch also was amazing and really helped highlight the dragonfly and the paper!


Challenges
Sketch Saturday #255
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Think Spring Challenge
Dream Valley Challenge - Things with Wings
Love RubberStamps Challenge #48 Colors of Spring

Simple Thank You - April 21, 2013

 

I am staring to get back my mojo now!  Today, I made a Thank you card by making a pattern with my circle punch and some left over paper in my stash box!  I just happen to find the brad in a stash of old embellishments!



Challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown #143 - Focus on Sentiment
Freshly Made Sketches #82
Simple to Create #35 Use your Stash
QKR Stampede - Punches or Dies #35

TEE-rific! April 16, 2013

My brother-in-law loves to golf!  His birthday is coming up June 1st!  I decided this sketch by The Sweet Stop SSS206. I just love the golf paper, the kraft paper tag and the tee!  I hope he has a great birthday!  The inside says "Happy Birthday".

The other challenges this week are:
Eureka Stamps #35 For the Boys
Challenges 4 Everybody Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge Happy Birthday
Sweet Stop SSS206
Tuesday Throwdown Focus on the Sentiment

Spring Time Freshly Made - April 14, 2013

Have you ever gone through a time where you struggled with making cards?  I have recently gone through a spell!  My focus has been working on project life and taking pictures for project life.  I hope to post a video on my progress later this week. 

I decided to get back into crafting using the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #81.  I loved the sketch and wanted to celebrate the warm weather!  I think the spring rain will bring some beautiful flowers!  How about you?

Happy Spring - Blog Candy Winner! March 20, 2013

First, I would like to thank everyone who joined my blog as a follower and a special thanks to everyone who has been following my blog for awhile.  I hope in the future that you will enjoy my creations and videos.  I also appreciate all of the nice comments that everyone has left me.  Those comments help me to keep being inspired.


To Celebrate Spring... the winner of the blog candy is #3 - KATHY.

Please contact me through the email feature on the right hand side of the blog.  We will make arrangements to have your blog candy sent to you!

Everyone Stay Tuned.....there is more creations, videos and blog candy in the future!!! 

HAPPY SPRING!!!!!

Last Day to Enter for the Blog Candy!

Today is the last day to enter my drawing for Blog Candy!  Tomorrow, we are going to celebrate the first day of Spring with a little Candy!  Please stop by and register to win - Blog Candy!

Thoughts in the Garden - March 11, 2013

Spring is in the air!  We have had a few warm days, but I know not to get my hopes up too high!  I am sure the cold winter breezes will be back again shortly before we can truly say it is Spring.  Are you looking forward to planting flowers, or seeing all the beautiful flowers that peak out to celebrate the season?  I sure am looking forward to seeing the tulips!  Tulips are my favorite!

While we are talking Spring, enter to win my BLOG CANDY and celebrate the first day of Spring!

Challenges:

The Sweet Stop SSS201
Eureka Challenge #30 - Spring has Sprung
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Easter/Spring #197 
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

Close to My Heart Chantilly Paper Packet - March 6, 2013

While I am working on projects, I thought that today would be a great day for a video.  I am doing a review of the Close to My Heart Chantilly Paper Packet!

If you would like to order the paper packet:

CTMH Chantilly Paper Packet
CTMH  Compliment Dimensional Elements

Party Time!!! - March 3, 2013

I have been missing in action from my blog the past week. I am so happy to be back! An eventful week which kept me away from my craft supplies. My regular job required me to attend a conference in Washington, DC. My personal life required me to work on my taxes, clean the house and do all the laundry! Now, I have arrived back in my craft room surrounded by my craft supplies, and eager to create another card. In honor of getting back to my craft room, I wanted to create a card to celebrate! What a better way to celebrate than creating a birthday card!

Which reminds me, have you stopped by to sign up for my BLOG CANDY! I am celebrating the first day of spring by giving away blog candy on March 20, 2013. Please stop by and sign up!

The challenges I am entering this week are:
The Sweet Stop - SSS200 - Congrats for getting to your 200th sketch!!!
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes 
Paper Shelter - Animal Magic
Cuddlebug Cuties: Sunday Linky Party!

Coloring with CTMH Markers - February 22, 2013

Today, I want to show you how you color with CTMH Markers!  They are fun to color with just like your copic markers!






If you would like to purchase these markers, please shop here:

Exclusive Ink Markers

Thanks for Stopping by!

Glitz Girl Birthday - February 22, 2013

Do you love this adorable image from Saturated Canary?  I sure do! This image is perfect for a sweet birthday card!  I also enjoyed coloring her! I am trying to get a handle on coloring hair, so it is a work in progress.  One of my favorite things to use in both card making and scrapbooking is Stickles, especially diamond Stickles!  Diamonds are a girls best friend!

 

While you are here, doesn't this card put you in the mood to celebrate?  If so, you should sign up for my BLOG CANDY which will be drawn on March 20, 2013 to celebrate the first day of Spring!!

I am entering the following challenges:

Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge #144

The Paper Shelter -Challenge #100 Celebrations

Craft Us Crazy - Show your Favorites  #37

Celebrating!!! - February 19, 2013

Today, over at The Pink Elephant, the blog hop winners were announced!  I won a stamp set from The Crafts Meow!!  I am super excited!   You should really check out The Pink Elephant, they have some fun challenges!

Speaking of winning, have you entered to win my BLOG CANDY!!  If not, please stop by and enter to win!  The drawing is March 20, 2013. 

Also, if you would like to hear announcements of sales for Close to My Heart, please like my Facebook Page.

Feelin' Beary Sick - February 18, 2013

Some people dear to me are sick!  I thought it might brighten their day to receive some nice well wishes their way!  Mo's Digital Pencil Too Beary Sick image was the perfect way to create a card for my loved ones!  I have realized that I need to start having more "Get Well Cards" on hand especially by the time I make the card the person is probably well on the road to recovery.  The card layout comes from Sketch Saturday #246.  I added something a little extra by decorating the inside of the card which brings me to my color combo.  My favorite color combo is Purple/Pink.  My favorite color is purple, so I am entering this in the Corrosive Challenge Rainbow Bright #168 which is to use your favorite color combo!  In addition, Paper Shelter is having a Design Team Call, so I thought why not!  That is why I created a close up of my colored image!  And last but not least, Dream Valley Challenge #51 wants you to bring on your bling and ribbon! 

While you are here....please check out my BLOG CANDY, and enter for a chance to win!  It is open until March 19, 2013.  The winner will be announced March 20, 2013!

Tweet of You! - February 17, 2013

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The Sweet Stop Sketch SSS198 has a spin to use birds or bees on your card!  At first, I thought I would use bees since I belong to a scrapbooking group called the Queen Bees!  However, digging through my stash, I found this great paper pad from My Mind's Eye called Fine & Dandy.  It has lots of birds, and beautiful papers which which coordinate well together and make a fun card!  Just a perfect way to say thanks to someone so "tweet"!

Challenges
The Sweet Stop Sketch SSS198
Charisma Card Challenge - Anything Goes 
Tuesday Throwdown #134 Anything Goes


Also, while I am at it, you should check out my BLOG CANDY!  Candy will be drawn March 20, 2013!

I am also joining the Cuddlebug Cuties: Sunday Linky Party!  You should check it out, it should be a blast getting to know other crafters!

Supplies I used:

Spring Countdown Blog Candy - February 17, 2013

 and a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Shop with Me at Close to My Heart
 

I am starting to get tired of the cold weather and the dreary colors of winter! So to celebrate Spring, I have decided to give away some Blog Candy which includes:

• Close to My Heart Sophia Paper Packet (isn't it bright and cheery?) 
• Close to My Heart Perfect Fit-Frames Flair Stamp Set
• Close to My Heart Colonial White Ribbon Collection ( 4 spoils of ribbon)
• Close to My Heart Bonding Memories Glue 
• and a $10.00 Close to My Heart Gift Certificate to Shop at My With Me Only!

 All you have to do is:

• Become a Follower! If you are a follower, thanks for already following me!
•  Place your name down below using the linky tool! 
•  Leave a Comment below if you are a new follower!
•  If you would be so kind to share the blog candy on your blog, I would appreciate it, but it is not necessary or a requirement!

The Drawing will take place, of course, on the first day of Spring!!! March 20, 2013!!

Beginning Project Life - Update/Products - February 16, 2013

Hey Everyone! I made this quick video to give you an update on my Project Life product, plus to let you know my approach and some of the products I have decided to use! Below are the some of the products I showed you in the video:

Showcased Card - February 15, 2013

Today over at Technique Time Tuesday, I was one of the lucky crafters to have my Birthday Pedestal Card Showcased!  I am super excited for this honor!  I am looking forward to receiving the sentiment that I won!  You should check out their tutorials, they are really fun to complete!

Happy Valentines Day! - February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!  I made these cute little mailboxes for some of my friends!  I just love the little webble people!  I remember selling magazines at school just to get a webble person!  I thought they added a little touch of fun to the mailboxes!  I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Challenge:
Celebrate the Occasion - Valentine's Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Love is in the Air

Be your Best! - February 8, 2013

I just love this card because it reminds us to be the best we can be at whatever we do!   For us crafters, we are always trying to strive to be the best!  God has really instilled in me to strive to give a 100% in all I do.  I am lucky to have this internal drive!  However, sometimes I struggle at giving a 100%, because I am not perfect!  So today, I challenge you to give 100% in some area of your life, whether it is at work, with your family, with your prayer life, or even a craft project!  Do the best at what you do!  You will feel great inside!

The challenges that I am entering are:
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - #19 Anything Goes
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Use Pink or Red
Splitcoaststampers Limited Supply Challenges CAS206

Teddy Bear Love - February 3, 2013

It is hard to tell in this picture, but the teddy bear is adorable.  I used fun flock on her, so she is nice and fuzzy just like a teddy bear.  The heart balloon was stickled for a bling effect.  I am entering the following challenges:


Frosted Designs Love + Heart
Dream Valley Challenge #50 - Valentine
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Love is All Around

Owl Valentine's Day Card - January 28, 2013

Check off the list, one Valentine's Day card completed!!!  I used the Freshly Made Sketch #70 to create the card!  I am also entering in The Paper Shelter - anything goes challenge today! I really think the owl is adorable, and I love his charm! Thanks for stopping by!

How to Make a Recipe Box - January 26, 2013

Today, I have created a recipe box as a gift.  This box can be used for creating stationary box, holding your cards or a photo box.  Use your imagination, anything is possible.  For a quick tutorial, please see the video below which contains all the measurements!!!

Submitting to the following challenges:
Make it Monday - January 21, 2013 Challenge
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - Challenge #29 Anything Goes

If you would like to order any of the supplies, please click below:

Review of Avonlea Workshop on the Go Kit! - January 25, 2013

Avonlea Workshop on the Go Kit!  This is so versatile!  Scrapbooking pages, cards, tags, and altered items!  What can you make with this cool kit?

To Order this kit or other complimentary items:

Avonlea Workshop on the Go!

 


Avonlea Cardmaking  Kit


Avonlea Paper Kit

Avnolea Canvas Shapes

Flowers for You - January 24, 2013

Do you think this image is adorable?  I sure do, it is called Humphrey Flowers for You!  I just love these little elephant stamps because they put a smile on my face.  Thanks for stopping by to check out my creation!

Challenges

Sketch Saturday Week #242
Tammy's Scrapin Corner: Challenge #46 Red and/or Hearts

BRRRRR - January 22, 2013

This card is so appropriate here today!  It is currently18 degrees with a feel of 5 degrees!  With more snow expected in our forecast for the end of the week!  Winter has definitely arrived!

Challenges

The Sweet Stop Sketch # SSS194 - Spin is to include a snowman!
QKR Stampede - Cold & Frosty Challenge #22

Die Cut Main Image - January 21, 2013

Today, I participated in the Splitcoaststampers Challenge Try A New Technique TLC413 - making a die cut the focal of your card.  I cut this cute bunny out with the Cameo.  I inked Close to My Heart Slate around the edges to give him some shadowing.    He is going to make a super cute Easter Card this year!  I also am participating in the Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes challenge! Thanks for stopping by!

Whooo's Valentine Kit - January 20, 2013

Isn't this just an adorable valentine's treat?  I made this using Close to My Heart Whooo's Valentine Kit. You can see what comes in the kit and how to make this cute treat in my video below!  I plan on giving these to co-workers.  The kit is valued at $40, however, you can get this kit for $10.00 with an order of $35.00 from my website until January 31, 2013.  Plus I will send you a free Close to My Heart Spring/Summer catalog if you purchase the Whooo's Valentine Kit! 

Shop Here:

I also entered the following challenges, you should play along too:

Frosted Designs - Give a Gift

Simply Create - Anything Goes #29
Crafty Catz - Anything by a Card #166 
Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes#92

Thanks for stopping by!