I thought of you Tree Cards

Good morning Blog Friends-

Do me a favor-while you read this post watch my video for the Close to My heart Clearly the best contest. (Just turn the volume to mute and finish reading.....that way you don't have to listen to my silly voice.)




Well we have been snowed/iced in for the weekend again. (I can get so much done when I can't go any where!)

I told you before that I was really inspired by the magazine Card Creations Start to Finish. This set of cards was inspired by a card in this issue on page 14.

Here is a list of supplies from Close to My Heart-
Bamboo Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Pattern paper from Twitterpatted
hemp
Olive ink
Chocolate marker
Brown Staz-on
Colonial white ribbon
Tree tops stamp set
True happiness stamp set
Smile stamp set


Here you can see the inside of the card.

I wrapped a set of 4 cards and envelopes with a lovely ribbon and finished them off with a twig from a tree.

I will be loading these sets of cards in my etsy store. Just look to the right side of my post and there is a link to the store. Or you can click here

PLEASE watch my Video....

Close to My Heart is having a contest-The YouTube video with the most views wins a prize-
Would you be so kind as to head over to You Tube and watch---LIKE 10 TIMES A DAY!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSQmJFBwrV8

You are all so Awesome!
Thanks

Key to My Heart

Good Morning Blog Friends-

It's going to be a cold one here--the weather snow globe on my computer desktop has ice on it this morning. We are expected to get a thick layer of ice this afternoon. I have to get to the grocery store before hits or the people in this house just might starve!!

I love this key stamp, it is just so cute! I used one of my favorite patterns from the CTMH Originals book called center accent.

Supplies from Close to My Heart-

Magic Moments paper pack, cocoa ink, hollyhock ink, hollyhock ribbon, prisma glitter, foam tape, In the month of February stamp set

I am putting the finishing touches on a Video, not really a technique video but more of a Why I {heart} CTMH stamps. So be looking for that by the end of the week!

A big manly machine-

Whewwww.... it has been one of those days. I meant to post much earlier, but life happened and I am just now getting to it.

So this big manly machine.... I know what its called, it's an Excavator. I am a Landscaper and we have one where I work. Ours is yellow and really dirty, much different from this card.

But doesn't it make a great manly card?

Supplies from Close to my Heart-

Colonial white cardstock

Back country pattern paper

Twill ribbon

Blending Pen

Water color pencils

Pewter brads (assorted sizes)

Playin Hard Stamp set

other items

Circle die cut from Nestiblities

I did say it was my favorite...

Are you sick of seeing this flower yet? I came across this color combo when looking through a magazine, and thought it would make a great card. At first I wasn't sure, but it grew on me (or maybe it was the stamp set! I don't think it could look bad on any card)









Supplies from Close to My heart-
Desert Sand Cardstock
Goldrush cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Pattern paper from Moon doggie
Black ink
Olive ink
goldrush ink
black brads
corner rounder
tender tags stamp set
A posey stamp set
Other-
black plaid ribbon

Liquid glass stamping with a Video!

I got a little creative with liquid glass-stamping. Check out the video below to see how I did all these!
Supplies from Close to My Heart-
Cocoa Cardstock
Hollyhock Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Olive ribbon
Hollyhock ink
Cocoa ink
Crystal blue ink
Magic Moments Paper pack
Crystal Blue Cardstock
Heavenly Blue ribbon
Hollyhock ribbon
Garden green cardstock
A Love stamp set
A Posy stamp set
Liquid glass

Thanks for watching, and have a great Wednesday!

A Posey, my new favorite!

Afternoon Blog Friends!

I have discovered my new most favorite CTMH Stamp set.... A Posey! I have been stamping everything I have with it right now, and the best part is how affordable it is!

This card is one of my current favorites.

Supplies used from Close to my Heart are:

Desert Sand Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Juniper Cardstock, Pattern paper from Jingle Creative Basics, Juniper ink, Tulip ink, desert sand ink, clear sparkle, white button, foam tape, A posey stamp set, Dainty thoughts stamp set

Other items-circle cutter and lace

And this little picture is a sneak peak of a video I am finishing up .....coming soon!

A Great Set of Cards

Hello Blog Friends!!

I am winding down for the weekend, sitting on the couch having a glass of wine and waiting for Desperate Housewives to come on.

I had such a productive weekend-I worked on and finished so many projects. I finished up 3 mini albums, 2 sets of scrapbook layouts and filmed a video! (putting the finishing touches on that and you will see it soon!)

On to the project-


I had a little inspiration-from Card Creations Start to Finish (page 9). If you don't have this one, I highly recommend it, the issue is full of great ideas.
My inspiration card is pictured here.



I made a set of 3 cards -A Thank you, Happy Birthday and Thinking of you. All 3 cards fit inside a glassine bag and closed with a clothes pin. The bag and clothes pin are inspired by one of my favorite bloggers Michelle Wooderson.

Here is a list of supplies from Close to My Heart-
Sunflower Textured Cardstock
Animal Cookie Level 2 paper collection
Animal Cookie creative basics paper collection
Holiday red brad
crotchet flower
sanding kit
dutch blue ink
Dainty thoughts stamp set
Comments stamp set
Confidential stamp set
hemp
Holiday red button

A few other supplies involved-
clothes pin
red ribbon
scallop punch
glassine bag
corner rounder

I really love this tag! I used the lined stamp from the comment collection stamped on the bottom. All closed up with a decorated clothes pin

I used a the negative of a circle for a mask to stamp the lines. Add a special sentiment and now it's a great finish (or start) to the gift.

I will have these loaded up in my Etsy store soon- you can visit it by clicking the images on the right side menu bar or going to this site. http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabrown63

Have a wonderful week!

Stamping on Candles

What a neat gift idea!? I came across this video that shows how to stamp on candles, and I have been obcessed since.

The secret--you don't really stamp on the candle. Watch the video to find out!

For the box tutorial click here.

If you are in Lubbock, join me tonight for a FREE technique class.

Sunny Card

Good Morning Blog Friends!

As my part of the country heads for cold weather again, I thought I would wish for a little warmer weather by showing you a sunny card.

We have a chance for snow, again. This much winter is very unusual for my part of the country.

For this card I used the following products from Close to My Heart-

White Daisy Cardstock, Buttercup Cardstock, Pattern paper from Sweet Home, White Daisy ribbon, dutch blue ribbon, Buttercup ink, Dutch Blue ink, foam tape, hemp, True Happiness stamp set.

Be Mine

OK, how cute are these felt hearts?
When I first saw this heart pattern paper in the CTMH Animal Cookie paper pack I immediately thought Valentine's!


I just love the felt hearts with the tiny blush buttons on the little tags.


Supplies from Close to My Heart-
White Daisy Cardstock
Tulip Cardstock
Blush Cardstock
pattern paper from Animal Cookie collection
Felt hearts
blush buttons
tulip ink
Feb. Word Puzzle stamp set
fancy cut tags
liquid glass

Wild about you!

Good Morning Blog Friends, and happy Sunday to you!
Today I wanted to show a really easy Valentine Treat. This is a box of Valentine heart candies covered with a paper sleeve. Did you know that the conversation heart has been around since 1866? Check out this site for some history on these wonderful little candies.
Supplies for this project from Close to My Heart:
Colonial White Cardstock
Garden Green Cardstock
Pattern paper from Bella collection
Desert Sand ink
Brown Staz-on ink
Felt heart
hemp
It's a zoo stamp set
Say it in style stamp set
foam tape
Other-
sweethearts candy
leaf punch

A few Valentine's Cards

A fair warning----I am watch football while I type this post. I can't be responsible for what I type!!!

I thought I would share a few Valentine's cards with you. Valentine's is one of my favorite holidays-it's great for everyone-school kids, husbands and wife's, and mostly us crafters.

INTERCEPTION!!!!!! Sorry-football is on, remember?


I just love this first card. I used one of my favorite techniques---clear embossing with sponging.
Here is a list of supplies from Close to My Heart-Cranberry Cardstock
Blush Cardstock
Grey Wool Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Cranberry ribbon
chipboard heart
black ink
grey wool ink
cranberry ink
blush ink
February word puzzle stamp set
spot on background stamp set
versa mark ink
clear embossing powder
Other-scallop punch

Here are some simple directions for creating the look on the chipboard heart-
Stamp a pattern image on the chipboard
Sprinkle with clear embossing powder
Heat emboss
Using a a sponge add ink, blending the colors

I really love lady bugs, I think they are so cute and work for every occasion-from love to get well.(I told you I was distracted by football.....)


Here is a supply list from CTMH-
Black cardstock
White daisy cardstock
cranberry cardstock
black ink
cranberry ink
clear sparkles
foam squares
Ambiance stamp set
From Papertrey ink-
Little lady stamp set


I am almost sure that I had an inspiration for this card....I can't remember from where. (If you know leave me a comment so I can give credit)

Liquid glass is an awesome way to high light a specific section of a card. On this card I just love the way it show cases the heart in the I "heart" you.

Here is a list of supplies from Close to my Heart-
Grey wool cardstock
cranberry cardstock
baby pink cardstock
grey wool ink
baby pink ink
baby pink ribbon
liquid glass

(SACK!!!!!!!!) Sorry, I got distracted by football again!

Playful flourish stamp set
February word puzzle stamp set
Other
Scallop punch


On a final note--

I should be rooting for Texas-A big 12 team, but as a die hard Texas Tech fan I have a real hard time rooting for UT.

So..... LET's GO TIDE!!!

Way too much work for...

an envelope. Sometimes I have project ideas in my head, but they don't come out the way I had planed. Sometimes they are better others..... well let me explain.
I had this piece of fabric laying around for a while, and I really kept thinking I will use that for some thing great. The envelope in my mind was more of a fabric card keeper, meant to hold 4 or 5 cards and some envelopes. After poor planning, poor measuring and re-working it, it turned out to be an "over-the-top" envelope for just one card.
That is all that would fit, one card.


Supplies for the card- from Close to my heart:
Cocoa Cardstock
Twilight Cardstock
Felicity pattern paper
Twilight ink
Cocoa ink
Desert sand ink
clear sparkles
foam tape
Code it stamp set
Love Struck stamp set

Supplies for the envelope from Close to my Heart:
White Just blooms flower
Twilight fabric brad
Cocoa ink
Twilight Label holder
Cocoa brads
Code it stamp set
in addition:
Fabric
thread


Even more poor planning lead to having raw fabric edges on the outside. If you run into this problem yourself, use my solution-trim the edges with pinking sheers.

Valentine Gum Treat & my 1st Video...

OK-as promised I made my 1st video! I have serious issues with the way I sound when recorded, but I am trying to work through it.
This cute little Valentine treat is so easy and used just a few supplies. They would make great treats for school kits or stamp clubs.
Here is a list of supplies all from Close to My Heart
Cranberry Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Cranberry ink
In the Month of Feb. stamp set
Other items
Silver ink
copy paper
gum
punches









The size measurements are as follows:
2" scallop Circle
1.5 " circle
1.25 x 3.75" cardstock strip
2 x 2 5/8" copy or pattern paper



Enjoy, and be easy on me it's the 1st ever video.

Winner of the Blog Give Away!

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I have many goals for this year:1. be more healthy - mentally and physically2. spend LESS time on my computer and more time for ME3. complete 120 layouts (2010 Layout Challenge through CTMH)4. connect more with family and friends That's all for now but I am thinking on more! lol
January 2, 2010 12:27 PM


Email me your shipping address (for UPS) and I will ship out your goodies right away!

Thanks everyone for playing along!

100,000 Blog Hit Give Away!

The contest is now closed--I will post the winner shortly.
Thank you from the Bottom of my Heart to all of you who have come by my blog, still visit everyday and for all the future visits!
Here is a list of what you get if you win
Free Spirit Level 2 paper pack
Key to my Heart Stamp set
Everyday celebration stamp set
Notice the details stamp set
Pettie perks stamp set
blue staples
honey marker
sunflower marker
autumn terracotta marker
white rub-ons
3 silver tins
1 lunch box tin
coin envelopes
2 note pads
CD folders

How do you win?

Leave a comment on this post answering the following question:

What is your #1 goal for 2010?

In addition, post this give away on your blog, facebook, twitter or anywhere others might see and you will be entered a second time. (Just email me at kabrown63@hotmail.com telling me where you posted)

I will draw a random winner on Tuesday January 5th. All entries must be received by Monday Jan. 4th at 8 pm central time.

Good luck and Thanks again....

Happy New Year!

I hope that 2010 brings your tons of joy and happiness for you are your family!

These cards are using a new stamp set from CTMH "In the month of January" a wonderful set of monthly stamps that I look foward to seeing each catalog.