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happy thoughts card

Very Simple. I cute the speech bubble on the Artbooking Cartridge as well as the happy. I ran a piece of cardstock through an embossing folder. A little stamping, twine and staples finished it off.

Happy Birthday Card

I saw a card awhile back that had layered paper all over it. When I went looking for it I didn't find it so I made this one from memory. Turned out really cute!

3x3 the bomb cards

I like to keep 3x3 cards around to give as gifts or to add to a package. I used a great stamp called You're the Bomb. For every one of these stamps CTMH sales they will donate $3 to Operation Smile.

Sweet Treat

Lots of candy still hanging around here after Christmas, this on was on my desk while i was working and I decided to make a simple wrap and cover it.

You mean the world to me

 The scooter is back! This circle pattern paper is my favorite in the Hopscotch pack from Close to My Heart. I wanted to highlight those circles, so I covered them with liquid glass giving the card a fun effect.

Hello.

 A very simple, but stunning Hello card. I think the part that makes it so stunning is the layers. Simple to do and below gives you a little better look. All you need is foam tape.

Watercolor Butterfly Card Set

 We had some pretty unusual weather at the end of December and first of January. We were iced and snowed in for several days here in Texas. I spent more time in the house/craftroom than normal. I really love card sets, but it's not often I have to make multiplies of card. I saw this post, and decided I wanted to pull out the watercolor paper and give these butterflies a try.

 To create the butterflies I inked my image in multiple colors and then sprayed lightly with water. Then I stamped on the watercolor paper.

Little Thanks banner

You can't beat the CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge for quick and EASY cards. This is the last of the my Thank you cards for Christmas.

Thank You so very much

More Thank You cards.

Thanks A Bunch

Over the New Years holiday I spent some time in the craft room (because we were snowed in) making thank you cards. We had a lot of people to thank after Christmas.

Year>>Noted Birthday Card

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals!

 During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year >> Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!

2015 Goals Journal

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals!

 During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year >> Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!

 I used the ARC system from Staples to create a goal journal for 2015. I am a big fan of the ARC system because 1) I am left handed and that means I can take our the pages to write at a better angle for me 2) I can create my own pages using the ARC punch to add in where ever I want.  Below you can see that I used the stamps and Project Life grid cards to make some inserts.  As I use the planner I can move these around. Also I will show you updates as the year progresses.

Hello Sunshine Card

I can't wait to send this a cheery card to a friend. It makes me happy. It might be hard to tell in the picture, but the clouds have just a hint of glitter on them to make them sparkle. I love the added puffy happy face sticker!

RSVP and Pay today for January Classes

 Come make 10 cards and go home with extra supplies to make more!
Date: January 24th at 9:30 am
My House
Costs: $38 (includes paper pack, stamp, puffy stickers, cards/envelopes and twine)
RSVP and PAY by January 12th to hold your spot.

Come make 10 Valentine themed treat sacks
Date: January 24th at 1:30pm
My House
Costs: $17.50(includes bags, stickers, foam tape, circles, and cello bags)
RSVP and PAY by January 12th to hold your spot

Remember this Moment Notepad

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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Hello Card

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Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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Be Amazing Clear Card

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Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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Straight from the heart Card

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Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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My Aim is True Card

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

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January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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Love Notes 3x3 Card Set

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

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January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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XOXO Gift Box

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2015: This Moment (S1501)

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