December SOTM-Candy Cane Alphabet

This year seems to have flown by...how can it be December already?  Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us.  With the new month, Close To My Heart is offering a new Stamp of the Month, Candy Cane Alphabet.  This set of 44 images would be a great addition to your collection.  I can easily see changing up the color scheme and using this alphabet set year round.

This set can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying purchase. This offer is only valid until December 31, 2018.  You can view all of the great Close To My Heart products here.

The Paper Players PP420

I have been wanting to play in the The Paper Players Sketch Challenge all week!  Well, today is the final day...in fact the final minutes of the challenge!  I made it!  I  love the end result.  I am such a layers girl and their sketch just begged for layers!  Here is a look at the original sketch design-

For all of you non-stampers, this card is for you!  My card is created with layers of coordinating paper from the 'Tis the Season Collection and the Complements Collection.  All of my layers are backed with the new Candy Apple Red.  I applied foam dots to the back of my Merry Christmas to add depth to my card.  Christmas is printed in a gorgeous gold foil, that my photos do not do justice!

All products by Close To My Heart:
X7239B 'Tis the Seasoon Paper Packet
X7239D 'Tis the Season Coordinating Cardstock
X7239C 'Tis the Season Complements
Z6509 Candy Apple Red Exclusive Inks
Z3342 3-D Foam Dots

I have also entered my card in the following challenge:
Color My Heart Color Challenge-Kraft, New England Ivy, Candy Apple Red, Gold
Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes
Watercooler Wednesday-All About the Holidays

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Freshly Made Sketches 362

I am sneaking in under the wire to get my card created for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I have had good intentions since the sketch came out on Wednesday....one animal crisis after another has cut into my craft time this week!  Thankfully all of the four legged critters are doing fine and I am sure my vet is doing well too!  I created this card from memory....which might not be soo great.  I grabbed the little free time I had to create and pulled this together.  After pulling up the sketch, I see I could have easily added another layer!

My photo editing skills do not do the bright colors justice! My card is created with the Oh What Fun papers by Close To My Heart.  My glitter snowflake is multiple layers to make it pop off the card.  Here is a look at the complete paper pack-

The fun colors are a little unexpected for Christmas, but they have seriously grown on me! I finished out the inside with a pop of color as well.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
Z4236 Winter Flurries Thin Cut Dies
C1737 Tis The Season Stamp Set
C12181 Christmas Blessings
X7238B Oh What Fun Paper Packet
X7238D Oh What Fun Coordinating Cardstock
Z3237 White Glitter Cardstock
Z2812 Raspberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Stitched Frame Die-Gina Marie Designs

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
52 Christmas Card Throwdown-Color Challenge

Cut It Up-Clean & Simple (Snowflake Die)
Happy Little Stampers-Anything Goes with Dies

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Paper Players Sketch Challenge 416

Just a friendly reminder, that time is running out to complete your Christmas cards! The new Holiday Expressions has a great variety of holiday stamps to choose from. I tend to lean towards traditional colors for my holiday cards, with the occasional purple snowflake card.  At first glance, I did not think the Oh What Fun paper pack was for me. Actually playing with the papers, totally changed that!  I love the fun bright colors.  The bright pink and green create such a festive card.  While some of the patterns are holiday oriented, you can easily flip them over to a versatile pattern for other occasions.  Here is a look at the complete paper pack-

I created my card with Raspberry and Clover as my primary colors.  Not sure what the rules are on mixing stripes and polka dots, but I love the mix together!

My card is based on the Sketch Challenge this week at The Paper Players. I am a huge fan of layers, so this sketch was perfect for me!  I can see many more cards in the future with this design.  If you hurry, you can still play along. The link up closes November 2 at noon, PST.

I finished out the inside of my card with a sentiment from the same stamp set and a left over strip of coordinating paper.  I tend to save any strips over 1/2", they are perfect for adding a pop of color to the inside of your cards.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
C1737 Tis The Season Stamp Set
X7238B Oh What Fun Paper Packet
X7238D Oh What Fun Coordinating Cardstock
Z2812 Raspberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z6507 Clover Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
White Ribbon-Unknown

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks-Christmas
Double D Challenges-Stripes & Dots
Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes

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November Stamp of the Month-Seasonal Trees

Wow, how time flies!  So hard to believe we are already in the month of November!  The new month brings us a new Stamp of the Month at Close To My Heart.  November's Stamp of the Month is Seasonal Trees.  This set is super versatile and will carry you through all the seasons.  If you have yet to design your Christmas cards, this set will make super cute images! The set includes 23 stamps to mix and match-

The set is only available in the month of November.  You can purchase the set for only $5 with a qualifying purchase!  The set is sure to become a favorite, get yours before they are gone! You can view all of the great Close To My Heart products here.

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Flash Sale Alert!

Flash Sale Alert!!! Close To My Heart if having a Flash Sale, starting today at 3:00 PM MDT.  The sale runs for 24 hours or while supplies last!  Get there at 3:00 for the best selection!  Great deals are sure to be had!  Hope to see you there!

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