Cyber Monday Cricut Craze

When you spend $30 on retail-priced product, you can buy one of our Cricut® collections at 30% off! Here are a few more details about how it will all work:

• There's no limit to the number of Cricut® collections that you can qualify for at that discounted price—you can get one with every $30 you spend!
• All our Cricut® collections are included except for the City Sidewalks digital collection. You'll see a full list of available collections on the shopping cart page when your order qualifies for the special.
• Qualifying purchase must be in full retail product—discounted and clearance items will not help you qualify for this special.
• Purchases will count toward earning the discounted Stamp of the Month and Hostess Rewards.

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Black Friday Surprise Stash!

Love getting a great deal on crafting supplies to add to your stash? For Black Friday this year, you’ll have the opportunity to get amazing crafting supplies at an amazing price with Close To My Heart! For 24 hours only, we’ll feature themed mystery boxes filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes will have five different price points ranging from $35 to $150, with some mystery boxes being offered at 50% off the retail value! All mystery boxes will be available beginning November 25, 2016 at 12:00 am (MST) while supplies last—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone! Get your mystery box here!

Heartfelt Sympathy

Sympathy cards are not my favorite to create.  To make matters worse, I purchased the Love My Dog stamp set some time ago.....to make happy cards!  It was the perfect stamp set for a family member...but sadly the stamp never saw ink until a sympathy card was in order.  My stamping time has been limited lately, but this card was pushed to the front of the to do list.  I recently received the Simon Says Stamp monthly kit and decided to take a quick peak before making my card!  The November kit held some treasures that were perfect for my card, though not in the way one would expect.  I really went out side of the box for this one.  For starters I fell in love with the Metallic Copper envelope in the kit and decided it would be perfect to mail my card off in.  Then there was the Tsukineko Delicata Celestial Copper ink cube, which from first appearance appeared to be the perfect color choice for my Dachshund as well.  My original vision for this card was white on white.  As I inked up the Copper ink, it sadly fell flat on white, but had a lovely shimmer.  I solved my dilemma by inking up the Dachshund with Saddle Ink by Close To My Heart and then stamping again over the top with the Copper ink.  The end result was a Dachshund in the correct color with the perfect amount of shimmer.  Sadly you can not really see the shimmer in the photo, but it reminds me of the dog's shiny coat.  Back to my white on white theory.....it just didn't work for me.  Which bring me to the Copper envelope I had sitting out for  my card.  The color was PERFECT!  I quickly cut up the envelope and added a black card base and was pleased with the result.  If only the kit had included more than one envelope, it would have been perfect!  I do love the copper color though and think I need to add the color to my stash!

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:

C1524 Words of Comfort
A1178 Love My Dog
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1386 Black Cardstock
Z2871 Saddle Ink
Z899 Tuxedo Black Ink by Memento
Celestial Copper Ink by Tsukineko
Copper Envelope by Simon Say Stamp
Stitched Dies by MFT

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
CAS on Sunday-Pets
Crafting by Designs-Little Animals
Crafty Creations-Animals
Critters & Creatures-Anything Goes with an Animal
Cute Card Thursday-Add Something Metallic
Happy Little Stampers-Faux Metal (copper sheet)

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November SOTM-New Year's Cheer

Time for another fabulous Stamp of the Month!  The November Stamp of the Month, New Year's Cheer does not disappoint.  I love the fun elements in this set, which will allow it to be used all year round!  The outlined images coordinate with the Cricut Flower Market Collection!  This set is available for only $5 with a qualifying purchase!  You can see all the details here.

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Mojo Monday #468

It is contest week at Mojo Monday...we all need more stamps, so head over and join in on the fun!  I am still stamping away with the Monstrous Halloween Bundle and Jeepers Creepers papers.  Love those little monsters and the coordinating dies make adding them to projects easy peasy!  I was obviously in need of some crafting therapy....as this card is all about the details.

I added a stamped sentiment and layers to my metal tag die.  I could not bring myself to cut my ribbon, so I twirled the ribbon and left it as is on the card.  Once again, the googlie eyes make a presence.  Love the movement they add to my card.  A little bit of bling was added by cutting my borders with black glitter paper.  I created "goo" along the bottom edge of my card with the Die-namics Icicle Border die....when cut with black glitter paper.....it easily passes as "goo".  My monster is popped up to jump off the page!

I added more bling to the inside by carrying over the glitter paper to the inside as well.  I am still working on my camera issues, so sadly you can not see all the crisp details.  My card is based on the Mojo Monday #468 sketch.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
Z4006 Monstrous Halloween Thin Cuts Bundle
X7211B Jeepers Creepers Paper Packet
X7211D Jeepers Creepers Coordinating Cardstock
Z3236 Black Glitter Paper
Z899 Black Memento Ink
Z2506 Adventure Pigment Inks
Black Ribbon, Eyelets, Tag-Retired
Googlie Eyes-Stampin Up
Die-namics Icicle Border-MFT

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
Craft-Dee BowZ-Handmade Bow
Crafty Creations-Halloween
MFT Card Challenges-Color Challenge
Really Reasonable Ribbon-Halloween w/Ribbon
Simon Says Stamp-Halloween Inspiration
Simon Says Stamp-Halloween

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CAS #192

I created a super clean card for the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge this week.  I wasn't sure it was going to have enough layers for my liking, but I really like the end result.  I love the card in person, the photo....not so much.  I think I am going to have to find another camera.  Mine appears to be on it's last leg.  I have cleaned it and it seems to have one problem after another.  So sadly, you guys are not able to view the sharp crispness of my card.  In person, the sentiment is crisp....on the photo is appears to fade into the background.  I love making cards....editing the photos, not so much!  The card is super simple to  make and could easily use up many of those paper scraps you have been hoarding.  The stitched dies really add the finishing touch.  Here is the sketch my card is based on-

I added a stitched layer to the inside as well.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:

D1694 Very Merry Stamp Set

Stitched Rectangle Dies-Lil Inker Designs

Stitched Banner Dies-MFT
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Twilight Cardstock-Retired
Winter Frost Pattern Paper by We R Memory Keepers
Twilight Pigment Ink-Retired

Twilight Brads-Retired

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenges-T is for Two (My two banners or two colors, take your pick!)
Addicted to Stamps-CAS
Chocolate Baroque-Color Challenge
House of Cards-Gatefold or Color Challenge
My Sheri Crafts-Christmas

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MFT Sketch Challenge #300

Sharing a little snow with the rest of the world!  It actually snowed most of the day here, so winter is quickly approaching....   I love the snow.....as long as I am sitting at home watching it out the window, not when I have to drive in it.  I created my card for the MFT Sketch Challenge #300. I added lots of little details to the card, which might not be visible in the photo.  I started out with a rather plain card....and just kept adding to it.  I finally decided I had just the right amount of bling!    The clean card was totally fine, but I love the bling version more.  I sprayed shimmer paint on my white background circle for a fresh snow effect and added bitty sparkles to the snowflakes on my pattern paper. My snowflake is once again layered for added dimension.

A scrap piece of pattern paper finishes out the inside.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
D1694 Very Merry Stamp Set
Z4003 Snowflake Thin Cut Die
Circle Stax Dies by MFT
Little Letters Dies by MFT
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Twilight Cardstock-Retired
Winter Frost Pattern Paper by We R Memory Keepers
Twilight Pigment Ink-Retired
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z3274 Clear Sparkles
Z553 Bonding Memories Glue Pen

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October Stamp of the Month-Yuletide Joy

If you have yet to get started on your holiday cards, now is the time to start!  The October Stamp of the Month, Yuletide Joy, is perfect for your holiday projects.  Get yours today for only $5 with a qualifying purchase. You can view all of the fabulous new holiday products here.

The outlined images coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection. I will be posting cards created with this set in the near future!

MFT Sketch Challenge #299

You might remember my mention of the adorable Monstrous Halloween dies a few weeks back.....well they have made it to my craft table!  I love how they coordinate with the Jeepers Creepers paper packet.  I created my card for the MFT Sketch Challenge #299.  I have always been a fan of MFT dies.  I know I have been hidden under a rock the past couple of years.....not sure when they started having weekly challenges, but considering this one is #299, obviously a while!  My wish list for MFT is crazy long.  I seriously need some of the stitched die sets.  My problem.....I need them ALL.  I have been unable to narrow down the  list, so I have yet to add the stitched dies to my craft room.  I seriously feel like I am missing out!  Considering MFT gives out gift certificates to the winners of their challenges, this could so help out my dilemma!

My card has many layers, and I added a few to the inside as well.  I love the feel of a sturdy card that can stand on it's own! Considering how many layers I put on the front of my cards, adding a few more to the inside balances things out. 

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
Z4006 Monstrous Halloween Thin Cuts Bundle
X7211B Jeepers Creepers Paper Packet
X7211D Jeepers Creepers Coordinating Cardstock
Z899 Black Memento Ink
Z2506 Adventure Pigment Inks
Googlie Eyes-Stampin Up
Circle Stax Dies-MFT

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jeepers Creepers Thanks

 A totally different take on the Jeepers Creepers paper pack.  While I love the bold bright colors in the paper pack.....this soft gray design was calling my name.  I created this monochrome Thanks card with a touch of bling.  Super simple card....with gasp...no stamping!  Just the fabulous Thanks Thin Cut die and a little added bling!  The die is actually part of a set, you get the Thanks die shown as well as a Hello die, both in the same lovely script.  I love them both and I am sure you will be seeing more of them in the near future!

I cut the Thanks die three times in White Daisy cardstock and layered them together to give my card more definition.  You all know I am all about the layers.  Even with the added layers and little bit of bling, my card is still relatively flat to make for easy mailing.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
Z3259 Hello & Thanks Die Set
X7011B Jeepers Creepers Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Grey Wool Cardstock-Retired
Z553 Glue Pen
Sequins-Unknown
Silver Twine-Unknown

I have entered my card in the following challenges:
Crafting From the Heart-Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge-Anything Goes
Glitter & Sparkle Challenge-Anything Goes
Let's Craft & Create-Spots or Stripes
Our Daily Bread-Dots & Dashes
Through the Craft Room Door-Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Fall!

I got out some oldie, but goodie supplies today and made a fall card.  This is  my favorite pumpkin stamp, and it was the first stamp to come to mind for a couple of challenges.  My card is based on the sketch challenge at CAS(E) this Sketch.

 

 And the theme challenge at The Paper Players-

 

 I kept my card clean and simple...but could not resist adding a little texture by adding a twine bow.

I finished out the inside with some fall themed paper scraps.

I don't really know if a supply list is going to help you much.....I think just about every single thing I used to create this card is retired.  The stamps are some of my old favorites and I am working on using my stash of papers.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
A1130 Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
B1395 So Grateful
D1371 Many Thanks
Naturals Cardstock
Pattern Paper by Simply Stories
Pigment Inks
Twine

I have also entered my card in the Autumn Challenge at Pile it On.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Freshly Made Sketches #254

Made it back to the craft table this weekend! I created a super clean card for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  My card is super clean with a lot of bling!  More bling than the photos can bring you!  I cut my snowflake die three times in Sea Glass cardstock and layered them together to give  more of a chipboard feel. I added a little bling button to the center of my snowflake.  Please note, my button is stitched.  My OCD does not allow for unstitched buttons.  I cringe when I see naked buttons on cards.  I love buttons.....but they so need to be dressed, a little stitching goes a long way! 

My sentiments are inked with Sea Glass pigment ink.  I love, love, love the creamy smoothness of the pigment inks.  I know you have heard me rave about the pigment inks by Close To My Heart in the past.  If you have yet to take the plunge, you can buy the Color of the Year, Sea Glass in a mini pigment ink pad.  This is the perfect time to try out the pigment inks without committing to buying a whole set.

All supplies by Close to My Heart, except where noted:

D1694 Very Merry Stamp Set
B1412 Perfect Fit-Holidays Stamp Set-Retired
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5789 Sea Glass Cardstock
Z2507 Sea Glass Pigment Ink
Z4003 Thin Cuts-Snowflakes
Fishtail Dies by MFT
Glitter Paper by American Crafts
Bling button-Retired

My card is based on the sketch challenge this week at Freshly Made Sketches-

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge-Christmas
Less is More-Diamonds (My card sparkles like a diamond!)
Winter Wonderland-Use at least two dies and add some sparkle


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mojo Monday #464

It's contest week over at Mojo Monday, so I had to play along!  I created my card with the super cute Jeepers Creepers paper packet.  I love the bold, bright colors and the fun designs.  There is even an adorable stamp set with Thin Cuts available that matches the paper packet.  While the set has yet to make it to my collection, after playing with the papers, it has moved to the top of my wish list!  To share in the cuteness, here is a pic of the set....

I so wanted this set when I was created my card....but I made do with the papers I had.  I fussy cut one of the cute little monsters out of my patter paper and added a google eye for some character.  This set would be way cute for kid's birthday cards as well as Halloween!  My card is of course based on the sketch this week at Mojo Monday-

I finished off the inside as well with a few more little monsters.

All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:

B1413 Perfect Fit-Halloween Stamp Set-Retired
S1212 Year Round Cheer Stamp Set-Retired
X7211B Jeepers Creepers Paper Packet
X7211D Jeepers Creepers Coordinating Cardstock
Z1862 Black Mini Medley Accents-Retired
Googlie Eyes-Stampin Up-Retired
Z899 Black Memento Ink Pad

I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers-Layer It Up
Heart 2 Heart Challenges-Use a CTMH stamp
Simon Says Stamp-Stamp It
Sparkles Forum Challenges-Lot of Layers
The Stamping Boutique-For A Child

Thanks so much for stopping by!

City Sidewalks Christmas

Meet City Sidewalks, one of the new paper collections featured in the Holiday Expressions Catalog by Close to My Heart.  The paper pack comes with 12 sheets of B&T Duos paper, ( 2 each of 6 designs).  One of the designs is filled with images that are perfect for pocket scrapbooking.  Since I am a traditional scrapbooker, the designs equal perfect cards for me!  The front of my card is simply one of those images layered onto a card base.  Super simple card in mere minutes.

Take a look at the other patterns included...

The fun bright colors are going to make a great set of Christmas cards. There are even numerous coordinating stamp sets that go along with the paper designs and..........A NEW CRICUT COLLECTION AS WELL! Cricut City Sidewalks has 30 complete images including titles, photo frames, borders, card sentiments, card overlays and other cheery Christmas Designs!  Super cute collection!

I added a coordinating strip of cardstock in the inside of my card as well.  This is a great way to use up any scraps you might have left in the kit and adds so much to your card.

All supplies by Close To My Heart:
D1694 Very Merry (Also available in French and Spanish)
X7213B City Sidewalks Paper Packet
X7213D City Sidewalks Coordinating Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2116 Cranberry Ink

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra-Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Pattern Paper Challenge-Pattern Paper
Cute Card Thursday-House/Home ( I went with home for the holidays)
Paper Creator's Crafts-Christmas
Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate your comments and continued support!