Saturday, January 13, 2018

Sadness and Excitement

It is with some sadness that I announce my retirement from Close To My Heart.  It was a fabulous 14 years, but it's time for me to start my next adventure. 

As many of you know, I do many different things.  Over the holidays I personalized a few hundred elves and snowmen.






Well, I'm hooked on Heat Transfer Vinyl and will be adding this to my repertoire.  I ordered my heat press last night and can't wait to start doing custom shirts, hats and so much more!

Currently, for Valentine's Day, I'm doing these cute critters.
And these adorable unicorns.

If you'd like to purchase any of these, you can email me

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Falling for You Six Two Page Layouts Workshop

The perfect layouts for your Thanksgiving family photos.








The instructions to create these fabulous layouts will be emailed to you when you purchase the following items from my website.

Here are the items you will need to create your layouts:
You will need 13 sheets of white card stock.  If you'd like to add White Daisy to your shopping cart you can do so here. 1385 White Daisy

If you have any questions, just shoot me an email.


Tuesday, September 26, 2017

National Stamping Month Special

Well, honestly, aren't all months stamping months?!  Anyway, Close To My Heart is offering a gorgeous card kit.  How pretty is this?


Here are the details.

CC1227 From the Heart Card Bases and Envelopes
    12 – foil-stamped card bases with accompanying die-cut pieces
    12 – 5½" x 4¼" white envelopes
Price: $13.95

CC1228 My Acrylix® From the Heart Stamp Set
E-size stamp set containing 35 stamp images, including stamp sentiments for the inside
and outside of your cards, as well as coordinating images for stamping floral scenes on cards and envelopes.
Price: $29.95



CC1229 From the Heart Card Kit
Materials for creating 12 interactive cards, including the following:
  12 – foil-stamped card bases with accompanying die-cut pieces
  12 – 5½" x 4¼" white envelopes
   1 – My Acrylix® From the Heart stamp set
  Retail Value: $43.90
  Discounted Price: $34.95

How can you get this kit?
For Customers:
Celebrate National Stamping Month with our beautiful From the Heart collection! Get the exclusive stamp set, card bases, and envelopes all together by purchasing the From the Heart Card Kit (CC1229) at the discounted price

For Hostesses:
Host a gathering in September that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (submitting your party order no later than October 5, 2017), and receive a From the Heart Card Kit (CC1229) for FREE! That’s a $43.90 retail value, FREE

For New Consultants:
Become a Close To My Heart Consultant in September and receive a From the Heart Card Kit (CC1229) for FREE! That’s a $43.90retail value, FREE!

Here is a video showing you how to put this kit together.




The new Holiday Expressions is out!

https://suzastampin.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx

 Check it out!


Just two pieces of artwork done with the Bats and Cats paper.


How cute are they??






Monday, September 25, 2017

Workshop Your Way Happy Day card making Kit

No doubt, by now you know I love this paper.  It can be purchased in a complete kit with an exclusive stamp set, along with all the products to creative 12 cards and have plenty left over for more card making.



Aren't the cards pretty?

Kit contents:
1 – exclusive workshop stamp set (B-size)
2 – Falling for You sheets
4 — cardstock sheets (2 Espresso, 1 Saffron, 1 White Daisy)
1 – white & gold ribbon (Z3189)
12 – white card bases and envelopes

Create 12 cards using the materials in this kit and easy-to-follow online instructions (found below). The interchangeable stamp images give you ultimate control over the creative process, so you can always make your cards your way.

Additional supplies needed:
Archival Black Exclusive Ink™ Stamp Pad (Z3271)
Watercolor Paints (Z3132)
Waterbrush—Medium Round (Z3225)
Leaves Embossing Folder (Z4031)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)


Coordinating Falling for You inks

You will also find a downloadable pdf with the cutting instructions here

G1139 Workshop Your Way Happy Day card making kit $26.95


Thursday, September 21, 2017

Falling for You Pumpkins

Aren't these cute?  They would be great on your Thanksgiving table as a centerpiece. Or they would make great place cards.

You can find the directions for these cute pumpkins HERE

What you need to complete this project:

  • Falling for You Paper Packet (X7223B) - (one paper packet makes 6 pumpkins)
  • Bone Folder (Z1204)
  • All purpose Mat (Z2045)
  • Cricut® Flower Market Collection (Z2385)
  • White Burlap Ribbon (Z3323)
  • Adhesive Runner (Z3372)
  • Wooden Dowel (3/16" diameter)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  •  Scissors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Stronger Together

There is currently so much devastation happening in our country and the islands.  It just breaks my heart to see all that people have lost with the possibility of more to come.  I can't even imagine it.

I am so glad I work with a company that steps up when needed.  I hope you will join me in ordering the Stronger Together stamp set to benefit the Red Cross.



Stronger Together
You will find this set available on my website from this link.
 

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Cats and Bats Cards


Quick, simple, yet fun cards made with X7224B Cats and Bats paper.  How cute are these? 





The stamp set used was Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cuts

 Here's the recipe to create this cute card
 4¼" x 5½" It’s a Haunted Party Card (Vertical)
Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp +    Thin Cuts
X7224B Cats and Bats Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3271 Archival Black Exclusive Inks™  Stamp Pad
Z2823 Goldrush Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z4028 Cats and Bats Dots
Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim Sewing Machine Die-cutting Machine
 
 4¼" x  5½" Moon, Bat, and Star Card  (Horizontal)
 Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp +   Thin Cuts
 X7224B Cats and Bats Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5786 Tangerine Cardstock
X5783 Emerald Cardstock
Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2808 Lemon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2809 Tangerine Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z4028 Cats and Bats Dots
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Die-cutting Machine


4" x 4" Happy Halloween Card 
 Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp +   Thin Cuts
X7224B Cats and Bats Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2807 Willow Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z4028 Cats and Bats Dots
Z3095 Whisper Thick Twine
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Z2466 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Vivid   Green Marker
Die-cutting Machine

 3" x 3" It’s a Haunted Party Card
 Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp +   Thin Cuts
 X7224B Cats and Bats Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2807 Willow Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2809 Tangerine Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z4028 Cats and Bats Dots
Z2466 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Vivid  Green Marker
Die-cutting Machine
 


4¼" x 5½" It’s a Haunted Party Card (Vertical)
Z4040 Cats and Bats Cardmaking Stamp +    Thin Cuts
X7224B Cats and Bats Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3271 Archival Black Exclusive Inks™  Stamp Pad
Z2823 Goldrush Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z4028 Cats and Bats Dots
Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim Sewing Machine
Die-cutting Machine

Other products used to create these cards.

You will find instructions to make some of these cards HERE.  Have fun!


Friday, September 15, 2017

More Falling for You

I love this paper pack! Can you tell?!  LOL

Here are a few more ideas.




Inks used with Falling for You


Coordinating Falling for You products shown above can be found here on my website.