Create a Card

This week's card is an easel card.  This is the front of the card when it's closed.  For this card we used the stamp set C1483 Born to Ride.

Below is the card with the easel showing.

4 ¼” x 8 ½” Black card stock

4 ¼” x 5 ½” Black card stock

3 ¼” x 4 ¼” Black card stock

4” x 5 ¼” Cruisin’ Argyle B&T

2” x 3 ½” Twilight card stock

1 ¾” x 3 ¼” Grey Wool card stock

3” x 4” Embossed Diamond Plate Grey Wool card stock (this was a Cuttlebug embossing folder)

Stamp motorcycle with black ink on Grey Wool card stock.  Ink edges with black ink.  Attach to Twilight card stock.

Attach Embossed Grey Wool card stock to black card stock.  Wrap Baker’s Twine around and tie in a knot.

Attach Cruisin’ Argyle B&T to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” Black card stock piece.  Attach matted embossed piece ½” from bottom and right side.

Attach matted image 1” from bottom of card front 3/8” from right side

Score 4 ¼” x 8 ½” Black card stock at 4 ¼” and 6 3/8”.  Fold the 4 ¼” score as a peak and the 6 3/8’ as a valley.  Attach two or three strips of adhesive on the 2” end.  Attach this to the back of the card front 1 ¼” from top of card front.  

Stamp the Feel the Wind sentiment on the Grey Wool cut out and attach this to the Twilight cut out.  Attach to easel part of card as shown above.  The cut outs for the sentiment were made with the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  This stamp set is one of the sets that coordinates with the cartridge and lists the size to cut on the acrylic carrier sheet for the stamps.

Time is running out!

Just two days left to take advantage of my Buy 5, Get 1 FREE special!

Time to stock up on your paper crafting supplies!

I'm giving away FREE My Reflections Kits, FREE Card Stock, Free Ink pads. markers and re-inkers, and Free My Acrylix blocks.  This promotion runs  through Thursday, May 31, and is only available through me, Suzastampin. There are no limits to how many free items you can get.

How to get the free items?  Easy!  Simply purchase 5 of any same item and get one free.  So, purchase 5 My Reflections Kit and you'll get another one FREE.  Same for card stock, ink pads, makers and re-inkers, and My Acrylix blocks.  Buy 5, get 1 FREE!

You MUST email me your order to take part in this promotion.  And, don't forget, if your order is $35 from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, you can get the Dotty for You paper pack for only $5.  If your order is $50, you can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5.  Or, make sure your $50 in product is from the Spring/Summer Idea Book and you can get both the Dotty for You paper pack and the May Stamp of the  Month for only $10!

 CTMH Online catalog

Only two more days to get Dotty for You!  Only $5 with a $35 order from the Spring/Summer idea book.  This paper pack contains 24 sheets of our fabulous Background & Texture papers.

  I love this paper pack!!  Here's a link to view some fabulous artwork using it.

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*. Start shopping.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Freebie Friday

It's Freebie Friday again!!  Where do the weeks go?  LOL!

Sadly, there were no entries last week for the pretty Pink Ribbon Collection.

This week's Freebie Friday offering is Z1360 Rhinestone Designer Brads.

How can you get a chance on these?  Easy!  Simply visit my Close To My Heart website and leave a comment here letting me know your favorite My Reflections Paper pack.  Winner will be posted next Friday.

Buy 5, Get 1 Free Special

 Time to stock up on your paper crafting supplies!

I'm giving away FREE My Reflections Kits, FREE Card Stock, Free Ink pads. markers and re-inkers, and Free My Acrylix blocks.  This promotion runs  through Thursday, May 31, and is only available through me, Suzastampin. There are no limits to how many free items you can get.

How to get the free items?  Easy!  Simply purchase 5 of any same item and get one free.  So, purchase 5 My Reflections Kit and you'll get another one FREE.  Same for card stock, ink pads, makers and re-inkers, and My Acrylix blocks.  Buy 5, get 1 FREE!

You MUST email me your order to take part in this promotion.  And, don't forget, if your order is $35 from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, you can get the Dotty for You paper pack for only $5.  If your order is $50, you can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5.  Or, make sure your $50 in product is from the Spring/Summer Idea Book and you can get both the Dotty for You paper pack and the May Stamp of the  Month for only $10!

 CTMH Online catalog

Dotty For You!

 I love this paper pack!!  Here's a link to view some fabulous artwork using it. 

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*. Start shopping.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

May Stamp of the Month

How pretty is the May Stamp of the Month, Friendship Bouquet?!  Love this set as it's so versatile. It's a set of 8 stamps and can be yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase, or you may order it outright for only $17.95.  Couple this with the Dotty for You special ($5 with a $35 purchase). That's a $37.90 value for only $10!

If you'd like to create this beautiful card, you can find more information HERE.

The Dotty for You paper pack has so many color combinations! 

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*. Start shopping.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE. 

Dotty for You

CTMH Monthly Special - Dotty for You

I'm absolutely crazy about the fabulous artwork you can create with the Dotty for You paper packet during National Scrapbooking Month! Each promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the artwork, a recipe, and a unique technique, to inspire your customers.

Sisterly Love Page

Polaroid Snapshot Technique


Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example, if your subject is 3" × 2", cut a rounded 3" rectangle using the Cricut^® machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting that piece at 4" × 2½". Add journaling to the empty white space at the bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape. You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture without needing a Polaroid camera!

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Kiss Page

Pin Flags Technique


Make a darling accent from your paper scraps by trimming a complementary banner and wrapping it around a pin from the Bling assortment (Z1466) to form a small pin flag.

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Surf Page

Stitch a Frame


Use dark thread and stitch around your layout’s focal elements to ground your page.

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Sweet Life Page

Making Embellishments Stand Out


Add a bit of white, solid space behind decorative elements, such as this baker’s twine bow, to help them stand out on busy B&T Duos^® papers, like this chevron pattern.

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R Card

Helping Adjacent Patterns Pop


To help two adjacent patterns stand out individually, separate them with a solid color in between.

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Simple Pleasures Card

Creating a Bohemian Look


Combine several paper patterns and colors to create a trendy bohemian chic look.

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Jen Box

Creating Visual Transitions


Carry the neutral foundation color, in this case Grey Wool, onto the other elements of your art piece to help the eye easily transition between elements, like the colorful chevron box top and the sides of the box.

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BONUS ART:

Good Luck Card

Neutral Inks for a Clean Look


To create a card with a clean, crisp look, use the dominant neutral color to stamp your sentiment.

Yo-yo Accent


Create a trendy yo-yo element by accordion-folding a long strip of cardstock every 1/4", adhering the two ends together to make a circle, stitching the center with thread all the way around, and pulling the ends of the thread taut to create a yo-yo. Secure the center with a button to keep your yo-yo flat.

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Kylie Banner

Paper Ribbons


Create your own ribbon from your favorite B&T paper. Cut a strip of paper a little less than three times the length you want your ribbon to be. Mark or score your strip in segments as follows: 1/2", 1", 1/2", 1", 1/2", etc. Starting at a 1/2" scored end, make two folds going away from you, then two folds coming toward you, then repeat until your ribbon is complete.

Ribbon Accents

Thread a long ribbon through the banner holes and then add some flair by tying small bows or knots to the ribbon in between each pennant using baker’s twine or Waxy Flax.

 A BONUS for YOU....

When you purchase your Dotty for You paper pack from my website this weekend (April 28-April 30) I will send you the Mini Banner as shown in the bonus project on my blog...FREE!

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Dotty for You!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching ’til your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.  This paper pack has so many different sheets of paper that you can create a wide range of cards, layouts, or whatever you choose and have a totally different look on each item!  This paper packet is available through May 31st, while supplies last.

How can you get this gorgeous paper pack? Easy!

•  It's only $5 with a $35 order placed from the Spring/Summer idea book from April 17 to May 31. 
• Hostess a gathering with $400 in orders and you can get it FREE!
• Become  a Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and get it FREE.

Taxes and shipping may apply. Offer good while supplies last.

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