Create a Card

My posting schedule is way off kilter!!  I've been like a mosquito on caffeine lately!!  I have a laundry list of things I want to do around the house, but I still feel the need to craft a bit also.  Next up will be to restain my kitchen cupboards.  I also want to get brave and paint my counter top.  It's a hideous powder blue and I've been living with it for 35+ years.  LOL!  We opened the kitchen up back in 1983, but, the "if it does the job, why change it" mindset of my husband meant we were keeping it..  LOL!    Over the years I've tried to think of inexpensive ways to cover it up, but hadn't dared try painting it.  Now that I see it can be done, that's on my to-do list also.

And, of course, there's Pinterest which gives us all of these fabulous ideas!  :)

This card was created using X7148B Pemberley from Close To My Heart.  The stamp set, also from CTMH, is D1510 - 4 My Friend

4 ¼” x 5 ½” top fold card base

4 ¼” x 5 ½” Pacifica card stock

2 ¼” x 4 ¼” Pacifica card stock

2” x 4” Pemberley B&T

1” x 3 ½” Pemberley B&T (5)

2” x 2 ½” Desert Sand card stock

1 ¼” x 1 ½” Colonial White card stock

Stamp sentiment on Colonial White with Pacifica ink.

Tear edges of Desert Sand card stock piece.  Ink edges with Pacifica ink.  Wet torn edges to curl

Attach 5 Pemberley pieces to Pacifica card stock, following the photo. 

Attach the 2” x 4” Pemberley B&T to Pacifica card stock.  Tie Goldrush organdy ribbon around this piece as shown.  Attached to card front.

Attach 3 opaque pearls..

Stamp a Stack Club

For our July Stamp a Stack club, we used the Close To My Heart stamp set called D1510 4 My Friend.  We also used a retired paper pack called Mayberry and one that is still available Pemberley.

Would you like to join the Stamp a Stack club?  For only $27, you'll receive a new stamp set, all the papers and embellishments to create them, plus clear instructions to make 10 cards every month.

Monday Sketch

Acck!  I missed a couple of Mondays!  Crazy last couple of weeks!  Anyway, back to the Monday Sketch!

Today's sketch is Visual Texture from the Close To My Heart Cherish book.  Cherish is available for just a little longer.  It will be retiring at the end of the Spring/Summer Idea Book and when the current supply is gone, that's it :(

This layout is done using the new CTMH My Reflections kit called X7148B Pemberley.
Click HERE to download the sketch.

Magic Club

I just realized I never posted these!  These are the two double page layouts we created in February's Magic Club.

The layouts were done using X7148B Pemberley My Reflections kits.  As you can tell, I love this paper!  I've created a number of items with it.  If you would like to join our Magic Club, now is the time.  The Magic books are quickly selling out, and once they're gone I won't be able to take any new members into the club.  Email me if you have any questions or would like to join.  This club is available for both local and long distance membership.

The Philosophy of Fun
Only a few more days to take advantage of this fabulous sign on special!


Here's a great little video about the fabulous sign on special for March!  You can choose either the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge or $100 in FREE products when you join Close To My Heart in March.



Click here to learn more about the promotion.

The Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge contains:

• 700 Shapes!
• 46 sizes
• 32,200 possibilities!
• And, throughout the Close To My Heart Idea Book you will find stamps that coordinate with the cartridge

Just some of the cute items you can create using your Art Philosophy cartridge.

Would you prefer $100 in FREE Close To My Heart products?  Choose from:

• My Acrylix^® Stamp Sets including customized K-size and E-size stamps (Stamp of the Month stamps are not included)
• My Acrylix^® Blocks including the My Acrylix^® Block Starter Kit
• Exclusive Inks^® Stamp Pads
• Archival Black Exclusive Inks^® Stamp Pads
• Exclusive Inks^® Markers
• Exclusive Inks^® Re-inkers
• My Reflections^® Paper Packets
• My Stickease^® Assortments
• Complements Embellishments
• Workshops on the Go™ Kits
• Studio J^® Memberships
• Studio J^® 5-Packs
• All Cardstock Packs
• Select Supply Items

It's only $99 to join Close To My Heart!  Your consultant kit is worth over $300!

 New Consultant Kit contents:
 

• Read Me First Letter
• Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Books (qty. 10)
• Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last)
• "You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25)
• "The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5)
• Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25)
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)
• Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)
• Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W470)
• Spring/Summer 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1113, 48 – 6" Square Samples)
• Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)
• My Acrylix® Sweet Thanks Petite Perks™ Stamp Set (W2022, qty. 5)
• My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)
• Double Scrubber (Z1163)
• My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Outdoor Denim My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1346)
• My Creations® Memory Game (Z1614)
• Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit (G1032)
• Stella Complements Canvas Shapes (X7147C)
• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards (Z1738)
• Clear Sparkles (Z1104)
• Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2195)
• My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet Stamp Set (D1507)
• My Acrylix® Just for You Stamp Set (B1398)
• 1" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002)
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)
• Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice

• Plus, you have the opportunity to add up to three (3) add-on kits for only $40 each. 

So, what do you think?  Would you like more information?  Email me for an information packet. 

Ready to sign up?  Click here to reach the application.

I'd love to have you join our Inky Fingers Gang!

Double Hostess Rewards and New Workshops

How would you like to earn DOUBLE hostess rewards for any order placed between today (March 22) and March 31?!  Each order over $150 is eligible for Hostess Rewards.  You'll find Hostess Reward levels HERE.  In order to get hostess rewards for your order, you MUST email your order to me.  Let the shopping begin!  LOL!

*I've been VERY busy the last few days creating some new workshops.  Take a peek at what I've been doing.*

Pemberley Bookmark Album and 2 page layout

Included in this workshop:

• Z1740 My Creations Bookmark Album ($8.95)
• X7148B Pemberley Paper Pack ($9.95)

Pemberley Workshop $18.

Visit my website to order.


Florentine Banner, Milk Carton and 2 page layout

Included in this workshop:

• X7153B Florentine My Reflections Kit ($9.95)
• Z1739 My Creations Milk Cartons ($4.95)
• Z7138 My Creations Banner ($5.95)
• Z1687 Bohemian Assortment ($4.95)
• Z1718 Color Ready Accents ($5.95)
• Full Instructions

 Florentine Workshop $30

Visit my website to order.