Frosted Layout: All Bundled Up

Hello!  I have been pretty busy lately getting ready for my Christmas Card workshop.  I finished up cutting everything and then I thought I would play around with my Frosted paper.  I came across this layout by fellow consultant, Beckie Lehman, seen here.  I really LOVE it!  I had to make it.  Isn't this paper just lovely?!  It will be retiring at the end of January, so you better stock up if you love it too!!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Frosted Paper Packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Desert Sand, and Frosted Turquoise
Ink: Desert Sand
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkles, X7175C Frosted My Stickease Assortment, and Z1349 Shimmer Designer brads (retired)
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (snowflake background and photo mats), sponge dauber, pop dots, and sand paper.

Christmas Card Workshop 2013

I quickly wanted to post 3 out of 5 card designs we will be making at my Christmas Card Workshop.  I wasn't going to do one this year, but a few of my sweet Hostess Club members were interested in doing one.  So...with some hesitation...I am putting some EASY and QUICK cards together.  I tend to go a little overboard when doing workshops.  They can be time consuming.  So, I thought I would do really simple cards.  Plus, I am using up old Christmas paper.  Perfect...right!?  I love using up old paper because I have way too much of it! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

November 2013 Hostess Club Cards

Popping in with a really quick post.  I just finished up making the Cards for my Hostess Club next weekend.  Gotta make sure they know what they are making! ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Santa Card:
Paper: Mistletoe Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cocoa, Cranberry, and Garden Green (retired)
Ink: Cocoa and Cranberry
Stamp set: C1427 I Believe (retired) and CC1014 (sentiment)
Accessories: Glitter (Martha Stewart) and Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (snowflake), Snowflake punch (Martha Stewart), Z1851 Scallop Border Punch, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

Snow Friends Card:
Paper: Frosted Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Frosted Grey, Frosted Turquoise, Champagne, and Petal (retired)
Ink: Desert Sand, Twilight, Petal (retired), Sunset, and Sky
Stamp set: D1244 Snow Friends (retired)
Accessories: Z134 Prisma Glitter
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Snowflake punch (Martha Stewart), pop dots, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

Happy Birthday Card:
Paper: Babycakes Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Chocolate, and Buttercup
Ink: Chocolate, Sunset, and Buttercup
Stamp set: B1438 Banner Wishes and D1530 Cricut Artiste Collection Kudos
Accessories: Z1753 Brown and Tan Sparkles
Tools: Sponge dauber and sand paper.

November 2013 Hostess Club Layout: Sparkle and Shine

Hello!  Posting another Hostess Club Layout.  I was going to use up some old Christmas paper for this one...but couldn't resist using the *New Sparkle and Shine paper from the Holidays from the heart Gift Guide.  I really love this paper!  It really does sparkle!  I also used Pattern #5 out of the Make It From Your Heart Vol. 2.

Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Sparkle and Shine paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Ruby, Slate, and Juniper
Ink: Ruby and VersaMark
Stamp set: D1577 Sparkle and Shine Workshops on the Go stamp set
Accessories: Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim, Z1807 Glitter gems, Z1752 Clear Assortment sparkles, Z1701 Grey Baker's Twine, Z669 Silver embossing powder
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Z1851 Scallop border Punch, pop dots, sand paper, and Z555 Craft Heater.

Capture the Details of My Life

Wow!!!  What a weekend I just had!  I attended the Close To My Heart Fall Album Retreat and had the best time.  This was my first ever Corporate sponsored event.  I know....Right!!!  I have been a consultant for over 7 years and I finally took the plunge.  It is so hard to break away from my sweet family to go to these events.  I am so glad I went...just check out this GORGEOUS cover page I made!  This is just the first page...the remaining 10 double page layouts are just as beautiful. 

Close To My Heart is such a family oriented company and I am so happy to be apart of that family.  It was such a pleasure to meet the Corporate staff in person...they are sweet as can be!  Thank Close To My Heart for a wonderful and meaningful weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

The supply list is a mile long...if you have any questions about what I used on this layout, please contact me at gonestamping@msn.com

Card Kit: Chantilly Birthday Cards

Hello there!  I have been busy this week coming up with a trio of cards for a kit to sell to local customers.  I will cut and stamp all the pieces necessary to make these three delightful cards.  All you need to do is follow the picture/instructions provided and voila!  You have three handmade cards by you!!  I am working out all the details (cost, etc.) and I will have these and more kits available for purchase at my next Hostess Club meeting.  I am really excited about this.  I am designing cards and using up paper.  What can be better than that?!  Below is a better view of the middle card above.

Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time. :)

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Chantilly Paper Packet

Cardstock: Buttercup, White Daisy, Pear, Twilight, Sweet Leaf, and Cotton Candy

Ink: Twilight, Desert Sand, Pear, Cotton Candy and Pear Pigment ink

Stamp sets: D1407 Piece of Cake (retired), C1538 Girls Rock, C1553 Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop stamp set (retired), C1473 Remarkable Wreath, and B1419 Joyful Birthday

Accessories: Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems, Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Glue, and Hollyhock stitched ribbon (retired)

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Mojo 314: Laughing Lola Celebrate Today Card

Yay!!  It's Friday!  I am really excited to have a weekend with not a whole lot on my plate.  The family and I are going to enjoy a slow and relaxing time.  Maybe I will squeeze in some more craft time?!

I am really excited to join in on Mojo Monday this week.  This sketch is MOJO314 and it is also contest week.  Keeping my figures crossed that mine might be chosen. :)  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time and have a wonderful weekend!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Laughing Lola paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy and Black
Ink: Black and White Daisy Pigment ink
Stamp set: C1568 The Party is On
Accessories: Z1809 Black Shimmer Trim, Black Grosgrain ribbon (retired), and Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

ProPlayer: Birthday Invitation and Thank You Card

Popping in with a really quick post.  My son turned 11 years old last weekend.  I can't believe it!!  He is growing up too quickly!  He is totally into gaming and his Ipod right now...so the new ProPlayer paper is so perfect for him.  I quickly whipped up some invites for his friends.  Today, I made him some matching Thank You cards to hand out for all the wonderful gifts he received. 

I hope you enjoy these and Thank You for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: ProPlayer paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Black, and Pacifica
Ink: Black and Ruby
Stamp set: C1566 Tech Speak
Tools:  Artiste Cricut Cartridge (Thanks card shape), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Caprice: Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday!  I was playing around today with some older Close To My Heart paper.  I am so ashamed!  I have sooooo much paper!  I could open my own store.  I know...sad, right!?  I don't know if I am the only one out there that does this...but, I spend more time looking at other people's artwork and don't spend time making my own artwork!  I think I am a hoarder of paper crafting goods.  Is there a support group for that?!  I certainly could belong to one. ;)

Anyway...I found the first Freshly Made Sketch and made this cute little card.  I always need a stash of Happy Birthday cards.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Honey, Chocolate, and Vanilla Cream (retired)
Ink: Chocolate and Chocolate Pigment ink
Stamp set: B1419 Joyful Birthday
Accessories: Caprice My Stickease (retired) and Crystal Blue buttons (retired)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle shape), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Au Naturale: Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Hello all!  Sorry about my absence from blogging lately.  Just busy with life and Hostess Clubs lately.  I am hoping to do more posting this month.  Especially with some fun layouts I will be making at the Close To My Heart Album Retreat!  Yes!!!  That's right!  I am finally going to a Corporate event.  I am Sooooo excited!!!  We will be making a whole album over a weekend.  I cannot wait!!

I decided to enter this cute little card in the H2H Challenge this week.  I was experimenting with the Artbooking overlays for cards.  This overlay is found on page 47 and was cut at 5.25" Real Dial Size.  The Real Dial Size button is used a ton with this cartridge.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoy this little card and that you will stop by again soon. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: Kraft, Olive, Whisper, Colonial White, and Goldrush
Ink: Honey, Chocolate, Cashmere, New England Ivy, Olive, Goldrush, Sunset, and Pigment Desert Sand
Stamp sets: D1371 Many Thanks (retired) and B1419 Joyful Birthday
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkles
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

September 2013 Hostess Club Cards

Hello there!  Popping in today with a quick post.  These fun cards are for my Hostess Club coming up next week.  I finally finished up the sample cards today.  The Fall card and Halloween card are original artwork.  The Proplayer game card was inspired by a card made by fellow CTMH consultant,Vicki Wizniuk, seen here.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Give Thanks Card:
Paper: Huntington Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cocoa, and Desert Sand
Ink: Autumn Terracotta, Barn Red, Olive, New England Ivy, Crème Brulee, Desert Sand, and Cocoa
Stamp set: D1550 Happy Autumn
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkles Assortment
Tools: Pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Happy Halloween Card:
Paper: Spellbound Workshops On the Go (retired)
Cardstock: Sunset, Colonial White, Black, and Slate
Ink: Desert Sand, Black, and Sunset
Stamp sets: C1526 Spellbound Cricut Workshop (retired) and D1311 October Word Puzzle (retired)
Accessories: Z1754 Black & Grey Sparkles Assortment, and Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Glue
Tools:  Black pen, pop dots, Scor-Pal, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Good Times Card:
Paper:  Proplayer Paper Packet
Cardstock: White Daisy
Ink: Black, Whisper, Pacifica, and Ruby
Stamp sets: C1566 Tech Speak and D1574 Take Note Cricut Bundle
Accessories: Z1817 Slate Washi Tape
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge and pop dots.

September 2013 Hostess Club Layout

Hello there!  Glad you stopped by to take a peek at my latest creation.  My hostess club meets here soon and I finally put something together.  I just got back from a long weekend of scrapbooking.  Man...was that a lot of fun and I got a lot done!!  I was on a roll and wanted to keep crafting...so I put this together.  I had a plan, when I first saw this paper called, Babycakes.  It is a baby themed paper packet.  When I saw the lettered B&T paper, I thought....this is perfect for a Back to School layout.  I happened to stumble upon Pamela O'Connor's Etsy page and saw this layout.  Perfect!!!  I don't have to think up something myself.  So....all credit for this sweet layout goes to her. ;)

I hope my club members love it as much as I do.  There are a lot of pieces to it...but they can handle it! ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Babycakes paper packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Chocolate, Sunset, and Slate
Ink: Chocolate and Slate
Stamp sets: D1572 My Life (Cricut Bundle) and D1534 Patterned Pennants
Accessories: Z1879 ProPlayer Assortment and Z1830 Brown Glitter Paper
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Back To School Card: Mojo Monday 307 and Back to the Bus Challenge

Popping in today to post a card I whipped together today.  School starts next Wednesday for my kids and I thought I would give a Welcome Back to School card to their teachers.  I plan on making something else too.  So, when I get that made...I will post that soon. ;)

I am entering this card in both the Mojo Monday 307 challenge and also the Back to the Bus Challenge on The Twinery Blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Typeset Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Black, Vineyard Berry (retired), Juniper, and Crème Brulee
Ink: Black and Crème Brulee
Stamp set: C1418 In the Month of August (retired)
Accessories: Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Tools: Give a Hoot Cricut Cartridge {Provo Craft}, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles), sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

Back To School Mini Book: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

Hello!  Where have I been?  Oh...you know...summertime activities and well...I guess crafting without updating my blog.  Sorry for my absence! ;)  I have a CUTE Mini Book to show you.  Brought to you by the Fabulous New CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.

I am having a Home Gathering tonight with a Back To School theme.  I bunch of lovely teachers and I are getting together to make some fun crafts tonight.  I am having them make a sweet card/postcard to give to their students or another fellow teacher.  I have been prepping for a little over a week for this.  I hope they love what I have come up with.

The sweet mini book was so fun to make...plus it was a snap with the handy new cartridge!  Which, by the way, is available to purchase TODAY in the New Autumn/Winter 2013 Ideabook.  The album measures 8x8 and was made using a very retired School Zone Paper Packet.  If you have any questions regarding how or what I used for this project, please contact me.  The supply list is too long...and well, I am being a little bit lazy! ;)

Here are some other pics of the inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time. :)

You Are Welcome Here

July Hostess Club Cards and Layout

This is going to be a pick post.  I finally put together the three cards for my July Hostess Club.  Phew!  I am so last minute!!  The Thank You card was inspired by this card and the middle Happy Birthday card was inspired by this card.   I am posting the layout as well for my club members.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Thanks For Being My Friend Card:
Paper: For Always Paper Packet and Dream Pop Paper Package
Cardstock: Slate, White Daisy and Black
Ink: Black
Stamp set: D1361 Thank You (retired)
Accessories: Z1335 Licorice Opaques and Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and sanding block

Happy Birthday! Card:
Paper: Claire Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cashmere, and Outdoor Denim
Ink: Outdoor Denim
Stamp set: D1475 Card Chatter-Birthday
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, z1336 Pearl Opaque, and Glitter button
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Cuttlebug polka-dot embossing envelope (Provo Craft), glue dots, and pop dots.

Birthday Greetings Card:
Paper: Tommy Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cranberry, Outdoor Denim, and Honey
Ink: Outdoor Denim and Desert Sand
Stamp set: D1514 Just A Number
Accessories: Cranberry brads (retired)
Tools: Life's A Beach Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

July Hostess Club Layout: Claire and Forever Friends

Yay!  I am finally back with a post for y'all!  I have been MIA for almost a month.  There is just something about summer that makes it hard to get any paper crafting done.  Busy, busy!! :)

My Hostess Clubs are meeting this upcoming weekend and I have just finished the layout.  Man....talk about procrastinating!  The NEW Close To My Heart Ideabook is coming out next month.  So excited to share new product with everyone!  But, before the new book goes live, I still have to use up some of the current ideabook's paper.  The Claire paper pack just happens to be the same as my daughters name...so I had to buy some of it and use it for my clubs.  Unfortunately, the paper pack is now retired...boo!  I am glad that my customers will be able to use some of it, if they never did buy it.  I hope they enjoy this layout. :)  I used the layout Parlor Trick from Magic™ Scrapbook Program.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Claire Paper Packet (retired) and Outdoor Denim B&T (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Sunset, and Hollyhock
Ink: Hollyhock, Sunset, and Outdoor Denim
Stamp set: C1538 Girls Rock
Accessories: Hollyhock photo hangers (retired)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, pop dots, needle tool, and sand paper.

Freshly Made Sketches #90: You're the Best!

I have one more card to show you today.  I quickly whipped this card up for my final Father's Day card.  I used the Freshly Made Sketches #90 for this one.  The "Someone to look up to" sentiment was cut from a piece of B&T paper from the It's A Guy Thing Paper Packet.  Below is a pic of all three cards I have made the last couple of days.  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

You're the Best Card:
All Supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: It's A Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Barn Red, and Olive
Ink: New England Ivy and Cocoa
Stamp set: C1464 Blue Ribbon and D1530 Cricut Artiste Collection Kudos
Accessories: Z1816 Gold Artisan Studs
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sandpaper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

#1 Dad Father's Day Card: Mojo Monday 297

What!!  I am on a Roll this week!  Partly because the weather has been rainy most of the week, so the kids and I have been hold up in the house.  Which means...more craft time! ;)

I am happy with the end result of this fun Father's Day card.  I have a lot of this It's A Guy Thing paper left over.  I love using the same paper for all of the Father's Day cards I am making.  Plus...I love using up my older paper to make room for new.

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #297 for this card and I am also entering it in the Rose Blossom Garden Challenge Blog.  The challenge on this blog was to use the Father's Day key found on the Artiste Ciruct Cartridge.  This is my first time playing along with these challenges.  I hope to play again!

Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.



All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: It's A Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, New England Ivy, Cocoa, Desert Sand, and Olive
Ink: Cocoa
Accessories: Z1705 Square Antiqued Gold Studs and Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, corner rounder, sponge dauber, sandpaper, and pop dots.

H2H Challenge: Tool Time

 

 

I'm back!  I did actually make a Father's Day card after my last blog post.  I need to make 2 more...so guess what I will be doing shortly!  I really like how this card turned out.  I was inspired by the card on pg. 57 of the May/June Papercrafts issue.  You can also see it here.  Just scroll down a bit. 

 

I am thinking this will be the perfect card for my wonderful Dad.  I will make one for my children to give to their Dad.  I also better whip one up for my hubby to give to his Dad....I think I will be a busy bee this afternoon!  I also decided to enter this in the H2H Challenge this week, called Tool Time.  My interpretation of this challenge is the fact that this Father's Day card is for my Dad who happens to love tools and I also used my favorite tool....the Cricut!  Works out perfectly! :)  Well...I am off to cut some more paper!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper:  It's A Guy Thing Level 2 (retired) and Game On Level 2 (retired)

Cardstock: Colonial White, New England Ivy, Cocoa, and Olive

Ink: New England Ivy, Olive, and Cocoa

Stamp sets: D1544 Distressed Backgrounds and D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames

Accessories: Z1612 Pin Clips, Z1206 Basic Craft Buttons (retired), and Z280 Natural Hemp

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, pop dot, glue dots, Liquid Glass, corner rounder, Microsoft Word ("The Best" sentiment), and sand paper.

Just a Card

 

 

I was fanning through my Pinterest board of cards and was inspired by this card here by fellow consultant, Wendy Coffman.  She is so super talented!  I visit her blog often for ideas.  I used the same Dotty for You papers, but changed them up a bit.  I also used a new stamp set called Girls Rock.  I absolutely love the flowers in this set.  I mean, really...you can always use another flower stamp set.  I think I have about 50 of them!! ;)  I hope you enjoy this fun and easy card...now on to make some Father's Day cards!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Dotty For You (retired)

Cardstock: White Daisy and Slate

Ink: Slate, Smoothie, Sunset, Lagoon, and Sweet Leaf

Stamp set: C1538 Girls Rock

Accessories: Z1701 Grey Wool Baker's Twine, Z1752 Clear Sparkles Assortment

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, corner rounder, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Mojo Monday 296: Over the Hill?

 

Hello Blog friends.  Popping in with a very quick post so that I can enter this card in the Mojo Monday Challenge this week.  My husband's 40th birthday was this past week.  I couldn't post this on Monday because I did not want him to see it before I gave it to him.  Now, I am waiting until the last minute to post it.  By the way....40 is definitely NOT Over the hill.

 

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Game On Level 2 Paper Packet (retired) and Forty paper (unknown source)

Cardstock: Black, Slate, Colonial White, and Grey Flannel (retired)

Ink: Black

Stamp sets: D1514 Just A Number and Friendship Alphabet Lowercase (retired)

Accessories: Z1816 Pewter Artisan Studs

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (star), sponge dauber, pop dots, and sand paper.

 



 

 

H2H Challenge: Let's Go Tropical!

Hello!  I finally had a little bit of mojo this morning and started making a card!  This card is for the H2H Challange this week called Let's Go Tropical!  I saw this card on Erin Lincoln's blog and was inspired.  Mine is not as cute as her's, but I gave it a good try. ;)  I hope I keep up my crafting mojo because I need to catch up on a lot of stuff!  I hope you enjoy this card.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Footloose Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Lagoon, Colonial White, Sweet Leaf, Goldrush, Creme Brulee, Cocoa, and Sorbet
Ink: Cocoa, Creme Brulee, and Goldrush
Stamp sets: C1233 Hang Ten (retired), D1286 Today's Date (retired), and D1534 Patterned Pennants-Flair
Accessories: Z280 Natural Hemp and Z1753 Brown and Tan Sparkles
Tools: Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), Life's a Beach Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), pop dots, and sandpaper.

Let's Get Patriotic! Donate to the USO

Celebrate military service and promote patriotism with our new patriotic stamp sets—available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013. Three dollars from each B-size My Acrylix^® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave stamp set will be donated to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set!

Dates: Offer valid June 1–July 31, 2013.

 

B1437 Courage

D1576 Home of the Brave

*D1575 Strong and Free

 

*Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education.

 

Where Have I Been?!

Wow!  Has it almost been a month since my last post?!  I must say, it has been a super busy month.  My daughter's 6th Birthday was last weekend and I have been busy planning and organizing for that.  She had a Rainbow themed party.  Thank goodness for Pinterest.  There are a ton of ideas for Rainbow parties.  She and her friends had a Blast!  Here are just a few pictures from her party.

 

On to some crafty stuff.  I have been in a bit of a slump as far as paper crafting goes.  I have not spent a lot of time in my craft room nor have I had an interest in crafting.  I guess I just needed a break, but really I haven't had much time either.  But, before I felt this no crafting mojo, I made a cute little set of cards and a little purse for my Hostesses at the beginning of the month.  I thought I would post those for ya'll.  The purse was inspired by this purse by Michelle Brooks.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

 

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: For Always Paper Packet

Cardstock: Black, Ruby, Lagoon, and White Daisy

Ink: White Daisy Pigment ink, Honey, Ruby, Black, and Lagoon

Stamp sets: W185 A Huge Thanks

Accessories: Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon, Z1821 Black Assortment Buttons, Z1754 Black & Grey Assortment Sparkles, Z1708 Sparkle Flourishes, Z1710 Paradise Paper Flowers, Z1104 Square Sparkles (retired), Yellow sparkle button (unknown source), Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (purse and 3D flowers), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle and oval), corner rounder, sand paper, Scor-tape, Liquid Glass, and sponge dauber.

Dream Pop Workshop and National Scrapbooking Month

May is National Scrapbooking Month

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing!

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Wait!  It gets better!  I am really in love with this bright and playful paper packet, so I decided to have a fun Workshop all about Dream Pop.  Here are the details:

Purchase this fun paper packet in May with your qualifying order and come join me in June for a workshop.  We will be using the May Stamp of the Month to complete the workshop.  If you love the May Stamp of the Month as much as I do, add it to your May order.  If you are attending my workshop, you do not have to make this purchase, but the stamp set is irresistible!

Date: Friday, June 21st
Time: 5:30 pm
Place:  My home (directions will be provided privately)

I will be hosting a Crop this weekend also.  You can come on Friday to the workshop or just come with all of your supplies to work on anything you desire.  Crop is Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd.  I would love to have you join me!  Below are images of the individual Dream Pop papers.