You're Sweet

My heart is really heavy right now.  There are no words to express the heartbreak and sorrow the families of the victims must feel in Newtown, CT.  All I can do is pray for them and hope that they can move on from this awful tragedy.  So many people's hearts are breaking...I wish there was more I could do.

Just sitting here, looking at my artwork I am posting...makes me feel like it isn't that important.  Why am I taking the time to post this, when people are hurting right now?!  It is hard to go about your day to day life, when all you think about is what happened.  Such a tough situation...I can't wrap my brain around it.  Like I said before...all you can do is PRAY.  Among all this sadness...you have to move on and put a smile on your face.  So...I hope that this little bit of artwork can put a little smile on your face.  Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you stop by again soon.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: White Daisy, Cranberry, Hollyhock, and Silver Glitter paper (new in the Spring/Summer 2013 Ideabook)
Ink: Slate, Hollyhock, and Cranberry
Stamp set: D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (National Papercrafting Month Campaign stamp set), D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames and D1482 Love Life
Accessories: Treat Tube (new in the Sping/Summer 2013 Ideabook), Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, pop dots, corner rounder, and sand paper

Jolly Old St. Nick

Hello again!  I am popping in again this week to share a card I put together.  It is easy to keep posting after several days of it. ;)  I entered this card in the H2H Challenge for this week.

I have a pile of these cute doilies in my stash and thought I would break one out for this sweet card.  I cut the Santa out with one of my favorite Holiday Cricut cartridges, Joy of the Season.  There are so many elegant Christmas images to choose from.  The patterned paper is from an old CTMH paper packet called Evensong.  I used the Creative Basics paper that was available in this same line.  I am always trying to use up old paper....I just have too much in my stash!  I think that the sparkles add that little extra to the card too.  Thanks for stopping by today!  See you next time! :)





All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Evensong Creative Basics paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Olive, and Cranberry, Flesh colored cardstock (unknown source)
Ink: Desert Sand
Stamp set: D1226 Magical Season (retired)
Accesories: Z1752 Clear Assorment Sparkles, Z1362 Red Assortment Sparkles, Red wired ribbon (Offray), White Doily (Wilson-baking section of craft store)
Tools: Joy of the Season Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle shapes), sand paper, sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 12

Well...here we are on the last day of my 12 Days of Christmas!  It is a significant day too!  It's 12/12/12.  This only happens once in a lifetime.  And as I write this, the time is 12:12 pm.  Crazy, huh!  Anyways,  I quickly made this card.  It isn't my best work and I was hoping to go out with a BIG project for the last day.  Ah well!  It is a fun and easy card.  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the shape of the present.  I was inspired by one of Allisa Chilton's cards seen here.  I changed up the paper to Believe from the 2011 Autumn/Winter Ideabook.  I love the bright and vibrant colors from this paper pack.

I want to thank everyone who visited my blog these last 12 days.  I really hope that you liked all of my cards and such.  Please keep visiting, I will post more often...I promise! :)  See you next time!





All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Believe Paper Pack (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Topiary, and Sweet Leaf
Ink: Desert Sand
Stamp set: C1494 Card Word Puzzle
Accessories: Z1701 White Daisy Baker's Twine, Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz
Tools:  Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 11

Good day!  Here we are...the 11th day of my 12 Days of Christmas!  I have been seeing a lot of the chalkboard look on cards and layouts.  Close To My Heart is on board with this trend too.  In the newest Idea Book, you can purchase sheets of adhesive-backed chalkboard vinyl and use their chalk marker or real chalk.  It is a really fun technique.  I did not have these particular items on hand, so I decided to make my own version with what I had in my craft room.  I used Black cardstock and White Daisy pigment ink for the stamping.  I had some old Decorative Chalks and sponged white chalk around the stamps.  So...there are different ways to achieve this HOT new trend.  I found this card on Dawn McVey's blog and changed it a bit.  I thought this was a perfect themed card to give out to someone during the holidays.  Okay...one more day to go.  I just might have to start posting more...I really have been enjoying these last several days.  I hope to see you all back tomorrow!  Thanks for stopping by. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Evensong Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Kraft, Desert Sand, White Daisy, and Black
Ink: White Daisy Pigment ink
Stamp sets: C1427 I Believe (retired), D1361 Thank You (retired), and C1381 Card Chatter-Thank You
Accesories: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Z1393 Black Mini-Medley Accents (button brad), Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon, Z1089 Black Waxy Flax, Z1377 Color-Ready Kraft Borders (retired), and Black sparkle button (unknown source)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles and pendent), Decorative chalks (retired), sponge dauber, and glue dots.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 10

It's Day 10 of my 12 Days of Christmas!  I can't believe how fast these past 10 days have gone!  Christmas is right around the corner...YIKES!!  I have yet to do any shopping.  I guess I have been too busy papercrafting.  Ah well, I love to do this more than I like to shop and fight the crowds.

This is another card that is a little bit out of my normal card making.  I kept making changes to it to make it look better in my eyes.  I hope that you think it is worth giving out to someone.

Looking forward to posting a couple more days and I hope to have you come visit again tomorrow.  :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Jingle Level 2 and Jingle Creative Basics (both retired)
Cardstock: Cocoa, White Daisy, and Juniper
Ink: Cocoa, Olive, and Tulip (retired)
Stamp sets: D1366 Holiday Trinkets (retired) and B1186 Ho, Ho, Ho! (retired)
Accessories: Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz, Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons (retired)
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (snowflake and snowflake border), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (ticket shape and card shape), pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 9

Good Evening!  Welcome to Day 9 of my 12 Days of Christmas!
I have been a busy girl today.  Yesterday I told you that I was going to be preparing for my Christmas Cookie Swap with my sister.  I completely spaced posting today until now.  We had a good ol' time visiting and sampling all of the YUMMY cookies.  Good times!

I made these tags/ornaments for the Christmas Cricut Class I had a week ago.  You can put them on the tree or even a gift.  I hope you enjoy them!  See you again tomorrow. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: White Daisy, Colonial White, and Cranberry
Ink: Desert Sand, New England Ivy, and Olive
Stamp sets: D1324 Christmas Melodies (retired) and D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames
Accessories: Z1484 Red Glitter Glitz, Z1769 Almond Glitter Glitz, Z1751 Cranberry Baker's Twine, and olive grosgrain ribbon (retired)
Tools:  Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle and scallop circle), Artiste Cricut Cartridge (ornament shape and doily shape), sand paper, sponge dauber, hole punch, glue dots, and pop dots.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 8

Hello All!  It is Day 8 of my
12 Days of Christmas!  Only four more days to go.  This is not my usual kind of card.  I thought I would go outside my typical card making and do something a little different.  I found inspiration from this card.  Again, searching Pinterest for ideas.

Now, I am off to bake some yummy Christmas Cookies.  My sister and I are hosting our 3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Swap tomorrow.  So excited!  I thought I better get this posted before I get to that baking!

Hope to see you back here tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by!






All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Jingle Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Kraft, Olive, Cranberry, Heavenly Blue (retired)
Ink: Desert Sand, Black, and White Daisy Pigment Ink
Stamp sets: D1243 Peace on Earth (sentiment), S1110 Holiday Magic (October 2011 SOTM), and D1481 Vintage Type
Accessories: Colonial White Waxy Flax
Tools: Corner punch, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Snowflake punch (Martha Stewart Crafts), scallop border punch (Fiskers), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 7

 

 

 

 

Hi there!  Welcome to Day 7 of my 12 Days of Christmas!  I have spent all morning working on this layout.  I didn't want to do another card today...change it up a bit.  Wow!  Did this take me FOREVER!  I pinned this layout and used all Close To My Heart product to make it mine.  My photo of this isn't as good as it looks in person.  Layouts don't fit in my photo lighting cube very well.  Here are a couple close up shots for more detailed views:




Thanks for stopping by and I will see you tomorrow!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwised noted:
Paper:  Mistletoe Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Cranberry, Colonial White, Olive, Garden Green, New England Ivy, and Tulip
Ink:  Cocoa
Accessories: Z1330 Mistletoe Level 2 Assortment (retired), Colonial White Waxy flax, Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz, and Z1313 Stardust Glitter Glitz
Tools:  Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circles, holly leaves, and scallop circle), Artiste Cricut Cartridge (ornament), pine branch punch (Martha Stewart), corner rounder, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 6

Fa-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la!  Welcome to day 6 of my Merry and Bright
12 Days of Christmas!
I just, I mean, just finished this card.  I think I should plan ahead and have cards and such already to post...but no...not me, I procrastinate. I found this cute card here on Debbie Olson's blog.  I had saved it on good ol' Pinterest.  Man...I love that site!  I even hand-stitched all around the card.  I have a sewing machine, but I don't know how to use it.  One of these days I will take some lessons.  I hope you all have been following my blog everyday.  I hope you enjoyed this card and will see you back tomorrow.






All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Mistletoe Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White and Cranberry
Ink:  Cocoa, Cranberry, Olive, and New England Ivy
Stamp sets:  C1473 Remarkable Wreath and D1324 Christmas Melodies (retired)
Accesories: Z1326 Red Assortment Sparkles, Z1369 Cranberry button, Z1081 Colonial White            Waxy Flax, Z1732 Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon, and Green Embroidery Floss (DMC)
Tools:  Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (circle, tag, and decorative cranberry element), needle, sand paper, popdots, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 5

Happy Wednesday and welcome to my 5th day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  I have been playing around with the new alcohol based markers from Close To My Heart, but haven't prefected them yet...so I decided to use the old stand by, the blending pen.  I really love using this pen and so do my customers.  I like the fact that you can use it will all of your stamp pads with just one blending pen.  I very inexpensive way to color in your images.  I have only a select few of the new alcohol markers, so I didn't have the right colors to color in my images on this card. 

I usually find a card for inspiration, but this one was just put together easily without thinking too much.  I sure like the way it turned out. :)

I hope you all have been enjoying my posts.  I am really glad I am doing this.  I just hope I can keep going after the 12 days.  Thanks for stopping by and I will see you tomorrow!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock: Colonial White, New England Ivy, and Cranberry
Ink: Archival Black, Black, Cranberry, New England Ivy, Olive, Smoothie, and Desert Sand
Stamp set: C1481 (stamp set from Believe Workshops on the Go, retired)
Accessories: Z1799 Shimmer Trim, Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Z1482 Silver Glitter Glitz, and Silver ribbon (Offray)
Tools: 3174 Blending pen, Z578 Corner rounder, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 4

Hello, Hello!  Welcome to Day 4 of my
12 Days of Christmas.

I really like how this card turned out.  Simple and elegant.  The sentiment stamps from Christmas Joy-Holiday (C1520) are my new go to sayings stamp of the season.  The text is so pretty.

I have been finding a lot of really great card ideas from Pinterest.  I saw this card on Pinterest, pinned it, and viola!  Now I have a great card to share with you.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you tomorrow. :)










All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Pear & Partridge Paper Packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cranberry, Olive, Desert Sand, and Cocoa
Ink: Cranberry and Desert Sand
Stamp sets: A1115 A Holiday (holly berries), D1477 Universal Backgrounds, and C1520 Christmas Joy-Holiday
Accessories:  Z1313 Stardust Glitter Glitz
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (holly leaves), sand paper, sponge dauber, scallop punch, and pop dots.

2012--12 Days of Chistmas--Day 3

Hello!  Here we are again with the 3rd Day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  This card makes me want the snow to start falling.  Unfortunately, the beautiful snow, all 18" of it, has all melted away.  I hope it does snow before Christmas.

I found inspiration for this card by Teresa Kline from this post.  A simple, yet beautiful card.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you tomorrow. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwised noted:
Paper:  Wonderland Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock:  White Daisy
Ink:  Chocolate
Stamp set: D1480 Snowflakes
Accessories:  Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles and Z1313 Stardust Glitter Glitz
Tools:  Snowflake punch (Martha Stewart) and sponge dauber

12 Days of Christmas 2012: Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of my 12 Days of Christmas.  I meant to have this ready to post earlier today, but I had my Christmas Cricut Class this afternoon.  I was busy, busy, busy getting that all set up and completely forgot to get this posted.

I made this little box for a good friend of mine in one of my Hostess Clubs.  I filled it up with sweet peppermint Hershey kisses.  If you haven't tried these...you must!!  Yummy!  Thanks for stopping by!






All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Pear & Partridge Paper Packet
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Cranberry and White Daisy
Ink:  Desert Sand
Stamp set:  Sweet Treats (retired)
Accessories:  Z1751 Cranberry Baker's twine and Z1313 Stardust Glitter Glitz
Tools:  Artiste Cricut Cartridge (box shape and rosette flower), Joys of the Season Cricut Cartridge (Provo Craft, peppermint shape), Art Philosophy Cartridge (circles), sand paper, popdots, and sponge dauber.




 

2012--12 Days of Christmas--Day 1

I am in the spirit again to do my
12 Days of Christmas.
I am super excited to share twelve Christmas themed cards, scrapbook pages or 3D projects with you!

I am one of those bloggers that posts here and there.  I wish I had more time to spend posting everything I make, but my sweet children and husband need to see me.  I think I would get in trouble if I was in my craft room 24-7. ;)  I really had a great time last year posting for 12 days straight.  It would be a miracle if I kept up that pace!

Here is my first post of the twelve.  I went to the trusty Mojo Monday blog and used their sketch for this round card.  This is sketch number 269.  I also used up some older winter/holiday paper-Wonderland.  I love this paper.  I still have a stash full...so I am glad I will not run out too soon.  Thanks for stopping by!  See you tomorrow. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Wonderland Paper pack (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy, Chocolate, and Grey Flannel (retired)
Ink: Chocolate
Stamps:  B1393 Joyful Jar (retired)
Accessories:  Z1799 Shimmer Trim, Z1752 Clear Assortment Sparkles, Z1210 Wonder Heartfelt snowflake (retired)
Tools:  Art Philosophy Circut Cartridge (scallop card shape and circles), sand paper, and sponge dauber 

Christmas CRICUT Class

 

 

I am so excited to share with you a NEW workshop I will be holding next month.  I recently had a sweet lady ask me about the Cricut machine.  She saw one in action at a recent card making club and had to have one.  I know....the Cricut is the most used tool I have in my craft room.  I don't know what I would do without it!  I guess I would still be cutting everything with scissors...YIKES!! 

 

I cannot take full credit for these cute projects.  I was browsing a blog that I often visit by fellow consultant Lisa Stenz.  She is soooo talented!!  I did not have the CTMH October Stamp of the Month, so I used other Christmas stamps to make it my own.  The Santa bag I totally lifted.  I hope she doesn't mind ;). 

 

Here are the details for the workshop:

DATE: Sunday, December 2nd

TIME: 1 pm

PLACE: My House (please email me privately for directions)

COST: $8.00

***Please RSVP before November 24th***Space is limited!!

 

We will make (2) each of four different projects including a gable box, a Santa gift bag, a gift card holder, and a tag (not pictured). I will walk you through the process of cutting and making each project. Just bring your Cricut machine, Artiste cartridge, Art Philosophy Cartridge, adhesive, and ink pads and I will supply the rest.  If you do not have many of these supplies, I am happy to share mine with you.  Listed below are what you will receive to make these cute projects:

 

2- Pear and Partridge Patterned Paper

2- Cranberry Cardstock

2- Desert Sand Cardstock

White Daisy and Colonial Cardstock Pieces

Smoothie and Olive Cardstock Pieces

Black and Slate Cardstock Pieces

6- Black Button Brads

2- Black Bitty Brads

4- Hook and Loop Dots

Cranberry Baker's Twine

 

Please bring the following if you have them:

• Artiste and Art Philosophy Cricut Collection
• Cricut machine with mat
• Ink Pads: Cranberry, Olive, Smoothie, New England Ivy
• Adhseive (scor-tape or Terrifically Tacky Tape) and a tape runner.

 

 

 

 

 

November Club Cards

 



The following three cards are the card option for this month's meeting.
This card was inspired by one made by Allisa Chilton, seen here.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Victory Paper Packet
Cardstock:  Outdoor Denim, Chocolate, and Colonial White
Ink:  Chocolate and Olive
Stamp sets:  C1257 Happy Birthday (retired) and D1342 World's Best Dad (retired)
Accessories:  Twill ribbon (retired) and Z1705 Square Durables Studs
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (circles), sand paper, blending pen,  and Chocolate marker (retired).





  Next up is a sweet little card that I lifted from fellow consultant, Paige Dolecki, seen here.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Cherry-O Level 2 (retired) and Sweet Home Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  White Daisy, Chocolate, and Tulip
Ink:  Chocolate and Blush
Stamp set:  D1529 Cricut Artiste Collection Birthday (sold only with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge)
Tools:  Artiste Circut Cardridge, sponge dauber, and Liquid Glass.

Finally, the last card is a fun Thanksgiving card inspired once again by Allisa Chilton, seen here.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Lucky Level 2 (retired) and Abundance Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Goldrush, Cocoa, Colonial White, and Olive.
Ink:  Cocoa, Goldrush, Olive, and Autumn Terracotta 
 Stamp sets:  B1395 So Grateful, D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames Flair, and D1283 Say It in Style (retired)
Accessories:  Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop-dots, and sponge dauber.

November Hostess Club Layout







It's that time again!  Club Month.  This layout was super fun to put together.  I had a request for a birthday layout.  I wanted to make it so they could use it for a boy or a girl.  I have a hard time coming up with layout ideas all on my own.  I usually find inspiring layouts by others on blogs and such...so I am pretty EXCITED about this one!!  I made this one up from scratch...no how-to book or sketch blogs.  Okay...I think you can tell I am proud of myself. ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Magic Moments (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Indian Corn Blue, Sunflower, Barn Red, Cocoa, and Sweet Leaf
Ink:  Cocoa, Indian Corn Blue, Sunflower, and Barn Red
Stamp set:  D1482 Love Life
Accessories:  Clear Sparkles
Tools:  Artiste Cricut Cartridge (accordian paper flowers and title), AP Cricut Cartridge (circles and stars), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Mojo Monday: 265

Hi!!  I can't believe we are now entering the month of November.  I really enjoy this month.  For me and I am sure many other people, I like to take time this month and reflect on all that I am thankful for.  With all of the devastation that recently took place in New England...it definitely is a time to be thankful for what you have.  My heart and prayers go out to all of those that have been effected by this tragedy.  I hope for a speedy recovery to all.

My sweet neighbors gave our children a bunch of fun things this Halloween.  I wanted to have the kids sign a thank you card for them.   I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this week.  I haven't played along for awhile, so it was fun to participate.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Abundance Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White and Cocoa
Ink:  Cocoa, Honey, and Autumn Terracotta
Stamps:  C1473 Remarkable Wreath
Accessories:  Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and Z1483 Glitz Bronze Glitter Gel
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, sand paper, and glue dots.

H2H Challenge-Halloween or Pumpkin

Popping in today with a fun layout I made for the upcoming photos I will be taking of my kids in their Halloween costumes this year!  I was inspired by two things.  This layout sketch and of course, the H2H Challenge this week.  I haven't participated in a challenge for awhile. 

I have been hoarding this Mischief paper for awhile and thought I just better use it...geesh!!  I love how is turned out.  I also took a couple of up close photos with some detail of the embossed spider in the web and also the spider web stamped directly on the layout.

 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper:  Mischief paper packet (retired)

Cardstock:  Colonial White, Black, Grey Wool (retired), Sunset, and Barn Red

Stamp sets:  C1477 (Mischief Workshops on the Go stamp) and C1526 (Spellbound Cricut Workshop)

Ink: Black, Sunset, Grey Wool (retired), VersaMark and Archival Black

New Exclusive Alcohol Markers:  Autumn Terracotta and Honey

Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (Title and Circles), Artiste Cricut Cartridge (Spider Web), sand paper, sponge dauber, corner rounder Black embossing powder and pop dots.



 

Ink It Up!

This is an awesome How-To video regarding our New Exclusive Inks markers and mini pigment pad sets.  If you haven't used or purchased them yet, you will want to view this to get all of the valuable information on use and how to store them.

Lucky: It's Your Birthday! CELEBRATE

Hello there!  I can't believe I am posting once again this month...what do you know!!  I must be on a roll. ;)

I cannot take very much credit for this fun card.  I found it on Debbie Carriere's blog and HAD to make it.  I didn't have all of the material that she used, so I did improvise a little.  This is a great card to add to my masculine birthday card pile.  It can be tough to make a good "guy" card.

Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Lucky Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Desert Sand, Olive, and Outdoor Denim
Stamps:  D1477 Universal Backgrounds, D1475 Card Chatter-Birthday, and C1439 Enjoy Life
Ink:  Desert Sand, Olive, and Outdoor Denim
Accessories:  Hemp (unknown source), Cocoa button, small wooden button, and Outdoor Denim button.
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and glue dots.

September Hostess Club Cards

Just popping in to post the cards I prepared for my Hostess Club Meeting coming up this weekend.  I really LOVE all of these cards!  I think this is my favorite set of cards I have made for my club so far! :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwised noted:

Card 1:
Paper:  Lucky Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White and Desert Sand
Stamps:  D1514 Just a Number
Ink:  Desert Sand and Outdoor Denim
Accessories:  Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment, Outdoor Denim button, and navy blue bitty brads (Oriental Trading)
Tools: Cricut AP Cartridge, sponge dauber, and sand paper.

Card 2:
Cardstock:  Kraft, White Daisy, and Cranberry
Stamps:  D1467 Trees & Things and D1477 Universal Backgrounds (wood grain), D1529 Cricut Artiste Birthday Collection
Ink:  Cranberry, Desert Sand, Topiary, and Crystal Blue
Accessories:  Clear buttons, Crystal Blue Waxy Flax (retired), Red microcheck ribbon (Offray), and black marker
Tools:  Cricut Artiste Cartridge (tag and cloud), liquid glass, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

This card was inspired by a card made by Allisa Chilton seen here.

Card 3:
Paper:  Pemberley Paper Packet
Cardstock:  Bamboo, Desert Sand, and Colonial White
Stamps:  C1484 Love Clusters and D1514 Just a Number
Ink:  Indian Corn Blue, Desert Sand, and Outdoor Denim
Accessories:  Blue Assortment buttons
Tools:  Cricut AP Cartridge, corner rounder (scallop border), sand paper, and sponge dauber.



Thanks for stopping by!

Sports Layout: September Hostess Club

 

Hello! Wow!!  September is already half way through, can you believe it!?  I am in a scrapbooking mood this month.  I was able to attend a scrapbooking retreat last weekend.  I got 10 2-page layouts done.  For me, that is good.  I spend way too much time on each layout wondering what special touches I want to add to each.  I am a SLOOOOOW scrapbooker.  Ah well!!!  I so enjoyed the time.  Before I went, I put this layout together for my Hostess Club this month.  I had a special request for a sports layout.  I decided to do it a little differently this time and have my members pick out what accent color they would like to add to their layout.  That way they can choose their color based on their teams colors...genius, right?! ;)  Also, I have a stamp with different themes (soccer, baseball, basketball...etc.) they get to choose the sport too.  Fun!!  My son is not too sporty, so I don't make sports layouts very often.  I think it turned out pretty well.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Papers:  Game On Level 2 (retired)

Cardstock:  Colonial White, Black, Olive, Dutch Blue

Ink:  Grey Wool (retired), Black, Olive, and Dutch Blue

Stamps:  C1198 Let's Play Ball (retired), D1477 Universal Backgrounds, and D1481 Vintage Type

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

 

 

Back To School Teacher Gifts

 I am so not ready for school to start!  I want the summer to go on and on but, since that is not possible, I better just enjoy what is left.  I think one of the reasons why I want to delay school is because my little girl is starting Kindergarten this year!  It just can't be!!!  She is growing up way too fast.  She is really looking forward to school and cannot wait to make friends.  So...it makes the transition a little bit easier.  I should not forget to mention that my oldest is going into 4th grade!!!  Now....he isn't as enthusiastic about the whole going back to school, but he needs his social time back and a little less time in front of his beloved Playstation! ;)  Kids and their electronics!  When I was a kid, going outside and riding bikes was all I could think about.  How times have changed! 

Anyways...on to the little gifts I made for both of my kids' teachers.  I found these cute little gift boxes in the Walmart 88 cent bins.  The notepads were there too.  I grabbed a couple of lunch sacks in my stash and folded them up to make a pocket to hold the pencils and chocolate bar.  I found some REALLY OLD paper when I first joined Close To My Heart and started to work on getting the pocket all decorated.  Cute, huh?!

I happened to check the Heart 2 Heart blog today and they are having a Back To School challenge today.  Perfect!!  I hope the teachers enjoy the little gift. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Chocolate, Kraft, Bamboo and Cranberry.
Paper:  Green patterned paper (unknown source), Moonstruck checkered paper (retired), Cranberry B&T (Everlasting Paper pack {retired}).
Stamps:  D1290 August Word Puzzle{Back To School sentiment}(retired) and S1111 Cherish the Day, November 2011 SOTM.
Ink:  Chocolate, Moonstruck and Cranberry.
Accessories:  Chocolate button, Colonial White Waxy Flax, Checkered red ribbon (Offray), Chocolate embroidery floss.
Tools:  Art Philosophy and Doodle Charms Cricut Cartridges, crimper (Fiskers), needle tool, Z1471 ruler, sand paper, sponge dauber, and glue dots.

Flirty Birthday Wishes and Mojo Monday Sketch 255

Okay...I am not going to babble on about why I have not been posting much lately.  Let's just say... summer time is just too nice to be inside crafting.

I am loving the new Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Ideabook!  I tried to resist spending too much...but really?!  There was just too many things that I NEEDED!!  My husband is rolling his eyes right now! ;)

I loved this new stamp set, Love Blooms, right off the bat.  I had to get it.  This card is the Mojo Monday sketch for this week.  I haven't done a sketch for quite some time.  It is nice to give one a try again. :)  I used one of the B&T papers and used both sides of it.  I adore having double-sided paper!  I stamped the rose twice and cut out a portion of it and then used a pop dot to give the flower dimension.  It is hard to see in the photo.  This particular stamp set coordinates with The Flirty paper...I wasn't feeling the colors that are featured in this pack, so I picked out some different colors I was felt looked good together.  I hope you all like it as well as I do.  A super easy and fun one to put together.   Thanks so much for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Heavenly Blue, Black, Pear, and Twilight
Paper:  Flirty Paper Pack
Ink:  Desert Sand, Hollyhock, Pear, Topiary, and Twilight
Stamps:  C1511 Love Blooms and D1529 Circut Artiste Collection Birthday (sentiment)
Accessories:  Z1336 Pearl Opaques Adhesive Gem
Tools:  Circut Artiste Cartridge, corner rounder (scallops), pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

July Hostess Club Card

I think this is my favorite out of the three cards I made.  Again, this card is inspired by one of Vicki Wizniuk cards seen here.  You can never have enough guy cards in your stash!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Cruisin' Paper and Game On Level 2 (retired)
Cardstock:  White Daisy, Gray Wool, and Cranberry
Ink:  Black, Honey, and Twilight
Stamp Sets:  D1514 Just a Number, C1490 (stamp set with Cruisin' WOTG), and D1237 Star Struck (retired)
Accessories: Z1701 Black Baker's Twine
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge

July Hostess Club Card

I am using up some older paper for this one.  I have a ton of bulk B&T Dreamin' Paper, so I need to use it up. 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Dreamin' Paper (retired)
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf, Chocolate, and Bamboo
Ink:  Chocolate
Stamp set:  C1364 TLC (retired)
Accssories:  Hollyhock button and bubblegum waxy flax (retired)
Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

July Hostess Club Cards

I am finally posting the cards I prepared for my hostess club coming up in a little over a week.  I think I have mentioned before that I am a stalking of Vicki Wiznuik's blog.  I love her style of card making and scrapbooking.  I got some inspiration for my card from her's seen here. 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Cherry-O Level 2 (retired) 
Cardstock:  Colonial White, Chocolate, and Sweet Leaf
Ink:  Chocolate and Tulip
Stamps:  D1408 A Little Everything
Accessories: Z1300 Just Blooms White Daisy Flower (retired), Colonial White brad, White ribbon (Offray)
Tools:  Z578 Corner Rounder, AP Cricut Cartridge (leaves), corragater (leaves), sand paper, and sponge dauber

Close To My Heart: July Campaign

Free Perfect Pairs!

Close To My Heart is having another AWESOME campaign this month.  Free Perfect Pairs!!  Here are the details:

Place an online order of $75 or more in July and we’ll send you a popular paper packet and coordinating accessory—a Perfect Pair—for free! Different Perfect Pairs are available on different dates throughout the month so you’ll want to place more than one qualifying order to snatch several Perfect Pairs.

Order Dates	Perfect Pair	Retail Value
July 1–5	Mischief Paper Packet (X7144B) and Midnight Felt Shapes (Z1462)	$15.90
July 6–10	Dreamin’ Paper Packet (X7142B) and Harvest Charms (Z1633)	$14.90
July 11–15	Fanfare Paper Packet (X7138B) and Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Z1400)	$17.90
July 16–20	Lucky Paper Packet (X7137B) and Lucky My Stickease® Assortment (X7137C)	$17.90
July 21–25	Mayberry Paper Packet (X7136B) and Mayberry My Stickease® Assortment (X7136C)	$17.90
July 26–29	Sophia Paper Packet (X7131B) and Sophia My Stickease® Assortment (X7131C)	$17.90
July 30–31	Believe Paper Packet (X7145B) and Holiday Pockets (Z1486) OR Wonderland Paper Packet (X7146B) and Wonderland My Stickease® Assortment (X7146C)	$14.90

*Taxes and additional shipping/handling may apply. Offer good during above-specified dates, while supplies last.

Please visit my link on the sidebar to start shopping or click here.  Thanks for stopping by!

July Hostess Club Layout: 4th of July

Okay!!!  Where have I been?!  This past couple of months have been way too busy for me to do hardly any card making or scrapbooking.  With school coming to a close at the beginning of June and then a fun trip to Mexico....time in my favorite room had come to almost a complete halt.  Summer is always busy!

So...here is a layout I have put together for my July Hostess Clubs and also for the H2H challenge this week.  I had this theme picked out for quite some time.  Although, now, the 4th of July is not going to be the traditional one that we are all used to.  Montana has been so unusually hot this past month that we are experiencing a super dry spell and they have ban the use of fireworks.  I don't know about you, but fireworks are a traditional every 4th that I hate to give up.  They are a symbol of celebration.  I have never in my 34 years not been able to light a firework for the 4th.  This truly is a BIG bummer!  So, these pages will be filled with BBQ pictures and sadly no fireworks. :(

Okay...I think I got my rant out of the way.  I hope you like the layout and I can't wait to have my gals from my Hostess Club make it.

Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Cardstock:  White Daisy, Cranberry, Moonsturck, and Black
B&T Paper:  Superhero (Spring/Summer 2012 Ideabook) and Stardust Level 2 (retired)
Stamp set:  D1458 American Celebration
Ink:  Versamark and Black ink
Accessories:  Black grosgrain ribbon, Cranberry grosgrain ribbon, Black button brads, Cranberry brad and black buttons
Tools:  Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Scor-Pal, sandpaper, white embossing powder, sponge dauber and glue dots

Thanks A Latte

I had a request from a fellow Mom to make a Thanks a Latte card for the teachers and staff at my son's school.  Teacher Appreciation week is coming up and the PTA is doing all sorts of fun stuff for the staff.  The PTA is providing all the staff a gourmet coffee one morning next week.  Great idea, huh!

I quickly whipped up this card.  I got some inspiration for it from this card.  I am a regular stalker of Aaron's blog! ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:  Paper: Elemental Paper Packet;  Cardstock:  Kraft and Colonial White; Ink:  Pacifica and Desert Sand;  Stamp Sets:  D1159 Coffee Shop (retired) and D1361 Thank You (retired); Accessories:  Sorbet stitched ribbon; Tools:  Sponge dauber, pop dots, and glue dots.

May Hostess Club Layout

My second post today to reveal the May Club layout.  I visit Vicki Wizniuk's blog almost everyday and LOVE everything she posts!  She is super talented!  I pretty much copied this layout from her.  I barely changed a thing.  I hope she doesn't mind! ;)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Victory Paper Packet;  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Outdoor Denim, Olive, Grey Wool, and Bamboo;  Ink:  Olive, Chocolate, and Outdoor Denim;  Stamp Sets:  S1204 You Are... (April 2012 SOTM) D1482 Love Life and C1497 Pure Adventure;  Accessories:  Z1705 Square Antiqued Gold Durables, Z1617 Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Z1104 Clear Sparkles, Z1464 Milepost Shapes (corrugated stars);  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (oval, tab, zig-zag banner and stars).

May Hostess Club Cards

 Hi!  Just popping in with a couple posts today.  I am planning my May Club cards and layout and need to get them posted for my wonderful club members.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Card 1:  thanks a million!  Inspired by a card by Vicki Wizniuk here
Paper:  Stella Paper Packet;  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Olive, Lagoon, and Cocoa;  Ink:  Cocoa and Olive;  Stamp sets:  B1398 Just for You and D1361 Thank You;  Accessories:  Pewter Designer Brads and Glitz Bronze Glitter Gel;  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (flower, stem, and grass), sand paper and sponge dauber.

 Card 2:  World's Best Dad!
Paper:  Typeset Paper Pack;  Cardstock:  Kraft, Juniper, Vineyard Berry, Colonial White, and Black;  Ink:  Desert Sand, Black and Vineyard Berry;  Stamp Sets:  D1342 World's Best Dad (retired), S1109 Limited Edition (September 2011 SOTM), C1361 Buttoned Together (retired);  Accessories:  Milespost Shapes (Stars only, arrow made with kraft paper and crimper);  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (arrow and card shape), Sponge dauber, and sand paper.

Card 3:  Happy Mother's Day.  Inspired by this card made by Karen Day.
Paper:  Wings Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Vineyard Berry, Black, and Juniper;  Ink:  Black, Olive and Juniper;  Stamp sets:  C1234 Simple Stitches (retired), C1257 Happy Birthday (retired), D1408 A Little Everything (retired);  Accessories:  Z1335 Licorice Opaques Adhesive gems, Black buttons (Joann's Fabrics);  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge (scallop circle, all circle shapes, leaves, and butterfly), sandpaper, and gluedots.

Happy Easter Pizza Box

Hello!  Happy Easter!  I spent a little bit of time in my scrapbook room yesterday and made this Pizza Box gift for my lovely neighbors.  I bought these pizza boxes years ago and finally dug one out and made something.  The box is 7x7 in size and I made some yummy Peanut Butter Bars to put inside.  I am finding all kinds of delicious recipes on Pinterest.  The bars remind me a little of those Reece's Peanut Butter Eggs.  Mmmmm!  I am also entering this box in the H2H Challenge. :)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Easter weekend!


All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:  Paper:  Paper Garden Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  Petal, Colonial White, and Desert Sand;  Ink:  Desert Sand;  Stamp Sets:  D1454 Sensational Season (March 2011 SOTM; retired) and D1259 Eastertime (retired);  Accessories:  Pizza Box (just4funcrafts.com), Z1383 Sweet Leaf ribbon, Sweet Leaf buttons, Bubblegum waxy flax (retired);  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, glue dots, and colored pencils.

Spring Birthday Greetings

I have returned!!  My handsome husband is now home safe and sound!  What a blessing and relief it is to have him home.  Raising our three little ones by myself for 11 months is not an easy task.  Thank goodness he is here to take on the challenge with me.  The kids and I are soooo happy!! :) :)

I love to participate in the H2H Challenges, but I haven't spent too much time in my craft room making anything.  I think I spent too much time looking at other peoples' artwork and on Pinterest.  I can't get off Pinterest, it is soooo addicting. 

I went to the beginning of the month of March on the H2H blog and worked on the first challenge of the month.  The Spring Color Challenge.  Use the colors Sunkiss Yellow, Sky, and Sweet Leaf.  I added a couple other colors, but stayed with the main colors for this challenge.  I hope you enjoy this card.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:  Papers:  Sweet Pea Level 2 (retired) and Cherry-O Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  White Daisy, Sweet Leaf, Sky, Sunkiss Yellow;  Ink:  Sky and Black;  Stamps:  D1514 Just a Number;  Accessories:  Z1701 White Daisy Baker's Twine, flower sequins (retired) and yellow brads (Oriental Trading Company); Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, scallop border punch (Fiskers), corner rounder, needle tool, sponge dauber, and sandpaper.