Jubilee: Sweet as Cherry Pie

I have been playing with the Jubilee papers this week.  I think I am ready for Summer to start...especially when you look at this card!  We here in Montana, are expecting a good amount of snow over the weekend.  Ahhhh....what I wouldn't give for a glass of lemonade and a bowl of fresh cherries.  Soon enough, soon enough....;)  I hope you enjoy this sweet little card.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Jubilee paper packet and "very old" B&T buttercup gingham paper
Cardstock: Colonial White, Desert Sand, Indian Corn Blue, and Kraft
Ink: Cranberry, Desert Sand, Topiary, and Indian Corn Blue
Stamp sets: B1348 Bowl of Cherries (retired) and S1307 Sweet Life (retired)
Accessories: Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Z1851 scallop border punch, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Skylark: Birthday Wishes

Here is a quick post for the day!  When I first saw these cute feather stamps in the New 2014 Spring/Summer Ideabook, I had to put it on my order.  I saw this simple card here, made by fellow consultant, Hillary Harris.  I changed it up a bit, but the concept is very similar.  I hope you like this card as much as I do. :) Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Skylark paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Kraft, Sweet Leaf, and Lagoon
Ink: Desert Sand, Sweet Leaf, and Lagoon
Stamp sets: C1584 Feathers and D1514 Just a Number
Accessories: Z1806 Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles
Tools: sand paper and sponge dauber.

March 2014 Hostess Club Cards

From the looks of these cards, I think I am ready for Spring!!  Our meeting is coming up here soon and I thought I better get these posted.  I have to give credit for the little bunny card to Vicki Wizniuk and her card seen here.  I have a bit of Chantilly paper to use up, so I changed up the paper.  I hope my club members love these!  Thanks for stopping by. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Thinking of You:
Paper: Balloon Ride paper packet
Cardstock: Colonial White, Champagne, Saddle, Crystal Blue
Ink: Desert Sand and Cashmere
Stamp sets: D1542 For a Friend and D1283 Say it in Style (retired)
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkle and Sorbet ribbon (retired)
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge (hot air balloon), sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots.

Mothers!:
Paper: Ivy Lane paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Hollyhock, and Blush textured cardstock (retired)
Ink: Desert Sand, Hollyhock, and Blush
Stamp sets: C1577 Mother's Day and S1203 Potential (retired)
Accessories: Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Tools:  Art Philosophy Circut Cartridge, Z1851 Scallop border punch, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

You are my Happy:
Paper: Chantilly paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: White Daisy and Cotton Candy
Ink: Desert Sand, Cotton Candy, and Baby Pink (retired)
Stamp sets: D1558 Washi Wonder and CC1025 You Are My Happy (retired)
Tools: Sponge dauber and pop dots.

Ariana: Smile Card

Here is another card using the very elegant Ariana paper.  I wanted to make a fun and playful card that can be used as an any occasion card or even as a birthday card.  This was a breeze to through together, plus I used one of our new E-sized stamp sets called, Marquee Uppercase.  Check out the raised embossed dots!!  That is made using our NEW Embossing folders.  I hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy and Crystal Blue
Ink: Grey Wool (retired), Ruby, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, and Desert Sand
Stamp sets: E1029 Marquee Uppercase and D1491 Hooray Bouquet
Accessories: Z1844 Trinkets Wooden Shapes and Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, pop dots, and sponge dauber.

Ariana: Happy Mother's Day Card

I am on a roll today!!  I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this card.  I used Mojo Monday sketch 333 for inspiration.  I am making a bunch of artwork to display at my next Hostess Club meeting.  I don't normally have much artwork to display very often, but I have so much paper in my stash (I know...I say that a lot).  I am a paper hoarder!!  I admit it...I buy the paper and then it ends up in my paper organizer, untouched for a looooong time!  I have made a deal with myself to use it up faster than I normally do.  I am ashamed of my stash and I need to use it.  Makes sense, right?!  Let's see if I can do it!  So....if all goes well, you will be seeing a lot more posts and most likely paper that you can't buy anymore. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Desert Sand, Ariana Coral, and Crystal Blue
Ink: Desert Sand, Crystal Blue, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, an Olive
Stamp sets: S1303 Floral Happiness (retired) and D1560 Holiday Tags
Accessories: Z1816 Artisan studs
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

Ariana: Cherish Everyday Moments

Hello!  I just finished up making this Pretty Ariana layout.  I showed this to my husband and right away he says, "Ahhh....it's alright....kind of old lady."  I know...the roses remind me of Grandma, but, I think that is Perfect!  I am actually really proud of how this turned out.  Grandma would be proud too!!  I bought all of the new paper packets and this is the first one I have cut into (minus Lollydoodle...that's for my Hostess club).  I didn't buy the accessories that coordinate with Ariana, but I found the March SOTM from 2013 really fit well.  I hope you don't think it is too old lady. ;)  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Ariana paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Desert Sand, Crystal Blue, and Ariana Coral
Ink: Desert Sand, Sorbet, Ruby, Sweet Leaf, and Olive
Stamp set: S1303 Floral Happiness (retired) and C1476 Elemental WOTG stamp set (retired)
Accessories: Z1753 Brown & Tan Sparkles
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, sand paper, and pop dots.

H2H Challenge: Hearts Galore

 

In honor of Valentine's Day tomorrow...I thought I better put this card in the H2H challenge this week.  The theme is Hearts Galore.  I don't think I could fit another heart on this card, so I thought it would work perfectly!  I hope you 'heart' this card as much as I do!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Paper: Cherry-O Level 2 paper packet (retired)

Cardstock; Colonial White, Chocolate, and Cotton Candy

Ink: Tulip (retired), Slate, and Chocolate

Stamp sets: D1460 Love Ya! (retired) and D1548 Whoo's Your Valentine (retired)

Accessories: Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Artiste Cricut Cartridge, sponge dauber, pop dots, and sand paper.

Valentine Goodies

I made these little Valentine cuties last month for my Club Hostesses.  The cards are 3x3 and the box was made using the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The paper and stamps are all retired...but are so super cute!!  I always have a good time making crafties for my friends. :)

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Amore Level 2 paper packet (retired)
Cardstock: Chocolate, Colonial White, Blush, Tulip (retired), and Hollyhock
Ink: Chocolate, Hollyhock, Blush, and Versamark
Stamp sets: B1282 Sensational Seals (retired), D1245 In My Heart (retired), W329 Dream Big (retired), and W327 Sweet Love (retired)
Accessories: Cotton Candy pom-pom ribbon (retired), Z1849 Bronze Shimmer Trim, Cranberry embossing powder, Stardust Glitter Glue (retired), Cranberry and Bronze brads.
Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, craft heater, sponge dauber, sand paper.

Mojo Monday 331: Emporium Birthday Card

Popping in really quick to post a card I put together for Mojo Monday 331.  This week is a contest week.  I haven't played along for quite some time.  I thought I would this week because there is that slight chance I could win...you never know!  LOL!!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White, Cocoa, Crystal Blue, Vineyard Berry (retired), and Buttercup
Ink: Cocoa and Crystal Blue
Stamp sets: C1478 Elemental WOTG stamp set (retired) and W2010 On My Mind Booking stamp set (retired)
Accessories: Z1752 Clear Sparkles and Emporium Stickease (retired)
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, corner rounder, sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

March 2014 Hostess Club Layout: Make a Wish

I am in SHOCK!!  I actually finished a club layout a month before our meeting!!  Well, since I received the new Spring/Summer Ideabook, I have had a little bit of time to plan.  From the first moment I saw the Lollydoodle paper packet, I knew this would be the paper I would use.  Isn't it just the sweetest?!  I bought the bulk paper and went to town on the layout.  These papers are perfect for a Birthday theme and my daughter just happened to have the perfect colors to match from her 5th Birthday.  Perfect!!  For those club members that have boys, I will use a different paper from the paper packet to get a more boyish look.  I used Pattern 3 from the Make It From Your Heart™ Volume 2.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet
Cardstock: White Daisy, Juniper, Pear, Lagoon, Sorbet, and Pink Glitter Paper
Ink: Whisper and Pear
Stamp set: D1555 All the Details
Accessories: Z1853 Aqua Dots, Bulk318 Embossed Metal Badge Buttons, Z1934 Flamingo Dots, and Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth washi tape
Tools: Z1851 Scallop border Punch, Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Lifting Spirits: Happy Birthday

Good evening!  I am a little low on my Happy Birthday cards, especially cards for guys.  I thought I would whip some out.  This is the first one I have made so far.  Using up some older paper, but used a newer stamp set called Lifting Spirits.  I stamped the hot air balloon several times on different B&T paper and paper pieced it together.  I fussy cut a lot of it...the "strings" down from the balloon were the toughest!  Thanks for stopping by!  See you next time.

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Lucky Level 2 paper packet (retired) and Cloud Nine B&T (retired)
Cardstock: Colonial White and Desert Sand
Ink: Outdoor Denim, Sunset, and Desert Sand
Stamp sets: C1570 Lifting Spirits and C1257 Happy Birthday (retired)
Accessories: Z1333 Mocha Pearl Opaques (retired)
Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (happy sentiment), pop dots, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

The New Ideabook is HERE!!

I am so EXCITED to introduce you to the NEW Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2014 Ideabook!  There is so much fun and beautiful papers and accessories!  Go to my website to browse the pages.

One of the first papers I opened up to use is called Lollydoodle.  I absolutely LOVE it!  It is fun and whimsical, just like my daughter.  So I whipped up some fun creations.  Check them out!

I also quickly made this card for my Happy Birthday cards stash.  I always need birthday cards. ;)

 

 

I hope you enjoyed seeing some artwork with the new papers.  Thanks for stopping by! 

 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

 

6x6 Accordion Album:

Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet and Later Sk8r paper packet (retired)

Cardstock: Slate, White Daisy, Pear, Cotton Candy, Cocoa, and Juniper

Ink: Pear, Cotton Candy, Cocoa, Whisper, and Sorbet

Stamp sets: D1372 Grown with Love (retired), B1416 Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet, CC1025 You Are My Happy Alphabet (retired), and C1362 You're a Hoot (retired), and C1561 One-Way Borders

Accessories: Z1806 Green and Blue Epoxy Bubbles

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

 

Happy Birthday Card:

Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet

Cardstock: Cocoa, White Daisy, Whisper, and Juniper

Ink: Pear, Whisper, and Slate

Stamp sets: D1560 Holiday Tags and D1527 Perfect Fit-Frames

Accessories: Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim and Z1852 Aqua Dots

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

 

Happy Birthday Box:

Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet

Cardstock: Juniper and White Daisy

Ink: Cocoa, Slate, and Pear

Stamp sets: D1560 Holiday Tags

Accessories: Z1934 Flamingo Dots and Z1383 Sweet Leaf ribbon (retired)

Tools: Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Scor-tape (Amazon.com), sand paper, sponge dauber, and pop dots.

 

Happy Birthday Card:

Paper: Lollydoodle paper packet

Cardstock: White Daisy

Ink: Lagoon and Slate

Stamp sets: B1419 Joyful Birthday

Accessories: Z1821 Slate button (retired), Z1702 Lagoon Baker's Twine, Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim, and sequins (JoAnn Fabrics)

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, glue dots, sponge dauber.