Monday, May 13, 2013

Frame Flair


This card was designed by Donna Petrie for our team ShoeBox swap.  The For Always papers and the Frame Flair stamp set together speak "elegance".  I love the folded B&T in the lower right corner, however, I don't know if I could explain how to recreate it...it's like an origami fold.  Donna used lots of sparkle on her card too...in forms of glitter paper, glitz glitter gel and a black glitter button.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Saturday YouTube Video - National Scrapbooking Month with Dream Pop!

HURRY...time is running out!

Close To My Heart is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with a unique paper packet at a bargain price.  Watch the video to get your creative juices flowing:


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! 

Contact me to place your order for your very own Dream Pop paper packet!

*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.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Girls Rock


Girls ROCK!
Doesn't this card just make you happy?  It's so bright and cheery, uses the Girls Rock stamp set and the Chantilly papers.  The pattern for the card is actually quite simple, although it looks complicated.  

Start with a 12"x5.5" piece of cardstock.  With the paper LONG (horizontal) in your trimmer, score at 2", 4", 8", and 10".  Now rotate the cardstock 90* in your trimmer (vertical or TALL), and cut at 1-1/2" from the 1st score line to the last score line, then repeat the identical cut at 4-1/2" from the 1st score line to the last score line.  

Now it get's tricky...when it comes to the folds.  The top of the card is folded M-V-M-V (M=mountain, V=valley).  The center row is folded on the 2nd score line in a M-fold, then V-fold (opposite from the top and bottom rows - the 1st and 4th score lines on the center row are not folded).  Then the last row is folded the same as the top M-V-M-V.  

When the card is folded correctly, it collapses down to a standard card size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2").  Embellish each section with coordinating B&T and cardstock.  The flowers on this card were cut using the Art Philosophy Cartridge...just cut, stamp and assemble!  So fast, simple and easy!

*Card design by Anne-Marie Pitcock for our team Shoebox swap.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Perfect Fit - DAD


World's Greatest...

Another fabulous card using yet another Perfect Fit stamp set.  I tell you, the Idea Book is loaded with them.  This would make a perfect Father's Day card!  The card showcases the Perfect Fit - Dad stamp set and the Buzz & Bumble papers.  The card measures 4.5"x4.5"...just a reminder if you're mailing a square card...check with your post office, most square cards need additional postage, unless you use a standard A4 envelope. 

*This card was designed by Vicki Price for our Team Shoebox Swap.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Joyful Birthday


Seems we had a birthday theme during our last team ShoeBox Swap.  Everyone chooses a new paper pack and a new stamp set to create with, and I'm always amazed we don't duplicate stamp sets.  This card was designed by Theda Myer, and uses the Joyful Birthday stamp set along with the Later Sk8r papers...another fabulous masculine card.  I like the scissor distressed edges giving the card a more rustic appearance, and the use of the Foundry Pin Clip to hold the star.  Each matted square was popped with 3-D foam tape giving the card lots of dimension. Simple and clean.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

YouTube Saturday Video: Creating with Canvas

It's Creative Time...
allow yourself some creative time this weekend, and I've got just the ticket!

Use CTMH 6x6 Canvas Displays to create home decor artwork. I can't wait to try this technique!

Learn how to add photos to canvas by using Close To My Heart's My Creations™ canvas display, your favorite photos, tissue paper, and finishing glue.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Dream Pop celebrates National Scrapbooking Month!

Start National Scrapbooking off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing!
This exclusive paper packet is While Supplies Last...don't procrastinate and miss out!

Want to see inside?

These are the amazing cardstock sheets.  
Each cardstock sheet has a unique glossy resist pattern 
that will add texture and pop to all of your creations!
 These are one side of the B&T papers...so bright and cheery!
 These are the reverse side of the B&T papers, with zip strips!

So...are you asking yourself, how do I get one of my own?
Simply make a qualifying purchase of $35 in May of current, retail-priced product and 
a Dream Pop paper packet can be yours for only $10! 
Shipping and tax apply.

But wait...
...if you spend $40 in product, and add the Dream Pop paper packet to your order, you will also qualify for the May Stamp of the Month for only $5 more!

And just look how the two go together:




Come back again tomorrow, and I will show you cards made with the Dream Pop paper packet and the May Stamp of the Month (Pinwheel) stamp set.  So cute!  

HURRY...order yours today!  
Dream Pop is while supplies last...and I bet they won't last long!