Want An Easy, Cute Card Kit For Holiday Cards?

I thought today I'd show you a few cards I made using the cute card kit "My Originals Polar Pals" (X8627). It comes with 12 cards and are super easy to put together. I love the little springs to make the pals pop! Also, I didn't put the piece in that is included in the kit (but it's in the kit) if you want to use them for gift cards. I did add some Red (Z1484) and Stardust (Z1313) "Glitz Glitter Gel" to give it a little shine. These are just adorable!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Be The Best That You Can Be

Today I'm sharing a poem for our "Quote Books".


                        Be The Best That You Can Be

    Be the best that you can be
Pursue your goals persistently
Make your fondest dreams come true
and most of all believe in you

 

I thought I would share this poem today because I thought it would make a nice saying for a sign.   Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes or poems next week. Hope you enjoy this poem!  (Ps. I found this poem at scrapbook.com)

Check Out How Cute These Doggy Pencils Are!

I thought I'd share with you one of the projects I just finished for a craft fair I'll be doing in mid October. I thought if they don't sell at the fair I can donate them to the local dog rescue I just started volunteering for. Then they can get donations for them at the adoption events they do. Each one comes with a pencil and a cute doggy tag. One of the stamp sets I used is retired but the other one ("A Bowwow" is still available). I think they came out cute.

Video ~ Subway Tidings ~ S1309A ~ Looking For Ideas On Making Fun Holiday Cards?

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Subway Tidings". I thought I would share this video because they show you fun ideas on using the Stamp Of The Month for September...and you still have time to order it, if after seeing this video you gotta have it. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Looking To Make A Chores Chart? Or A Way To Show Off Your Business?

I thought I'd share a new product Close To My Heart has...it's a really fun frame called: "Designed Décor Black Frame" (Z1880). I love how the Close To My Heart Art Dept. made it into a chores chart. If you're a daycare provider (like me)...you could also show off your daycare, or make a chart showing the kids what the schedule for the day is going to be. Or it would also be a great way to show off  items if you own your own business. You could take a photo of the products to hang up. So many fun ideas! Click HERE for more information and to order your frame today!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ An Autumn Day

Today I'm sharing a poem for our "Quote Books".


                                      An Autumn Day

    Pumpkins in the cornfields,
Gold among the brown,
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down;
Birds that travel southward,
Lovely time to play;
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!

 

I thought I would share this poem today because I love Fall. It's starting to feel like Fall...and I thought this would look cute on a tag with some Fall leaves and a cute little pumpkin. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes or poems next week. Hope you enjoy this poem!  (Ps. I found this poem at scrapbook.com)

Video ~ Project Inspirations: Cricut® Tags ~ Check Out How Fast And Easy These Gift Tags Are To Make!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Project Inspirations: Cricut® Tags". I thought I would share this video because it shows you just how fast and easy making these cute tags can be. I figured with the holidays coming...this is a "must have" stamp set! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Mid Month Reminder ~ September's SOTM "Poster Tidings" (S1309A) and Amazing Special! You Are My Happy!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we are at the middle of the month...incase you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month ("Poster Tidings" ~ S1309A). This set is only available during the month of September! So, you don't want to forget...because once the month is over...so is being able to buy this fun stamp set! Also, there is a GREAT special this month: "You Are My Happy "...you make a purchase of $50 or more, you qualify for this stamp set trio for only $10. So, for only $65 you'll get $115 in products! Now that's a pretty amazing deal! So don't wait...go to my website right now and order your stamp set and get in on this amazing deal!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Zoo

Today I'm sharing a poem for our "Quote Books".


                                                   Zoo

    All the animals we love to see
The lion, the zebra, and the bear under the tree
Blue birds, red birds, orange birds, and more
Snakes, turtles, and monkeys galore !! 

 

I thought I would share this poem today because I have so many photos of my children visiting the zoo. At some point I'll scrapbook the pictures and this poem will look cute on a layout. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes or poems next week. Hope you enjoy this poem!  (Ps. I found this poem at scrapbook.com)

Want An Awesome Teen Album Idea?

I thought today I'd share an awesome idea using the paper pack "ProPlayer" (X7172B), the ProPlayer Assortment (Z1879), and the new "Designed Décor Flip Stand Album" (Z1896). If you want a more complete list of the products used to make this fun album just contact me and I'll let you know all of the details. What an awesome, fun way to show off your kid's photos!

 

Ps. I saw a photo of a project from another consultant who used this album to make a recipe album for her kitchen. It was adorable!

Video ~ Find It. Crush It. Love It. ~ Crush Books ~ Check Them Out!! You're Going To Love Them!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Find It. Crush It. Love It.". I thought I would share this video because it shows you the super fun and easy to use Crush Books. I also posted about these books a few weeks ago...see post HERE! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

ProPlayer ~ Workshop On The Go ~ Scrapbooking Kit ~ Cards

I thought I would share the paper pack "ProPlayer" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1067). It comes with: "ProPlayer" paper pack, a special D-Size stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), ProPlayer Assortment, Slate Striped Twist Ties, and an Instructional Brochure (directions to make some scrapbook layouts). 

If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7172B) and ProPlayer My Stickease Assortment (X7172C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out one of the How-To Publications: "Make It From The Heart, vol. 1" (9035), "Make It From The Heart, vol. 2" (9042), "Reflections" (9037), "Cherish" (9038), "Imagine" (9039), "Magic" (9040), "Wishes" (9041) or "Originals" (9036) to get ideas. 

And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Tech Speak" (C1566) and "Maximum Power" (D1564). 

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work!

SOTM For September 2013 ~ Poster Tidings ~ S1309A ~ Great For Cards Or Tags!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for September. The set is called "Poster Tidings" (S1309A). It comes with two adorable stamps...great for cards, tags or just about any project. Check out the photo for some great ideas. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of September...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ I Rescued A Human Today

Today I'm sharing a poem for our "Quote Books".


                            I Rescued A Human Today

    Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor
peering apprehensively into the kennels.
I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident
I had in the back of my cage.
I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today.
Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy
and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card,
I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.
I only have the future to look forward to
and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head
up against the bars to comfort her.
Gentle fingertips caressed my neck;
she was desperate for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw
to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright
that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could
to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor.
So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors.
So many more to be saved.
At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.  

 

 

I thought I would share this poem today because I just signed up to do volunteer work with a local rescue. I feel the need to help in some way. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes or poems next week. Hope you enjoy this poem!  (Ps. I found this poem at scrapbook.com)

Need Some Thank You Card Ideas For Teachers ~ Back To School Night?

I thought today I'd share the cards I made on Monday. Both my children had a "Back To School" night last week. If you know me (or follow my blog or Facebook page) you know I like to send "Thank You" cards to the teachers for staying late and letting us visit their classroom. I love being able to be a part (even if it isn't for very long) of my children's day. See where they hang out and see what they are learning.

This year my daughter started middle school...which means I now have to make a whole bunch of cards. She has 7 teachers...4 of which are guys. So I made 4 plain cards and 4 a little more decorated. I used retired paper with a school theme because I want to start clearing out some of my retired products. This is a perfect reason to use some of it up. It's a win-win...I get a little more space in my cabinet for new products and I get to say how much I appreciate the job the teachers do. Hopefully they like the cards.

 

Ps. The picture of the cards where I used paper that looks like books...wasn't a very good picture...the card on the right is the true color of the paper. For some reason I couldn't get a good picture.   

Video ~ National Stamping Month: September 2013 ~ You Are My Happy! They Are Adorable!!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "National Stamping Month: September 2013". I thought I would share this video because it shows you the adorable stamp sets you can get with September's special "You Are My Happy". I spoke about this set in the last post but this video really shows you just how cute it is! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!