Share A Smile Fundraiser For Operation Smile! CTMH Rocks!

I thought today I'd share the "Stamp Of The Month" and the special for the month of October. The SOTM is called "Christmas Tunes". It is great for holiday projects. Who likes to make holiday cards and gifts? If you said "ME" ...then this stamp set is for you! 

Here is some artwork using the stamp set to give you a few ideas!

Also, check out October's special this month with Close To My Heart...available on my website now, until the end of the month. 

With this kit you will make 32 cards. The kit includes Thin Cuts — Punny Pals, Share a Smile Card Bases & Envelopes, and 10 paper sheets. 

The stamp set is sold separately...but during the month of October CTMH will donate $7.00 for each Punny Pals stamp set sold. How many smiles can we make happen? Operation Smile is awesome and I'm so glad CTMH partnered with them!

Video ~ Scrapbooking with Close To My Heart: White Pines Collection ~ If You Still Need To Make Holiday Cards Or Scrapbooks...You'll Want To Check Out This Holiday Paper!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Scrapbooking with Close To My Heart: White Pines Collection". I thought I would share this video because they show us what the White Pines paper pack, and the items that go with this paper, look like up close. This collection is awesome to use for holiday cards and to get your holiday photos into an album. They also show us a fun and easy technique. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Need Some Ideas For Holiday Cards and Scrapbook Layouts? Check These Out!

I thought today I'd share a few more ideas using the paper pack "White Pines". 

Need A Few Christmas Card Ideas?

I thought I'd share a few cute card ideas from CTMH's Art Department. Which one is your favorite?

Video ~ Cricut® Artfully Sent ~ With The Holidays Coming This Cartridge Will Make Making Cards And Tags Super Easy (and Fun)!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Cricut® Artfully Sent". I thought I would share this video because it's card and tag making time! If you make cards or tags for the holidays you'll want to get this cartridge! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Mid Month Reminder ~ October's SOTM "Home for the Holidays" (S1410A) ~ Gotta Get Ready For Holiday Cards, Tags, and Gifts!

I wanted to remind everyone that we are at the middle of the month (ok we are a little past the middle...time's going so fast!) but I want to remind you...in case you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month ("Home for the Holidays" ~ S1410A). This set is only available during the month of October! If you are planning to make cards, tags, or gifts for the holidays...you'll want this stamp set! 

SOTM For October 2014 ~ Home For The Holidays ~ S1410A ~ Great Stamp Set For Holiday Projects!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for October. The set is called "Home For The Holidays" (S1410A). It's a great stamp set if you are planning holiday cards, scrapbook layouts, gifts, or even tags. Check out the photos for some fun ideas. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of October...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies! 

 

CTMH's October Special ~ Ribbon Revelry ~ With The Holidays Coming Soon These Ribbons Will Finish Off Projects So Nicely!

Close To My Heart is having a special during the month of October. It's called "Ribbon Revelry!". With each qualifying purchase of $50 you are eligible to receive—as a special bonus—one of two chevron ribbons FREE! It will be a surprise which color you'll get...when your order shows up! I hate surprises usually...but, since I like both colors I can't wait for October to start! And, you'll also be able to get the Stamp Of The Month for just $5...so a double fun deal!   

Great Winter Time Cards!

I thought I'd share a few more ideas today on what you can make using the "Frosted" Paper Pack (X7175B). The two stamp sets used are "Christmas Village" (D1554) and "Classy Doily" (B1424). What I love about these cards are that they don't have to be used as Christmas cards if you didn't want them for that...they are just great winter time cards.

Looking To Make Homemade Holiday Cards?

I thought I would share with you today the Frosted Cardmaking WOTG kit (G1063). Most of the Workshop On The Go kits are for scrapbooking but this kit is for making cards. With this kit you have enough products to make 15 cards. There are 3 designs (with instructions)...also included is a special D-size stamp set, 2 Frosted papers, 5 cardstock sheets of paper, Champagne, Colonial White, & Silver Baker's Twine, Silver Glitter Gems, and 15 cards & envelopes. This kit is great if you like to send homemade holiday cards. So, if you're looking for an easy to put together card kit...you've just found it...but order it today so you'll have time to get them made!

Check Out These Cute Christmas Cards!

I thought I'd share two cute cards that the CTMH art department made using the paper pack "Sparkle & Shine" (X7176B) found in the special mini catalog (it's only while supplies last). They also used the stamp set "Santa Claus" (C1567)...and the red shimmer trim (Z1848) to give it a little bling! Both the paper pack and stamp set can be earned for FREE since they are both red star items (available until 12/31/13). For each $100.00 order from the mini catalog and/or the current catalog...you earn a free red star item! I already earned the stamp set and I'm putting another order in the next few days to earn another item free (just love that word)! So get your order in...you still have time to make these cute cards! 

Holiday Card Workshop ~ Don't Need To Be Local!

I thought today I'd share the cards I made. They are the sample cards for a workshop I am planning next month. If you are in San Diego and want to sign up for the workshop...we are going to make 6 cards. The cost of the workshop is $15.00. Contact me for the dates I have open.

 

If you are not local and want to make them I can ship them to you pre-cut / pre-stamped for $20.00. Or, if you think you would like to make more than 6 cards (or like to stamp them yourself) I can give you a list of the products I used...you can order them from my website and I'll send you an email with the cutting sizes for the cards (no charge with order from my site). I think the cards came out adorable!

  

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!

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!

Like To Send Family Photos With Your Holiday Cards? Check Out This Adorable Polar Pals Card Kit!

I thought I'd share an adorable card kit today. If you like to send holiday cards that hold a family photo or gift card...then you'll want to check out this super cute kit. It's called "My Originals Polar Pals Card Kit" (X8627). It's super easy to put together...even comes with springs to make the card "pop"! It has 4 designs and makes a total of 12 cards. Buy the kit now and it will be one less thing to worry about when the holidays are here. 

Want An Easy And Fast Way To Make Holiday Cards?

I thought today I would share a cardmaking kit for the holidays. If you like to make cards to send out...you're going to love this "Workshop On The Go" kit (G1043). The kit uses the "Pear & Partridge" paper and cardstock. It also comes with a special stamp set (can only get with this kit), 15 card bases and envelopes, glitter gems, ribbon, and an instructional brochure. Just about everything you'll need to make 15 homemade cards. Easy and fast!

SOTM For October ~ Very Merry Christmas ~ Get Ready To Make Your Holiday Cards And Tags!

Today I wanted to share this months SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for October. The set is called "Very Merry Christmas" (S1210A). This set is going to be great for all your Christmas cards, tags, and even gifts. I love the mitten stamp..it's just so cute! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of October...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies to go with the SOTM and have some fun!

Video ~ New WOTG Card Kits ~ Are You Looking For Some Easy Card Kits To Put Together?

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: New WOTG Card Kits". They show you the two new WOTG kits... that are just for card makers! What a great idea! The Workshop On The Go kits usually just focus on scrapbooking and not so much for card making...so now these kits are perfect! So, now if you're a card maker...you can buy these kits, and if you're scrapbooker you can get the other kits (or buy both and do all the projects!) CTMH is just amazing! I love how they take care of everyone! You can be a scrapbooker, a card maker, and/or a paper craft person...Close To My Heart covers it all! So, take a few minutes and check out the video. Then go to my website to order the products you'll need!

Look At These Beautiful Holiday Cards!

I thought today I would share some cards I made at a holiday workshop I went to...the weekend after Thanksgiving. My upline Dawn put the workshop together. It was a lot of fun...and I was able to get a few little holiday gifts done. I also just hung out some and didn't finish some of the stuff so I will be working on them. I'll post them as I finish them. So, for today I have 2 cards to share with you. We used the stamp set "Holiday Wishes" that was the special in November. I love this set...so pretty! We also used the paper from "Elemental" paper pack. The cards were really easy to put together and came out really cute. Now I just have to figure out who to give them to!    

Tutorial ~ Crazy For Cards ~ Get Ready For The Holidays!

I thought I would re-post this from last year. It's too good of a video...so, incase you missed it...go check it out. Art & Soul has a ton of FABULOUS videos you can watch, but thought you would really like to check this one out: Crazy For Cards. Check it out and then go over to my website to buy some paper and stamps. This video will show you how easy it is to make a bunch of cards...and then you'll be ready for the holidays!