Kristina Baldwin, Author at SunnyDay Memories

Cricut Artistry Halloween Card

August 19, 2015August 17, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Today’s card is one that goes together so quick and easy. There’s NO stamping–it’s beauty comes from cuts from the wonderful *NEW* Cricut Artistry Collection.

I started out using the Scaredy Cat Paper Packet (note: this paper retires at the end of the month!) I made one alteration to the color scheme though–instead of using Thistle, I used Smokey Plum. What can I say? I like the deeper, more muted purple color! Another note: the Smokey Plum color is also set to retire at the end of the month! Get ’em while you can–we’re talking cardstock, ink pads and re-inkers!

Get Organized with CTMH’s August Special

August 12, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Do you love a great deal? And how about a sneak peek? Well, you are going to love this month’s CTMH Special! This month, CTMH is doing a sneak peek of select products from the upcoming 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations which will be released on September 1st. As part of this sneak peek, they are offering a spectacular deal–and I mean spectacular. With the first part of the special you can get your hands on the *NEW* Marker Roll-up for just $17.95 and you then receive a D-size stamp set called Balloon Wishes which has a retail value of $17.95 and coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Collection absolutely FREE. Pretty amazing, right?

CTMH Cricut Artistry–It’s Here!

August 12, 2015August 3, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

It’s here! Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Cricut Collection–Cricut Artistry. And guess what? You can purchase the collection in it’s traditional format with a cartridge and booklet OR you can choose the Cricut Artistry Digital Download option. Both options contain:

700 images
3 coordinating stamp sets
a pack of 20 sheets of cardstock (2 sheets each of 10 different colors!)

Why You Should Scrapbook & Papercraft

August 8, 2015July 29, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Stamp of the Month Life Is Wonderful Card

In under 3 minutes, you will feel your heart fill with happiness and joy. This video created by Close To My Heart is so powerful. It speaks from the heart about why it’s important to scrapbook and papercraft to celebrate moments in our life–from the every day ones to the special ones like an anniversary.

I’ve watched it several times and still am touched. I’m proud to be a part of the CTMH family! It’s a wonderful thing to capture and preserve memories that matter most to us!

Enjoy and share with your friends!

Operation Smile & CTMH – Make Someone Smile

August 7, 2015July 28, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

2014 CTMH Operation Smile Base & Bling Necklace

Close To My Heart has been supporting Operation Smile since 2004. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of a stamp set has gone to this wonderful charity. Plus, customers can always round up their order totals and donate the change to Operation Smile–such a simple way to help out. Consultants got in on the action and began having Silent Auctions at our local events and even at the Annual Conventions to support this cause.

Last year, the support expanded to an exclusive Base & Bling necklace created by CTMH only for Convention attendees with a minimum donation amount (pictured above.) It was so well received, that they did it again this year!

Also, last year was the first year for a 5K run–just like the necklaces, it was a hit so they did it again this year. Would you believe that we raised over $40,000 for Operation Smile during Convention this year between the necklaces, the auction and the 5K run?!? Amazing, right?

Upcycled Graze Box Card

August 7, 2015July 22, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Have you heard of Graze? They are a company that do nutritious and yummy snacks by mail. Well, most times their boxes arrive and look the same. Essentially a kraft colored box with a decorative interior. But every once in a while the box arrives in my mailbox and it’s super cute inside and out. … Read more Upcycled Graze Box Card

Retiring Close To My Heart Colors

August 7, 2015July 20, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Close To My Heart is going to be introducing their *NEW* 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations Book on September 1st. And while I don’t want to ruin any of the product surprises, I do want to give you heads up that there is going to be a big changeover of colors in the Enchantment palette. If … Read more Retiring Close To My Heart Colors

Amazing Cricut Artiste Card

August 7, 2015July 16, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Today’s card is another project that my Stamp Club created this month. The design is perfect for using up scraps. Plus, it showcases Shimmer Trim and our Paper Fundamentals beautifully!

Our Paper Fundamentals are beautiful–and often overlooked–double-sided cardstock that have the same design on both sides. One side features a glossy resist pattern while the other side is matte/traditional cardstock created with the same pattern in the selected color with white.

Upcycled Toilet Paper Roll Project

August 7, 2015July 10, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

As promised earlier this week, here is an upcycled project I created using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Life Is Wonderful. It’s a little treat container! I reinforced the base using a cut out circle and some Liquid Glass. Fill it with whatever treat you’d like and then wrap it in some tissue paper (a perfect square works nicely!) Tie the top closed–I used some Glacier Extra Thick Twine. I unraveled the twine to make it a little more substantial–a fun and easy technique.

Now comes the fun part–

CTMH Happy Hexagons Gum Box

August 7, 2015July 8, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Today’s project is a Gum Box Container I created for my teammates attending CTMH’s Convention. It’s part of the little gift I’m giving to each of them. Convention starts tomorrow–it’s so exciting!! Soon all the newest CTMH goodies will be revealed. Today I’ll be CTMH’s Leadership Day. Usually no big surprises are revealed to us, but sometimes we get a small taste of what’s to come. Like last year, we got a chance to use the *NEW* ShinHan Alcohol Markers before anyone else (well, 1 day ahead of everyone else!)–so that was our little sneak peek!

How to Make a 4th of July Pinwheel

August 8, 2015July 4, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Happy 4th of July! How about making a fun and festive pinwheel?!? The perfect DIY project for the 4th of July (or an average summer day!)

The key is to always start with a square. I used Close To My Heart’s Exotic Flower Hostess Stamp Set (B1477) since it is a perfect square. To make this project interesting, I decided to use a piece of transparency rather than cardstock. I stamped the image using Black StazOn ink (Z888.) Then I flipped the piece over and colored in the image using ShinHan’s Warm Grey (Z2468), Carmine (Z2448) and Marine Blue (Z2458) Markers.

Crazy for Cards Inspiration

August 8, 2015June 26, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 2 weeks since our Semi-Annual Crazy for Cards Event! Shortly after the event I shared the cards I had designed, so how about we check out the other ones today!?!

These first 3 cards were designed by my teammate, Deb. I love this first card! The colors are so soft and inviting and the fun fold makes for a nice surprise!

Ice Cream Dream

August 8, 2015June 25, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

The Stamp of the Month—Ice Cream Dream–from Close To My Heart is an absolute must-have! This set is so adorable and just perfect for summer–whether making cards, layouts or even 3-D items.

This style of card for holding money or a check was requested by one of my Stamp Club members so I designed it using this month’s Stamp of the Month. How perfect would it be to give this card with some cash in it for someone special to go and grab some ice cream on a hot day?!

My #1 Paper Crafting Time-Saving Tip!

August 8, 2015June 22, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

We are all short on time, right? And for many of us with school out for the summer, we have even less time! Our schedules become tighter than usual. So how can we still create fabulous things with less time? Here’s my great time-saving tip…

Father’s Day Card Ideas

August 8, 2015June 19, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

It’s only a few days until Father’s Day! Have you made your Father’s Day card(s) yet? Here are a couple of ideas to help boost your creativity. Hopefully you find a little inspiration =) This first card was paper weaved (a fairly easy technique, just a little time consuming) that I molded into a nautical … Read more Father’s Day Card Ideas