This is NOT Your Ordinary Box!
Here’s a bunch of “Thank You” items. Let’s start with a Thanks Box. Looks ordinary (but darling!), right? Spectacular, huh!? And now, check out these stunning cards that are inside…
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Operation Smile
If you’ve purchased a stamp set from CTMH in the past 4 years, you’ve helped change the life of a child; perhaps without even knowing it. We have partnered with an amazing organization, Operation Smile, and donate a portion of each stamp set proceeds to this organization. Did you know it only costs around $240 and about … Read more Operation Smile
Memories
We made this fabulous project at a class that I taught, at the Santa Clara Scrapbook Expo. It’s a mini album that we are making from scratch using our very popular Flip Flap Memory Protectors. You can to add up to 14 photos in this charming album made using our *NEW* Passages Paper.
Cherish the Moment
Tonight we made this fun (and easy!) gift box using this month’s Stamp of the Month “Cherish the Moment” at Stamp Club. York Pieces (taste like Peppermint Patties but in an M&M style tasty treat!) were the perfect compliment to the *NEW* Splendor Paper we used.
Cherry-O Fun
On Monday at Stamp Club, Chris taught us how to make fun shadow boxes using her Accucut Die Machine. Here is just one of the boxes I made using our *NEW* Cherry-O Papers. And here it is all opened up. I have to admit, I wouldn’t have considered myself a cherry-lovin’ paper person until these papers. … Read more Cherry-O Fun
An Easter Recap
Yeah, I know…I’m a little late here. Such is the story of my life! lol I truly meant to post these pictures from last month’s “Easter Bunny Workshop” a whole lot sooner. But then came my big adventure taking my 3-year-olds cross-country (by plane thankfully!) to visit grandma and grandpa. Let’s just say little was accomplished during this … Read more An Easter Recap
A Fun New Challenge Blog
If you {heart} Close To My Heart and you haven’t checked out this new CTMH challenge blog Heart 2 Heart Challenges…you best stop on over! This week they are doing a 1/2/3 challenge. 1 stamped image 2 different patterned papers 3 embellishments Here’s something I did with my Stamp Club last week and luckily it … Read more A Fun New Challenge Blog
Smooth Sailing
Check out this fantastically cool pop-up card that Deanna designed at our February Team Meeting/Celebration this past weekend… This card almost makes you feel like you are in that relaxed, carefree vacation-mode; sailing on the clear blue sea, with the sun wrapping you in it’s warmth. Are you envisioning your favorite drink in hand??!??! The colors and the mosaic … Read more Smooth Sailing
Party Time!
Okay, so it’s really NOT party time right now….but how cute are these party favors?!?! Adorable, right? These cuties were this week’s challenge over at Project Tuesday. These will be just one of the adorable projects we’ll be creating at my Easter Bunny Workshop on Saturday, March 6th. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet…what are you … Read more Party Time!
A Wonderful Surprise!
Last night, I received this beautiful handmade heart wreath from my friend Madeline. She knows how much I {LOVE} hearts so this totally made my day! If you’d like one of your very own, you can find her directions here. Knowing how I love things all sparkly with glitter, she told me she left … Read more A Wonderful Surprise!
When Creativity Goes Bad…
While some projects may be cute, be forewarned that they can be fatal (okay, perhaps not fatal, but maybe a little yucky!). See these cute little colorful hearts? Innocent looking aren’t they? Well, unbeknownst to me, they can be mistaken for yummy candy when in fact they are recycled crayons molded into cute heart shapes. Yep, … Read more When Creativity Goes Bad…
Love is in the Air…
We’re approaching that special time of year…the time people either really LOVE or really HATE. I’m talking about Valentine’s Day and I personally really love it. I think because I’m such a HUGE fan of anything with hearts! 🙂 This week over at Project Tuesday, they challenged us to create a CD Case. Here is … Read more Love is in the Air…
Pizza Anyone?
Last night I decided to participate in Project Tuesday’s weekly challenge again…this week it’s a Mini Pizza Box. Once again…cute, simple and fast! Couldn’t resist using our fabulously versatile new Felicity Collection I love how the papers in this collection have both a feminine feel as well as a masculine one. Add in some coordinating textured cardstock, … Read more Pizza Anyone?
Triangle Treats
Finally, after weeks of intending on posting instructions for these fun treat holders, I’m getting around to it. Just in time for Valentine surprises! 🙂 Supplies needed: Cardstock (CS) Scoring tool Stamps (if desired) Ribbon and embellishments Hole punch STEP 1: CUT & SCORE Cut CS to 5″ x 10″ (hint: triangle treat containers can … Read more Triangle Treats
Time to Play!
Found time to play along with Project Tuesday this week. Love, love, love the project for this week. So super simple and so stinkin’ cute too! Here’s my quick “One Sheet Box”: I will definitely be making a lot more of these cuties! I encourage you to try one out too! Products used: Cocoa … Read more Time to Play!