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Sweet Surprises Card Kit

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The *NEW* My Originals Sweet Surprises Card Kit (featured on page 123 of the Spring/Summer Idea Book) has been so wildly popular.  And it’s no wonder…they are stinkin’ cute cards!! If you’re looking for a quick way to put together several fun and easy cards that will stand out in a crowd, check out the … Read more Sweet Surprises Card Kit

Sharing CTMH Inspiration

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It’s no secret that I love Close To My Heart products.  But you know what else I love?  I love it when people share their creations with me!  First of all, it shows they are using the products they are purchasing  (and not just collecting them–you know it happens!!)  Secondly, it provides such great inspiration … Read more Sharing CTMH Inspiration

A Few Thoughtful Tidings

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We’re quickly approaching the end of February, which means it’s almost time to say good-bye to another Stamp of the Month—Thoughtful Tidings.  So I thought I’d share a couple more card ideas using this stamp set. It’s a great set because it has several images that coordinates with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. I made … Read more A Few Thoughtful Tidings

Spring Beauty

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Here in Northern California we have been spoiled with some exceptionally nice weather this week.  Today was so gorgeous that I was inspired to create something.  My inspiration actually came from a sugar cookie my son received this past Valentine’s Day. I used CTMH‘s Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to create 2 hearts cut at 3-3/4″. … Read more Spring Beauty

DIY Valentine’s Ideas

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This weekend has been all about getting the kids Valentine’s ready for their class party.  Valentine’s Day is such a great opportunity for some do-it-yourself projects.  It’s so much more meaningful and full of love when you can make something yourself–which is what Valentine’s Day is all about, right? This year I brought back a … Read more DIY Valentine’s Ideas

Celebrating Cricut Art Philosophy

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The more I use CTMH’s Cricut Art Philosophy Collection…the more I LOVE it!  I made this card by cutting out the cupcake image in both our Kraft Cardstock and our now retired Mayberry papers.  Then I used the Art Philosophy Celebration Stamp Set included in the Cricut Collection to stamp both cupcakes and did a … Read more Celebrating Cricut Art Philosophy

Send a Card to a Friend Day

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While it’s not an official holiday,“Send a Card to a Friend” Day is on the calendar.  And it’s a fun idea so why not celebrate it, right? Here’s a card I created with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Thoughtful Tidings (which coordinates beautifully with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!).  I also used a bunch of other  *NEW* products… … Read more Send a Card to a Friend Day

Happy Birthday Sneak Peek!

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I’ve been making so many new projects with all the fabulous *NEW* CTMH Spring/Summer products and I’m just dying to start sharing it all with you!  Since it’s less than a week now until it’s debut, I guess it’d be okay to share a little sneak peek, right? Here is a birthday card I created … Read more Happy Birthday Sneak Peek!

In Love with Snowflakes and Art Philosophy

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I received this gorgeous snowflake card (made from our Art Philosophy cartridge) from my friend Chris last weekend.   I couldn’t resist sharing it with everyone…it’s simply beautiful, right? What I especially love is that for months she has commented on how much she likes the card shown in CTMH’s Autumn/Winter Idea Book on page … Read more In Love with Snowflakes and Art Philosophy

Rock the Block Double Dutch Fold Card

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I used our *NEW* Rock the Block Stamp set along with our Believe papers to create this Double Dutch Fold Card. The Double Dutch Fold Card is a fun twist on a traditional card with it’s three flap opening coming from two separate angles as seen in my photo below. This is one of the projects … Read more Rock the Block Double Dutch Fold Card

Little Reminder

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Happy 2012!  It’s the start of another year…what are your resolutions for 2012? Did you make any yet?  Well, January’s Stamp of the Month–Little Reminder–is simply perfect for creating a resolutions journal or for just celebrating the new year. While the set works perfectly for this time of year, it’s also general enough that it … Read more Little Reminder