Today I’m sharing another card idea with this month’s Stamp of the Month–A Chocolate Affair. It came together quite quickly with just a little paper piecing (which for the record, I almost never do–but it really does add a nice “realistic” touch to the sundae!) Supplies used: S1308 A Chocolate Affair Stamp Set X7173B … Read more Sundae Chocolate Affair Card
It’s that time of year again…back to school! Some schools in the area are already back in school. Ours starts next week and, if you can believe it, my kids are excited for it to start! Maybe it’s still a novelty to them! There’s a new stamp set called School Years that is absolutely … Read more School Days Card
I truly love this amazing card I created for our Summer Celebration a few weeks ago. For one thing–the stamp set I used–called Love This (really!) is so BEAUTIFUL. I love the font the sentiments are written in–so pretty. But I also love how I was able to use a cut from the *NEW* … Read more Love This Amazing Card
I always fall in love with Close To My Heart’s Autumn/Winter Idea Books. I absolutely love the rich, warm hues of autumn colors. So it wasn’t surprising that one of the first paper packs I was drawn to was the Huntington Collection. I created this beautiful Happy Autumn pocket card as one of this … Read more Happy Autumn Pocket Card
This darling set called Wintry Wishes, which is a C-size stamp set with 7 images. Have an ‘ice day!
If you know me and my crafting habits, you know two things…1.) I almost always add sponging to my projects and 2.) my favorite CTMH color is Cocoa. It’s true. It always seems to find a way into my projects…it looks so good with any color! It’s great with Cranberry! It’s great with … Read more Cocoa – My Goto Color!
This is one of the cards that my Stamp Club will make this month. It uses CTMH’s July Stamp of the Month–Sweet Life along with a few fun techniques and the Cricut Artiste cartridge (LOVE this cartridge!) Other supplies used are: Kraft, Cranberry & Colonial White Cardstock Cocoa, Cranberry & Champagne inks Watercolor Pencils Bitty … Read more July Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life
One of the fun parts of attending CTMH’s Annual Convention is participating in the card swaps. It’s a great chance to be inspired by different styles, learn new techniques and be reminded of some classic tricks you may not have used in awhile. The latter is the case with the card above. It’s a … Read more Monochromatic Magic
Wishing you a fabulous 4th of July! CTMH’s Military Promotional Stamp Set–Home of the Brave–is perfect for a card for this occasion (or for creating a layout with the photos from today’s BBQ’s!) Add in some fun Glitz Glitter Gel for the fireworks and a little color to the Color-Ready Seam Binding and you’re … Read more Happy 4th of July with Home of the Brave
Close To My Heart’s July Stamp of the Month—Sweet Life, includes 9 images for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order. As always, this set is only available during the month of July. Let’s look at the beautiful projects you can make with this limited-time stamp set… a beautiful clear pillow box perfect for gift-giving. … Read more Sweet Life Stamp of the Month
This month, one of the gal’s in my Stamp Club sent me a card she found on Pinterest and asked if we could do something like it. I looked at the design and felt this month’s Stamp of the Month—A Flowering Bunch, would be perfect for it. It’s a tri-fold design with a double … Read more A Flowering Bunch Window Card
New month, new Stamp of the Month! Isn’t the A Flowering Bunch Stamp set beautiful?! Want to make these fabulous projects with it? Click HERE for the supply lists and helpful hints on creating these projects.
It’s the end of the school year. And you know what that means? Teacher gifts and thank you cards! Here is one I made up for one of our Kinder teachers for all the families to sign. Still in the process of making the gifts. But I’ll be sure to share pictures when they’re … Read more A Teacher Thank You Card
Have you been enjoying the *NEW* colors and patterns in Close To My Heart’s Dream Pop Collection for National Scrapbooking Month? I know I have! Here’s another card I made up using a retired stamp set called Simple Stitches. Love this stamp set!! The faux stitching and the “pop” from the embossed look of … Read more Sew Happy with Dream Pop Papers!
This fun pinwheel card was created with this month’s Stamp of the Month called Pinwheel. It’s a set of 10 images and is perfect for every day celebrations, birthdays and simple summer fun! And best of all, it coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Collection so you can have perfect cuts with perfect stamping–simple “wowie” … Read more Let’s Celebrate Pinwheels Card