I’ve made these fun triangle treat containers many a time in the past, but they are always a hit no matter what. This year for my monthly Stamp Club, I decided to alter it a bit and make it into a Santa Hat…cute, right?! If you’ve never made one of these before, I have a … Read more A Santa Hat Treat Holder
This month’s Stamp of the Month—Year-Round Cheer–is the perfect addition to any stamper’s tool chest! It’s perfect for calendars, scrapbook page accents and even cards! Here’s a fun snowman card I created using it: Not only is the stamp image I used fun, but I love the look of using CTMH’s *NEW* Treat Cups as the snowman’s … Read more Year-Round Cheer Snowman Card
It’s time to start planning and creating your holiday cards (if you haven’t already!) I thought I’d share some great holiday card ideas over the next couple of weeks. Here’s a very pretty holiday card made by Kandi G. Love all the sparkle she incorporated in the card with the Bitty Sparkles and the Boutique … Read more Swap: Merry & Bright Holiday Card
Last week I shared my Christmas Countdown using the *NEW* Advent Calendar WOTG Kit, but why not use the same concept and create one for Thanksgiving? This festive thankful countdown uses the My Creations Cubby to celebrate Thanksgiving. Fill the Cricut cut boxes (from the Artiste Collection) with reminders of things you are thankful for, and share … Read more Thankful Countdown
Have you seen CTMH’s *NEW* Advent Calendar Kit? I just finished mine up and thought I could provide you some helpful tips for completing yours! First, here are some pictures of mine… Some great tools to have on hand for this project are… Liquid Glass (ensures strong bond) Finishing Files (great for smoothing the chipboard … Read more Holiday Advent Calendar
Thanksgiving is almost here (can you believe it!?!) So one of the projects I designed for my Stamp Club this month was a thankful candle…perfect for personalizing as a place card for Thanksgiving dinner with each guest’s name on it! Supplies: flameless tealight (great use of your 40% off coupon at Michael’s/Joann’s/Hobby Lobby!) 1-3/4″ scallop circle … Read more Thankful Candle
A beautiful fall card made by Melanie M. Supplies used: C1504 Fall Harvest Stamp Set C1463 Harvest Happiness Stamp Set X7161B Moonlight Paper Collection Z891 Versamark Stamp Pad Z2173 Slate Stamp Pad Z2123 Goldrush Stamp Pad Z2147 Smokey Plum Stamp Pad Z280 Natural Hemp Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
Now that Halloween has come and gone, we’ve truly transitioned into the “hustle and bustle” season. Thoughts of holiday cards, gifts, baking and so much more is filling our minds. One product that I love using and definitely becomes a favorite at the holidays is CTMH’s Glitz Glitter Gels. It adds sparkle, texture, depth … Read more My Favorite Holiday Product
Create festive ornaments to adorn your abode this holiday season. It’s a snap with Close To My Heart’s Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, Dimensional Elements ornaments, and *NEW* Ornamental Cheer stamp set!
Supplies used: G1040 Workshops on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z891 Versamark Ink Pad Z670 Black Embossing Powder Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel Z1335 Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon Wishing you a “spooktacular” Halloween!
I love it when two things come together beautifully. This is the case with the project I’m sharing today. I’m a big fan of Target. And they probably are a big fan of me and all the money I spend with them!! I love going through their Dollar Spot section each time I go. Recently, … Read more Artiste Owl Key Holder
Earlier this month I showed you how you could make a darling Pumpkin with our *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge along with our *NEW* My Creations Block. Here is another idea (also perfect for Halloween!)…Frankenstein! The face is a quick cut on the Artiste cartridge and for his hair…I used the Spring grass on the cartridge! … Read more Frankenstein with Cricut Artiste
Making fun 3-D projects truly is a piece of cake with CTMH’s *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge! At last weekend’s Holiday Extravaganza, we had a whole cake made up of these darling & tasty (inside there were yummy homemade truffles!) cake slices. If you were lucky enough to attend and get a slice…congrats! If not, there’s … Read more Piece of Cake with Cricut Artiste
Here’s a sparkly Christmas card made using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Very Merry Christmas! This is one of the projects my Stamp Club is making this month. It uses 2 of our *NEW* ribbons–the Slate Satin Polka-Dot and the Silver Shimmer Trim (LOVE this stuff with it’s adhesive backing!!)
Thinking of making handmade Halloween cards this year? How about something quick & easy as well as stinkin’ cute!? It’s as easy as cutting out a jack-o-lantern face from CTMH‘s *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge! I just took a piece of textured Autumn Terracotta CS (now retired), sanded it a bit to expose that texture and … Read more Simple Pumpkins with CTMH’s Cricut Artiste