No Tricks Just Treats Triangle Treat Box

Just Treats Triangle Box Angled

Just Treats Triangle Box

Today’s project is one that we created at my Technique Time Class last month with the September Stamp of the Month–Just Treats.  I love this stamp set.  And even though you can no longer order it, I figured I’d still share this project as it’s a fun one (and many of you probably own the set!)  This project is one I’ve made for years–in different sizes and different styles–always with great results!

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Here’s My Favorite One-Hit Wonder! What’s Yours!?

National One-Hit Wonder Day

National One-Hit Wonder Day

Today, September 25th, is National One-Hit Wonder Day.  How fun, right?  It’s interesting to check out a list of the top 100 (this list is from 2012 so it’s a little dated, but I liked that it just took a quick glance to check out the songs!)  As I looked through the list, there were several I recognized.  One stood out though…

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12 Weeks of Christmas is Coming!

12 Weeks of Christmas

It’s less than 2 weeks until my annual 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign.  It’s my way of thanking my mailing list subscribers each year.  Every week for 12 weeks leading up to Christmas, a different holiday project tutorial is sent to you.  You receive step-by-step tutorials for handmade holiday cards, gifts and wrapping ideas all … Read more 12 Weeks of Christmas is Coming!

Close To My Heart’s 2018 Holiday Expressions

CTMH 2018 Holiday Expressions Catalog

CTMH 2018 Holiday Expressions Catalog

It’s finally here!  Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Holiday Expressions 2018 Catalog is now live.  Just look at how beautiful the cover of the catalog is!  And guess what?  The inside is just as spectacular! 🙂

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Holiday Extravaganza Early Bird Deadline

Holiday Money Holder

Registration for our Annual Holiday Extravaganza is now open.  Now is the time to get in on our Early Bird Registration.  If you register and pay before August 5th, you’ll receive a FREE gift at the event.  Yay! This year we have 3 options to choose from: Join us for the class from 10 am … Read more Holiday Extravaganza Early Bird Deadline

Independence Day Card

Independence Day Card

Happy 4th of July!  Today’s card is a whimsical twist on a traditional Independence Day card.  I received it from Jen LeDuc. Here is a listing of the products she used to create this card: STAMPS: Mini Independence Day Stamp Set (M1205) INKS: Pacifica Stamp Pad (Z2892) PAPERS: Central Park Paper Pack (X7231B) Central Park … Read more Independence Day Card

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

Top Koala-ty Card

Green Krispy Kreme Donut

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  How did you celebrate?  This was the first year that my kids didn’t make any leprechaun traps–so no shenanigans occurred in our home.  I’m not sure if it’s that we had too busy of a week and it got overlooked (on the kids part) or if we’ve finally hit that age where they no longer need it.  Over the years, I’ve posted several ideas–from pranks to treats–on how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with kids.

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Hoppy Easter Card

Hoppy Easter Card

Hoppy Easter Card

If you enjoy sending Easter wishes to friends and family, now is the time to start thinking about making those handmade cards!  Today’s card is a perfect Easter Card–it’s one I received in my swap from Janice Hodgkin.

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My Favorite Valentine’s Day Card Message!

Closeup of From the Heart Card

From the Heart Card

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today I thought I would share this simple design for a card that uses my new favorite sentiment–‘From the Heart.’  Not only is the message endearing, but the font of the sentiment is quite lovely, too!

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