Thursday Tip–Studio J

Have you tried Studio J yet?  Did you know that in addition to being a FREE program without any downloads to ever worry about, it can be a very powerful how-to program for your traditional scrapbooking? That’s right.  If you’ve ever been reluctant to use some of your coveted papers because of the possibility that you’d … Read more Thursday Tip–Studio J

Scrapbook Expo–A Layout Make-n-Take

Earlier this week I showed you my Pinwheel Card Make-n-Take project I created for the upcoming Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo.  Well, for all you die-hard scrappers, here is the layout I’ll also be offering.  It also contains one of these fun faux pinwheels.  And our *NEW* Mayberry Papers.  Did I already say I love these papers?? … Read more Scrapbook Expo–A Layout Make-n-Take

Sour Cream Container Video

Last weekend I shared this Sour Cream Container with you HERE.  Well, I’ve had some requests on how to make it so I made it this week’s video tutorial (and you’re going to love how simple it is!) So what other projects would you like to learn?  Maybe some techniques?  Let me know by leaving … Read more Sour Cream Container Video

Why I Love Close To My Heart

It’s Valentine’s Day…a day of love.  What better day to reflect on why I {heart} Close To My Heart and being an Independent Consultant! Initially, like most, I fell in love with the products!  It was like heaven knowing that my cardstock would match my inkpads, which would match my embellishments, which would match my … Read more Why I Love Close To My Heart

Friendship Sour Cream Container

An oldie, but definitely a goodie!  Add in this month’s Stamp of the Month “Friendship” and you have the perfect little gift that is so simple to make for that special friend (whether for Valentine’s Day or just because!) If you haven’t yet finished up your valentines, consider making up some sour cream containers filled … Read more Friendship Sour Cream Container

Thursday Tip–Stitched Ribbon

Want to coordinate your ribbon with your project but don’t have the right ribbon on hand?  Here’s an easy trick!  Using one of the needles included with our piercing tool kit along with some of our embroidery floss, create stitched ribbon all your own! And here is the card I made with it… Give it … Read more Thursday Tip–Stitched Ribbon

A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To

Do you consider yourself a bargain shopper?  You know how you can get super deals right after Christmas?  Well, you might just want to stock up on some mini candy canes after you see this darling idea! Behold the Candy Cane Valentine’s Lollipop! Cute, right?  Well, here is how you can make your own. STEP … Read more A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To

A Perfect Valentine

Using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Friendship, you can make a stunning Valentine’s Card for your special sweetheart.  Add a touch of dry embossing with sanding to a few layers and you’ve got the makings of a card that will elicit exclamations of ‘wow!’ Supplies used: Friendship Stamp Set Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Pack Black … Read more A Perfect Valentine